Bathroom Wall Panels

Decorative wall panels allow you to dress up your bathroom in a beautiful way. Although ceramic tiles are one of the most popular ways of doing up the shower walls, they often render an old and worn-out look to your bathroom within just a few years of installation. The reason behind this is the grout between the tiles, which begins to discolor and look dirty. On the other hand, wall panels keep your bathroom gleaming for years. They come in a myriad styles and materials so that you can easily match them with the rest of the décor in your house.

Styles of Bathroom Wall Paneling

• Full Wall Paneling:
  Wall panels come as 4 x 8 ft sheets, which are mostly pre-finished. Full wall paneling includes covering the walls of bathroom with panels from flooring to ceiling. This creates a very uniform and seamless look for the shower walls. Wall panels are often glued to the walls with the help of carpenter's glue.
• Wainscoting:
  Wainscoting is a style in which the panels partially cover the bathroom walls. The bottom half is covered with panels, while the top half is left painted or wallpapered. This is a cool way to pep up a plain, boring bathroom décor. The decorative panel complements the plain look of the top half.
• Library:
  This style includes hanging small squares of wall panels. A frame sits in the gap between the two squares. This creates a checkerboard-like pattern on the shower walls. This style is named after the library, as it is most commonly found in libraries and studies.

Materials Used

• Wood:
  Wood is the most classic and elegant material available for wall panels. It is sturdy and provides stability to the walls. Fine quality wood panels provide good resistance to moisture. These are available in various grain sizes and colors so that you can choose your favorite wood type. These are a bit expensive than the other materials.
• UPVC:
  UPVC provides the most durable option amongst the materials available for bathroom paneling. It is waterproof and resistant to most cleaning chemicals and bleaches used in the bathroom. It is available in myriad designs and patterns. UPVS sheets are available in rock pattern, marble pattern, wood patterns with varying grain sizes, mosaic tile patterns, etc. They are also available in simple plain colors for a sophisticated look.

How to Choose Material

While choosing wall panels for bathroom, one must always consider their functionality. Although panels are mostly added for a decorative effect, one must not ignore the usability factor. Wall panels must be waterproof at any cost to resist mildew and mold growth in a better way. Also, it is a must that the material successfully withstands the large temperature variations in the bathroom. The steam erupting from the shower often deteriorates the condition of the decorative wall panels. Hence, the material should be capable of sustaining steam as well. Some cleaning agents used in bathroom may bring about premature weathering of the panels. Hence, make sure the material is resistant to cleaners and bleaches.

Thus, wall panels can add a lot to the décor of your bathroom. You can install the pre-finished sheets yourself or you may seek professional help. Often, the suppliers can arrange for labor to install the sheets in your bathroom.

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