Marble Wall Panels

Marble wall panels are ornamental sheets fastened directly to the interior and exterior walls. There are better than tiles because it avoids mold and mildew. Grout is unnecessary since a marble panel is naturally big and smooth. Besides, it only needs minimal maintenance. Cleaning marble shower wall panels takes half as long as cleaning tile walls in showers. A solid color can also have veining or mottling. Swirls and undulating color veins make up the marble design that is easily recognized. Select marble wall panels resistant to stains, scratches, and surface wear. There are also ones that offer UV resistance, fire retardant, and anti-graffiti features. It is also vital to have a smooth vein continuation when covering an extensive area.

Cultured marble wall panels

Often known as faux marble wall panels, the materials that make up cultured marble panels are polyester resin, pigments, and marble dust. A clear gel coat gives a durable, waterproof, lustrous surface finish to the molds. But a matte finish is also an option. The catalyst starts a chemical process that binds and hardens all the elements once the mixture is in the mold. Once polished, cultured marble shower panels have a luxurious appearance that increases the value of any bathroom project. There are hues and patterns to emulate genuine marble, but it's not actual marble.

Acrylic marble wall panels

Polymer fiber makes up acrylic marble-look wall panels for interiors. It leaves a glossy, reflected shine on the shutters. Aside from that, acrylic marble sheets for walls are scratch-resistant and non-yellowing. They can also go over tile, but they go over backer board or moisture-resistant drywall. Despite being narrower, they are typically heavier than PVC panels because of their denser acrylic structure.

PVC marble wall panels

The PVC marble wall panels often weigh less than equivalents made of acrylic since its core is not a solid mass but a vertical cuboid. PVC laminates are polyvinyl chloride multi-layered, pre-processed laminate sheets. PVC laminates don't need edge bands because they are flexible and bendable around the edges. In areas with ridged designs, PVC marble wallboard also works.