Appearing not so long ago, wall panels have already gained popularity due to quick and easy installation, huge choice of textures and colors, relative cheapness of the material.
Types of wall panels
Today in the market of finishing materials there are such kinds of wall panels:
- Rack panels - the boards have a width of 125-300 mm, a length of 2400-3700 mm and a thickness of up to 12 mm. Used most often in small rooms. Mounted on a wooden or metal crate;
- tiled paneling panels are square with a side from 30 to 98 cm. They are convenient, combining the texture and shades, create various drawings. Fastened with glue or Kleimer;
- sheet wall panels have quite large sizes from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters. They are performed with imitation under a tree, a stone, a tile. Mounted with glue, and joints are hidden moldings.
Depending on the materials from which decorative wall panels are produced, they can be:
- Wooden wall panels are made from maple, cedar, oak or alder wood. Due to ecological purity such wall panels can be installed in living rooms: bedroom, living room, children's room. It is possible to use them for rooms with high humidity: bathroom, kitchen, however in this case the wall panels should be impregnated with wax, which will repel dirt and moisture;
- wall panels based on MDF are made from wood finely divided chips under high temperature and pressure. When heated, a special substance is released from the wood, which is a binder. MDF panels can withstand sufficiently high loads, have hygienic properties, good moisture resistance, sound and heat insulation;
- glass wall panels are used to reproduce photographic drawings. Modern technologies used in their manufacture allow such panels to serve without losing their beautiful original appearance, long enough;
- gypsovinilovye panels are made of gypsum cardboard covered with vinyl, due to what these products are reliable and durable. They have a ready-made working surface with a pattern;
- wall panels 3D - a new solution for designers. Manufactured on the basis of polyurethane foam with a decorative coating of eco-leather. These textured soft wall panels and painted with matte and glossy acrylic paints in various shades. Create a stunning effect of chic upholstery of antiques in the interior of any room;
- Plastic wall panels are made of polyvinyl chloride. Such wall panels can be used for any rooms: corridor, living room, kitchen and even shower room. They are hygienic, waterproof and fire resistant, durable and durable;
- wall cork panels due to excellent noise insulation are used in those institutions where noise can become a hindrance in work: recording studios, in broadcasting, on television, etc. And the excellent decorativeness of the cork cover allows the use of such panels in living rooms: in the corridor, in the bedroom , child;
- Wall panels for brick, stone, plaster are created using modern innovative technologies. Panels effectively imitate brick or stone masonry, and can be used in any interior. For their installation, no preparation of the walls is required, and the process itself is quite simple. Such panels have an affordable price and are easy to care for.
As you can see, the choice of wall panels is very wide, and any chosen coating can transform your room. Using your imagination, you can achieve a unique look in the interior decoration.
