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EP3575511A1
EP3575511A1 EP19187295.1A EP19187295A EP3575511A1 EP 3575511 A1 EP3575511 A1 EP 3575511A1 EP 19187295 A EP19187295 A EP 19187295A EP 3575511 A1 EP3575511 A1 EP 3575511A1
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  • the present invention relates to a wall panel system.
  • Wall panels may be used in wet areas such as bathrooms, for example around a shower or a bath, as an alternative to tiling. They can be installed more quickly and easily than tiling and require less maintenance.
  • Conventional wall panels can comprise flat sheets, for example of a plastics material, or can have a pattern formed therein. Typically a plurality of such sheets is required to cover a section of wall.
  • a problem with conventional wall panels is that when a pair of panels is located side by side such that their edges abut one another, a distinct joining line is clearly visible.
  • Traditional solutions to hide or disguise this joining line include using a separate joining profile such as a slotted elongate connector member. The connector member successfully hides the joining line however it is much more clearly visible than the joining line itself and therefore it is clear where the separate panels are located.
  • any join between adjacent wall panels is watertight.
  • One such join may comprise an aluminium or plastic extrusion having a generally right angled shape for use in corners or an "H" section for inline joints.
  • Such joining profiles rely on the inherent elasticity/plasticity of the material forming the joining profile (i.e. the aluminium or plastic) to adapt to any variations in the wall panel thickness or the surface of the wall.
  • wall panels are attached to the wall by a suitable adhesive applied to selective areas of the rear of the wall panel which adheres to both the wall panel and wall surface.
  • a suitable adhesive that has good water resistance and gap filling ability in order to properly bond the panels to the wall.
  • the type of adhesives used take a long time to set. It is also difficult to obtain even application of adhesive along a panel edge, particularly when at least one of the panels is joined along a cut edge. When the edges of the panels are not firmly bonded to the wall, the edge of the wall panel may bow outwards slightly, which can give an unsightly finish and prevent a watertight seal from being achieved.
  • the present invention seeks to mitigate at least one of the problems mentioned above, or at least to provide an alternative method for mounting wall panels and a wall panel system from known methods and systems.
  • a method for mounting a plurality of wall panels to a surface such as a bathroom wall, said method including providing first and second wall panels, each wall panel having a first major surface having a pattern of channels formed therein, said pattern of channels defining an arrangement of tile-like areas in the first major surface, a second major surface located substantially opposite to the first major surface, and at least one side wall; attaching at least one portion of double sided adhesive tape or film onto the surface; mounting the first wall panel onto the surface by attaching a peripheral portion of its second major surface onto the double sided adhesive tape or film; applying sealant to at least one of the double sided adhesive tape or film and the first wall panel; mounting the second wall panel onto the surface by attaching a peripheral portion of its second major surface onto the double sided adhesive tape or film, the arrangement being such that the side wall of the second wall panel is located adjacent to, and substantially parallel with, the side wall of the first wall panel, and wherein a peripheral portion of the first major surface for the first wall panel and a
  • the invention provides a method for making a watertight joint between two wall panels that is substantially undetectable by a casual observer (i.e. appears to be seamless).
  • the edges of the first and second panels form a channel like structure when mounted side by side, which strongly resembles other channels formed in the panels; 2) the double sided adhesive tape or film tightly binds the edges of the wall panels to the surface of the wall along substantially the full length of the edges, thereby preventing any localised bowing of the panels and ensuring that the edges of the panels are held together in abutting engagement; and 3) any minor gaps between the side walls of the first and second wall panels are substantially sealed by the sealant.
  • Double sided adhesive tape provides instant and substantially even grip along the edge of each wall panel and enables quick and accurate application of sealant along the length of the first wall panel. Thus a fitter does not have to wait for adhesive to set before mounting the second wall panel.
  • the or each peripheral portion of the first major surface includes a partial channel formation, which can include at least one longitudinal side wall of a channel. Having a partial channel formation at a peripheral portion of the first major surface enables first and second wall panels to be abutted together so that their partial channel formations form a shape that is similar to at least one of the channels in the major surface. This provides a visual impression to a casual viewer of a substantially continuous surface where the two wall panels join.
  • the longitudinal side wall of the partial channel formation can include a curved profile.
  • the curved profile can include a substantially convex portion.
  • the longitudinal side wall can include a curved bevelled portion.
  • the or each partial channel formation can comprise substantially one half of a channel. Having one half of a channel ensures that no special matching of sides is required when mounting wall panels.
  • the partial channels can be formed complementary by having different proportions of a channel. That is, the partial channel formation can be formed using a non-central longitudinal channel axis such that greater, or less than, 50% of the channel is included in the formation. For example, in pairs of complementary formations, one of the formations can have approximately 40% of the channel and the other formation can have approximately 60%, or any other suitable combination such as 45% and 55%, 30% and 70%.
  • Each of the channels can include first and second longitudinal side walls.
  • at least one of the first and second side walls, and preferably both of the side walls, can include a curved profile. This is particularly evident when viewed in transverse cross-section.
  • the curved profile can include a substantially convex portion. This provides the tile-like areas with rounded edges, which helps to provide an easy to clean surface, thereby reducing the build-up of dirt and bacteria on the panel.
  • the longitudinal side walls can include curved bevelled portions.
  • the side walls blend into an adjacent tile-like area.
  • At least some of the channels can include a base.
  • the base can be substantially concave. This is particularly evident when viewed in transverse cross-section.
  • each channel can be greater in the vicinity of a longitudinal channel opening than at the channel base. This helps to visually hide the seams between two panels.
  • arranging each of the channels in the following manner provides very good results for hiding seams: each channel includes a base, longitudinal side walls, and a longitudinal opening defined by the longitudinal side walls, wherein the longitudinal side walls include substantially convex curved portions, the arrangement being such that the base is narrower than longitudinal opening.
  • each of said wall panels is substantially square or substantially rectangular in plan.
  • Each of said panels can include at least one additional peripheral portion.
  • each panel includes four peripheral portions.
  • Each additional peripheral portion can include a partial channel formation, which includes at least one longitudinal side wall of a channel.
  • the first major surface can include a second peripheral portion having a second partial channel formation.
  • Increasing the number of longitudinally partial channel formations increases the number of sides on which the panel can form substantially seamless joints.
  • the second partial channel formation can be arranged substantially perpendicular to the first partial channel formation.
  • the first major surface can include a third peripheral portion having a third partial channel formation.
  • the third partial channel formation can be arranged substantially parallel to the first partial channel formation.
  • the first major surface can include a fourth peripheral portion having a fourth partial channel formation.
  • the fourth partial channel formation is arranged substantially perpendicular to the first partial channel formation.
  • first and third formations are arranged opposite to one another, and the second and fourth formations are arranged opposite to one another.
  • first and third partial channel formations are arranged substantially complementary to one another. That is, they each comprise opposite sides of a channel.
  • second and fourth partial channel formations are arranged substantially complementary to one another. That is, they each comprise opposite sides of a channel.
  • the method can include applying a portion of double sided adhesive tape or film to the surface for each peripheral portion.
  • a portion of double sided adhesive tape or film is provided for each of the four edges.
  • the double sided adhesive tape or film is substantially transparent or translucent.
  • the method can include forming guide lines onto the surface.
  • the method can include applying the double sided adhesive tape or film to the surface over the guide lines. This is particularly useful for embodiments wherein the tape or film is substantially transparent or translucent, such that lines are still visible when the tape or film overlies the lines.
  • a wall panel system for application to a surface in a wet environment, such as a bathroom wall, said system including at least one portion of double sided adhesive tape or film onto the surface; and at least first and second wall panels, each wall panel having a first major surface having a pattern of channels formed therein, said pattern of channels defining an arrangement of tile-like areas in the first major surface, a second major surface located substantially opposite to the first major surface, and at least one side wall; the system being arranged such that, in the installed condition: the double sided adhesive tape or film is applied to the surface; the first wall panel is mounted onto the surface such that a peripheral portion of its second major surface is attached to the double sided adhesive tape or film; the second wall panel is mounted onto the surface such that a peripheral portion of its second major surface is attached to the double sided adhesive tape or film; the side wall of the second wall panel is located adjacent to, and substantially parallel with, the side wall of the first wall panel; a peripheral portion of the first major surface for the first wall panel and
  • the or each peripheral portion of the first major surface can include a partial channel formation.
  • the partial channel formation can include at least one longitudinal side wall of a channel.
  • Advantageously the or each partial channel formation can include part of the base of the channel.
  • Advantageously the or each partial channel formation can comprise substantially one half of a channel.
  • each of said channels includes a base, longitudinal side walls, and a longitudinal opening defined by the longitudinal side walls.
  • the longitudinal side walls can include substantially convex curved portions, the arrangement being such that the base is narrower than longitudinal opening.
  • At least one of the channels can have a substantially uniform transverse cross-section along at least part of the length of the channel.
  • the transverse cross-section is substantially uniform along substantially the full length of the channel, save those parts of the channel that are intersected by another channel.
  • at least some channels, and preferably each channel, is arranged in this manner.
  • the second major surface can include a pattern of elongate protrusions arranged oppositely to the pattern of channels, said pattern of elongate protrusions defining an arrangement of recessed areas in the second major surface.
  • the recesses are located opposite to the tile-like areas. This arrangement provides some stiffness to the wall panel and assists with mounting the wall on uneven surfaces since some of the unevenness, particularly localised unevenness, can be accommodated by the recesses.
  • the depth of the wall panel in the region of the or each partial channel formation is substantially equal to the depth of the wall panel in the region of the channels.
  • the second major surface can include an elongate protrusion arranged oppositely to the partial channel formation, wherein the peripheral portion of the second major surface is adhered to the double sided tape or film via the elongate protrusion. This provides a very narrow contact area for the double sided tape to grip onto.
  • the double sided adhesive tape or film can have a sufficiently high-tack to enable it to grip and hold wall panel to the surface, even when the contact area is provided by an elongate protrusion, and is thus very thin, typically having a thickness in the range 1 to 5mm, and preferably around 2mm. Also, because the panels are used in bathrooms where hot water is used, the tape needs to perform well at higher room temperatures and moist environments.
  • the double sided tape or film has a static shear adhesion at 23°C 1kg/625mm 2 of at least 4000 minutes, preferably at least 4500 minutes and more preferably still of at least 5000 minutes.
  • the double sided tape or film has a static shear adhesion at 70°C 0.5kg/625mm 2 of at least 500 minutes, preferably at least 550 minutes, and more preferably still at least 600 minutes.
  • the double sided tape or film has a tack AFERA 4015 characteristic of at least 3.0N/25mm, preferably at least 3.5N/25mm and more preferably still at least 4.0N/25mm.
  • each of said wall panels can be substantially square or substantially rectangular in plan.
  • each of said panels includes at least one additional peripheral portion.
  • each of said panels includes three additional peripheral portions.
  • each panel includes four peripheral portions.
  • Each additional peripheral portion can include a partial channel formation, which includes at least one longitudinal side wall of a channel.
  • a portion of double sided adhesive tape or film is applied to the surface for each additional peripheral portion.
  • a portion of double sided adhesive tape or film is provided for each of the four peripheral portions.
  • each side of the substantially square or rectangular panel is affixed to the surface.
  • At least some of the channels can be arranged substantially vertical when the first and second wall panels are mounted on the mounting surface. At least some of the channels can be arranged substantially horizontal when the first and second wall panels are mounted on the mounting surface.
  • the channels can be arranged in a grid pattern in the first major surface.
  • the grid pattern is visible when the first major surface is viewed in plan. This provides a traditional looking tiled arrangement.
  • the pattern of channels can include first and second sets of channels.
  • the channels in the first set of channels can be arranged substantially parallel with the first peripheral portion.
  • the channels in the second set of channels can be arranged substantially parallel with an additional peripheral portion. This provides a substantially continuous tiling appearance when two substantially rectangular wall panels are mounted side by side, for a first seam orientation.
  • the channels in the first set are arranged substantially uniformly spaced apart on the first major surface.
  • the channels in the second set of channels are arranged substantially parallel with the second longitudinally partial channel formation. This provides a substantially continuous tiling appearance when two substantially rectangular wall panels are mounted side by side, for a second seam orientation.
  • the channels in the second set can be arranged substantially uniformly spaced apart on the first major surface.
  • the channels in the second set of channels can be arranged substantially perpendicularly to the channels in the first set of channels.
  • the wall panel can include sheet material.
  • the wall panel can be made from a single sheet of material.
  • the wall panel is moulded, and is preferably moulded by a vacuum forming process. Other techniques such as hot or cold forming can be used.
  • the channels formed comprise a continuous smooth surface, which is good for hygiene purposes since it is easier to clean and reduces the ability of dirt and bacteria from gripping the surface. This feature is particularly effective when used in conjunction with channels having curved side walls and/or a curved base.
  • the channels are formed by routing. This leaves a rough surface in the groove, which causes dirt to accumulate and makes the board more difficult to clean.
  • the tile edges produced by routing tend to be sharper, and the channel walls flat, which also makes it more difficult to remove dirt.
  • Advantageously wall panel is made from, or includes, a water impervious material.
  • the sheet material can include a plastics material such as ABS, acrylic, acrylic-capped ABS (sanitary grade), High Impact Styrene (HPS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinylchloride (PVC), polycarbonate, or any other vacuum formable plastics material. These materials are easy to cut, for example to fit into corners of a room.
  • the thickness of the material used to form the wall panel is less than or equal to 7mm, preferably less than or equal to 6mm, more preferably still less than or equal to 5mm, and most preferably is in the range 1 to 4mm. Because the material is relatively thin it can be mounted on an existing tiled surface without significantly affecting the dimensions of the room thus saving the time, expense and disruption of removing the existing tiles.
  • a moulded plastics wall panel including a first major surface having a pattern of channels formed therein, said pattern of channels defining an arrangement of tile-like areas in the first major surface, a second major surface located substantially opposite to the first major surface, and at least one side wall, wherein a peripheral portion of the first major surface includes a partial channel formation.
  • the partial channel formation is arranged to define a channel formation when the wall panel is mounted side by side with another wall panel having a peripheral portion which includes a partial channel formation.
  • the wall panel can be arranged according to any configuration described herein.
  • first and second moulded plastics wall panels each of said first and second wall panels including a first major surface having a pattern of channels formed therein, said pattern of channels defining an arrangement of tile-like areas in the first major surface, a second major surface located substantially opposite to the first major surface, and at least one side wall, wherein a peripheral portion of the first major surface includes a partial channel formation; the arrangement being such that when the side wall of the second wall panel is located adjacent to, and substantially parallel with, the side wall of the first wall panel, said peripheral portions define a channel that is substantially similar to at least one of the other channels.
  • the wall panel can be arranged according to any configuration described herein.
  • FIG. 1 shows a cross-section of a wall panel 1 in accordance with the invention.
  • the wall panel 1 comprises a sheet 3 of a plastics material that has been vacuum formed to provide the sheet with a tile-like 5 formations on a major outer surface 7.
  • the sheet 3 is ABS, acrylic or other similar plastics material, and preferably has a substantially uniform thickness of at least 0.5mm, and preferably is in the range 1mm to 4mm. In the example shown in Figure 1 , the sheet 3 has a thickness of 3mm.
  • moulded plastics panels is very hygienic since it is easy to wipe the surface clean and therefore dirt does not accumulate in the grooves 9.
  • the wall panel 1 is substantially rectangular in plan, however other shapes, such as triangles, hexagons, and pentagons are possible.
  • the vacuum forming process forms an arrangement of grooves 9 in the sheet 3.
  • the grooves 9 are formed such that they indent the major outer surface 7 and form ribs 11 in a major inner surface 13, with recesses 13b therebetween.
  • the depth of the indentation can be selected according to the thickness of the sheet and to provide the overall desired visual effect wall panel 1.
  • each groove 9 towards its base is around 1mm.
  • the width of each groove 9 towards its opening is around 2mm.
  • the arrangement of grooves 9, and hence ribs 11, define substantially rectangular tile-like formations 5.
  • the tile-like formations 5 are preferably arranged in an array.
  • the wall panel 1 in Figure 6a is having a 4 x 4 array of rectangular tile-like formations 5. It will be apparent to the skilled person that the array can have any practicable arrangement.
  • the array will include n columns of tile-like formations 5, where n is in the range 1 to 10, and m rows where m is in the range 1 to 10.
  • the wall panel 1 may include significantly more tile-like formations 5 than this, for example when providing a mosaic tile-like effect.
  • the grooves 9 are arranged to include a first set of grooves 9a, wherein each groove 9a in the set is arranged substantially parallel to one another, and a second set of grooves 9b, wherein each groove 9b is arranged substantially perpendicularly to the first set of grooves 9a. That is, the first and second sets of grooves 9a,9b are arranged in the form of a grid.
  • the first set of grooves 9a is arranged substantially parallel to longitudinal side portions 15,17 of the wall panel 1.
  • the second set of grooves 9b is arranged substantially parallel to width side portions 19,21 of the wall panel 1.
  • each groove 9 The sides of each groove 9 are defined by first and second convex curvatures 7a,7b that curve downwards from the tile-like formations 5 towards the base of the groove 9.
  • the base of the groove 9 is defined by a concave curvature 7c, which joins the convex curvatures 7a,7b together.
  • the upper ends of the convex curvatures 7a,7b blend into adjacent tile-like formations 5.
  • the lower ends of the convex curvatures 7a,7b blend into the concave base 7c.
  • each convex curvature 7a,7b has a cross-sectional radius of around 1mm.
  • each of the side portions 15,17,19,21 is formed by the vacuum forming process to be shaped similar to half a groove 9, when truncated along a longitudinal axis.
  • each side 15,17,19,21 comprises one convex side wall and part of the concave base.
  • the effect of this is that when two wall panels 1 are placed side by side so that their sides abut, the two complementary sides 15,17,19,21 form a shape that is substantially the same as a groove 9 (shown in cross-section in Figures 3a to 3c and Figure 4b ).
  • This provides a visual impression along the joint that is very similar to the grooves 9 formed across the sheets 3. This makes it difficult for the joint to be detected on a casual inspection thus provides the illusion that two adjacent wall panels are part of a continuous wall panel.
  • the shape of the grooves 9, in particular having convex side walls helps to hide the location of the joint. This is because the base of the groove 9, where the joint is located, is narrower than the longitudinal opening. This contributes to the optical effect of making it difficult to see joint.
  • the overall appearance provided by the arrangement of the side walls is that of having curved bevelled edges, which blend into the groove base and the planar part of the tiled area, thereby avoiding sharp edges in the upper surface.
  • At least one of the wall panels 1 is used to provide a tile effect covering for a surface, typically a bathroom wall 23, for example adjacent a shower or bath.
  • the wall panels 1 are typically arranged to provide a substantially waterproof barrier between a water source and the wall 23.
  • the wall panels 1 are made from a water impervious material and when at least two panels are joined together an appropriate waterproof seal is applied to prevent water ingress into the joint.
  • a wall panel system typically includes a plurality of wall panels 1, means for attaching the wall panels 1 to the wall, such as double sided adhesive tape 25 and/or an adhesive (not shown), and a settable gap filling sealant 27.
  • the double sided adhesive tape 25 is a high-tack, high strength, tape which has been designed to provide a watertight joint, by strongly gripping onto the wall 23 and the panel 1. This is important, since along the edges of the panel 1, where the tape 25 grips the panel 1, only approximately half the width of a rib 11 fully contacts the tape 25. Therefore it is necessary for the tape 25 to have a strong adhesive in order to retain the panel 1 to the wall 23.
  • the tape 25 includes a carrier layer that is water resistant, which helps to ensure that the joint is watertight.
  • the carrier layer can comprise a plastics material, and is preferably made from Polyester.
  • the adhesive is a high performance solvent acrylic adhesive suitable for demanding applications, giving very good low and elevated temperatures. It has good resistance to chemicals and UV light.
  • Typical characteristics of the tape are as follows: Tape thickness APERA 4006: 0.07mm Colour: Clear Carrier material: 12 Micron Polyester 180° Peel Adhesion AFERA 4001 10 Min: 10.7 N/25mm 180° Peel adhesion AFERA 4001 24 hrs: 14.2 N/25mm Dynamic shear adhesion ASTM D-1200 10 mins: 108 N/625mm 2 Static shear adhesion 23°C 1kg/625mm 2 : 5500 Minutes Static shear adhesion 70°C 0.5kg/625mm 2 : 700 Minutes Tack AFERA 4015: 4.60N/25mm Temperature resistance: -30°C to 160°C
  • the colour of the sealant 27 is selected to substantially match the colour of the wall panels 1.
  • Figure 6a illustrates some of the steps for installing the wall panel system.
  • a centreline 29 is marked onto one of the walls 23.
  • the centreline 29 is used as a datum to determine the locations for double sided adhesive tape, according to the wall panel 1 size.
  • Strips of double sided adhesive tape 25 are applied to the wall 23 at each site of a joint between two adjacent wall panels 1. Strips of double sided adhesive tape 25 are applied to the wall 23 at each edge of a wall panel to ensure that the edges are firmly bonded to the wall 23. Typically each strip of tape 25 is attached to the wall 23 in a substantially vertical or horizontal orientation.
  • Adhesive is applied to the ribs 11 of a first wall panel 1, and the first wall panel 1 is mounted such that at least one of the wall panel side portions 15,17,19,21 is mounted on one of the strips of tape 25.
  • a bead of sealant 27 is placed along the tape 25 and/or along the side portion 15,17,19,21 of the first wall panel 1.
  • a second wall panel 1 is prepared for mounting on the wall 23 by applying adhesive to the ribs 11.
  • the second wall panel 1 is mounted on the wall 23 such that one of its side portions 15,17,19,21 is mounted on the strip of tape 25.
  • a partial rib 11 on the major inner surface 13 bonds to the adhesive tape 25.
  • the side portion 15,17,19,21 of the second wall panel 1 abuts the side portion of 15,17,19,21 of the first wall panel 1. This causes the bead of sealant 27 to be forced upwards towards the major outer surfaces 7 of the wall panels 1, thereby filling any gaps between the panels.
  • the sealant 27 is smoothed off to improve the outer appearance.
  • FIG. 6a shows the plan of where separate wall panels 1 are located
  • Figure 6b shows the effect after instalment, where the joins are not easily visible on casual viewing.
  • Another advantage of the system is that if the installer needs to cut a wall panel 1 to size, provided that he cuts the panel 1 along one of the channels 9, the overall visual effect is similar to that when placing two preformed panel wall sides together.
  • the size of wall panels used in any installation can be selected from the most appropriate standard sizes available, or where necessary bespoke panels can be formed.
  • the vacuum forming process can form the sides 15,17,19,21 so that some of the sides have a different proportion of the groove from others.
  • some of the sides 15,17,19,21 can have around 60% of the groove when truncated along the longitudinal axis and others can have around 40%.
  • the sides having 40% will be complementary to the sides having 60% such that when complementary sides are abutted together, a whole groove 9 is formed thus giving substantially the same overall impression as when two sides having 50% of a groove are abutted together.
  • a wall panel for use in a domestic bathroom has a length 1, where 1 is typically in the range 500mm to 2500mm, and is preferably around 1250mm, and a width w, where w is typically in the range 500mm to 2500mm, and is preferably around 900mm.
  • the tile-like formations 5 have a substantially rectangular shape when viewed in plan.
  • Other shapes, and combinations of shapes are possible.
  • the tile-like formations can have a triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or other similar shape.
  • the wall panel shown also has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed in plan.
  • the wall panel can have a triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal or other similar shape.

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