Advice for fitting a 2 piece MDF bath panel

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Button-fix Type 2 just pushes on with a satisfying click. Watch their video on how to fit a bath panel but remember to buy the Type 2 marker tools as it makes marking out a doddle - no ruler or pencil needed! If you have an end panel make sure the long side panel sits in front of it. Just done this myself at home and it is dead easy.

 

This may help - http://www.bathpanelstore.co.uk/hid...plete-kit-inc-marine-grade-screws-12958-p.asp

 

Things have moved on since this recommendation: This set is the 'old' green buttons, and crucially, doesn't include the vital Fix marker tools: I've completed my umpteenth bath panel using the latest Type 2 Button-fix, with the Blue buttons, which give a much greater lead-in and tolerance when replacing the panels, especially the large panel.. and the Marker tools (get at least four.. you'll use them again and again..) are a godsend. Absolutely foolproof; I don't even need a tape measure or pencil. Contrast this with trying to fit Keku clips which I used to use - endless measuring, refitting, breaking clips.. it was a horrible job. The number of times I had to return to site to replace a broken Keku... note the Button-fixes are made in Nylon, which is indestructible, however hard the punters try. Not a single return.
I can't recommend Button-fix Type 2 enough. Why they're not in SF I really don't know? They're British made too! Come on Screwfix, it's a no-brainer.
They are available from Amazon/Ebay here.. do make sure to get the latest 'Blue Button' Type 2, and the improved clip-on Fix markers. They don't come with instructions, but actually their website has everything you need, including screw recommendations, and some handy videos.

 

At last ScrewFix have seen the light! Button-fix are finally available, though only online to order. They're in packs of thirty though, so more than you'd need for a bath panel fit-out; but to be honest I have found many other uses for them, so it's handy to have a few extra.