Wall decoration requires substantial preliminary preparation: removal of old coatings, leveling, grinding and priming of walls. Only after that can they be glued on wallpaper or applied paint. This expensive and time-consuming stage of repairing a room can be avoided by using decorative panels for walls.
In the market they exist in a wide variety and are classified according to their properties.
Moisture resistance
Conventional chipboard-based panels are the easiest and cheapest option. They are used in dry rooms. Moisture-resistant panels are based on wood laminated or coated on top with wax or plastic. The base can be with polymer additives or in one-piece plastic that is stable in many environments.
The difference in panel shape and size
Cladding is most often used in the form of narrow and long panels. Sheets of a rectangular area of large sizes or in the form of typeset tiles are also used. The largest variety exists by the type of materials used.
Wood waste materials
Solid wood panels are some of the most expensive. They are coated with wax or varnish. It is cheaper to use a multilayer material, where the natural wood veneer is glued under pressure to the base. It is also coated with protective varnish and polished. Widely used are products from wood waste.
Particleboard has a low strength and moisture resistance, but it is cheaper and easy to process. Fiberboard has a smooth and even surface. The material is ground to a state of fibers. Outwardly, it looks like pressed cardboard. Wall panels are made with imitation of any natural material. The front surface is covered with a laminate or polymer film.
MDF boards are made from wood dust. As a binder, lignin and paraffin are used, which makes it an environmentally friendly material. Possessing the advantages of wood, MDF lasts longer and has, in comparison with it, a lower price. Canfor company produces panels with a pattern of stone, brick, plaster at a price of 430 rubles / m 2 . The density of the material is higher than that of analogues, and it is easily processed.
Plastic panels
Decorative plastic wall panels are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Their advantage is gas permeability with high moisture resistance. High performance at reasonable prices made the material the most popular for the construction and repair of housing and industrial buildings. When tightly fastened to each other, the joints of the panels are almost invisible, and the wall looks like one.
The low price (150-320 rubles / m 2 ) quickly removed plastic from the list of prestigious materials, but with the right choice and high-quality finish, you can find a beautiful style solution. Despite the fact that with its help you can create any imitation, it is impossible to displace natural materials. This is especially true for places where people spend a lot of time, for example, in the bedroom. Plastic is widely used in bathrooms and kitchens, as well as in offices and public premises. A lot of positive reviews about the plastic trim of the loggias and balconies in combination with double-glazed windows and wall insulation. Due to it, you can equip an additional room to the apartment. It is also combined with the living room, which allows you to improve the interior, making the room more spacious and brighter.
Positive reviews on the quality of PVC panels can be found in large numbers. They talk about the variety of the range, good mechanical properties and reasonable prices. By the way, buyers also indicate product flaws, if any. For example, some do not like the lack of a protective film on the product. This is a serious point due to the fact that plastic is easily damaged mechanically. Imported products come mainly in high-quality packaging. Therefore, you should buy goods from well-known companies.
3D decorative panels
Currently, the most presentable appearance has acquired decorative panels for 3D walls.
Gypsum or MDF are used as the bulk coating substrate. The reliable basis fastens on guides or glues to a wall. Special volumetric drawings or ornaments are applied to it. Simpler solutions are an imitation of brick, tile, various fabrics. Compared to the original, this design has significantly less weight, is easy to install and requires less maintenance.
High-quality decorative drawings are obtained at MDF. Other chemical compounds are sprayed on the panel, creating shine and color, and are covered with suede or leather.
The outer layer can be made of natural veneer in three-dimensional performance. Eco-panels are made of bamboo by grinding it into powder, from which the desired relief is then cast. Gypsum panels are made with grouting joints with plaster, which become invisible after painting.
Three-dimensional wall decoration can become the basis of the entire interior. Previously, wall decoration served only as a backdrop for a design idea. Wall paintings are made luminous due to the accumulation of energy during the day (Leto company). The method of fastening panels in several tiers makes it possible to create deep volumetric compositions (Meister company). A wide range of prices for voluminous interior decorations allows you to choose an acceptable option in accordance with the capabilities and tastes of customers.
The creation of volumetric forms leads to a decrease in the useful volume of the room. But in a closed space with a width of 3-5 cm, you can place communications or lights. Decorative wall panels are easy to assemble.
Some parts are attached to the walls, while others are simply connected to them by latches. This allows for quick installation and dismantling of structures. There is no need for surface preparation.
Panels are mounted on
ceilings in the same way. Only for this, sometimes additional fastening to the base with self-tapping screws is required.
Decorative panels for walls with natural materials
1. Leather
This material will never go out of fashion due to its unique properties. With leather trim in the room there is a pleasant aroma, the sounds become muffled. The pleasant to the touch coating only gets better over time, creating respectability and coziness in the room. To do this, he needs proper care.
Leather is equally good at decorating furniture and decorative panels for walls. The photo below shows the wall decoration in the form of tiles with prints. Of these, individual sections can also be laid out on the floor.
2. Plant materials
The Japanese style of interior made it possible to create an entire industry of plant materials - coatings from straws, algae, jute, bamboo, reed. They fit well with decorative panels for walls. The price of natural materials is acceptable for a buyer of any level. The refined surface, roughness and natural color of plant fibers create a cozy ethnic atmosphere, softening the modern interior.
Import panels with imitation stone, ceramics and wood, made from eucalyptus moisture-resistant fibers by Georgia-Pacific and Eucatex, cost only 265 rubles / m 2 . Their service life is extremely high.
3. Metals
Modern technologies allow creating non-ferrous metal coatings on relief surfaces. On any basis, it seems that the thing is completely metal. Coatings with a thickness of 0.5-2 mm are well processed and hold firmly. Decorative textures, texture under copper or antique bronze are formed on the surfaces.
4. Wood
Decorative panels for walls made of wood are widely used in rustic decoration. The walls are decorated with relief, which is cut by hand. When decorating accessories, such as mirrors, patterned designs are created from precious woods. Wall decoration can be both exquisite and deliberately rude. In this simple breed can be painted under expensive, such as cherry. Panels veneered with expensive veneer are common, creating the illusion of a monolithic surface. They are manufactured by Chesapeake and sold at a price of only 400-450 rubles / m 2 .
Conclusion
The range of decorative cladding is wide enough. Choosing the necessary decorative panels for walls follows from economic considerations and in accordance with the chosen style.