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Wall claddings are important, and these days a trendy decorative feature in homes and offices. Many manufactures supply DIY alternatives to stone and provide ready-made panels, which feel and look like natural stone. Although it seems a bit a difficult at first, it is not so tough to do your own DIY project, to add texture and detail to your plain room. Basic methods to do wall claddings in Melbourne Wall claddings can be of different types. The most classical type of cladding is stones, though it is very difficult to do it yourself. So, try hand with ready-made tiles that can be easily installed and clad in your home. • First measure the area(s) where you want to apply the cladding. Purchase good amount of raw materials that will cover all your measured area. • If you buy metal cladding, you don’t need to do anything, but for stone, clean it properly before your begin installation. • It is recommended to chip the wall before installing the cladding. This will help a stronger bond between the wall, adhesive and cladding material. • Always use a good heavy-duty adhesive, and put it generously on each block. • To make it non-repetitive, you don’t need to install it too close. Always buy two more multiple different patterns of stacked stone in Melbourne, or you can purchase good quality tiles. Mount these blocks separately, to keep it artistic and non-regular. Tips • Press the panel strongly against the wall and keep it firm for one day by applying gentle pressure by some means. It is better to divide your sides and then apply adhesives for working one section or strip at a time. • It is convenient to work from the bottom of the wall upwards. The cutting method depends on the type of cladding you choose. • For stone panel cutting, you will need an angle grinder and stone cutting disk. • Cut the block panels outside of your house to avoid dust. Benefits of metal wall cladding • Metal panels are versatile and can be installed for any cladding such as brick, block, pre-cast concrete, synthetic stucco. • Return of investment on metal wall cladding is much greater than stone. It also gives a contemporary looks to the interior. • The installation procedure is simple, typically 16-gauge metal is secured over the existing cladding to give a new sub-framing look. The final appearance largely depends on the depth of the furring. Metal installation also minimizes energy consumption and waste. • The current trend is to clad wall profiles with stylish galvanized steel and aluminum or other metals like zinc and copper. Insulated metal wall panels maintain a constant temperature where temperature is critical like cold storage. • If you are doing a retrofit with metal cladding, it is of utmost importance to consult a professional engineer to calculate load pressure and furring attachments. • Before installing metal to older walls, it is important to take fastener pullout test to assess the stability of the wall. • Metal panels are aesthetically beautiful, though not exactly classical like stone panels, but it is easier to reinstall if you feel to change after some years. About Author: Jim Howard is a professional engineer and roofing consultant, working for last 20 years in Melbourne with different consultancy firms. He has specialized in wall claddings in Melbourne and provides commercial roofing solutions to clients. He has written different articles on wall claddings and interior home engineering.
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