Wooden 3D panels: specifications and design

In the modern construction market, there is a huge selection of building materials that will make the design of any apartment practical, beautiful and unique. For example, 3D wood panels are increasingly used to cover walls today, which are an improved version of conventional solid wood decorative panels. Below is an overview of this finishing material.

3D panels are strips of the same size with applied volumetric patterns of different nature. Structural elements are usually rectangular or square. After installation, the individual strips form a single beautiful canvas, and the joints of the parts remain almost invisible. To slightly reduce the cost of the panels, their base and front side are made of different materials. For example, plywood or MDF is most often chosen for the base, which are treated with special compounds to improve their characteristics.

For the outer side of volumetric panels, natural wood is usually chosen: ash, oak, chopped wood and other environmentally friendly materials.

All parts of the slats are equipped with special fasteners, which guarantee a tight connection of the parts to each other. In addition, this fastening technology greatly facilitates and speeds up the installation process. Modern volumetric panels are characterized by a long service life - sometimes, for maximum durability, the panels are covered with a layer of special wax, as well as environmental safety and a wide variety of colors, textures and sizes. However, the cost of such a finishing material is quite high.

Module specifications:

• width - 400 mm;
• length - 200 mm;
• thickness - 8-15 mm;
• weight of 1 sq. m - 6 kg.

The parameters of the panels may differ depending on what material they are made of.

The panels are divided into two groups depending on the type of fasteners and production characteristics.

They are:

• Shield. On the strips of such panels, the fasteners are fixed in advance on the plywood base plates with a predetermined distance along the edge, which will serve as a butt joint if there are no fasteners on the panels at a certain interval.
• Assembled by connecting separate fragments. Such planks are assembled already on a wall section. All parts form an assembly of elements step by step and are fixed to the supporting structure. In this case, the wood grain is created during the installation process. In terms of external characteristics, this option is no different from the first.

• Mosaic on a mesh base. These panels are created from many small pieces of wood, which are eventually combined into a beautiful composition, similar to a ceramic mosaic. This type of finish can be used not only in living rooms and bedrooms, but also in bathrooms, baths and even saunas.
• Made of flat wood or end. For the production of the relief of the first version of the panels, a prepared timber or "round timber" is used, which is sawn perpendicular to the tree trunk. The result is panels with protruding elements that look like a pixel composition. The second option involves a decorative panel created from long sections of a tree trunk. The boards are divided into small fragments, then the wane is trimmed and adjusted.This type of panel is ideal for wide walls that look even bigger due to their structural features.

Volumetric panels have many advantages:

• Aesthetics. Decorating walls or ceilings with 3D wood panels instantly transforms any space: it immediately becomes more beautiful and interesting. This finish effectively emphasizes the good taste of the owner of the apartment. Modern technologies allow you to choose any pattern, shade and finish of the material. You can complement the panels with elements of leather, textiles, glass or imitate honeycombs. You can also order such backlit panels.
• Environmental friendliness. In modern conditions, it is especially important to pay attention to the environment, to take care of it. Since wooden panels are made of natural material, they are absolutely safe for human health and all living things. Natural wood does not provoke an aggravation of allergic reactions, which means that such panels can be mounted even in the bedroom and children's room.

• Durability... If you install the panels correctly with the help of a wizard or even with your own hands, they will last quite a long time. After all, everyone knows that wood is one of the most durable materials, so these volumetric panels will delight the home owner for more than a dozen years.
• Practicality. You do not have to spend a lot of time on finishing care - it is enough to sometimes wipe the volumetric panels to remove dust from them. Also, manufacturers recommend rubbing the structure with special wax from time to time in order to give the slats a shine and increase their resistance to external influences.
• Moisture resistance. Unlike flat panels, volumetric options resist moisture much better - they do not deteriorate or deform from water. This is due to the fact that during production, structural parts are covered with a special laminating film, and also treated with water-repellent impregnation.

Despite the large number of advantages, such panels have several disadvantages. For example, before choosing such a material for decorating your home, you should pay attention to the fact that it is highly susceptible to atmospheric fluctuations: any changes in temperature or humidity can affect the external data of the entire structure. In addition to this factor, there is another drawback: their relatively high cost. However, to a greater extent, this applies to panels that are completely made of solid natural wood.

But for those looking to save some money, there is a great alternative. It is worth choosing hybrid designs that are made from natural wood and, for example, from MDF. You can also opt for panels that are completely made from cheaper raw materials: bamboo, plywood, MDF or chipboard. Analogs of wooden 3D panels, which are made of pressed bamboo, are very popular. Outwardly, they practically do not differ from a real tree, but at the same time they are much cheaper.

When choosing wooden 3D planks, you should focus on several parameters:

• The general style of the interior. It is important that the materials match the color and successfully complement the design of the room, and do not contradict it.
• The quality of the material. You should not save on the slats - because if their price is quite high, then in relation to their service life, it becomes not a waste of money, but a profitable investment.
• Appointment of the premises. For ordinary residential or office spaces, panels of any material are suitable. However, if you want to decorate a room with high humidity with decorative strips, then you need to select the appropriate type of material for this, which would correspond to the operating conditions.

Decorative panels with 3D effect are a real boon for designers. If you install the structure correctly, you can create a unique effect.

Below are some photos with different types of finishes.

Vertical lines visually increase the height of the walls.

The cut of a log gives freshness and originality to the room.

Unusual shapes perfectly diversify the classic interior. Such planks will become an unforgettable highlight in the design of the room.

A few more creative ideas for decorating walls with 3D planks.

Below are specific examples of the design of different interiors using wooden 3D panels of various types:

In this version, the wall becomes a real highlight of the room. And this is despite the color of the material, because it is very modest. Classic furniture combined with original wall coverings gives an amazing result.

In this case, the design becomes the embodiment of the great taste of the owner of the premises. Discreet, elegant yet incredibly stylish design option.

Wall decoration like this will undoubtedly attract many looks. The walls are decorated with wooden planks that come in different sizes. This creates a very unusual visual effect: the size and shape of the walls literally blur.

This is another option for an elegant and beautiful room design. The noble color of natural wood, combined with an unusual volumetric texture, turns a classic-style living room into a room with elements of real art.

An example of a successful and effective wall decoration with planks. The color of the planks can be very different.

For information on the technical characteristics of 3D wooden panels, see the following video.