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Panels are going stylish and tough.

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Home and building design and durability is seen starting from the wall, and a wall panel that can impress in both aspects is one of a builder's must-haves in construction projects. It is also what building material importers should not miss in his or her sourcing bucket list. Here are the hottest panel trends in terms of design and durability:

3D is trendy – Walls that do not simply look flat are trending today for they can "direct the eye" and redefine space, per architecture website ArchDaily. Linear and geometric are the current popular designs of wall panels that create a textured effect. A linear pattern of a bamboo panel, for instance, can resemble how fabric looks and feels, according to a Plyboo article.

Wood still good – Wood has been a wall style that keeps on making a comeback, even as 2020 kicks in, per Renopedia. Wall panels, although plenty do not come in natural wood and are in PVC or other materials instead, can be made to mimic real wood by being printed or designed with wood grain patterns and colors, giving the homeowner or space a feeling or ambiance of being one with nature.

Better whatever the weather – Wall panel durability against harsh environment conditions is improving, with many models nowadays able to withstand long-time exposure under strong UV rays, snow, wind and extreme temperatures. A number of wall panels do not even get affected by fire.
Leave rust in the dust – Rust is something to not worry about with the latest steel or aluminum wall panels. Many models are made of stainless steel or can be finished with rust-resistant treatments, keeping them sleek for a long time.
Below panels from Global Sources Verified Suppliers reflect today's hottest trends:

Company: Haining Lisheng Trading Co. Ltd
Available in patterned, woodlike, grainy and other styles and colors, Haining Lisheng’s model JH8.9.1 PVC panel is suitable for decoration. It is durable and easy to install. Each goes for $1.60 to $2.40 for an MOQ of 1,000 pieces.

Company: Liaoning Lonte Building Material Technology Co. Ltd
The LYW-40-960054 model from Liaoning Lonte is a sandwich panel for roofs and walls. Its core can be made EPS or glass or rock wool. The surface adopts color steel or galvanized sheets. The panel is suitable for prefab homes and buildings. It is quoted at $13 to $17 per meter. MOQ is 1,000m.

Company: Beijing Duowei Eco-building International Engineering Co. Ltd
Beijing Duowei's model DW-LJ-S22 corrugated aluminum alloy panel is watertight and wind-resistant. It also does not let snow leak. It is available in curved, tapered and other shapes and widths. Price is $7 to $7.50 per square meter and minimum order should be 1,000sqm.

Company: Linyi Kunpeng Wood Industry Co. Ltd
The M-L Particleboards: 1220×2440mm model from Linyi Kunpeng is melamine-laminated. The high-density particleboard withstands bending and moisture. Its formaldehyde emission is low. The particleboard is used for furniture, decoration and construction. It is quoted at $260 to $280 per cubic meter. MOQ is 50cbm.

Company: Star-USG Building Materials Co. Ltd
Star-USG offers the Pin Perf FLB ceiling model, a mineral fiber acoustic panel that features random, fine or coarse perforations. It withstands up to 49 C and does not sag. The panel is widely used in department and retail stores, offices and corridors. Price is $3.71 to $3.99 per square meter. MOQ is 1,000sqm.

Company: Foshan Jinbaishi Technology Co. Ltd
Foshan Jinbaishi's Alum. Honeycomb Core model is a sandwich panel that can have an anodized, brushed, mirror, PE or PVDF coated, printed or HPL finish. It is anti-static, fire-retardant and mold-resistant. Price starts at $10 and can reach $25 per square meter.

Company: Foshan Jinbaishi Technology Co. Ltd
The model SMH-003-2567 honeycomb panel from Foshan Jinbaishi consists of multiple layers of aluminum foil. Size can be buyer-specified. The panel is suitable for electrical appliances and building. It lists at $30 to $32 per square meter. MOQ is 50sqm.

Company: Henan Jixiang Industry Co. Ltd
From Henan Jixiang, the ZWM6604 model is an aluminum composite panel that lasts long even in bad weather or when exposed to UV rays. It also insulates sound and does not peel off over time. The panel comes in various colors and designs. For an MOQ of 200 pieces, each goes for $3 to $8.

Company: Qingdao Tailianbao Metal Products Co. Ltd
Made of cold or hot rolled stainless steel, Qingdao Tailianbao's model JIS-SUS301-5 panel does not get rusty. It meets JIS standards. The panel is quoted at $999 to $1,000 per US ton. Minimum order required is 2 US tons.
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