Features and application of 3D gypsum panels

In modern interior design, 3D gypsum panels are often used, which are affordable and environmentally friendly product. Volumetric decorative panels have an original appearance and a rich selection of textures, with the help of which you can quickly create an original decoration for any room. This material is easy to maintain, easy to install, and can be painted in any desired shade. With the help of modern 3D gypsum panels, you can embody any design ideas and make the room original and unique in its own way.

3D gypsum panels are called three-dimensional, because the drawing on them is made using a special technique, as a result of which the decor looks not flat, but three-dimensional, giving a variety of appearance when viewed from different positions. The panels are available in the form of a square or rectangle, which shows a convex pattern that repeats symmetrically in each panel. The reverse side has no pattern, it is intended for fixing the panel to the bearing surface. The size of the gypsum panel is 500x500 mm, and the average weight is 4.5-5 kg.

The three-dimensional panel was created in America more than 10 years ago, then the know-how moved to Europe, and since 2010, such finishing materials have appeared in Russia, where their own production has already been established. The gypsum panel has a low cost, and 1 sq. m of such a finish will cost you 4000-5000 rubles. The use of three-dimensional decor is safe for health, in addition, the panel is non-flammable.

The basis of the technology for the manufacture of 3D gypsum panels is the use of a solution prepared from a plastic gypsum binder of the G-16 brand, poured into special silicone molds. Material consumption directly depends on the pattern that will be on the product and the thickness of the panel. To improve the strength, plasticizers or fiber fibers are added to the gypsum mixture. The appearance of the panel depends on the quality of the form and the drawing, which is created using a computer in 3D format. The matrices with patterns are quite diverse and allow you to choose panels of different textures, imitating masonry, brick, fabric, waves, and so on.

In the process of pouring the gypsum solution, the mold is subjected to light vibration, which is a prerequisite for removing air bubbles and a more even distribution of the composition along the contours of the mold. After the plaster has been placed in the mold, it is allowed to settle, approximately 30 minutes. The next step is the panel drying process, which is carried out in a certain temperature and humidity mode. The product can be considered ready only after it is completely dry. At the enterprise, such procedures are carried out in an automated mode, so the quality of the products is at a high level.

Similar gypsum panels with a casting mold can be made with your own hands. - this process will take a lot of time, but it will allow you to show yourself from the creative side and significantly save money.

Textured 3D panels designed for decorating wall surfaces can imitate various surfaces, sometimes they are made under a tree and painted in natural colors. The panel can imitate a wooden frame or a surface composed of bamboo trunks. Lovers of the original style will love geometric patterns and abstraction. There can be many design options.

Plates can be made in the form of strips, which imitate a wave repeating its motive over the entire surface of the wall being decorated. Such a drawing is the simplest type, which has many varieties of execution. The beauty of the pattern lies in the fact that it has soft and flowing curves with iridescence, reminiscent of the ripples of water. Waviness can be either vertical or horizontal. Typically, this exposure is used in areas for recreation or eating.

The pattern of the panel resembles a large honeycomb, such a three-dimensional version is appropriate to use in the living room, hall or hallway. The cells of the honeycomb can be quite large or, conversely, small. The honeycomb can be made with different release rates - they can sink into the panel or protrude from it. The drawing can have clear geometric proportions or be somewhat elongated or modified. This effect gives liveliness and originality to the general appearance of the decorated surface.

3D-type panels are also used in the fireplace area, they can decorate a resting place where there is an armchair, sofa or table, often this texture is also found when decorating a kitchen in combination with similar hexagonal elements, also made on other surfaces.

A rather original solution to the use of three-dimensional panels is to imitate brickwork. In this case, the bricks themselves can have different sizes, smoothness or surface roughness. Such finishing materials are easy to lay and maintain an even order, and the seams of the joints will be practically invisible. In some cases, the masonry can be an imitation of large and rough stones or imitate old plaster. Panels are made in the form of shell rock, and after painting, they look as realistic as possible. This finish can be used in any premises, as they look very restrained and natural.

Often a similar pattern is used in the living room when decorating the area for placing a television panel. Modern television equipment looks quite attractive and peculiar against such a background.

Drawings in the style of abstraction are appropriate to use in such design directions as minimalism, loft, hi-tech. The patterns of the picture can be as varied as you like - ovals, rhombuses, triangles. Some elements can hang over others, it can be an imitation of crumpled rough paper, snakes, braids, broken lines, chains, and so on. Such decor is a connecting link in the interior of the corresponding type. It brings a minimalist space to life and draws attention to itself. This finish is used both in household premises and in office space.

The original version of the pattern on the gypsum panel can be an imitation of the texture of the fabric. Some options even have styling of a machine seam, buttons, pockets, and so on. Gypsum material can imitate the texture of leather, fibrous veins of tapestry, weaving of flax threads, convex guipure patterns. This finish looks pretty catchy and expensive. It is used to decorate bedrooms, living rooms, libraries, offices.Paintings, figurines, mirrors look interesting against the background of such a decorative finish. The pattern of the fabric can be large and catchy or small and monotonous.

The depiction of various forms of vegetation occupies a worthy place and is the most common theme used for gypsum panels. This is an imitation of flowers, leaves, branches, climbing herbs, fruits, berries - everything can be presented both individually and in a wonderful interweaving. Such finishing materials always look very unusual and attractive. However, the choice of pattern largely depends on the size of the room - large shapes in a small space can create a feeling of luridness. Decors with vegetation are used in the kitchen, living room, study, halls, offices and so on. To create a more impressive effect, an outline or point shape of the backlight is often used.

Hemispheres resembling soap bubbles can create an enchanting mood in a room. The sizes of the pattern can be from the largest to the smallest. This design creates the impression of an unearthly civilization or resembles circles diverging along the water surface. There are panels that imitate raindrops, or they can be shapeless splashes of various sizes that intersect with each other, forming a single composition. Such panels are used for bathroom decor if the material contains moisture-resistant additives.

3D gypsum panels can be combined not only with a regular wall surface, but also with sound insulation. When choosing a material for a room, it is necessary to consider how the finish will be combined:

• with furniture;
• gender;
• ceiling;
• decorative elements ..

It is best to purchase 3D gypsum panels in specialized retail outlets and check for a quality certificate for this type of product. Only in this case, you can be sure that the elements of the panels during installation will ideally coincide with each other, forming a single canvas. Experts do not recommend buying finishing panels via the Internet - it is important to personally inspect the products, understand their quality level, and touch them. A conclusion about the quality level can be made by carefully examining the edges of the panel:

• there should be no chips on them;
• they must be of the same thickness;
• the edges should fit snugly at the joining points.

The outer surface of a three-dimensional panel from a bona fide manufacturer must be smooth, free from chips, irregularities, scratches, and foreign inclusions. Only in the case of purchasing a product of ideal quality can you recreate a solid canvas, looking at which you can get aesthetic pleasure.

Decorative 3D panels are designed for wall cladding in interior furnishings. In addition, these materials are also suitable for ceiling decoration. A skillfully chosen pattern and its size can visually expand the space, make the ceiling level higher and create a feeling of airiness. Gypsum wall materials are used for interior decoration in the living room, in the bedroom, in the kitchen, they are suitable for the bathroom, washroom, study, library and other premises. Bulk finishing materials should be used in dosage - only one wall can be decorated with them in a room, and the use of different patterns is not encouraged.

With the help of gypsum panels, certain tasks can be solved.

• Decorate the interior of the room. The voluminous decor transforms the look of a room or any other space literally in an instant. This design looks fresh and complete, and additional decorations for the wall decorated with 3D panels are no longer required.
• Select zones for different purposes. This technique is used to solve territorial divisions in apartments with a large area or small studios. You can put an accent in a particular area by using tinting of different colors, but accentuation in the 3D style will look much more effective.
• Replace the baffle. Instead of a dull, smooth plasterboard partition, you can divide the space into several parts using panels. There are panels specially designed for this purpose and having a perforated pattern. Such a division will look weightless and quite appropriate, and sunlight passing through the panel drawing will emphasize all its facets.

For a classic interior, light shades are used, while a stylized design may require the panels to be painted in the desired color palette. Modern versions of 3D gypsum panels have a built-in lighting system, with which you can change not only the color of the glow, but also its intensity. You can adjust this backlight using the remote control. The cost of such a decoration is quite high, but the effect that is obtained in the end will fully justify your costs.

You can mount 3D gypsum panels directly on the wall or on a pre-prepared frame system, sheathed with plywood sheets or drywall. Installation is carried out using an adhesive, and additional screwing of the panel with self-tapping screws can be performed.

Installation of a gypsum panel can be done according to a certain algorithm.

• The wall for the installation of gypsum panels is pre-cleaned of the old coating, putty, leveled very carefully. A well-prepared vertical surface will guarantee a neat and high-quality installation, good adhesion of the panel to the wall, as well as protection against mold or mildew on the decor.
• Install gypsum panels starting from the center of the wall to the periphery or from the corner of the wall. The elements are installed from top to bottom, while it is necessary to ensure that the picture of the drawing is complete and symmetrical, the fragments must be located in the same plane relative to each other.
• For installation, an adhesive composition is used, intended for products made of gypsum material. If the panel is attached to the frame, then self-tapping screws are additionally used, and fastening holes are made in the panels using a drill.
• The glue is diluted according to the instructions, mixed with a construction mixer and applied to the wall surface with a notched trowel in an even layer 0.5 cm thick.
• When attaching the panel to the adhesive, it is important to ensure that it does not go outside, outside the finishing material. During installation, you must observe the conjugation of the picture. If necessary, trim the outer panels with a fine-toothed saw.

After installation, it is necessary to close the joints, as well as the holes from the screws. For this purpose, the finishing putty is diluted. After the composition is used and dries, it is sanded with fine emery paper so that traces of installation are not noticeable on the common surface.

The use of 3D gypsum panels is a fresh trend in interior design. With their help, exclusive canvases are created, which decorate not only the walls, but also the ceiling. A non-trivial approach to the design of premises allows you to quickly change their appearance.

• With the help of three-dimensional drawings, gypsum panels give the wall an expressive look and relief that could not be obtained using paint, wallpaper or plaster.

• The combination of various shapes, figures, images makes it possible to see the play of light and shadow, which, with skillful use, enliven and transform any, even the most restrained, interior.

• The front part of the panels, made in the form of geometric patterns, allows you to create a single visual canvas, which is an artistic composition.

• The voluminous plaster decor will soon become a pleasant traditional classic, but for now it is an avant-garde style in design, with which you can emphasize your individuality and good taste.

• Volumetric decor allows you to visually enrich the space, making it deep, embossed, and all this happens through the use of small volumetric forms in a limited space.

Modern gypsum panels have a high level of strength and durability, their use refreshes the concept of the interior, makes it more modern, distinctive and expressive.

For information on how to make 3D gypsum wall panels with your own hands, see the next video.