Brick MDF panels: pros and cons

Decoration of the room with natural materials has always been popular, but its price is not available to everyone. Based on this, the majority of manufacturers began to produce artificial variants that outwardly practically do not differ from the original samples. An example in this matter was the finishing of the premises under the brick.

MDF panels can boast of their main advantage - a pleasant price, but that's not all. Positive qualities include a large selection of shades, relief structures, various forms. That is what makes this material so popular. As for such panels, designed under a brick, then immediately it should be noted that their installation is very simple. In addition, you can use this material for finishing almost everywhere, as it weighs a little. All these qualities make it possible to expand the scope of use.

The product itself can be made of various materials, on the basis of this they are divided into two types.

1. PVC They include polyvinyl chloride, which is classified as artificial materials. Initially, the material receives only white color and only then it is painted.
2. Panels made under brick. This material is immediately distinguished by its appearance, in addition, it has increased reliability and durability. Panels of this type are made with wood chips and high pressure. Due to the fact that the material is affected by pressure and temperature, it acquires excellent technical qualities.

As a result, in the production process, panels with a rectangular shape and an area of ​​3-8 m2 are obtained. At the end, the plates are cut with a jigsaw or hacksaw and in this form are delivered to stores.

The panel is a good solution, because as a decoration it is able to hide uneven walls, and if necessary, hide prominent communications and decorate niches.

Modern designers, using this trim, began to create various elements of decor. Thus, today, MDF-panels for brick make out two-level floors, visualize columns or make "torn" surfaces.

If you take for comparison various artificial finishing materials, then MDF among them will be of the highest quality. Fabricated exterior brick walls will be more resistant to various external factors and impacts.

It is for this reason that MDF is used for finishing:

• facades;
• balconies;
• arbor walls.

But this does not mean that MDF can not be used indoors. This material is ideal for finishing kitchens, hallways and even bathrooms. In the kitchen and in the hallway, it is easy to remove grease and dirt from it, and in the bathroom it will not deteriorate due to constant humidity.

If you read this material in more detail, it is impossible not to notice its advantages.

These include many qualities.

1. Easy installation. Work on the installation of the material can be done independently, even if you do not have the skills or knowledge. You just need to get acquainted with the technology, and you can safely do the work.
2. Wall panels, decorated under a brick, weigh a little.For this reason, they can be faced with any surface.
3. The mount does not need preparatory work to level the base. Therefore, there is also a saving of time and money.
4. The panels have a long service life. With proper care, they will serve the user for more than 10 years. During operation, they will not appear cracks or chips. In addition, their appearance does not need to be updated.
5. They are universal. For this reason, they can be used on any surface, even for exterior cladding.
6. Since the panels can be partially reconstructed, it becomes possible to replace a single sheet without removing the others.

That is, there are many positive qualities of MDF panels, and as for the negative sides, it should immediately be said that there are not many of them.

However, it is important to know these disadvantages.

• Panels have a low level of fire resistance. In no case should this material be near an open fire, nor can it be heat treated.
• Damage must be avoided during operation. A bounce can leave a dent in the material.

Otherwise, there is no reason to deny yourself the pleasure of making the design original with the help of brick panels.

Brick will look appropriate in a variety of interiors. Registration is typical for rural areas and for some classical ones.

For example, these may be styles:

• Gothic;
• loft;
• country music;
• romanticism.

Not so long ago, the building materials market could only offer wallpaper with a brick pattern, but they did not bring the necessary realism into the interior. Today, the range has been expanded, the materials are able to imitate texture and texture.

As for the designers, they have considered the possibilities of designing such brickwork to the smallest detail.

• Brickwork will be appropriate if there are more than two rooms in the living space. This is due to the fact that, despite the fact that the interior will be cozy and resemble an ancient castle, it will be inconvenient to be constantly in such a space. A modern resident is not accustomed to such arrangements, so pressure will be exerted on him and an impression of lack of comfort will be created.
• In order for the interior not to be overloaded, paneling is best done on one particular wall.This solution is suitable for one-bedroom apartments, but it is desirable to choose a softer shade. Refuse aggressive clearance.

• If you need to arrange only a specific part of the wall, you can use bricks with bright colors. This will highlight a specific zone. But you should not make out the fireplace with this material, since the presence of an open fire can cause a fire.
• It is not recommended to use red brick in the living space, it is better to use it in restaurants or clubs. At home, this color eliminates a calm and emotional atmosphere.
• If you want to get a calm, unforgiving atmosphere, a white or light gray brick will be the best choice. This design can be entered in the pastel interior. However, you should take into account the possible "chill", so it is desirable to dilute this situation with something.

Finishing options enough. They depend only on the size of the room, the lighting in it and, of course, on the wishes of the owner. But with all the positive qualities we should not forget that in some cases, this design will be inappropriate.

So, the panels can be used not only for the interior, but also for the exterior. This material has successfully established itself in the design of unglazed balconies and loggias. And also it can be used for facing of terraces and arbors. Organically, this material will look on the facade of the building, while it does not have to be residential.

Of course, there is no doubt that this product will look perfect on the wall in the original home interiorwhich is decorated in a particular stylistic direction. But this area does not end their use. Due to the light weight of the panel can be installed even on the ceiling, as a result you can get an interesting and unusual composition.

How to glue MDF panels, see the following video.