Brick wall panels for interior wall decoration

With the help of finishing materials, which are presented on the market in a huge assortment, you can realize any design decisions. Natural materials are safe for health, but sometimes they are too heavy and “eat up” the space, and their cost is not available to everyone. Fortunately, with the help of modern technologies, materials are produced that not only look natural, but also simplify repairs. One of the interesting and relevant options in modern design is decorative brick panels for interior decoration.

Types of panels for brick and their features

For the manufacture of panels using various materials, but most often you can find two types.

Pvc panels

Made of modern artificial material - polyvinyl chloride - with the addition of softeners. The raw material is white. After giving the product a textured pattern corresponding to the brickwork, special technology is used to paint in the desired shades. Polyvinyl chloride has excellent soundproof and heat insulating properties.

The design of the walls with PVC brick panels allows you not to think about extraneous sounds and noises.

The material is absolutely safe for the health of others, therefore, brick wall plates for interior decoration are gaining popularity. The surface of the PVC panels is easy to clean, which allows them to be used during finishing work in the kitchen.

MDF panels

Such products are made from wood chips, which are pressed under high pressure. High temperature treatment makes the material more durable and reliable. Due to this, MDF panels have high quality characteristics. Such a finishing material is not afraid of a temperature difference and even moisture accumulation, therefore it is considered an ideal option for facing the kitchen area, hallway and bathroom.

Gypsum products

Brick gypsum panels look especially good in the interior, which most accurately convey the texture of this material, so such an imitation can hardly be distinguished from a real brick wall. Another advantage of gypsum products is absolute fire safety.

However, it should be remembered that gypsum is afraid of moisture, so this finish is only suitable for dry rooms.

Another feature of gypsum boards is quite considerable weight. So, for example, a plate 50 × 50 × 3 cm weighs 4 kg.

Variety of shapes

Brick wall panels can be of different shapes:

1. The typesetting of products imitating bricks is a rectangular tile. Ideal for partial wall cladding, when the exact selection of the picture is needed.
2. The rack panel is issued in the form of boards of various width.
3. Sheet products are produced in the form of a plate with an area of ​​3 to 8 m2. This option is more technological during installation, as it allows you to simultaneously close a large area.

Advantages and disadvantages of wall panels

The popularity of brick panels for interior wall decoration is explained by high quality characteristics, including:

• Resistant to high humidity.
• The ability to withstand sudden changes in temperature.
• Resistance to solar radiation, the color of the facing material does not change even with direct sunlight.

The listed parameters give many advantages to finished products:

• Acceptable price.
• High-quality imitation of real brick.
• Universality of application, which makes it possible to organically combine panels with different facing materials.
• Easy and simple installation.
• Maintainability.
• High sound and heat insulation.
• Long operation.

But, like all construction and finishing materials, brick wall plates have their drawbacks:

• At high temperatures, the material may become deformed, so you should not use such a cladding near sources of open fire.
• Despite the stated strength, brick slabs are not able to withstand strong mechanical stress, which can lead to dents or scratches.

Cost

The price of brick panels depends on several factors, which include:

• Material - MDF is usually more expensive than PVC.
• Manufacturer - Chinese and Malaysian products are the cheapest, Russian ones are somewhat more expensive, products from Europe and the USA can be 2 or more times more expensive.
• Brand fame.
• The complexity of the picture.
• The quality of the colors used.

Features of the choice of panels for brick

When using the described products imitating bricks, it is important to take into account the advice of specialists:

• Brick wall panels are more often used for decorating relaxation rooms. However, the brickwork of an old castle can exert emotional pressure due to lack of comfort.

• In one-room apartments, materials imitating bricks are faced on one wall, while choosing soft non-aggressive tones. This option does not overload the interior.
• With partial wall cladding, you can use plates under a brick of bright colors. This will help to highlight any zone and create an interesting accent in the room. It is worth remembering that it is not necessary to use products from MDF and PVC when decorating fireplaces in order to avoid deformation of the material.
• It is not recommended to use red brick cladding material for decorating living rooms. This can disrupt the calm emotional atmosphere in the apartment.
• Brick wall panels in white and light gray shades fit perfectly into the interior, which is dominated by pastel colors. However in the bedroom, the walls of which are lined with such panels, a “chill” will be felt.

• When choosing the color of finishes should take into account the area of ​​the room, its lighting and the chosen style decision.

Brick wall paneling

There are two ways to install panels:

• In the first case, the plate is glued directly to the wall surface. At the same time, due to the flexibility of the product, minor irregularities are hidden. The adhesive composition is selected depending on the material from which the plates are made. Gluing starts from the corner, checking the evenness of the location using the building level. If necessary, the wall panel can be easily trimmed with a file with small teeth.

• The second way is to install the slab on the frame. This option is especially relevant for walls with significant curvature. For mounting the frame, you can use wooden rails or a metal profile. Frame assembly starts with fixing to the floor and ceiling of the guide profile. Then, withstanding a certain step, vertical wall profiles are attached to the wall. Fastening wall panels under a brick for interior decoration is carried out using self-tapping screws.

Important! To prevent premature damage to the tiles during use, it is recommended that profiles be placed at a distance of 40 cm. You can pre-fix a sheet of plywood on the frame, and place a wall panel on top of it.

A brick wall in the interior is an excellent design solution. The decorative panel imitating a brick allows you to create the desired interior with low material and time costs. Convenient and practical panels transform the room, reproducing the structure of natural material and simplifying repairs.