When redecorating your home, you will typically have been left with the choice between paint or wallpaper. However, there has been a shift in recent trends towards wall panelling that can offer a very stylish alternative.
It provides endless options to transform a room and give your home an upgrade that looks more expensive than it really is. In this article, Stag Painting and Decorating take a look at the latest passion for wall panelling and think about why you should consider it for your home.
6 Reasons to Consider Wall Panelling
Hiding your sins
If your wall has marks, holes, or any kind of physical damage or defect, it can be very difficult to disguise. To paint the wall, it will often need to be completely sanded and skimmed, and wallpaper might also require you to fix the issues and apply a lot of backing paper to give it the smooth surface it needs.
However, when it comes to wall panelling, it can be much easier to hide any flaws. These panels can easily slot over spill marks, uneven paint, and small dents, but please remember that if you do have any serious issues or prominent cracks, you should make sure that you still deal with these before applying anything to the wall. As well as damage and defects, it is important to remember that wall panels can hide other less attractive features of your home, such as cables from electronic equipment.
Providing protection
As well as hiding any damage, wall panels can also help protect your walls from any further issues. This is why they can be particularly popular in high traffic areas such as hallways, as they can help to stop your walls from being scuffed or paintwork chipped.
Panels are much more hard wearing, so they can take a little bit more wear and tear than other options, and they’re also easy to clean and maintain.
Increasing your property value
Wall panels are in fashion at the moment because they are typically associated with luxury and high value properties. This means that when installed well, they can help to increase the value of your property by helping it to seem stylish and expensive.
Even if it does not make any impact on the value of your home, it can help to make the property more saleable, therefore ensuring your sale goes through a lot faster than you might have anticipated.
Insulation benefits
One thing many people notice when they first have wall panels installed is how much warmer their home starts to feel. This is because they don’t just look great, but they can help to insulate your home, keeping heat in and stopping sound from travelling so that you can enjoy a more comfortable and homely environment.
Eye-catching appearance
There is no getting away from the fact that one of the main reasons to install wall panels is for their massive aesthetic appeal. They can provide an attractive surface that can add character and texture to a space, whilst providing a focal point in any room. Typically wall panels tend to be wood, however you could opt for fabric or even faux stone effects to give your home a completely unique feel.
Cost-effective
Wall panels might look expensive, but they do not need to be. Many of them are now made from MDF and they are relatively simple to install, thanks to tongue and groove patterns and clipping methods. This means you can have a cost-effective way of upgrading your home without breaking the bank.
Wall panelling is an easy and inexpensive way to make your home feel sophisticated, warm, and elegant with a minimal amount of effort, so take a look at the difference it could make to your home today.
