An excellent decoration of any room can be MDF wall panels. Due to the fact that there is a huge selection of them, you can arrange any interior in a variety of styles.
This finishing material is very aesthetic, practical and affordable.
In modern industry, various MDF panels are produced, in addition to differences in their appearance, they can also have different purposes. Their thickness varies from 6 to 60 mm. If we talk about the decoration of living space, then it is preferable to use plates up to 12 mm thick.
The material may have a different shape.
- Tiled. Such panels can be square and rectangular. Using them in the interior, combining various textures and colors, you can create a mosaic coating.
- Rack and pinion. These panels are presented in the form of a wooden lining.
- Large sheet. This material can reach a height of 3000 mm, and a width of 1500 mm.
The new trend of fashion has become wall panels with photo printing. Any image can be applied to the surface of the material. In order for the panels to have high performance and last as long as possible, water-repellent acrylic based varnish is applied to them.
Another know-how has become MDF panels with the 3D effect. In the assortment of such panels, you can find options that will captivate anyone. Imitations of waves, volumetric geometric figures are applied to the surface of the plates, various types of carving and relief are used.
Thanks to the use of such finishes, even the most complex design ideas can be solved.
Benefits
MDF panels are not only a budget solution for wall decoration, but also the easiest. They can be used in any room: in the kitchen, in the hallway, living room and even in the bedroom. Many people prefer such panels in order to create an imitation of a wooden coating in the design of a room. It is the tree that exudes naturalness and environmental friendliness, in addition, it is able to make the room warmer and more comfortable. But since natural material most often has a high cost, MDF may well replace it.
Consider the other benefits of finishing with MDF:
- design with this material can be done independently, even if a person has no experience in this work,
- MDF can be used not only for decorating walls, but also for ceilings, the most important thing is the right combination of finishing materials to make the interior look as impressive as possible,
- wall panels are able to make any room unique, including a children's room, as you can apply an image of your favorite cartoon or fairy-tale character to them.
Even the most experienced designers are surprised at the variety and color options of panels. Specialists love to use this material in their projects, as it allows you to fully express your imagination.
Using
The material in question can be used in different ways.
These installation options are the most popular.
- At the bottom of the wall. This option is practical and especially aesthetically pleasing. If the proportions during installation are met, then you can achieve the effect of a high ceiling, as well as visually increase the space in the room.
- On the whole wall. This option is used to give the room rigor, as well as to emphasize the status of the owner of the house. This option is preferable to use in the library or in your account.
- As a decorative element. A panel correctly used in the interior will look neat and stylish. Due to the fact that the material has a wide variety of textures, any design idea can be translated into reality. For example, with the help of large-sized plates, one wall can be completely formed, and the remaining surfaces are decorated with MDF fragments.
If we consider the rooms separately, then for the kitchen panels can be used as an apron. Due to the fact that the material has moisture resistance and ease of care, it will be the perfect solution for such a finish. You can also mount it in the bathroom, and the panels will adequately take their place on the ceiling, on the walls and even under the sink as a decorative element. This material will be a good choice, since the panels are not prone to mold on them.
They help to refine the panels and balconies with loggias, such decoration does not require large financial and time costs. In addition, this design can be combined with any other type of decoration.
Beautiful examples
Installation of MDF panels makes it possible to make the room unique. Thanks to all possible methods of surface finishing, forms and types of this material, the buyer will be able to choose for himself the style that will appeal to him.
- A striking example of extravagant interior design. MDF panels are used as a decoration for one of the walls.
- The bedroom is designed in light, delicate colors. An interesting design using MDF emphasizes the delicate, airy interior of the room.
- The option of designing the entire wall using MDF. Dark relief coating will be a great accent in any modern interior.
- Such an interesting solution can be used to design a study or library.
- Calm, classic paneling.
Tips for installing MDF panels on the walls - in the next video.
Varieties
MDF boards can have various shapes and functional orientations. The thickness of the products can vary from 6 mm to 6 cm. Decorative panels with a thickness of 6 mm to 1.2 cm are used in the interior of apartments and houses.
They can be classified into three groups based on the size of the plates.
- large sheet (thickness from 3 mm to 1.2 cm, height up to 30 cm, width up to 15 cm),
- tiled (thickness from 7 mm to 1 cm, height and width - up to 10 cm) square or rectangular panels allow you to create exclusive mosaic panels on the walls, you can combine plates of different textures and colors,
- rack (have a distant resemblance to the “lining”, thickness - from 8 mm to 1.2 cm, length - up to 30 cm).
Billing Options
Three methods are used as panel processing:
Veneered boards are pasted over with the thinnest wood layer, therefore they cannot be visually distinguished from real wood. Before painting the boards, primer and primer must be primed. The paint coatings and enamels used for the panels are very flexible and are well distributed over the surface.
Lamination of plates is pasting them with PVC film. It can be shiny or matte, multi-colored, with patterns, photo printing imitating natural stone, brickwork, natural wood and other surfaces.
Sometimes, if a design decision so requires, the plates can be processed with expensive materials - for example, mother of pearl (the price of one such plate can reach 25 thousand rubles).
Fields of application
Veneered panels can be used as wall cladding in the bedroom, hallway, living room, loggia. Due to the good resistance of the material to moisture (applies to painted and laminated samples), it can be used even in the kitchen area. In bathrooms, decorative panels are used infrequently, of which they make a bathroom set.
In the hallways paneled the entire wall from top to bottom, in the rooms focus on one wall or any part of it. Designers willingly use veneered panels in the interior, since they can quickly assemble a wall panel, which will add an interesting touch to the room. This technique is especially relevant for the head of a berth. MDF-plates also decorate the walls for audio and video equipment in the guest room.
In the kitchen area, MDF is used to decorate the apron. The tone of the panels and texture should match the design of the facade and the style of installed appliances. MDF panels can often be seen in office rooms and government offices (hospitals), where there is always a large crowd of people.
The reasons for their popularity as building material for public places are as follows:
- acceptable price,
- high wear resistance
- ease of installation
- aesthetic look
- ease of care.
Among the disadvantages of the material can be noted a lot of weight, the need for special fasteners, a large amount of dust during installation.
Styles
In a room with a classic (English) design, MDF panels trim the bottom of the wall. This is in harmony with the design of doorways, fireplaces, stairs.
To create an original interior, panels with 3D drawings are used. Such masterpieces are created according to unique sketches on special milling machines.
Mounting Features
Rectangular plates can be laid horizontally, vertically or diagonally. They are attached to a wooden or metal crate, as well as directly to the surface of the wall, if it is perfectly flat. The edge of the panels is trimmed or grooved to facilitate subsequent installation.
When laying MDF panels, finishing corners, self-tapping screws, kleimers, nails are used. The panels can be laid without gaps or with spacers (a distance of 1 cm between the panels is formed through the use of additional elements made of wood or veneer).
Decorative plates can be embossed, for example, imitate lining. More complex surface textures are referred to as 3D panels.
Manufacturers
Among the most famous and sought-after manufacturers of veneered panels The following brands can be noted:
The plants of the above firms are located in the USA, Europe and China. Among domestic manufacturers stand out: Plitspichprom, Kronostar, Russian Laminate.
For more information on PVC and MDF decorative panels, see the next video.
