3D PVC panels: pros and cons

When decorating the premises, each apartment owner has certain problems with the choice of materials. For wall cladding, many manufacturers have developed 3D PVC panels. Modern plastic panels can save money and transform the room. Due to their ease of installation and long service life, they can be used to give an apartment various types of decoration. The main advantage of plastic panels is to create a stylish and beautiful interior.

Plastic 3D panels have a wide variety of original design options that can be used to decorate any room. They are easy to care for as the wall panels are easy to clean and resistant to household cleaning agents. 3D panels are highly moisture resistant and environmentally friendly. The use of decorative PVC panels contributes to the implementation of the most daring ideas when decorating any rooms and giving a unique interior.

Wall-mounted 3D models contribute to the improvement of thermal insulation and sound insulation, help to hide various defects of walls and ceilings, to hide electrical wiring and pipes from eyes. Plastic 3D panels differ from the usual three-dimensional pattern on the surface, which is applied thanks to the perforation technology. Well-chosen colors and graphic design for the interior of the room will help to give it a special and original look.

3D PVC structures are made in the form of rectangular tiles. They are applied to the walls using the frame method or by gluing. In terms of cost, they are an order of magnitude lower than ceramic tiles, but they are more practical when decorating premises. With their help, you can perfectly transform the geometry of the room.

Plastic panels are presented in two types.

• Textured 3D designs have an embossed surface with wavy or abstract decor. They are an excellent wall covering to visually increase the space of the room. This type can be made not only from plastic, but also from plaster or aluminum. They are great for visually increasing the height of the walls and giving the room a square look.
• Smooth panels are represented by a flat surface and are characterized by the absence of a contrasting relief. Such structures are mainly made from high-quality PVC, perfect for bathroom decoration. They can be made in one color or with a variety of patterns and designs. A large selection of colors allows you to give your bathroom a chic look without big financial costs.

Due to the large size of the sheet, the design of any room does not take much time. 3D PVC panels can be simply glued to a pre-processed wall or fixed to a lathing structure. Such structures can be easily processed; to obtain the desired size, they are cut with a knife or sawn with a hacksaw. Even an inexperienced person in the field of repair can cope with the process of their installation.

Tastefully selected PVC panels according to colors and patterns will visually expand the space of the room. The use of frame technology for finishing will hide all engineering structures.The big advantage of 3D structures is their relatively low price in relation to other materials. Decorating the ceiling and walls of an apartment with 3D panels can be several times cheaper.

With many of its positive qualities, 3D PVC panels have some disadvantages.

• They are difficult to visualize. When decorating, designers advise to trim one wall or some of its parts with panels, otherwise you can give the interior a congestion, such a design will tire you.
• Requires regular maintenance. Dust accumulates in the graphic on a daily basis, so it must be cleaned up regularly. When decorating a room with such structures, you must be absolutely sure that you can provide them with proper care. Otherwise, the settled dust in the drawing will not give the full effect of the applied graphic image.
• Interior stylistics. Embossed 3D panels provide for the observance of a uniform style of the room. When decorating the interior with these panels, in many cases they look too highlighted or inappropriate.
• Such models are difficult to replace. When receiving damage on the panel, it can be very difficult to find a similar replacement for it. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase them with a margin.

Installation of 3D PVC panels is characterized by ease, so not only a professional, but also an ordinary person can handle it. What can not be said about ceramic tiles. If the installation site is sufficiently flat, then you can safely install the material without unnecessary processing. In this way, plastic copies that are lightweight are glued. To fix them, you can simply use liquid nails or mounting glue.

Experts recommend using the frame methodif the walls are slightly crooked or uneven, or the panel is too heavy. The frame itself is made of wood, plastic or metal, and then using self-tapping screws, the material is glued onto the finished frame.

If you do not want to make repairs yourself, then the work of specialists will come out inexpensively. Basically, panels are installed for 15–20% of the total amount of material. It is also important to know that the price of one square meter of textured plastic starts at three thousand rubles or more.

For information on how to choose 3D PVC panels, see the next video.