finishing on top of unknown bathroom wall material

anuvanoob · 10-06-2012, 02:23 PM

I removed a big mirror in my bathroom and uncovered this unknown bathroom wall material (photo attached). I'm not sure what it is exactly, but I know it has a glossy finish. Anyhoo, how can I cover or refinish this and have it look decent? I'm hoping to put a framed mirror over the sink and maybe a cabinet to the left of it.

mae-ling · 10-06-2012, 02:39 PM

Looks maybe like some sort of panelling that has been painted over, maybe just even hardboard.

anuvanoob · 10-11-2012, 01:55 PM

yup, found out it's panel board or some FRP stuff. Anyhoo, I want to put in a smaller mirror (42" W x 30" H) and a custom narrow cabinet or shelving unit (22" W x ~30" H x 8" D) to the left of it. This would essentially occupy that whole space (which is 74" W x 30" H). I think I can handle custom making my cabinet/shelving unit and mirror frame and holder, but I don't know much about mounting them properly. How do I mount these items on this wall securely?

10-06-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
anuvanoob Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 161	finishing on top of unknown bathroom wall material I removed a big mirror in my bathroom and uncovered this unknown bathroom wall material (photo attached). I'm not sure what it is exactly, but I know it has a glossy finish. Anyhoo, how can I cover or refinish this and have it look decent? I'm hoping to put a framed mirror over the sink and maybe a cabinet to the left of it. Attached Thumbnails

10-06-2012, 02:39 PM	#2
mae-ling Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 2,004	finishing on top of unknown bathroom wall material Looks maybe like some sort of panelling that has been painted over, maybe just even hardboard.

10-11-2012, 01:55 PM	#3
anuvanoob Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 161	finishing on top of unknown bathroom wall material yup, found out it's panel board or some FRP stuff. Anyhoo, I want to put in a smaller mirror (42" W x 30" H) and a custom narrow cabinet or shelving unit (22" W x ~30" H x 8" D) to the left of it. This would essentially occupy that whole space (which is 74" W x 30" H). I think I can handle custom making my cabinet/shelving unit and mirror frame and holder, but I don't know much about mounting them properly. How do I mount these items on this wall securely?

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finishing on top of unknown bathroom wall material