Preparing the Installation Environment

First, ensure your walls are dry, flat, and even, and free from dirt and grease. Flatten high spots and fill in low spots if necessary. Remove anything that could interfere with a strong panel adhesive bond, such as wallpaper or loose paint.

Choosing Your Style

The style of paneling you choose will significantly impact the room. Consider the overall style of your interior and the architectural period of the building. For a classic look with clean lines, opt for Witop Decor’s CWC series flat wall panels. Fluted wall panels, similar to smooth paneling, create a classic look that works in both traditional and contemporary spaces. A flat panel provides a solid smooth effect, while a fluted panel creates a repeat pattern.

Regarding color, consider whether you want a single color for the entire room, contrasting colors on opposing walls, or a feature wall.

Deciding on Width and Height

Popular panel widths include 159mm, 170mm, 200mm, and 610mm, with thicknesses ranging from 10mm to 25mm. Decide how high you want your paneling to go, considering the height of your house. For example, European and American houses are generally about 3 meters high. Witop Decor’s standard safest length for shipping is 3 meters per piece, which you can easily cut to fit the height of your house.

Fixing Your Panels

There are several ways to fix paneling to walls, depending on the style of paneling you’re using. The most popular and common method is using clips, which Witop Decor can provide with the wall panels.

In older houses where walls may be half-tiled with tiles bedded in cement, it may be simpler to leave the tiles in place and batten out the wall above to make it plumb with the surface of the tiles. The profiles and wall paneling can then be stuck onto the tiled area using high-grab panel adhesive and pinned to the battens above.

Protecting Your Walls

Interior wall paneling is an excellent solution to protect walls from moisture, making it an ideal building material for waterproofing. This is crucial for keeping your house dry and clean. If water gets on the paneling, it is very easy to clean.

Using a WPC wall panel offers more freedom in transforming the look of a room with color. You can tone the panels with the walls for a subtle look or go bold with a contrasting shade. WPC panels are versatile and practical, suitable for high-moisture areas such as bathrooms. Of course, wood paneling remains a beautiful option, as demonstrated by the exquisite oak paneling in an entrance hall that still looks light and airy.

Conclusion

With the right preparation and choice of materials, installing wall paneling can be a rewarding DIY project. Witop Decor provides high-quality wall panels and accessories to help you achieve a stunning transformation in your home.