The modern market is replete with an abundance of all kinds of solutions for interior decoration. This includes wallpapers, decorative plasters, paints, and much more. Laminated panels can be added to the same list. Few people among people not involved in the construction industry have heard of them. But they are worth considering as an alternative to the traditional ways of decorating rooms.
Laminated wall panels are a facing material. They are designed for interior decoration. Their main advantage lies in high strength. This is achieved by the outer layer of material, which is a laminate. This property, combined with an abundance of color solutions, allows not only to create a beautiful design of the walls in the room, but also to obtain a strong, reliable and durable decorative coating.
Depending on what is used to make them, they are divided into laminated plastic, chipboard, fiberboard and MDF. All these materials have their own characteristics, i.e. they all have their advantages and disadvantages. But anywaythe most important is the laminating layer. It is he who determines the final performance of the finishing material.
Laminated panels have a number of advantages. For example:
- High wear resistance. The material is not afraid of friction and other influences that could spoil the decorative layer.
- Light fastness. Panels will not fade in direct sunlight.
- Frost resistance. This property allows the use of this type of finishing materials in seasonal rooms. For example, in a country house.
- Strength characteristics. Laminated panels are a strong material. They feature good bending performance and high impact resistance.
- No toxicity. Since this material is most often used for interior decoration, such an indicator is of great importance, because nothing can be more expensive than human he alth.
- Fire safety. Panels with a laminating layer are non-combustible materials.
Another advantage of this material is the ease of installation. There are two ways to attach it to the wall: it is adhesive and using fasteners. The first of them can be made both directly on the wall itself, and on a pre-prepared wooden crate. It all depends on the quality of the surface. The second method involves the mandatory installation of the crate.
It is worth noting separately thatlaminated panels can be fixed on the crate using invisible and visible fasteners. In the first case, back-edge dowels or riveting rods are used. In the second case, bolts or other riveted fasteners are used. If the panels are used to decorate seasonal premises, it should be borne in mind that the material can change its dimensions under the influence of temperature. In this case, the mounting holes should be slightly wider.
