Social Housing

Housing associations face many challenges including regulatory frameworks, the need for more housing stock, faster construction and maintenance, as well as a duty to accommodate those requiring increased accessibility. Multipanel products improve the speed of construction and provide a number of other key benefits including reduced maintenance and vacancy downtime.

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Multipanel: market leaders for a reason.​

Exclusive and on-trend laminate, we are the only FSC® certified tile effect panel made in the UK (1). Our grout free panels make maintenance effortless and out MDF Exterior core has a Class 4 durability for areas of prolonged exposure to water (2).​

The laminate backing reduces the potential for bowing (3). Our innovative Hydrolock T&G joint and 6mm tolerance for fitting over uneven surfaces makes installation a breeze (4).​

We offer bathroom wall panels in 598mm, 900mm, 1200mm for maximum versatility (5). We’ve got 140 years of manufacturing under our belt and are ISO 9001:2015 certified (6).

  • waterproof wall panel
    100% waterproof

    Easy to clean with no grout

  • Easy to join panel
    Hydrolock

    Our almost seamless unique joint

  • long lasting warranty
    30 year warranty

    For peace of mind

  • 5 times quicker to install than tiles
    Quick and easy

    to install over old tiles

EPD-Certified

The CO2 reduction for an average sized housing association using Multipanel over tiles equates to planting 380 trees a year

Carbon Reduction Calculator

Based on figures from our Environmental Product Declaration, our new EPD Calculator shows you how much CO2 you can save by using our panels instead of tiles in your projects.

EPD Calculator
  • Social Housing
  • Housebuilder
  • Care Home
  • Hotel
  • Student Accommodation
m2 of room
What is the surface area of the walls you are covering (in m²) for the following rooms?
Bathroom En-Suite Cloakroom TOTAL
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how many rooms
How many rooms, per year, are you installing on average?
Bathrooms En-Suites Cloakrooms TOTAL
0
CO2 Reduction
co2 reduction 0 kg/CO2e
Total CO2 reduction by using Multipanel instead of tiles
0 kg/Co2e reduction for bathrooms
0 kg/Co2e reduction for en-suites
0 kg/Co2e reduction for cloakrooms

Using Multipanel instead of tiles on your next site delivers CO2 reduction equivalent to driving from Land's End to John O'Groats and back

co2 reduction

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times

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration and is produced by conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the product. In the pledge to reach net zero by 2050, builders, architects and specifiers can use EPDs to compare the impacts of materials at the product selection stage, ensuring that the most sustainable options are specified. The figures produced by this calculator are based on the official environmental impact data that can be found in our certification document.

m2 of room
What is the surface area of the walls you are covering (in m²) for the following rooms?
Wetrooms TOTAL
0
how many rooms
How many rooms, per year, are you installing on average?
Wetrooms TOTAL
0
CO2 Reduction
co2 reduction 0 kg/CO2e
Total CO2 reduction by using Multipanel instead of tiles
0 kg/Co2e reduction for wetrooms

Using Multipanel instead of tiles in your next care home refit delivers a CO2 reduction equivalent to running

co2 reduction

____

x 50

mile day coach trips for residents.

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration and is produced by conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the product. In the pledge to reach net zero by 2050, builders, architects and specifiers can use EPDs to compare the impacts of materials at the product selection stage, ensuring that the most sustainable options are specified. The figures produced by this calculator are based on the official environmental impact data that can be found in our certification document.

m2 of room
What is the surface area of the walls you are covering (in m²) for the following rooms?
Bathrooms TOTAL
0
how many rooms
How many rooms, per year, are you installing on average?
Bathrooms TOTAL
0
CO2 Reduction
co2 reduction 0 kg/CO2e
Total CO2 reduction by using Multipanel instead of tiles
0 kg/Co2e reduction for bathrooms

Using Multipanel instead of tiles in your next hotel project delivers a CO2 reduction equivalent to the energy used in

co2 reduction

____

nights'

room occupancy.

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration and is produced by conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the product. In the pledge to reach net zero by 2050, builders, architects and specifiers can use EPDs to compare the impacts of materials at the product selection stage, ensuring that the most sustainable options are specified. The figures produced by this calculator are based on the official environmental impact data that can be found in our certification document.

m2 of room
What is the surface area of the walls you are covering (in m²) for the following rooms?
Bathroom Shower room Kitchen TOTAL
0
how many rooms
How many rooms, per year, are you installing on average?
Bathroom Shower room Kitchen TOTAL
0
CO2 Reduction
co2 reduction 0 kg/CO2e
Total CO2 reduction by using Multipanel instead of tiles
0 kg/CO2e reduction for bathrooms
0 kg/CO2e reduction for shower rooms
0 kg/CO2e reduction for kitchens

Using Multipanel instead of tiles in your next student accommodation refit delivers CO2 reduction equivalent to the preparation and packaging of

co2 reduction

____

Pot Noodles

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration and is produced by conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the product. In the pledge to reach net zero by 2050, builders, architects and specifiers can use EPDs to compare the impacts of materials at the product selection stage, ensuring that the most sustainable options are specified. The figures produced by this calculator are based on the official environmental impact data that can be found in our certification document.

  1. Our Specification Brochure

    The brochure is divided into Grant Westfield's key specification sectors – Social Housing, New Build Homes, Student Accommodation, Independent Living, Modular and Hotels. Each section highlights the benefits of panels and why they are most suitable for the sector alongside case studies from previously completed projects.

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How the Social Housing Sector Benefits From Multipanel

  1. Rapid Installation

    Save up to 3 days during the construction of social housing when you switch to Multipanel wall panels. Our Hydrolock® tongue and groove joining system creates a discreet, watertight joint without the need for grout. This means that our panels can be installed up to 5x faster than tiles. Contact us to find out how much time you can save on your next project.

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  2. Easy Maintenance

    One of the major challenges in the social housing sector is that bathrooms need to be refreshed for incoming tenants. This results in significant cleaning demands and, in many cases, the replacement of tiles after the tenant moves out. With the use of our bathroom wall panels, downtime and cleaning costs can be dramatically reduced as Multipanel wall panels require only a simple wipe down with a non-abrasive detergent to maintain their pristine condition.

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  3. On-Trend Designs

    When providing social housing, a speedy construction is crucial, but this often means a limited availability of designs. With Multipanel, you have a wide range of designs, colors and textures available at any time. Create the luxurious bathrooms of your customers' dreams ‒ for a fraction of the cost.

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What Social Housing Organisations Think About Multipanel

"Easy to maintain. Easy to install. Good variety of finishes. Many thanks, a very happy customer."

Ian Emery - Director at Lifestyle Kent

Read more in our Peabody case study.

 

"I’ve been using Multipanel since it started in 2003 and have recommended its use in several different companies I have worked for since. It’s far quicker than tiling, and better for fixing into."

Shaun Stachan - Operations Director of Heatcare

Read more in our Heatcare case study.

"The training and support during the free trial process were excellent and the team were always on the phone to support moving forward."

Steve Wallin - Operations Manager at Fairhive Homes

Read more in our Fairhive Homes case study.

 

"Most often, our tenants tell me they are delighted and find the wall panels a breeze to clean."

John Hynde - Team Leader at Dunedin Canmore

Read more in our Dunedin Canmore case study.

  1. Free Trial

    We offer a FREE TRIAL scheme which provides free products and free-of-charge installation and training services. Experience first-hand how Multipanel can save time and money during your next bathroom development project.

    Arrange a Free Trial

Start Your Multipanel Journey

Contact our team today to discuss the time and cost benefits of Multipanel when refurbishing or installing bathrooms in your sector.

Multipanel is the first tile effect wall panel to be Made In Britain and Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C128180) certified. Our bathroom wall panels are fully waterproof, quick and easy to install due to our Hydrolock® system, and come with a 30 year warranty.

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