5 reasons you should choose wall panels over tiles

As the demand continues to grow for affordable interior solutions, wall panels have been gaining significant traction across the construction, commercial and residential spaces due to their increasing advantages such as reduced installation time, lower maintenance requirements, waterproof qualities, consistent finish qualities and their modern design versatility. This article will examine the factors as to why this sector of the decorative surface industry is dominating and why trade professionals continue to choose panels over tiles.

Reduced installation time

Compared to tiles, wall panels offer much more efficient and smoother installation journey which decreases the overall disruption of the project. This is because you are able to install wall panels such as BerryAlloc’s Wall and Water range directly over existing surfaces which decreases preparation time and grouting issues which would benefit projects that have tight deadlines.

Lower maintenance requirements

After bringing an environment to life, the last thing you want is to worry about is constant upkeeping and renewals – with panels, this isn’t an issue. Tiles require grout lines which, if not maintained properly, will build up bacteria and mould over time which can also affect its coloration. With wall panels, they showcase fewer joins and prove easy to clean down from marks and spills which ultimately make this product a more suitable material for commercial and residential bathrooms.

Waterproof qualities

Modern wall panel ranges including both BerryAlloc’s Wall & Water and Bushboard’s Nuance range, stocked by Blackheath, deliver a fully waterproof performance which increases their versatility in comparison to tiles, making them suitable for wet rooms, showers and bathrooms renovations. Their seamless finish and synthetic waterproof core ensure that the panels are protected from the penetration of moisture no matter the heat or length of time.

Consistent finish quality

Another reason why wall panels may be more suitable for your next upcoming project is due to the fact that tiles often require multiple individual pieces to be aligned to fill a space, panels come in bigger sizes with more area to cover, meaning it is more cost effective than tiles. This heavily reduces the risk of uneven lines as less precision is needed and there isn’t as many colour variations in batches. The result? A clean, seamless finish which is consistent throughout the space, helping installers achieve that modern, high-end look.

Design versatility

At Blackheath, wall panelling options are no stranger – we offer a wide selection of decors and sizes in acrylic and laminate wall panels which include marbles, stones, wood and high gloss effects which can complement any space and maintain a modern feel with minimal visible joins and a reduced risk of water penetration compared to the heavy grout lines of tiles.

These five factors are amongst some of the major key benefits as to why the wall panelling market is driving in growth and adoption in comparison to tiles in both commercial and residential projects.

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