6 tips for choosing plastic panels for walls and ceilings

Content

1. №1. What are the pros and cons of plastic panels?
2. №2. Types of wall panels by purpose
3. No. 3. Joint of plastic panels
4. №4. Type of surface
5. №5. What else to look for when choosing?
6. №6. The best manufacturers of plastic panels

• Venta
• Forte
• Deceuninck
• Shanghai Zhuan
• Green Line LLC
• Planet Plastic LLC
• EVROPLAST service
• OOO Ural-Plast
• Pareti
• AnV-Plast LLC

Looking for a light, hygienic, moisture-resistant and cheap coating for walls or ceiling? Then you should definitely pay attention to the plastic panels, which, in addition, are also distinguished by their excellent appearance. They are often usedfor wall cladding in the kitchen, in the bathroom and on the balcony, for finishing the ceilingin the bathroom and other rooms, often plastic panels are used in non-residential premises. For each of these areas of application, panels of a certain size, color and terrain are appropriate. With a variety of material and features of the choice of plastic panels, we will try to understand.

№1. What are the pros and cons of plastic panels?

The basis for the production of plastic panels -solid polyvinyl chloride, which is characterized by maximum resistance to fire. The material is made by extrusion, between the two painted or varnished surfaces there is a space consisting of numerous longitudinal honeycombs formedstiffeners.

The main advantages of PVC panels:

• light weight;
• moisture resistance, hygiene, anti-static, easy maintenance;
• ecological compatibility;
• fire resistance and resistance to temperature changes;
• good sound insulation qualities;
• a huge selection of drawings and textures, which allows you to organize the interior in any style;
• Simple installation, with which almost anyone can cope;
• low price.

Considering plastic panels as a material for facing the ceiling or walls, you should be aware that hehas some disadvantages:

• low strength. On the surface of the material, it is easy to leave a scratch, dent or other kind of damage;
• First time panels can emit a specific smell;
• the material has a limited scope and is suitable for those rooms where strength is not as important as moisture resistance, fire resistance and decorativeness.

№2. Types of wall panels by purpose

The most important and, at the same time, conditional division of wall panels isdivision into ceiling and wall. Nobody forbids the use of wall panels for finishing the ceiling and vice versa. The difference between these types of panels is found only in contrast to the main parameters.

Thickness of wall panels8-10 mm, and the length can be, m, 3 m or even 6 m. Lengthceiling panelsstarts from 6 m and can reach 12 m, and their thickness is less than 8 mm: if before most of the ceiling panels had a thickness 8 mm, but now manufacturers are constantly reducing it, so it is easy to find panels with a thickness of 7 mm and even 4-5 mm on sale.

No. 3. Joint of plastic panels

Depending on the type of joint plastic panels are:

• seamless;
• suture.

Seamless PVC panelscan be called very conditional, since the joint will still be noticeable, but the surface itself will be smooth, because the appearance of the joint between the panels is not provided for in the decor. Of course, do not expect that the ceiling, trimmed with such panels, will be as smooth as the tension or gypsum plasterboard, but with the use of special sealants can achieve very good in terms of aesthetics results.

Suture panelsThey are distinguished by a special relief joint to give the surface an interesting decorative effect. Often such plastic panelsimitate wooden lining. On sale there are alsopanels for tiles: experts recommend using square elements with a side of 30-98 cm. In addition, the sale can be foundplastic panels with rust, they represent something between the suture and seamless panels, but they are not very common.

№4. Type of surface

One of the main advantages of plastic panels isvariety of design.On sale it is possible to meet both the most simple and cheapest white panels, and the material painted in any color, but the most interesting options are those that have some kind of pattern or imitate wood, stone or other noble surface.

All plastic panels by type of surface can be divided into:

• matte;
• glossy;
• semigloss.

In terms of technical characteristics, all these panels are exactly the same, and depending on your own preferences, you can choose a panel with the required surface.

When it comes to a material with a certain pattern, it can be applied in one of the following ways:

• lacquering. First, the required pattern is applied to the surface of the panelthermal transfer or offset printing, and to fix it from the top, the panel is covered with a layer of varnish - it protects the pattern from moisture, solar rays, friction, etc. With the help of different processing methods, the varnished surface can be produced both glossy and matte;
• lamination. In this case, the surface of the panel is covered with a thin, sturdy film, on which a pattern is imprinted, repeating the texture of wood or stone. Such panels can imitate any kind of wood and almost any type of stone, sometimes manufacturers thus apply an abstract drawing to the surface of the material.

№5. What else to look for when choosing?

Undoubtedly, everyone wants to get the most quality material that can serve faithfully as long as possible. To choose strong and durable plastic panels we recommendpay attention to such parameters:

• thickness of the front panel: the more, the better, because it largely depends on strength, durability, resistance to mechanical damage, etc. If the panel can easily be damaged, then over time, the gap will begin to penetrate the moisture, provoking development of mold. It is clear that it is unlikely that any plastic panel can withstand a strong blow, but with a number of less serious loads, it must cope. Ideally, the thickness of the front panel should be, mm, and the same figure in inexpensive products rarely exceeds, mm;
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• number of stiffeners. Here the same rule works as with thickness: the more, the better, and the stronger and less susceptible to deformation will be the panel. The panel must have at least 20 stiffeners, ideally - 29. All edges should be smooth, have the same thickness and be strictly perpendicular to the two panels that they connect;
• appearance. The panel should be evenly colored and smooth, it should not show stiffeners, dents. Also, before buying, it's best to check how tightly the panels are connected together;
• indirect indication that before you a quality material, isthe weight. The thicker the front panel and the more stiffeners, the greater the weight of the panel. This indicator is useful when comparing two panels with the same size;
• it is better to acquirematerial from one batch- this is a guarantee that the color and features of the drawing will be the same. Even with one article, but from different lots, the material may differ in tint, which will be clearly visible after installation.

№6. The best manufacturers of plastic panels

When buying any goods, we are accustomed to pay attention to the manufacturer. The reputation that has developed around his name makes it possible to judge the quality of products. No exception and plastic panels. Today, hundreds of manufacturers of plastic panels are on the market: both foreign and domestic. Let's stop at the best.

Venta

ThisBelgian companyis one of the leading European manufacturers of decorative panels, and the range is constantly growing. The production of the manufacturer is in great demand in different countries of the world, therefore the company is constantly opening new factories. So, in 2003 production was opened in Russia, so today domestic buyers have the opportunity to buy plastic panels of European quality, produced by the most modern technologies, but at the same time paying for these products is not very high price.

In the assortment of the company panels with different parameters and different designs. There is evenMaterial of increased strength with the effect of tile facing, which will be right when you finish the walls. Most recently, production was launchedpanels with digital printing, which can become a real decoration of the interior.

Forte

Italian companyForte has been operating since 1969, and has already established itself as one of the world's largest producers of PVC products. The company's products are now successfully sold in more than 50 countries. Production is conducted on the most modern equipment with the introduction of innovative technologies. The specialists of the company constantly monitor the requirements of customers, reacting quickly to them with new offers.

Among other things, the company produces decorative plastic panels and exclusive decorative wall panels "Le MURINO". For the production of the latter is usedstone crumb, which is sprayed on the front panel. In two collections there are over 20 different colors and shades, which allows you to choose the appropriate finish for any room.

Deceuninck

itinternational company, which started production in France and the UK, and now the manufacturer's factories are located in different countries. In total, the company has 14 factories, and the products are represented in 91 countries. In Russia there is a large representative office of the company, so the manufacturer's plastic panels are widely represented in the domestic market.

Shanghai Zhuan

LatelyChinese companiesbegin to offer more and more high-quality products. Of course, not all plastic panels marked "made in China" are trusted, but Shanghai Zhuan Qin Co. Ltd is a clear example of a responsible responsible manufacturer. The company specializes in the production of wall panels from various materials, including and plastic panels. In the assortment there are materials of different sizes, with different types of joints, but there is no need to talk about the number of colors and shades. With high quality, the prices for products are acceptable.

Green Line LLC

One of the leadingdomestic manufacturersPVC panels. Production facilities are located inVladimir region, deliveries are carried out all over the country and beyond. The main thing for the manufacturer is the high quality and safety of the panels, therefore the raw materials are supplied from Europe. Great importance is given here to the strength of joints, because it depends on them how much the panel will be stable before the impact of moisture. In the assortment of the company, several hundred options for panels with different parameters and patterns, which opens up a wide range of possibilities for design. At the same time, the price remains acceptable.

Planet Plastic LLC

This is a largeMoscow enterprisehas been on the market since 2001. For production of plastic panels, foreign equipment is used, raw materials are also supplied from abroad, which allows us to speak about high quality products and constantly expanding assortment. PVC panels are the main activity of the company. The image is applied by offset and thermal transfer printing, the length, thickness and width of the panels varies widely, the surface can be matte and glossy - more than 150 different versions.

EVROPLAST service

The enterprise exists since 2005, it is equipped with the modern equipment of the European manufacture, production is made taking into account strict world quality standards. In the company's assortment there is a wide choice of plastic panels of different thickness and relief, there are all necessary accessories for them. The production is conducted inThe Samara Region, but the products are widely represented throughout the country.

OOO Ural-Plast

This is a major manufacturer ofMagnitogorsk, whose high quality products are also explained by the use of imported equipment. Products of the company bribes with its diversity, because in addition to the quite standard and common options, there are panels with a unique design. The thickness of all panels is 9 mm.

Pareti

This is a young company fromVolgograd, the range of which is constantly expanding. Employees of the company responsibly approach each product name, trying to make each material so that it can be combined with other finishing materials of the manufacturer. The range includes lacquered panels with thermal transfer and laminated panels.

AnV-Plast LLC

ThisKrasnodar companybegan its activities in 2001. Today, the manufacturer's products are widely known throughout the country. The company actively cooperates with domestic enterprises, buying from them raw materials, is focused on wholesale sales and attracts buyers with low prices. The assortment includes panels with thermal printing, offset printing, matte white, all of them are presented in different sizes.

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