PVC wall cladding has taken the world by storm. To the uninitiated, it looks just like sheets of plastic you stick to the wall. But for people who understand the difficulty of finding suitable wall coverings - like builders and architects - it's a revolution.
In this post, we're going to take a look at four reasons why people in the know are so excited about the prospect of PVC wall coverings, and why you should choose them for your bathroom.
It Protects Your Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the most challenging rooms in the home to protect. You have to fight against damp and moisture continually. Often, it is a losing battle.
Builders and renovators tried all sorts of things before the advent of PVC to prevent degradation, (such as extractor fans and floor-to-ceiling tiling), but nothing really worked. Mould and mildew would eventually appear in the grouting and around the windows.
PVC cladding, however, changes all that. Unlike tiles, it remains relatively warm all the time, discouraging condensation. What's more, it does not contain any substrates that could allow biological organisms to get a foothold. It is sterile. So for people considering a new bathroom, PVC means less time spent cleaning and scrubbing.
It Comes In A Broad Range Of Designs
PVC cladding sounds excellent in theory, but many homeowners and businesses rule it out automatically because of the material from which it is made. They associate plastic products with being cheap and nasty. So, naturally, they don't want it sullying their restoration work.
This view, however, is outdated. Over the last decade, manufacturers have invested heavily in creating products that are attractive as well as robust. Today, you can hardly tell the difference between a faux PVC tiled bathroom wall, and a real one. Companies have been tremendously rigorous in their R&D, and we're now enjoying the benefits.
For instance, you can now get marble-effect flooring, intricate mosaic-style tile cladding, and many more incredible designs.
It Is Easy To Install
Cementing individual tiles to a wall is a long and challenging process - one that takes many days. You have to place each piece individually by hand. There's no quick fix.
PVC Cladding, however, is different. It arrives in pre-fabbed sheets from the vendor. All you then have to do is stick it to the wall. It slashes the amount of time you have to spend working compared to wallpapering, tiling and even painting with a roller brush.
It's Affordable
Traditional wall cladding materials, like tiles, are great, but they're not cheap. Getting a beautifully tiled bathroom often means hiring a professional for days on end, and buying expensive materials.
With PVC cladding, though, you avoid all those costs. Usually, you can install it in a matter of hours and start enjoying your bathroom straight away. There's far less disruption, and the material itself is more economical. You can cover a larger area of wall for the same price.
So the bottom line is this: if you're considering a bathroom renovation, PVC wall cladding should be your first choice.
