What is PVC?
Polyvinyl chloride (commonly abbreviated PVC) is a widely-used plastic. Globally, over 50% of all PVC manufactured is used in construction. As a building material, PVC is budget-friendly and easy to assemble. In recent years, PVC has been replacing traditional building materials such as wood, concrete and clay in many areas.

What is PVC cladding?
PVC cladding was developed in Europe in the 1970s as a decorative interior wall finish with unique properties compared to other wall coverings at the time. PVC cladding or paneling is a hollow cored, lightweight panel with a smooth surface for decoration and a tongue-in-groove edge for easy assembly.

PVC wall panels are a new product to me or my country, so how can we I confident that there are no problems with it?
PVC wall cladding has first been used in Belgium, Holland and France for over 20 years. Since then, it has been gaining popularity in more and more countries. Surely, this simple fact shows that our products have proven their reliability over the years. Many of our products have the necessary building certificate.

What sizes does the cladding come in? What designs?
PVC cladding is available mainly in popular widths of 10cm and 25cm. We also produce in widths of 16.7cm, 37.5cm and 40.7 cm (16" for US market). The most common length is 2.6m (8ft for US market). Panel styles range from 'seamless' monopanels to V-groove panels (v-shaped joint). Many design patterns are possible including genuine wood grain patterns, marble and stone effects, and alternative fantasy designs.

Do PVC panels have any insulating value?
Yes, panels have an insulating value of R 2.25 (0,16 watt/mok), which is comparable to the insulating value of a normal house brick.

What is the maximum temperature for PVC panels?
Our panels can withstand a maximum continuous temperature of 60oC. In this way, PVC panels can be used as a shower wall panel, but they cannot be used in saunas. Ceiling lights can be built in.

 

PVC panels are easy to install by the average DIYer. Panels can be cut by using a saw (manual or electric) or a sharp knife. Panels can be glued to smooth surfaces or can be attached to a framework of battens (40cm or 16inch apart) using nails, staples, screws or glue.