Hi, I have purchased Cararra Ice Wet wall shower panel and am wondering what is the best tool and way to cut it?
Hello @jamdanicky
Thank you for sharing your question about cutting WallArt panels. According to the installation manual - 27673 WallART Brochure REV12 VersionB.
"When cutting straight lines use a fine-tooth handsaw and always cut with the panel face up (through the face). If using a fine tipped tungsten machine saw, ensure the panel is face down. Sand or hand plane cut edges to achieve a smooth finish. Use a fine-toothed hack saw to cut your colour matched joiners to size.
When cutting holes for taps, shower fitting and pipes, measure and mark the outline of the area on the face of the panel, then drill and cut with the face up. For holes 20mm or larger in diameter, a 2mm allowance for expansion should be made. These expansion gaps should later be sealed with silicone. Do not cut square corners in your panel. Drill holes on the inside of each corner you have marked and cut along your outlined area up to each drill hole. Lightly sand the inside edges of your cut-out area to remove any burrs. Make sure you apply silicone to seal any penetrations."
For further details, please refer to installation manual link provided. In regards to the tools, I suggest looking at the IRWIN 550mm Fine Tooth Handsaw, for the machine saw or circular saw, I suggest getting a blade that is at least 60T (refers to the number of cutting teeth). There is also the IRWIN 235mm 80T Marathon Pro Multi Material Circular Saw Blade and the Diablo 254mm 90T Ultimate Flawless Finish Circular Saw Blade. Please note that these blades come in different sizes so please check for compatibility with your saw.
Here is handy guide that will help: How to choose the right power saw for the job
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Thank you Eric. This info is wonderful.
