A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CLEANER WALL FINISHES
Hygienic wall cladding, considered from every angle.
The right wall finish depends on more than the sheet you choose. Explore materials, thicknesses, room requirements and installation details before planning your next project.
START WITH THE SPACE
What does the wall need to do?
A commercial kitchen, washroom and busy service corridor can place different demands on a wall. Think about how the space will be cleaned, how often it will be used, and where the finished surface will meet floors, ceilings and equipment.
This guide brings those decisions together. If you are researching hygienic wall cladding for a specific project, use the sections below to narrow down what matters before comparing products.
EXPLORE THE GUIDE
Four useful places to begin.
Follow the question that best matches the decision you need to make next.
Which sheets suit the room?
Consider the surface, the setting and the finish you want before looking at individual products.
02 THICKNESSHow thick should the sheet be?
Compare the practical considerations behind 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm and 3 mm PVC sheets.
03 PROJECT PLANNINGWhat completes the wall?
Plan the sheet layout alongside joints, corners, edges and other installation details.
04 APPLICATIONSHow does the setting change the choice?
Explore the different priorities that arise in kitchens, washrooms, healthcare and other working spaces.
THE FINISHED WALL IS A SYSTEM
LOOK BEYOND THE PANEL
Good planning is visible in the details.
A sheet provides the main wall surface, but the result also depends on what happens at its edges. Corners, joints, penetrations and transitions should be considered while planning the layout, rather than after the sheets arrive.
Cleaning needs and site conditions can also affect the choice of material and finishing components. Check the current product guidance and the requirements for your particular space before ordering.
Explore project planningA SIMPLE STARTING POINT
Before you choose a sheet, check these three things.
How will it be used?
Note the room’s day-to-day activity, exposure to moisture and cleaning routine.
What is already there?
Review the substrate, dimensions, openings and areas needing careful finishing.
What result is needed?
Decide what matters most for appearance, maintenance and the demands of the setting.
READY TO COMPARE PRODUCTS?
Take the next step with the current sheet range.
View Saniclad’s available sizes and thicknesses, then check the product information for the sheets you are considering.