Plastic panels are a material for quick and economical, but at the same time, sound and effective decoration. Exceptional practicality, ease of installation and unlimited decorative possibilities provide it with high demand and “open access” to various corners of the house.
The panels are made of polyvinyl chloride by passing the raw material through certain forms.After cooling, molten PVC turns into a light and durable sheet, which consists of two plates interconnected by jumpers. The joints serve as stiffeners and give lamellas strength. This design allows you to save light weight sheet and provide it with maximum flexibility. Voids are formed inside the panel - sections that reduce thermal conductivity and increase sound insulation. Such products are classified as sectional. When fixing the material to the crate, it becomes possible to install an additional thermal insulation layer.
PVC panels are endowed with a number of undeniable advantages, among which:
unlimited possibilities of decorating - modern technical devices make it possible to provide a consumer with a huge variety of panels of all kinds of colors, with various prints and textures;
affordable cost - in comparison with tiles, porcelain stoneware, artificial stone;
simple installation - you can do without involving specialists, expensive tools, and when performing work, building dust does not form;
long service life - panel cladding retains its original appearance throughout the entire period of operation;
absolute immunity to moisture - steadily withstand water "attacks", protect the walls from getting wet, from the appearance of mold and the spread of fungus;
easy maintenance - the panels are easily washed with conventional detergents.
The disadvantages of plastic trim
During the ignition of polyvinyl chloride, toxic toxic substances are released. For this reason, it is not recommended for use in residential premises.
Sudden changes in temperature can damage the material.
Low resistance to mechanical damage. True, spoiled lamella can be easily replaced. To do this, it is desirable to have in stock sheets from the original batch that are ideally suited for color.If such material is not available, you can purchase several contrasting details and update the design.
Instability to influence of ultraviolet rays.
For outdoor work, you need to use panels with a special coating, which does not allow the paints to fade in the sun and change color.
Types of PVC panels for wall decoration
Plastic panels are divided into groups according to the type of design, the nature of the connection, the color and texture of the surface, purpose.
All PVC coatings can be divided into two main groups - sectional and sheet.
Section Panel Representatives
Euro lining - a long and narrow plastic lamella with a length of 3 m and a width of 10 cm. It is equipped with a wide lock;
“Polka” - differs from the previous version by a narrower lock system;
extended plates - with a length of up to 3 m, the width of the “board” can reach up to 50 cm;
reinforced lamellas - are distinguished by the presence of a double profile, and therefore are characterized by increased strength and resistance to stress.
Leafy
tile - a square-shaped part without a lock;
sheet elements without a locking system. The length can vary from 1.5 to 4.05 m, and the width is from 80 cm to 2.03 m.
In addition to sizes, panels differ in type of connection
seamless - stacked in a single even cloth, perfect for wall cladding;
bevelled - there is a bevel on the ends of the panels. During installation, a recess is formed at the joints of the strips;
with a relief surface - differ in the increased wear resistance.
Thanks to modern technology and plasticity of the material, it is possible to create panels with a variety of textures. It can be an extruded imitation of mosaics, wood, stones; volumetric geometric shapes - traditional and futuristic ornaments, floral elements.
The variety of design of smooth panels is amazing. Glossy and matte, plain and decorated with prints, photographs, mirrored, gilded - the design possibilities are endless today.
By appointment, the panels are divided into wall and ceiling. In the manufacture of the latter, thinner sheets of plastic are used.This allows you to minimize the weight of the cladding, but makes it more fragile. Therefore, such panels need to be mounted with special care. Walls need a stronger, thicker coating, so it turns out to be more weighty, but it can withstand certain mechanical influences.
How to choose the right panels
There are many panels for sale and it is not easy to make a choice. It is recommended that you start from the type of room you intend to decorate.
If it is a bathroom or toilet, give preference to smooth, moisture-resistant materials. Embossed surfaces are more difficult to wash. Lime deposits may appear on them, which will be impossible to clean without the help of aggressive chemicals. And this will cause irreparable damage to the appearance of the finish.
For the corridor, solid shock-resistant materials are suitable, since frequent contact with the walls in a small room is inevitable. Textured surfaces are appropriate here - imitation of leather, wood or natural stone. On a heterogeneous coating, slight scuffs and scratches are not visible.
For a loggia or balcony, durable, durable panels are suitable. It is better to use smooth trims. It is much easier to care for them than rough ones. And there is always plenty of dust on the balcony. In order to mitigate the effects of ultraviolet radiation, it is better to choose light shades.
There are no such problems in the living room, moreover, smooth plastic strips can reduce the price of the interior of this room. Therefore, textured 3d panels are appropriate here, in the form of a spectacular composition on an accent wall.
It is important to pay attention to the quality of the finishing elements. Check the products for chips, deformations, the number of cells inside - the strength of the skin, the quality of the lock joint, depend on this.
Materials from different batches may vary in shade. Therefore, you should clarify this point in advance.
Calculations
The well-known saying - "A lot - not a little" is irrelevant in this case. Of course, excess is better than a lack of panels, but paying for excess materials is useless. Surplus should not be more than 10%. Otherwise, in the end, to the chagrin of irrationally spent finances will be added concern about the need to store or get rid of unnecessary lamellas and profiles.
The calculation takes into account the necessary elements for:
frame - their number is calculated depending on the position of the panels - vertical or horizontal. The racks of the crate are installed perpendicular to them. The pitch between the racks is 35-40 cm;
fasteners - dowel-nails must be fixed at a distance of 35-50 cm. The required number of clamps per square meter is about 25 pieces;
lamels - the area of the wall is divided by the area of the panel. The result is equal to the required number of strips. The number of sheets in the form of tiles is determined by square meters;
additional elements - to determine the desired number of moldings, calculate the perimeter of the room, take into account the number of external and internal angles.
Installation technology for plastic panels
There are various options for wall cladding with PVC panels.
Fastening on a previously prepared crate;
Fixing directly to the wall with liquid nails. The surface in this case should be perfectly flat and smooth.
Tools and Materials
Depending on the chosen technology of the work, you may need:
drill with a perforator, miscellaneous drills and drills;
screwdriver;
screwdriver set;
construction stapler;
self-tapping screws, kleimers and other consumables;
level;
gun for liquid nails and silicone sealant;
construction knife;
finishing material and accessories.
Materials used for crate
To equip the crates, various materials are used. The frame is made of wooden, metal or plastic elements. Lathing Options
From wood - assembled from wooden battens. The bars must not be damaged. It is better to refuse spoiled immediately, warning the probability of structural failure. Reiki should be treated with an antiseptic composition to avoid rotting and infection with bark beetles.
The plastic profile is not afraid of dampness and fungus. There are several types of these fasteners. There are starting U-shaped, F-shaped, H-shaped profiles, as well as angular - for internal, external corners and universal. For the equipment of supporting structures using plastic slats.
Metal profile - the frame is made according to the same principle as for drywall. It has the highest carrying capacity, durability.
Wall marking and installation of the lathing
Before proceeding directly to the creation of the frame, it is necessary to mark the wall. Initially, its scheme is executed on paper. This step allows you to accurately calculate the amount of material and fasteners. Then the drawing is transferred to the wall. The marking helps to build the structure with high speed and maximum accuracy.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a wall frame
The installation process of a wooden crate includes the following steps
installation of uprights;
fixation of transverse rails;
installation of additional vertical stiffeners - if necessary;
additional reinforcement of the structure with sealant.
A wooden crate is an excellent option for dry and often ventilated rooms. For wet rooms, a frame made of aluminum or plastic profile is more appropriate.
The metal crate is suitable not only for fixing sheet materials - ordinary drywall, gypsum board, fiberboard, chipboard, MDF, but also for plastic slats. It allows you to hide the unevenness of walls and ceilings.
First of all, lower and upper are fastened, then vertical guides. These elements are carefully aligned relative to each other.Set transverse horizontal parts. When covering the ceiling, the guides are suspended using U-shaped brackets. The height of the suspensions is leveled with the help of a level.
The guides of the plastic laths are installed strictly perpendicular to the decorative lamellas. Otherwise, the fasteners are special clips that cannot snap into place and effectively hold the panels. The distance between the profiles is 30 cm.
Mounting lamellas and installing moldings
Set the corner element with the grooves for the panels.
Attach floor and ceiling skirting boards.
Measure the height of the first panel, taking into account the depth of the grooves of the skirting boards and cut it with a construction knife.
Insert the first panel into the slots of the corner with the narrow castle side.
Fix using brackets or screws on the side of a wide shelf for installation.
Subsequent slats are inserted with a narrow shelf into the groove of the previous panel, aligning the parts as tightly as possible.
The last lamella is installed with force between the previous strip and the final molding. If it does not fit, the excess part is cut off.
Fixing panels with glue
If the surface of the walls is even, you can do without crates and save space and money for the purchase of materials. In this case, fasteners are made on “liquid nails”. They should not contain a solvent that “corrodes” the plastic.
Wall preparation
With this method of facing, the preparation of the walls should be treated with special care. Surfaces should be cleaned by removing all protrusions and irregularities, apply an antifungal primer. An extra coat of putty may be needed to create a perfectly even base. After this, you need to wait until the wall has completely dried.
To save money, buy a putty with antifungal substances already dissolved in it.
Pasting
Pasting takes place in several stages
A special glue is applied to the wall with a gun.The coating area should not exceed the size of two lamellas, since liquid nails dry quickly.
A corner is being installed.
Wall panels are mounted - the first is inserted into the groove of the angular profile and pressed to the base. Strong point pressure is unacceptable - you can overdo it and make a crack. Further, the lamellas are glued one after another until the completion of the glued area.
Finishing molding is fixed.
Decorative components are installed - floor and ceiling skirting boards.
What rooms is suitable for wall decoration with PVC panels?
The main advantages of plastic are moisture resistance and easy maintenance. These properties are especially valuable for such rooms as a bathroom, bathroom, kitchen - where there is high humidity and there is the possibility of persistent pollution. This directly relates to the wall sections above the bathroom and the washbasin, in the working area of the kitchen, and the partition in the toilet. PVC panels will protect the walls from getting wet and mold, and washing them is not at all difficult.
In living quarters, the walls should breathe. Therefore, it is not recommended to completely cover them with plastic in the living room, study, bedroom, nursery. Decoration with PVC panels can be present in their interior only in the form of individual fragments.
In the hallway, due to the increased resistance to abrasion, a plastic coating will come in handy. However, it is better to abandon it in the exit zone, since toxic substances can block the path to salvation when ignited. This is especially true for narrow corridors.
Panels are an excellent material for decorating a loggia or balcony. Sheathe a small room you can do it yourself. One day of work and a neat and aesthetic interior at your service. When choosing a material, it is worth considering the possibility of a color change from direct exposure to sunlight and limited to light neutral shades. However, if the glazing of the balcony is endowed with sun protection, the risk of burnout of paints disappears.Maintaining the original appearance is not difficult, because the coating is easily washed. Therefore, it will not be difficult to care for him.
The use of PVC panels allows you to update the interior quickly and without much cost.
Plastic panels are a material for quick and economical, but at the same time, sound and effective decoration. Exceptional practicality, ease of installation and unlimited decorative possibilities provide it with high demand and “open access” to various corners of the house.
Content
The advantages and disadvantages of wall paneling
The panels are made of polyvinyl chloride by passing the raw material through certain forms.After cooling, molten PVC turns into a light and durable sheet, which consists of two plates interconnected by jumpers. The joints serve as stiffeners and give lamellas strength. This design allows you to save light weight sheet and provide it with maximum flexibility. Voids are formed inside the panel - sections that reduce thermal conductivity and increase sound insulation. Such products are classified as sectional. When fixing the material to the crate, it becomes possible to install an additional thermal insulation layer.
PVC panels are endowed with a number of undeniable advantages, among which:
The disadvantages of plastic trim
Types of PVC panels for wall decoration
Plastic panels are divided into groups according to the type of design, the nature of the connection, the color and texture of the surface, purpose.
All PVC coatings can be divided into two main groups - sectional and sheet.
Section Panel Representatives
Leafy
In addition to sizes, panels differ in type of connection
Thanks to modern technology and plasticity of the material, it is possible to create panels with a variety of textures. It can be an extruded imitation of mosaics, wood, stones; volumetric geometric shapes - traditional and futuristic ornaments, floral elements.
The variety of design of smooth panels is amazing. Glossy and matte, plain and decorated with prints, photographs, mirrored, gilded - the design possibilities are endless today.
By appointment, the panels are divided into wall and ceiling. In the manufacture of the latter, thinner sheets of plastic are used.This allows you to minimize the weight of the cladding, but makes it more fragile. Therefore, such panels need to be mounted with special care. Walls need a stronger, thicker coating, so it turns out to be more weighty, but it can withstand certain mechanical influences.
How to choose the right panels
There are many panels for sale and it is not easy to make a choice. It is recommended that you start from the type of room you intend to decorate.
If it is a bathroom or toilet, give preference to smooth, moisture-resistant materials. Embossed surfaces are more difficult to wash. Lime deposits may appear on them, which will be impossible to clean without the help of aggressive chemicals. And this will cause irreparable damage to the appearance of the finish.
For the corridor, solid shock-resistant materials are suitable, since frequent contact with the walls in a small room is inevitable. Textured surfaces are appropriate here - imitation of leather, wood or natural stone. On a heterogeneous coating, slight scuffs and scratches are not visible.
For a loggia or balcony, durable, durable panels are suitable. It is better to use smooth trims. It is much easier to care for them than rough ones. And there is always plenty of dust on the balcony. In order to mitigate the effects of ultraviolet radiation, it is better to choose light shades.
There are no such problems in the living room, moreover, smooth plastic strips can reduce the price of the interior of this room. Therefore, textured 3d panels are appropriate here, in the form of a spectacular composition on an accent wall.
It is important to pay attention to the quality of the finishing elements. Check the products for chips, deformations, the number of cells inside - the strength of the skin, the quality of the lock joint, depend on this.
Calculations
The well-known saying - "A lot - not a little" is irrelevant in this case. Of course, excess is better than a lack of panels, but paying for excess materials is useless. Surplus should not be more than 10%. Otherwise, in the end, to the chagrin of irrationally spent finances will be added concern about the need to store or get rid of unnecessary lamellas and profiles.
The calculation takes into account the necessary elements for:
Installation technology for plastic panels
There are various options for wall cladding with PVC panels.
Tools and Materials
Depending on the chosen technology of the work, you may need:
Materials used for crate
To equip the crates, various materials are used. The frame is made of wooden, metal or plastic elements.
Lathing Options
Wall marking and installation of the lathing
Before proceeding directly to the creation of the frame, it is necessary to mark the wall. Initially, its scheme is executed on paper. This step allows you to accurately calculate the amount of material and fasteners. Then the drawing is transferred to the wall. The marking helps to build the structure with high speed and maximum accuracy.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a wall frame
The installation process of a wooden crate includes the following steps
A wooden crate is an excellent option for dry and often ventilated rooms. For wet rooms, a frame made of aluminum or plastic profile is more appropriate.
The metal crate is suitable not only for fixing sheet materials - ordinary drywall, gypsum board, fiberboard, chipboard, MDF, but also for plastic slats. It allows you to hide the unevenness of walls and ceilings.
First of all, lower and upper are fastened, then vertical guides. These elements are carefully aligned relative to each other.Set transverse horizontal parts. When covering the ceiling, the guides are suspended using U-shaped brackets. The height of the suspensions is leveled with the help of a level.
The guides of the plastic laths are installed strictly perpendicular to the decorative lamellas. Otherwise, the fasteners are special clips that cannot snap into place and effectively hold the panels. The distance between the profiles is 30 cm.
Mounting lamellas and installing moldings
Fixing panels with glue
If the surface of the walls is even, you can do without crates and save space and money for the purchase of materials. In this case, fasteners are made on “liquid nails”. They should not contain a solvent that “corrodes” the plastic.
Wall preparation
With this method of facing, the preparation of the walls should be treated with special care. Surfaces should be cleaned by removing all protrusions and irregularities, apply an antifungal primer. An extra coat of putty may be needed to create a perfectly even base. After this, you need to wait until the wall has completely dried.
Pasting
Pasting takes place in several stages
What rooms is suitable for wall decoration with PVC panels?
The main advantages of plastic are moisture resistance and easy maintenance. These properties are especially valuable for such rooms as a bathroom, bathroom, kitchen - where there is high humidity and there is the possibility of persistent pollution. This directly relates to the wall sections above the bathroom and the washbasin, in the working area of the kitchen, and the partition in the toilet. PVC panels will protect the walls from getting wet and mold, and washing them is not at all difficult.
In living quarters, the walls should breathe. Therefore, it is not recommended to completely cover them with plastic in the living room, study, bedroom, nursery. Decoration with PVC panels can be present in their interior only in the form of individual fragments.
In the hallway, due to the increased resistance to abrasion, a plastic coating will come in handy. However, it is better to abandon it in the exit zone, since toxic substances can block the path to salvation when ignited. This is especially true for narrow corridors.
Panels are an excellent material for decorating a loggia or balcony. Sheathe a small room you can do it yourself. One day of work and a neat and aesthetic interior at your service. When choosing a material, it is worth considering the possibility of a color change from direct exposure to sunlight and limited to light neutral shades. However, if the glazing of the balcony is endowed with sun protection, the risk of burnout of paints disappears.Maintaining the original appearance is not difficult, because the coating is easily washed. Therefore, it will not be difficult to care for him.
The use of PVC panels allows you to update the interior quickly and without much cost.