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The rise of decorative wall paneling

Renovating your kitchen or bathroom is enough to put strain on any relationship. When your better half has her heart set on a new kitchen, this can often only be avoided by a trip to the travel agents. Just the thought of taking a week off work to chip off tiles, re-plaster and re-tile sends shivers down your spine.

A solution has arrived which is rapidly replacing traditional tiling. Decorative wall paneling can be used to create a stunning showpiece in your home, at a fraction of the cost of tiling. This system requires minimal surface preparation and can even be used to cover existing tiles.

MP Plastic Building Products MD, Mick Brightmore, says, “Sales of this product have gone through the roof this year. We recently introduced a hollow cladding range, as an alternative to the solid click lock system. This now means we can offer a wall cladding system to suit all budgets. In the last 12 months we have seen an increase in sales of around 300% on this product. We also have a range of PVC wall cladding for commercial kitchens and clean areas, which has also shown significant growth. Architects and consultants are now specifying PVC as opposed to Stainless Steel in most instances.  “

Decorative wall paneling has a unique click locking system, which eliminates the need for jointing trims and makes the joint virtually invisible. An easy wipe of a cloth is all that’s required for cleaning and requires no maintenance. This product is available in a huge range of colours and patterns.

The PVC hygienic wall cladding range comes in panel form with trims and profiles in white, pastel and gloss colours.

Click lock flooring and ceiling panels make a wonderful addition, allowing you to create a truly unique and stunning space.

For more information please visit: www.wetwall.net (Decorative) www.hygienic-wall-cladding.net (Hygienic)

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