Decorative MDF panels for walls are a relatively new material that is quite interesting and promising. Their production is carried out using a heat chamber, in which, by means of increased pressure, sheets of material are formed from a mixture of adhesive composition and wood dust.
MDF panels for walls have a lot of advantages, among which versatility can be considered the most important. The material is characterized by an attractive appearance, which allows it to be widely used in construction. It also provides excellent thermal insulation, high-quality sound absorption, masks cables for various purposes. Ease and speed of installation is another important advantage of MDF panels. In case of any damage, one sheet can be easily removed to replace with a new one. When finishing walls with some other material, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work in advance, and MDF panels for walls are mounted very simply, without any dirt and dust. An important feature of their use is thatthey do not require any special care. They can sometimes be wiped with a cloth moistened with a special agent or water. MDF panels can be varnished, which will significantly extend their service life.
The use of this material saves money and time, and therefore it is so popular in the field of construction and repair. Installation of panels can be carried out even by a person who has nothing to do with repair work by the nature of his activity, while having minimal skills for their implementation. MDF wall panels are also suitable for ceilings. They are made of environmentally friendly material, which allows them to be used in the renovation process in hospitals, clinics, kindergartens, schools, as well as in ordinary apartments. Do not use this material in rooms where the humidity exceeds 70%, as it does not tolerate such conditions.
At the moment, MDF panels for walls are widely used not only as a finishing material, but also as an element for the production of furniture. To use the panels as wall decoration, you will not need so many materials and tools. You will need: wall panel, plinth, decorative corner, trim, mounting brackets for the stapler, mounting foam and dowel-nails. Tools: hacksaw, level, hammer, perforator, furniture stapler. The room must be dry, and the temperature in it can be 10-40 degrees Celsius. Packings of panels should stay indoors for two daysafter opening. First, the walls are sheathed with bars, which must be fixed perpendicular to the panels to be mounted.
MDF panels for walls must be mounted starting from the corner of the room. From the side of the groove, the panel is clogged with staples or nails. The spike of the next panel is inserted into the groove of the previous panel, and then nailed again. All joints in the corners can be sealed with decorative corners. The bottom edge is hidden under the plinth.
