Cladding or paneling has become an integral
part of interior designing, serving to
give a complete new dimension to the styling
of a room. Every cladding material has
its unique Look, feel and purpose Wooden
panels add a touch of tradition, while
ceramic tiles give a clean, colorful look,
polished granite slabs provide a rich
look while being hassle-free, veneer on
ply or paintings on ply give an impression
of sophistication and versatility.
Wooden paneling:
Wooden paneling have been popular and
widely used for a long time now, but now
the cost factor, caused by sparse availability
of quality wood are making them a rare
and expensive option.
Wooden panels are normally used in 14
inch, 12 inch, 34-inch thickness. They
provide excellent sound-and-heat insulation.
Because of its workability, finish, quality,
timelessness and high resistance to termites,
teak wood is preferred for paneling.
Ply panel:
It's a cheaper option to wooden paneling.
It comes mostly in 14; inch, 12; inch
and 34; inch-thickness and different sizes.
Ply considerably saves wall paneling construction
time and also adapts to the site conditions
well. Apart from its weakness against
termite, the surface of ply cannot be
exposed if one wants easy maintenance
and aesthetics. So, finishing the ply
surface with laminate, veneer, varnish
or paint is a must. For economical and
colorful ambience, laminate finish is
ideal. But if one wants more sophisticated
finishes, the natural or dyed veneer finishes
are perfect.
Polished
granite:
The advantage of polished granite slabs
is clearly its availability in huge sizes,
polished surface and almost negligible
joints, which naturally offer the option
of covering huge wall surfaces. Besides,
polished granite is one of the best cladding
materials that allows easy cleaning and
thus better hygiene.
It comes in tile form with 2'x1' with
14 thickness and also in large slabs of
approximately 8'x4' with 34 “ thickness.
They come in different colors and patterns.
Certain colors and patterns are expensive
while others are economical. Granite slabs
and slates can be creatively used on the
walls of kitchens, toilets, wash areas,
utility, courtyards etc. Nevertheless,
they are most ideally suited for the walls
at places like hospitals, railway stations,
airports and so on. They are also useful
for large service areas in hotels and
restaurants.
Ceramic
Tiles:
Ceramic tile has come a long way and has
its certain striking advantages over other
cladding materials because of the variety
in sizes, colors, textures, patterns and
shapes. Now we can proudly say Indian
ceramic tiles have come of age and are
almost on a par with international standards.
In addition to enormous collections of
Indian tiles, many imported varieties
are also available. Ceramic tiles are
a designer's delight because they are
available in glossy, matt, and satin finishes.
Creatively, ceramic tiles can be used
anywhere. Yet, they are mainly used for
kitchens, toilets, corridors, and service
and utility walls. The ceramic surface
is excellent for rough use and rough maintenance.
Vitrified tiles are relatively less familiar
in India, but their usage is fast catching
on. It has the advantages of size and
polished surface like granite slabs and
an impressive range of colors and patterns.
Further, like ceramic tiles, vitrified
ones are much easier to handle and to
install.