When building a private house, a planned project is often chosen, which is not original. But interior wall treatment will help make your home individual. To create a unique cozy atmosphere, banal wallpaper will not be enough. It is better to pay attention to decorative panels for walls. This material, from the moment of its appearance, quickly gained popularity and demand.
3D wall panels for interior decoration Source lost-empire.ru
Types of panels for decoration
The emergence of panels for wall decoration must be thanked to medieval France. It was there that carved boiserie made of wood with gilding appeared. They decorated palaces, and from that time on, the use of such decorations became a sign of wealth and aristocracy.
Today, decorative panels are a rational solution to many problems during renovation. Due to the fact that the material is attached to the sheathing, you can hide any unevenness in the walls. And they refuse plaster altogether.
Decorative panels for walls made of solid wood Source mykaleidoscope.ru
The finishing material is produced in the form of:
- sheets;
- slabs;
- rack
Each of them has its own advantages, so it is necessary to consider them in more detail.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of wall panels over other finishing options is ease of installation. With them, the interior of the room will take on a different look, and this can be achieved without large-scale renovations. In addition, they have the following number of advantages:
- Sound and heat insulation. The installation feature using guides allows you to install insulation or sound insulation in the space between the slabs and the wall;
- A large number of color and design options. On the market you can purchase products of various colors, shapes (embossed), types of coating (veneer, paint, plastic coating, film), as well as semi-finished products for subsequent painting or applying another coating;
- Low cost, comparable to the price of wallpaper, with a longer service life;
- Aesthetically attractive appearance;
- Durability, resistance to care products. They can be washed using household chemicals without the risk of damaging the decorative coating.
Like any human creation, wall panels have disadvantages:
| Fragility (applies only to plastic products). | They may wrinkle or crack from minor mechanical stress. |
| Fire hazard. | The materials from which wall coverings are made are flammable and can ignite from high temperatures or open fire. |
| Toxicity. | When ignited, the material of the slabs releases harmful substances that poison the body. With careful operation and compliance with fire safety measures, you can avoid the situations described above. |
Materials for wall panels
Since the panels can be made from a wide variety of materials, this makes it possible to use them in any design project. From classic or ethnic to the most modern design styles. After all, each of them has an individual approach and its own materials.
Decorative 3D panels for walls using volumetric cubes Source sense-life.com
Wooden
People learned to use natural wood to decorate rooms a long time ago. The highest quality material is obtained from solid wood. It is constantly in demand and finds a worthy place in the design of libraries and offices. The types of wood used for production include oak, beech, ash, walnut and teak.
Decorative wooden panels for walls decorated in a classic style Source grandecor.ru
Such products have a high price. Therefore, for those who value naturalness, but do not have enough money, it makes sense to focus on budget options. Panels made of pine and spruce do not have such a spectacular texture as products made from valuable wood. Because of this, they often have to be further decorated - painted or treated with stain.
But the development of technology has made it possible to produce combined materials. Visually, they are not much inferior to those made from solid wood, but their price is much lower. This is because during manufacturing, valuable wood is found only on the front part of the panels. It is glued onto a pine base. Or they even use chipboard made from wood waste (sawdust and wood chips).
Horizontally arranged wood panels in the bedroom interior Source cfrl.ru
Such veneered panels can have very rare and expensive types of wood on their front side. Connoisseurs can appreciate the decor made of rosewood, rosewood, wenge, zebrawood, ebony and tineo. A cheaper option is considered to be a combination of a simple base and Karelian birch bark. It is glued to the front side and covered with matte varnish.
But such products are also considered natural and therefore no less popular for use in room decoration. Most often, such decorative wall panels are used to emphasize the luxury of a classic style. For example, paneled structures (boiserie) are specially ordered, which perfectly convey the spirit of past centuries.
Chipboard
Pressed slabs need to be considered in more detail. This material is considered the cheapest. Particleboard or fibreboard is typically used to line wall spaces. And usually their surface requires further decoration. Therefore, after installation, wallpaper or paint is applied to them.
Veneered panels for walls made on the basis of chipboard Source archistroyka.ru
The industry produces pressed boards with a smooth laminated surface. Sometimes already covered with veneer. Such panels are used only for simple decoration of hallways or corridors, since they have two significant drawbacks.
During production, a substance containing formaldehyde is used to bind materials together. In large quantities it is very dangerous to the health of others. True, any of the pressed slabs, before going on sale, undergoes control by the sanitary and epidemiological station.
Rectangular decorative panels for walls made of chipboard, lined with veneer Source oporaug.ru
The second disadvantage is weak resistance to high humidity and poor tolerance to cold. Therefore, they are not recommended for use on walls on the balcony. Due to these shortcomings, the popularity of the material has sharply decreased, but it still finds application.
MDF
This improved and modern version of chipboard is, due to inexperience, confused with modified plywood. As a rule, due to incorrect decoding of the abbreviation. In fact, these are the capital letters of the company Medium Density Fiberboard, which was the first to produce this material.
MDF has the following advantages:
- More durable compared to chipboard.
- They resist high humidity well.
- They have a long service life.
- Easy to install.
- Easy to clean.
- Completely harmless to others.
The last statement is true, although similar technologies are used for the production of boards as for the production of chipboards. But instead of harmful formaldehyde, plant lignin is used to bind the components.
Because of this, MDF is included in the category of natural materials. And since the panels are completely environmentally friendly, they are allowed for decoration in children's and medical institutions. The material practically does not respond to changes in ambient moisture and temperature. But direct contact with water is extremely undesirable.
Wall panels made from MDF to decorate a room in a classic style Source remontnik.ru
MDF production is very diverse. They are made in all three types - slatted, tile and sheet. Most often, the surface of the material is finished with veneer to imitate natural wood. But any breed can be tinted in any color. The front part is left smooth or a relief pattern is created on it. Usually the surface is laminated.
The relief is formed at the pressing stage. And more complex and voluminous patterns are made by milling. Imitations of various masonry structures, from brick or stone to tiles, are very popular. Moreover, any pattern can be placed on the surface. But the pinnacle is the creation of a three-dimensional surface with a 3D effect.
PVC finishing
This material is suitable for finishing any apartment. It has the appearance of a lining, and sheet specimens of various widths and lengths are also found. Their thickness can reach 8 mm.
Sheet panels will significantly speed up the assembly work, since the large size of the slab takes up more space on the wall. PVC material does not contain harmful impurities; it is often used for finishing bathrooms. Its surface can be washed using cleaning solutions.
The panels are painted in different color tones, and can give any look to the natural material. With their help, it is easy to hide toilet pipes in the restroom. PVC is even used for finishing ceilings. It is convenient to install lighting fixtures in them.
Attaching the material to the wall is quite simple; even an inexperienced builder can do it. The material will last for decades in operation. In this case, sudden changes in temperature are not allowed.
Varieties of design
Construction stores offer a huge selection of finishing materials. Each type is distinguished by its own modification, method of fastening and structural components. On sale are:
Rack elements. They are long slats whose size ranges from 250 cm to 350 cm. The thickness of each part varies from 9 to 15 mm. This material is suitable for decorating a small room or its corner parts.
Installation of slatted wall panels is carried out by attaching parts to a metal frame using short self-tapping screws.
Tiled structures. They are large squares. The dimensions of the panels range from 40 to 80 cm. Installation of such elements is carried out using special glue. You can also use additional fasteners that secure the elements together.
Such structures are made from MDF, fiberboard and chipboard. These materials have a low cost, which makes them accessible to absolutely everyone.
Sheet panels. Among all the models they have the largest parameters. The length of the finished product is about 1.5 * 2.5 m. The thickness of the canvas varies between 5 -7 mm. They consist of fiberboard or MDF. On the surface of the panel there is a textured base that imitates natural wood, tile or brick.
