How to install VJ paneling in bathroom?

[Sheridan91]

My partner and I are planning to use wet area VJ board for our bathroom/laundry reno. So far we are down to a stud wall with the walls straightened ready for sheeting.

Is any type of additional waterproofing system required where the panel meets floor tile? Also how do you finish the wall and floor tile junction? Is it just a piece of channel for the sheet to slide into or do you a small gap between the wall panel and floor tile? Or is it something else?

[JacobZ]

Hi @Sheridan91,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and thank you for your question about wet area VJ.

The manufacturer of your specific product should have an installation guide. If you are using the easycraft easyVJ100 Wet Area Wall Lining, then the installation guide can be found here - Easycraft - Product Fact Sheet.

You will note that this product cannot be used in direct wet areas such as showers or splashbacks, but it can line all other areas including ceilings within bathrooms and laundries.

Assuming all direct wet areas, such as baths, showers and splashbacks are sufficiently waterproofed, you won't need additional waterproofing behind your VJ although, for the greater longevity of your bathroom, it is worth considering. Have a read through NCC Part 10.2 Wet area waterproofing for some further information.

Easycraft recommends installing the wet area VJ with a 5-10mm gap above the flooring for expansion. You can then simply fill this gap with a suitable water-resistant silicone such as SikaSeal Kitchen And Bathroom Silicone Sealant or install a skirting board with the same silicone sealant to seal and conceal the gap.

Let me know If you have any further questions.

Jacob