FLUTED PANELS
THE TREND-IN MATERIAL: FLUTED PANELS
Panelling in interior design has gained much interest among architects and interior designers. Panelling is the method that not only acts as an aesthetic purpose for the design but also provides acoustic, insulation and fire resistance solutions. There are many types of materials used for panelling. Still, when it comes to wood, designers face some disadvantages regarding the material. These cons can be deformation with time, creating gaps, wood rotting and maintenance. Does this mean that designers should stop using wood? No, there is no need to stop using wood in design, but the choice of material should be advanced. Here comes the wood polymer composite, or WPC, as a solution to these cons or disadvantages of wood. WPC is the fusion of wood fibre and polymer resins in multiple layers. Why do we need to learn about WPC? The blog is about fluted panels. Fluted panels are the very reason to know about WPC; it is the material used to make the panels; therefore, they are currently in trend and are a preferred choice for designers. In this blog, we will learn more about WPC and fluted panels; without further ado, let us jump into the fluted panel segment.
FLUTED PANELS
The panels are a combination of crest and trough. These panels can either be solid or have hollow structures; depending upon the design, the open system can also have varieties where the subdivision of hollow parts takes place. As discussed above, the material used for fluted panels is WPC, but it is not the limitation; it is the most recommended material. The fluted board is also available in engineered wood, teak wood and walnut. The thickness for fluted panels ranges from 14mm to 27 mm depending on manufacturing by different companies.
Why WPC fluted panels?
Best alternation of wood and plywood
Water and termite-proof
Cost-effective
No deformation in shape with time
Fire retardant
Environment friendly
Easy installation
A great option for insulation
Area of application
Residential
It can be used as cladding for doors and walls, creating an optical illusion for the viewer.
Can be used as partition walls
Helps to enhance a space and creates depth in the area.
Lights can be incorporated with it, giving an aesthetically pleasing look.
It can be used on wardrobes as well.
It can be used as an accent wall.
Hospitality
Here are a few examples of how it can be used in hospitality areas
It can be used to create a theme and add volume to space
It can beautifully separate public space from semi-public space or two different spaces without hampering the aesthetics.
It can be used to enhance furniture.
Types of Fluted panels
Depending on the colour, it has:
Brown
Natural
Walnut
Wenge
Ash
Teak
Hazelnut
Oak
Ebony
Concrete
Satvario
Pietra grey
depending on shapes, it can be:
with solid crest and trough
with a single hollow crest
with multiple sections in hollow crest
CONCLUSION
Fluted panels gained much attention within past few years. The usage does not only provide a clean and neat look but also gives and three-dimensional feel in the space. In exteriors, they can be used as an alternative to a jaali pattern that looks ultra-modern and aesthetically viable. It comes in various designs and sizes and are very easy to install. Using the amount of correct lighting, we can enhance the look of the material even=n more.
So if you are looking to revamp your space with a quick and durable option, fluted panels are the best option to go for
