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Wall decoration with plastic panels is now very popular. But before deciding to choose this option, it is worth studying information about the properties of the material and the technology of its use. At first glance, you can find a lot of information about this finishing option, but often it is distorted or presented in a form that is inconvenient for perception. For this reason, you should be careful when choosing a source of information.

Plastic as a material

Wall decoration with plastic panels has its advantages and disadvantages. They must be taken into account when making the final decision. The finishing material has the following advantages:

• Absolutely harmless. Many people are afraid of plastic because it is an unnatural material. Modern technologies, allowing the production of harmless products that are simpler and cheaper than the old ones. For this reason, it is extremely difficult to find dangerous material even among fakes.
• The wall panels for interior decoration are very beautiful. There are many options for colors and textures. In addition, manufacturers are releasing new seamless options that are very different from the usual office panels. You can choose a wood finish, plain or colored. Photo printing is also applied to the coating.
• Possibility of use in cramped conditions. Plastic panels for interior decoration, they are perfect for various niches and other corners of an apartment or house where it is inconvenient to work with other materials.
• The panels are easy to install together with ventilation grilles, sockets. In any color, these elements look natural and are not noticeable.
• Plastic is perfect for finishing bathrooms and other wet areas. The finishing of walls and ceilings is durable, does not require complex maintenance, and can be used in low temperatures(for example, on an uninsulated balcony).

PVC panels look pretty good for their price

The disadvantages include the following negative points:

• Flammability. The material is difficult to set on fire, but when exposed to fire it maintains combustion and releases a large amount of gases dangerous to humans.
• The panels don't breathe. They completely block the movement of air through the walls, which is necessary to ensure normal ventilation. Because of this property, the type of finish is not recommended for use in the bedroom and children's room.
• Insects can live in the voids of the panels. This problem is especially relevant for the southern regions.
• The need to use special tools for cutting and certain skills during installation.
• Do-it-yourself wall finishing with PVC panels requires careful preparation grounds.

The finishing can look very non-trivial!

Having considered all the advantages and disadvantages of the material, you should calmly make an informed decision about the possibility of using this type of finish.

What tools will you need?

It is worth preparing to work with PVC panels. First of all, you will need to find a special tool:

• Circular Saw. If you can’t find it, you can use a jigsaw. The file or disk must have fine teeth (“clean cut”). It is preferable to use a saw. The jigsaw file is highly flexible, so the cut can turn out wavy.
• Jigsaw cutter with angles of 45 and 90 degrees.
• Construction stapler for cladding on wooden sheathing.
• Rubber mallet with a hook rule. The same tool is used for installing laminate flooring. Needed to “rip out” jammed panels. Doing this with your hands can easily damage the panel or sheathing.
• A plaster spatula used to bend the finishing profile when installing the last plank. Spatula length 80-120 cm.

Also when performing work you will need:

• pencil and tape measure;
• building level;
• square;
• fastening elements (self-tapping screws, dowel-nails, clamps);
• screwdriver;
• perforator;
• sealant;
• antiseptic.

Installation of plastic panels for wall decoration

Plastic can perfectly replace wood decorative elements and other finishing options. But it must be fastened in strict accordance with technology. Decorative panels for walls will help make your home cozy and beautiful.

The walls in the bathroom and other rooms, as well as the ceiling, are decorated with plastic panels in the following order:

1. preparation of the base;
2. marking;
3. lathing device;
4. installation of start and finish profiles;
5. installation of all other planks;
6. facing of slopes;
7. fixing skirting boards.

Preparing the base

Work with plastic begins with removing the old coating. To ensure an attractive finish appearance without distortions and other troubles, you will need to carefully seal all the cracks in the walls and ceilings and eliminate unevenness.

Cleaning the surface of the walls is necessary to prevent the appearance of dust, mildew and mold

Marking

Before finishing the room, it is necessary to determine the location of the frame racks. Finishing ceilings and walls with plastic panels involves marking in the following order:

1. Mark a point at a distance of 1-2 cm from the level of the floor or walls. A line is drawn along the perimeter through this point. For marking accuracy, use a building level.
2. When marking walls, the same line must be drawn under the ceiling.
3. From the bottom line, in increments of 40-50 cm, parallel lines are drawn to the entire height.

This marking is suitable for attaching panels vertically. The cladding is always attached perpendicular to the frame, so if it is necessary to arrange the cladding elements horizontally, vertical markings are made.

Horizontal and vertical installation types

Sheathing device

Most often, wood is used as lathing for panels for interior wall decoration. In this case, the slats must be treated in advance with an antiseptic composition to protect them from destruction. Using a puncher, holes are made along the marking lines for fasteners at a distance of 50 cm. The frame slats are secured to the wall. If it is necessary to lay wiring under the trim, this must be taken into account at this stage:

1. provide fastenings for wires;
2. check that they do not protrude beyond the plane of the sheathing.

Be sure to check the horizontality of the sheathing

When used as sheathing metal C-profile You will need to purchase additional elements for fastening. They are usually sold as a set. The metal is fixed to the base with self-tapping screws in dowels. All work must be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

To increase the thermal insulation or sound insulation of walls, special mats can be laid between the frame slats. They are fixed depending on the type of material used. For different types Can be used both for fastening with dowels and with an adhesive composition.

Fastening the slats

The first plastic strip needs to be secured in the most illuminated and visible corner. Most often, this is the one located opposite the entrance to the room. Measurements are taken using a tape measure. The panel is cut to the required length with a special tool (usually a circular saw).

One edge of the strip is inserted into a special side molding. This element is designed to ensure mutual fastening of the panels that are located along different sides from the corner. The element with the molding is applied to the corner and secured to the sheathing on the back side.

Next you need to connect the first panel to the second. To do this, a tongue-and-groove system is again used. The joint is pressed tightly and the plank is fixed to a wooden or metal frame. All subsequent elements are mounted using the same technology. To ensure maximum tightness of the joints, it is recommended to lubricate the side edges with silicone before installing the panel. When installing the last part, it is worth checking whether it is the right width. If necessary, the element is cut to width. The last panel is not secured to the sheathing. It must be snapped onto the finishing element. If necessary, all joints are treated with silicone (sealant).

Installation of panels on the frame using clamps and clips

Accessories must be installed to complete the installation. Such elements include baseboards and their caps, corner elements. The latter are purchased together with the panels and heated on top of them.

Accessories for panels will give your decoration a neat, finished look

To make holes for switches and sockets, use sharp knife. They cut out holes of the required size.

Installation of panels with glue

If necessary, finishing elements can be fixed directly to the wall without the use of lathing. In this case, the basis is presented increased requirements. You will have to spend more time preparing it, since the surface must be perfectly flat.

Before starting work, purchase special glue. It is allowed to use liquid nails for installation. It is important to check the composition of the substance in the store. It should not contain solvents that destroy plastic elements.

The work is performed in the following order:

1. cleaning the base from old cladding;
2. treatment with antibacterial putty or a layer of primer that contains components that can protect against mold and mildew;
3. drying the base;
4. preparation of the adhesive composition in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging;
5. the choice of working tool is carried out depending on the consistency of the glue: roller, brush, spatula;
6. work begins with corner elements;
7. the glue is applied to a small area at a time (equal to approximately 1 panel) so that it does not have time to dry;
8. a corner piece is secured to which an ordinary element is mounted using grooves;
9. the panels are pressed against the wall with your hands for a short time, during which adhesive solution will have time to grab;
10. install all other panels;
11. install decorative elements, coat the seams with silicone sealant.

In addition to installation with glue and lathing, there are several other methods that professional workers use. But they didn't receive widespread

• . In conclusion, we can give some general advice:
• The panels are recommended for finishing balconies, loggias, bathrooms, hallways and living rooms. For bedrooms and children's rooms, you should pay attention to more breathable materials.
• It is best to use seamless plastic in rooms with air conditioning or a forced ventilation system.
• In a bedroom for adults, it is permissible to use the material for certain sections of the walls.

It is not acceptable to use the elements in the kitchen. In this case, grease and other substances will settle on the surface of the panels, which will become an excellent breeding ground for bacteria.

Very often, recently, walls and ceilings are covered with PVC panels.

Of course, most often you need to use lathing to do the installation, but it is also possible that this can be done without using it. Fastening PVC panels to a wall without lathing is done using special glue.

Fastening PVC panels without using lathing

If you need to install PVC panels without using lathing, you will need to take such materials.

When all the tools are ready, you can proceed directly to installing the PVC panels to the wall.

To do this, you will first need to completely clean the entire surface of the wall, and you will also need to completely degrease this surface.

At the same time, the main thing to remember is that installation of PVC panels without using lathing can only be done on a flat surface. « There are 2 most popular brands of glue that can be used for installing PVC panels - these are, » Titanium« And,.

Moment - montage" If glue is used,"Moment - "montage" , then you will need to use a gun, glue,"Titanium"

- this is glue that is in a regular plastic bottle.

Once the wall is completely dry, you can begin gluing the panels.

To do this, you will need to apply the glue pointwise to the desired surface. In this case, the distance between the points should be about 30 centimeters. You will need to apply the glue to the panels and wait about one minute for the glue to soak in, then apply the glue to the wall and press the panel against the wall for a few seconds. In order to glue PVC panels, always use a profile for PVC fastenings

panels.

There are the following profile elements:

2) F - shaped profile. Used for decorative finishing of various end surface elements.

3) Connecting profile. Used to connect profiles to each other.

4) Internal corner. This element is capable of closing connections from the inside.

5) Universal angle. It can be used to close the right places both from the outside and from the inside.

What each of these elements looks like can be seen in these photos.

Methods of fastening PVC panels

You can fasten the panels with or without lathing.

If lathing is used, then nails, screws or self-tapping screws are used as fastening materials, which are attached to the wall thanks to the lathing.

If lathing is not used, then PVC panels are attached to the wall using glue or liquid nails.

In conclusion, I would like to note that fastening PVC wall panels without using lathing can be done using liquid nails or special glue.

I would also like to remind you that PVC panels can be glued to the wall only if the wall is perfectly flat and before work it is necessary to thoroughly wash and degrease the wall.

You can also watch a video on how to install PVC panels on the ceiling

Plastic panels are easy to clean and are ideal for rooms with high humidity(bathroom, sauna, boiler room). A variety of colors and textures will help create a unique and cozy interior. To install such panels, it is enough to have several tools on hand.

Necessary tools and preliminary preparation

The tools necessary for attaching plastic panels can be found in almost every home:

• electric drill;
• wood hacksaw;
• scissors and hacksaw for metal;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• tape measure, building level, pencil or marker;
• hammer, stapler;
• ladder.

First, use a tape measure to measure the working surface, this will allow you to correctly calculate the required amount of materials.

The surface must be cleared of wallpaper. If the panels stick, be sure to clean the walls or tiles of paint and dust.

Installation features and procedure

The panels are fastened either directly to the wall or to a pre-prepared sheathing. To mount it on the wall, it must be perfectly flat. Lathing is wooden beams or slats that are screwed to the surface at a certain distance from each other. For walls, the width between the slats should not exceed 30 - 40 cm, for the ceiling - no more than 30 cm. The lathing slats are attached to the wall perpendicularly to the direction of the panels.

If the wall to which the slats are attached is wooden or any other into which self-tapping screws can be easily screwed, then it is best to use them to attach the bars. If the wall is concrete or brick, then it is best to fasten the bars using dowel-nails or using ordinary dowels and self-tapping screws.

An example of fastening sheathing under plastic panels.

Before you get started, you must understand how to properly attach plastic panels to the wall.

• If you decide to fasten the panels to the sheathing with nails, then keep in mind that reusing the material will be impossible, since, most likely, the integrity of the panel will be damaged during dismantling.
• The best method of fastening is with clamps.
• But using staples that are driven in using a special stapler is also a good option.
• Another good option for fastening panels is self-tapping screws.

The most common methods of fastening plastic panels.

Once you have decided on the method of attaching the panels, you need to do the following:

First install the fittings: finishing element, external or internal corner. If the panel covers the wall to the ceiling, then attach the ceiling plinth to the top beam.

Available types of fittings for plastic panels.

Insert the panel into the fastening element using the narrow fastening flange. The panel is secured on the side of the wide mounting shelf using nails or brackets.

After making sure that the first panel is installed level, insert the next one with the narrow end into the groove of the previous panel. Try to mount the panels tightly to each other.

Installation of the necessary fittings and the first plastic panel.

The last plastic panel that completes the row must be inserted with force between the final element and the previous panel. If the panel needs to be reduced in width, cut off the excess using a knife, moving along the panel.

Video: Installation of lathing, fittings and PVC panels

Features of installing plastic panels on walls

If the room is dry and the walls are smooth, then the panels can be mounted directly on the wall without using lathing.

Fastening panels with glue directly to the walls without using lathing.

In rooms with high humidity, a plastic or metal mounting profile should be used as lathing. In this case, the panels are attached to the slats with special clips, which greatly facilitates the installation and dismantling of the structure.

Fastening panels using plastic profile using special clips.

You should take into account the expansion of the material when the temperature changes, so when adjusting the panels in height, leave a small gap. If you use a wide beam for the sheathing, then insulation or soundproofing material can be placed in the resulting space between the wall and the panels.

Features of installing plastic panels on the ceiling

Now let's look at ways to attach plastic panels to the ceiling. Before installation, you need to determine the distance between the panels and the ceiling. This gap will depend on the type of lighting. If you plan to install built-in lamps, then the distance should be at least 10-15 cm, so you can completely hide the wiring. Mark the locations of the lamps in advance with a pencil, cut out the holes and install the lamp bases.

All more people they choose not just beautiful ones, but also practical materials for interior decoration of the house. Such materials include PVC panels, the popularity of which is growing every year. The panels are polyvinyl chloride sheets with a decorative coating. They are light and durable. Repairs in which the walls are finished with PVC panels will be durable and will not lose its appearance after years.

Features of PVC wall panels

PVC sheets – modern finishing material, which has a number of advantages. That is why they are often preferred to other types of decorative coatings. TO positive aspects PVC uses include:

Despite the obvious advantages, PVC panels are not a panacea for repairs and have a number of disadvantages that do not allow their use in residential premises. These include:

Types of PVC panels for wall decoration

PVC panels have various types of differences and design solutions. Let's consider the main types of material:

• PVC plastic lining
  

The lining consists of long rectangular sheets. Their length reaches 12 meters. The minimum length starts from 3 meters. The width of the sheet ranges from 10 to 50 cm with a thickness of 0.8-1.2 cm. The panel consists of two sheets superimposed on each other, connected inside using thin partitions. The gaps formed by the partitions are through. The lining is intended for finishing walls and ceilings. Mounted on a wall grid made of metal or wood. Almost never decorated in the form of stone.

• Plastic panels

The panels have the same structure as the lining, but differ from it in dimensions. The most common sheets are 12.2*24.4*0.32 cm. The front side of the panels is an imitation of tiles. Also a very popular drawing - a natural stone.

The tiles have a square shape and are available in sizes 30*30 cm or 100*100 cm.

Types of panels according to the method of applying the pattern to the front side

Despite the fact that the panels are made of the same material, the way they are decorated is different. Its brightness and durability depend on how the design is applied. Let's take a closer look at these methods:

• Thermal transfer drawing

The drawing is bright and can remain clear for many years. The image is transferred to the panel using a screen film, which remains on it due to thermal effects. After transferring the image, the plastic is coated with varnish.

• Offset printing

The drawing is created using a roller on which the image elements appear. After the design is applied, the PVC is coated with clear varnish. For better protection apply two layers.

• Lamination

Using lamination, a three-dimensional pattern is created on the panel and any texture is given to it. This is achieved by gluing the film. Laminated PVC panels are moisture resistant and can withstand steam exposure without loss of quality. Laminated PVC panels imitate stone very realistically.

PVC panels also differ in the type of joints between the panels and are available in three versions:

• Seamless PVC

After installation, such panels form a single, even sheet in which the joints are practically invisible. To obtain such a surface, the sheets must be carefully selected, excluding panels with bent or uneven edges from installation. In this case, the sheathing should be smooth and should not have differences.

• Relief lining

In this case, the sheets of panels are connected in relief. Used in rooms subject to deformation. For example, in new houses that must shrink.

• Panels with rustication

The main difference between such panels is the chamfer that is present at the end of the sheet.

How to choose plastic panels for finishing the walls of a house?

There are several general criteria that apply when choosing any building material. However, when choosing PVC panels for interior decoration, you need to know some properties of the material. This will help to do right choice, which will not bring disappointment. These criteria include:

• No external defects on the front side of the panel.
• Choose panels that have large quantity stiffening ribs. The heavier the weight of the PVC panel, the better quality it will be during operation.
• The edges of the panels must be smooth, as they directly affect the appearance of the PVC during interior decoration interior
• There should be no printed marks of stiffeners on the front side.
• The sheet of plastic panel must be completely painted over, there should be no gaps in the drawings. If the panel imitates stone, its texture should be convex, without inclusions.
• When bending the sheet, the panel should return to its original state without traces of deformation.
• Distinguish between ceiling and Wall panels. PVC ceiling panels are less durable and have a length of 6-12 meters, wall panels - 2.7-3 m and a thickness of 1 cm.
• Do not purchase panels with a contrasting pattern to decorate the entire room - after a few years, PVC decoration will cause negativity. Give preference to panels decorated in the form of natural stone.
• The best PVC panels are white.
• The plastic sheets on which the image is printed must be taken with a reserve, since the image will have to be joined later. This is especially true for panels that imitate stone.
• Matte, glossy or semi-gloss PVC models have the same qualities.

PVC panels with stone pattern

Finishing the interior of a room using natural stone is not cheap. Plastic panels will help solve this issue with minimal costs. Stone on PVC panels– popular design solution. It is in high demand in the building materials market.

PVC panels imitating stone are durable. They are able to serve without losing their decorative properties more than 10 years, while natural stone is subject to destruction and is susceptible to fungal infection.

Tools required for DIY installation of PVC panels

• Screwdriver
• Jigsaw
• Construction stapler
• Rubber mallet for removing the panel
• Putty knife
• Building level
• Drill

Materials that make up the frame for mounting PVC panels

The lathing is not sold ready-made; it must be installed independently, based on the parameters of the room. For DIY installation you need to purchase:

• Start profile

The profile that is needed to create base levels. In the future, the entire sheathing will be aligned using them.

• Finish profile

A profile that is installed after installing the last PVC panel.

• External corner profile

The profile required to form the corners.

• Internal corner profile

Profile designed for installation in internal corners.

Helps lengthen the plastic sheet if necessary. Also used to create mounts for mirrors.

Do-it-yourself fastening of PVC panels to a metal frame

The most popular way to install PVC panels is to install them on a frame made of wood or metal. Let's look at how to make PVC sheathing with your own hands on C-shaped metal profiles.

• Prepare the walls for future sheathing: remove decorative coating, which covers the walls at the moment. Treat the surface with an antifungal compound.
• Decide how you plan to place the PVC panels. If their orientation is vertical, then first attach the slats at the top and bottom, parallel to the ceiling and floor. When positioned horizontally, the side rails are attached perpendicularly.

• Secure the bottom rail near the place where the baseboard is attached. Use a level to set vertical profiles in the corners of the room. Make sure that the outer surfaces of the slats are flush with the already fixed profiles.
• Try to mount the top rail closer to the ceiling, practically eliminating the gap. However, if the top slab of the room is finished with PVC panels, then the distance between the batten and the ceiling should be at least 1.2 cm.
• During the process of creating the sheathing, use a level and plumb line to control the evenness of installation of the profiles. If there are gaps between the wall and the profiles, seal them with wood spacers.

• Ensure that the internal battens form a “T” with the long side of the slabs and are flush with the top and bottom profiles. Maintain a step of 0.4-0.6 m.
• Use a plumb line to draw vertical lines at the corners of the room. Secure the starting and finishing profiles along the lines using a stapler.
• Attach a horizontal starting profile to the top profile, then measure the distance between it and the floor.
• Insert a suitable sized PVC sheet into the groove of the first profile and check with a level that the sheets are correctly positioned.
• If you are satisfied with the result, then secure the PVC panel with a construction stapler. Insert the next panel into the groove of the first and connect them together. The seam should disappear. Check with a level and secure.
• Lay all existing PVC sheets to the end of the wall, except for the last sheet.
• Attach the finishing profile to the frame. If the last sheet does not fit completely, then cut off the excess, having first measured the distance between the last sheet and the wall. Bend the last PVC panel slightly and install it in place. Do not pin.
• If you need to continue cladding the wall around the perimeter, you can do this after installation corner profile in the corner of the room.

How to secure PVC sheets yourself using double-sided tape

If the wall is pre-prepared, then plastic sheets panels are attached to it using double sided tape on a foam basis.

To create a sheathing from adhesive tape, use duct tape width from 0.6 cm and thickness 2-4 mm. Before starting work, prepare PVC sheets and cut them to the height of the room. Draw vertical lines on the walls with a pencil in those places where you plan to place PVC sheets.

Glue tape on reverse side panels and attach the sheet according to the marks on the wall. Check each attached sheet with a level and adjust if necessary. Once you've finished trimming the walls, secure the baseboards and moldings.

Fixing PVC panels with glue on the wall

This method is only suitable for ideal smooth walls. The wall can be plasterboard or leveled with putty. Due to the absence of a frame, the room will not change in size.

To attach sheets to the wall, use liquid nails and glue gun. Before starting work, prime the walls, this will help create adhesion between the glue and the surface. Apply an antifungal agent.

Attach to the top and bottom of the walls starting profiles and install the PVC sheet there. pre-lubricated with glue. It is important to remember that at least 5 minutes must pass between applying the glue to the sheet and gluing it to the wall. In order to bring out the corners, use plastic corners 0.2 * 0.2 cm.

General recommendations for working with polyvinyl chloride panels

• Before starting work, let the PVC panels lie in the room for at least 2 hours.
• Finish the walls only after the floor and ceiling are done.
• Make removable panels in the places where communications are located.
• Draw in advance electrical diagram for the room and prepare sheets of PVC panels: cut holes according to the location of the fittings in the diagram.

The use of PVC panels greatly reduces time and material costs during repairs. You can install plastic sheets yourself. At the same time, the appearance and quality of work will not be affected: plastic sheets are so easy to install that even a novice in repairs can handle them.