Neil runs his resto-bar in California, and this restaurant is quite famous for its perfect décor and the fresh food it serves. The space is lovely, the ambience, set-up is appealing and well-maintained. Neil is very particular about the kitchen space as well, and when inspection plays a significant role, he is earnest about it. But it’s been a few months that the restaurant kitchen walls have started showing signs of damage and there is dampness which is increasing. A friend suggested that he take off the old FRP panels and choose a modern wall paneling system. 

This was when Neil knocked on our door for a solution, and we immediately suggested he install a vinyl wall panel. He was not very aware of the difference between vinyl and FRP, but he could sense that vinyl could be way more advanced. We suggested he have a consultation with our experts explaining to him more about the benefits of vinyl. Neil told us that it’s been just a few years since he installed the FRP and was getting damaged soon. He was much worried about plastic panels behaving the same way, but we explained it to him. 

We told him that despite installing fiber reinforced plastic, the walls had attracted so much moisture, which means that FRP is not a waterproof or moisture resistant solution. Explaining further, FRP needs backers for installation, and water-vapor gets into the panels and walls because the backers attract moisture. The moisture accumulates in between the panels and walls to form mold and bacteria, which damages the panels and the walls. On the other hand, PVC is a complete, 100% waterproof solution, and there are no backers present during installation. For the same reason, the panels are mold and bacteria resistant. This is one advantageous quality of vinyl panels that make it ideal for installing in all moisture-prone areas. 

We also told Neil that our panels are incredibly safe for restaurants and commercial kitchens because the panels have a 1-hour fire grade. This means that even if the panels come in contact with fire, it won’t result in an immediate hazard. The panels are also chemical-resistant. We also ensured that our panels have the most extended lifespan compared to all other wall paneling systems. Duramax offers only quality vinyl panels; we have a strict quality check procedure that ensures that no defective items are supplied. The panels are ASTM certified for FDA compliance. You can entirely rely on our products, which are guaranteed to last four times longer than FRP. 

While discussing cost-cutting, we advised Neil to choose affordable Duramax white-colored vinyl panels that are brighter and lighter. Our panels are light-reflective, which means it can evenly distribute the reflected light resulting in low energy bills. Also, Neil could save labor and time because these panels do not need regular or complicated cleaning. PVC panels are effortless to maintain, the surface is very smooth, which is not favorable for bacteria to thrive. This ensures that your kitchen would be clean and hygienic. Neil shared how difficult it was to clean the FRP panels mostly because of the extremely rough surface. 

PVC panels are easy and faster to install; you can visit our website for a free sample. Call us for more information and get a quote within one day