Decorative panels for interior wall decoration: types, materials, installation nuances

Sometimes, when faced with a repair performed by someone on their own, I want to ask: “Have you thought at all before starting? And if you thought, then with what? " Indeed, looking at how people glued ordinary wallpaper in the kitchen or in the bathroom "to make it beautiful" you want to close your eyes. And apparently there was no one to stop them. Today I want to talk about such an interesting finishing material as decorative panels for interior wall decoration. In such rooms (and in any other) they look great, and their installation is not too difficult. But let's talk about everything in order.

Wooden panels in wall decoration look gorgeous

3D gypsum panels - volumetric drawing of a horizontal wave

What are decorative panels for interior wall decoration and their advantages over other materials

Decorative panels for interior decoration have recently become more and more popular. And this is not surprising - a beautiful, inexpensive and practical material, which is also quite simple to install, could not fail to interest professional finishers and home craftsmen.With all the listed advantages, they are also quite easy to clean, and the range of such products on the shelves of hardware stores is quite wide.

Among other things, it is now possible to purchase wall panels for interior decoration from any material: wood, plastic, chipboard or Fiberboard... But why are they called decorative? There are several reasons for this:

The areas of application of finishing panels are also different. For interior decoration, outdoor balcony, bathroom or kitchen. But still, first things first. First, you need to understand in more detail what is used to make panels for interior wall decoration, along the way, considering the scope of products from various materials.

Finishing the bathroom with PVC panels. And it seems that there are tiles on the walls

Materials for the manufacture of wall panels for interior decoration works

The production of sheet wall panels for interior finishing works is nowadays put on stream, which has made it possible to significantly reduce their cost. If we talk about availability, then everyone can choose the price category that is convenient for him due to the material from which these products are made. Let's consider what different types of wall panels can be made of. The main materials found on the shelves are:

Well, now we will consider each of these types in more detail, having understood all the positive and negative sides.

This is how they are - panels made of artificially aged wood

Interior wall decoration with wood panels and their positive qualities

It's probably not worth talking about the fact that this is an environmentally friendly material. It is also generally known that it is warm enough and is unlikely to ever lose its relevance. But few people think about the fact that wooden wall panels absorb noise very well, which means that the room will become quieter, and the sounds from the apartment will be heard less from the neighbors.

With the assortment that is now presented in hardware stores, it is quite easy to pick up any desired structure. This means that there is a possibility of interior decoration of the walls with wooden panels for any species and colors. Of course, such material has its drawbacks, which, however, are not too significant. And yet it is impossible not to mention them. The main thing is that wooden wall panels are afraid of moisture, which means they cannot be used in the bathroom. There are alternatives to solve this problem. For example, in order not to disrupt the general style of the room, you can use other materials that are not afraid of moisture. It can be a wood-like wall panel made of PVC.

Antique finishing in minimalism is a good solution for the interior

As for the installation, it is made more often on a metal frame from a profile. And although this creates some inconvenience, such as a slight decrease in the area of ​​the room, it also makes it possible to hide irregularities and defects in the floors.

But the main advantage of this material is its aesthetics. Regardless of the environment, this finish will look great.

Fiberboard and chipboard - what disadvantages can be noted in such materials

If we talk about chipboard, then the main disadvantage, of course, is its weight. Rather heavy chipboard panels for walls are rather inconvenient to install. And although fiberboard products are devoid of this drawback, they have one thing in common - the humidity in the room is destructive for them. And if a single hit of any liquid on a natural wood does not threaten anything (you can just wipe it and forget about it), then, for example, a wall panel made of fiberboard or chipboard can immediately become unusable, since the glue in their composition is not able to hold wet chips. As a result, the place where the water has gotten becomes noticeably thicker (a kind of blister appears). And such a thickening can no longer be eliminated by anything.

Chipboard is a rather heavy material, and finishing with such shields is not easy

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Interior decoration with MDF wall panels

However, coating materials are quite varied these days and some may provide some protection from water. Among them, the most famous is MDF. 3D panels with this coating look very good. Such material is ideal for a nursery or bedroom.

Brick MDF panels look quite interesting, creating the illusion of an unplastered wall. Recently, this style of decoration has become quite popular.

And this is MDF-coated fiberboard. Looks like natural wood

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Interior decoration with PVC wall panels is the cheapest way

Decorative PVC panels are quite widespread in interior decoration, not only because of their low cost. Their main advantage is their versatility. After all, such a material is not afraid of moisture and tolerates temperature extremes quite well. Of course, we are not talking about winter weather outside the premises, but a slight increase in high humidity, which may be in the kitchen or bathroom, cannot cause any harm to such panels. In addition, the installation of this material is quite simple. Even home craftsmen can do it without any specific knowledge and skills.

Small uneven surfaces do not interfere with the installation of PVC boards on walls, even with adhesives, which significantly helps to save room space. Well, if we consider bathrooms and toilets, then we can note a rather simple cleaning of their surfaces from various contaminants. In this case, it is quite possible to use various liquid detergents or gel formulations.

Guided by the fact that the use of plastic decorative panels is the most common, below we will provide detailed step-by-step instructions for their installation, which will certainly be useful for novice home craftsmen.

Variety of MDF products. You can choose any color

As for the colors, here its assortment is much more diverse than that of other materials. Structural drawings or panels are most in demand. Plastic panels for interior decoration under a brick also cause a rather high interest among consumers.

And of course, you cannot ignore the plastic coating that imitates natural material. It can be a plastic panel for wood or decorative rock... Just in order not to violate the integrity of the composition in the apartment, a similar finish can be used for the bathroom and kitchen. Well, as already mentioned earlier, so that the dear reader has an idea of ​​how the installation of such decorative panels is carried out, we will consider one of its options, taking, for example, a glazed and insulated loggia in an apartment.

The procedure and nuances of work on the installation of plastic decorative panels: step-by-step instructions with photo examples

Photo	Action being performed
	First you need to fix the crate on the insulated wall. It can be either wooden or metal. A similar structure is attached, depending on the base material, on self-tapping screws or dowel nails
	If self-tapping screws are used, then it is more convenient to work with a screwdriver
	The distance between the battens should be about 50-60 cm
	We check with a level whether the frame rises evenly. In our case, a small deviation is visible
	We put a plate of penoplex (you can use any materials at hand) and pull the batten rail to the wall
	This time everything is in order, which means you can continue
	The bottom batten should be slightly higher than the floor (about 1-2 cm)
	We go around difficult corners and window sills with pieces of rails like this
	The ceiling lathing is performed in a similar way. A rectangle should be formed at all corners of the wall perimeter - for the outer panels this is very important
	Installing the first panel ...
	... and we also check it with the mounting level - this is very important
	Next, the panel is attached using a self-tapping screw with a press washer on the edge so that it can be covered with the next element
	Installing the second panel ...
	... by combining it with the first one so that there is no gap left and the seam is practically invisible. We also fix it with a self-tapping screw. Further, in a similar way, we continue to work to the end of the wall.
	If necessary, narrow the panel, cut it with an assembly or clerical knife
	Complex protrusions are measured and drawn, a small incision is made ...
	... and then the cross-sections are cut out with a hacksaw for metal
	Now you need to insert the panel into the groove of the previous one and fix it in place
	Finish bends like these will help you make a neat corner.
	We attach them to the finished wall with a self-tapping screw ...
	... and insert the next wall panel
	Now we continue the same actions in a circle.
	The last panel is fastened in reverse. First we insert it into the finish line ...
	... and then gently pressing - into the groove of the previous panel ...
	... and we combine them, removing the gap
	It remains to install the F-shaped corners on the jambs of the door and frame

As you can see, there are no difficulties in this work, and the payment for the services of a professional can result in a considerable amount.

Gypsum and gypsum vinyl panels - what are their features?

Speaking of gypsum panels, it should be noted that despite the convenience of their installation, they have a number of disadvantages. To begin with, gypsum panels absorb moisture very well. And if in the bedroom it will simply dry the air, then such panels will absorb into the kitchen not only splashes from shells, but also all odors that will become very unpleasant over time.

You also need to pay attention to the cost of gypsum panels for interior wall decoration. With a different structure, the price of such a finishing material can skyrocket to enormous sizes, which means that such a repair cannot be called budgetary.

With regard to moisture resistance, gypsum vinyl showed itself better. But still, gypsum is gypsum. Such material also has one more significant disadvantage: gypsum vinyl wall panels, as well as simple gypsum, have a fairly large weight, which can increase with increased humidity.

Range of gypsum vinyl wall finishing materials

And yet we must pay tribute, such a finishing material has shown itself well in new buildings. If someone is not in the know, recently commissioned houses “play” for another 3-5 years. This is due to the gradual settlement of the foundation. So it is gypsum and gypsum vinyl panels that tolerate such deformations quite well.

Cork wall panels: pros, cons and installation options

This material has more than enough advantages. Indeed, in addition to the decorative function, wall cork panels are also practical. In fact, it is both excellent insulation and a material that perfectly isolates noise.

Basically, installation is done with glue. There are cork veneer panels that are installed using special locks, but their price is very high and will hardly be affordable for the average home craftsman. Such wall cork panels are less likely to be assembled by the person who purchases them.

The cork on the wall looks pretty good, but rather poor

If you pay attention to the price categories of such material, then it can be noted that they are divided into three groups:

Some higher value products already have an adhesive surface. The difference in price is more than offset by the absence of the need to purchase the train separately.

Wall decoration with cork panels also has its own nuances. For example, the installation itself begins not from the corner of the room, but from the center, along the strip drawn along the installation level. This avoids unevenness.

But this cork cover is already more interesting.

Of course, such a material cannot be used in wet rooms, and this is an undoubted, although probably the only big drawback. In order to understand what happens to such a canvas in a humid environment, you can just remember a thermos with a similar cork. When soaked, it swells and increases in size. It is for this reason that cork wall panels are used only in rooms with normal humidity.

And yet there are rooms in the apartment where such coverage is sometimes simply necessary. It's about the nursery. Indeed, in addition to noise and thermal insulation, the cork sheet is elastic-soft. This means that even if a child hits, such panels will protect him from serious injury.

Glass wall panels - aesthetics and style of an expensive interior

It's no secret that glass has long ceased to be just a material for a window opening. Nowadays, tables and sinks for kitchens, and even cabinets with washbasins for bathrooms are made from it. The decoration did not escape such implementation.

The use of glass panels for walls is absolutely acceptable in any room, although they are most widely used in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. But in children, the use of such material is undesirable, in contrast to cork. After all, no matter how strong the glass is, there is always a risk of damage during the game.

Glass in decoration is the top of the style, although it is quite difficult to install.

Among the disadvantages, in addition to instability to mechanical stress, can be called high cost and a lot of difficulties in installation. And although many craftsmen who have been dealing with such panels for a long time and say that everything is quite simple, beginners should not do such work. Of course, if there is no experienced mentor nearby.

Glass wall panels can be either transparent or patterned, or textured or 3D. As for the methods of fastening, then most often it is through bolt fastening or "in the groove" with already fixed wooden, plastic or aluminum structures. Installation on an adhesive base is not performed.

Wall panels for sound insulation: what they are made of and how they are mounted

Acoustic or noise-absorbing panels are quite popular these days. It is possible that it is for this reason that manufacturers offer quite a lot of options for their execution. So what are these products made of?

Photo example	Manufacturing material	general description
	Wood fiber	Wood fibers are bonded together using cement or gypsum, after which small slabs are produced from this mass. The color of such material can be any
	Basalt	The basis is almost the same basalt-based mineral wool. They have a micro-embossed fire-safe structure
	Plasterboard panels	Plasterboard with various perforation options. Can be painted in any color suitable for the interior
	Gypsum	The panels are available in various shapes and patterns
	Fiberglass materials	The thickness of the board covered with fiberglass can be up to 5 cm.
	Polyurethane foam	Quite easy to install and lightweight foam material. The standard color is gray. Relief - any
	Melamine panels	Synthetic material that perfectly absorbs sound. Coloring in the desired color is allowed

In general, decorative acoustic panels were practically not used until recently, but nowadays they have gained immense popularity. The explanation is simple - if a musician lives in an apartment, then it is not always possible to maintain silence, which the neighbors do not really like. And the use of acoustic wall panels eliminates these problems. In this case, a similar coating is used not only on the walls. Indeed, in apartment buildings people live both from below and from above. Therefore, acoustic ceiling panels are also used.

But the most interesting combination of positive qualities is obtained when decorating children's playrooms with similar material. After all, a child needs noisy and active games. At the same time, in addition to absorbing sounds, placing soft panels on the wall will protect children from injury if they fall or hit the wall.

Interior decoration with 3D wall panels

The most surprising in appearance finishing material appeared on the shelves of building stores relatively recently, but has already gained popularity among craftsmen. Although some of their similarity is present even in the interiors of medieval castles. Apparently it's not for nothing that they say that the new is the well-forgotten old.

Design solution for 3D finishing - quite stylish

Such textured 3D panels can be made of wood or plastic, plaster or glass. That is why they can find their fans in all segments of the population. For example, if a person likes environmentally friendly and natural materials, it will be optimal to purchase wooden 3D panels for walls, but if you need something cheaper, you can pay attention to PVC.

It is very difficult to explain what such products look like in words.That is why we propose to consider the appearance of 3D panels for walls in the interior, photo examples of which are presented below.

It is worth dwelling on the installation of such panels in more detail. It should be noted that, for example, gypsum is quite heavy. This should be taken into account when performing work

Now you can easily buy forms for 3D gypsum panels. In this case, you do not have to worry if one of them breaks during installation. You can always replace it by making a new one right at home.

Installation and operation of decorative panels in damp and warm rooms

It is not uncommon for inexperienced craftsmen to make mistakes when decorating rooms such as a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, using materials that cannot withstand a humid atmosphere. This is not surprising. Indeed, in stores, some unscrupulous sales assistants cheat in order to increase sales. And even experienced people are often faced with the fact that instead of a moisture-resistant material, they are trying to sell the most ordinary and cheapest one.

A bathroom in dark colors is a rather unusual solution

Let's try now to figure out how not to fall for the bait of such dealers, so as not to bite your elbows later looking at the damaged walls in the bathroom or in the kitchen.

First you need to decide which room will be finished. After all, one thing is moisture in the bathroom, and quite another is the temperature and steam from the hob in the kitchen. Naturally, we immediately sweep aside natural wood, chipboard and fiberboard. You can also set aside gypsum, which absorbs a lot of moisture. Thus, there are only two materials that can be used in such rooms - glass and plastic. It is their characteristics that we will consider in more detail now.

Wall decoration of the bathroom and toilet - which panels to choose?

Of course, in such rooms, material is needed that will not absorb moisture. And the most convenient for this parameter will be PVC or plastic. In addition, there are places in the bathroom where decorative wall decoration is useless and this should also be taken into account. Indeed, in this case, you need to bypass them (for example, a sink or a bathroom). Just plastic moisture-resistant panels for walls in this case are most acceptable due to their ease of cutting.

If we take glass as an example, then even though it is not afraid of moisture, it has a significant drawback - it cannot be cut off as needed at home. Hence the conclusion - the most successful solution would be the use of plastic for interior decoration of the bathroom with wall panels.

There is one more solution for such premises. An interesting and budget solution can be waterproof slabs for walls with a coating similar to linoleum. But still, such material cannot be compared with panels.

If the kitchen, then it is glass

Kitchens and materials for their decoration

And again we choose one of the two options. But in this case it is the opposite - only glass, and no doubt about it. And now we will explain why. Modern decorative glass panels for the kitchen are quite durable, are not afraid of high temperatures from the hob and are very easy to clean. It does not matter which cleaning agent is used. Also, their environmental friendliness can be attributed to the positive qualities. Well, it's probably not worth talking about aesthetic appearance, everything is clear without words.

The only inconvenience that may arise when choosing such a material is the rather complicated installation of decorative panels on the kitchen wall.But nevertheless, with a competent approach and a thorough study of information on this topic, such work is quite doable.

As for the texture, with such a wide range of such products, you can choose what you like, whether it be an ordinary two-dimensional landscape or wall panels for a kitchen like a brick. In addition, there are so many opportunities here that if you list them all, then one article is unlikely to be enough. But one of the solutions is still worth mentioning.

If a glass panel is chosen, installed as an apron near the kitchen working area, then placing an LED strip directly behind the glass can become a very interesting and uncomplicated option. In this case, apart from beauty, there is also a practical component. After all, when the backlight is turned on, the working area will be illuminated, which cannot but please the housewife. Moreover, according to numerous studies, this lighting is not only convenient, but necessary when working in the kitchen.

Backlit glass apron - beauty and practicality in one solution

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Prices for kitchen wall panels and where you can buy them

You can buy wall panels for interior decoration at any hardware store. Well, if the required colors or types were not there, then there is always the possibility of ordering via the Internet. Let's try to compare the cost of different types of these finishing materials.

Panel view	Size, mm	Colors	Cost, rub.
Plastic	2700x250	Venetian peach	225
Plastic	2700x250	Dark lace	270
MDF	2440x1220	Red brick	1700
MDF	2440x1220	Burnt brick	3200
Glass	1000x1000	Citrus mix	4200
Glass	1000x1000	Any photo printing	5650
Gypsum	600x600	White wave	450
Gypsum	400x400	3D flower	500

At about these prices, you can buy panels for interior wall decoration.As for the solid wood, we were ashamed to put it on a par with the rest of the panels, and now you will understand why. The average cost of such a finishing material is not just high. For example, the price for wooden wall panels of the simplest colors "lacquered pine" is 16,000 rubles. per m².

Thus, almost all of the materials listed today can be attributed to the budget options for finishing, with the exception of natural wood. The cost of solid wood panels is really amazing.

Summarizing

If we summarize all the information presented in the article today, then we can say with confidence that the use of decorative panels for interior wall decoration is a rather convenient and do-it-yourself option for updating the interior. Regardless of the type of room, its purpose and the desired design, you can always choose exactly what you want. Let it be a general style for the whole apartment, or different for each of the rooms.

Acoustic panels in the bedroom - the neighbors will hear absolutely nothing :)

In addition, the cost of this finishing material is quite acceptable, which means that the repair will not turn out to be exorbitantly expensive. In addition, for example, plastic decorative panels can help not only in solving the issue of protruding drainpipes and sewer pipes, but also can hide outdoor wiring in a room or television cables.

Of course, everyone will choose the material for themselves, but still we have a few tips on this topic.

And this is already home theater acoustics

In any case, no matter what you choose, you should understand that careless and incorrect installation will negate all material costs. And the interior that was conceived will not work. That is why if there are doubts that there will be enough strength and patience to do all the work with your own hands, it is better to seek help from specialists.

That's all for today. If anyone has any questions, we will be happy to answer them. Or maybe some of you have thoughts on the topic of the article. In this case, don't be shy. Join the discussions, advise, ask. And we, in turn, suggest watching a short video on the topic.

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