Decorative panels for interior walls

In search of original solutions for the decoration of walls and ceilings in the living room, some opt for decorative panels. Such material can serve as an element of decor, and the main finish. There are many types of decorative panels, which in most cases are characterized by high moisture resistance, heat resistance and sound insulation.

If you have not yet decided on a choice, then it is worth finding out some advantages of this wall covering technology. Decorative panels for interior walls perfectly hide all the bumps. This allows you to save when carrying out finishing work, namely on the alignment of the walls with plaster mixtures. This article will look at various options for decorative panels, which can be installed in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway, and even the living room.

Types and characteristics of decorative wall panels

Wall cladding panels, unlike other finishing materials, have a lot of advantages. For their installation there is no need to level the base. In a short period of time it is possible to process a large area of ​​the wall. In the market they are represented by many different shapes, sizes, textures and colors. Thanks to this, you can choose exactly those panels that best fit the chosen style of the room.

There are three main types of decorative panels:

1. Rack.
2. Leafy.
3. Tiled.

Rack. Their mounting is carried out using special brackets. The width of the product can vary between 13.5–30 cm, length 0.9–3 m, and panel thickness 8–12 mm.

Tiled. The shape of the tile panel is square. Standard tile sizes are 30? 30 and 90? 90 cm.

Leafy. It resembles sheet plywood, on top of which drawing is applied. The thickness of this panel ranges from 3 to 6 mm, and the dimensions of 1.22? 2.44 m.

Different materials are used for their manufacture:

• Polyvinyl chloride.
• Fiberboard.
• Chipboard.
• MDF.
• Bung.
• Tree.
• Plaster.
• Fiberboard

If we talk about the positive aspects of decorative panels, here we can highlight the following:

• Quick and easy installation. When fixing wall panels there is no need to carry out preliminary preparation of the walls. For their installation it is enough to have nails, glue, wooden bars, a stapler and other fastening material.
• Versatility. In addition to the decorative role, they can serve as heat insulation and sound insulation.
• Easy to care. It is enough from time to time to wipe the surface of the decorative panels with a damp cloth.
• Saving. In contrast to the use of other finishing materials, wall cladding panels - economical option.
• Design solutions. Decorative panels can be glued in different directions, for example, vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and even a diamond.
• Durability. Поверхность панелей устойчива к механическим воздействиям.

Wooden panels

Decorative panels for wall cladding of solid wood are one of the popular finishes. Although there are many alternatives, this material does not lose demand. This is explained by the fact that it is environmentally friendly, and the texture of the tree conveys a special mood to others. Moreover, no material can successfully imitate the structure of wood.

They can be installed in almost any room: residential apartment, living room, restaurant, office. Plus, their installation is quite simple.

It is worth noting that the appearance depends on the method of processing the upper layer. There are several methods for processing decorative panels:

1. Varnishing Varnish allows wood to become more moisture resistant and have a more attractive appearance.
2. Lamination. The surface of the wood is glossy, plus to this, it acquires additional protective properties.
3. Veneering The veneer of valuable breeds of natural wood is applied on the tree. Such panels have a beautiful appearance.

Connection method

Two methods of fastening are known:

1st method - groove-crest. In this case, a tight docking of all elements is ensured. Also, this connection method allows you to create a single picture.

2nd method - groove groove. With this method of joining the colors and jointing will not be the same.

Additionally, wooden decorative panels are decorated with plinths, slats and fillets.

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For the manufacture of such panels used the wood of such species: pine, cherry, beech, ash, spruce, cedar, alder, oak, maple. Each wood has its own unique texture. You can combine several types of wood in one panel, overlaying it in layers. For this, there is a special technique, where under high temperature and pressure layers of different wood species are securely fastened.

Types and differences

Today, there are several methods of making decorative wood panels, which are presented in the table:

Benefits:

• Beautiful appearance.
• Environmental friendliness материала.
• Promote heat saving.
• Durability.
• Easy installation.
• Ease of processing.
• The ability to hide certain communications.
• After a while, you can repaint.

Among the shortcomings stands out:

• Low moisture resistance.
• High risk of fire.
• The high cost of the decorative panel.

MDF and chipboard panels

Material chipboard and MDF differ in production technology. Unlike chipboard, MDF decorative panels are significantly better. This is explained by the use of high-quality binders in the production of MDF.

To make it easier to make a choice, taking into account all the features of the material, let's compare MDF and particleboard with each other according to several criteria:

Features decorative panels MDF

MDF panels are obtained due to the method of dry pressing of sawdust. At the same time the material is processed under high pressure and temperature. To the material was very high quality and resistant to wear, it added carbamide resin.

Panels made of MDF have the following advantages:

• Easy installation.
• Do not require special care during operation.
• Before installation there is no need to make serious surface preparation. The condition of the walls does not affect the quality of the finish.
• An opportunity to mount panels in any direction: diagonal, across or along a wall.
• The resulting paneled space after installation work can be used for laying communications, for example, electrical wires, the Internet and other things.

There are 3 types of MDF panels:

• One-piece.
• Laminated.
• Moistureproof.

They differ in production method, technical characteristics and decorative properties. For example, solid pressed plates have a smooth surface on both sides. Laminated are characterized in that the front surface is covered with a thin polymer film. Because of this, resistance to mechanical stress, moisture, etc. increases. In this film can have a variety of colors and design.

As for moisture-resistant MDF panels, their production is carried out from a more dense material. The basis are high-quality wood. As a result, these panels are used for finishing baths, loggias, balconies and other rooms with a high level of humidity.

Decorative panels from MDF also differ in the method of design of the front side:

• Painted. The rough surface is treated with a special paint that smoothes out all the irregularities and gives the product a glossy or matte look.
• Glossy. The front side of the product is laminated with a transparent polymer film.
• Veneered. Possess the texture of real wood. This effect is achieved by laying a thin veneer made of wood with a thickness of up to 3 mm on the MDF surface. You can use ash, oak and other tree species.

Features of decorative chipboard panels

Chipboard is obtained by pressing chips, which is mixed with thermosetting resins. Its main advantages are:

• Resistance to mechanical stress.
• Strength.
• Low indicator for sound and heat insulation.
• Ease of processing.
• Low cost.
• Easy installation.

Chipboard sheets covered with veneer or laminated with special plastic. There are several varieties of them:

• Matte coating. The design is applied under a natural stone, wood texture or textile.
• Glossy surface. Design is applied under the imitation of wood, stone, tile, marble and even vegetable patterns. As the coating can be used a special finish film, varnished. It is scratch and abrasion resistant.

There are also several types of decorative chipboard panels:

Chipboard plates are produced with different markings and quality classification:

• E1. Such plates contain at least 10 g of free formaldehyde per 100 g of dry chipboard. Such indicators are allowed for the production of furniture in the nursery.
• Y2. In such a material can be on 100 g of dry chipboard from 10 to 30 mg of free formaldehyde. In this case, the use of such plates for the production of furniture is prohibited.
• Super E. The stove of this classification is super safe. They are recommended to be used for decoration of residential premises, children's rooms and in the production of furniture.

Fiberboard panels

Fiberboard means - fibreboard. Its production is carried out on the basis of wood waste. Various components are necessarily added to the composition of the material. In appearance, resemble the usual pressed cardboard. There are 2 types of decorative fiberboard panels:

1. Hard.
2. Soft.

Hard Fiberboard

They do an excellent job with mechanical stress and resist abrasion. Based on such technical characteristics, they are mounted on the balcony, toilet and in the corridor.

The presence on the panel of the polymer film allows for wet cleaning, even the use of detergents with the presence of chlorine. Under the influence of ultraviolet rays the color of the panels does not change. Therefore, after a while, the fiberboard panels will remain unchanged.

Based on the design ideas, decorative fiberboard panels can have a different coating: gloss, matte and textured execution.

Soft fiberboard

Visually, these panels are no different from hard. The difference in the methods of their production, as well as in technical characteristics. Their production is carried out exclusively from coniferous wood. Lignin, a special polymer composition, is used as a binder. This substance is extracted from the juice of resinous wood. Such panels are considered environmentally friendly.

Хотя этот тип ДВП мягкий, он имеет прекрасные теплоизоляционные и звукоизоляционные свойства. Thickness панели в 12 мм равна деревянной доске в 450 мм.

The soft layer of the lining can be different:

• Vinyl-like wallpaper.
• A layer of natural cane or linen cover.
• Acrylic waterproof coating.

Есть огромная возможность выбирать любые окраски, имитации и дизайны декоративных панелей Fiberboard

Installation is carried out in the following ways:

• For fixing to the wall - special glue.
• To the wooden crate - using staples and small studs.

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PVC panels

PVC decorative panels are the most practical and popular. This material is used for facing the walls of the bathroom, verandas, saunas, balconies and other rooms. The composition of this panel includes a polymer of vinyl chloride. Due to this, the material is resistant to chemical influences, such as solvents, acids, alkalis, mineral oils.

There are several types of PVC panels:

Among the positive aspects of this type of finish are the following:

• Moisture resistance.
• Durability.
• Resistance to temperature changes.
• UV resistant.
• Safety at operation.
• Soundproofing.
• Easy installation.

When buying PVC panels, be sure to pay attention to their appearance. The drawing must not be damaged, and the panels themselves must be whole without any chips.

As for the method of attachment, several methods are known:

1 method: on clay.

2 method: on screws or nails.

3 method: clamps.

4 method: staples.

As for the first technique, it is mainly used for mosaic PVC panels. Plus, this method of installation is considered the fastest and cheapest. In all other cases it is necessary to construct a metal or wooden frame. If a room with high humidity, wood should be treated with special compounds, however, it is recommended to collect the metal frame.

Mosaic panels are often used to decorate bathrooms. You can watch the prepared video about wall cladding with plastic wall panels in the bathroom:

The thickness of this panel is about 1 mm. If the interior of the room has columns, then such bending panels will easily give them a finished look. They are used for finishing the ceiling, walls and work surfaces.

The table below lists several types of mosaic panel and approximate prices:

Sizes of PVC panels

Depending on the type of decorative plastic PVC panels, they differ in their size:

Connection type

Panels are divided into several groups:

• Relief.
• Seamless.
• Having a chamfer or rust.

Seamless PVC panels are ideal for ceiling decoration. Due to the special joint, the joint is almost imperceptible. With chamfer resemble the method of connecting seamless panels. However, in the end part is chamfer. By rust is meant a decorative hollow. They are used to finish the ceiling / walls.

Relief panels are used mainly for walls. In appearance, they resemble lining the cost of relief lining is much higher.

The choice of quality PVC panels

Considering that a large number of low-quality materials among PVC panels have appeared on the market, it is important to know what to look for. Even expensive goods are not always the best. There are a number of requirements in this area, which are presented in the table:

Gypsum panels

Plaster decorative panels have replaced gypsum stucco. Moreover, they completely replaced the stucco, as a similar method of finishing the surface is suitable exclusively for the classical design. The use of this material allows you to create grooved surfaces, giving a particular room a beautiful appearance.

Among the advantages of gypsum decorative panels are the following:

• Easy installation. Gypsum is easily fixed to both horizontal and vertical surfaces. During production, strict geometry of all parts is observed, thanks to which the result will please the eyes of aesthetes.
• Long operational life. Gypsum itself is resistant to all kinds of mechanical and other types of effects. Moreover, gypsum panels can easily cope with a small amount of moisture trapped on them. They easily cope with sudden temperature changes.
• Low weight. In the production of gypsum panels used lightweight gypsum. As a result, the installation process has no additional complications. In addition, walls or other surfaces do not experience additional stress.
• Environmental friendliness. The manufacture of gypsum panels completely eliminates the use of harmful substances. Therefore, this facing material is suitable for residential premises, including a children's room.
• High level of sound insulation. The extraneous noise of the neighbors or from the street will not disturb you.
• Efficiency. This material can imitate quite expensive counterparts, such as wood, stone, brick, and so on.
• Heat saving. The available heat inside the room will be better kept if the walls are lined with gypsum panels. Moreover, if the walls are thin, the use of this material improves the quality of the insulation, and a pleasant microclimate will be created inside the room.
• Low flammability. There are no flammable elements in the composition of gypsum panels. Therefore, their use is safe.

Due to the presence of modern equipment, today it is possible to produce gypsum panels of various shapes, designs and sizes. For example, oval, round, square, rectangular and other panels are known.

В зависимости от типа гипсовой панели, они могут иметь разные размеры. Например, размер квадратных панелей может варьироваться в таких пределах 0,2?0,2 м – 0,9?0,6 м. Thickness таких элементов также варьируется от 18 до 36 мм.

One of the main advantages of gypsum panels is the possibility of repeated staining. Therefore, if the walls in your room are finished with gypsum panels, after a while, you can easily change their color.

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Cork panels

Cork decorative panels are lightweight and durable material that is made from cork oak bark. In appearance, the material is presented in the form of a dense pressed mass having two polished surfaces.

This type of decoration has its bright advantages and disadvantages, which are presented in the table:

Cork wall decorative panels are used in various premises:

• In the office.
• In the living room.
• In the children's room.
• In the kitchen and other rooms.

Although its cost is high, it fully justifies itself, since such wall decoration will last for many years.

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There are several types of cork coatings:

• Roll.
• Leafy. Могут иметь форму квадрата и прямоугольника.

Что касается листовых, то они бывают двух типов: наборными и плиточными. В случае наборных они имеют ширину от 100 мм, длину до 6 метров. Tiled имеют также разные размеры от 300?300 мм и до 980?490 мм. Учитывая такое разнообразие, можно создавать самые разные элементы дизайна интерьера, которые будут радовать ваш глаз.

Also cork panels have a different classification by use. For example, they can be used to finish the floor, walls. There are insulating panels of sinter. In order to increase the sound insulation properties of the cork is used as a technical coating.

Some cork panels are made moisture resistant. They are faced with a double-sided laminated coating based on PVC, fiberboard, MDF. On the basis of chipboard cork panels are not moisture resistant.

3D wall panels

For fast and effective decoration of the walls, 3D-wall panels are widely used today. Thanks to this, you can create a variety of scenes, combinations and so on. You can combine the decoration with furniture or other elements of the interior.

3D wall panels имеют массу преимуществ, в отличие от своих аналогов. Все положительные характеристики этого облицовочного материала изложены в таблице:

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For the manufacture of 3D wall panels used a variety of materials. Each of them has its own technological features:

• Plaster. The material is relatively fragile. After installation, all joints are filled with a special putty. The surface of the panels can be painted in any color. If the humidity in the room is high, then it is not recommended to fasten the 3D panels to the walls. By itself, gypsum increases the heat and sound insulation properties of the wall. In addition, this material is not subject to burning, so they are often used when facing fireplaces.
• Metallic. In addition to decorative properties, such panels are characterized by high strength, reliability and safety. Such panels are predominantly made of aluminum and its alloys. The method of perforation is applied to them planned three-dimensional pattern. The billet is processed with a protective polymer film. So, you can select several positive properties of a similar finish: moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, fire safety. Installation of panels is carried out on a pre-made frame.
• Glass. In this case, glass is used with a thickness of 0.5 cm. The glass is quite strong. In the event of its destruction, it does not form sharp fragments. A similar structure of glass in a car.
• MDF. Products are characterized by high moisture resistance, since the front side is covered with a special polymer film. It also contributes to long life.

• Plastic. The basis of polymeric materials. By their functions, such panels are similar to aluminum. Thanks to them, you can create different pictures, as well as select different colors. Plastic 3D panels are resistant to sudden temperature changes. By itself, the material is plastic, lightweight and durable. Moreover, plastic allows you to implement the most complex patterns.
• Wood. These are the most expensive 3D panels. However, their high cost fully pays off their beautiful appearance. They are distinguished by an exquisite design and at the same time complex execution. At the same time, the panels are quite heavy.

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Acoustic

As acoustic panels, a special soundproof material is used. It is installed in apartments, cinemas, professional studios. They are made of a wide variety of materials, each of which gives the product special technical properties.

Among the positive aspects are the following:

• Variety of sizes.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Efficiency.
• Excellent sound insulation.
• Variety of colors and styles.

They are made of various materials from both hard and soft. Very often they are based on MDF, fiberglass, plastic, wood, foam, etc. Their installation can be carried out on the ceiling and walls. The surface of the panel is grooved and smooth. In professional studios are mainly used grooved. They contribute to the absorption of all unnecessary and extraneous noise. Such panels improve the recording quality.

How to choose

Mainly, it is necessary to determine the place of use of certain panels. For example:

• Glass will look great in the kitchen or bathroom.
• Wooden in the bedroom and living room.
• Gypsum in a large hall.

Also when choosing is worth paying attention to the size of the panels. Thin and long panels visually expand and lengthen the room. If the panels are large, they will look beautiful in large rooms.

Be sure to take into account important parameters:

• Toxicity.
• Smoke formation.
• Ignition.
• Flammability

Those products should be selected where the level is the lowest and is indicated by “1”, for example, flammability G1, toxicity T1, etc.

Among other things, pay attention to the integrity of the packaging and panels without it. There should be no defects and all kinds of damage. The edges, corners and surface should not have any flaws. The protective coating should not be scratched and bloated. If one batch is bought, the color of all panels must match.

These useful recommendations will help you make the choice that will make your room more beautiful and elegant. Having made a choice, starting from the quality, you will be able to purchase panels that will last more than one year.

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Prices

Of course, the main criterion for selection has always been and remains the price. Most people who start repair, first of all assess their budget. On the Russian market are various options for finishing, which are in different price categories. With the most common models of wall decorative panels you can find in the table below: