Insulated component wall finishing system

Abstract

An insulated wall finishing system consisting of several components all of which have a central core made of rigid foam core material such as EPS foam. One or both sides of the central core are laminated with a gypsum product, formica, wood or wood by-products. The components consist of a straight wall panel, a corner column and Partition “T”, when combined and interconnected allows the installer to construct a perimeter wall and interior walls. Each wall panel further contains a plurality of right-angled metal supports oriented vertically within the panel, which allow for more rigidity and also offer a point of attachment for heavy objects such as pictures, cabinets, televisions and similar object. Each wall panel further contains a plurality of vertical holes or chases oriented vertically within the panel to allow for the routing of plumbing, electrical and audio visual utilities within the panel. A method to use the wall panel system, Corner Columns and Partition “T” to assemble and construct perimeter and interior walls.

1 . A wall finishing system, comprising: a plurality of generally rectangular, connectable panels having a rigid insulating core encapsulated with an interior finished surface on the front and back side of the insulating core. 
   
   
       2 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 1 , which provides a prefabricated Corner Column having a rigid insulating core encapsulated with an interior finished surface on all sides. 
   
   
       3 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 2 , which provides a prefabricated Partition “T” having a rigid insulating core encapsulated with an interior finished surface on all sides. 
   
   
       4 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 3 , wherein the assembly of the system is enabled by grooved channels along the vertical edge of all components connected with a high density insulating spline. 
   
   
       5 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 4 , wherein said rigid insulating core, further comprises a medium to high density Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam. 
   
   
       6 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 5 , wherein said spline is constructed of a denser foam material than the rigid insulating core. 
   
   
       7 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 6 , wherein said connectable panels, further comprise a plurality of metal supports, vertically oriented within the EPS foam core. 
   
   
       8 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 7 , wherein said plurality of metal supports, further provides the utility to mount heavy wall hangings, cabinets, large televisions and similar large objects 
   
   
       9 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 8 , wherein said plurality of metal supports, acts as a substitute for conventional construction methods of framing and studding. 
   
   
       10 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 6 , wherein said prefabricated Corner Column, may be used for inside and outside corner applications. 
   
   
       11 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 10 , wherein said prefabricated Corner Column, further comprises a plurality of metal supports, vertically oriented in the foam core. 
   
   
       12 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 6 , wherein said prefabricated Partition “T”, may be used to intersect any perimeter wall where an adjacent partition wall is required. 
   
   
       13 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 12 , wherein said prefabricated Partition “T”, further comprises a plurality of metal supports, vertically oriented in the foam core. 
   
   
       14 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 6 , wherein said grooved channels, provide a receiving cavity for the insulating spline, securing the assembly joints. 
   
   
       15 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 6 , wherein said connectable panels, further comprise a plurality of circular openings passing vertically through the foam core, providing electrical/plumbing chases. 
   
   
       16 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 15 , wherein said electrical/plumbing chases, may be used as a utility access for the installation of wall mounted lighting or concealing audio, video and computer wires when installing and mounting such equipment to the wall. 
   
   
       17 . The wall finishing system according to  claim 6 , wherein said high density insulating spline provides a strong assembly of panels and components without any loss of insulation R-value. 
   
   
       18 . A method to assemble an interior wall system, comprising the steps of:
 a. using a prefabricated finished foam wall panel;   b. using a foam spline, and   c. attaching a plurality of other finished foam wall panels and finished foam corner columns to form a perimeter around a given interior space.   
   
   
       19 . The method according to  claim 18 , in which a finished foam “T” Partition is used to form interior walls which are perpendicular to the perimeter wall. 
   
   
       20 . The method according to  claim 19 , in which a Hat Track is used to secure the upper portion of the finished foam wall panels. 
   
   
       21 . The method according to  claim 20 , in which an L bracket is used to secure the lower portion of the finished foam wall panels. 
   
   
       22 . The method according to  claim 21 , in which structural supports imbedded within the finished foam wall panel are used as a point of anchorage for pictures, paintings, cabinets, televisions and similar heavy objects 
   
   
       23 . The method according to  claim 21 , in which the internal circular wire chases within the finished foam wall panels are used to fish electrical, plumbing and auto visual utilities through the finished foam wall panels.