Wall panels are widely used in various architectural spaces, from warm home environments to bustling commercial places, from quiet office areas to public facilities, and their importance is self-evident.
Image Source：699pic
Wooden wall panels are one of the popular choices. They have natural textures and warm touch, which can inject inherent affinity into the space, allowing residents to feel the comfort close to nature in the reinforced concrete city. Each piece is unique. After installation, it can present a natural artistic sense, and will form a warm patina over time, with extremely strong durability. However, due to the high requirements for wood quality and complex processing technology, the cost is relatively high. Composite wood wall panels are made by pressing multiple layers of wood at high temperature and bonding with glue. They solve the problem of easy deformation and cracking of solid wood through scientific proportioning, and their stability is significantly improved. Although they are slightly inferior in natural texture, they are more affordable in price, and can simulate the textures of various precious woods through surface treatment, so they are widely used in home decoration and project decoration projects that pay attention to cost performance.
PVC wall panels, with their unique characteristics, have become an ideal choice for humid environments. Its main material is polyvinyl chloride resin, which is made through extrusion molding process. Its molecular structure is stable and it is not easy to absorb water. Even if it is in a humid environment for a long time, it will not mildew or rot. Daily cleaning only needs to be wiped with a damp cloth, saving the trouble of frequent maintenance, and it is especially suitable for areas prone to moisture such as kitchens, bathrooms and basements. At the same time, PVC wall panels can be added with different color masters and pattern molds during the production process, which can accurately restore the visual effects of various materials such as marble, wood grain and cloth grain. Whether it is a minimalist white tone, a retro floral pattern, or an industrial-style cement texture, it can be easily handled to meet the needs of different decoration styles. Moreover, the unit price is much lower than that of natural stone and solid wood. For consumers with limited budgets who pursue beauty, it is a choice with both practicality and economy.
Gypsum boards occupy an irreplaceable position in interior decoration. It is made of building gypsum as the main raw material, adding fiber reinforced materials and face paper and pressing. It is light in weight, no heavy equipment is needed during installation, and it can be quickly fixed through light steel keels, which greatly shortens the construction period. Its internal porous structure endows it with good sound insulation and heat insulation performance, which can effectively block outdoor noise and indoor temperature loss, and improve the living comfort of the space. In addition, gypsum boards have excellent fire resistance. When exposed to fire, they will slowly dehydrate to form a fireproof coating, delaying the spread of fire. Therefore, they are widely used in the bedroom partitions of residences, the public area ceilings of commercial buildings and other parts. However, it should be noted that the main component of gypsum boards is calcium sulfate dihydrate, which is easy to soften when exposed to water. It must be avoided to be used in long-term humid environments. If it needs to be installed in humid areas, special gypsum boards with waterproof treatment should be selected, and the joints should be sealed propely.
Composite wall panels are the product of the progress of material science and technology. By scientifically proportioning and compounding materials with different properties, the optimal integration of functions is realized. Common composite structures include surface decoration layer, middle insulation layer and base support layer. The decoration layer can be made of melamine impregnated paper, PVC film, etc., to simulate various natural materials; the insulation layer is mostly polyurethane foam or rock wool, providing excellent heat insulation performance; the base layer is made of high-density fiberboard or cement pressure plate to ensure the overall strength. This kind of wall panel combines the advantages of various materials, having the beauty of the decoration layer, the energy-saving property of the insulation layer and the durability of the base layer. It can be directly pasted or nailed on the wall during installation, saving multiple construction steps. Due to its outstanding comprehensive performance and moderate price, it has gradually become a popular choice for residential interior partitions, old house renovation and other projects, especially suitable for the decoration needs of paying attention to warmth in northern regions and moisture resistance in southern regions.
With the continuous improvement of people's requirements for living and using spaces, the types of wall panels are becoming more and more diverse. Among the many choices, Sumec Building Materials can provide you with a variety of wall panel choices, covering all the above-mentioned materials and styles. With a deep understanding of the building materials market and global supply chain resources, Sumec Building Materials can match the optimal wall panel solutions for decoration projects in different scenarios, provide full-process professional services from early material recommendation to later installation guidance, and is committed to creating an ideal space with both beauty and practicality for you, helping you realize your imagination of a beautiful space and providing a solid guarantee for your decoration project.
