What are PVC wall panels? - Their pros & cons./ PVC wall panel FAQs.

 Let us go through some of the FAQs related to PVC wall panels.

1. What are PVC wall panels?

  PVC stands for PolyVinyl Chloride. It is a widely used plastic material & most of the plumbing & irrigation pipes are made of this material. 

PVC wall panels are hollow-core items used for the interior wall claddings & ceilings. Due to their hollow part, they are lighter in weight. They have a tongue & groove-type joints for faster & easy installments. PVC wall panels are used as a decorative material for the home interior similar to wallpapers.

  

2. What are the advantages & disadvantages of PVC wall panels?

Advantages:

1. Lighter in weight & user-friendly.

2. Easy to install in very little time.

3. They can be cut to the required size as per the wall area.

4. If there is dampness on the wall, you cannot use wallpapers or paints unless you treat them. In such areas, PVC wall panels are the best available alternatives. 

5. PVC wall panels don't burn easily. The ignition temp. of PVC is around 435°C. 

6. Easy to transport & budget-friendly.

7. The PVC wall panels are available with a lifetime warranty of around 20 years.

8. Nominal installation wastage as they are available in different dimensions.

9. PVC wall panels are easy to clean as they have a smooth surface.

10. PVC panels have good sound insulation properties.

11. They are 100% recyclable plastic products.

12. Removing & reinstalling is easy as they have a tongue & groove-type joints.

13. PVC panels are available in a huge variety & of designs to choose from.

Disadvantages:

1. PVC panels may get scratches or dents if any sharp object hits them accidentally.

2. If you want to hang over any photo frames or objects, screwing or nailing these panels is a tedious job.

3. Once you punch a hole in them, you cannot fill them to bring them back to their original form.

3. Is PVC wall panels harmful to health?

No. The PVC wall panel does not release any toxic gas or chemicals in the natural environmental condition. But, if you burn PVC materials, they release harmful fumes containing dioxins, chlorine, carbon monoxide, etc. 

PVC wall panels do not release any chemicals when they are washed or cleaned with water.

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