Installation of Wall Protection Panels – Fast Results Without Blocking Traffic Routes

Traffic routes are designated paths for the movement of people and vehicles within facilities, including corridors, production aisles, service roads, reception areas, and evacuation routes. In production halls and factories, they serve as transport paths for materials and products; in hospitals and medical facilities, they include patient and staff pathways; and in public buildings, they cover reception zones, evacuation routes, and access areas.

These routes are critical to facility operations as they ensure safety, efficient workflow, and rapid evacuation when needed. Blocking traffic routes leads to delays, increased accident risk, and operational disruptions—therefore, maintaining their integrity is a priority.

Table of Contents

• Efficiency of traffic routes – why is it so important?
• Protective products from the Acramit range
• Step-by-step installation of wall protection panels
• Surface preparation for panel bonding
• Application of contact adhesive
• Panel installation by pressing
• Material expansion gaps
• Benefits of installing Polmar Profil wall protection panels
• Certifications and hygienic safety
• Certifications held by ACRAMIT wall protection panels

Efficiency of Traffic Routes – Why Is It So Important?

Traffic routes are designated paths for the movement of people and vehicles within facilities, including corridors, production aisles, service roads, reception areas, and evacuation routes. In production halls and factories, they serve as transport paths for materials and products; in hospitals and medical facilities, they include patient and staff pathways; and in public buildings, they cover reception zones, evacuation routes, and access areas.

These routes are critical to facility operations as they ensure safety, efficient workflow, and rapid evacuation when needed. Blocking traffic routes leads to delays, increased accident risk, and operational disruptions—therefore, maintaining their integrity is a priority.

Protective Products from the Acramit Range

Acramit is a group of specialized products designed to protect walls and interior elements from mechanical damage and dirt. The system includes wall protection panels, handrails, crash rails (handrail-bumper systems), corner guards, and protective profiles.

Acramit solutions are designed for easy installation, high durability under intensive use, and aesthetic appeal, making them suitable for industrial, medical, and public environments.

Step-by-Step Installation of Wall Protection Panels

Installing wall protection panels is simple and intuitive, and typically fast, meaning it does not block key traffic routes. The short installation time minimizes downtime, while solid workmanship ensures long-term protection.

Surface Preparation for Panel Bonding

Priming involves applying a suitable primer to the substrate before bonding. This step is only necessary for dusty or weak surfaces, as it stabilizes the substrate, reduces dusting, and improves adhesive bonding. For strong, non-dusting surfaces, this step can be omitted.

Application of Contact Adhesive

The contact adhesive should be applied evenly to the prepared surface or directly to the back of the panel, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. It is important to maintain the recommended adhesive layer thickness and evaporation time, if required.

Panel Installation by Pressing

The panel is installed by firmly pressing it onto the adhesive-coated surface. During installation, any dirt or residue should be removed with a clean, dry cloth to avoid marks and ensure proper adhesion.

Material Expansion Gaps

Expansion gaps involve leaving small spacing between adjacent elements to compensate for material shrinkage and expansion due to temperature and humidity changes. This is necessary mainly for longer sections—without proper expansion gaps, panels may deform, crack, or detach.

Benefits of Installing Polmar Profil Wall Protection Panels

Wall protection panels provide multi-layered protection by absorbing impacts, preventing dirt buildup, and reducing repair costs. Key benefits include:

• Impact protection – absorb mechanical impacts and protect walls and doors
• Protection against dirt and damage – easy-to-clean surfaces reduce the need for frequent renovations
• Versatile application – suitable for flat and non-standard surfaces (with proper preparation)
• Aesthetic value and color matching – decorative function with customizable color options
• Fast installation – does not block key traffic routes
• Durability – materials resistant to intensive use ensure long-term savings

Certifications and Hygienic Safety

Polmar Profil products, including wall protection panels, hold a hygienic certificate, meaning they are approved for use in public buildings, healthcare facilities, and industrial environments. This certification confirms compliance with sanitary requirements and ensures safety in environments with elevated hygiene standards, facilitating approval for use in hospitals and medical facilities.

Certifications Held by ACRAMIT Wall Protection Panels

• PZH Hygienic Certificate – confirms compliance with sanitary requirements and allows use in medical and public facilities
• Fire Classification according to PN EN 13501-1 – defines material behavior in fire conditions, which is crucial for building safety and enables compliance with fire regulations

By using Acramit wall protection panels together with crash rails, handrails, and corner profiles, you effectively reduce installation time, maintain unobstructed traffic routes, and significantly lower wall maintenance costs throughout the entire lifecycle of the facility.