How can integrated wall panels be installed without looking cheap?
Integrated wall panels are a new type of environmentally friendly decoration material. There is no need to apply putty. They are similar to integrated ceilings.
The processed wall panels are fixed on the original wall surface with keels and so on. Rough wall surfaces can be installed directly. The price is higher than that of wallpaper and wall paint.
At present, there are two types of integrated wall panels on the market:
One is aluminum alloy integrated wall surface, also known as aluminum composite integrated wall surface and aluminum wall guard board;
The other is bamboo-wood fiber integrated wall surface, also known as wood-plastic wall panel;
The third type, stone-plastic board, is a low-priced engineering board. It will not be described in detail here.
The aluminum wall guard board is composed of three layers: aluminum sheet surface, polyurethane foam material in the middle, and aluminum foil on the back. It has high environmental protection.
However, the surface is metal. Although the appearance can be made into various decorative effects after laminating, when touched by hand, there will be a metallic texture, which is very cold and lacks some warmth. At present, it is not widely used in home decoration.
The bamboo-wood fiber integrated panel is mainly made of foamed PVC, calcium carbonate, bamboo powder and wood powder. The density is relatively small and the panel is also lighter, which can create the texture of solid wood.
The price is relatively lower than that of solid wood wall guard boards. If the budget is limited, it can be used as a substitute.
Bamboo-wood fiber integrated panels are now widely used. Due to the short development time and lack of certain industry standards, in order to compete, manufacturers will inevitably cut corners. Poor quality ones will experience blistering and deformation.
Moreover, bamboo-wood fiber still belongs to a kind of PVC material. There is still some gap in texture compared to solid wood.
Therefore, if you want to install integrated wall panels and avoid a cheap look, you need to put in effort when purchasing.
Solid panels are more sturdy and durable than hollow panels.
At present, in the market, common bamboo-wood integrated wall panels come in two types: hollow and solid. For hollow panels with a double-reinforced structure, choose those with good hardness and impact resistance. Solid panels have a higher density than hollow panels, are more sturdy and durable, and the price is higher than that of hollow panels.
Seamless splicing or splicing with lines?
Seamless splicing has good integrity, is comfortable and grand, and is suitable for large-area splicing; splicing with lines has strong three-dimensionality and a more stylized feel, and is suitable for making shapes on background walls.
Service is very important.
Three parts material and seven parts service. Consumers should pay attention to the service quality of integrated wall panel brands when purchasing.
Many integrated wall panel products have a short warranty period, and some companies simply do not have the production qualification for integrated wall panels.
Therefore, when purchasing, one cannot simply compare prices. One should choose integrated wall panel products with good sales service, excellent brand reputation, and a long warranty period.
Who should be found to make good wall guard boards?
Since the installation of wall guard boards requires design and on-site measurement, if you want to ensure quality and quantity and achieve good results, it is still better to purchase offline. It is best to find a manufacturer. Branded ones will be much more expensive than those from manufacturers. Purchasing online will be cheaper than offline. Generally, product samples are purchased first. If the samples are not satisfactory, they can be returned with a full refund.
Once the purchase is determined, the store can provide free VR renderings for reference. However, the dimensions need to be accurately measured by oneself. The product requires oneself to pay for the shipping fee, and installation also requires finding a local carpenter.
Moreover, it is easy to be damaged during transportation, and returns, exchanges, and replenishments are also relatively troublesome. Therefore, it is not recommended for large areas or entire walls to use wall guard boards.
TIPS: Key points to avoid pitfalls in wall guard boards.
1. To ensure the overall effect of the whole house, when purchasing, the color should be consistent with the color of the door or cabinet. Color differences will be ugly.
2. In relatively humid environments, for example, in the south, installing wall guard boards is not recommended as they are prone to moisture and mildew.
3. If the floor height is low, do not consider wall guard boards as it will feel very oppressive.
4. Before installation, the wall surface should be leveled and waterproofed. Generally, OSB or OCB is used as the base.
5. When installing, expansion joints should be left to avoid deformation due to thermal expansion and contraction.
6. For integrated wall panels, discuss with the designer how to finish the edges. Otherwise, it will be ugly.