PVC Panels for Walls: 185+ (Photo) Interior of Kitchen, Bathroom, Hallway

Advantages and disadvantages

Due to their specific properties, the panels can be used in places where other materials would suffer. For example, in a bathroom or toilet, plastic panels will fit just right. Or, if repairs need to be done, but there is no money for natural materials, plastic can also come in handy.

PVC panels look good everywhere

But in order for it to look good, not leave the walls and complement the interior, instead of completely breaking it, you need to approach the choice and placement in the house wisely and consistently.

Before we figure out what types of plastic panels there are, where they should be placed, and where it is better to use another material, let’s first look at their basic properties.

The following are useful:

Low price . This is one of the main advantages - plastic is a cheap material that can still look good, stylish, and interesting.
Lightness . Typically, wall finishing materials are quite heavy - especially when it comes to tiles or natural wood panels - but plastic does not have this drawback. Even a child can lift one element, therefore, there will be no problems with delivery and mounting on the walls.
Moisture resistance . One of the materials that is completely insensitive to moisture. Even the joints between the panels can be sealed so that no water gets into them.

This material has a low price

Easy to care for . Plastic does not like aggressive chemicals, but practically no dust, dirt, or various kitchen liquids stick to it. If you don’t start it, you can simply wash off all the dirt with a cloth soaked in soapy water.
Resistant to temperature changes . Only the cheapest plastic melts, but nothing is usually made from it in construction. Although expensive PVC panels, of course, should not be placed directly above a gas stove or fireplace.
Soundproofing . Despite the fact that PVC is usually thin, it dampens sound quite well. Especially if you put a thin layer of insulation between it and the wall.
Insensitivity to biological stimuli . Plastic does not mold, and the distance from it to the wall is usually so small that parasites cannot grow there, even if we are talking about cockroaches and not rats.

Brick finish

Variety . Plastic, like any synthetic material, is easy to paint. That’s why you can find all sorts of panels on the market - single-color and multi-color, patterned and plain, with and without patterns. They can also be made with different textures - waves, imitation wood or stone.
Easy to install . Structural elements are usually equipped with a simple device for coupling of the “spike-lock” type. Even a person who has never undertaken a renovation in his life can put them together. No specific skills are required.

The material dampens sound well

But, of course, not a single material can have only useful properties.

There are also unpleasant ones:

Lack of resistance to mechanical damage . Plastic is a thin, lightweight material that is easy to damage. You can scratch it even with a brush that is too hard, but a blow inflicted accidentally and casually will probably leave a crack. Therefore, both use and transportation must be careful.
High probability of buying a low-quality product . It’s difficult to mess up with natural stone, just like with wood - they won’t cost less if you violate the production technique. But plastic will, so there is always a chance of buying panels that will melt, have a very unpleasant smell, or quickly deform.
Specific smell . Despite everything, even expensive PVC, made according to all the rules, at first emits an odor that may seem unpleasant.
Difficulty fitting into the interior . Natural materials can be adapted in one way or another to suit any style. But PVC is suitable only for those that are democratic enough to tolerate synthetics - all these are modern styles.

Easy to install

In fact, it makes sense to install plastic panels in rooms where strength is less important than resistance to changes in temperature and humidity.

It is interesting that despite its stability, plastic cannot be placed in rooms where the humidity rises higher than seventy percent, otherwise it will quickly fail.

Types of panels

The material for all panels is the same - PVC, also known as polyvinyl chloride. But that doesn't mean they are all the same. There are important nuances - from shape to thickness.

Resistant to temperature changes

Form

Typically, structural elements are rectangular - despite the flexibility of plastic, no one sees the point of giving them a more intricate look. But even rectangles are different:

Tile. Such panels range in length from thirty centimeters to a meter and their sides are usually equal - the result is small or not very square. You can use them with no less beautiful results than real porcelain tiles. If you take different colors, you can make the wall patterned - stripes, a checkerboard, a simple alternation of colors, or even simple designs. The durability of the result, however, will be much less than that of real tiles - you should not touch the plastic with your elbows or lean something heavy against it.

Plastic does not mold

" Vonka ". Such panels reach a length of one and a half to two and a half meters, a width of up to thirty centimeters and easily cover the entire space from ceiling to floor. At the same time, they look very similar to real wooden lining - especially if you apply a special coating that imitates wood as the top layer. Less fragile than tiles, they allow you to influence the perception of the room, making it larger or smaller.
Sheets . The height of such sheets is the same as those made for lining, but the width reaches up to a meter. The result is wide slabs - and you don’t need too many of them to cover a wall in a room.

The choice depends on how much effort you are willing to put into the repair (it is much easier to attach sheets than tiles) and on what visual result you want to get.

Decorating the living room with the proposed material

tip goes well with wallpaper if you choose elements no longer than a meter.

Seam presence and surface finish

In addition to the shape of the panels, they also differ in the presence of a seam:

Seamless . Unfortunately, they do not fully live up to their name - even the thinnest panels are not able to merge with each other so that the joint is not visible at all. But still, they do their best - the seams, although quite noticeable, do not stand out from the overall canvas, they do not get clogged with dirt or dust, and the wall seems quite uniform.

Wood finish

With seams . All panels have seams, but these ones are specially highlighted so as to become a kind of decoration. To understand what it looks like, just look at the wooden paneling - there, at the junction of two elements, a special recess is made, because of which the final wall appears striped. It looks stylish in its own way, but only if there is no pattern or design.

The choice is not fundamental and depends solely on the effect you want to get. If you make wood-look panels, then with seams. If it’s a flat wall, then without.

Beautiful bedroom in light colors

The final impression is much more influenced by the way the surface is finished:

Varnishing . When the panel is ready, it is coated on top with a colorless varnish, which provides it with greater resistance to all external influences. The result is a shiny, glossy surface that slightly reflects in the light. Her colors are rich and bright. It is immediately obvious from the material that it is plastic.
Lamination . When the panel is ready, it is covered with a special film, which not only protects it from environmental influences, but also gives it a certain color. The result is a matte surface that does not shine and looks quite discreet. This method is used when it is necessary to imitate natural material using plastic.

Classic style kitchen

No finishing method is perfect. The varnish peels off over time, and with constant contact with something it rubs off, losing its glossy shine. The film also peels off over time, can also be worn out, and water can also get under it and then it will swell.

But if the panel gets worn out, it will be enough to simply re-varnish it or re-glue the film - as a result, it will look renewed.

Tip To better imagine what the room will look like in the end, draw it or use special design programs.

Balcony decoration

Technical nuances of choice

To choose panels that will last a long time, you need to pay attention to their technical characteristics and overall quality:

Thickness _ Of course, no plastic panel will be very thick - its purpose does not require it. But still, more or less durable products start from two and a half millimeters. Anything that is thinner belongs to the low-priced segment and will crack, not just from an impact - it will be enough just to lean against it poorly.
Number of stiffeners . The rigidity of the panel is provided by special ribs on which the main surface rests. The more there are, the less likely it is that the plastic will crack due to careless movement. But the more ribs, the more expensive the product.

Stylish living room design

Appearance. Not so much in the context of compatibility with the interior, but in the context of obvious quality problems. The color of the panel should be uniform, there should be no cracks, chips, or minor defects. No discolored spots, no raised areas or shallow depressions. All little things of this kind may indicate that the panel will very quickly lose its attractive appearance.
Weight . The stronger the panel, the more it weighs; this is logical, since a lot of additional stiffening ribs are added. To understand which of two panels of the same size will be stronger, simply lift them up at the same time.
Mutual compatibility . In one batch, the plastic is always the same - it was manufactured under the same conditions, packaged and stored under the same conditions. That’s why you should buy products from the same batch. The same item, but from a different batch, may turn out to be slightly different in color.

There is a wide variety of panels

Certificates . A serious seller is always able to provide documents for the goods - provided that they exist in nature. They indicate the manufacturer, materials, warranty period, and are stamped for compliance with GOST. If there is no quality certificate, it is better to refuse the purchase - such plastic is unreliable and may be harmful to health.

Tip When checking panels for appearance, choose from the middle of the lot. If a seller wants to cheat and sell a defective product, he would rather shove it deeper and put beautiful presentation elements on top.

Delivery also indirectly affects the choice. When the panels have been selected and purchased, it is better to deliver them home using the services of the same seller - then if something happens to them along the way, it will not be your responsibility.

The material is very easy to install

But if the seller does not provide such a service and you need to drive it yourself, use a taxi. In public transport, fragile plastic is likely to be damaged.

No. 6. The best manufacturers of plastic panels

When purchasing any product, we are accustomed to paying attention to the manufacturer. The reputation that has developed around his name also allows us to judge the quality of the products. Plastic panels are no exception. Today there are hundreds of manufacturers of plastic panels on the market: both foreign and domestic. Let's focus on the best.

Venta

This Belgian company is one of the leading European manufacturers of decorative panels, and the range is constantly growing. The manufacturer's products are in great demand in different countries of the world, so the company is constantly opening new factories. Thus, in 2003, production was opened in Russia, so today domestic buyers have the opportunity to buy plastic panels of European quality, produced using the most modern technologies, but at the same time pay a not very high price for these products.

The company's assortment includes panels with different parameters and different designs. There is even a material of increased strength with a tiled effect , which will come in handy when decorating walls. of digitally printed panels was launched , which can become a real interior decoration.

Forte

The Italian company Forte has been operating since 1969, and has already established itself as one of the world's largest manufacturers of PVC products. The company's products are today successfully sold in more than 50 countries. Production is carried out on the most modern equipment with the introduction of innovative technologies. The company's specialists constantly monitor customer requirements, promptly responding to them with new offers.

Among other things, the company produces decorative plastic panels and exclusive decorative wall panels “Le MURINO”. To produce the latter, stone chips , which are sprayed onto the front panel. The two collections offer over 20 different colors and shades, allowing you to choose the right finish for any room.

Deceuninck

This is an international company that began production in France and the UK, and today the manufacturer's factories are located in different countries. In total, the company has 14 factories, and its products are presented in 91 countries. The company has a large representative office in Russia, so the manufacturer’s plastic panels are widely represented on the domestic market.

Shanghai Zhuan

Recently, Chinese companies have begun to offer increasingly higher quality products. Of course, not all plastic panels labeled “made in China” should be trusted, but Shanghai Zhuan Qin Co. Ltd is a shining example of a conscientious, responsible manufacturer. The company specializes in the production of wall panels from various materials, incl. and plastic panels. The assortment includes materials of different sizes, with different types of seam joining, and there is no need to talk about the number of colors and shades. With high quality, prices for products are reasonable.

Green Line LLC

One of the leading domestic manufacturers of PVC panels. Production facilities are located in the Vladimir region , deliveries are carried out throughout the country and abroad. The main thing for the manufacturer is the high quality and safety of the panels, so the raw materials are supplied from Europe. Great importance is paid here to the strength of the joints, because it depends on them how resistant the panel will be to moisture. The company's product range includes several hundred panel options with different parameters and patterns, which opens up wide design possibilities for customers. Despite all this, the price remains reasonable.

LLC "Planet Plastic"

This large Moscow enterprise has been on the market since 2001. For the production of plastic panels, foreign equipment is used, raw materials are also supplied from abroad, which allows us to speak of high quality products and an ever-expanding range. PVC panels are the main activity of the company. The design is applied using offset and thermal transfer printing, the length, thickness and width of the panels varies widely, the surface can be matte or glossy - more than 150 different options in total.

EVROPLAST service

The company has existed since 2005, is equipped with modern European-made equipment, products are manufactured taking into account strict international quality standards. The company's assortment includes a wide selection of plastic panels of different thicknesses and reliefs, and has all the necessary accessories for them. Production is carried out in the Samara region , but the products are widely represented throughout the country.

LLC "Ural-Plast"

This is a large manufacturer from Magnitogorsk , the high quality of its products is also explained by the use of imported equipment. The company's products captivate with their diversity, because in addition to quite standard and common options, there are panels with a unique design. The thickness of all panels is 9 mm.

Pareti

This is a young company from Volgograd , the range of which is constantly expanding. The company's employees take a responsible approach to each product, trying to make each material so that it can be combined with other finishing materials from the manufacturer. The range includes varnished panels with thermal transfer and laminated panels.

AnV-plast LLC

This Krasnodar company began its activities in 2001. Today, the manufacturer's products are widely known throughout the country. The company actively cooperates with domestic enterprises, purchasing raw materials from them, is focused on wholesale sales and attracts buyers with low prices. The range includes thermally printed, offset printed and matte white panels, all available in different sizes.

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Aesthetic side

Long service life is not everything. If the panels are ugly, do not fit into the interior, and do not please, then their reliability will rather irritate them. There are several important factors to consider.

Room

Different rooms require different handling of plastic.

Bathroom interior

First of all, the bathroom. The most common place to use plastic panels. This is due to the fact that they are cheaper than tiles, but they withstand humidity very well. Designer delights in the bathroom do not catch on with everyone; practicality takes precedence over the desire to make it expensive and stylish, which is why plastic can be seen often.

To make it look good, you need to combine it with the color of the bathtub (if it is not white, then any color will do), with the color of accessories, such as a rug and curtains. Most often, shades of green, warm light shades like beige and peach, blue, or designs that somehow echo the theme of water procedures are used here.

Then - the toilet . Not everyone has the inspiration to choose a style for a toilet, and plastic is cheap, holds moisture and can hide pipes, for which wallpaper, for example, is useless. The colors used here are the same as in the rest of the house, or as neutral as possible.

The third most popular place for plastic panels is the kitchen . Not every material can withstand constant changes in temperature and humidity. Tiles are expensive, glass and metal are too, and plastic copes well with loads. In the kitchen it can be combined with wallpaper or with the same tiles to decorate a small work area.

Colors - in combination with the rest of the interior.

In the living room and bedroom, plastic panels are rarely used, since even painting the walls is easier, cheaper and more suitable for the very concept of living rooms. If the idea seems interesting to you, you can always combine plastic with another material and fake it to look like wood or stone. It will look good in combination with wallpaper. It will look best in American style and other democratic styles.

Classic style bathroom

PVC can also be used on the balcony - especially if you are going to use it as another storage room. PVC withstands moisture well and can last for about a decade, even if you don’t like to close the windows on your balcony.

General impression

Having decided in which room to place the panels, you can move on to other questions: how to arrange them and what color to paint them.

Green panels in the kitchen interior

Horizontal arrangement . Suitable for tall, narrow rooms that seem too small. Horizontal stripes on the walls will help to visually enlarge the space, make the ceiling lower and the walls seem wider.
Vertical arrangement . Suitable for low, wide rooms that seem very flattened. Vertical stripes on the walls will help visually reduce and elongate the space in height, so that it appears larger.
Mosaic arrangement . Absolutely neutral in nature, but depending on the pattern used, it can have a different effect on the surrounding space.

Horizontal arrangement of material

It is also important to consider how the color of the panels will match the color of the floor and ceiling.

Light walls, dark floor and ceiling. It is good to combine with a horizontal arrangement, since this combination is suitable for rooms that are too narrow and tall. The dark ceiling seems to press down the height, making the room lower, and the floor enhances this impression.
Light walls, dark floor, light ceiling. Well suited for low narrow rooms. Makes them visually wider, increases the space and seems to stretch it upward.
Light walls, light floor, dark ceiling. This combination looks a little strange, but can give a strange effect - it will seem that the room narrows slightly towards the ceiling.

Minimalist room style

Dark walls, dark floor and ceiling. A very controversial decision, suitable only for pompous ornate styles and truly large rooms, since it makes them visually noticeably smaller. It is better not to do this in a small room, as it will feel like the walls are squeezing anyone who enters.
Dark walls, light floor and ceiling. Such a room seems to stretch upward. Well suited for wide ones with low height.
Dark walls, light ceiling, dark floor. Such a room stretches upward even more. If you decorate a narrow room like this, the person entering will feel as if he has fallen into a well.

Mosaic arrangement

In addition to the combination, the shade of color also matters:

Light warm shades . They give the room coziness, but make it visually a little smaller. Well suited to classic romantic styles.
Light cool shades . An ideal solution for loft and minimalism - which, being modern, fully accept plastic. Makes the room more spacious, gives it a echo, but also some coldness.
Dark warm shades . Quite acceptable, cozy, and make the room a little smaller. Pairs well with wooden furniture.
Dark cool shades. They are acceptable only in some styles, and even then - serious ones, usually requiring natural materials and restraint. Plastic doesn't go well with them.

Using PVC for walls and ceilings

And, of course, from a purely practical point of view, light colors are harder to wash, any dirt is more visible on them, and over time they can darken or turn yellow.

Dirt is less visible on dark flowers, but they can fade, especially if placed in the sun.

Particular attention should be paid to the joints: if fat becomes clogged in them, this will not benefit the entire structure. You can use a rubber spatula to clean them.

Bright and beautiful hallway

PHOTO: Secrets of choosing plastic

PVC panels

Choosing panels for finishing

Features of installation of PVC panels

Decorating bathroom walls with plastic panels is very simple - you can do it even if you have never laid tiles or other types of coatings before. All that is required is to follow the instructions.

PHOTO: stroikairemont.com Before starting work, prepare the base of the wall and secure the wooden support beams

Instructions for carrying out work:

The first stage is removing the old coating and taking measurements. The most important step is to calculate the size of the future coverage. To do this, measure the perimeter of the bathroom. Often one standard size panel is no more than 25 cm wide. Based on this, determine how many panels you will need. To make the cladding of one linear meter, you need only 4 standard panels.
In the store, purchase not only PVC tiles, but also additional materials: corners, wooden beams, fasteners.
Since there is high humidity in the bathroom, we recommend making fastenings for PVC tiles not from wood, but from metal profiles. If you only have wood, paint it with regular paint before starting work.
Proceed with installation of the grille. Make sure that adjacent slats are located at a distance no closer than 50 cm.
If the bathroom walls are uneven, level the grate using a regular building level.
Lay out the starting profile, securing the parts with screws or a stapler.
Place fastening strips into the lower corners, then begin laying the panel, securing it with a stapler.
Lay the remaining parts in the same way, making sure that the PVC panels extend beyond the mounting frame and the pattern remains even.
If you have chosen a non-seamless coating option, then after laying all the panels, begin processing the joints. It is recommended to use silicone for this.

If you doubt that you will be able to lay out an even pattern the first time, choose a single-color coating or gradually lay the panels, securing them only as the pattern becomes clearer.