Vinyl floor on the wall? Create a fashionable pattern.

We understand that the first association with vinyl panels is with the floor. It is an excellent alternative to wooden floors and laminate panels. However, vinyl planks are not only floors. We can create almost anything from glued vinyl.

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    We understand that the first association with vinyl panels is with the floor. It is an excellent alternative to wooden floors and laminate panels. Vinyl floors are waterproof, durable, easy to clean and save for allergy sufferers. However, vinyl planks are not only floors. We can create almost anything from glued vinyl. Create a beautiful, designer wall, bed headboard or decorative shower enclosure. Your imagination is the only limit, and the installation of vinyl panels is very simple.

    Dryback vinyl panels provide such great opportunities. They are usually 2 to 2.5 mm thick and very flexible. They require a well-prepared mounting surface (floor, ceiling or wall). There is no need for dilatation for dryback vinyl floors, so we do not have to use profiles in the door.

    An example of the perfect vinyl flooring that is suitable for a wall

    The AROQ collection by Arbiton, which has the highest utility classes, deserves recognition. These are panels designed for the most demanding, intensively used residential and commercial spaces. The universal colours of wood and concrete allow you to find a floor that matches any type of interior. Designed and created with the utmost care, it is warm and pleasant to the touch. Beautiful as natural wood, practical as ceramic tiles, vinyl floor for gluing. Collection of multi-layer flexible LVT, extremely durable and 100% waterproof floor. Easy installation of vinyl panels is an additional advantage. However, it is important to properly prepare the surface of the installation.

    Patterns of wall tiles and floor panels

    There are many ways to arrange vinyl panels, just like on the floor. Actually, nothing limits you from experimenting. You can decide to "stick out" the entire wall or just a part of it. In this way, you can create, for example, an attractive bed headboard, which will definitely give a warm vibe to the interior of every bedroom. Among the available decors from the AROQ collection, you can choose from not only wooden motifs, but also concrete. So vinyl panels are also a great idea to create a wall that imitates concrete. You do not have to use troublesome and dirty decorative plaster, vinyl panels are a "concrete wall" at your fingertips. Installation of vinyl panels on the wall will not cause any problems. It is a type of vinyl tile that is mounted with glue similar to stoneware. There are more similarities between tiles and panels: durability and water resistance. However, the advantages of the panels are many more.

    Wall-mounted vinyl floors

    There is a vast selection of vinyl tiles. They are available in three types: on the HDF core. Their disadvantage is that they resemble laminate. The second option is panels on the SPC core, the so-called hard vinyl floor made of stone-polymer composite. These are extremely durable vinyl floors. Finally, dryback vinyl panels - glued to the floor. In the case of a wall, glued ones are best.

    It won't take long to create a wall decoration. We can build the entire wall this way, or a fragment of it. The vinyl planks are perfect for finishing small wall surfaces as a decorative accent. When we think about vinyl panels, we can be creative.

    How to install dryback vinyl panels?

    Substrate preparation is a key element in the case of dryback panels. Our satisfaction from the use of dryback panels depends on its quality and proper preparation. If we decide to install panels of this type and we do it according to recommendations, preparing the gluing surface properly, we will be able to enjoy the quietest possible floor. The key to success is to prepare even surfaces. An additional benefit will be the highest efficiency in combination with underfloor heating. Professional adhesives also act as an anti-moisture barrier, which makes it possible to use floors without any worries, even in the shower cubicle. There is no need for dilatation for dryback vinyl floors, so we do not have to use profiles in the door. This type of vinyl flooring can also be installed on the wall. Then we also have to ensure an even surface free from dust and dirt. The entire surface of the wall should be properly prepared. The mounting surface should be clean. To create a beautiful decorative wall, we need to use the appropriate mounting adhesive. A well-chosen assembly glue will provide us with relatively easy assembly. Wall installations can also be made of natural materials. However, natural boards will not work on the walls of a room exposed to moisture. Natural wooden floors are beautiful, but require proper care. In the case of a wall installation made of vinyl panels, water with the addition of apple cider vinegar is enough for maintenance. Luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) will work wherever there is moisture. Therefore, they can be mounted on the wall of the bathroom or kitchen. Installation of this type of vinyl should not be difficult. Wall-mounted vinyl panels will create a decorative wall and will provide a good resemblance of wood.

    Vinyl panels on the wall - they resemble a natural material

    Dryback vinyl panels are also perfect for installation on the wall. If we take care of a properly prepared substrate, they will be a beautiful, permanent element of any interior. Remember that these are not self-adhesive products. Self-adhesive wall panels are a product that is mostly available in popular DIY stores, but it causes many installation difficulties. Flooring on the wall is one of the most advertised products in the flooring industry. Dryback vinyl tiles are made of polyvinyl chloride. It is a type of hard tiles made of vinyl layers that provide resistance to mechanical damage. Made of plastic, vinyl tiles are suitable for underfloor heating. Do we only mean vinyl floors when we think of "luxury vinyl tiles"? No. Wall vinyl panels are the same product that is so versatile that we can even lay it vertically.

    Vinyl panels are extremely durable

    Covering your floor with vinyl flooring has many advantages. Especially in rooms with increased humidity, a vinyl floor will be perfect. LVT (luxury vinyl tiles) panels, combine several layers of vinyl, are abrasion-resistant, provide good acoustic insulation, and their thickness is small even in the case of a click floating system. They are suitable for rooms such as bathrooms, as they guarantee a waterproof floor. Choosing a material for the floor can be difficult, but when you prioritize functionality, you should choose vinyls. We can also put them on the wall. In the latter case, we can arrange vinyl panels on the wall in virtually any place. If we have a vinyl floor, a vinyl wall can be a perfect complement to it.

    Disadvantages of vinyl panels

    Does installation of vinyl flooring on a wall have any disadvantages? Vinyl panels ensure the water resistance of the tiles and the ease of cleaning the floors (and walls in this case). They are a flexible material that allows you to create unique wall patterns. The price of vinyl panels is not excessive considering all their advantages. So do they have disadvantages? In the case of vinyl panels, it is difficult to talk about flaws. It is a very good product, easy to install and beautiful for years. However, for vinyl panels we have many variants. It is best to choose those whose manufacturer guarantees quality. If we choose click floating products, let's focus on the SPC board. So on floors with a rigid core, for example with mineral core. A vinyl floor made of such a product is a guarantee of quality.

    Floors and walls that will delight you

    If we want to avoid creating inconsistent interiors, a good solution is to choose panels that can be installed on the floors in all rooms, as well as on walls or even ceilings. Floors made of rigid SPC panels can be installed even on an area of 200 m2 without the need for expansion joints or dilatation profiles. A uniform floor throughout the house gives the impression that the rooms are larger and more spacious. When we use the trick of placing vinyl panels in the same colour also on the walls, we will get the effect of a smooth transition between the wall and the floor. This visually very interesting effect is more and more often used by interior architects.

    Vinyl flooring on the ceiling?

    The use of wood in the arrangement of ceilings is popular. The wooden ceiling warms the interior and gives it a cosy character. Light wod on the ceiling visually enlarges the room. The wood on the ceiling harmonizes perfectly with the bricks and the rustic, Provencal, and even the whiteness of the minimalistic walls. Today, in order to have a wood-like ceiling, we do not need to look for wooden boards or other natural structures. We can use dryback vinyl panels, which are perfect for creating a beautiful "wooden ceiling". An element made in this way will not require troublesome renovation activities. No microorganisms can settle in it, and thanks to its anti-static properties, vinyl floors will remain clean and beautiful for many years.
    If you are concerned about installing vinyl panels on the ceiling, we should consult a professional. This is a bit more complicated than laying the panels on the floor. The first basic difficulty is working with your arms up, often with heavy elements. For security reasons, the installation of panels on the ceiling must be carried out professionally.

    How to lay vinyl floors - popular patterns

    Glued panels have the advantage over those laid in a floating system that during assembly we are not limited by the issue of assembly and locks. Therefore, we can use them to create any pattern. Our only limit is our imagination. Dryback panels are perfect for arranging in the pattern of the recently popular herringbone. In fact, we can use most of the arrangements that were previously only available for wooden parquet.

    Make a pattern of LVT panels on the wall

    • Brick - depending on the region, this pattern is also called the English or regular pattern. The panels are laid parallel and shifted to each other by half their length. For variety, this pattern can be arranged diagonally in the room.
    • The parallel arrangement of the panels will suit fans of symmetry. This pattern gives the impression of absolute purity. We will also get the impression of order.
    • The herringbone pattern is a pattern that has not gone out of fashion for many years. The panels are placed at angles of 90, 60, or 45 * creating a more or less pointed letter V.
    • Basket pattern - in other words squares. First, the panels are joined into squares, and then they are placed alternately horizontally and vertically. Two colour variants of the panels can be combined here. It is a very eye-catching pattern.
    • The basis for the ladder arrangement is a parallel pattern. It is based on the interweaving of two types of arrangement: next to a row of parallelly arranged vinyl panels, there is a single row of panels placed perpendicularly. Arranging them in a ladder makes the rooms appear larger.

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