Easter Shutdown

The UK importers of Grosfillex wall panels will be closed from Friday 14th April (Good Friday)until Monday 24th April.

Please order in plenty of time to ensure that this shutdown does not affect your delivery.

Gallery Update

There have been quite a few additions to our Customer Gallery over the last couple of weeks including this superb shower cubicle photo from Mr Lindsay of Dunfermline.



Mr Lindsay has used Decos Mosiac panels in Azure Blue for his bathroom makeover and has done a splendid job! You can see this image and more shots from Mr Lindsay together with many new images on the gallery.

Grosfillex Trims

As well as a raft of deletions from their range there are also some other changes that have been made by Grosfillex.

One that will make packing the panels ready for despatch a bit easier is the decision to change the length of the trims from 2.7m to 2.6m. This is mainly due to the fact that there will now be no 2.7mt panels left in the range - only 2.6m and 4.0m

At present these shorter trims are not available but start to replace the 2.7m trims over the next few weeks and we will alter the site as and when they are available.

Coving Trim added to site

We have now added a two-part coving trim to our web site.



This trim is very useful if you are installing ceiling cladding as, being two-part, the front section can be clipped on after the ceiling has been fitted, making installation much easier.

The trim is 2.7mt long and is available in white only. At the time of this post it is priced at £5.29

We will also be adding another coving trim to the site shortly. This one is made by Decos and is a one part trim making it ideal for use with wall panels (it is quite tricky to fit any one-part trim to ceiling panels)

Alternative Panels

We've had a quick look through our existing range to come up with some alternatives for the panels that Grosfillex have discontinued.

Evol 2000 Blue Marble - Tinto Sky Blue
Evol 3000 Light Blue Marble - Spaceline Blue
Evol 3000 Satin White - Decos Blanc
Evol 3000 Blue Wood - Ligno 10 Blue
Ambiance Natural Wood - Belmont Maple (coming soon)
Mineral Naugeux Beige - Tinto Desert
Mineral Turquoise Marble - Firenze Blue
Topline Beige Textile - Mineral Natural Patchwork

Waterproof Wall Panel Update

We have finally had a full list of Grosfillex recent changes to their range of waterproof wall apnels and there are quite a few products affected.

The panels that have been discontinued are as follows:

Evol 2000 Blue Marble
Evol 3000 Light Blue Marble
Evol 3000 Satin White
Evol 3000 Blue Wood
Ambiance Natural Wood
Topline Beige Textile
Mineral Naugeux Beige
Mineral Turquoise Marble

There is still some stock available at the time of this post but please check with the sales office for the latest situation.


There several new products added to the Grosfillex range and we will be adding these to the site once we have received samples of these panels.

Another panel bites the dust

We have just discovered that Grosfillex have discontinued Evol 3000 Satin White panels. This is a major blow as this was one of their best sellers and an extremely popular choice for those looking for a non-glossy ceiling panel.

We do have an alternative available in the shape of Decos Blanc which has just been added to our web site and is available online.

Outasight At The Ideal Home Show

Outasight are displaying once again at the Ideal Home Show at Earls Court.



Lee Brown, above, will be on hand to answer any queries and demonstrate his invention. You can see the Outasight on the World of Water stand (1J31)

Evol 3000 Blue Marble Panel

We have just been informed that Evol 3000 light Blue Marble is being discontinued by the manufacturer, Grosfillex.

We predicted in an earlier post that there would be more deletions from their list. It is really annoying that they don't give a list of all of the colours they have targetted for deletion - instead they let the UK importer know one-by-one as and when they order more stock.

We have asked them to try to obtain an exhuastive list of panels that are due to be deleted but as yet the manufacturers have not been forthcoming. Obviously if they do let us know we will post a notice here with the details.

Blanc Panel

We have added a new panel to our range - the Blanc panel from Decos.

This panel is ideal for use on walls and is perfect for use on ceilings.




The panel size is 375mm wide 8mm thick and 2.6m long. They are available in packs of 4 at £57.96 per pack plus carriage.

Magic Grey Wall Panelling

Magic Grey by Decos has been discontinued by the panelling manufacturers.



There is some limited stock still available.

Magic White and Magic Black will continue to be made - it is just Magic Grey that is being discontinued. As noted previously Magic panels are curently on special offer this month.

March Special Offers

We have some excellent special offers for our customers in March.



Decos Spaceline wall panels are on offer at £7.49 per panel. Also from Decos, the Magic range is also on offer with prices at £9.99 per panel insstead of the list price of £13.39

We are also running a promotion on Beige Tile Marble panels by Grosfillex. Usually £19.49 these are now available at £16.49 . Beige Tile Marble panels are ideal if you want the look of ceramic wall tiles in your bathroom without the hassle of of hard-to-clean grout. See our special offer page for more details.

Satin White Panels

The UK importers of Grosfillex bathroom wall panels have just informed us that they are running very low on Satin White panels.

There is still some stock available but it will be two weeks before the new stock arrives from France.

In the meantime we will be adding a new satin finish panel from decos suitable for walls and ceilings.

Turquoise Marble Panels

We have just had notification from the UK importers of Grosfilex products that Mineral Turquoise Marble and Ambiance Natural Wood are being discontinued.


There is some stock of Natural Wood available but this is strictly limited and once it's gone that's it - so buy with caution.

Grosfillex do have a "cull" of their range from time to time so we will let you know as soon as we can of any further deletions (or additions).

Outasight Customer Gallery

We are in the process of adding a customers' gallery to the Outasight section of our web site.




We have uploaded the first batch of images, sent in by customers who have fitted one of the concealed shower curtain systems, and we will be adding more in the near future.

Go to the Outasight Gallery to see the current images.

Sealing wall panels to a bath or shower tray

We get asked quite regularly if there is a trim available to seal the panels to the top of a bath or shower tray.

There are some trims available on the market for use with baths/showers and wall panelling but they are quite bulky and rely totally on silicone sealant to form the seal - you will get a much neater finish by just using a good quality silicone sealant instead (we recommend Dow Corning).

Seal the bath or shower tray to the existing wall and smear the silicone up the wall slightly to form a "skirt" of silicone. Fit the panels over this and then run a neat bead of silicone where the panels meet the bath/shower. Should this front seal ever fail the seal behind the panels will prevent any leaks.

The bigget cause of seals failing and causing leaks or water damage is movement - either through poor installation or expansion and contraction. You must always ensure that fixtures such as baths and shower trays or rock solid as any movement in these items can cause silicone seals to fail (or cause grout to crumble if you are using tiles)

Wall Panelling Brochures

As well as providing samples of our bathroom cladding, and our picture gallery CD we now have brochures available for potential customers.



The brochure has some large glossy images of the panels in room settings and can be ordered via the web site.

Back in Stock

The delivery date for Beige Gloss Marble wall panelling has been confimed for Friday 20th January 06.

Deliveries should be despatched the same day depending on the time the shipment lands at the warehouse.

Beige Gloss Marble

There is no Evol 3000 Beige Gloss Marble wall panelling in stock at present.



The importers are waiting for the arival of a delivery from the panelling manufactuers in France - as soon as we get a confirmed delivery date we will post it up.

Shower Walls

Showers can be a problem area for many householders. Although it will look pristine when new a shower cubicle or over bath shower area can start to deteriorate and look shabby after a few years of use. The grout used between ceramic tiles can start to discolour, black spots start to appear in the silicone sealant and damp patches may appear around the outside of the glass enclosure.

What are the causes of these problems?

Grout is one of the main culprits. Although the ceramic tiles are totally waterproof the same cannot be said for all types of grout – especially if it is not correctly applied. One small gap or pinhole can be enough to start letting in moisture, and once this occurs mould can take hold and start to spread behind the tiles. The degree to which it spreads will depend on the level of moisture present.

Grout can also be a problem if the shower wall has been built out of plywood. Plywood expands at a different rate to the tiles and this can lead to the grout cracking and letting in moisture.
If grout is used as a sealant between the bottom of the tiles and the top surface of the rim of the shower tray or bath, this can also cause problems. Acrylic baths or shower trays flex very slightly during use whereas grout will not tolerate any movement, and so cracks instantly. Wooden joists and floorboards will also move slightly under load or due to expansion, which again can lead to grout cracking.

Silicone sealant should remain mould free in a well-ventilated shower area. If black spots start to grow in the seal it indicates the presence of moisture – usually trapped moisture behind the seal. This could mean that the silicone seal has lost adhesion to one or more surfaces due to high levels of movement or poor preparation prior to its application. It could also be a symptom of grout failure further up the wall, rather than any problem with the silicone itself.
Damp patches on the wall or floor outside a shower cubicle can be attributed to one of the above causes, leaking waste or supply pipes, or occasionally by excessive sealant inside the cubicle, causing water to well-up in side the frame itself.

So what are the solutions?

The solution will depend on the severity of the problem – and keep in mind that much of the damage may be hidden.

Ensure that the shower tray or bath is securely anchored in place and does not move when someone stands in it. If you have access to the underside check any supply and waste pipes for leaks.

Cut away old sealant with a sharp blade and replace with a high quality sanitary grade silicone sealant containing a fungicide. We do not recommend the use of cheap sealant as it has less fungicide and a lower silicone content.

Treat mouldy grout with a surface cleaner, initially, to see how deep rooted the problem is. If the problem returns, then you might need to think about raking out the old grout and applying new.

Alternatively you could do away with grout altogether and install shower wall panels in place of ceramic wall tiles. Each shower wall panel slots into the next one using a tongue and groove system, eliminating the need for grout. These are totally waterproof and can be fitted to any surface – including the existing tiles.