Waterproof, dimensionally stable, and built for wet rooms. The honest recommendation in 9 out of 10 renovations.
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PVC panels are light and inexpensive — but soft, heat-sensitive, and feel less premium. SPC wall panels with a mineral core are more dimensionally stable, more impact-resistant, and usually the better choice for bathroom, shower, and renovation work.
Waterproof, dimensionally stable, and built for wet rooms. The honest recommendation in 9 out of 10 renovations.
Higher rigidity bridges grout joints and unevenness. Fix directly onto existing tile — no chipping required.
Small areas under 2 m² with no moisture or direct sun. Noticeably lighter, considerably cheaper.
For bathroom, shower, and renovation: SPC.
If you only read one line: SPC wins on 8 out of 9 properties. Only on price per square metre is PVC cheaper.
| Property | PVC hollow-chamber | SPC by NordPaneele |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ||
| Core | Air-filled hollow chambers | Solid mineral core · 70–80 % stone |
| Density | ≈ 0.6 g/cm³ (hollow) | |
To understand the difference between PVC and SPC wall panels, it pays to look inside. Both look similar at first glance — but their construction is fundamentally different.
PVC wall panels are often made of plain plastic with a hollow-chamber structure. That makes them light and cheap, but more prone to dents, cracks, and warping.
SPC stands for Stone Polymer Composite. At its core sits a highly compacted mix of limestone powder and stabilising binders — with a mineral content of 70–80 %. The result is a more massive, more dimensionally stable panel with a more premium feel.
It isn't the surface that decides the quality — it's the core.
On paper, material differences look small. In daily use, they make a noticeable difference — to the touch, under load, and after five years in a bathroom.
Hollow-chamber panels give way faster on impact because the surface gets pushed into the cavities. SPC stays under 0.5 mm of deformation thanks to its dense core — even under direct hits.
In rooms with direct sun or high humidity, a stable core pays off. SPC expands roughly three times less than basic plastic panels under temperature swings.
An overview from ten years of renovation experience. Not every panel suits every room — and that's exactly where SPC shows its strengths.
Bright, stony, modern — the visual language of NordPaneele in a premium bathroom.
If you're after high-quality wall panels for the bathroom or shower, you need more than a pretty surface. What matters is water resistance, dimensional stability, and a calm appearance over many years. That's exactly where SPC plays its strengths.
SPC doesn't swell and is ideal for bathrooms, showers, and wet areas.
Many customers want to modernise their bathroom without tearing out the old tiles. A rigid, dimensionally stable panel is decisive here.
SPC can be glued straight onto existing tiles. Its higher rigidity bridges unevenness and grout joints — for a calmer, more modern result.
Test material and surface in your own room — risk-free.
Built for durable renovations with substantial presence.
One material system for wet rooms and modern interiors.
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These questions tend to come up just before the buying decision — which is exactly why they belong visibly on the page.
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| Fire rating | Standard (E – D) | Bfl-s1 / B1 (low flammability) |
| Daily use | ||
|---|---|---|
| Impact resistance | Dents quickly, can crack | Stays under 0.5 mm deformation |
| Thermal expansion | Moves a lot — up to 0.08 % per °C | ≈ 0.024 % per °C — three times more stable |
| Water resistance | Edges can swell with steam | 100 % waterproof, bath- and shower-ready |
| Sound damping | Hollow chamber resonates | Solid core damps audibly |
| Use case | ||
|---|---|---|
| Install over tile | Grout lines may telegraph through | Higher rigidity bridges grout joints |
| Recommended use | Dry accent walls, budget projects | Bath, shower, kitchen, living spaces, renovations |
For demanding rooms and durable renovations, SPC is generally the better choice.
Order samples — €0High-quality surfaces only feel convincing when the material underneath has substance. SPC feels firmer and supports a calmer, more premium overall result.
The solid core lets the surface look more precise and feel more valuable overall.
Perfect when old tiles need a makeover — fast, clean, no chipping required.
Renovation with little dust and a fast result.
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We left the old tiles behind the bathtub in place and mounted the SPC panels straight over them. Looks brand new, finished in a weekend — no dust, no power tools, no tiler.
Before, I had PVC panels from the hardware store — they bowed slightly after two summers. The SPC panels from NordPaneele feel like real stone. Noticeably more premium.
Installed in the shower area, in daily use for eight months. Nothing swells, no mould at the joints — unlike the vinyl panels we had before.
