Wall panels for interior areas have recently been widely used by interior design activists and laypeople who are renovating the interior of their homes. How could it not be, this one finishing product offers many advantages compared to other products with similar functions.

The wall panel material itself is now available in various types of basic materials, including wood panels, PVC to noncombustible cores (fire-resistant panels) such as those used by the CERARL product from Aica. The basic material certainly determines the advantages of the wall panel product later.

In this article, you will find out 5 advantages of interior wall panel materials that you can consider in choosing finishing materials for your project or home.

Benefits of Wall Panels

1. Waterproof

There are various panel materials that you can find, but not all wall panels are designed to be waterproof. Make sure you choose wall panels that have waterproof specifications and have a non-porous layer.

The function of the non-porous layer is to protect water from entering and damaging the core material of the panel and penetrating the wall. With these specifications, you can also use wall panels in humid areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

2. Easy Installation

Easy installation is also an advantage when you use wall panels. This material usually does not require a special craftsman/applicator in the installation process, so you can save on expenses related to this.

The supporting materials for installation also tend to be simple, wall panels usually only require glue as the main adhesive medium (glue with special specifications).

3. Aesthetic and Modern

Wall panels can certainly provide their own aesthetic value for the interior. You can design the interior of the room more expressively according to your needs and tastes. Moreover, this product is also suitable for bathrooms, TV rooms, family rooms, living rooms, and so on. Wall panels are available in marble motifs, stone motifs, wood motifs, to abstract motifs. (Example of wall panel motif choices - CERARL Link)

4. Low Maintenance

For maintenance, you only need to immediately clean the stains that stick. Simply wipe with a clean cloth dampened with water, then wipe with a clean, dry cloth. Or for slightly stubborn stains, you can mix a little mild cleaning fluid with water, then use a microfiber cloth to gently wipe the stained part of the panel.

With its many advantages, wall panel products can be classified as low-maintenance materials, because they also do not require routine monthly and annual maintenance like you would if you were using marble and granite materials.

5. Can Cover Untidy Walls

We cannot deny that the walls of the house sometimes have untidy surfaces. Fortunately, if you use wall panels, untidy walls can be easily resolved. This product can provide aesthetic value and keep your home looking neat with just 1 product.

Wall Panel Product Recommendations

After knowing the various advantages of wall panel materials, here are recommendations for wall panel materials that you can choose for finishing your interior project or home:

CERARL Fire Retardant Wall Panel

CERARL Fire Retardant Wall Panel is a wall panel material from Aica Indonesia that has various functions and advantages as mentioned above. In more detail, the advantages of CERARL Wall Panel include:

• Fire Resistant: With a noncombustible core as the core material, CERARL is claimed to be fire resistant. So it is very suitable for use as a backsplash wall covering for your kitchen.
• Water & Moisture Resistant: CERARL is a non-porous panel, so it is resistant to water and prevents stains from seeping in. This makes CERARL suitable for use as a bathroom wall material.
  Impact Resistant: This material also has tested impact resistance. With a thickness of 3 mm, this material is impact resistant and not easily broken.
• Easy to Clean: As mentioned above, with its non-porous surface, CERARL is a stain-resistant material. Clean stubborn stains with just a damp cloth and dish soap.
• Anti-Bacterial: CERARL has also been equipped with an anti-bacterial feature that makes it more trusted to be the choice of wall panels in family and children's areas.
• Easy to Install: One of the most important things is ease of installation, and CERARL has proven it. Simply with Aica SE-8 sealant glue and double coated foam tape you can install CERARL easily.

CERARL Fire Retardant wall panels can be installed directly on smooth plastered walls, ceramic walls (without having to be dismantled), plywood, HMR, gypsum and other wall media that have a flat surface. With a size of 935 x 2455 mm and a thickness of 3 mm, CERARL is available in 36 different motifs that you can choose from on the following page.

These are the recommendations and 5 advantages of using wall panels for your interior area. Make sure you choose a material that fits your budget and has many advantages, to avoid problems in the future.