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August 12, 2017 18:06

How to fix a plastic plinth

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Plastic plinth has long replaced the wooden and almost completely ousted from the market.It is comfortable and functional products that can not only create a neat transition from the floor to the walls or the ceiling, but also to hide under a ubiquitous wires and communications.In this article we describe in detail how to install plastic moldings, and how to choose the best option for your home.

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Features plastic skirting

plastic skirting boards made of PVC extrusion mass, passing through shape under high pressure.The result is a solid product with high strength and precise geometry.On many models edge cover rubber material to the plinth can fit snugly to the floor and wall.However, in any case, the benefits of using profiles are obvious - you do not need to engage the finish treatment angles, you get a flat and smooth surface of the desired color and texture, carefully hide wires and communications.

are two main types of plastic moldings: Carpet and linoleum.There are also generic versions suitable for all types of coverings, whether tiles, laminate or hardwood floor.The main difference between carpet plinth is special L-shaped form.It is necessary to simultaneously press the cover and place in the profile of the groove edge of the carpet.As a result, it seems that the plinth made of the same material as the floor itself.

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There is also a classification baseboards depending on the components in the composition and method of manufacture that in total affects the stiffness:

  1. Hard - classic solid planks, which set in the floor or the ceiling.They have a decorative profile for a typical wood milling pattern.Such a plinth made of pure PVC, so they have all the qualities inherent to this material: durability, wear resistance, relative flexibility and a wide choice of colors.Hard skirting the most popular because they are easy to mount and under them you can hide the wires.
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  2. Soft - like plinth are a flexible tape made of PVC profiles.It spread around the room whole segment, which to some extent is much better than working with a single-piece products, because finishing is obtained without seams.However, due to the low performance of aesthetic soft baseboards are not very popular.Basically, they can be found in administrative and office buildings.Of the merits can distinguish low price, harmless to health, the ability to use in rooms with uneven walls.For mounting of the plastic plinth using polyurethane glue or putty finish.
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As often for repairs in apartments and houses used rigid skirting, we will describe the installation of the technology for them.But before that, it is worth noting that despite the fact that the market presents a wide range of models in different colors and textures, it is recommended to choose products from the same batch.Otherwise, minor color differences may occur.Also be aware of how the method was colored material: bulk, printed or acrylic lamination.This data will help you to choose the baseboard for any interior.The most popular film laminated profiles, as they are quite believable simulate the texture of wood, but many times stronger and more durable.

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Advantages of PVC products:

  1. Plausible simulation of products from natural wood.
  2. high strength and wear resistance.
  3. Acceptable cost of plastic moldings.
  4. Not being decay and growth of molds.
  5. Moisture.
  6. color persists throughout life.
  7. material is not deformed.The ability to accurately
  8. hide communication (models with cable channels).
  9. Easy installation.
  10. not have to guess how to cut the plastic moldings to dock corners - there is a special hardware.
  11. variety of texture and color of plastic baseboards allow you to pick an option for any interior.

Technical features

One of the most useful features is the ability to plastic skirting neatly conceal the wires and communications, thereby increasing aesthetics of the interior and cable protection from premature wear.Depending on the design features distinguish ordinary skirting and profiles with cable channels.The latter consist of two main parts: the plastic mounting plate with a cavity, where the wires are placed and decorative flap that hides the communication.

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Capacity skirting with cable channels may be different - from one to ten wires.For cases where you need to hide some wires, experts recommend buying a plinth with multiple channels inside - one for each cable.So you will be able to comply with the order and further protect each wire (if there is a circuit and melted insulation on one of them, it will not harm neighboring wires).Products without

cable channels are represented as solid profiles, which can not be fit for any communication.How do I attach the plastic plinth of such a plan will be discussed later.

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In the market you can find the so-called averaged model - a product with a mounting bar, which has a trough over the entire length.There it is possible to fit the phone cord or cable TV.Such models are commonly used in homes where there are too many appliances.

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Regardless of the design for all rigid PVC profiles, a special connecting fittings, designed to facilitate installation and maintenance.Decorative caps and fittings are also able to mask the flaws and mistakes made in the process.All external and internal angles, plugs and connectors should be selected according to the size of plastic moldings and colors.

Overview manufacturers

Before mounting the description, we would like to say a few words on how to choose a plastic plinth, or rather, what the manufacturer to prefer.The range offered by the market, is so varied that an ignorant person can only trust sales consultants.

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Overview of the most popular manufacturers of PVC skirting boards, on the Russian market:

  1. Cezar - one of the largest manufacturers with more than half a century of experience.In the early 200's, the company received a certificate of compliance with ISO 9001, which once again confirmed the high quality of products.In addition to plastic moldings Cezar produces laminate, tile profiles, siding and wall panels, Profiles for stairs, sills, etc.Plastic skirting Caesar - a durable wear-resistant surfacing materials made with a sense of style and offered at a reasonable price.
  2. KORNER - one of the largest manufacturers of PVC decorative materials in Europe.Korner Plastic skirting boards are popular for over 15 years, and every year the interest increases all - there are models with new colors and textures.Great demand for plastic moldings wenge due to the noble dark color and a plausible imitation of exotic wood.
  3. Arbiton - brand Décor, which supplies the market a wide range of products for interior decoration.In addition to plastic moldings Arbiton produces profiles for floors, floor insulation and various accessories.
  4. T.plast - the largest Russian manufacturer of finishing materials and components manufacturing.Besides plastic skirting t plast can distinguish PVC window sills, furniture, finishing corners.
  5. Dollken Weimar - a major German manufacturer of all kinds of fittings and connecting elements for connecting the floors and walls.Plastic skirting dollken are in great demand, despite the high cost.

So, among a huge variety of manufacturers from around the world, we have identified a few companies have earned a good reputation.When the choice is made, you can talk about how to fasten plastic moldings.

fastening methods

installation technology plastic moldings for the most part depends on the configuration of the model chosen, but also plays an important role in nature flooring.So, if the floor is laid laminate flooring or parquet, to them in any case impossible to fix the profile - it is necessary to fix it to the wall.Accordingly, the flatness of the walls also has a weight in this situation because the hard straight plinth gently attach will come to a curved surface.Below we will look at ways of securing the plastic plinth, choice of which depends on the specific situation.

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Clip-fasteners used for installation of conventional decorative baseboards without cable channels.They allow you to accurately capture the bar without disrupting its decorative surface with screws, nails or other external fasteners.Sami clips and the rear side of the plinth are designed so that after the installation of wall mounted you have to just lock the whip with clips.If the profile is installed in this way, you can easily at any time carry out the dismantling.However, when installing secondary panel is rarely possible to avoid defects as attachment and grooves strips are very unreliable and easily damaged.So, since the fixing elements are loosened, clip-on attachment are only recommended if the floor and walls in the room are perfectly aligned.

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How to attach the plastic clips on the plinth:

  1. Make markings around the perimeter of the room, putting my profile to the wall.
  2. Mark, at what distance from the surface of sex will be recorded clips.
  3. Start mounting hole should be located not less than 10 cm from the corner, the rest of the hole should go in increments of 20-50 cm.
  4. drilling depth should be at least 3 cm.
  5. Clean the surface from dust and insert theholes plastic dowels.
  6. Secure clips with screws, and then start to put on their plinths, starting from the corner.

Liquid nails for fastening

adhesive mounting method plastic skirting the easiest, because it does not require the use of special equipment.With this handle any job, but before deciding, you should be aware of the lack of one - will be very difficult to dismantle glued baseboard, and the second to use it will not work.It goes without saying that this method is not suitable for products with cable channels, as hereinafter communications service becomes difficult.

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So, to fix the plinth, you must try it at the place, prune according to the room geometry, apply liquid nails on the back side and press down gently into place.How and what to cut plastic moldings, you will learn in the next chapter.

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The latter method is the most reliable, but at the same time the most time-consuming than those described above.It is suitable for most popular models with cable channels and a removable decorative caps.

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How to fix the plastic plinth:

  1. Attach the profile to the wall and a simple pencil mark the drilling locations of holes for fasteners.They should not be located less than 50 cm apart.Fitting step width depends on the plinth and the material from which the walls are made.For wood, foam blocks and drywall installation step should be 20-30 cm for brick and concrete can be increased up to 40-50 cm.
  2. Drill holes for plastic anchors and hammer them with a hammer.
  3. Remove the dust and apply the bar-foundation to the installation site.The marker or pencil mark on it in terms of fasteners installed.Such a process may seem long, but you will be sure that the hole on the bar will coincide with the anchors in the wall.
  4. Start the installation bracket with angle.At the end of the slide trough, apply the whip and secure it with screws.
  5. Put the coupling element on the other end.
  6. Measure the next bar, saw off if necessary and replace.
  7. After processing the entire perimeter set decorative caps on the ends on both sides of the doorway.
  8. If you work in a spacious room, route the cable inside the plinth gradually, in the course of mounting brackets.If the room is small, you can first install the full profile, and then lend it to the cable.
  9. After laying communications put the upper trim strip.

Tip: To easily plinth into place and rested on the partition wall parts during measurements subtract 2-3 mm in length on each side.

The following video shows how to install the plastic plinth with cable-TV:

How to cut plastic moldings

Install PVC skirting is inevitably connected with their sharp angles to form neat or linear connections on the long walls.Since the PVC panels are hollow and flexible structure, the traditional method of cutting can not be applied to them - after drinking wood produced uneven edge and chips.On how correctly sliced ​​plinth depends on the final result of your work.Some errors and defects will help to disguise the plug and connecting fittings, but compliance with the instructions should not be neglected.

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decisive role played by the choice of the instrument - the cut in the plastic moldings?On this depends the accuracy of the cutting edge.The best option, according to experts, is a hacksaw, because unlike saw blades for wood, it is equipped with a fine tooth comb and divorce permissible width.But at the same time it restricted its use panels rigidity - it can not be used for thin products, as they are too sensitive and can break under the teeth of the saw.

Hand Jigsaw is the most gentle instrument, and if in doubt, than to cut plastic skirting a small thickness, it is better to use it.He leaves a perfectly clean cut and is suitable not only for flooring but also for ceiling products.The only negative - a small cloth not get to work quickly, and appropriate stuslo not always.

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Important: For cutting plastic moldings using blades for hand jigsaw with the teeth, but not circular saw blade with an abrasive coating.

If you are working with very very thin baseboards, try to cut them with a knife or a normal office building its modification with reinforced blade.However, to get a clean cut, it is best to practice on unnecessary segments.The main rule of the correct pruning - compliance with precise geometry.Otherwise you will not get an accurate connection seam between the two panels.Take a similar procedure "by eye" is almost impossible, especially a novice, so it is better to leave this venture.For this was invented miter box - a special tool to cut profiles at angles of 45 ° and 90 °.

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How to cut the corner of the plastic plinth using a miter box:

  1. Place the plinth in the tray, located in the center of the miter box.
  2. Attach the panel to the rough surface of the tool, to the cutting process does not damage the decorative front side.
  3. When you select the desired cut angle, make sure that the profile end protrudes beyond the edge of the diagonal guide slot miter box quite a bit.Since the panel is securely locked, and you get the perfect cut across the entire width.
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