Frequently Asked Questions

Wetwall is an innovative wall panel system for wet applications, such as tub or shower walls, wainscoting, wall cladding, backsplashes, tub skirts and more.

Our revolutionary design material transforms bathrooms quicker and easier for a luxe look that’s less expensive (and stays beautiful longer) than tile.

Our patented panel system consists of a decorative high-performance top sheet, bonded to a solid composite core and a non-decorative high-performance bottom sheet. This makes Wetwall both waterproof and lightweight.

Single wall, corner, and alcove baths/showers. Innovative tongue/groove and postformed panels can extend beyond bath/shower surrounds.

Where do we begin? Tile is heavy and brittle. It’s porous, letting in moisture which leads to mold and mildew. It scratches and scuffs. And, because it requires grout, it’s difficult to clean and even harder to install. Wetwall, on the other hand, is waterproof, resists mold, cleans up easily and can be installed in a snap. And with simple prep, Wetwall can be adhered right over existing tile.

All of our design collections feature marble, stone, wood and abstract prints. Our pro designs offer fully customizable bathroom solutions that are suited for both residential and commercial applications. Our Pro Plus Designs are ideal for jobs requiring minimum ½ truckload orders, roughly 120 standard 3-wall bath & shower surrounds, or over 9,700 sqft. Our Lowe’s and Menards designs only offer kitted solutions for most standard shower and bathtub surrounds.

Pro Design Panel Sizes

Back Walls, Wing Walls and Utility Walls:

Width:  8" (with 96" only) | 32" | 30" | 36" | 48" | 60"

Height: 72" | 96"

Pro Plus Design Panel Sizes

Back Walls, Wing Walls and Utility Walls:

Width:  36" | 48" | 60"

Height:  96"

The Bathtub Surround Kit includes the following panel sizes:

The Shower Surround Kit includes the following panel sizes:

Installing a new Wetwall tub or Shower Surround system takes approximately 2.5 hours from start to finish.

Our patented tongue-and-groove panels fit and lock into existing spaces to quickly go over various substrates — gypsum (sheetrock), greenboard, fiberboard, cement or concrete board, plaster and of course, even tile.

Wetwall cannot be used for floors. However, it can be used on the ceiling in shower and tub surround applications only.

Yes, Wetwall panels are easily cut to finish the look around windows and niches.

Single wall, corner and alcove baths/showers. Innovative tongue/groove and post-formed panels can extend beyond bath/shower surrounds.

Wetwall panels come in Tongue edge, Groove edge, Flat edge and Bullnose edge configurations, which eliminates the need for additional hardware or extruded metal edge treatments.

The nominal thickness of a Wetwall panel is 10.5mm, or approx. 0.41 inches.

Our lightweight patented panels are approx. 1.65 lb/sq.ft. A standard 32" W x 60" L x 72" H 4-panel kit will weigh approximate­ly 105 lbs.

You’ll need a pencil, tape measure, drill, heavy-duty caulking gun, hole saw, level circular saw with a fine tooth blade, square chalk-line, heavy-duty suction cups, router, denatured alcohol and 1/8” wooden shims.

Once the panels are securely in place and set, apply the color-matched sealant to any cuts to keep out water.

Yes, Wetwall sealant is carefully color coordinated to the panels for a seamless look. Plus it’s engineered with patented scratch-&-scuff-resistant ÆON™ Technology to provide a more durable surface that stays beautiful for years. Its built-in Antimicrobial Protection guards the surface from mold and mildew.

Wetwall offers an array of sealants designed to carefully coordinate with the color of your panels for a seamless look. Plus our sealant is Scratch-&-Scuff-Resistant to provide a more durable surface that stays beautiful for years. Its built-in Antimicrobial Protection guards the surface from mold and mildew.

Once all panels are securely in place and set, apply the color matched sealant to all corners, seams between panels and gaps between bottom panels and tub or shower pan.

Yes, Wetwall panels are easily cut to allow for the installation of shower heads, bath spouts, handles and grab bars. And it’s simple to complete the look with a niche or corner shelf.

There are two ways to purchase Wetwall: Shop online at Lowe’s and Menards for our all-in-one kits. Or you can find our pro design panels at select kitchen and bath showrooms or through our preferred contractors. 

Order online and Wetwall can be in your hands in just 7 days.

You can order extra sealant and adhesive directly at Wetwall.com. For individual panels or other custom solutions, consider our Pro Designs Collection.

To check your order, contact customerservice@wetwall.com. Please include your name, address and purchase order information.