Wall Cladding 101




There are many advantages to using wall cladding in your kitchen or bathroom. Made from PVC it will not suffer from rotting like wood does, and it is not susceptible to fading from UV rays and it will protect your rooms from damp. Bathroom wall panels made from PVC are a very good alternative to conventional brick, wood or ceramic tiles and your bathroom can look really beautiful due to the wonderful array of style and colors that are available to match with your bathrooms existing color schemes. Plastic cladding is emerging as a very popular choice for internal decoration and many people are realizing the advantages that it has.

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In the past people made wood their first choice when it came to cladding for their bathroom or kitchen but then they would have problems with damp or find that the wood became very unhygienic because of the buildup of dirt which could cause health problems. To avoid health problems when using wood panels it is necessary to conduct regular cleaning and other maintenance tasks such as rubbing down and repainting or revarnishing which will cost money and take time to do. Owners of wood based decorations have also reported problems with insects in the house as the wood will attract them particularly if it has started to rot.



Wall panels made from PVC are normally acrylic coated to give them extra strength, durability and flexibility. It is normally manufactured with hollow panels which is makes for a very efficient insulator and this also lowers the probability of mould growth which makes it the perfect solution for your kitchen or bathroom décor.

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The use of interior PVC panels in the home is a good idea as it is simple to keep it clean and therefore very hygienic. Cleaning PVC wall cladding is just so easy and all you need is a cloth and some mild household soap together with a little effort and they will be shining like new again which is very different to cleaning wood panels. Special industrial soaps or detergents are definitely not required to clean plastic panels just ordinary washing up liquid will suffice and enable you to clean your panels ensuring that there are no germs accumulating and that the stay hygienic.



UV light rays can make wooden panels fade very quickly but there is no chance of this with PVC paneling. Plastic also provides very good insulation and will keep the heat in your rooms. PVC panels are very light and flexible which makes installation very easy. Many rooms will have awkward places where you need to shape the panels to fit properly and this is a breeze with PVC compared to other materials. The average person with some DIY skills can install plastic cladding pretty easily and if you decide that you don’t want to do it yourself and get the professionals in then their bill should be pretty low as the time and effort required will be fairly minimal.



It is really possible to create a very striking effect with PVC cladding and you can match up with your existing decorative style with the many different styles and colors of cladding available. There are many advantages to using plastic cladding for your interior rooms so make sure that you consider it.


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