Molded MDF - tips for working with the material

Molded MDF - the main advantages

If you chose it on the considered element of decor, the load you get a huge number of advantages:

• Installing MDF panels does not include preparatory work with a surface.In other words, you do not have to spend time and money on the alignment of the walls, or, say, to clean them from old finishing materials.
• panel installation technology enables efficient use of the distance, which is obtained between the finishing material and the wall.Thus, it is possible to lay underneath layer of soundproofing .In addition, it can be a heater, which will make the room much warmer and cozier.
• Finishing is possible not only on the walls but also on the ceiling.In this mounting technology do not differ from each other.

Attention!One of the main advantages of MDF panels is the ability to quickly, and without damaging the material, to make its disassembly!

In addition to these advantages, there is one more - it is possible to combine the methods of installation.Simply put, handyman can put the panel vertically, horizontally and even diagonally.Thanks to a wide range of panel colors can be from simple walls to build a true work of architectural art that, for sure, will appreciate your household.

Molded MDF: installation

Before you run to the store for the finishing materials, make sure that you have all the necessary tools.So, to make installation of lining MDF, you definitely come in handy:

• roulette;
• level;
• screws;
• drill;
• hammer with nails.

In addition, during the acquisition of the finishing materials should ensure that it was equipped with all the necessary fastening materials.In addition to the panels, please note you will need the bars to make installation of the lath.

distance between the uprights is fixed sheathing shall not exceed 50 centimeters!

When it is, calculate the required number of wall panels.Typically, the height of the dwelling does not exceed 2.5 meters.For this reason, the panel made 2.6 meters.So, we proceed to the calculation, you need to consider the following:

• As already mentioned, the height of the surfacing material is 2.6 meters, which involves cutting each strip of 100 mm.
• During calculation of the material, consider the fact that by 5 millimeters sneaks due to the fact that there is a connection between panels.Thus, the net width laid lining is 163 mm.
• Do not forget to take away from the total area of ​​the area of ​​windows and doorways.To these places to finish stacking, there is a lot of decorative skirting boards MDF panels.
• In places where the wall is adjacent to the ceiling, use the quirk - a kind of decorative moldings.
• Regarding joint floor with a wall, in these places used by the baseboard or plinth strip.
• At the corners of internal and external types will be mounted special folding angle.
• To generate additional decorating the walls finished, you can use the casing, which will complete the whole idea of ​​the master.

algorithm mounting lining MDF

So, when all the tools are ready, and the required amount of material is calculated, you can begin to work.We suggest to consider the entire process in order of priority action:

• immediately made marking walls for placement of lath struts.You will need a tape measure and pencil building.Every 50 cm is the label, which will be attached later and a wooden block.
• Attach bars at the marked locations using screws, you can if the wall is made of wood, or by means of dowel-nails.
• first wall panel should be established strictly on the level vertically.After that, at least in places 4 attached special brackets (klyaymery).
• klyaymerov Fixation to a wooden bar made with nails.
• panel is set so that the groove has entered into klyaymer.
• Follow strip of finishing material is mounted so that its crest is clearly went into the first fixed panel slot.
• operation is repeated with the other bands.
• To complete the finishing work is done fixing all the decorative elements, which we mentioned earlier.

Thus, the installation of such finishing elements may well compete putty or plaster .You not only save time, but also the savings that can then be spent on a banquet in honor of the completion of the renovation!