Slatwall Basics

Learn about slatwall basics for your retail business

When a company chooses to use a slatwall system in their displays, they need to learn slatwall basics. A slatwall is a wall with raised slats or thin pieces of wood. These slats allow you to hang shelving, hooks and other accessories on the wall. A slatwall can drastically increase the display area in any store.

When searching for a slat wall, first decide what material the slatwall will be made of. There are four major types of slatwall material: mirrorplex or PVC, paint grade, laminate and wood veneer. Mirrorplex and PVC slatwalls are made of plastic-based materials. Paint grade slatwalls are able to be painted by the user to create their own look. Laminate slatwalls are available in different colors and prints. Wood veneer slatwalls look like polished wood and are generally made of fiberboard.

1. Use clear mirrorplex and PVC slatwall panels for lightweight products.

2. Paint your store's colors on slatwall with paint grade panels.

3. Buy durable, long-lasting laminate slatwalls.

4. Create a vintage feel with wood veneer slatwalls.

 

Purchase clear Mirrorplex and PVC slatwall panels

These slat wall panels are lightweight and easy to clean. The plastic used on these panels withstands heavy loads and does not deteriorate over time.
Try: Fixture Depot supplies a wide variety of slatwalls made from many materials, including PVC. Slatwall Systems is a slatwall manufacturer that produces custom and stock slatwall panels. Find all types of slatwall panels at StoreFix.com.

Locate paint grade slatwall panels

Paint grade slatwalls are generally fiberboard walls that are treated and ready to be painted. Paint these slatwalls to match the decor of your retail location.
Try: Visit Spacewall International to find ready-to-paint slatwall fiberboard panels. National Slatwall carries paint grade slatwalls and slatwall fixtures. Purchase paint-ready slatwall panels and slatwall display shelves from Trio Display.

Choose laminate slatwall panels

Laminate slatwalls are the most durable of all available slatwalls. Laminate walls come in many colors and patterns.
Try: Locate high pressure and low pressure laminate slatwall panels at E System Sales. SlatwallDisplayStoreFixtures.com supplies all types of laminate slatwall panels and slatwall shelves.

Purchase slatwalls with a wood veneer

Wood veneer slatwalls are stylish and are available in many different wood grains and types. These slatwalls give a homemade feel to the walls.
Try: Visit the Slatwall website to find a variety of wood veneer slatwall panels and slatwall hooks. AAADisplays provides a wide selection of wood panels for slatwalls and wood veneer slatwall accessories.

 

• Take precise measurements of the wall you want to place the slatwall panels on. Measure both the width and height of the wall.

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