A variety of wall panels for interior decoration: features, photos. Wall panels for interior decoration - choose from a variety of options Tile wall panels for interior decoration

Decorative panels for interior decoration walls— this is best option for those cases when you need to quickly transform the room with minimal costs for finishing material and its installation.

Large selection of similar finishing material, made from natural and, allows you to choose exactly the option that is well suited for the price and appearance for a particular interior. The panels are easily installed on the surface of walls and ceilings and do not require lengthy preparation before installation. It is these advantages, as well as the aesthetic appearance of the panels, that have made them popular enough for widespread use.

Decorative panels are in perfect harmony with other finishing materials, so they can be safely combined with wallpaper that is close or contrasting with them in tone, as well as with painted walls.

Criteria for choosing decorative wall panels

Panels for interior decoration must meet certain requirements, so when buying these features, you must definitely pay attention to:

For the manufacture of finishing material should be used environmentally friendly raw material, which during operation will not be subject to the process of decomposition and the release of substances hazardous to human health.
Panels must be made of non-combustible and non-flammable material. In addition, in the event of a fire, it should not create smoke in the premises. To determine how safe the finishing material is, when purchasing it, you should pay attention to the markings on the packaging. If there is no fire safety class marking, and the product is not accompanied by a certificate of conformity, then it is better to refuse to purchase immediately.

Fire hazard assessment criteria	Classification of fire hazard of materials in ascending order. When marking NG (non-combustible), there are no other fire hazard properties
combustibility	G1- slightly flammable	G2- moderately combustible	G3- combustible	G4- highly combustible
Flammability	IN 1- flame-retardant	IN 2- moderately combustible	AT 3- highly flammable
Smoke formation during combustion or smoldering	D1- little smoke	D 2- moderate smoke	D3- high smoke
Toxicity of combustion products.	T1 - low risk	T2- moderately dangerous	T3- highly dangerous	T4- extremely dangerous
fire spread	RP1- not spreading	RP2- weak spreading	RP3- moderately spreading	WP4- highly spreading

Finishing material should be selected for resistance to moisture. depending on the premises for which it is purchased.
The general requirement for all panels is strength and elasticity. When choosing, you must also consider what effect will be exerted on the material. For example, if the panels are purchased for a children's room or a room where pets will be, then a material that is easy to care for and durable to mechanical scratching load is chosen.
The panels should easily endure temperature changes, as some of them can be installed near the battery and the window.
Ease of cleaning and resistance to detergents is also an important factor when choosing a finishing material, especially if it will be installed in the kitchen, in the hallway or in one of the corridors.
A very important selection criterion is the ease of installation of panels.

Panel functionality

Using decorative panels for wall decoration, you can not only transform the interior of the room, but also get rid of problems that cannot be solved by simply sticking wallpaper:

Behind this finish, you can hide bumps and other flaws in the wall.
Communications can be carried out behind the panels highways - cables or pipes.
When installing panels on a frame crate, it becomes possible to lay heat and sound insulating material behind them. In addition, there are panels on sale already equipped with a layer of such insulation.
Panels made from artificial materials often imitate natural ones very reliably.

Video: examples of using wall panels for decorative interior decoration

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Wall panels

Varieties of panels in shape and material

These decorative finishes can be divided into different types according to the form in which they are produced and according to the materials of manufacture.

Release form

Today on sale you can find panels of the following forms of release:

It is produced in the form of rectangles and squares of different sizes, various colors and textured patterns. The tile is well combined with each other and with other materials, can be used to decorate the entire wall or its panel part.

Due to the clarity of the forms, this type of finish gives the room neatness, leveling the surface. Such panels are mounted on a crate made of wooden bars and installed on the wall. The size of tile panels can vary in length from 300 to 980 mm, width from 250 to 500 mm, which allows you to create mosaic surfaces from them, choosing different textured patterns.

Reiki. This type of panels has a rectangular shape and is actually the same lining, made not only from wood, but also from other materials, natural and artificial. The length of the slatted panels varies from 2400 to 3700 mm, and the width from 150 to 300 mm. Their minimum thickness is 8 mm, and the maximum reaches 12 ÷ 15 mm. For hidden installation of such rails on the crate, special fasteners are used - clamps. These panels can be mounted both horizontally and vertically. so-called "herringbone» .

One of the most common options is clapboard-shaped panels.

This type of panel is most often used to decorate rooms with a small area, as they do not visually reduce the space of the room. Between themselves, the rack panels are connected using a tongue-and-groove lock or only grooves, inside of which special narrow tabs are inserted.

Sheet panels are produced with a thickness of 3 to 10 mm and have large dimensions - from 1200 to 2450 mm. The surface of the sheet material imitates various natural textures, such as stone, various types of wood, cork and other materials, so you can easily choose the right sheets for an interior decorated in any style. This type of panels is most often mounted only on flat surfaces with glue, but sometimes they are fixed in the same way as other types of finishing materials to the crate.

Joints between installed panels masked by special moldings that give the surface accuracy. These panels are most often made from sheet fiberboard or MDF, which is decorated with various natural materials.

Production material

The wall panels themselves can be made from various materials, and besides this, the surface of many of them is additionally covered with a special decorative layer. So, in hardware stores you can find the finish:

From natural wood of different breeds with a variety of textured patterns.

Made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). These panels can be plain, or any pattern, textured or tinted, can be applied to them.

Acoustic foam rubber VS and fibers of synthetic origin, bonded with gypsum and polymers, are used to make soundproof boards. This type of panels is decorated on top gypsum fiber material or plastic.

Gypsum vinyl boards, which consist of gypsum closed on both sides with vinyl plates, like drywall.

Relatively new finishing material - gypsum vinyl panels

Cork panels, which are not only an environmentally friendly finishing material, but also absorb sound well.

Panels based on fiberboard, MDF or chipboard.
3D panels made from different materials or their combinations.

Characteristics of various wall panels

To know for which premises this or that is suitable type of material from which panels are made, you need to consider their characteristics, as well as how they will look in the interior.

wood panels

Wooden panels are produced in various versions - they can be smooth square or rectangular elements with a relief pattern or assembled from several parts and having a finished appearance.

Most often, panels are made from cedar, oak, larch, alder or maple wood. If a very inexpensive material is used for their production, then they try to disguise it as more valuable wood with the help of special compounds that will make the textured pattern clearer and darker than the fibers.

Wood panels are ideal for interior design, as they are an environmentally friendly "breathing" material. You can also use them to decorate rooms with high humidity, but in this case it is necessary to choose a material impregnated with water-repellent compounds and coated with wax on top.

AT recent times are gaining popularity panels from split solid wood, arranged in different variations, as a result of which relief patterns are obtained with a visible structure of the fibers of the material and each knot in it. This technique of making panels helps to preserve the natural beauty of the wood, as it does not show traces of processing. For the manufacture of such plates, ash, birch and oak are used - all of them have chipped beautiful drawing. Finished plates are covered with colorless varnish or wax.

Chipboard and MDF panels

Chipboard (chipboard) is a composite material made from sawdust and wood shavings. To bind these woodworking wastes, phenol-formaldehyde resin is used, which can be from 5 to 17% of the total mass. The prepared mixture goes through the stage of flat hot pressing, after which it turns into plates. After that, the panels are most often covered with wood veneer and laminated.

MDF - can be deciphered as a finely dispersed fraction, that is, plates, are made from from shredded lumber. The panels are formed using dry pressing, and urea resins, which are less toxic than formaldehyde, serve as a binder for raw materials. MDF are classified E1, that is, they have the least degree of danger to human health, which opens them up to the widest use in residential premises. The remaining characteristics are similar to those of chipboard.

Chipboard and MDF can be "disguised" as any type of wood, and quality material sometimes it is quite difficult to distinguish from natural wood.

For some chipboard characteristics and MDF are even superior to wood - the boards are strong and fairly rigid, but if necessary, they can be easily processed. Chipboards have a lower flammability classification than natural wood, have sound and heat insulating properties.

The disadvantages of conventional chipboard and MDF boards include low moisture resistance, since when wet they swell, and their thickness increases by 5–30%, which leads to deformation. Therefore, this material cannot be used for finishing wet rooms. However, in addition to conventional chipboard boards for rooms with normal humidity, moisture-resistant wall panels are also produced, but they have a higher price.

You also need to know that the phenol-formaldehyde resins that make up the panels are extremely harmful to human health, and they will be released from the panels throughout the entire period of their operation. Therefore, it is undesirable to use chipboard for finishing any residential premises. Such material may be suitable for putting in order the walls of halls, walk-through corridors and other well-ventilated rooms. In any case, before deciding to purchase chipboard panels, you should familiarize yourself with their performance characteristics indicated on the label or in the technical documentation for the consignment.

The main characteristics of chipboard:

Material parameters		Peculiarities	Residential use
Domestic chipboard safety classes (phenol-formaldehyde content per 100 g of dry raw material)	E0	Missing	used
	E1	Not more than 10 mg	used
	E2	Not more than 30 mg	Not used
	E3	Not more than 60 mg	Not used
Chipboard brand	P-A	Moisture resistant, durable and less prone to deformation.	Rooms with high humidity.
Chipboard brand	P-B	Has lower scores
Density, kg/m³	very small	350-450
	small	450-650
	average	650-750
	high	750-800
Material grade according to GOST 10632-89	1 grade	Laminated. They do not have external flaws, in the form of chips, scratches, uneven edges and surfaces.	used
	2 grade	Has an outer coating. Defects in the form of small chipped edges, scratches and other damage are allowed on the material.
	3 grade	With and without coating. Considered defective material, used as auxiliary material, for example, for the manufacture of formwork.	Depending on the amount of formaldehyde content
Standard sizes plates, mm	Length	5680, 5500, 5200, 4100, 3750, 3690, 3660, 3600,3500, 3220, 2840, 2800, 2750, 2700, 2600, 2500, 2440, 2040, 1830
	Width	2500, 2440, 2135, 2070, 1830,1800, 1750, 1500, 1250, 1220±0.5mm
	Thickness	28, 22, 19, 18, 16, 10, 9, 8±0.3mm

Here it should be noted that chipboard produced abroad have different standards, and especially they are different in terms of formaldehyde content. For example, according to European standards, the maximum allowable percentage of this substance for the class E1- 8 mg, E2- 8÷15 mg, E3 - 35÷40 mg, that is, its concentration is reduced by an average of 20%.

It is worth mentioning the number of layers that chipboard can have. The material is produced in one-, three- and five-layer versions, as well as in the form of slabs with a special design called “tambourat”. Most often, three-layer slabs are used for panels, which consist of an inner layer of large chips, a middle layer of fine sawdust, and a top layer - this is one of the coatings used.

"Tamburat" consists of outer layersmade of chipboard or MDF, between which cellular cardboard is placed - this is a lightweight material that has a structure similar to a sandwich panel.

Fiberboard panels

Fiberboard - wood fiber plate. As the name implies, it is made from wood fibers that are crushed and then pressed together under high pressure. Previously, the same phenol-formaldehyde resins served as a binder for raw materials in the manufacture of boards. Today, well-known manufacturers of finishing materials refuse these substances and switch to a completely environmentally friendly production, using eucalyptus tree resins. The price of such products is much higher, but they are not harmful to human health, since they do not emit toxic fumes into the air.

Improved decorative panels made of chipboard can be used for finishing any premises, including those with high humidity. The composition of the finishing waterproof version of the material, in addition to resins, includes water repellents, and the outer surface of the panels is covered with a polymer film, that is, it is laminated. This treatment makes the finishing boards resistant to mechanical, thermal stress and moisture, and significantly extends their service life.

This is not brickwork, but a very successful imitation of fiberboard panels

The surfaces of the panels are decorated with a variety of materials - they can imitate a natural stone, wood, brickwork or ceramic tiles. High-quality execution brings the appearance of the plates closer to the imitated materials so much that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish them from the original. At the same time, the plates have more low price than natural finishes and their installation is much easier and faster, which allows you to create the desired design at a lower cost.

Fiberboard sheets may have maximum length 3600 mm, width 1800 mm, and their thickness ranges from 3 to 25 mm. Such sheet dimensions allow you to close a large area at once, which makes installation both faster and better. Panels can have different structural densities and are divided according to this criterion into three types:

Installation of fiberboard panels

Before installing decorative panels on the walls, they are brought into the room where they will be installed and left for several days to adapt to the temperature and humidity conditions.

Joining plates or fiberboard sheets when they are mounted in one plane, it can be done in two ways:

The most famous and simple is with the help of a thorn-groove lock.
The second method is a groove-groove lock, into which a fastening tab is inserted.

As a rule, the panels are fixed to a crate of wooden slats or timber, pre-installed on the wall. The elements of the crate are fixed vertically or horizontally, parallel to each other at a distance of 400 ÷ 500 mm, taking into account the dimensions of the selected finishing slabs. The panels are fixed perpendicular to the elements of the crate with the help of special metal elements - clamps, so their fastenings from the outside are absolutely not noticeable.

If the wall for the installation of plates is leveled and requires only decorative finishing, then the material can be glued to it using liquid nails glue.

Gypsum vinyl panels

Gypsum vinyl decorative boards are identical in structure to drywall, but instead of a double-sided cardboard surface, vinyl plates are used for their manufacture, which gives the material higher strength and an aesthetic appearance that does not require additional decorative design. The material has an affordable price and therefore is quite in demand for finishing walls and partitions of residential and non-residential premises.

Panels made of these materials are durable and resistant to mechanical stress, as well as to detergents. Finishing is easily put in order with the help of wet cleaning, as it is resistant to moisture and aggressive environments. Therefore, the material is used not only for mounting it on walls, but for decorating slopes of window and door openings.

Slabs are produced in sizes 2500 × 1200 and 300 × 1200 mm, 12 mm thick, and have more than 150 different colors that can be combined with each other and combined with other finishing materials.

Color palette for every taste

Most often, gypsum vinyl boards are mounted using aluminum profiles that have different colors, so they can be easily matched to any panels. If the plates are purchased from a certain manufacturing company, then the material and fittings can be selected from the existing catalog.

A very important point in the installation of this material is that it is carried out without a large amount of debris and dust. It is this quality that allows you to carry out finishing in an already finished interior.

A few words about fire safety gypsum vinyl finishing material. Its combustibility is classified as G2 (moderate), smoke generation- D1 (very low), flammability - B2 (moderate), smoke toxicity during combustion - T1 (low toxicity).

For the installation of gypsum vinyl, different profiles are used. For example, for mounting on walls, a 60 × 27 or 27 × 28 mm PP profile is used. To install partitions, PS and PN profiles are used, and the average width of such a partition is 85 ÷ 95 mm. Between the plates in this design, you can lay soundproof material or lay communications. A finished partition may well replace a full-fledged wall.

PVC panels

PVC panels are quite popular for tidying up the walls of residential and non-residential premises of an apartment or a private house. They are produced in the form of lining or in sheets, the width of which can be 100, 250, 375, 500 and 1220 mm, and the length is 1035, 2240, 2700, 3000 and 6000 mm. The thickness usually varies from 3 to 8 mm.

PVC panels are inexpensive, easy to install and easy to maintain

By purchasing panels in sheets, you can greatly facilitate and speed up the installation process, since a large plate immediately covers a large area of \u200b\u200bthe wall.

PVC panels are manufactured without the use of substances hazardous to human health, so during operation they do not emit toxic fumes into the air. The material is moisture resistant, easy to clean and is not afraid of household detergents. For finishing walls in rooms with high humidity, special moisture-resistant panels are produced that do not require special care - it is enough to periodically wipe them with a damp and dry cloth.

PVC panels are ideal for rooms with a high level of humidity.

They are produced in different colors, they can imitate any natural material (stone, wood, etc.), and in addition, they can be applied with a pattern of brickwork, tiles, mosaics, etc.

The panels installed on the wall perfectly mask the pipes in the toilet and bathroom, behind them you can skip various cable communications, and, if necessary, lay soundproofing or insulation material.

PVC panels are mounted not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling, and are perfectly combined with the lamps embedded in them.

Mounting this material on a wall or ceiling occurs in two ways:

By fixing them to a wooden crate, using clamps or self-tapping screws.

Gluing on a flat surface with “liquid nails” or gypsum-cement based glue.

To tidy up the external and internal corners finishes are produced by special fittings. It should be noted that quality installation this material on the walls can be carried out by anyone, even a novice builder, who will follow the technology, carefully mark up and control the horizontal and vertical installation of each element.

Qualitatively mounted PVC panels, subject to the recommended rules of operation and maintenance, are guaranteed to last up to 50 years, at normal room temperature, without sudden changes in one direction or the other.

Cork panels

Cork panels are perfect for decorating any of the rooms of a residential building or apartment. This material has many advantages over any other.

The first and most important is the absolute ecological purity of the material.
Appreciated for excellent heat and sound insulation qualities.
The material is distinguished by high moisture resistance.
Cork does not absorb external odors, even such strong ones as tobacco smoke and kitchen aromas.
The panels withstand high temperatures, reaching up to 350 degrees, but even when this threshold is reached, the material smolders, but does not support combustion. At the same time, the cork does not emit a large amount of smoke and toxic substances.
The resistance of the material to ultraviolet radiation, temperature extremes and to all types of microflora allows the material to be used long time, since it does not change its original appearance.
Ease of installation of finishing material - it is quite possible to do without additional insulation and installation of battens, if the wall has a flat surface. Works on finishing walls with cork are not accompanied by the formation of dust and a large amount of debris.

Panels from this unique material are produced in different sizes, and tiles are usually 300x600 or 300x300mm.

In addition to wall panels, floor panels are also made from the same material. They have special locking joints, thanks to which they form an almost seamless coating after laying.

Wall panels have a thickness of 3 mm and are produced in various shades - from amber to dark brown. These colors can be easily adapted to the interior, made in any of the existing styles. If desired, you can find a cork finishing material that has colored blotches - green, red or blue.

Installation of cork panels

Installation of cork panels is carried out in the following order:

Surface preparation. It will need to be well leveled - you can use it for this, and then treat the surface with finishing putty. After the coating dries, it is passed through sandpaper, which will create the desired level of roughness, contributing to better adhesion of the adhesive composition.
Marking is carried out on the prepared wall. It is best to draw the entire wall into rows, the width of which will depend on the size of the finishing panels, given that they will be fixed end-to-end.
Next, prepare a special glue. It is applied to the wall with a spatula only in the place where the next panel will be fixed, since the cork glue dries very quickly.

The panel is pressed tightly against the place smeared with glue, and then rolled with a roller. Within a minute, the panel should be glued to the wall.
Then the second panel is glued end-to-end to the first, then the third and subsequent panels. We must not forget to roll the surface with a roller.
Even small gaps should not remain between the panels.

Prices on different kinds cork wall coverings

Cork wall coverings

acoustic panels

Acoustic panels are indispensable in the fight against excessive audibility in the apartment. This decoration for walls and ceilings is made from different materials, which have one property in common - they all have a porous structure. It is this quality that gives high efficiency in the absorption and dispersion of sound vibrations.

The most effective of all sound insulators is acoustic foam rubber - it is inexpensive and quite durable material, which is more accessible than others comparable to it in terms of soundproofing qualities.

Acoustic foam rubber is produced in different shapes and sizes, has embossed or even surfaces. It can be combined with other materials and completely hidden from view.

In assortment construction stores there are other soundproofing materials that have a more rigid structure than that of foam rubber. They are easy to install, and to some extent they are able to eliminate the penetration of noise. But it is their rigidity that reduces soundproofing ability, since they reflect sound well, but do not absorb it.

These materials should be used in combination with foam rubber. So, for example, gypsum vinyl boards are used to mask foam rubber, but if they are used separately, there will be no soundproofing effect.

Sound-absorbing panels are produced in non-relief or embossed design. The latter are considered professional material, and are usually used in recording studios, in rooms located near production shops or busy highways.

The use of acoustic panels in apartments is not very common, but in recent years it has become more and more popular, since the walls of multi-storey buildings built of reinforced concrete panels have a high sound conductivity. This factor adversely affects the psyche, preventing a person from completely relaxing and resting. Acoustic panels provide the opportunity to completely soundproof a break room, but for this they will have to be installed on all wall surfaces.

Combined acoustic panels may include the same foam rubber, but masked on top with perforated plastic or gypsum fiber panels that will not reduce the effectiveness of sound absorption.

Installation of acoustic panels

Installation of foam panels is carried out as follows:

If the foam rubber is purchased separately, and does not have decorative coating, then it is mounted under exterior finish wall surfaces.
Soft plates are fixed on the surface with glue. If the wall decoration allows, then double-sided wide adhesive tape can be used for installation.
On top of the foam rubber, bars or crate profiles are fixed into the recesses of its relief pattern.
Then drywall sheets, PVC panels or other finishing material can be fixed on them. It will not affect the sound absorption efficiency of the foam rubber in any way.
In the same order, acoustic material is mounted on the ceiling and on the floor, and then closed on ceiling light panels, and on the floor - plywood or a wooden board.
Soundproof boards made in the form of sandwich panels can be mounted directly on the crate.

3D panels

Recently, the so-called 3D panels are gaining more and more popularity, which fit perfectly into any interior and give a striking decorative effect. This will be especially pronounced with correctly directed illumination, emphasizing the volume and smoothness of the shapes of the pattern.

3D panels are made from almost all of the materials already mentioned - it can be PVC, natural wood, chipboard, MDF, aluminum, pressed fiberboard, gypsum.

Since attention has already been paid to the characteristics of almost all of the listed materials, and gypsum 3D panels are the most popular for installation, their parameters and installation rules should be considered closer.

Gypsum 3D panels are made from fine-grained gypsum powder with the addition of special plasticizers, which give the material resistance to high humidity and allow for a balanced microclimate in the room. Other positive qualities of gypsum panels include the following:

Ecological purity of the material.
Gypsum panels are completely non-combustible.
Material lends itself different types finishing decorative finishes are painting, plastering, veneering, etc.
Properly mounted on the walls, the material has high strength to mechanical stress.
The walls acquire additional heat - and
The panels level the wall and hide all its flaws.
Ease of installation and ease of maintenance.

Installation of gypsum 3D panels

Gypsum 3D panels are mounted on the wall using gypsum-based glue.

Before starting the cladding, it is imperative to prepare the wall. It is best to carry out this process with the help of gluing it to the wall or fixing it to the crate.
To increase the adhesion of materials, the wall must be covered with a primer in one or two layers.
Next, you need to mark the wall, defining a perfectly flat horizontal line for installing the first row. It is recommended to install an aluminum J-profile for mounting the bottom row. It is set horizontally in level, and will not allow the plates to slide below the marking line.
The next step is to apply glue to the wall with a notched trowel - only to the installation area of the next panel.
The reverse side of the panel is also smeared with a thin layer of adhesive.

Further, the panel is strongly, but gently pressed against the wall. Glue on plaster base it seizes quickly enough, so it is better to hold the panel for a while, waiting for a good adhesion of the panel to the wall.
Often, for greater reliability during the installation of fairly heavy gypsum panels, they are additionally fixed with special dowels. The heads of the fasteners are sunk into plaster - then it will not be difficult to decorate them with putty.

A second panel is installed next to the first. Between them it is necessary to leave a small gap, which should be the same between all plates. Therefore, a template is often taken to comply with it, for example, a 5 mm thick wire, the segments of which are installed between the plates, and removed after the solution has solidified.
If a part of the panel needs to be used in a row, then the whole slab is marked and cut with a hacksaw.
The gaps between the plates are sealed with putty, and if necessary, the excess mixture is removed with a damp sponge.

After drying the seams, they are smoothed with fine-grained sandpaper.
The finished paneled wall is coated with a primer, and then, if necessary, tinted is applied.

Video: master class on the installation of gypsum 3D panels

If you decide to use wall decorative plates for decorating a room, you always have the opportunity to choose those that are most suitable in terms of design, installation technology and price for each specific case. Therefore, having studied the characteristics of the materials of manufacture and focusing on desired form panels, you can safely go to the store and choose the best option.

It is rather difficult to keep track of the rapid growth of the range of finishing materials in our country. The choice of such goods is very large. But samples from different materials are especially popular among buyers. Today we will introduce you to the most popular products of this group.

Wall panels (for interior decoration) today are made not only from traditional wood, which corresponds to the classic style of the interior - they are made from new and modern materials.

Wall panels for interior decoration

The panels are made on the basis of plastic (siding, plastic mirror, PVC), drywall, mineral wool. In this regard, they differ in technical characteristics and, accordingly, their scope in construction.

According to trade workers, MDF and PVC panels are the most popular. Why is this type of finishing material so in demand today? Wall panels for interior decoration have significant advantages over other materials. First, they are easy to install. Anyone can do this job. Secondly, in a matter of hours, with the help of panels, you can completely transform the room.

natural wood panels

A strict and elegant look is the main reason for their growing popularity. Such panels have long moved from offices to living quarters. They decorate living rooms, lobbies, corridors.

Wooden panels can also be mounted on the ceiling. Moreover, such decor is used not only in the classical style. It will be quite appropriate in the English style, art deco or modern.

Naturally, the price of panels made of precious wood is quite high.

MDF panels

MDF boards are a modern modification of fiberboard. Thanks to modern technology production managed to achieve a much higher density of the material.
Internal possible in rooms with high level moisture because they are moisture resistant. Such samples are easy to grind, and when cut they do not crumble or break.

Panels made of fiberboard and chipboard

In the manufacture of these materials, various synthetic resins are used. Recently, they do not contain formaldehyde - a substance hazardous to human health.

Some types of chipboard panels are made from wood chips that are compacted with lignin, a natural wood glue. This is an environmentally friendly material.

Often, chipboard panels are finished with vinyl wallpaper, textiles, which are glued with a special glue. Such samples improve sound and heat insulation in the room, reduce acoustics.

On the Russian market, MDF, fiberboard and VSP panels are represented by Agnes, One Step, Atex, Kosche, BS, Kronospan, Klassen, HDM, OSMO.

PVC panels

This type of panels is made of hard plastic with the addition of a special softener.

PVC-based interior trim has a number of undeniable advantages. They do not contain cadmium and asbestos, they are easy to clean, they are moisture resistant even at the joints, do not ignite and are durable. At the same time, air is passed through, which allows the coating to “breathe”.

Today, many of our compatriots use PVC panels for walls. For interior decoration, they are also convenient to use because they increase the level of sound insulation.

Diverse design

A huge advantage of this material is a wide variety of colors, patterns, patterns, which allows you to choose a finishing material for any interior.

Drawing on PVC panel applied by printing method, and then varnish it, thereby increasing the antistatic, resistance to ultraviolet rays and mechanical damage. The coating can be matte or glossy, and its strength is three times higher than that of lacquered wood.

PVC panels can be installed in the bathroom, toilet, kitchen, as they are absolutely not afraid of water.

Russian buyers are well aware of the products of such companies as Harol, Deceuninck, Grisfillex, Plastivan.

Mirrored

Such spectacular panels found wide application hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms. Quite often they are used in small apartments to visually increase the space.

Mirror panels for walls (for interior decoration) are made of polystyrene. From above they are covered with a plastic film, which can be mirrored or tinted. Panels are available in classic version or self-adhesive.

They cut well, it is quite easy to apply embossing and text on them. Due to the flexibility of the material, they are used for finishing columns, pylons, arches and other elements that have a rounded surface. Such panels are supplied to our market by the Austrian company SURO-BURG.

Cork panels

This material is not yet very common in our country, although it deserves attention. Cork is a plant tissue obtained from the bark of the cork oak that grows in Portugal. One cubic centimeter of such tissue contains about 40 million air-filled bubbles. it unique material- hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, with strong soundproofing properties.

Plasterboard panels

We have been accustomed to drywall in our homes for a long time. It is used in different types - plates of different sizes and panels, which are covered with vinyl with a decorative finish.

Depending on the material that covers drywall sheet, panels are made of the following types:

using the material "Pletex";
with PVC coating based on Devilon paper;
with PVC coating based on "Isoplen";
with PDO or PDSO film in the interior.

Brick interior wall cladding

Today, the use of brickwork elements in the interior is widespread. It can be whole walls lined with decorative blocks, or small fragments made of both brick and materials that imitate it. It can be painting, wallpaper and various panels.

Decorative ones made of plastic are distinguished by the fact that on one product that imitates masonry, there are "bars" of different shades. For the manufacture of such products, in addition to MDF and PVC, other materials are used (hardboard, plywood), but they have limitations in installation.

Advantages of wall panels

1. A fairly simple installation allows you to perform all operations yourself, in the most short time. The area of one sheet varies from 3 to 8 m 2. The panels are cut with an ordinary hacksaw for metal.

2. The light weight of the panels makes it possible to veneer almost any surface, regardless of the basis of the material. At the same time, there is no need for costly preparatory work, which naturally reduces the total cost of repairs or construction.

3. Wall panels - truly universal material. They can be used both inside and outside the building, for decorating ceilings, walls on a loggia or balcony.

5. The panels have a long service life - at least 10 years.

6. Choosing the right type of wall panels and following the rules for their installation, you can significantly increase the moisture protection, heat and sound insulation of the room.

In search of original solutions for wall and ceiling decoration in a living room, some opt for decorative panels. Such material can serve as an element of decor, as well as the main decoration. There are many types of decorative panels, which in most cases are highly moisture resistant, heat resistant and soundproof.

If you have not yet made your choice, then you should find out some of the advantages of this wall cladding technology. Decorative panels for interior wall decoration perfectly hide all irregularities. This allows you to save money on finishing works, namely on the alignment of the walls with plaster mixtures. This article will cover various options decorative panels, the installation of which can be carried out 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, it is not necessary to level the base. In a short period of time, a large area of \u200b\u200bthe wall can be processed. They are available in the market in many different shapes, sizes, textures and colors. Thanks to this, you will be able to choose exactly those panels that best suit the chosen style of the room.

There are three main types of decorative panels:

Rack.
Sheet.
Tiled.

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

Tiled . The panel is square in shape. Standard tile sizes are 30×30 and 90×90 cm.

leafy . It resembles sheet plywood, on top of which a drawing is applied. The thickness of such a panel ranges from 3 to 6 mm, and the dimensions are 1.22 × 2.44 m.

For their manufacture are used different materials:

Polyvinyl chloride.
Wood fiber board.
Chipboard.
Cork.
Wood.
Gypsum.

If speak about positive aspects ah decorative panels, here we can highlight the following:

Quick and easy installation. When fixing wall panels, there is no need to pre-prepare the walls. For their installation it is enough to have nails, glue, wooden blocks, stapler and other fixing material.
Versatility. In addition to their decorative role, they can serve as thermal and sound insulation.
Ease of maintenance. It is enough from time to time to wipe the surface of the decorative panels with a damp cloth.
Saving. Unlike the use of other finishing materials, wall cladding with panels is an economical option.
Design solutions. Decorative panels can be glued in different directions, for example, vertically, horizontally, diagonally and even in a diamond pattern.
Durability. The surface of the panels is resistant to mechanical stress.

Wooden panels

Solid wood decorative wall cladding panels 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 top layer. There are several methods for processing decorative panels:

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

Connection method

There are two mounting methods:

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

2nd way- groove-groove. With this docking method, colors and stitching will not match.

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

Types of wood

For the manufacture of such panels, wood of such tree species is used: 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. To do this, there is a special technique, where layers of different types of wood are securely fastened under high temperature and pressure.

Types and differences

Today, there are several methods for making decorative wooden panels which are presented in the table:

	The multi-layered wooden panel is the most common. The top layer is made of expensive wood veneer, and the middle layer is made of less valuable wood. In appearance, they completely resemble solid wood.
	Glued panel. Coniferous trees are used. Works well in humid environments. There is no formation of fungi and mold.
	Glued veneer panel. The product consists of several layers of thin veneer, which are glued together. To give the workpiece high strength, the layers are glued perpendicular to each other. Unlike a solid array, the cost of a glued panel is much lower. Most often, such a panel is used to finish the ceiling surface.
	Veneered from chipboard. The top layer is made of natural veneer, and the inner layer is made of chipboard. The blanks are heavy, so they are rarely used.
	Whole array. This is the most expensive material for decorative wall decoration. The pattern and texture correspond to the selected type of wood.

Advantages:

Great look.
Environmental friendliness of the material.
Helps to keep warm.
Durability.
Easy installation.
Ease of processing.
The ability to hide certain communications.
After a while, you can repaint.

Among the shortcomings stands out:

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

MDF and chipboard panels

Chipboard and MDF material differ in production technology. Unlike chipboard, decorative MDF panels are much 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, we compare MDF and chipboard with each other according to several criteria:

Characteristics	Comparison of fiberboard and MDF
*Safety*	In chipboard, harmful binder resins, urea-formaldehydes and phenol-formaldehydes, are used. Even in small quantities, they can adversely affect the human body. MDF panels, in turn, are made of natural materials.
*moisture resistance*	Both MDF and chipboard are coated with special water-repellent compounds. However, as a result of prolonged exposure to moisture, these materials begin to deteriorate. The only difference is that chipboard swells and warps faster than MDF.
*Treatment*	The surface of the chipboard is uneven and porous. Therefore, for its painting, it is necessary to pre-treat it, clean it and putty it. As for MDF panels, their surface already has a special coating, so they are ready for painting and other processing right away.
*fire hazard*	MDF has low level high temperature resistance.

Features of decorative MDF panels

MDF panels are obtained as a result of the dry pressing of sawdust. The material is processed under high pressure and temperature. To make the material very high quality and resistant to wear, urea resins are added to it.

Panels made from 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.
The ability to mount panels in any direction: diagonal, across or along the wall.
The resulting under-panel space after installation work can be used for laying communications, for example, electrical wires, internet and more.

It is worth highlighting 3 types of MDF panels:

Whole-pressed.
Laminated.
Moisture resistant.

They differ in the method of production, technical characteristics and decorative properties. For example, solid pressed boards have smooth surface from two sides. Laminated differ in that the front surface is covered with a thin polymer film. Due to this, resistance to mechanical stress, moisture, etc. increases. In this case, the film can have a variety of colors and designs.

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

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

Painted. The rough surface is treated with a special paint, which smooths out all the bumps and gives the product a glossy or matte look.
Glossy. The front side of the product is laminated with a transparent polymer film.
Veneered. They have the texture of real wood. This effect is achieved by applying a thin layer of wood veneer, up to 3 mm thick, to the MDF surface. In this case, you can use ash, oak and other tree species.

Features of decorative chipboard panels

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

Resistance to mechanical influences.
Strength.
Low sound and heat insulation.
Ease of processing.
Low cost.
Easy installation.

Chipboard sheets are covered with veneer or laminated with special plastic. Several varieties are known:

Matte coating. The design is used for natural stone, wood textures or textiles.
Glossy surface. The design is applied to imitate wood, stone, tile, marble and even vegetable patterns. As a coating, a special finish film coated with varnish can be used. It is resistant to scratches and abrasion.

It is also worth highlighting several varieties of decorative chipboard panels:

Rack	The panels are connected using the thorn-groove technology, and fixed to the crate with nails. This finish will support the weight of hanging accessories, shelves and other items. The dimensions of the product vary within the following limits: thickness 12 mm, width 12.5–30 cm, length 2.4–3.7 m.
Tile	They are attached to the wall on a rack frame with nails, self-tapping screws or using special glue. The dimensions of the decorative panel range from 300×300 to 980×980 mm.
leafy	Glued to the wall special glue or screwed onto the frame with self-tapping screws. The thickness of the decorative chipboard sheet panel is 6–8 mm, the length is 1.22–2.44 m. Additionally, the panels are finished with profiles, cornices, decorative corners, and the like.
Skinali	It is mainly used for arranging a kitchen apron. In its production, a moisture-resistant plate with a finish coating of 6 to 12 mm is used. Given the peculiarity of the coating, openings for sockets and other communications should be done very carefully.

Chipboard boards are produced with different markings and quality classifications:

E1. Such boards 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 children's room.
U2. Such material can contain from 10 to 30 mg of free formaldehyde per 100 g of dry chipboard. In this case, the use of such boards for the production of furniture is prohibited.
Super E. The cooker of this classification is ultra-safe. They are recommended to be used for decoration of residential premises, children's rooms and in the manufacture of furniture.

Fiberboard panels

Fiberboard stands for fibreboard. Its production is based on wood waste. Various components must be added to the composition of the material. In appearance, they resemble ordinary pressed cardboard. There are 2 types of decorative fiberboard panels:

Rigid.
Soft.

Rigid fibreboard

Excellent mechanical load resistance and resistance to abrasion. Based on such technical characteristics, they are mounted on the balcony, toilet and in the corridor.

The presence of a polymer film on the panel allows wet cleaning even use detergents containing 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 idea, decorative fiberboard panels can have different coverage: gloss, matte and textured finish.

Soft fiberboard

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

Although this type of fiberboard is soft, it has excellent thermal and sound insulation properties. The panel thickness of 12 mm is equal to wooden board in 450 mm.

The soft lining layer can be different:

Vinyl covering, reminiscent of wallpaper.
A layer of natural reed or linen covering.
Acrylic waterproof coating.

There is a huge opportunity to choose any colors, imitations and designs of decorative fiberboard panels.

Installation is carried out in the following ways:

For fastening to a wall - special glue.
To a wooden crate - with the help of staples and small nails.

Video comparing MDF, fiberboard and chipboard panels

PVC panels

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

There are several types of PVC panels:

	Narrow oblong lining. 3 m long, 30 to 60 cm wide.
	Tiled panel.
	Square PVC panel. The size of the sides can reach 100 × 100 cm.

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

Moisture resistance.
Durability.
Resistant to temperature changes.
UV resistant.
Operational safety.
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 solid without any chips.

As for the fastening method, several methods are known:

1 method: on glue.

2 method: on self-tapping screws or nails.

3 method: clasps.

4 method: brackets.

As for the first technique, it is mainly used for mosaic PVC panels. Plus, this installation method is considered the fastest and cheapest. In all other cases, it is necessary to construct a metal or wooden frame. If the room is with high humidity, the wood should be treated with special compounds, however, it is recommended to assemble a 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 such a panel is about 1 mm. If there are columns in the interior of the room, 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 shows several types of mosaic panels and approximate prices:

Dimensions of PVC panels

Depending on the type of decorative plastic pvc panels, they differ in their sizes:

Connection type

Panels are divided into several groups:

Embossed.
Seamless.
Having a chamfer or rust.

Seamless PVC panels are ideal for ceiling decoration. Due to the special connection, the joint is almost invisible. With a chamfer, they resemble the method of joining seamless panels. However, there is a chamfer in the end part. Rust means a decorative recess. They are used for finishing the ceiling / walls.

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

Choosing a quality PVC panel

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

Options	Specifications
Thickness	It is believed that high-quality PVC panels should have a thickness of at least 10 mm. It is known that the panel, which has a large thickness, is able to withstand a large load. If we are talking about finishing the ceiling, then the thickness may be slightly less than 10 mm.
Face thickness	This indicator determines the ability of the panel to withstand a certain load. For example, it is able to prevent punching, withstand mechanical stress, shock, and so on. Pay attention to the fact that if stiffening ribs are visible on the panel through the front side, then this indicates its low quality. Therefore, it is not recommended to install it on the ceiling and, especially on the walls. However, many may be attracted by its low cost.
Stiffeners: stiffness, location, number	Everything is simple here: the more stiffening ribs the panel has, the better quality it is. This also affects the resistance of the product to mechanical stress.
Distance between stiffeners	Between the stiffening ribs in the panel should be no more than 10 mm. If the distance is large, then the risk of dent formation is very high. Accordingly, after mounting such a panel, all dents will be clearly visible.
Coloring	Special attention is paid to the method and quality of painting PVC panels. Some manufacturers do not add one or another color pigment to the polymer mass when staining. As a result, this can lead to the formation of scratches that will be very visible. In addition, under the influence of ultraviolet rays, the color of the panel will fade.
Toxicity	Installation of PVC panels in a residential area requires compliance with safety rules. Therefore, before buying, ask the seller to provide you with a quality certificate. Some manufacturers use toxic substances which can adversely affect health. It is worth noting that when unpacking the panels may have a specific smell. But if a panel that has been used as a sample for some time already has such a smell, be careful!
	The greater the number of stiffeners and the thickness of the front side, the greater the weight of the PVC panel. If we talk about the standard weight, then it fluctuates around 1.5 kg / m 2. However, this is a conditional indicator, since much depends on the size and type of decorative panel.
Docking	Be sure to make sure that the connection method used in the panel you have chosen is reliable and of high quality.
The presence of chalk	Quality panels should contain no more than 20% chalk. The higher this index, the higher the brittleness of the material. Therefore, some unscrupulous manufacturers, in order to save money, add this component more than necessary. Checking the level of chalk in a plastic panel is very simple. Slightly bend the corner of the panel. If a crack or a white strip appears, then the amount of chalk exceeds the standard. If the panel is plastic, then you can buy it.
Manufacturer	Try to give preference to trusted manufacturers who have proven themselves on the positive side. Reviews on the forums about this or that material will help you make sure of this.

Gypsum panels

Gypsum decorative panels have replaced gypsum stucco. Moreover, they completely replaced the stucco molding, since this method of surface finishing is only suitable for classic design. The use of this material allows you to create corrugated surfaces, giving this or that room a beautiful appearance.

Among the advantages of gypsum decorative panels are the following:

Ease of installation. Gypsum is easily fixed to both horizontal and vertical surfaces. During production, the strict geometry of all parts is observed, thanks to which the resulting result will delight the eyes of aesthetes.
Long service life. Gypsum itself is resistant to different kind mechanical and other types of influences. Moreover, gypsum panels can easily cope with a small amount of moisture that has fallen on them. They easily cope with sudden changes in temperature.
Light weight. In the production of gypsum panels, lightweight gypsum is used. As a result, the installation process has no additional complications. In addition, walls or other surfaces do not experience additional load.
Environmental friendliness. The production 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. Extraneous noises from neighbors or from the street will not disturb you.
economy. This material can imitate quite expensive analogues, such as wood, stone, brick, and so on.
Heat saving. The existing heat inside the room will be better retained if the walls are lined plaster panels. Moreover, if the walls are thin, then 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.

Thanks to the availability 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.

Depending on the type of gypsum panel, they may have different sizes. For example, the size of square panels can vary within the range of 0.2 × 0.2 m - 0.9 × 0.6 m. The thickness of such elements also varies from 18 to 36 mm.

One of the main advantages of gypsum panels is the possibility of repeated staining. Therefore, if the walls in your room are treated with gypsum panels, after a while you can change their color without much difficulty.

Video about gypsum panels

Cork panels

Cork decorative panels are light and durable material, which is made from cork oak bark. In appearance, the material is presented in the form of a dense compressed mass with two polished surfaces.

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

*Advantages*	*Flaws*
Ease of installation	If the cork is in doubt, then it does not immediately return to its original form.
Environmental friendliness. Cork has the ability to delay harmful radiation.	If dents form in the plug during operation, they are not restored.
Hygiene. The special structure of the finished cork does not contribute to the accumulation of dust, moisture and dirt in its structure.	It does not have high thermal insulation properties. This parameter can be compared with a wall carpet.
Noise isolation.	Only glued cork tiles cannot be moved. Therefore, everything must be done super-precisely.
Vibration isolation.	High price.
Waterproof.	If handled carelessly, it can break through.
Eliminates the formation of mold, and the cork itself does not rot.
Durable.
Resistant to UV rays. After a while, it does not change its color.

Wall decorative cork panels are used in a variety of rooms:

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

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

Types and classification of cork panels

There are several types of cork coatings:

Roll.
Sheet. They can be square and rectangular.

As for sheet, they are of two types: type-setting and tiled. In the case of typesetting, they have a width of 100 mm, a length of up to 6 meters. Tiled ones also have different sizes from 300 × 300 mm to 980 × 490 mm. Given this diversity, you can create the most different elements interior design that will please your eye.

Also cork panels are classified according to their use. For example, they can be used to finish the floor, walls. There are insulating panels made of agglomerate. In order to increase the noise insulation properties, cork is used as a technical coating.

Some cork panels are made to be moisture resistant. They are faced with a double-sided laminated coating based on PVC, fiberboard, MDF. Chipboard-based cork panels are non-moisture resistant.

Today, 3D wall panels are widely used for fast and effective wall decoration. Thanks to this, you can create a variety of plots, combinations and more. You can combine decoration with furniture or other interior elements.

Wall 3D panels have a lot of advantages, unlike their counterparts. All the positive characteristics of this facing material are set out in the table:

*Ease of installation*	There is no need to create a perfectly flat wall surface. Minor flaws will not be able to spoil the overall appearance of the finish. There is a frame mounting technology. In this case, it is enough to make a rough finish, and then install and fix the frame.
*Easy to operate*	During operation, 3D panels can be washed with common household products. If wood or plaster was used as the material, then they will need more careful care.
*Environmental friendliness*	Natural materials can be used to create 3D decorative panels. For example, bamboo or other types of panels look beautiful.
*Increased wall insulation*	Attaching 3D panels to the wall surface increases the soundproofing properties. If you build a frame and put insulation in the space between the wall and the panels, then the level of sound insulation will be even higher.
*Noise isolation*	3D gypsum panels are especially distinguished by this property. As a result, the level of comfort increases significantly.
*Room size adjustment*	With the help of 3D panels, you can create various effects, for example, visually expand the room or raise the ceiling.
*Ability to combine with other materials*	The advantage of 3D panels is the ability to combine with other types of cladding. Thanks to this, special plots, textures and ranges of colors are created.

Types of 3D panels

A variety of materials are used for the manufacture of 3D wall panels. Each of them has its own technological features:

Gypsum. The material is relatively brittle. After installation, all joints are filled with a special putty. The surface of the panels can be painted in any color. If there is high humidity in the room, then it is not recommended to fix 3D panels on the walls. By itself, gypsum increases the heat and sound insulation properties of the wall. In addition, this material does not undergo combustion, so they are often used when facing fireplaces.
Metal. Apart from decorative properties, such panels differ in the high durability, reliability and safety. Such panels are mainly made of aluminum and its alloys. The planned three-dimensional pattern is applied to them by the perforation method. The blank is processed with a protective polymer film. So, several positive properties of such a finish can be distinguished at once: moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, Fire safety. Panels are mounted on a prefabricated frame.
Glass. In this case, 0.5 cm thick glass is used. The glass is strong enough. In the event of its destruction, it does not form sharp fragments. A similar glass structure in a car.
MDF. Products are highly moisture resistant, as the front side is covered with a special polymer film. It also promotes long-term use.

Plastic. Based on polymeric materials. In terms of their functions, such panels are similar to aluminum. Thanks to them, you can create various pictures, as well as select different color schemes. Plastic 3D panels are resistant to sudden changes in temperature. The material itself is plastic, light weight and durable. Moreover, plastic allows you to implement the most complex patterns.
Wooden. These are the most expensive 3D panels. However, their high cost fully pays off with their beautiful appearance. They are distinguished by their exquisite design and at the same time sophisticated execution. At the same time, the panels have a fairly large weight.

Video about the use of wooden 3D panels

Acoustic

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

Among the positive aspects, the following can be distinguished:

Variety of sizes.
Environmental friendliness.
Efficiency.
Excellent soundproofing.
Variety of colors and styles.

They are made from various materials, both hard and soft. Very often they are based on MDF, fiberglass, plastic, wood, foam rubber, etc. They can be mounted on ceilings and walls. The surface of the panel is corrugated and smooth. In professional studios, corrugated ones are predominantly used. They contribute to the absorption of all unnecessary and extraneous noise. These panels improve the quality of the recording.

How to choose

Basically, you should 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 the big hall.

Also, when choosing, you should pay attention to the size of the panels. Thin and long panels visually expand and lengthen the room. If the panels are large, then they will look beautiful in large rooms.

Important parameters must be taken into account:

Toxicity.
Smoke generation.
Ignition.
Flammability.

You should choose those products 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 must be no defects and all kinds of damage. Edges, corners and surface should not have any flaws. Protective covering should not have scratches and swelling. If one batch is purchased, then the color of all panels must match.

Prices

Of course, the main selection criterion has always been and remains the price. Most people who start a renovation first of all evaluate their budget. On the Russian market There are a variety of finishes available in different price ranges. You can find the most common models of wall decorative panels in the table below.

In addition to a wide range of this type of finishing materials, they also have a lot of advantages, among which the following should be noted:

The main advantage of wall panels is that there is no need to prepare the base wall, installing the panel allows you to get a perfectly flat surface without laborious and costly plastering.
installation of wall panels improves the sound and heat insulation of the room
under the panels can be discreetly placed engineering Communication(wiring, pipes)
ease of installation allows you to significantly reduce the time spent on wall decoration
strength, durability, reliability
affordable price

Another important advantage of wall panels - big choice materials from which they can be made. This makes it possible to buy panels that will optimally match both the style decision and the operating conditions.

MDF panels

Thanks to wall panels for interior decoration MDF are made from wood waste by hot pressing, this made it possible to exclude harmful components from the composition of the boards - toxic phenol and epoxy resin. That is why they can be used without restrictions for decorating residential premises (including children's), kitchens, office and public spaces. The application of a decorative film during the manufacturing process makes it possible to obtain panels with an original pattern and different textures (for example, brick-like or natural wood panels), while the surface itself can be matte or glossy.

The use of lamination does not allow dust and dirt to be fixed on the plane, so MDF panels are very easy to clean - it will be enough just to periodically wipe them with a damp sponge (rag). These panels are easy to install and additional elements(corners, planks, platbands, fillets) are laminated with similar films, so the whole room can be decorated in a single style direction.

Fiberboard panels

Slightly heavier and thicker, with characteristics that are slightly inferior to MDF, fiberboard panels attract with an affordable price and a large selection of textures and colors. They are produced in all forms (slatted, tiled and sheet panels), and the worktop itself can be finished with veneer, wooden mosaic, sheathed in leather or after installation it can be simply painted.

Chipboard panels

They are popular due to their low price. Uncoated chipboard panels themselves look very unattractive, but there is a large selection of wall panels covered with veneer or plastic coating. Due to the significant weight, the chipboard board is quite problematic in installation, does not tolerate moisture, so it is most often used for corridor finishing, hallways and other utility rooms.

Wooden panels

Natural wall panels tree distinguished by exquisite aesthetics, their use allows you to add nobility, solidity and prestige to the interior. Most often, for the manufacture of wooden wall panels, an array of valuable species is used, and mahogany, rosewood, linden, walnut, and cherry veneer are used for decoration. To achieve more decorative effect, when creating them, they actively use a wide palette of natural wood shades, mirror inserts, colored lacquer, gilding and intarsia carvings, so wood panels are a must interiors in classic style.

Wooden panels have a rather limited scope - they cannot be installed in rooms with high humidity, even the use of special varnishes and impregnations cannot protect them from negative impact moisture. Yes, and in ordinary rooms, in order to protect the panels from cracking (due to the alternation of the processes of wood absorption of moisture and its evaporation), it is necessary to maintain a constant humidity level of about 60%. Another significant disadvantage of wood panels is their high cost.

bamboo panels

A kind of wooden panels, but at the same time they are much lighter and not so sensitive to changes in humidity. They are ideal for creating country style interiors, ethnic or African style.

Wall panels 3D

Decorative coating with a three-dimensional effect. Such a panel has a three-layer structure:

the foundation - gypsum with reinforcing stack, MDF, aluminum, etc.
relief layer - for its production, gypsum is mainly used, less often - aluminum, plastic, wood and other materials
strengthening and decorative layer - to add strength and durability to the volumetric structure, the front side of the panel is treated with PVC film, enamel, less often with veneer or leather.

Initially 3D panels created as wall, but due to the abundance of textures, patterns and colors, they are actively used for ceiling decoration, as well as for decorating niches or furniture, decorating the head of a bed, for contrasting walls (one or more), very often a relief wall can act as independent decorative object. With their help, you can effectively carry out the zoning of the room, 3D panels look very impressive as a decor for load-bearing columns.

Advice! To make the effect of installing 3D panels more obvious and interesting, it is advisable to highlight them with floor, wall or ceiling lamps, thanks to the relief elements, you will get a unique play of light and shadow.

Plastic panels

PFC panels attract with their low cost, variety of colors, simplicity and accessibility of transportation and installation, undemanding maintenance (it is enough to wash regularly, while it is allowed to use household chemicals). At the same time, they have good heat and sound insulation properties, excellent hygienic qualities, and are resistant to moisture, which determines their demand for finishing bathrooms and toilets. They tolerate temperature extremes well, so they can be mounted in unheated rooms.

The disadvantages include their fragility - at peak loads (shocks), they can break or crack. If the plastic is of poor quality, then after a few years, under the influence of ultraviolet light, the paint will noticeably burn out, and white will turn yellowish. But the main issue is the safety and environmental friendliness of plastic panels, so they are definitely not recommended for decorating children's rooms, and it is better to use them minimally in living quarters.

According to the form of manufacture, wall panels are classified:

type-setting rack - these are long (usually within 2.4-3.7 m) up to 30 cm wide planks, the thickness of which varies between 9-12 mm, which can be made of wood, PVC, fiberboard, chipboard or MDF. Most often, slatted panels are used for wall decoration in rooms with complex geometry (for example, a lot of corners) or in small rooms. With the help of light-colored slatted panels, you can visually adjust the space in small room(kitchen, hallway, hallway or bathroom). With the horizontal position of the rails, the room will become visually more elongated, with a vertical arrangement, the ceiling height will optically increase. Rack wall panels attract with ease of installation - on the installed crate (wood, aluminum profile) they are fastened with brackets (using a construction stapler) or self-tapping screws

tiled panels - have the shape of a square with sides of 30-100 cm. Combining on a plane a different arrangement of panels with different wood patterns, placing them on two or three levels and under different angles, you can get a unique and original decoration of accent walls. To enhance the effect, you can add built-in lighting to the cladding. The fastening of tile panels is carried out with glue and less often with the help of clamps.

sheet panels - the largest (for example, a fiberboard panel has a size of 1.22 × 2.44 m and a thickness of 6 mm) version of the wall panel. This is precisely their main advantage - with the help of sheet panels, you can quickly finish surfaces of a large area. The working surface of such a panel sheet is a multilayer structure on which a pattern is applied, or a texture that accurately imitates stone, wood, brick, leather, or a combination of several at once. facing materials. For the installation of sheet panels, glue is most often used, and the seams formed between them are filled with moldings.

Plastic wall panels are also a recent material made from rigid PVC with minimal softener. The panels can be safely used in almost any room, even in showers, because. they have a number of significant advantages: water-resistant, fire-resistant, hygienic, with a long service life. Plastic panels are the most popular variety among their “classmates”. This comes with a number of benefits. Let's take a closer look.

Properties of plastic panels

Environmental friendliness. It should be noted that polyvinyl chloride is used for the production of food packaging, pipes, medical equipment. By SES rules, PVC finishing panels are recommended for schools, sports and medical facilities.
Fire resistance. It turns out that the ignition temperature of the panels is +370 degrees, while the panels made of fiberboard and chipboard light up at +250 degrees. But that's not all: as experiments show, PVC panels emit 2 times less smoke during combustion than panels made of chipboard and fiberboard. And when tested for toxicity, it turned out that the combustion products of chipboard and fiberboard are one and a half times more toxic than their “classmate”. Also, do not forget that the finishing panels belong to the category of self-extinguishing materials.
Moisture resistance. Wall panels, due to the flat surface, do not retain moisture at all, and the absence of pores contributes to the fact that microbes and mold cannot get along on the wall surface. That is why the material is often used in the bathroom and kitchen.
Ease of installation. It's no secret that the installation of panels is not a big deal, it can even be handled not very well. experienced master. The material does not require any preparatory work and surface leveling. Moreover, the damaged part of the structure is easily replaced.
Decorative abilities. The plastic panels are wide selection colors and shapes. There are options with a printed pattern on the surface using a thermal film. The material is able to decorate any surface due to which it is considered the most popular finishing option.

Size of plastic panels

The thickness of the panel can be divided into two subtypes - these are 5 mm and 8.9.10 mm. The second subtype (size 8-10 mm) has moldings of the same size.

Clapboard. The length of the panel is 3 m, width - 10 cm and rarer 12.5 cm (has a double profile). The most popular "European" with a wide lock and another less popular option with a narrow lock - "Polka". Produced mainly white color, rarely found in color.
Panel. The most popular lengths of plastic panels are 260, 270 and 300 cm; the width can be 15 - 50 cm, but the most common size is 25 cm. The panel can be painted, varnished or with thermal film applied. An almost imperceptible seam when assembled is the main difference between a panel and a lining.
Sheet. PVC sheets can also be called PVC boards. The width of the sheet can be 80-203 cm, the length is from 150 to 405 cm. The most popular sheets are made of foamed PVC, while the top layer of the panel can be impact-resistant and smooth.

Benefits of using wall panels

Using wall panels as a finishing material, you can avoid such preparatory moments as leveling the walls, as well as removing old plaster, wallpaper and paint, i.e. pre-finished walls. In addition, the installation of wall panels does not require special tools or equipment, as well as the special qualifications of the master. All that is needed for this is a stapler, nails, wooden bars and the panels themselves. Among other things, wall panels will provide excellent sound and heat insulation in the room and mask computer, telephone and other electrical cables. They do not need special care either, all that is required is to wipe them once a month with any detergent Or just a damp cloth. And if necessary, damaged elements are easily replaced. But usually wall panels have long term services, they are durable, hygienic and resistant to mechanical stress - all this will eliminate the need for annual cosmetic repairs.