Panels on a wall under a tree: we select and mount with our own hands

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Panels for walls under a tree look richly and decorate any house or apartment, while not causing difficulties and high costs

Wooden panels for walls are a classic that has not gone out of fashion for many years. The price of this noble classic is quite high, in this case panels on the wall under the tree made of other, cheaper materials can help. The video in this article shows detailed instructions on how to mount panels on walls under a tree with your own hands.

Wall panels

In the photo, the wall in the hall is made of panels made of panels, which adds aesthetic nobility to the room, decorated in a minimalist style.

Nowadays, a very large selection of finishing materials for walls is:

• Paint (see How to paint the walls in the apartment: we select the finishing option).
• Wallpaper.
• Tile.
• Decorative plaster.
• Wood.
• Whitewash.
• Panels.

Everyone picks something up. We will consider panels for walls, and not just panels, but panels for a wall under a tree. So the tree itself is quite expensive material, and you need to take care of it constantly. Panels are much cheaper and easier to care for.

Panel Views

Slatted panels made of MDF, do not differ much from natural wood panels, they are beautiful and add noble simplicity to the interior of the room

Panels for walls in appearance and fixtures are divided into three main types:

• Rack type panels.
• Tiled stacked panels.
• Sheet typesetting panels.

Slatted panels are planks approximately two and a half meters long, thirty centimeters wide and about ten millimeters thick. Most often they are used to decorate small rooms.

Tile panels are made in the form of squares, which can be from thirty by thirty centimeters to meter per meter. Due to their various textures and colors, they can be used to create various patterns.

Sheet panels are sheets from about a meter to two and a half meters and a thickness of about five millimeters. Such panels are most often used for decorating large rooms, using special glue.

Interesting! In addition to these main types of panels, there are others, for example: sandwich panels.

Panel Materials

Panels for wall decoration differ not only in color and texture, but also in the materials from which they are made, the forms of panels and the way they are created

Wall panels are distinguished not only in shape and size, they can also differ in colors and shades, texture and texture, and of course, the materials from which they are made (see Types of cladding panels for decoration and wall design).

They can also be divided into three groups according to the upper layer:

• Veneering - this is the application of veneer from natural wood of valuable species on the top layer of the panel. Due to what, the panel acquires an aesthetic and noble appearance.
• Lamination - This is a special treatment of the top layer of the panel, due to which it receives additional protection and a glossy surface.
• Varnishing - This is the coating of the top layer of the panel with varnish, most often used for natural wood panels, protecting them and adding shine.

Consider some of the materials from which wall panels are made and with which we can replace natural wood panels.

Chipboard panels

Wood-based panels for walls can add warmth and intimacy to any room, they look very good both in the bedroom and in the kitchen

Chipboard panel - This is a wood-based chipboard, which is made from pressed sawdust and shavings. It is similar to a wooden panel, but not so durable and has a number of significant disadvantages.

Advantages:

• Eco friendly.
• Low cost.
• Due to the top coating has a large assortment.

Disadvantages:

• Fear of moisture.
• It does not tolerate large temperature changes.
• Significant weight.
• Crumbles during plate correction.

Such finishing materials are popular only due to the low price, but during its installation you need to have certain skills, or you will pay even more, paying for the work of specialists.

Fiberboard panels

Wood-fiber panels are not externally indistinguishable from natural wood panels, they are also natural and aesthetically attractive

Fiberboard panels - These are wood-fiber boards made from pressed wood fibers and other plant elements. They are stronger than the previous type of panels and can be used in wet rooms.

Advantages:

• Environmentally friendly.
• Low cost.
• A light weight.
• Moderately moisture resistant.
• A large assortment.
• Various forms.

Disadvantages:

• Do not tolerate direct water.

Due to its drawback, this finishing material cannot be used in the bathroom, in pools or near sinks.

MDF panels

The walls decorated with MDF panels will please any lover of natural interiors who prefer environmentally friendly materials throughout

MDF panels - These are panels from a finely divided fraction of wood, which are made from pressed wood waste.

Advantages:

• Environmental friendliness.
• A large assortment.
• It withstands loads.
• Moisture resistant.

Disadvantages:

• Damage easily.

Interesting! Also, corners for walls made of wood and moldings are made from this material, which allows you to design the room in one color.

Pvc panels

There are a lot of wall panels made of PVC, they can be one-color and with a pattern, and not necessarily one on each panel, there are also plastic panels with imitation wood

PVC panels are plastic plates of various shapes and colors. They are very popular because of their low cost and moisture resistance.

Advantages:

• A large assortment.
• Low cost.
• A light weight.
• Easy installation.
• Moisture resistant.
• Environmentally friendly.

Disadvantages:

• Fragility.
• Spoil due to mechanical stress.
• Not a quality product loses its color.

Interesting! It is known that plastic panels do not hold sound insulation well, but the world does not stand still and manufacturers create experimental materials that, in particular, hold noise well.

3D panels

3D panels will decorate any room with their unusual appearance, they will add nobility, and aesthetics, and warmth, and comfort, pleasing with their originality

New modern design for wall decoration steel 3D panels. Even in ancient times, the Egyptians created decorative panels of gypsum, which resemble modern three-dimensional materials.

To create such an effect, three main stages are used:

1. Creating a sketch and a computer 3D model.
2. Processing the material according to the specified parameters: the position of the picture, its depth and others.
3. Material finishes: wood veneers, leather, paint and others.

3D panels under a tree look not only aesthetically and noble, but also very unusual. Such wall decoration will definitely not leave anyone indifferent.

Materials for 3D panels

3D wall panels can be of various colors, shapes and textures, it depends on your preferences and desires, as well as on the style of the interior of the room in which they will be located

For the basis of 3D panels, various materials are used, for example:

• Aluminum - when creating a picture, it is perforated, and with the help of a decorative film an imitation of any material is applied.Such panels are good in that they are resistant to corrosion and fire.
• PVC - the advantages of such panels in their moisture resistance.
• MDF is the most durable material for panels.
• Fiberboard - this material is environmentally friendly, but is afraid of moisture.
• Particleboard - these panels are good for dry living rooms.

There are other finishing materials for walls, on the basis of which 3D panels are created.

Advantages and disadvantages

3D panels, as a modern design decoration of the walls, are suitable not only for absolutely any purpose premises, but also for any style of interior in which the room is decorated

Let's look at the positive and negative qualities and characteristics of 3D panels.

Pros:

• Suitable for any wall decoration.
• Eco-friendly material.
• Fireproof.
• Durable, resistant to mechanical damage.
• Heat and sound insulating.
• Hide the irregularities of the walls and do not require their alignment.
• Easy to install.
• Ease of care for them.

Minuses:

• Installation of the crate for fastening.
• High price.

Advice! This type of wall panels is used in fairly spacious rooms, as their volumetric pattern and installation conceal the area of ​​the room.

Mounting and mounting

In the photo we see the process of mounting wall 3D panels made under a tree onto a pre-prepared crate

Consider the process of installing 3D panels with your own hands:

• We carry out the acclimatization of panels in the room.
• We think over a drawing or pattern in advance.
• We spread the pattern on the floor for clarity.
• We decide how to fix the panel: on the crate or immediately on the wall.
• Mark the wall under the crate.
• Install the design.
• We prepare brackets or screws to connect the panels.
• We collect panels.
• If you are gluing panels to a wall, immediately remove its excess and process the seams.
• After the glue has completely dried (about three weeks), put the finishing putty on the seams.

Advice! It is better to mount the panels on the crate, as this will help better air exchange and eliminate the appearance of mold and fungus under the panels.

If the work is done correctly and efficiently, then the panels will last you several decades.

Tools

In the photo we see an example of installing plastic wall panels under a tree on a pre-prepared crate, using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver

The following is a list of tools that you will need when installing wall panels:

• Grinder or jigsaw.
• Small cloves and hammer or construction stapler.
• Water level.
• Glue or liquid nails.
• Mounting kleimers.
• Reiki wooden two by two centimeters or a metal profile.
• Drill.
• Screwdriver.
• Tape measure or meter.
• Ladder.
• Pencil.

Here are the tools for mounting panels on the crate, and for mounting directly on the wall with glue or liquid nails.

In conclusion

In the photo we see an example of how wood-based plastic panels are ideal for the bathroom, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, as they are not afraid of moisture

Now we know that if there is a desire to decorate the interior of the room with wooden panels, then their expensive cost and some difficulties with operation will not scare us, since you can easily replace them with cheaper materials, which are easy to care for.

Creating an interior of noble and esthetic wooden simplicity, the main thing is to think over all the smallest details. What kind of lighting to choose for your “tree” pattern, which furniture will look harmonious, which textiles and accessories will add coziness. The main thing is to believe in yourself.