The article will discuss how to attach PVC panels to the wall and to the ceiling base: they will be studied in detail possible options fixation of material on the surface, basic step-by-step technologies, nuances correct use material and creating interior design using it. Visual examples of the design of a bathroom, kitchen, balcony and other premises will also be provided.

Fastening PVC panels to the wall can be done using adhesive, self-tapping screws or clamps

Panels made of polyvinyl chloride are practical and durable. For this reason, they are widely used to decorate the surfaces of walls and ceilings in the house. Thanks to the wide variety of shapes, shades and textures, an interior based on this material can be stylish and beautiful.

Helpful advice! Use for bathroom renovation PVC rooms panels. This material is hygienic and is not at all afraid of water, so it can be used in rooms where other finishing options are not suitable. On the Internet you can find not only photos of bathroom decoration with PVC panels, but also design options using this material in the kitchen, toilet, balcony or loggia, and sauna.

Advantages of the material:

• resistance to moisture;
• convenient installation system that even a beginner can handle;
• long service life;
• fire safety;
• resistance to mold, fungi and other microorganisms;
• hygiene;
• ease of care and cleaning;
• affordable price.

On the Internet you can come across photos of PVC panels for the kitchen; instead of tiles, this material looks no less beautiful, and its cost is much lower than that of tiles.

The disadvantages of polyvinyl chloride panels include low level impact strength. Therefore, you should carefully control the process of transporting material from the place of purchase to work area. When installing PVC wall panels with your own hands, you should also be careful not to damage them.

Before you begin installing PVC panels in the bathroom or in any other room, you should prepare the tools and materials necessary for the installation. finishing works. They should always be at hand.

To renovate a room with PVC panels you will need:

• tape measure and pencil (for marking);
• hacksaws with fine teeth (for cutting material);
• building level;
• square;
• PVC panels;
• plastic profile for PVC panels or slats;
• a set of fixing elements (self-tapping screws, dowel-nails, clamps);
• hammer drill and screwdriver;
• antiseptic solution and sealant;
• ceiling plinths.

At the same stage, the selection and purchase of material is carried out. There are panels on the market with different types coating, which can be glossy or matte. In addition, manufacturers use various technologies applying patterns and drawings.

Strength characteristics depend on the thickness of the panel walls, as well as on the number of stiffeners located inside.

Helpful advice! To test the strength of the material, gently press the surface of the plastic with your finger. If the panel bends, it means that it has a low strength rating and a short service life.

Features of the choice of material for wall covering with PVC panels

Polyvinyl chloride panels from different manufacturers have different characteristics. Be sure to pay attention to the quality of the material.

To purchase a quality panel, avoid purchasing the material if:

• the stiffeners are damaged or deformed;

• the lines of the design on the front side of the panel are not clearly expressed, there are blurs or the edge line is blurred;
• the lamellas differ from each other in shade;
• the surface is covered with scratches;
• the dimensional parameters of the lamellas do not match (in this case, the technology for attaching PVC panels to a ceiling or wall can not only be complicated, but also impossible, since the elements will not be tightly fixed).

Characteristics of average European and Chinese panels (comparative table):

Criterion	European lamella	Chinese lamella
Thickness front side, mm	2	1,5
Number of stiffeners, pcs.	29	20
External characteristics of stiffeners	smooth, no deformations	smooth, there are slight deformation changes
Lamella weight, kg/m²	2	1,7
External characteristics of the lamella	Smooth coating, stiffeners do not protrude	Smooth coating, the voids between the stiffeners are visible, there are slight deformation changes
Quality of raw materials	With light pressure, the lamella bends a little and returns to its original state, the presence of chalk in the composition is minimal	When lightly pressing the surface with a finger, the lamella undergoes deformation changes, which indicates a high chalk content in the composition

How to attach a PVC panel to the ceiling and wall: preliminary calculations

Before attaching the PVC panel, it is necessary to carry out preliminary calculations wall finishing material.

Helpful advice! Be sure to calculate the amount of material. This will allow you to avoid overpayments or additional purchases of panels if there are not enough of them. By performing preliminary calculations, you save both time and money.

When installing PVC wall panels, the slats can be positioned horizontally or vertically. It depends on your desire. Material calculation for vertical installation carried out as follows:

1. Measurements of the room are taken (length of the room along the perimeter).
2. The width of the window and doorways.
3. The remainder is divided by the width of one lamella.

As a result you get required amount panels for finishing the room. Be sure to add a few extra slats in case you accidentally damage one of the elements during the installation process.

For horizontal finishing, a slightly different calculation scheme is used:

1. The total area of ​​the room is measured.
2. The area of ​​window and door openings is subtracted.
3. The resulting value is divided by the area of ​​one lamella.

In this case, it is necessary to add at least 10% of the panels in reserve to the received quantity. This point is determined by the fact that when finishing a ceiling horizontally with PVC panels, as well as when working with walls, the master is faced with the need to cut the material. The result is more construction waste.

Calculation of consumables for lathing under PVC panels

If you intend to install PVC wall panels with your own hands on top of a sheathing base, you should perform additional calculations of the amount of consumables for this structure. Metal profile elements or wood slats can be used as a building material for the sheathing.

First you need to measure the height of the walls in the room. Then divide this indicator by the step of placing the slats in the sheathing. The result of these calculations must be multiplied by the perimeter of the room. You will receive the length of the profiles or slats in linear meters.

Note! As a rule, wooden or metal elements are located in increments of 50 cm from each other.

To calculate, measure the height of the corners in the room and multiply this figure by their number. As a result, you will get the total footage of corner-type profile elements. To this value is added the perimeter of the door and window openings located in the room.

Using PVC panels: how to attach plastic slats to the wall in the bathroom

Numerous photos of PVC panels in the bathroom, which can be found while looking through websites and magazines on home renovations, indicate that this type of material is quite popular among consumers.

You can decorate a bathroom with PVC panels yourself in three different ways:

• using an adhesive composition;
• using self-tapping screws;
• using clamps.

The use of an adhesive composition will be effective if you have to deal with perfectly flat and smooth surfaces.

Types of glue for PVC panels in the bathroom:

• specialized adhesive composition for polyvinyl chloride slats;
• universal composition “Moment-montazh”;
• liquid Nails.

Installing lamellas using glue makes it much easier and cheaper renovation work in the bathroom, since there is completely no need to construct a lathing structure.

U glue method There are also disadvantages to fixation. If the finish is damaged, the damaged lamella cannot be replaced with another one. Moreover, subsequent repairs will be complicated by the procedure for dismantling the old coating, which is difficult to remove from the wall.

Fixation with self-tapping screws is more convenient and reliable. Required for work auxiliary tool in the form of a screwdriver. Otherwise, the repair will be significantly delayed.

Note! Before fixing the PVC panel in the bathroom using self-tapping screws, there is no need to level the surface.

The disadvantages of this method include the need for construction frame base in the form of a lathing made of wood. This entails additional expenses time and money.

Clippers provide quick and reliable fixation of lamellas on the wall surface. In this case, the lathing structure must be metal.

Finishing a bathroom with PVC panels: interesting ideas, photos

Plastic finishing opens up wide possibilities for bathroom design - photos of PVC panels in the design of this room look stylish and impressive. Diversity color solutions and external characteristics of the material allows you to arrange the room in different styles.

Eco-friendly interiors are very popular today. Of course, plastic does not belong to the category of environmentally friendly and natural materials, but in the photo of the bathroom, PVC panels with a wood texture create an excellent imitation of the ethno style. The installation of PVC panels in the bathroom on the walls is ideally combined with the ceiling decoration made using slats.

In the photos of bathrooms, PVC panels imitating tiles look so natural that they are practically indistinguishable from real tiles. In this case, you achieve significant savings in terms of material purchase costs, since plastic slats will cost much less than ceramic tile. When renovating a bathroom with pvc panels to match the tiles, you have the opportunity to decorate the room in neoclassical style by adding friezes, columns, borders, or make classic version finishing.

Helpful advice! It is not recommended to combine it in the design of a bathroom, as well as in the decoration of a toilet, with finishing materials from the expensive segment. The proximity of polyvinyl chloride to marble not only looks tasteless, but the presentability of natural stone is also completely lost.

In the photo of finishing toilets with PVC panels, the light color scheme looks very advantageous. Thanks to this, you can add additional volume to a small bathroom. TO modern options The design of bathrooms includes the use of products with photo printing or installation of mosaics.

For finishing bathrooms, it is recommended to use plastic slats with a faintly pronounced textured surface. The fact is that volumetric textures can become an excellent basis for the formation of mold and fungal spores. If you buy material with large relief depressions on the surface, it will be difficult to maintain the finish later.

There are also advantages to the way PVC panels are attached to the walls in the bathroom:

• saving money - average prices for panels with standard dimensional parameters are in the range of 200-300 rubles / piece. The range of market value of the material covers prices from 100 to 500 rubles/piece. This indicator depends on the quality of the products and design;

• hygiene and safety – the surface of the lamellas does not absorb unpleasant odors, easy to clean with a sponge and soap solution;
• high level of resistance to moisture. For this reason, the material is suitable for rooms with high humidity levels. This property allows you to finish the loggia with PVC panels, as well as the balcony, corridor and even the kitchen;
• simplicity of the installation system - all you need is to have the skills to use it construction stapler and a screwdriver;
• practicality - in the photo of finishing bathrooms with PVC panels, communication systems are not visible. The material is used for lining communication ducts, where all pipes, valves and other elements are placed.

Note! Plastic panels have excellent performance characteristics: low degree of flammability, thermal and sound insulation.

How to glue PVC panels to walls without using lathing

Before gluing the decorative PVC panel to the wall surface, it is necessary to prepare the base. This technology requires thorough cleaning of the walls and their subsequent leveling. Errors in choosing glue are also unacceptable.

Surface preparation involves:

• complete removal of old coating;
• eliminating cracks;
• surface leveling.

The allowed size differences are within 5 mm. If the pits and bumps are deeper, over time the plastic will peel off or become deformed. There may be grease, dust, and dirt on the surface of the walls. These particles interfere with the normal adhesion of the glue. Therefore, it is advisable to wash off the whitewash from the surface of the walls and clean the grease using an effective detergent and apply primer.

List of universal adhesive compositions:

• Emfikol 34012A;
• Kleiberite 636;
• Moment Crystal.

When installing PVC panels, you can use non-expanding polyurethane foam or liquid nails

These compounds can be used to install PVC panels with your own hands, but experts recommend using specialized glue for plastic.

Signs of a quality composition:

• transparency after drying and formation of a film layer;
• resistance to sudden temperature changes, moisture and frost (for this reason, photos of balconies decorated with PVC panels are so often found on the Internet);
• fast setting;
• reliable and long-lasting fixation.

Note! It is strictly forbidden to use hot melt adhesive to fix plastic.

You can use a non-expanding polyurethane foam sealant or liquid nails. These materials are plastic and firmly fix the panels to the wall.

Decorative PVC mosaic panels: how to glue, video instructions

To learn how to glue a PVC mosaic sheet panel, use step by step instructions, which is also applicable for conventional lamellas.

Step-by-step procedure:

1. Clean the back of the panel with a damp cloth.
2. Drying the panel (before gluing the PVC mosaic panels, the surface of the material must be completely dry - only after that can glue be applied).
3. Apply the adhesive composition to the back side using the dot method in increments of 25-35 cm.
4. Installing the panel to the wall.

If you use liquid nails in your work, the panel will need to be lightly tapped and then torn off the surface again. For better adhesion, the glue requires airing for 5-7 minutes. Then you need to fasten the lamella back into place.

The frameless method does not require the formation of external and internal corners for PVC panels. Such a procedure would be inappropriate in this case. Conventional cladding using plastic corners that do not have grooves for mounting lamellas will suffice. You can use transparent silicone to secure the corners. The size of such elements varies from 2 cm to 5 cm.

Helpful advice! To install trim around the outlets, you must first cut holes for them in the appropriate place on the panel. Be sure to turn off the electricity during the work.

For a more detailed study of the procedure for installing PVC wall panels with your own hands, use the video material posted below.

At the very last resort floor and ceiling skirting boards for PVC panels. Use self-tapping screws for this. The joint areas between the slats need to be filled with silicone or.

Photos of kitchen aprons made of PVC panels and spacer installation technology

Most often, expanded clay or tiles are used to decorate kitchens. However, installing these materials requires special knowledge and skills, which is why you can increasingly see photos of kitchen decoration with PVC panels. Thanks to the special design of the lamellas, the wall assembly in the apron area is carried out with minimal gaps.

The technology for fastening lamellas into spacers does not involve the use of fasteners, adhesives or lathing structures. This method is used exclusively in small kitchens, where the work area can be covered with one single sheet panel.

1. Place the panel with the bottom edge on the tabletop and cut the material taking into account the size of the apron.
2. Install the lamella in the apron area so that the upper edge of the material extends under wall cabinet and pressed him securely. To improve fixation, you can use fasteners in the form of hidden staples.
3. The lower end is secured with a plinth. This part is fixed to the tabletop and it is better if it is massive and durable.

Note! The advantage of this technology is that if necessary, the lamella can be easily removed to repair the room. The material is not damaged and can be reused.

Instructions for installing PVC panels on walls over a lathing frame

Before covering the wall with PVC panels, the surface should be cleaned. There is no need for serious leveling, but if you plan to finish a bathroom, kitchen or other wet room, it is recommended to waterproof the walls and coat them with an antiseptic.

To form the lathing structure, wood blocks measuring 2x2 cm can be used. They are much cheaper than metal elements. However, use wooden sheathing Not recommended for rooms with high humidity levels. Before using wood, it must be thoroughly dried so that the moisture content of the material reaches permissible norm– 12-15%. Don't forget to pre-treat the bars with an antiseptic.

To equip a metal frame, you will need a profile element UD (contour part) and CD (guides).

Regardless of whether you make ceilings from PVC panels with your own hands or sheathe walls, the construction of a lathing structure should begin with markings. If you are working with walls, you first need to determine the lower level, taking into account the further installation of the baseboard. As a guide, you need to take the most protruding point of the wall. It is she who will determine the indentation of the sheathing.

Helpful advice! For wooden sheathing, another 2-3 mm should be added to the resulting indentation, since wood is subject to deformation changes under the influence of temperature and moisture.

After this, the line of the upper level (with a reference to the ceiling) and the side levels is determined. To control the upper and lower zones, it is recommended to use building level, for side elements - plumb line.

How to attach a PVC wall panel: working with frame and cladding

The sheathing elements are fixed using direct hangers. The screws are spaced in increments of 20-25 cm ( wooden frame) or 15-25 cm ( metal carcass). The installation of bars or metal profiles is carried out first along the edge, then inside the structure. This will ensure reliable fixation of the trim around the edges.

When installing internal profiles, it is worth considering the type of panel installation you have chosen - horizontal or vertical. The slats will subsequently have to be attached perpendicular to the guides fixed with screws.

Scheme for installing panels on the sheathing:

1. Installation of external and internal moldings.
2. Installation of the first panel and fixation with a clamp (the tenon of the lamella must fit into the profile).
3. Install the second panel into the groove of the previously installed lamella and fix it in a similar way.
4. Installation of material to the end of the wall.
5. Cut the last panel, taking into account that the finishing material should be installed all the way to the corner area. In this case, a gap of 2-3 mm should form between the tenon of the last element and the groove of the previous lamella. The cut side should be placed in the profile and the final element should be inserted into place.

For a more detailed look at installing PVC wall panels with your own hands, use the video - an overview of this procedure.

Note! If you want to hide, the first panel must be fixed strictly in the corner area, and all subsequent elements must be installed closely. On one of the corner elements, you need to remove the tenon so that a groove appears at the end. The hook brackets, which are installed on the second profile element, will be pushed here. The next lamella in the corner zone will be placed in the starting profile element.

Formation of suspended ceilings from PVC panels: photos of structures and technology

The moisture-resistant properties of polyvinyl chloride panels are also useful for arranging suspended ceilings.

This material is used for arranging ceilings in various rooms:

• kitchen;
• toilet;
• shower, sauna or bath;

• hallway;
• balcony or loggia.

In most cases, in the photo of ceilings made of PVC panels in the kitchen, you can see a material that imitates 10 cm wide lining. This finish allows you to easily install spotlights in a suspended ceiling structure.

Others can be used for decoration design options slats:

• imitating wood or natural marble stone;
• matte or glossy;
• plain or covered with ornaments;
• decorated with printing or thermal film.

Before making suspended ceilings from PVC panels, it is necessary to calculate the materials. The calculation scheme in this case is very simple, since there are no window or door openings on the ceilings. Material reserve – 15% of the required quantity.

Making a ceiling from PVC panels with your own hands: videos and recommendations

The creation of suspended ceilings is carried out in stages. First you need to calculate the parameters of the lathing, take into account the features of the lighting system, since recessed spotlights of the spotlight type require precise calculations and have a special installation system.

Note! The work will definitely require the help of one more person.

Construction of the lathing structure:

1. Using a building level, mark the points along the perimeter of the room where the profile elements of the frame base will be installed. The profiles must be fixed strictly horizontally. It is necessary to achieve the closest possible placement to the wall.
2. Using self-tapping screws, you need to secure the profile elements with transverse placement. They will hold the entire structure.
3. A profile should be located around the perimeter, forming the letter L. Next, all work on installing and masking the lighting system is carried out.

To install PVC panels with your own hands, use a video review that reflects all the features of the technology for creating suspended ceiling structures.

It should be remembered that the video of installing PVC panels with your own hands in combination with the system lighting fixtures does not always reflect all the nuances of this technology. It is recommended to read additional materials on this topic, since working with electricity requires considerable knowledge and can be unsafe. If you do not have the required amount of knowledge and experience, entrust the installation to professionals to avoid accidents, errors in calculations and unnecessary costs.

Decorating walls with plastic panels is a popular way to decorate a variety of different rooms. This material, popular these days, allows you to form unusual interiors, meeting the needs of people with different tastes.

Plastic panels - what are the advantages of facing products?

The products in question are a universal finishing material, which is made from polyvinyl chloride using extrusion technology. Its essence is simple. On special units, a thick molten mass of raw materials is squeezed out through special holes. The latter are completely identical in shape to the manufactured panel. The products obtained in this way are cooled and then cut to specified sizes.

The geometric parameters of PVC panels are standardized. Their height is 26, 27 and 30 cm, width is in the range of 20–37 cm. Based on thickness, such products are divided into two categories – 8–10 mm and 5 mm. Wall decoration with plastic panels is characterized by many advantages:

• wide choice of decor options;
• long service life;
• easy DIY installation using ordinary tools;
• absence of dirt and dust during installation of products;
• the possibility of installation on any surface due to the arrangement of the lathing;
• affordable cost of panels;
• good thermal insulation qualities provided by the cellular internal structure of PVC products (in addition, you can additionally insulate the surface to be finished by installing a layer of appropriate material under the panels);
• Easy care that does not require the use of any special detergents.

Plastic panels for walls

It is also worth noting that polyvinyl chloride panels are resistant to abrasion and other types of mechanical stress. They are characterized increased sound insulation, fire and moisture resistance, the absence of substances harmful to humans in the composition of the products. The described operational advantages explain why wall decoration with PVC panels is so popular these days. Installation plastic sheathing not recommended in places where people are intended to escape from buildings in case of fire ( landings and openings). This limitation is due to the fact that polyvinyl chloride, when burned, emits strong suffocating smoke and caustic compounds into the atmosphere.

PVC products for wall cladding - choose to suit your taste

The panels we are interested in may have special properties, which makes it possible to select the optimal finishing material for different rooms in the house. Experts advise installing on balconies and loggias residential buildings plastic panels with increased resistance to mechanical stress and seasonal temperature fluctuations. But bathrooms are characterized by a high level of moisture resistance, they have a minimum of protruding elements (sometimes their complete absence) and at the same time have high strength.

Balcony finished with PVC panels

These premises usually have small area, which increases the risk of a person colliding with cladding parts. If it is not strong enough, you will have to constantly repair or replace the panels. The materials described for finishing work differ from each other in the type of their coating. From this point of view, panels are:

1. With offset printing on the surface. Such products are resistant to chemicals and physical impact, as well as moisture. First, some kind of ornament or design is applied to offset panels using paints, and then they are treated with a special varnish with antistatic properties.
2. Laminated. In this case, to the surface facing material stick a special protective film. In most cases, it imitates natural leather, stone, and wood. Such plastic panels not only have a chic appearance, but also have a long service life due to the special qualities of the film used (it is abrasion-resistant, not afraid of sunlight and water).
3. With thermal printing on the surface. These products are produced using complex technology, and therefore have a fairly high cost. First, a pattern is applied to the surface of the workpieces - a thermal film is applied and pressed down with a silicone press heated to 170–180 °C. As a result of this effect, the paint transfers to the panels, which are wound onto reels in a continuous roll. Products with thermal printing have an unusual decor and very rich color. They are UV resistant. Please note that such products are not subject to additional varnishing. It is not necessary. They look great anyway.

A priori, high-quality PVC products cannot be cheap. Don't try to save money on finishing materials. If you purchase cheap panels, you will absolutely have to change the skin after a couple of years of its use.

Calculation of materials for installing planks - how not to spend too much?

Wall covering with plastic panels is carried out either directly on the surface to be covered (in this case, a special adhesive is used) or on a pre-mounted sheathing. The second method is used more often. It allows you to install PVC products yourself even on very uneven surfaces. We will describe in detail the process of installing polyvinyl chloride panels using both methods. But first, let's talk about how to correctly calculate the required number of plastic products, fasteners and profiles for assembling the sheathing. If you carry out the calculations correctly, you will not have to buy extra materials.

Installation of PVC panels

Deciding on the number of racks is easy. Here you need to know that the sheathing slats are always installed perpendicular to the wall finishing products used. When PVC panels are positioned vertically, the slats are attached horizontally, and when positioned horizontally, vice versa. The recommended distance between individual profiles is 0.3–0.5 m. Having decided how you will mount the panels, you can begin to calculate. Let's say you're satisfied vertical installation battens. You need to find out the number of racks required for its arrangement. Measure the length of the wall to be tiled and divide this value by the distance between the individual racks, and then add another supporting element to the result obtained (for the outermost profile).

If the wall has a length of 400 cm and a height of 300 cm, you divide 400 by 50 (the maximum distance between the supports), add one and get the number 9. It says that to arrange the sheathing you need to buy 9 racks from a hardware store (their the length will be 300 cm). You also need to add two more guides. This is due to the fact that the lathing is installed along the entire perimeter of the wall surface. The length of the guides must be equal to the dimensions of the wall being tiled. If you want to position the sheathing horizontally, the calculation principle will remain the same. But in this case, you need to focus not on the length of the wall, but on the height of the ceilings.

The number of panels is determined as follows. Measure the length of the surface and divide this value by the width of the PVC panel used. If you purchased 20 cm wide planks, you will need 20 plastic products to finish the wall. Moreover, their height must be the same as the height of the ceiling in the room. When installing the products in question without lathing, it will be correct to calculate the required quantity according to square meters. You calculate the square footage of the wall and decide on the required number of panels. Calculating fasteners also does not cause any special problems for home craftsmen who are accustomed to making different types DIY repairs. Remember - for every half meter of the length of the surface to be coated, 1 dowel-nail should be installed. This is quite enough for reliable fastening of the sheathing.

In cases where installation is carried out using clamps, pay attention to next tip. The sheathing will hold firmly if you use about 20 fasteners for each square of surface.

We make the sheathing and install the panels - how to create beauty?

Frame for installation finishing material settles down on surfaces that have significant unevenness and elevation changes. In addition, what is important, it is possible to lay a layer of insulation under the sheathing. The frame can be made with your own hands from metal or plastic guides (profiles) or from wooden slats. There is no significant difference between them. These products differ only in the method of fastening the panels to the created sheathing. If you are making a metal skeleton (using aluminum guides), first of all you need to install a starting U-shaped profile. It is mounted under the ceiling.

Lathing for installing panels

The second step is to install the same profile for floor surface. After this, slats are placed in the mounted profiles. The latter serve directly for fixation plastic panels. The profiles are fastened to the base using self-tapping screws or dowels. The step of their installation is 0.8–0.9 m. Wooden guides are made from bars with a cross-section of 2.5–4x4 cm. The left and right guides (vertical) are installed first. And then between them you will need to mount additional horizontal slats. Fastening of wood elements is most often done with universal self-tapping screws, stainless steel screws or staples.

Plastic frames are considered the most modern. Fungus does not appear on them, they do not rot. But plastic sheathing can be mounted on relatively flat walls. If the surface has significant differences in height, it is better to equip an aluminum or wooden skeleton. Plastic profiles have special fasteners. With their help, you can quickly secure the panel without using screws, dowels, or self-tapping screws. This is very convenient, especially when House master She does the wall cladding with her own hands. If necessary, panels with fasteners can be easily dismantled. However, they do not have any defects. This means that the design can be reused.

The process of installing PVC panels on the sheathing is as follows:

1. Place the very first plastic product in the corner on the finishing profile or on a special corner element. The panel should be well secured (with self-tapping screws, staples, screws, depending on the type of frame).
2. Take the second panel, connect the tongue and groove, and install it.
3. Similarly, join all other PVC products.

You made the cladding yourself! Now you need to take care of giving the finish a completely finished look. For these purposes, floor and ceiling plinths, which are usually equipped with decorative plugs, and moldings are used. Sometimes the joints between individual plastic strips are treated with sealant.

Finishing walls without building a frame - this is also possible

If the walls in your home are smooth, you don’t have to install lathing. In such cases, the cladding is mounted directly on the surface to be finished using liquid nails or other special. Important point! Choose an adhesive that does not contain solvents.

Using glue to install panels

Wall finishing without constructing a frame is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Clean the wall surface thoroughly. Remove remnants of old paint, wallpaper, and other materials. You putty the wall and treat it with a primer. It is advisable that it contains antifungal additives.
2. After drying the surface, proceed to installing the panels. Dilute the adhesive, apply it with a notched trowel, paint brush or roller to small area walls.
3. Place the corner panel first, press it as tightly as possible and wait a while until the glue sets well.
4. Using the same scheme, install the rest of the plastic products.

Don't forget to install decorative parts and additionally treat the gaps between the panels with sealant.

Nowadays, finishing surfaces with plastic panels has become quite popular. Such repairs look quite presentable and do not require large expenses. However, not everyone knows how to attach PVC panels to walls and ceilings, and therefore everyone is trying to come up with their own way. In today's article we will talk about the rules for finishing with such material. We will try to understand as much as possible what is required to carry out the work, how complex they are and whether it is possible to complete them without having certain experience.

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Do not think that all PVC panels are the same. There are significant differences between the products of Chinese and European manufacturers, which should not be neglected. In order to purchase, you should pay attention to several points. You should not buy plastic panels if:

1. Damage to the stiffeners is visible.
2. The drawing on the front side is blurry, the lines are not clearly drawn.
3. There are differences in shade between panels of the same batch.
4. The dimensions of PVC panels for walls and ceilings are not the same.
5. There are scratches on the surface.

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Naturally, such a product will be sold at a discounted price, but significant problems may arise during the installation process. And the end result is unlikely to please the master. It is also worth paying attention to durability. If you press your finger on a Chinese (cheaper) product, the plastic breaks easily, while European panels are more resistant to mechanical damage. After pressing, the plastic instantly returns to its original state.

PHOTO: ru.made-in-china.com

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Plastic panels for the kitchen and other rooms of an apartment or house

The differences between Chinese and European PVC panels or tiles for bathroom and kitchen walls are significant. Among the main ones we can note (China/Europe):

• front side thickness – 1.5/2 mm;
• stiffening ribs per panel – 20/29;
• panel weight – 1.7/2 kg;

There are also differences in external data, which do not speak in favor of the Chinese manufacturer.

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What glue to use for PVC panels

This type of fixation of plastic panels is suitable if the walls and ceiling are fairly even. However, it is not always possible to work with the ceiling in this way. If PVC panels are glued, the possibility of installing recessed spotlights is excluded. But more on that later.

For gluing surfaces with plastic, 3 main types of compositions are used - universal (for polyvinyl chloride), “moment-installation” or liquid nails from any manufacturer. The use of glue simplifies the work and reduces the time spent on it, but subsequently replacing one of the strips separately will be problematic. In addition, difficulties will arise when completely replacing plastic panels - the wall will have to be thoroughly cleaned.

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What is the lathing made of for PVC panels in the kitchen or bathroom?

Plastic panels are attached to the ceiling or wall as if on adhesive compositions, and with the help of . But for the second option it is necessary to assemble the sheathing. It can be wooden or metal, from a thin-walled steel profile. Also, plastic panels can be secured to the sheathing using special fasteners called clamps.

The method of installing PVC panels in a bathroom or kitchen using lathing is more labor-intensive and takes more time, but it allows you to replace individual slats if they break. This happens when the plastic is touched by a hard object.

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How to cut PVC panels: choosing a tool

The most preferred tools for cutting plastic panels are a regular stationery knife and a hacksaw. The plastic is not too hard, so it can be cut easily. But if the panel can be divided lengthwise without additional tools like a ruler (the blade runs smoothly along the stiffening rib, without deviating), then for a transverse cut you need to use a square.

Many people use or for these purposes. In this case, a long line along the lamella can be outlined using a steel guide for the PVC panel from which the frame is assembled.

DIY ceiling made of plastic panels: finishing technology

Ceiling and wall plastic panels have differences in structure. Despite the fact that appearance they are the same, their density, and therefore their weight, is different. Softer plastic strips are used for the ceiling, which is not surprising. After all, walls are more susceptible to mechanical damage. At the same time, the cost of PVC ceiling panels is approximately 30% lower.

Work to prepare the ceiling for the installation of plastic panels

Here the amount of work will depend on how you plan to fix the plastic tiles on the surface. In any case, it is better to remove all irregularities that may interfere with a tight fit. Installation of PVC wall panels on the ceiling is completely acceptable if it was not possible to choose the right colors.

Before covering the ceiling, you should consider where the cables for supplying the lamps will be laid, if they are planned for installation.

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Installation of PVC ceiling panels with glue

With this method of cladding, the old coating and it should be removed from the ceiling. You should first cut the plastic strips to size and place them in next room. It is especially important to do this if it fits ceiling covering with an image. The adhesive is applied pointwise on both sides of the back of the strip, at intervals of 5-7 cm, after which the plastic panel is pressed against the surface for a short period of time. Such compositions, for example, as liquid nails, set very quickly and are able to hold a PVC strip on the ceiling within 15-20 seconds.

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How plastic panels are attached to the ceiling on the sheathing

If installation is planned spotlights, then it is necessary to assemble a wooden or metal sheathing (frame), which is fixed to the surface using dowel nails. In this case, the screws are screwed into the wood or steel profile through the inside of the groove in the plastic panel. After this, the tenon of the next strip is inserted into the groove and the fastening is repeated. It is enough to secure one panel, and even a novice master who has no experience in such work will understand how easy it is. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is the need to install the sheathing strictly at level. Suitable here: ordinary tool, and laser, although experts say that a liquid level copes best with this task. Therefore, before you start making sheathing for plastic panels, you need to ensure that you have the necessary tools.

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The nuances of finishing walls with PVC panels

If the home craftsman has figured out how to finish the ceiling with plastic panels, there should be no problems with the walls at all. Everything is much simpler here. Attention should only be paid to the location of the stripes. For a bathroom, it is better to choose a vertical arrangement - this way less moisture will seep between the panels. But for the kitchen you will have to proceed from the size of the surfaces. It is necessary to calculate how much material will be used when decorating walls vertically with plastic panels, and how much when decorating them horizontally. Very often the difference is significant.

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There is no point in describing step-by-step installation instructions with your own hands; everything was described using the example of ceiling ones. For clarity, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with photo examples of such finishing.

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Now let’s look at options for installing PVC panels using adhesives:

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Illustrative examples how to attach Wall panels on the adhesive composition, as well as the sheathing for leveling the wall, can be seen in the photo gallery:

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Summing up

The choice of method for finishing surfaces with plastic panels is very simple - it is better to mount the ceiling on lathing, the walls (if they are smooth) on adhesive compounds. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. But what can be said with confidence is that properly executed finishing will please the owner’s eye for many years. But the unpleasant odor that may appear in the room after removal protective film, should not worry the master. In a day or two it will completely disappear. Of course, provided that the material was not purchased in a small store on the outskirts at an ultra-low price.

PVC panels are a practical and durable material, and therefore are widely used in. They are suitable for any room, and the variety of textures, shapes and colors allows you to make the interior not just cozy, but also very stylish. The fastening technology is quite simple, so decorating walls with plastic panels is an excellent option for a novice craftsman.

Selecting panels for finishing

The range of plastic panels is so large that it is very difficult for an inexperienced buyer to understand. To avoid mistakes, you should familiarize yourself in advance with the characteristics of this material and its varieties. You should only consider certified material, because low-quality panels do not have the required strength and quickly fade.

The main advantages of plastic panels:

The disadvantage of this material is its low impact resistance, so the panels should be handled with care during transportation and installation. Depending on the coating, the panels are divided into matte and glossy, and according to the technology of applying the pattern - into film and printed.

Standard sizes:

• width from 200 to 350 mm;
• length from 2700 to 3000 mm;
• thickness from 8 to 10 mm.

The strength of the material depends not only on the thickness of the walls, but also on the number of stiffeners located inside the panel. To check how durable the material is, you need to press your finger on the surface - if the plastic bends, the panel will not last long.

Besides, You should not buy panels if:

comparison table characteristics of PVC panels (for comparison, plastic panels with a flexo printing coating type, 0.25 m wide and 3 m long, are taken)

Indicator/panel	PVC panel TM Decomax	Average Chinese panel	Average European panel
Front surface thickness, mm	2,5	1,5	2,0
Number of stiffeners, pcs.	29	20	29
Condition of the stiffeners	smooth, without deformation	smooth, there are minor deformations	smooth, without deformation
PVC panel weight, kg/sq.m	2,2	1,7	2,0
Appearance		The coating is smooth, but with obvious gaps in the stiffening ribs, there are slight deformations	The coating is smooth, without the appearance of stiffening ribs
Raw materials		after slight pressure the panel becomes deformed, which proves the high chalk content	after a little pressing the panel accepts its original appearance, which indicates a low chalk content

Prices for popular finishing wall panels

Preparatory stage

Preliminary calculations

You need to start by calculating the amount of finishing material so that you don’t have to overpay or go to the store for an additional batch. The panels can be mounted both vertically and horizontally, depending on the wishes of the apartment owners. At vertical mounting The number of panels is calculated as follows: measure the length of the perimeter of the room, subtract the width of the openings and divide by the width of one panel. To the resulting number add 2-3 lamellas in reserve.

For horizontal installation, measure the area of ​​the room minus door and window openings and divide by the area of ​​one panel. Here the margin should be at least 10%, since the consumption of material for trimming increases. Additionally, you need to calculate the number of slats for the sheathing and fasteners. First, the height of the walls is divided by the sheathing pitch, which is usually 0.5 m, and multiplied by the perimeter of the room. The resulting number indicates the length of the slats in linear meters. By measuring the height of the corners and multiplying it by their number, we get the total footage corner profiles; to this number you need to add the perimeter of window and door openings.

Methods for attaching lamellas

There are three ways to secure the panels to the wall - using glue, self-tapping screws and clamps. The first method is suitable for very smooth and smooth walls; glue is used special for PVC, universal “Moment-installation” or “liquid nails”.

Application this method facilitates and reduces the cost of the installation process, since there is no need to attach the lathing. Disadvantages: it is impossible to replace a damaged panel; during subsequent repairs it is difficult to remove the covering from the wall.

Fastening with self-tapping screws is a reliable and convenient option that does not require ideal flat surface. To screw in the screws, you definitely need a screwdriver, otherwise the installation process will take a long time. Disadvantages of this method: a wooden frame is better suited for self-tapping screws, so additional time is spent cutting the timber and processing it

The third option is the most optimal. The clamps are conveniently and quickly attached to the sheathing and securely fix the panels to the wall. The lathing is mounted from metal profile, assembly of the coating is effortless. A damaged lamella can be easily replaced with a new one; dismantling the finish also does not take much time.

Tools and necessary materials

During the work, everything should be at hand, so materials and tools for installation are prepared in advance. You will need:

• fine-toothed hacksaw;
• pencil and tape measure;
• level;
• square;
• plastic panels;
• slats or plastic profile;
• dowel-nails, screws or clamps;
• screwdriver;
• perforator;
• antiseptic composition;
• sealant;
• ceiling plinth.

Preparing the walls

Before covering the walls with panels, you need to clear the old coating, seal every single crack, noticeable defects and treat the surface with an antifungal agent. Thanks to this, dust will not accumulate under the plastic and mold will not develop, which negatively affects the microclimate in the room. If the installation will be carried out on a frame, it is not necessary to additionally level the surface.

Prices for mixtures for leveling walls and ceilings

Mixtures for leveling walls and ceilings

Installation of plastic panels

Step 1. Marking the walls

The sheathing should be fastened strictly according to the level, this will help to avoid distortions. In order not to measure out each rail, you should make markings on the walls. The bottom row of the sheathing should be located 1-2 cm above the floor, so mark a point on the wall with a pencil at this height, and then use a level to horizontal line around the entire perimeter. Exactly the same line is drawn under the ceiling or along the edge of the trim if the walls are not sheathed to the full height. Next, measure 40-50 cm upward from the bottom line, place a beacon, and so on until the very top. Strictly parallel lines are drawn through the beacons along the perimeter of the walls. The marking is ready.

The panels must be attached to the sheathing perpendicularly, therefore horizontal frame sheathed vertically, and vice versa. To make markings for vertical sheathing, the first line is drawn in the corner from ceiling to floor using a plumb line. Next, mark the second corner, and then draw the remaining lines in increments of 50 cm.

Step 2. Installation of the sheathing

If wood is used for the sheathing, all slats must be primed with an antiseptic agent in advance. Along the marking lines, holes for dowels are drilled with a hammer drill at a distance of 50 cm, then slats are applied, leveled horizontally and secured to the wall. Where the walls are uneven, wooden wedges are placed under the sheathing. If wiring runs along the wall, it must be hidden under the trim. To do this, take measurements, drill holes in the wall and secure the wires with clamps so that they do not protrude beyond the plane of the sheathing.

Step 3. Attaching the slats

The first lamella is installed in the far corner from the entrance, which is considered the most noticeable.

Take measurements and, if necessary, cut the panel to length with a hacksaw. One edge of the panel is inserted into the side molding, applied to the corner and secured to the sheathing from the back.

The second lamella is inserted into the mounting groove of the first, the joints are pressed tightly and fixed to the frame slats.

To achieve maximum sealing of the joints, the side edges are lightly coated with silicone before insertion. All subsequent elements are mounted in exactly the same way.

Holes are cut out in the panels for switches and sockets using a sharp knife, and after installation these areas are closed. plastic boxes. The last lamella most often requires cutting in width, so first try it on the wall, mark the cutting line with a pencil and cut off the excess with a hacksaw.

Step 4. Installing moldings

After installing all the elements, the surface should look monolithic and smooth, without gaps at the seams and around the perimeter. To do this, all corners, joints and connections are covered with special plastic moldings. Their design allows you to carefully insert the edges of the panels on both sides, making the corners look much more attractive.

Finally, around the perimeter of the ceiling they install decorative molding, and plastic is attached around the perimeter of the floor. At this point, finishing the walls with PVC panels is considered complete. With careful use, the panels do not lose their attractiveness for a long time and do not require repairs.

Video - Wall decoration with plastic panels

When renovating inside a living space, wall panels are actively used. Unlike standard building materials used for wall finishing, they have best characteristics. In addition, installing such finishing yourself is not too difficult task with careful attention to the matter.

The attractiveness of this finish is due to the following factors:

• no professional skills required;
• ease of installation due to compactness and low weight;
• low cost relative to other building materials;
• wide range of designs.

Most often offered for sale the following options wall panels:

• wooden;
• plastic;
• from chipboard, MDF.

Wood panels are an expensive and at the same time elegant option for finishing a room. For greater safety, each part is coated with special wax, designed to protect the wood from various environmental influences.

Chipboard and MDF are economical option for those who would like to use wood in the design of an apartment or house. Chipboard panels are much cheaper than their MDF counterparts, this is easily explained by their not very good quality.

Plastic has high strength qualities, while their cost and reliability make them attractive to most buyers.

General installation points for panels made of MDF, chipboard and plastic

Before finishing, it is necessary to make a wooden sheathing on which the finishing material will be held. Usually used for sheathing wooden slats, with a cross-section of no less than 10x30 mm and no more than 25x50 mm. In addition to them, you will need: plastic corners, platbands and baseboards.

Before starting installation you need to prepare:

• hammer, fastening materials, screwdriver;
• pencil, building level, saw or hacksaw;
• construction stapler, glue, waterproofing materials or insulation.

Installation can be carried out in the following ways:

• staples and nails;
• only with staples;
• self-tapping screws;
• kleimers.

The working surface that needs to be finished with panels needs to be marked with lathing. Using a drill and self-tapping screws, carefully attach the sheathing to the wall surface.

Installation begins at the prepared site using one of the selected methods. The first panel usually begins to be installed from the corner so that it is secured to at least two parallel battens of the sheathing.

For plastic, chipboard or MDF, after finishing, it is necessary to use special platbands, which will give such wall finishing materials a more aesthetic appearance.

The last stage of finishing the room will be attaching the baseboards.

Video material on installation of MDF panels:

Installation of wooden panels

1. Before installation, you must unpack the panels and leave them in the room for a day. In this way, it will be possible to avoid deformation of the material during installation due to differences in the humidity levels of the wood and the room.
2. When using wooden finishing material, you must make sure that the wall surface is as smooth as possible. If there are irregularities, they must be removed before all work begins.
3. Initially, you need to make a wooden frame from slats, on which the finishing material will be installed.
4. Fastening always starts from the corner. To the first wooden panel a special one is put on plastic corner, and it is tightly attached to the sheathing using fasteners - self-tapping screws. The next one is inserted into the groove of the first one.
5. The last step will be attaching skirting boards and trim, if necessary.

Glue installation requires a lot of attention and concentration. Therefore, it is not recommended to do operations of this kind on your own if you have no experience.

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