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/m^ok), 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 60^oC. 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.

What are the advantages of interior PVC wall and ceiling cladding?

• Easy and fast to install: PVC wall cladding is a very user-friendly product, to begin with. One can easily cut the panels to size and install them, making it the ideal DIY solution: fast and easy. Compared to tiles, they take about half the time to fit (no grout!). Since they are so easy to install, any DIYer can fit them, saving money on a fitter.
• Water resistant: PVC panels are very popular in the bathroom and kitchen areas as they are water-repellent and mould resistant, but they can be used all over the house (basements, attics, garages and also bed and living rooms).
• Budget-friendly: When compared to tiling, you save a lot of money on time and work when you are installing PVC panels to the wall. Most of the time, PVC wall panels are also price-wise more interesting if you look at the price per square meter.
• All-round and all-area product: Our panels are the ideal covering for walls and ceilings of private houses, offices, hotels, laboratories, hospitals, food processing plants, etc. The possibilities are endless: from the use as a decorative wall panel to a shower wall panel.
• Hygienic: Dumaplast panels provide a very clean and hygienic solution for wall and ceiling decoration. Once installed, there is no grout to go dirty. PVC is mould-repellent and not a suitable material for bacterial growth.
• Low maintenance: PVC panels require only a low maintenance, and when you want to clean them, it does not take you long. Due to the smooth surface of the panels, dirt does not gather in pores or cracks. A simple cloth will do to clean the surface. Do not use chlorinated or abrasive agents.
• Safe: PVC panels have a good reaction to fire and are classified as non-flammable products. PVC is self-extinguishable and does not burn by itself, once the "external flame" is withdrawn.
• Recycable: PVC is 100% recyclable. Our panels can be taken to any plastic recycling centre.
• Insulating: Dumaplast panels are insulating as well (R-value 2.25), which is an advantage when PVC panels are used in garages, basements or similar locations.
• No further finishing or care required after installation: no paint, no lack, no varnish,...

Why choose our products above alternative products, as an end consumer?

• Our panels are made with the utmost care and professionalism. We give a 5 year guarantee on our range of products.
• We have a very wide and extensive range of designs; we have unique wood finishes, mosaics, embossed prints,...
• We have panels in many different widths and sizes, varying from 5mm to 10mm in thickness, and from 10cm to 37.5cm (even 16inch for US market) in width. We have the size you need!
• We produce 6 kinds of snap-in-place finishing profiles: universal corner, multifunction, start and edge trim, plinth, H-profile and decorative moulding. The main advantage of our profiles is that you can easily disassemble the profiles and put them back together again with our clicking system. This again saves you time and it avoids difficulties while installing the panels.

Why choose our factory above others, as a reliable supplier for your business?

• All the product advantages mentioned above.
• Over thirty years of expertise and know-how in making high quality products.
• Our panel is at the forefront of the PVC wall panel technology so that we can offer our products at competitive prices without losing eye for our high quality standards.
• Our company is a dynamic and flexible company. We have a dynamic team that has a no-nonsense approach to the market, and can make quick decisions if required.
• We are very international-minded and market-oriented. If there is a certain demand in a particular country, we will look at the possibility of fulfilling these demands by producing new products or making alterations to existing products. It is for instance possible to develop some new custom-made designs in case of high demand.
• We have a quick delivery time. Orders usually can be dealt within a fast delivery time from our factory, depending on the specifications of the order. Some designs are kept in stock, so that we can make immediate deliveries.
• We have an excellent in-house quality management. We have various fire certificates and positive hygiene tests, and all necessary technical information to provide an excellent back-up to your sales.
• Our company is willing to invest into your market. We are not afraid of product innovation and investing in new technologies. We even patented some of our products because of their success
  We innovate while others imitate!

What is the advantage of PVC wall cladding over wood paneling? Over tileboard? Over FRP panels?

• PVC paneling is highly resistant to moisture and water. When compared to wood, Dumaplast PVC panels will not warp, delaminate or swell.
• PVC paneling is superior to wood paneling, tileboard or FRP panels because of the lower flammability. Dumaplast panels have a Class 1 fire rate as tested according to US STANDARD ASTM E84, Class 1 according to BRITISH STANDARD BS476-PART7-1997 and Class M1 according to FRENCH STANDARD NFP 92-501/504. Click here for all food and fire certification .
• PVC panels are available in many designs ranging from marble and stone motifs to wood grain and fantasy patterns.

Is it easy to install our products yourself?
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.

What surfaces can the cladding be applied to?
Rough, uneven walls: Attach the panels to a built framework by nails, staples, screws or glue. Smooth, even walls: simply glue the panels to the plaster or plaster board, or even to existing tiles!

What kind of glue/sealant should I use?
Fixing to plaster, brickwork or studs: use general purpose, solvent based adhesives or neutral cure low modulus silicones.
Fixing to tiling: use a moisture cure, solvent-free adhesive or silicone.
Generally, use MS (silyl modified) polymers or 2-component polyurethane foam Each material you glue the panel on reacts differently. You should consider both factors: the PVC panel AND the surface it's glued upon.

Do you need to put extra sealant in between the panels?
Basically, our PVC panels can be combined simply and effectively by using the tongue and groove system. Each piece perfectly fits into the previous panel and our panels are designed to be water resistant. If the panels are exposed to water all the time (e.g. in shower cubicles, tub surrounds,...), it is best to run a bead of silicon in the connection joints.

How do I cut PVC panels?
PCV panels can be easily cut or trimmed using a hand saw, table saw, portable circular saw, sabre saw or sharp utility knife. Caution - take appropriate precautions when using any cutting tools.

How do you cope with edges and corners? Are there any accessories?
There are many tirms to finish edges and inside/outside corners. Also floor and ceiling trims are provided for that extra finishing touch. Alternatively, many of the panels can be scored at the back-end with a Stanley knife and folded neatly round an inside or outside corner.

Can I install (halogen) lights into my PVC ceiling?
Yes. When fitting halogen ceiling lights, holes can be drilled in the panel. There should be a 10mm gap between the halogen bulb and the panels.

How do I clean and maintain my panels?
A mild non-abrasive detergent solution will clean your PVC panels to a "like-new" condition; normally, all that is required is a thorough cleaning with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive or chlorinated agents.

Can PVC panels be recycled?
Yes,panels can be recycled and can usually be taken to any facility where plastic recycling is done.

Can I install PVC panels to the ceiling of my swimming pool?
Our PVC panels will have enough chemical resistance for an indoor swimming pool. The maximum allowed concentration level of chlorine around swimming pools lies around a couple of milligram per cubic meter of air, and this would not have an effect on the PVC panels. The successful use of PVC for drainage of waste water and for floor covering also shows that PVC has a high chemical resistance.

How do PVC panels compare price-wise to tiles?
Obviously, tiles come in all sizes and prices, but due to the fact that PVC panels take only about half the time to fit as tiles, you will save on installation costs. Whether you are employing a fitter, or doing it yourself, you will save money!
One of the main advantages of PVC wall cladding is that once installed, there is no grout to go dirty and maintenance is a thing of the past.

Installation Instructions What you have to remember:
Use the panel for indoor uses only.
The background must be sound, dry and in good condition.

When using the panels in high pressure shower areas, use silicon sealant in the groove on the back of the lip for a water-tight seal. Before fitting panels around sources of heat, for example radiators or fire places, make sure the temperature level doesn't exceed allowed level of 140^oF (60^oC).

Decorative plastic panels are a decorative covering that offers many benefits as they are waterproof, maintenance free, extremely versatile and very easy to install. Our panels can be easily applied to any surface. By fitting them yourself using our easy guide, you won't have to hire costly professionals.

All pvc panels are tongue and groove and need only simple tools to fit and attach them.plastic panels can be stuck to any surface including uneven surfaces, with little or no preparation required. Decorative plastic also offer a range of finishing accessories such as edge trims, internal and external corners, cornice trims and skirting boards that ease the task of fitting and ensure a perfect finish, whatever your room is shaped.

Surface preparation In the majority of the cases there is virtually no preparation needed - the panels can go straight onto brick, cement block, plaster, timber wall studs or stud-work and can even go over existing ceramic tiles.

Sometimes bathrooms are half-tiled. In that case tiles can be left in place and the top half leveled out to the same level. Before starting installation, make sure that the extra thickness of the wall paneling does not interfere with the operation of existing fixtures such as bath taps, shower mixer valves and doors. If the surface is very uneven, wall studs can be used to achieve a level surface and then the panels can be attached to the wall studs. Position studs with 1 to 2 ft (30 to 60 cm) intervals.

The use of studs allows you to install cables for switches, plugs for power supply, phones sockets etc. Pl.s note that building codes might require that panels thinner than 1/4" be installed over a non-combustible backer over timber studs. Such panels should be installed over a solid, non-combustible backing such as gypsum wallboard.

Cutting the Panels
Panels can be easily cut or trimmed using a hand saw, table saw, portable circular saw, jig saw or sharp utility knife. We recommend using a fine-tooth saw. The finer the teeth, the neater the cut you will achieve.

Installation
Panels are normally fixed vertically i.e. from floor to ceiling; however panels may also be fitted horizontally if the shape of the room makes this an easier option. Similarly, ceiling panels can be run in either direction. Of course, you may have a preference as to which way you would like run the panels for visual effect.

Fitting Instructions:
Decorative plastic panels are easily fixed to almost every surface. Depending on the type of wall or ceiling you can choose different types of fitting.

Nailing:
Apply nails evenly and level in the panel lip. Be careful not to hit the panel with the hammer.This method only applies when fixing the cladding to a wooden surface or battening. Make sure the battening is flat and level, packing out where necessary on uneven walls so that when applied the cladding does not develop curvature and follow the walls contours. In cases of damp and uneven walls we recommend the use of treated timbers for battening. Ensure that you leave sufficient ventilation behind the cladding by providing air gap.

Screw fix:
Apply screws through the panel lip as shown in the diagrams below. Screw fixing can be made to wooden wall studs. However breezeblock, brick or plasterboard will require the wall to be plugged before screwing. When the first plank is fixed in place the next conceals the previous fixing see diagram below.

Stapling:
You can use stainless steel staples when fixing to plaster or wooden wall studs - this method is particularly suitable when using wall studs. Always make sure your wall studs are flat and level, packing them out where necessary on uneven walls, this will prevent the panels from developing a curvature following the wall contours.

Gluing:
This is the method most preferred by many installers however you can only use adhesive when applied to a dry, even wall. The wall must be free of any greasy substances and dust.Only use specialist adhesive. Below is one of the methods aimed to minimize the use of trims and achieve very neat and professional look and feel:

Start working from one corner. If cornice will not be used to cover the top edge of the panel, then first fix start/end trim or cornice trim at the top along the wall where panels will be fixed.

Mitre the ceiling trims where necessary. First, trim off the tongue of the first panel. Apply adhesive to the back of the panels or onto the wall or wall studs. Insert panel into the ceiling trim, if installed and slide it into its position in the corner. Make sure that it is placed vertically before fixing it to the wall.

Slightly tap the panel to achieve better adhesion. Fix panel in place with staples through the lip on the groove side of the panel. Follow the same procedure to fix the first panel along the other wall from the start corner. Make sure that the gap between panels in the corner is small enough to be properly sealed by silicone. If the gap is too big (for example, due to the walls being not plumb), trim the panels accordingly to minimize the gap.

Continue installation along one of the walls by inserting the next panel into the groove of the first panel. Carefully measure, mark and cut the last panel to closely fit into its position on the wall. Follow the same steps to finish all the walls. Use a fine tooth hole-saw to make holes for taps, pipes, etc. Always measure twice and with care. When all walls are covered use neutral cure silicone (anti-fungal silicones recommended) to seal the corners and horizontal joints against baths or shower trays as well as the gaps between panels and bathroom fixtures.

The joints between the panels do not need to be sealed, but in a shower area a thin bead of silicone can be applied between tongue and groove to ensure complete protection against moisture - just to be on the safe side.

Apart from using trims (pictured above), both internal and external corners can be neatly done by bending the panels - just carefully cut the back face of the board along where the corner will be and shape the panel into the internal or external curve.

Ceilings:
Use the same installation technique when fitting panels onto the ceilings - apply adhesive to an existing ceiling or wall studs and fix the panel with staples to hold it in place.

When fitting halogen ceiling lights there needs to be a 10mm gap between the halogen bulb and the panel. Once the panels are installed there might be other items that you need to fix to the walls, such as soap dishes, shower curtain rails, etc. For lightweight items you can fix directly to the panels using plaster plugs or through the panel into the wall. For larger or heavier items you it is recommended that you fix wooden wall studs behind panels where accessories are to be fixed. Use of spacers between the wall and the surface of the fixed panels is also recommended when fitting heavy items