What are fiberglass reinforced panels

Flexible panels composed of tough polyester resin bonded with fiberglass are known as FRP interior liner panels. These are a great choice for cladding the walls and ceilings of commercial and industrial facilities because of their superb surface texture and high durability.

Features

An FRP system is composed of fiberglass-reinforced panels and moldings that create a continuous surface. The following are some of the characteristics of these panels:

  • They are resistant, flexible, and lightweight.
  • They offer the highest level of hygienic protection.
  • One of the advantages is its higher resistance to chemicals and impacts.
  • They are robust and scratch-resistant.
  • Rust or mildew growth is very unlikely.
  • Application of adhesives or fasteners.
  • High-pressure washers, chemicals, or even steam can easily clean them.

These panels come in diameters of 4 feet wide and in lengths that are typically 8, 9, 10 and 12 feet. They weigh 12 ounces per square foot and are 0.09 inches thick.

Applications

FRP's work well for:

  • Hospital rooms, cooling towers, parks, clinics, schools, toilets, offices, and other commercial buildings.
  • For use in bathrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, etc. of residential buildings.
  • To repair or replace ceiling and wall surfaces.

Fiberglass reinforced panels: how are they used?

Few tools are needed to complete a clean installation of FRP on any surface and produce high-quality results. Tools required for installing FRP include:

  • Using electric shears to cut and smooth the panel edges
  • To cut the moldings, use a miter saw or aviation snips.
  • To place the molding on the drywall, use an electric stapler.
  • Applying adhesive using a notch trowel.

FRP can be installed on almost any dry and stable surface. Therefore, it must dry before installing the panels.

Installation of FRP Over Drywall

You must use a mastic adhesive in order to install FRP over drywall. You can then secure them with fasteners. Then, use metal staples to install molding between the panels, creating a continuous surface. Finally, you will use a silicone caulk to seal all the moldings.

FRP installed over another type of surface

Using a water-based mastic adhesive, these can be placed over painted drywall or wood surfaces. Installation over glossy, bumpy, or non-flat materials, such as concrete block or ceramic tile, requires the use of an oil-based adhesive. If the glue creates an effective connection, rivets are not necessary. For substrates such as tile or block, moldings can be glued or installed with mild steel nails.