The choice of wall covering is crucial for design professionals as it must enhance the room while protecting the walls. Read on to learn more about wall coverings, the different types of materials and their features.

What is a wall covering?

First of all, what is the definition of a wall covering? In a nutshell, wall covering refers to the material applied to vertical surfaces to decorate and protect them. Wall coverings can be made from different materials in different aspects. Some are made of marble, others are ceramic, or even PVC.

Although the floor covering is deemed more important, the choice of wall covering plays a decisive role in a room's aesthetics. It is key to personalising your design and should align with the style chosen for the room.

Gerflor wall solutions

Gerflor has a broad range of PVC wall coverings for different purposes and one of them is sure to fit your needs.

You can explore our wall covering ranges designed for hospitals, wet rooms, or even our ‘shower room’ range on our website.

Each of our PVC sheet wall covering ranges is 100% compliant with current hygiene standards and offers a wide range of aesthetic options. They are resistant to stains, deformation, and chemicals and are also very easy to maintain every day.

Choosing the right wall covering for your needs

Whatever your expectations, you are sure to find a wall covering from our large variety of ranges that is the perfect one for you.

Wall coverings in the healthcare sector

Healthcare facilities must ensure perfect wellbeing and hygiene for their patients, so Gerflor offers different types of wall covering solutions specifically dedicated to the healthcare sector.

Our PVC Mural Ultra Design is ideal for high-traffic areas and facilities with a large number of users. It offers exceptional resistance and is easy to clean to ensure optimal hygiene. It comes in many elegant designs.

For hospital bathrooms, clinics, or student accommodation, our Taradouche wall covering system is the perfect solution. It provides unparalleled comfort and safety and is easy to maintain on an everyday basis.

Louis Pradel Hospital: Many healthcare facilities have already benefited from Gerflor's expertise in PVC wall coverings. We are proud to have been involved in the renovation process of this hospital.

In the hospitality industry

At the forefront of technical innovations, our new Mural Revela range is characterised by its easy installation. Particularly suitable for hotel bathrooms, this PVC wall covering is easy to install so the room can be put back into service only 24 hours after installation. The Mural Revela PVC wall covering has a robust construction, is completely waterproof and also very durable.

It comes in many ultra-realistic designs for a most elegant finish!

The advantages of Gerflor wall coverings

Durability and resistance

When choosing a wall covering, it is key to think long term and consider the durability of the material. For example, is it likely to crack over time? Will it need occasional renovation to maintain its original condition?

This is why Gerflor's PVC wall covering is the perfect option. It is extremely resistant and is not likely to suffer from knocks, stains, deformation, or moisture, which makes it extremely durable.

Eco-friendly wall coverings

In an era where environmental preservation is a crucial concern, Gerflor is committed to protecting the planet and has a range of 100% recyclable PVC wall coverings with 25% recycled content. This eco-design goes hand-in-hand with our commitments and sustainable development policy.

Meticulous aesthetics

Regardless of the type of establishment, Gerflor's PVC wall covering is the solution you need for the aesthetics you want in your room. It comes in a great number of colours and designs and ticks all the boxes for professionals.

In all, there is a choice of 76 different colours available in a variety of designs such as concrete, mineral, graphic, and more. There are plenty of options to choose from!

It is also important to remember that Gerflor’s PVC wall coverings match the flooring ranges and hence, guarantees a neat and balanced finish.

Unique properties of Gerflor wall coverings

Gerflor wall coverings have several features that make all the difference.

They are fire-resistant and have excellent waterproofing qualities. This makes them the ideal wall covering solution for bathrooms as they offer the best possible levels of hygiene and are easy to clean on a daily basis. In the healthcare sector, this has a direct influence on the lesser risk of nosocomial disease transmission and improves patient health and safety.

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