There was a time when FRP was a very preferred walling solution but gradually customers got to know its drawbacks as vinyl emerged in the market. You might be thinking why vinyl is super successful as a walling solution inspite of being a little higher priced than FRP. Well, wall paneling is an expensive home improvement and no one would be happy if it’s not long lasting. This blog would help you to choose between FRP and plastic wall panels, incase you are not able to make a decision. It’s always good to make informed decisions.

Wall paneling is usually required for damp areas, in places where there is a lot of prevailing moisture and you need to protect the walls and ceilings. This is the biggest and probably the only reason why a water proof walling solution is essential. The biggest drawback of FRP is that it is not a waterproof walling solution whereas vinyl is 100%. There are so many types of walling solution but plastic wall panels have topped the list.

Pricing has always moved customers and they cannot decide whether to choose the less expensive solution or the long-lasting one. People do have a tendency to choose the less expensive one at first and they do not even think of the consequences unless they suffer. At Duramax we get to interact with so many clients everyday who are now lamenting because they once installed FRP. The popularity of FRP was no less once upon a time but vinyl is now the most popular walling solution and the reasons are clear. For instance, FRP is cheaper but is not at all long-lasting, you spend so much on getting a FRP panel installed and after a few months you need to repair the panels, the walls get damaged by water seepage, the walling comes off more and finally it calls for a replacement. Whereas, vinyl is a little more expensive when you buy it from the market but you can install it on your own, you do not need any labor charges, you also do not require any additional material to support the installation and the paneling lasts for a lifetime almost. So, it’s always good to spend a bit more on a permanent solution rather than spending money on repairs on a recurring basis. Pricing is not the most important factor most of the time.

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If you are still thinking whether vinyl is really a great idea, you should know that it’s a walling solution that can be installed DIY. You do not need any special training, the process is very simple. FRP needs adhesives and backers for installation, this is where the water seeps into the walls but vinyl itself is thick and does not need any adhesive or backer. It’s simple to install Duramax vinyl panels, it’s based on interlocking technology, it has tongues and grooves for easy installation. Vinyl installation takes very little time whereas FRP installation is pretty time consuming. It takes a single person to install vinyl panels but again you can call any of your friends if in case you need but FRP takes two trained professionals to do the installation.

Duramax panels are manufactured based on the FDA guidelines; the panels are durable, affordable and need no maintenance. Call us to get your free sample.