How Does Interior Decor Flooring and Panels Work?

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Aug. 18, 2025

Floor Panels 101: Everything You Need to Know - Quadrostyle

Don’t know if you’ve noticed, but tiles are kind of our thing. 

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We love the way they can change the look, feel, and personality of your home, but we know that they can be an utter headache to install...not to mention expensive. We also know that not everyone has the luxury of even considering making such big changes to their abode. Renters, we’re looking at you.

For those of you who dream of gorgeous tile floors, but are being blocked by one or more of the reasons above, we’ve got a solution. Floor panels are large, durable vinyl stickers designed to cover smooth, non-porous, non-tiled floors. They feature a tile motif and  printed grout lines to mimic the look of real tiles and do a darn good job, too, if we may say so ourselves.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about floor panels to help you determine whether they are right for you. We’ll even break down the installation process and show you some helpful tips to make sure that it all goes smoothly.

Why Choose For Your Home?

Floor panels are intended to cover smooth, non-porous floors. That includes surfaces like: 

  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl
  • sealed concrete
  • varnished wood
  • Laminate

Such surfaces are often found in rental homes because they are basic, durable, and convenient for resident turnover. Unfortunately for renters, they are also often outdated and plain ugly.

Quadrostyle floor panels are a great solutions for renters aching to cover up unsightly floors. They are also a good option for home owners who are temporarily unable to take on the cost of a full renovation. When installed properly and well maintained, they’ll last for years

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Floor panels are not for people with existing tile floors. If you already have tile floors and want to update the way they look, what you need are tile stickers.  

Learn more about tile stickers in the FAQ’s under “What is a tile sticker?”

There are three reasons not to use floor panels over tiles floors.

  1. That’s what tile stickers are for. Why use panels when tile stickers leave the real grout exposed, resulting in a more authentic tile look?
  2. Grout is porous, so when you cover grout lines, you risk leaching moisture beneath the stickers, compromising the adhesive.
  3. Our floor panels, though sturdy, are thin, which means that grout lines may show through as a relief.

...That said, you can use floor panels to cover mosaic tile floors if you are in a pickle.

Product Specs

Floor panels are the largest products we offer, sold individually as 24” x 48” (60 x 120 cm) panels. They look pretty much identical to our wallpaper panels, but are slightly thicker (208 mils) due to a protective laminate coating. 

Smooth, soft, and durable, our floor panels are able to stand up to the wear and tear of an average household. Kids and pets are no match to our super strong adhesive, and cleaning is a breeze. Wipe up messes and spills, use an all-purpose cleaner and sponge, or even clean using a mop.

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However, floor panels are likely to tear if you drag heavy furniture or appliances over them, which is why we recommend installing all appliances before you install your stickers. We also recommend sticking felt pads on the feet of tables and chairs—anything that is likely to move around a lot. 

Floor panels are also:

  • fade-resistant, so they stay colorful even in the sunniest spots of the house
  • water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about spills and splashes 

The low-tack adhesive backing is repositionable for precise and hassle-free installation. Then, when it comes time to remove them, they peel off leaving no gummy residue.

How to Order Floor Panels

Step 1: Calculate How Many Floor Panels to Order

Before you purchase, you will need to calculate the number of floor panels you need based on the surface area to cover. Use our surface calculator to see how many floor panels to order. Don’t feel comfortable with that? No problem, send in your details and we’ll calculate your order for you! You can trust us, we’re pros.

We are happy to custom print and cut your stickers to make installation as easy as possible. Just fill out the custom order form.

Learn more about ordering custom stickers

Step 2: Choose Sticker Size

You can shop for floor panels on our site under the category “Tile & Floor Stickers.” Select your preferred design and in the drop-down menu under “Choose a size,” select the last option, listed as “floor panel.” The other options are sizes of tile stickers, which you should only consider when covering existing tiles.

How to Install Floor Panels

Installing floor panels is pretty straightforward. Just think of it as a giant sticker. It’s definitely feasible on your own, but you might want to ask a friend or loved one to help out to make things go a bit quicker.

To give you a more in-depth look at the installation process, let’s break it down step-by-step.

Step 1: Prep Your Floors

Break out the vacuum and eliminate every last crumb and speck of dust. Little particles like these could get trapped under your stickers and result in unsightly and persistent air bubbles. 

Once the little particles are gone, wipe down your floors with a mop or a  damp rag and all-purpose cleaner. Make sure your floors are 100% dry before applying your stickers.

Step 2: Gather Your Tools

While waiting for your floors to fry, round up everything you’ll need to install your stickers:

  • a clean cloth or dish towel for smoothing panels onto the floor
  • a utility knife or a pair of sharp scissors
  • a pencil for marking measurements

Step 3: Install the First Panel

Start in the middle of the floor so that you don’t end up with a seam right in the center of the room. Center the panel along a straight line. If you don’t have a straight line there for you on the floor, you’ll need to draw one.

To install, peel the backing of the sticker of only at the edge and line it up with your straight line. Little-by-little, peel off the backing of the sticker as you apply it to the floor. Go slow and use the cloth to smooth it out as you go. Peel up and reposition as necessary. Be sure to keep your sticker panel at a low angle as you apply. This will ensure that it goes on as smoothly as possible.

For more Interior Decor Flooring and Panelsinformation, please contact us. We will provide professional answers.

  • PRO TIP: Leave your sticker panels in a warm place for 10 minutes before installing in order to soften the vinyl and make installation easier.

Step 4: Line Up Your Panels

Now that the first panel is done, you know what to do! Line up the next panel along the printed grout line on the edge of the first panel and repeat step 3 until the floor is completely covered. Leave a little excess where the sticker meets to wall to trim in step 5.

Step 5: Trim the Excess

When you reach the wall, push your stickers firmly into the crease where the wall meets to floor. Then, use the utility knife to slice along the crease. Peel off and discard the trimmings on the wall. 

When applying floor panels around or under appliances, you should measure and trim the panel before applying.

What NOT to Do With Floor Panels

Finally, as durable as our floor panels are, they are a temporary flooring solution. To make sure you get the most out of your floor panels and to make sure they last as long as possible, you’ll need to follow a few simple rules.

Interior transformation: How wall panels change the atmosphere of a ...

Decorative wall panels have become one of the most interesting trends in contemporary interior design. Their versatility and ease of installation have made them a popular choice. We will see them both at top interior designers and in the apartment of our neighbor Kowalski. These modern decorative elements not only add character and depth to the space, but also have practical, protective and insulating functions.

To fully use the potential of wall panels, it is necessary to select their type, shape and shade appropriately, which allows you to create a coherent and harmonious composition. There is a wide selection of designs available on the market that can be adapted to the individual needs and style of any interior. Thanks to this, wall panels offer almost unlimited possibilities for arranging and finishing interiors.

The use of wall panels in interiors

Wall panels are a versatile tool that allows for a quick and effective transformation of a room. Used in both modern and classic arrangements, they allow you to create unique spaces that gain character and depth. Introducing this element into your house or apartment is a simple way to give the space a new dimension and atmosphere, transforming it into a place with unique style.

Making the interior cozy

Making the interior cozy is a process in which properly selected decorations play a huge role. Empty, smooth and cold walls are definitely not the right choice for people who want to create a warm, cozy atmosphere. Wall panels, especially those with organic shapes – round, semi-circular or with curves, will work perfectly in this role.

Wall panels with curves can visually “soften” the angular architecture of the building and change cold and uninteresting spaces, introducing more warmth and a cozy atmosphere into the interior. For an additional aesthetic effect, the wall panels can be painted, which allows them to be even better suited to the character of the room. For example, panels with a semi-circle pattern painted in pink will be an ideal solution for a girl’s bedroom – won’t they be a perfect association with cotton candy on a stick?

However, it is important to pay attention to their durability – impact and scratch-resistant materials are recommended, which guarantees their long-lasting beauty and functionality. Wall panels placed as a bed headboard or wall decoration in the bedroom, especially those painted beige or gray, will add subtle delicacy to any space.

Adding interesting three-dimensional space and structure to small rooms

Adding decorative elements and creating an interesting arrangement in small rooms can be a challenge, but thanks to wall panels it can be easily achieved, regardless of space limitations. 3D wall panels are perfect for small rooms, such as halls, corridors or halls. Thanks to their low depth (often max. 2 cm, almost the same depth as a standard furniture board!) and ease of installation, they can serve both as decoration and practical protection of walls against accidental kicks or abrasions. Moreover, panels with a uniform structure without visible porosity are easy to clean, which is of great importance in everyday use.

In very small rooms, where every centimeter is worth its weight in gold, and the walls are often completely covered with cabinets or mirrors, you can consider using panels on the ceiling. Thanks to this solution, we not only gain an interesting decoration, but also improve acoustics, reducing echo and directly influencing the comfort of use.

It is worth remembering that in small spaces, too large patterns may look disproportionate, and too ornate decorations may overwhelm and visually shrink the room. Wall panels are available in various patterns, colors and finishes, so it is best to match them to the selected interior style or size of our room. However, there is a certain procedure that we especially recommend for small and low rooms. An easy way to optically enlarge the space is to use vertical stripes, for example in the form of decorative lamellas on the board, which lengthen the interior and add elegance to it.

Emphasizing the modern character of the room

Emphasizing the modern character of a room with wall panels is a great way to introduce stylish and practical changes. Modern interiors are characterized by a simple form, a minimum number of decorations and visual order in the form of neutral colors such as beige, shades of white or gray. When choosing wall panels, it is worth opting for simple, geometric patterns that introduce order and consistency. Vertical lines, both concave and convex, perfectly fit this trend, adding dynamics to the interior without introducing visual chaos.

Wall panels can be painted in intense colors, such as modern peach fuss (the most fashionable color of ), olive green, blue or burgundy. It is important that the selected color of the 3D panels also matches other decorative elements of the interior, for example decorative pillowcases or carpets, which will ensure full consistency of the arrangement.

The panels are perfect not only for walls in the lounge area, but also as a decorative element of kitchen furniture or bathroom cabinet fronts, offering a quick and effective way to refresh the interior.

When choosing panels for places such as the kitchen or bathroom, it is crucial to pay attention to their properties, such as resistance to moisture and easy cleaning of the surface. High-quality materials ensuring durability and resistance to damage are necessary for the wall panel to serve for many years. Thus, the use of appropriately selected wall panels affects the aesthetics and practicality of any interior, making it both more beautiful and functional.

Natural look and austerity of form

In an increasingly ecologically conscious society, our rooms are designed with nature in mind. Our rooms are increasingly filled with green plants and natural materials, thanks to which the eco jungle style is becoming more and more popular. In such a context, wall panels made of wood or wood-like materials fit perfectly into the trend of conscious design.

Wall panels that perfectly fit this concept should be made of wood or wood-like materials. Wall profiles are perfect for such arrangements. They provide an original look to the room, at the same time becoming a coherent element of the arrangement of cabinets, countertop spaces and ceilings. Decorative TV walls made of wall panels are one of many examples of how you can stylishly incorporate nature into the interior while maintaining modernity and functionality. Wall panels can also be used in rooms with a strict, minimalist form, e.g. in the loft style.

However, if we want to refer to the more relaxing scandi boho style, wall panels with rounded forms will be the perfect choice. Bright colors of the panels can brighten up the interior, constituting an eye-catching addition that introduces an interesting three-dimensionality, without dominating or overwhelming the space. This arrangement means that wall panels not only improve the aesthetics of the interior, but also harmonize with natural elements, emphasizing the ecological character of the house.

Adding elegance to the room

Adding elegance to a room with glamorous wall panels is a great way to give the interior a refined and luxurious character. Panels with decorative patterns are perfect for glamorous arrangements. The shapes of the panels should be elegant and refined – ideal are those with symmetrical, geometric patterns, which, combined with mirror surfaces or metallic accents, enhance the glamor effect.

The colors of wall panels in this style should be based on deep, intense colors, which can be balanced by gold or silver accessories. Thanks to the use of such panels, the interior not only gains a beautiful appearance, but also becomes more coherent and thoughtful.

Classic-style wall panels, used on one of the dominant walls, for example in the living room or dining room, can serve as the main design point. It is worth displaying them against the background of other, more subdued elements, which will emphasize their elegant character without the risk of excess. When using panels in glamorous interior decoration, it is crucial to maintain a balance between the richness of form and the functionality and aesthetics of the space.

Decorative wall panels

Decorative wall panels are available in a variety of materials, each of which has its own specific properties, advantages and disadvantages. Panels made of solid wood are naturally beautiful and durable, but they are relatively expensive, are not water resistant and may require regular maintenance. PVC panels are light, easy to install and resistant to moisture, but they may be less durable and may turn yellow and discolor when exposed to direct sunlight. MDF panels are an economical option, come in many shapes and are often painted. However, MDF board is susceptible to mechanical damage and swelling in humid conditions. MDF boards are not recommended for installation in rooms exposed to moisture. Vinyl panels (polyvinyl chloride) are extremely resistant to moisture and damage, which makes them ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms. However, they most often come in a flat form, the one we know from vinyl floors. In turn, polyurethane panels combine durability with ease of maintenance – they are resistant to deformation, water and UV. However, with high quality, the price also increases.

Mardom Decor wall panels are made of high-quality PolyForce polyurethane material. This modern material is characterized by excellent resistance to moisture, mechanical damage, scratches and impacts, thanks to the use of advanced ScratchShield® technology. Mardom Decor wall panels are perfect for any interior, from kitchens to bathrooms, where conditions may be extremely difficult. Thanks to their durability and ease of cleaning, 3D panels are perfect for places exposed to frequent use, offering a long-lasting, beautiful appearance without the need for intensive maintenance.

How much does a meter of wall panels cost?

Mardom Decor wall panels have two types of finishes: traditional, paintable and covered with a SupremeSatin® satin coating in RAL. The basic version with dimensions of 270 x 24.7 cm costs (piece) PLN 219.95 or PLN 249.95.

Our offer also includes lamellas in the form of wall panels, which are available in white – for painting or satin, but also in shades of wood. Their dimensions are 270 × 12 cm. The basic version (wooden or white for painting) costs PLN 99.99 (piece), and the satin version costs PLN 109.99.

Summary

Decorative wall panels are a versatile tool in modern interior design that allows for a quick and effective transformation of a room. Their ease of assembly and variety of designs make them an ideal choice for both professional designers and home DIY enthusiasts. Thanks to wall panels, you can add character, depth and functionality to the interior, creating a space that is both aesthetic and practical. Properly selected panels can visually “soften” the space, add three-dimensionality in small rooms, emphasize the modern character of the interior, as well as introduce a natural look and austerity of form, in line with the latest trends in interior design.

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