About the Knowledge of the WPC Wall Panel—Ultimate Guide

The current popular material – the WPC wall panel, has become the preferred material for the decoration industry because of its good stability and unique shape.

The versatile shapes, rich color choices and various texture styles of the WPC wall claddings make it possible to match various decoration styles. Modern or European-style WPC wall panel design with metal lines can make the interior decoration into a popular light luxury style!

We will give you a detailed introduction of interior WPC wall panels and its application scenarios, and what benefits it can bring to our home design.

Why wall paneling is so popular and worth it？

Wall cladding panels will always add a classic and expensive look to any home. With wainscoting trim, the sum of all the little details can make a huge difference.

Many people previously chose to install wall panelings only in public areas, but that has completely changed. Installing siding in the home has become a trend enough to really improve the look and character of their home.

People are looking for something that will never go out of style, and wall cladding panel are not a modern product, but have a very profound cultural history and significance. Not only can it effectively protect the building wall, but also has excellent decoration. With the development of the times, the design of the wall cladding is more diversified, so it is more and more popular among people.

Wallboard Product Sales in the United States from 2010 to 2021 (in Million Square Feet)

Details: United States; 2010 to 2021

Source: Statista

From the above data from , we can see that in the United States, the size of wallboards purchased by people is increasing year by year, indicating that the market for decorative wall claddings is getting wider and wider, and people’s demand for wall cladding products is increasing.

Wallboard, which is also known as drywall, plasterboard or gypsum board, is a panel made of gypsum plaster. The panel is usually sandwiched between two thick sheets of paper to make interior walls and ceilings. Wallboard construction is prevalent in North America in comparison to the traditional usage of lath and plaster due to quicker application.

In 2021, approximately 28 billion square feet of wallboard products were sold in the United States. This figure represents the peak sales volume in the period of consideration.

I. What are the Great Wall Panels?

The WPC wall panel is mainly made of polyvinyl chloride and wood powder, calcium carbonate plus functional additives such as foaming agents and stabilizers. It is called the Great wall panel because its cross-section is like the Great Wall. The length of the WPC panel for the wall is 3000mm, the width is between 150-195mm, and the thickness is generally determined according to the requirements of the shape.

II. Features of WPC Great Wall Panels

1. Diverse colors and rich materials

The WPC interior wall panel is rich in color matching, including dark green, red sandalwood, teak, coffee, log, mahogany, ochre, ultramarine, and other colors. WPC interior wall cladding panel surface has various styles, with wood texture, copper material and other styles to choose from, which can be electrophoresed, polished, and painted. Different decoration styles are matched with the WPC wall panel design, and the visual effects are very good. At the same time, the WPC interior wall panel has a variety of colors and rich materials, no matter what the decoration tone of your home is, you can find a suitable wall cladding style to match.

2. Good decorative

The WPC interior wall panel has no connecting port, no screw holes, and the appearance of building decoration is complete. No chemical joint glue is required, which eliminates the problems of pollution and aging. At the same time, the concave and convex cross-section makes the WPC Great Wall Board unique in appearance, so whether you are decorating at home or tooling, the WPC interior wall panel has a good decorative effect.

3. Environmental friendly

The WPC interior wall panel is oil-resistant, stain-resistant, easy to clean, and has a service life of more than 30 years. In line with national environmental protection standards and European standards, and formaldehyde-free, suitable for living environment, recyclable, green and environmental protection, the wall does not need maintenance. Therefore, WPC fluted panel is especially suitable for families with small children.

4. Strong stability

The WPC wall panel has the advantages of anti-aging, anti-ultraviolet, acid and alkali resistance, anti-insect and overall waterproof performance. The WPC panel contains unique wood fiber, which is cured by polymer and has good physical and mechanical properties such as compression resistance and impact resistance, and good reprocessing properties.

III. Application Scenarios of Great Wall Panel

WPC wall cladding is widely used in home improvement, hotel, engineering, and other aspects. The application scenarios of WPC wall panels are not limited to indoor ceilings and walls, garden landscape design and architectural appearance will be involved.

In the WPC wall panel design application scene, the most common one belongs to the home decoration scene. Whether it is for ceiling modeling or wall modeling, a WPC wall panel with metal edge banding can easily create a light and luxurious home decoration environment.

Interior WPC wall panels have a wide range of applications and good decoration, so how are interior WPC wall panels used in practical cases?

1. Interior WPC wall panels are used as the main decoration

With interior WPC wall panels as the main decoration, it is used in a large area, which has the effect of elongating and extending vision.

TV Background Wall for Living Room – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

Sofa Background Wall for Living Room – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

Bedroom Background Wall – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

Reception Desk Background Wall – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

2. Interior WPC wall panels are used as partial decoration

Using interior WPC wall panels as partial decoration, the rhythm of small areas can enhance the agility and vitality of the space.

Cafe Bar – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

Space Partition – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

Meeting Room Decoration – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

Bedroom Background Wall – WPC Wall Panel Design

 

3. Interior WPC wall panels as ceiling

Interior WPC wall panel is applied to the ceiling to increase the interest of the space.

Corridor – WPC Panel Design

 

Dining Room – WPC Panel Design

 

Dining Room – WPC Panel Design

 

Kindergarten – WPC Panel Design

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/kindergarten-architects

IV. Tiles vs WPC Wall Panel

As a leader in traditional decoration materials, it can be said that tiles have been in the leading position for a long time. However, the new type of decoration panel, WPC wall panel, which came from behind, has only been out for a few years, but its popularity in the market is obvious to all. Many people have difficulty choosing when choosing decoration materials, and they don’t know what to choose. Today, let’s compare whether the wall cladding panel is better or the wall tiles.

1. Comparison of scope of application

Tiles are mainly used for floors and walls. At the same time, due to moisture problems, they can only be used locally in home decoration. The walls of bedrooms are not conducive to tiling, which will increase indoor moisture.

Interior WPC wall panels can be used for wall and ceiling, suitable for whole-house space decoration.

2. Labor cost comparison

Traditional tile-laying adopts wet sticking construction, which requires the use of cement mortar auxiliary materials, the construction speed is slow, and the tiles and construction layer has a certain weight and thickness.

The interior WPC wall panel adopts a one-process, standardized and integrated prefabricated decoration, which is directly installed in the rough room, and the construction is fast and convenient.

WPC wall cladding price is about the same as tile. But the installation time of interior WPC wall panels is shorter than that of ceramic tile, so the labor cost of interior WPC wall panels is lower than that of ceramic tile.

3. Environmental comparison

Under normal circumstances, after the tiles are decorated, it takes several months to be ventilated before moving in, but after the interior WPC wall panel is decorated, you can  move in directly after cleaning.

4. Decorative comparison

Wood plastic composite wall panels, this kind of material mainly highlights the design of wood, so wood grains of different structures are very common. If it can present a good decorative individual effect, it can show a DIY visual effect.

Ceramic tile design has artistic mosaic design, pays attention to the overall effect, and sometimes can bring people a very amazing feeling, but its craftsmanship is more used on the tile floor, but less on the wall, and at most it is on the TV background wall .

Source: https://www.archdaily.com.br/apartamento-arquitetura

In fact, the two products have their own advantages and disadvantages in the use. Nowadays, home decoration design tends to be diversified. Japanese style, European style, Nordic style, American style, etc. are all new home designs comparable to modern and simple styles. For ceramic tiles, the choice of WPC interior wall panels still depends on the style, the space, and the effect, so that the design will not be buried.

V. Installation Guide for WPC Wall Panel

The installation of the WPC panel is actually very simple. Most of them are made of the wood board on the original wall, and then the wood paneling is nailed and spliced.

*Precautions:

1. Be sure to prime the wall with plywood before using the WPC interior wall panel.

2. If multiple plate types are required to be installed in combination, plywood must also be used for primer treatment, and the thickness of the substrates of different plate types must be superimposed during construction.

3. It is necessary to confirm the installation order of the materials, and be careful not to affect the size measurement of other customized materials, such as door frames and window frames, anchor lines and corners, cabinets, floors, etc.

VI. Conclusion

Modern wall panels can define a space while adding interest and personality. It can also be combined with wallpaper. This can create a dramatic decorative effect, especially for a living room, dining room or bedroom.

Wall cladding panels can also be used in any space where ceramic tile might be used. For bathrooms or kitchens, moisture-resistant paneling may be an ideal alternative to ceramic tile.

While wall paneling used to usually involve the use of wood, today there are a variety of modern and easy-to-use paneling materials such as WPC and medium density fiberboard (MDF). These WPC ready-to-use materials are manufactured for wall panel use and are usually affordable.

In terms of adding value for resale, having things like beautiful paneling, baseboards and cornices can make it happen.