Wall Panelling
Wall Panelling is one of the easiest ways to transform a room, often the coving, skirting and architrave are already in the room as standard but how you decorate the walls can have perhaps the biggest impact of all mouldings. Because the walls are the first part of the room people see compared to other areas.
In our range, we have the following collections for adding depth and texture to your walls:
With the largest range of lightweight decorative moulding from traditional to contemporary, you’ll find something to suit you here.
- More high grade polymer options than anyone else, giving you more choice.
- The beauty of traditional materials, but more quick and easy to install.
- The best price. Find the same product cheaper online in the UK, and we’ll beat it by 5%.
Wall panelling and wainscoting can completely transform a room. They needn't cost a fortune either.
The Difference Between The Different Wall Panelling Styles.
Panel Mouldings
Panel mouldings are a great value way to create a bespoke feature. In effect, you cut strips of material to form square or rectangular frame shapes. For additional embellishment you can add decorative corners, or you can simply mitre a square corner.
This type of feature was common in both Georgian and Victorian homes but, with the right configuration, can also look surprisingly modern.
You can create exactly the right sizes and shapes for your room and, because you’re not using whole sheets of material, panel mouldings are remarkably cost effective.
Shaker Wall Panelling
This is the simplest form of panelling with simple clean straight lines and very little detail. This like panel mouldings is fully customisable and is a budget friendly way to do wall panelling. The Shaker style is best for modern interiors looking for some texture on the walls whilst being in keeping with the style for the rest of the interior.
Raised Wall Panels
Best for a classic, formal finish. Raised panels suit Georgian, Victorian and period-style interiors, especially when paired with dado rails and decorative mouldings. These are solid complete panels which make installation much simpler than standard panelling strips. Perfectly suited to more traditional and contemporary interiors looking for heavy detail for a stunning wow factor.
Tongue & Groove Wall Panelling
Best for a cottage, coastal or relaxed traditional look. Very popular due to the simple design which suits a vide variety of styles and covers the whole area protecting the walls whilst providing texture and warmth to walls. The classic tongue and groove feature making installation easy, these are perfect for up to dado rail height and works very well in hallways, bathrooms, stairways and boot rooms.
3D Wall Panels
The latest style of panelling loved by interior designers. Best for a modern feature wall. Textured designs add depth, pattern and shadow, making them ideal behind beds, TVs and other focal points. These panels cover the entire wall and are the most costly option for panelling but also the most effective and stunning as our materials allow very intricate fascinating designs to be created.
The Difference Between Wall Panelling & Wainscoting.
Wainscoting is a wall panelling feature that runs only to dado rail height. Traditionally it would have been a sheet of wooden material and, other than providing decoration, it added insulation and protected the wall from knocks and scuffs.
Wall panelling is a more general term that refers to a multitude of decorative wall features.
The Difference Between Our Material & Traditional Materials.
All of our wall panelling options are made from high grade polymer materials. These are solidified expanded foams with outer surfaces that replicate the look and feel of traditional materials. Unlike traditional materials they are lightweight and durable, and so are much more easy to install.
Our High-grade polymers materials will not rot, swell with moisture, twist and form cracks and won’t require any preparation work and a very smooth paint finish can be easily achieved.
We also have flexible wall panelling available which is made from a lightweight high-grade polymer and is perfect for going curved walls and feature areas including:
- Curved walls
- Archways
- Curved bar areas
- Bespoke shapes for wall panelling
Where Can Wall Panelling Be Used?
Decorative Wall Panelling can be used in almost any interior setting as we have many different styles to suit all applications.
For Living Rooms, panel mouldings and shaker style panelling works well to create a modern backdrop for media walls and behind sofas. Whilst Decorative Raised Panels and Tongue and Groove panelling works well for dado height panelling and more traditional style panelling.
In bedrooms, wall panels are used to add character and are often done on only one wall to add interest. Our 3D Wall Panels and panel mouldings work very well to create a headboard feature behind beds.
Hallways, stairways, often have wall panelling. Tongue and groove panelling, Shaker Style panelling, Raised Wall Panels are often used and creates a useful feature for going up to dado height whilst protecting the walls in the high traffic areas.
Hotel/commercial projects – often used in reception areas and conference rooms. Wall Panelling is often used in the prominent main areas of properties and a fire rated version of the wall panelling is available for commercial projects.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is wall panelling suitable for modern homes?
Yes, Wall panelling is suitable for modern homes. Clean Shaker styles, simple panel mouldings and 3D wall panels can all create contemporary interiors. Wall Panelling is a very popular choice for modern homes looking to add some flair to their property.
What is the best type of wall panelling for a hallway?
Wainscoting, Shaker panelling, panel mouldings and tongue & groove designs can all work well in hallways. Typically panelling in a hallway only goes up to dado height and then this leaves a blank canvas above for wallpaper, lighting fixtures, wall art above.
Should wall panelling cover the whole wall?
Not necessarily, Panelling can be installed at dado height, around two-thirds of the wall or at full height. Half-height panelling creates space above for paint or wallpaper, while full-height panelling creates a more prominent effect making the wall panelling stand out as part of the design.
Can I install wall panelling myself?
Yes, our wall panelling is some the easiest to install and paint thanks to the lightweight high-grade polymer used. For more details on installing wall panelling, please see our guide here – How to install wall panelling.
What is the difference between decorative wall panelling and acoustic wall panelling?
Decorative Wall Panelling is designed for looks and aesthetics, where as acoustic panelling is designed to deaden the sound and reduce echo. This is where the common slatted wall panelling is used with a soft backing. Our 3D Wall Panels are not dedicated acoustic panels but do have acoustic properties, in simple terms 1 square metre of panelling equals has the same acoustic properties as 1/2 square metre of low pile carpet.
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