Bathroom is a room, which is always a humidity of air masses.It does not depend on the manner in which it arranged in the ventilation path.If you previously could be seen in the design of this room only ceramic tiles, now often used to work plastics.If you recently how to sheathe the bathroom plastic panels known only to professionals, but now everyone can do it.It would be the desire.
Species plastic panels
So, we decided that sheathes the bathroom plastic panels.Immediately there is a problem of choice, because of the material on the market quite a large number.Plastics have different not only the quality of its manufacturing, but also in the structure, but also the external appearance.
plastic panels can be:
- in strips;
- in sheet form.
Fasten the two species is similar.
Types surfaces plastic panels
At the moment, a material such as plastic panels, there are several design options surface:
- smooth;
- rough;
- matte;
- glossy;
- block.
Council. Professionals do not recommend the use of glossy plastic panel in finishing the bathroom, as they will eventually be swept up plaque from the water.
plastic properties when changing the type of surface does not change.
What made plastic panels?
This material has excellent characteristics due to the raw material from which made.The plastic composition includes polivinilhloril, colorants, coupling elements and other additives which improve the material quality.
Specifications plastic panels
Bathroom, coated plastic panels (photo presented in the article, it is confirmed), has a rather unusual design.Previously, only the plastic used for lining the ceiling surface in the room.Now the panel is often mounted on the wall.
So plastic has several advantages over other surfacing materials.He:
- waterproof;
- practical;
- easy to install;
- durable;
- flame retardant;
- frost;
- wear;
- relatively strong.
is also worth noting that with proper installation of plastic has a high tightness.Under its surface will not collect moisture.
plastic panels do not absorb moisture.All of this provides a dense structure which does not have pores.Due to this water falling on the surface of the material does not disturb the appearance of the finish.
before sheathing panels bathroom, it is worth considering that the material is quite practical.It does not require special care.Simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth.You can even use while detergents different structure.
Council. This does not apply to plastic panels with a glossy surface.She can not use abrasive cleaners that may scratch leave.
Flame retardant plastic flame retardant panels provide the raw materials used to manufacture them.Under direct fire source can only melt the plastic, with the atmosphere does not emit harmful substances.
Frost manifested in the fact that this material can be used not only for interior decorating, but also for outdoor.He carries any great temperature changes.
addition, the plastic panels are durable and do not change their appearance for a long period of time.The average service life of plastic at the moment is not less than 15 years.
What surfaces can be mounted plastic panels?
Methods how sheathing panels PVC bathroom, based on the fact on which it will be carried out surface finishing.This can be:
- wall;
- ceiling.
principle of mounting material in this and in another case does not change.Just have further preparatory work on these surfaces which are slightly different.
installation steps
Before sheathe the bathroom plastic panels, it is necessary to know some of the nuances of work that will help make high-quality and durable finish.
There are a few milestones:
- surface preparation;
- mounting frame;
- fastening strips;
- surface finish decorative elements.
process of surface preparation
Some are convinced that, before sheathing bathroom plastic panels do not need to carry out preparatory work surface.This is not true.Initially, it is best to remove her old finish.Especially if it's plaster, which over time has already been set, and will crumble.Also dismantling exposed tile, which can be split off (if it falls on the inner surface defects are formed on the plastic panels).
Then, the surface is treated with special anti-fungal and antiseptic to help protect it from mold.
Council. is especially important to carry out such actions in the bathroom, because there is always high humidity.
process of mounting frame
According to the rules SNIP all the plastic panels are mounted on a pre-fabricated frame.It can be made of wood or metal.
Council. choice of material for the frame must be based on the technical characteristics of the premises.If it is wet, it is better to use metal profiles.
Although, if you make a wooden frame and cover it immediately with varnish or paint, it will serve no less effectively than metal.
For the construction of the frame wood needed:
- strips and planks of equal thickness;
- screws and dowels;
- screwdriver and hammer;
- jigsaw or a saw;
- building level or plumb line.
cells of the frame should be small.Their standard size is 30-60 cm. The only way you can securely fasten the plastic panels on its surface.
Council. Before sheathe the bathroom plastic panels and build a special frame for this, you need to explore ways of fastening strips together.And oriented in the creation of cells on them.This will allow to consolidate the material in the center of the frame member (on the board).
Installation
The man who first decided to do the repairs yourself, there is a question about how to sheathe the bathroom plastic panels.If you have already done all the preparatory work, it is, in principle, all the difficulties are over.Most importantly - securely attach the first strip of material, which will set the direction of installation followed.
In order to secure the panel smoothly, you need to use a level.The material exposed in the plane and is fixed to the frame staple gun.You can use this for the screws, but they are quite large, so there is a risk that the next panel would not go into the slot.
typesetting will be followed on the surface of the plastic strips.They have a lock "thorn-in-the-slot".They need to insert specific clicks.Especially if plastic seamless.Every third or fourth band fixed stapler.
important. material being cut to the desired size is best grinder that will leave clean cut.
Installation of decorative elements on the surface of the plastic
Once the work on installation of plastic panels are completed, you move on to the design of the joints of the ceiling and wall surfaces, as well as fixing skirting boards.If the latter would have no problem, here finished joints may be some nuances.
order not to have problems, it is necessary to remember the following: do the installation ceiling moldings or decorative bracket is only necessary with the help of a construction adhesive or sealant.Other ways to fix on the plastic surface finish will not turn.
