Material guide

Which wall panel actually delivers what the box promises? Our material guide compares SPC, PVC, MDF and real wood with a single neutral framework — layer build-up, water resistance, fire rating, dimensional stability and lifespan. We explain why SPC's mineral core stays flat at 60 °C, why thin-walled PVC hollow-core dents under point loads, and why real wood eventually loses in a bathroom climate. We also cover the topics most online shops gloss over: plasticiser residue in cheap imports, the difference between wear layer and decor foil, the reality behind "sustainably produced" claims and which test reports actually mean something. Fifteen minutes of material grounding before checkout prevents the expensive surprises — a panel that swells around the basin after three years, or a click joint that snaps the first time you push a piece of furniture against it. The articles in this category are the foundation for every well-reasoned buying decision.