Key Benefits
1.Impact-resistant resin core ideal for hospital corridors and public buildings
2.Realistic wood grain finish, elegant and modern for interior decoration
3.Hygienic, antibacterial, waterproof, suitable for medical environments
4.Scratch-resistant & flame-retardant surface, long-lasting durability
5.Full-sheet format reduces seams, creating a smooth continuous appearance
6.UV-resistant film prevents fading or yellowing
7.Multiple thickness options for light-duty to heavy-duty wall protection
Specification
Applications· Nursing homes and elderly care facilities — wood grain finish creates a warmer, more residential atmosphere than clinical white panels, supporting person-centred care environment design
· Rehabilitation ward corridors and patient rooms — decorative finish that reduces the institutional appearance of clinical wall protection without compromising hygiene or impact performance
· Hotel-style healthcare and private hospital wings — premium decorative wall cladding for facilities positioning themselves with a higher-end interior specification
· Hospitality sector corridors — hotel corridors and public areas requiring durable, easy-clean wall surfaces with a natural aesthetic
· Mental health and dementia care facilities — wood grain and natural finishes are increasingly specified in these settings, where research links naturalistic interior design to improved patient wellbeing
· Commercial interiors requiring both hygiene performance and decorative finish — any project where standard clinical white wall cladding would be aesthetically inappropriate
Installation Steps
1. Prepare the wall substrate — surface must be smooth, clean, dry and free from loose paint, grease or old adhesive residue.
2. Measure and cut panels to size using a sharp utility knife or fine-tooth saw, allowing for trim profiles at all edges and corners.
3. Dry-fit panels to confirm layout, panel orientation and trim positions before applying adhesive.
4. Apply panel adhesive evenly to the wall using a notched trowel, following the adhesive manufacturer's coverage rate.
5. Press the panel into position working from the centre outward to eliminate trapped air, maintaining consistent pressure across the full panel area.
6. Fit internal corner, external angle and joiner trims at all panel edges and wall junctions, color-matched to the panel for a seamless appearance.
7. Seal all trim joints with antibacterial silicone sealant to maintain the hygienic, bacteria-resistant performance of the complete system.
8. Allow adhesive to cure fully (typically 24 hours) before the wall is exposed to cleaning or contact.
Additional note: when installing wood grain panels, pay particular attention to grain direction consistency across adjoining panels — lay out the full wall run before cutting to confirm a visually coherent grain pattern, particularly important in reception areas and other prominent locations where the decorative effect is a key specification driver.
Product Advantages· Combines full hygiene performance with genuine decorative value — unlike applying a wood-effect vinyl wrap to a standard panel, VS-W integrates the wood grain film into the manufactured panel surface, maintaining the same antibacterial, waterproof and impact-resistant performance as the standard white VS Series · Available across the full VS Series thickness range — facilities can specify the appropriate impact-resistance level (0.8mm to 3.0mm) while maintaining a consistent decorative wood grain appearance throughout the building
· System color-matching — can be produced in matching wood grain tones across wall guards, corner guards and crash rails, enabling a fully coordinated decorative wall protection system from a single supplier
FAQQ: Does the wood grain finish reduce the hygiene performance compared to standard white VS Series panels?
A: No. The wood grain film is integrated into the panel surface during manufacturing, maintaining the same non-porous, seamless, antibacterial surface properties as standard VS Series panels. Hygiene performance is
equivalent across all VS Series finishes, including wood grain.
Q: Which thickness should I choose for a nursing home corridor?
A: Follow the same thickness selection logic as the standard VS Series: VS-W in 1.0mm or 1.5mm equivalent thickness is appropriate for typical nursing home corridors with moderate wheelchair and mobility equipment
traffic. For corridors with heavier traffic, select the thicker specification — the wood grain finish is available across the full thickness range, so the decision criteria are the same as for standard white panels.
Q: Can wall guards and corner guards be matched to the wood grain finish?
A: Yes. The HR Series handrails and CG Series corner guards used alongside VS-W panels can be produced in matching wood grain tones, allowing a complete coordinated wall protection system with a unified decorative appearance throughout the corridor.
