Shop Talk Interior Wallcoverings for vessel interiors By Terri Madden and Alayna Wool W " Wall panels offer a visual focal point as well as acoustic tranquility to cabin interiors. " all panels and headliners make a statement when entering the saloon of a yacht. Much like the color or texture of the walls of your home, wall panels and headliners are items that cannot be overlooked-especially when they start to sag and age. Fresh wall panels truly enhance the overall appearance of any interior, quickly giving a vessel's cabin an updated look. Wall panels offer a visual focal point as well as acoustic tranquility to cabin interiors. The latest vertical and horizontal offerings from a variety of manufacturers are often showcased at international boat shows throughout the year. Material considerations A pliable vinyl upholstery fabric with the look and feel of real leather is always a good choice for a headliner or wall panel. An important consideration is whether the fi nal product will include a foam backing. Foam-backed vinyls are easy to clean but will have seams that require covering. We generally use foam-backed materials as headliners or other applications where the material is wrapped Padded bumper side wall panels create a cozy setting, and the large horizontal vinyl wall panels in the main salon of this Bertram 50 give it a modern touch. Photo: Bertram Yachts. 40 Marine Fabricator | July/August 2021