Panels under brick – popular option for finishing of walls. They are available, simple in mounting, are capable to hide small defects of surfaces and to quickly give to housing stylish look.
Panels under brick: what they happen
The wall panels imitating brickwork differ in coloring, the invoice, additional decor. But the main distinction – materials of which they are made. It is possible to find the following options in sale:
- PVC panels. Are made of the polyvinylchloride complemented with the softening additives. The brick relief is created by pressing or gluing of impressive film. Panels differ in the small weight, flexibility, simplicity of mounting. Are available at the price, fasten on normal glue for heavy wall-paper. Are suitable for finishing of walls in corridors, halls, halls, can be used for dressing of ceiling.
- Panels on the basis of excelsior contain the minimum quantity of harmful additives (formaldehydes), are completely safe, do not allocate evaporations when heating. Are very durable, improve warm and sound insulation. The MDF panels are ideal for finishing of premises, including children's rooms and bedrooms.
- Chipboard or plywood. The strong basis does panels durable, resistant to mechanical damages. Are suitable for exterior and interior finish, but demand more difficult fixture. Because of insufficient plasticity of basis the imitation of brickwork turns out insufficiently relief.
Panels with any basis are issued in the form of rectangular plates, sheets of the bigger size or narrow rails. The choice depends on configuration and the sizes of the room.
Main advantages
Wall panels under brick have many advantages before other finishing materials. Among the main pluses:
- variety of colors and textures;
- possess zvuko- and heat-protective properties;
- high environmental friendliness;
- moisture resistance, to fungus, mold;
- simplicity of mounting;
- simple leaving;
- affordable price.
Panels with imitation of brickwork are more dense than wall-paper, at the same time are rather flexible and plastic. It is easy to paste them, in need of the panel it is possible to unfasten and move to other place. Material well hides minor defects of surfaces (cracks, roughnesses, not too right angles. Ideal alignment of walls before pasting is not obligatory.
Shortcomings of panels
Despite set of pluses, wall panels have also shortcomings. They considerably concede in durability to natural laying, being easily deformed at mechanical influence. Not all panels of vlagoustoychiva therefore they are not recommended to be pasted in bathrooms, corridors, halls. One more serious minus – combustibility. At ignition, materials on the basis of PVC can allocate toxic connections and cause poisoning. The products from unknown producers which do not have necessary certificates are especially dangerous.
The correct use of wall panels will help to minimize risks. It is recommended to choose products of the checked companies and it is obligatory to check technical characteristics of material.
Essential minus of panels – possible deformation after sticker. It happens if the wall had essential defects. Soft and flexible sheets will well camouflage cracks and roughnesses, but in 1-2 years on their place noticeable dents can appear. Replacement of panels with preliminary plaster of wall will correct situation.
How to issue walls panels
The small weight of panels allows to decorate light interroom partitions from gypsum cardboard, giving them type of solid main walls. Material is suitable for finishing of the warmed balconies and loggias, corridors, halls, living rooms, dining rooms. In kitchens and bathrooms it is possible to glue only panels with special mark about the increased moisture resistance.
Before work of wall it is not necessary to level, but it is desirable to putty and smooth out large slots abrasive paper. After that the surface is processed primer and the antifungal structure preventing emergence of mold.
Easy panels from PVC can be glued any structure for vinyl wall coverings. Heavier plates of MDF it is more reliable to fix on "liquid nails". Drops of structure are put on perimeter of leaf and in the center. Panels fasten end-to-end if corners insufficiently equal, it is possible to cut cloth with knife. Completion phase – fastening of moldings and plinths.
The MDF panel can fix and in the frame way, previously having mounted rare furring. After fixing of plates on walls atop it is possible to hang up lockers, regiments, pictures and other decorative elements.
Panels under brick are suitable not only for walls. Impressive imprinted sheets can be pasted on ceiling, to use for registration of false-fireplaces, doors, window slopes.
Interior decisions: councils of designers
Decorators note: panels from the pressed shaving or polyvinylchloride – only imitation of brickwork. With period furniture they fit into expensive interiors badly. But perfectly are in harmony with plastic, wood plates, metal, glass and other modern materials. Panels with imitation of brick will help to issue budgetary interiors in style the loft, hi-tech, the Scandinavian minimalism, country.
Choosing panels, it is necessary to consider the room sizes. The rack options which are visually expanding spaces and lifting ceiling will be suitable for small rooms. It is better to give preference to simple models without excess decorative elements, they will be appropriate at any style decision. Designers recommend to pay attention to white panels, they look stylish and is modern. If the room dark, with the minimum quantity of the sun, it is possible to choose very light panels with warm colors: cream, sand, colors of ivory or egg shell.
The brick in warm red, burgundy, brown, gray-beige colors will help to give to the room the atmosphere of the lock or country chalet. Such panels are effectively combined with wood boards, the opaque plastic tinted by glass. Correctly picked up lighting will help to enhance effect.
For visual allocation of one wall it is possible to pick up effective dark brick, it will well contrast with light furniture and floor. Such reception is good for halls, living rooms, offices in classic or "castle" style. That the dark wall did not look alienly, it is supported by textiles, upholstered furniture, curtains.
The interesting decision – registration by plates of the lower part of walls. Top cover with opaque acrylic paint or decorative plaster, paste over with wall-paper or fabric. It is important to choose correctly color combination, it is better to avoid too obvious contrasts.
How to look after wall panels
One of the main advantages of panels - simple leaving. Panels are very practical, they do not attract dust and dirt, do not accumulate static electricity and do not demand special cleansers. For weekly cleaning the vacuum cleaner with nozzle for upholstered furniture and damp rag suffices. It is better to remove small pollution at once, then on walls there will be no not esthetic stain left.
Cleaning creams without rigid particles will be suitable for more thorough cleaning. Good and available alternative – warm soap solution. You should not use powders and other abrasives, they leave microscopic scratches to which dirt and dust gets. If in the house there are pets, it is better to use panels on the basis of MDF, they are resistant to influence of claws and teeth.
Wall panels under brick – successful budgetary replacement of fashionable masonry. Not to overload interior, this material is used it is dosed, in the form of accent, combining with tree, plastic, wall-paper, glass, decorative plaster.