Laminate on the wall in the interior: ideas, photos of room design

Sometimes it’s worth abandoning the usual ideas in interior design and opting for an unexpected use of some popular material. Let's take laminate flooring for example. There is no need to talk once again about how often you can find it on the floor in modern houses and apartments. What if you place it on the wall? At this point, unshakable conservatives may certainly experience cognitive dissonance, but we assure you that this is temporary: you have simply seen too few successful examples of using laminate on the wall in the interior. We offer 80 spectacular photos that fully reveal the attractiveness of such a non-trivial solution.

6 reasons to choose laminate for wall mounting;
4 main placement methods;
Popular textures and color variations;
Use in various types of premises;
Even more photos with examples of placement;
Conclusion.

What is the advantage of finishing?

The slats are durable - the surface can be hit and there will be no marks.
The finishing material does not absorb moisture - its structure is quite dense, without pores. In addition, during production, the boards are covered with an additional layer of protection.
Care is not anything special - a regular detergent is enough. But do not overdo it with water - it is better not to leave the surface too wet and soapy.
Despite the fact that the finishing material is made from non-natural resources, this does not affect environmental friendliness. The material is safe for health and does not evaporate harmful substances.
And it’s also convenient to install - you can even do it yourself.

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Installation features

Another important selection factor is the type of lock for fastening the boards together. It affects the method of fastening: on the sheathing or with glue. The panels are connected to each other using locks. It could be:

click lock,
lock-lock (another name is tongue-and-groove).

How does a click lock work?
(photo No. 20) The first one is more common.
It is suitable for fastening to lathing or glue. How does a tongue and groove lock work?
(photo No. 21) The second is no less reliable, but such boards are used only for installation on the sheathing. So, before choosing panels, you need to decide how to install them. In small rooms, you should not attach laminate flooring to the sheathing - it will “steal” precious centimeters of space. In spacious rooms, lathing will be the best choice - this method is more reliable and durable. In addition, if you are gluing panels, you need to carefully level the surface of the wall. When installing on a sheathing, this step is not necessary. A comparison of laminate installation methods is given in the table.

Installation method	On glue	On the sheathing
Advantages	Fast and easy way. Does not require additional materials. Does not reduce the area of the room.	Reliable and durable method. Does not require additional wall leveling. Suitable for any type of panel locks.
Flaws	Over time, the panels may peel off.	Reduces the area of the room.
Types of panel locks	Click-lock.	Click lock or lock lock.

Which way is easier? This is individual: some are comfortable working with glue, others prefer dry installation.

Combining colors and choosing the right color scheme

The entire range can be divided into 2 parts: cold and warm. In one room it is worth sticking to a single color scheme.

If you have already chosen furniture and wall decoration, then select the appropriate color of the slats for them. Or play with contrast - for example, if you have light walls, dark wood will also work. To create a visually unified space, you can cover vertical and horizontal surfaces with the same type of coating.

If you are starting from interior styles, keep in mind that dark textured wood is suitable for loft and country. And the Scandinavian style “loves” light colors.

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Decoration Materials
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Below we will give options for color combinations and recommendations for using laminated boards.

White with wood

They fit perfectly and give a clean look to the interior. By the way, the temperature of the mix may vary. For example, milky shades with light wood will create warmth, while white with gray wood will contribute to the opposite feeling and visually expand the space. But you shouldn’t be afraid to use cool tones, even in the bedroom. All that remains is to add soft textiles.

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Grey colour

It also goes well with wood grain. This mix will help create a calm interior. Remember that gray has many shades: from rich graphite to light gray. Depending on this, focus on the shade of the board: will it have a brown-beige undertone or a gray finish.

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Options with a touch of green

And this is a great option for eco-style. With such a choice, you need to choose natural shades, and also let more light into the room. Also, laminated boards with a green tint can be combined with white.

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Yellow with wood grain

Another combination that promises to be successful. An ideal combination for a warm interior. If you want to create a cozy atmosphere, use yellow with mustard, honey shades and warm wood on an accent wall.

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There are no strict rules in choosing specific color combinations. You should always remember that the basic shades will be relevant, and they are also easy to combine with each other. Now let's figure out in which rooms it is possible to decorate the walls with laminate, photo examples are attached.

Wall decoration with laminate:

Let's look at options for finishing walls with laminate. What is it combined with and how is it decorated.

The combination of laminate and wallpaper on the wall is a harmonious tandem, where plain materials are used. The wallpaper color is chosen several shades lighter.

Laminate and brick on the wall can be combined in different ways. It is not uncommon to choose white brick and dark boards to match the overall style of the room.

Laminate on the wall with a TV acts as the accent of the room.

Laminate and stone allow you to zone several places at once.

Laminate and painted wall, a classic combination for an atypical room decoration.

Laminate flooring that goes from the floor to the wall is an interesting idea and is the highlight of the interior.

Is installation possible in the bathroom?

A question that causes a lot of controversy. After all, laminate is an artificial tree. And it is no less afraid of large amounts of moisture than natural ones - which is typical for toilets and bathrooms.

However, the use of this material in the bathroom is still possible. If several conditions are met. The first is good ventilation. Today there are modern sensors that turn on the fan when the humidity level reaches a set point. And the second condition is accuracy. You still can’t pour water on the laminate, so in the bathtub or shower area it’s better to choose wood-look porcelain tiles.

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Frame fastening technology (on lathing)

If the laminate is installed horizontally, the sheathing slats must be mounted vertically. (photo No. 23)

For fastening using the frame method, wooden or plastic lathing is used. Moreover, if the laminate is installed horizontally, then the sheathing slats are attached vertically. And vice versa.

The technology is as follows:

Drill holes in the wall for the dowels. Insert them and screw the rail to them with self-tapping screws.
Attach the remaining slats in the same way. Level using a level or plumb line.
The laminate is attached to the slats using a stapler or self-tapping screws.
The boards are connected to each other using locks.

There is no need to pre-level the wall surface.

How to beat the decoration in the hallway?

The corridor is a space without natural light. And for this reason, it is wrong to lay dark-colored material there. Choose light colors to add light and coziness.

And you don’t have to cover the entire wall completely. Sometimes decorating one niche or section of the wall is enough - for example, to zone a room or allocate space for shoes.

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The influence of the direction of the board on the perception of the interior

Is the direction of the laminate coating important or not? Looking like natural wood, the material has the ability to influence our perception of a room.

Board placement influences perception

In this case, you can significantly “adjust” the parameters of the room that you don’t like – right down to the height of the walls and square footage.

Horizontal arrangement: “expanding” the walls

This technique allows you to visually expand. A horizontal arrangement is appropriate in rooms with high ceilings but a small area.

Visual expansion of walls is easy to do

In this case, the laminate is installed with a shift so that the joints are not located directly above each other, but, for example, in a checkerboard pattern.

What if the ceilings are low? In this case, the board is not sewn to the very top. When the entire space is filled, the proportions of the room change, and it begins to seem that the ceilings have become even lower.

Possible different installation options

Vertical arrangement: “raise” the ceiling

The vertical orientation of the laminate flooring creates the feeling of a high ceiling.

You need to pay attention to the brightness of the material

If the room has low ceilings, but is also narrow, then it is better to abandon this method of finishing.

Diagonal arrangement: choice for originals

This approach to installation allows you to use laminate flooring in any room. This method is complex and uneconomical, as it requires careful calculation and cutting of the material at an angle.

Choosing laminate to match the furniture

Only a master with relevant experience can perform the installation beautifully. This method is quite rare in design.