THE WHITE CLADDING GUIDE / 03

White cladding
for rooms that
work.

The same clean white finish can serve very different spaces. Start with what happens in the room, then choose a surface, sheet thickness and finishing method that fit those demands.

Explore the settings
01 START WITH THE SPACE

Ask what the wall
will face each day.

Some walls need frequent cleaning. Others sit beside equipment, receive regular knocks or meet wet floors and corners. Those differences matter more than the room name alone.

White PVC can create a consistent, wipe-clean finish across large wall areas. In some settings, another material may be more suitable for a particular zone. Plan the whole room before committing to one finish everywhere.

ROOM BY ROOM

Different spaces.
Different priorities.

Use these examples as a starting point, then check the specific requirements of your project and chosen products.

01 / COMMERCIAL KITCHENS

Behind the
busy service.

Kitchen walls need a finish that is practical to clean and carefully detailed around corners, equipment and work areas. Consider where white PVC makes sense and where a metal surface is more appropriate.

Think about Cleaning, heat-adjacent zones and changes of material.
02 / WASHROOMS

Built around
everyday upkeep.

A white wall finish can help a washroom feel bright and orderly. Pay particular attention to the areas where sheets meet corners, fittings, splash zones and floors.

Think about Moisture, fittings and the detailing at junctions.
03 / FOOD PREPARATION

Keep the layout clear.

Consider how sheets will run behind benches, storage and service points. Plan joins and edges so the finished wall is straightforward to maintain.

04 / HEALTHCARE SPACES

Follow the specification.

Different healthcare rooms have different requirements. Confirm the approved materials, cleaning approach and installation details for the particular space.

05 / CORRIDORS & BACK-OF-HOUSE

Account for contact.

Movement of people, trolleys or equipment can place extra demands on walls. Consider sheet rigidity and whether added wall protection is needed.

THE MATERIAL DECISION

Does every wall
need the same finish?

Often, the useful approach is to look at the room in zones. White PVC may suit the main wall areas, while a different material or extra protection may be appropriate where conditions change.

In a commercial kitchen, for example, the wall beside a demanding cooking area may need a different solution from the wall across the room. Decide where one surface ends and another begins before planning the sheet layout.

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BEFORE CHOOSING SHEETS

Look beyond
the room name.

Walk through the space and note these four things before selecting a sheet or finishing profile.

01

What touches the wall?

Account for people, equipment, furniture and any routine contact during daily use.

02

How is it cleaned?

Consider cleaning frequency and check that the chosen surface and finishing method suit the planned routine.

03

Where are the joins?

Measure wall heights and openings so sheet lengths, cuts and joins can be planned together.

04

What does the project require?

Check the relevant product specification and any room-specific requirements before installation.

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