Slopes and window sills protect openings from destruction and close cracks. Moisture and cold do not seep through. The room maintains an optimal microclimate. Slopes made of PVC panels give the windows a complete look aesthetic appearance. They reflect the rays, increasing the illumination of the room. The surface repels dust and is easy to clean.
Polyvinyl chloride does not emit harmful substances. It is created from natural and safe ingredients. Window frame PVC panels looks harmonious, since it is covered with the same material metallic profile window frame. You can install slopes and decorate them with platbands yourself.

Slopes made of PVC panels give the windows a complete aesthetic appearance

Do-it-yourself slope installation

The main advantage of PVC panels is their ease of installation. They are easily cut using a circular saw and a grinder. If there is no equipment, they can be cut assembly knife. Therefore, you can make slopes for windows made of PVC panels with your own hands. This will significantly reduce the cost of finishing windows.

The main advantage of PVC panels is their ease of installation

Installation without experience can be completed in one day, except for the preparation of plaster for soft plastic:

1. Seal all cracks left after installing the window. Foam the gaps. Cover the outside of the foam with a special solution that protects it from destruction by UV rays.
2. Prepare a place for a PVC window sill. There should be a gap of 5 - 7 mm per meter of length on the sides for thermal expansion. Self-tapping screws are screwed into the lower end of the opening near the frame and are leveled. They must ensure that the plate fits tightly between the bottom of the frame and the heads. Stops made of slats are installed on the sides and along the plane.
3. The free space under the frame is filled with foam. The window sill fits tightly into the groove. The voids between the stops foam. The angle of inclination into the room can be adjusted up to three degrees.
4. Prepare side surfaces. Screw wooden planks around the outside perimeter. Since the window frame is leveled, you can check it against it. The angle of dawn is within 10% of the width - the size is not regulated, you can change it to your taste.

DIY plastic slopes

1. In internal corners The starting profile is screwed on. PVC panels will be inserted into it.
2. Dimensions are checked and cutting is done top crossbar. The protrusion at the end is cut off. The PVC panel is inserted into the starting profile, foamed around the perimeter, and jumpers are made. Using adhesive tape, it is attached to the bar and set straight.
3. The side panels are placed after the top. The installation procedure is the same.
4. If the F-profile serves as the platband, then it is attached immediately. Decorative strips are installed after removing the tape.
5. Trim the trim at the corners. Seal all gaps between the PVC panels and the profile with sealant.

Attention! PVC slopes are installed in one step and cannot be removed. The dimensions must be adjusted immediately.

Types of PVC panels for window slopes

There are three main types of window panels:

• sandwich;
• porous plastic;
• wall

Sandwich panels for slopes are made entirely of PVC. External surfaces are durable and hard. Soft insulation inside. Their thickness is 8 mm. The kit includes a starter and F-profile for installation. For finishing with a platband they can have a decorative strip. Width from 250 to 500 mm. Length, depending on manufacturer and modification, up to 6 meters. There is an installation groove or cable channel on the side.

Sandwich panels for slopes are made entirely of PVC

Plastic for slopes is thin and requires perfect surface leveling. Used as a finishing after plastering. Sticks on a dry surface special glue. A budget-friendly and simple option for those who want to improve the appearance of their windows with their own hands.
Wall panels are rigid. They have a corrugated surface on the back. Longitudinal recesses compensate for the thermal expansion of the material and increase rigidity. Installing them is more difficult than with PVC sandwich panels. If you have no experience in installing slopes and platbands, then do not risk doing it yourself. Use the services of specialized teams.

Plastic for slopes is thin and requires perfect surface leveling

Window slopes and window sills, insulation of opening walls

Except decorative look, slopes and window sills are installed for insulation. The platbands cover the gaps formed during the installation of the window. All cracks must be carefully sealed with your own hands. Otherwise, dew will form. Moisture will destroy the material of the opening, and the cold will penetrate into the house.
The outside of the foam must be puttied with a special solution and painted over. It is destroyed when exposed to sunlight.
When making slopes with your own hands, pay attention to the space under the window sill. After the foam has dried, cut off the excess. Seal all cracks with putty. Before facing with platband, level the surface of the walls around the opening. Then the decorative strip will lie flat and tight.

Installation plastic slopes

Plastered slopes - a budget option

The most affordable and a budget option make slopes, this is plaster. First, clean and deepen the joints between the bricks. Apply the solution in several layers. You can use a ready-made dry mixture or make it yourself. In addition to cement and sand, it is advisable to add gypsum. It gives the surface smoothness, but hardens faster.
Install strips or perforated profiles in the corners. This will ensure strength and linear evenness. The last layer is done with finishing putty. Everything is checked using a ruler. Irregularities are smoothed out. After that primer and paint.
Plastered slopes require constant attention and regular, after 3 years, coating with a new layer of paint.

The most affordable and budget option for making slopes is plaster

PVC door slopes

Interior door openings can be finished with PVC panels. They are selected according to the color of the canvas. Mostly more rigid wall panels are used. The installation procedure is the same. Only fastening is done using dowels through PVC into the wall with hardened self-tapping screws. Hats are masked with special mastic.

Interior door openings can be finished with PVC panels

The sealant is matched to the color of the plastic panels. The platband is a decorative strip, which is additionally attached to the wall with glue and sealed around the outer perimeter with putty so that there is no gap.

The window installation process is coming to an end and you are already looking forward to the new appearance of the room? However, do not forget about the slopes, without which you obviously cannot get an aesthetic picture. How to make slopes on plastic windows? How difficult is it to do it yourself? You will get answers to these questions by reading the article.

As a result of reading our article, you will have the same beautiful window

Why plastic slopes

Currently, plastic slopes are becoming more and more in demand. A one-piece design that fits quite harmoniously into any interior, low cost and ease of installation, allowing you to do all the work yourself - these are the main competitive advantages of panels made of plastic.

There are two ways to make plastic slopes with your own hands:

1. by using starting profiles;
2. without using a starting profile.

Method using a starting profile

Method without starting profile

The starting profile allows you to install slopes as smoothly as possible, which, in turn, will affect correct form windows in general. In addition, its use when constructing slopes allows you to obtain a strong, sealed connection. However, there are times when using a starter profile is quite difficult or even impossible. For example, if the distance from the wall to the frame is too small.

Advantages

The advantages of plastic slopes include the following factors:

• low cost;
• quite long service life;
• a wide range of colors and, as a result, the ability to decorate any room;
• easy to maintain, because dirt can be easily removed from plastic with a damp cloth;
• speed and ease of installation;
• Possibility of use both indoors and outdoors.

Flaws

The disadvantages of plastic slopes include exposure to high temperatures. In addition, if for some reason a crack or hole appears on the plastic, you will have to replace the panel completely.

Selecting the thickness of panels for slopes

For clarity of the process, we have prepared for you a “sectional” diagram of finishing the slope

If you have made your choice in favor of plastic slopes, let's figure out how to make them yourself. The first thing you will encounter is purchasing the panels themselves. You should not choose them with a thickness of less than 8 mm. Based on the dimensions of your window opening, take panels with a small margin, especially if this will be your first slope.

In addition, you will also need following materials:

• polyurethane foam;
• wooden blocks that will be attached to the sides and top sides of the window opening;
• self-tapping screws and dowels for fixing the starting profile and wooden blocks;
• the starting profile itself and the F-shaped bar;
• silicone in the color of plastic panels;
• decorative corners;
• liquid Nails.

Do not forget that slopes can be made only 36 hours after the installation of the window is completed. It is during this period that the polyurethane foam finally hardens.

Installation of slopes using a starting profile

Procedure (photos can be enlarged by clicking on them):

What to do if the distance from the panel to the wall is too large

If the distance from the wall to the future slope is quite large, it is reasonable to make another frame from wooden blocks along the outer perimeter of the window opening:

1. We attach an F-shaped strip to it, also using construction staples.
2. We insulate the space between the wall and the future slope, and then insert the panel with one edge into the starting profile and the other into the F-shaped strip.
3. After this, we fix each panel to the F-shaped strip using staples in increments of 20-30 cm at an angle of 45 degrees, install decorative corners and seal all joints with silicone.

When working with polyurethane foam, you should know several features. If the surface is smooth, the level of adhesion will not be very good. In order to avoid this, the surface that will subsequently face the wall should be treated with sandpaper and primer. In addition, for complete polymerization of the foam, the surface must be slightly damp. For this reason, we spray the slope wall with minimal water.

Installation without using a starter profile

The procedure, the first steps are the same as in the first method:

1. We completely clean the walls of debris and foam that interferes with work.

2. Also, do not forget to protect the glass and frame from possible damage, for example, mounting tape.

3. We measure the size of all external window openings and cut out wooden blocks of the required size.

The slats are fixed around the perimeter

4. We fasten the bars evenly on each side using self-tapping screws. We recess the screw caps a few mm into the wood.

A cut in the foam along the width of the panels

5. We measure the width of the plastic panel and cut out exactly the same amount of foam around the entire perimeter of the frame.

6. We carefully mark the panels (taking into account 1 cm, which will go into the foam and a little should be taken as a reserve) and cut them out. For greater convenience, you can use cardboard or old wallpaper as a stencil. If the cut edge is uneven, it should be processed using a file or sandpaper.

Insert the top panel

7. We insert the panel with one edge 1 cm into the cutout prepared in the foam, and fix it with the other to a wooden block. Easiest to use construction stapler, driving staples every 20-30 cm at an angle of 45 degrees.
Final view

As you can see, there is nothing difficult about making plastic slopes yourself, even if you have not worked with such material before. It all depends on availability the right tool and what is especially important is good preparation before work and accurate markings.

Video

1. Video method for installing slopes on plastic windows with a starting profile:

2. Installation method without starting profile:

No window will look complete if it does not have slopes. Therefore, before home owners when changing window design or installing a new one, the question invariably arises of how to finish window slopes with plastic, and why this material is better than others.

What are the advantages of plastic finishing

Undoubtedly, plastic is not the only material used to produce. Can be used ordinary plaster followed by puttying and painting various compositions, or drywall, which also requires further work to apply putty and paint. Regarding plaster slopes, we can say that making them on our own not everyone can. This also requires professional skill and skill.

But the plastic used is good because it combines perfectly flat surface, like drywall and no painting or pasting work. In addition, slopes finished with plastic once do not require further repairs or periodic painting. All care involves wiping with a damp cloth. Therefore in Lately finishing window slopes plastic has gained widespread popularity.

In just one day you can cover all the slopes in the house, which is much faster if you plaster them or finish them with plasterboard. In addition, the use of plastic panels makes it possible to insulate slopes if a layer of heat-insulating material is laid under them. A wide choose panels by color palette and texture will help to harmoniously fit them into the existing interior of the room. And for the cost plastic products accessible to almost all segments of the population. With careful use, their lifespan can be more than tens of years.

Technical characteristics of PVC panels and sandwich panels

To carry out such work, PVC panels or plastic sandwich panels. Both of them can be used for cladding window slopes inside the house. Their difference is that ordinary PVC panels have stiffening ribs inside that are not filled with anything, while a sandwich panel is a three-layer structure, where a layer of insulation is located between two layers of plastic. Polyurethane foam is often used as the material that best meets all the requirements - safety, heat preservation and environmental friendliness.

If you don’t know how to trim window slopes with plastic and at the same time provide insulation, then you should use PVC sandwich panels.

Plastic products create a perfectly flat and smooth surface. They are produced in panels with lengths ranging from 2700 mm to 6000 mm. The width of standard products varies from 100 mm to 370 mm. However, now panels of greater width have appeared on sale, reaching up to 50 cm. Such plastic panels have sufficient strength, which is provided by stiffening ribs located vertically in relation to the front sides of the product. The resulting air channels create reliable protection from the cold and noise.

The plastic used in the production of these panels can withstand temperature changes with a difference of ± 20℃. But there are also products for which this limit reaches ±50℃. The upper, front side of the panel is decorated with various patterns (using offset or thermal printing, lamination) and covered protective film made from a special varnish that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, wear, static electricity and other negative impacts.

How to trim window slopes with plastic - preparatory work

Before you start installing, you need to clear the work area of construction waste, cut off the mounds of polyurethane foam. After this, it is necessary to carry out work to prevent the formation of mold and mildew under the plastic panels by special means, which coat all elements that fall under the plastic - walls, frame elements, windowsill.

After this, we proceed to constructing a frame for attaching future plastic panels. The frame, of course, is said loudly, our design will be wooden slats, stuffed around the outer perimeter of the window opening. The lath should be chosen with a thickness of 8–10 mm and a width of 25–30 mm.

When choosing, you need to carefully look at the quality of the slats and wood themselves. It should be dry, not damaged by insects, and the product should be even along its entire length, without crimps or bluish spots, which indicate the beginning of the rotting process. To attach the slats to the structures framing the window, you will need dowels and wood screws.

Plastic panels the material is quite rigid and cannot close all the smallest cracks at the window-wall junctions, through which it will subsequently penetrate cold air. To prevent this from happening, finishing window slopes with plastic involves laying insulating materials between the wall and the finishing material. It could be: thin layer mineral wool, isolon, polystyrene foam or any other insulation. This gasket will reliably protect inner space houses from drafts and street noise. It is important that the thickness of the insulation is not greater than the thickness of the frame rail. To attach it, any adhesive is used; it is important for us to fix the insulation in a vertical position until it is pressed against the plastic panel.

Do-it-yourself finishing of slopes with plastic

After checking the level of correctness of the installed wooden slats relative to the vertical and horizontal, we proceed to installing the starting profile. This is a special U-shaped element into which a plastic panel is inserted. The profile along the inner perimeter of the window opening is attached directly to the window frame with small self-tapping screws (bugs), which are screwed into the inner lower part of the profile. Horizontal elements are attached to the window sill. The upper horizontal sections of the U-shaped profile are sewn to a wooden batten with one edge, and inserted into the other vertical element. Special care is required when joining all the elements so that everything looks smooth and beautiful.. In this case, the insulation layer remains between the profile and the wall with a minimum gap.

An F-shaped profile is installed along the outer edge of the window opening, so that its wide shelf extends onto the wall (like a corner). Now you just need to insert the plastic panels into the profiles, inside of which you should first apply a certain amount of acrylic sealant, and then glue the outer framing element to the wall using liquid nails. You need to carefully bend the shelf, insert the spout of the glue can and carefully apply the compound along the entire length of the slope, then firmly press the previously bent F-shaped shelf and hold it in this state until the glue sets.

If the width of the plastic panels is greater than the width of the vertical slope, the panel is reduced using a regular stationery knife. The connection between the vertical panels and the horizontal upper part is closed with a special plastic corner same color as the main one finishing material. For greater reliability, the corners are glued liquid plastic. You can disguise the wooden slats in the upper part of the window opening by gluing outside plastic trim.

After replacing and installing double-glazed windows, window openings need finishing. And if only a specialist is required to install the window, then perform Finishing work everyone can. This process has simple technology, so installing plastic slopes with your own hands is not at all difficult. Practical, inexpensive, easy-to-use plastic panels can be installed in just 3-4 hours, completely changing appearance window opening.

To install slopes efficiently, you should thoroughly clean the surfaces of the opening and prepare everything necessary tools and materials. Plastic panels must have a thickness of at least 8 mm, and their length and width must correspond to the parameters of the opening. Plastic that is too thin will not last long, and it can easily be damaged during installation.

In addition to the panels, you will need:

You can start finishing no earlier than 36 hours after installing the double-glazed window. During this time, the mounting foam on which the frame is installed has time to completely harden, and even accidentally touching the structure, it will not be possible to move it.

Now you need to clean and prepare the walls of the opening by performing the following operations:

Production and installation of plastic slopes

When the walls of the opening are dry, a vapor barrier film is glued around the perimeter. At the joints, film pieces are laid with an overlap of 5-7 cm and glued along the seam. The edges of the film should not protrude beyond the window frame. After this, they begin to make slopes.

Step 1. Installation of the starting profile

The starting profile is screwed onto the outer edge of the window frame using short self-tapping screws. In the corners, when connecting a horizontal strip with a vertical one, the profile is fastened so that its inner walls fit tightly to each other, without gaps or cracks.

Step 2. Attaching wooden slats

Fastening wooden slats

Take slats 15 mm thick and 40 mm wide, cut them to the width and height of the outer edge of the opening. Using driven dowels, the slats are attached along the perimeter with their flat side to the surface so that their edges do not extend beyond the plane of the wall. Both the top and side slats must be aligned horizontally and vertically using a level. If the walls of the opening are not smooth enough, thin wedges are placed under the slats.

Step 3. Cutting the slopes

The length and width of the opening walls, as well as the bevel angle on each side, are measured very accurately. Cut lines are marked on the panel and slope blanks are cut out using a jigsaw or a sharp knife.

By the way, you can read about plastering slopes with your own hands on our website.

The resulting parts are applied to the walls and to the top of the opening, their location and tightness in the corners are checked.

Step 4. Installation of slopes

The F-shaped profile is cut to the size of the outer perimeter of the opening and the ends are filed at an angle of 45 degrees. A section of the profile is applied to the rail so that it is completely covered with plastic, but does not overlap the groove for attaching the slope. Secure the profile to the rail with stapler staples. The remaining sections are mounted in the same way.

Blank upper slope laid in the upper starting profile, having previously covered it with sealant. Holding the slope suspended, fill the gap between the panel and the wall with insulation. The insulation layer should not be too thick or have voids. The outer edge of the slope is inserted into the groove of the profile and pressed lightly to level the panel.

Next, install the side slopes, carefully distributing the thermal insulation material. If the external walls are insulated, there is no need to additionally insulate the slopes. In this case, the voids between the panels and the base of the slopes are filled with polyurethane foam. It is very important not to overdo it here, since excess foam can squeeze out the panels or bend them in an arc. It is advisable to use foam with a low coefficient of expansion, apply it in small portions, evenly distributing it along the height of the gap.

Step 5. Finishing

The areas where the panels meet each other and the window sill must be thoroughly degreased. Next, the seams and cracks are filled acrylic sealant. With a clean rag soaked in acetone, wipe away traces of glue and sealant on the panels and profile, and plaster the area of ​​the opening under the window sill.

Plastic slopes are also used to decorate the doorway. The process of installing them is slightly different from installing window slopes. Preparing the surface of the opening is done in the same way: hardened foam around door frame cut with a knife, the walls are cleaned of wallpaper, paint or plaster, and all cracks are carefully sealed with mortar. If you plan to attach the slopes to the surface itself, it should be leveled with cement-sand mortar. If used frame technology, it is enough to seal the cracks and deep recesses.

To work you will need:

Step 1. Frame installation

Measure the width of the opening walls from the door frame to the corner line. The slats are cut into pieces according to measurements. Mark on the side walls with a pencil horizontal lines at a distance of 50-60 cm. Using the markings, drill holes for dowels and secure the slats. If the surface is uneven, use mounting wedges or thin bars that are placed under the slats. 3 transverse bars are attached to the ceiling - 2 in the corners and one in the middle.

Step 2. Cutting the panels

On the panel, mark cutting lines with a pencil, forming a slope. The angle of inclination is measured especially carefully, because mismatched joints cannot always be repaired unnoticed. All fragments should be 10-12 cm wider than the sheathed surface in order to cover the edges of the corners. It is necessary to cut three blanks - 2 side and one for the ceiling. After this, the blanks are placed against the walls of the opening and the correct cutting is checked.

Step 3. Installation of slopes

Take the first slope and apply it to the wall of the doorway. Having aligned the joints at the corners, mark the fold line on the back side of the workpiece with a pencil. Using a sharp knife, make a vertical slit in the panel cavity, leaving it intact. front side. Apply the slope to the surface again, level it and screw it to the frame with small self-tapping screws.

When the main part of the slope is secured, screw the protruding edge. To do this, determine the border of the panel, step 2 cm away from it towards the opening and draw a vertical line. According to this marking, 6-7 holes are drilled, wooden wedges are hammered into them, and then the edge of the slope is pressed against the wall and screwed, aligning the screws to the level of the wedges. Instead of wedges, you can use dense wooden plugs.

The second side slope is installed, after which the ceiling is sheathed with a panel. The upper edge of this workpiece should overlap the ends of the side projections; After installation is completed, the material is carefully cut at an angle and the joints are glued. The internal seams are coated with sealant, the excess is removed with a clean rag, and if desired, the heads of the screws are covered to match the color of the slopes.

Video - Installation of a slope on a door

Frameless finishing method

If the walls of the opening are perfectly smooth and even, you can simply glue the slopes:

• To increase adhesion, the surface is coated with a primer deep penetration and dried;
• plastic panels are cut according to measurements so that the edge of the slope falls exactly on the corner of the wall;
• after this, glue is applied around the perimeter of the workpiece and several strokes in the center, and then pressed to the surface;
• until the glue has hardened, align the corners and edges;
• glue the side slopes, then close the lintel. The side cuts of the top panel should overlap the edges of the slopes by 2-3 mm.

Finally, the vertical seams are sealed, and along the outer perimeter of the opening they are fastened decorative trims to match the color of the door and slopes.

Video - Do-it-yourself plastic slopes

Video - How to make slopes on plastic windows

Not all companies involved in the installation of plastic windows include the installation of slopes in the list of services provided. Unreasonably high fees are sometimes demanded for the construction of slopes. If you have the appropriate equipment, materials and basic knowledge, you can do this task yourself.

The slopes protect the seams from moisture and provide thermal insulation. There are several ways to install slopes: plastering, installing plasterboard or PVC sheets.

Installation of plaster slopes (plastering slopes)

Do-it-yourself installation of plaster slopes will require a lot of time to complete. This method is usually chosen for the restoration of existing slopes during overhaul. To create slopes during the in-line process cosmetic repairs it is better to choose other materials. After all, when performing plaster and putty wallpaper covering around the window opening will inevitably deteriorate. If during dismantling old surface If the edge of the slope has crumbled, it is necessary to install a metal corner.

Installation of beacons

Professionals carry out plastering on lighthouses - wooden or metal devices. If you need to “build up” a small layer, then you can get by with marks made from a mixture with the addition of gypsum. For beginners it is better to purchase ready-made plaster beacons. The first beacon is placed at the very window or door block so that the layer of plaster lies on the frame by at least 50 mm. During the installation of beacons, all distances are verified building level or laser level. The second beacon is placed in the corners of the box. The distances between the first and second beacons should be the same along the entire perimeter of the window opening.

Plastering the slope

To plaster slopes indoors, you can use gypsum dry plaster. This solution is a quick-drying solution; it is better to mix it using a construction mixer. This type of plaster can be applied in a thicker layer than cement-sand plaster, which is important if you have to cover up deep potholes in old slopes.

Add sand to the cement mixture at the rate of ½ if you need to apply a layer of plaster more than 3 centimeters. This will allow the layer to harden faster. Before adding sand to the solution, it is better to sift it. External slopes on windows are treated cement mixture or facade starting putty in combination with water-repellent additives. If in the house plastic windows, then before plastering you will also need to carry out thermal insulation. Otherwise, in the cold season, the glass will sweat a lot.

The plaster is applied in several layers, each of which requires drying. First, spraying is carried out, then soil is produced in 1-2 layers. Last to be performed finishing layer. The next layer of the mixture is applied only after completely dry previous one. After this, the surface is puttied, thus getting rid of smaller irregularities. It is impossible to apply putty in a thick layer. If you need to apply another layer of putty, then the previous one must be primed. Most last layer- finishing putty. As it dries, it becomes lighter. Next stage- grinding, which is performed with a grinder.

Small gaps at the junction of the putty and the window or door block are sealed with paintable sealant. The joint is trimmed by 2-3 mm with a utility knife at an angle of 450. The resulting recess is primed. Using a gun, the surface is coated with sealant so that the groove is completely filled. The sealant strip should be as smooth as possible. To do this, apply masking tape. The sealant is leveled with a small rubber spatula, after which the masking tape is removed.

The surface of the slope must be primed with a wide brush in order to prevent cracking and prepare for subsequent painting. Can be painted with solvent based enamel. But recently it is increasingly used acrylic paint. The slopes are finished in two layers. The second layer is applied after the first has completely dried. This way the base will not show through the paint layer. Completing all stages will take about a week.

Drywall slopes

One of the advantages plasterboard slopes Before plastic ones is their practicality. In case of minor damage or contamination of the top layer, plasterboard, unlike plastic, can be repaired. To restore the slope to its original aesthetic properties, it is enough to putty it again, sand it and paint it. To make slopes from plasterboard, you don’t need any special skills, but it will take a lot of time to make them. Installation takes place in several stages: creating a frame (with frame method), laying drywall, puttying, priming, and painting. Such slopes are durable and practical. However, they have a significant disadvantage - they absorb moisture. Therefore, for rooms with high humidity And exterior finishing they are not suitable.

Laying plasterboard slopes on the frame

Includes quality metal-plastic windows A profile for installing plasterboard slopes is always included. Availability of the profile must be checked directly with the manufacturer or supplier. If it is not available, you can use a galvanized profile. For laying drywall on slopes doorways a metal profile is also used. Before installing the window unit, the profile is mounted in the groove provided for this purpose.

Typically, the installation of slopes is carried out the next day after the installation of windows. Then the surface is treated with polyurethane foam.

Now the window block should stand. After 24 hours, the plastic or wooden spacers are removed and the excess foam is cut off.

Place it in the groove around the perimeter of the opening, and then along the line where the drywall joins window block screw the guide profile with self-tapping screws. The frame is installed before insulating the slope mineral wool. The insulation is placed in the voids between the profiles. The angle of repose is set to 950. Drywall is mounted to the frame.

Regardless of the method of installation of slopes, drywall is sanded. The gaps between the sheets are filled with putty. Only after this do they begin priming and painting. To prevent the corners from delaminating, a galvanized metal corner is installed around the perimeter.

As when plastering slopes, at the junction of the window frame and the slope (in this case, drywall), a recess is made at an angle of 450, covered with masking tape and treated with acrylic-based putty. Acrylic will harden completely after 12 hours. After this, the slopes are painted.

Frameless method of installing slopes

It is rational to use frameless technology when you need to lay drywall on old slopes. To do this, the surface is cleaned of previous finishing and construction materials and a primer is applied.

When making slopes already existing sheet The plasterboard is attached to the guide profile with self-tapping screws and glued pointwise to the base using the Perfilix mixture. Glue made from this mixture sets very quickly. Therefore, drywall must be cut in advance.

For better fixation, drywall is pressed wooden block, which is struck with a rubber mallet. To support the upper horizontal slope in the desired position during gluing, spacers from the window sill are used. The minimum time during which it is necessary to fix the surface is an hour. The slopes are left for 2-3 days until completely dry. During this time, the outer edge of the slope (the junction of the drywall and the wall) is left open. This will make the glue dry much faster. After the glue has dried, the edges of the slopes are covered with acrylic. Next, the surface must be finished with finishing putty.

Plastic slopes

The easiest way to complete the installation of a window unit is plastic slopes. They are easy to install and do not require special care, durable and moisture resistant. Depending on the style of the room and color range windows, you can choose the desired tone. For heat and sound insulation you will need mineral wool or foam insulation. Plastic slopes can be installed both “from scratch” and on an old wooden or plastered surface.

Types of plastic slopes

Plastic slopes are suitable for external and interior decoration. They can be installed on the day of installation of the double-glazed window. There are several types of PVC slopes: foamed plastic, plastic-coated plasterboard and sandwich slopes.

Plastic sandwich panels

Recently, slopes made of sandwich panels have often been installed. Their cost is low, they are not at all afraid of moisture, and can be matte, glossy or imitation wood. The structure of this material resembles a sponge, thanks to which the slopes retain heat better. After installing such slopes, the appearance of condensation on the glass is a rare occurrence. The reason for the “fogging” of windows in this case lies in an improperly equipped ventilation system. In the production of sandwich slopes, panels with a thickness of 1 cm are used.

Along the perimeter of the outer edge of the window opening, we strengthen the wood strip with self-tapping screws, using a level to determine its location. The rail will take on the load of the slope. Therefore, it must be secured securely.

The starting profile is installed in the grooves. The slope itself is attached to the profile, after which insulation is carried out (the insulation is placed behind the plastic). The outer edge of the slopes is mounted to the wall using screws, dowels or brackets. The first method is the easiest. Don't worry that the screw heads will be visible. Self-tapping screws are screwed as deep as possible into the panel and hidden with plugs.

Installation of slopes using brackets is carried out as follows: the first bracket is attached to the wall with double-sided mounting tape, and the second to the slope. The brackets are connected to each other with self-tapping screws. The side slopes are fixed to the window sill with glue, then glued to the adjacent ones. The cracks are treated with sealant.

Foamed PVC slopes

Slopes made of integral polyvinyl chloride have a fairly smooth upper layer, are easily cut with a grinder. In order to bend PVC at an angle, small cuts are made at the bend points. If you need to make a slope in the shape of a semicircle, then better material than foamed polyvinyl chloride, you won’t find it. To form the necessary arc, frequent cuts are made. However, it should be remembered that the furrows should not exceed one third of the thickness of the slope. The cuts must be treated with glue.

In pre-prepared furrows in polyurethane foam Apply glue and install the panel. As with installation using the previously described methods, we attach a metal profile to the box and attach plastic to it. We blow out the space between the PVC and the wall with a strip of foam, leaving small space for its swelling. Next, proceed to fastening the profile to outer corner. The joints are treated with silicone, smoothing its surface with a rubber spatula or a damp cloth. Installation of slopes made of plasterboard with PVC coating is carried out in the same way as those made of plastic.

Installing slopes with your own hands - great way Learn new skills and save money at the same time. And properly completed finishing will help hide some of the shortcomings of construction and repair work and minor mistakes made during the installation of PVC windows.