Trim the bathroom plastic panels ?

Decorating the bathroom plastic panels will be a good alternative classical decoration tiles.

plastic panels for the walls and ceiling of the bathroom and toilet are very popular among consumers, and there are two reasons: firstly, attractive appearance, and second, easy installation with their own hands and lower price compared withother finishing materials.

plastic panels have all the properties that are necessary for finishing the bathrooms, they are resistant to moisture and temperature changes, easy to clean and are not deformed by the impact of cleaning products.

varied design of the material will help you to make your bathroom attractive for a relatively small cost.

In the article you will see photos of finishes, as well as instructions on how to finish the walls and ceiling.The article will also be given to the video by looking that you will be able to repeat all the stages of the work with his own hands.

Selection and preparation of material

Choicepanels on the market is very large: you can choose the design, thickness, width and density of finishing materials, depending on their preferences and characteristics of the premises.

Most importantly, the panel was completely flat and smooth - this indicates the high quality of plastic from which they are made.

Another important aspect - the strength of the material - if it is too fragile, easy to bend, break and pierced, then the probability that it will serve you for a long time, is quite low.

most appropriate size for finishing the bathroom and toilet - 2700h250h10.

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buying the material, make sure that he was fromone party - then design and color will be the same.

panels The coating can be matte and glossy, and the pattern design - film or printed.

In the film the way it is applied on top of a special film which glue on plastic, and the second - is applied directly on the plastic panel.

materials differ by the type of seam - it may not be available, then the panels are joined tightly or be visible to each other.

This material has the following advantages: it is easy to install, so it will be easier to cope with repair their own hands, especially if the experience is not enough, and you take him less time and effort.For

material is easy to care, its cost is much lower than that of the tiles is resistance to moisture.

Another plus - if the walls in the bathroom noticeably uneven, the plastic can visually conceal this defect, as well as dents and other "cons".Also for the panels can be hidden pipes and other communications.

Of the minuses can be noted a short service life, compared, for example, tiles, becauseplastic - rather brittle material and can be bent or otherwise deformed.

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However, at least 5 years he will serve.Another drawback - the panels are made of synthetic material - plastic, and therefore much less environmentally friendly than natural materials.

However, no harmful substances it does not evolve, so place it in the bathroom or the toilet is quite safe.

Since salt goose and the wall of the bathroom or the toilet, especially small or unusually shaped, not always fit the standard size panels, the material before work usually have to cut.

Doing this is easy and you will need:

• line;
• knife;
• pencil;
• hacksaw.

initial incision is made with a knife with a ruler from the front plastic, the ends should be cut with a hacksaw, asthey are too hard for the knife.

After the material is cut, it must be folded down and notched turn places - thus, would be cut on the inside of plastic.

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Also, before starting work you need to choose a way to mount the panels - they can be mounted using screws or glue.Both of these methods have both positive and negative sides.

Less installation screws that this work is more difficult to do with their hands.You will have to drill a lot of holes to install the material.

However, there is a plus - the panel will simply remove in the future, becausescrews quickly and easily be turned out.

But for a small bathroom or toilet is an isolated method is not suitable, becausesignificantly reduces the size of the room.

much faster and easier it will be to fix the panel with adhesive.In addition, the cost of such repairs will be cheaper, becauseyou do not have to build a frame.

Another plus - you save all the space premises, which is very important for a small closet or bathroom.

Disadvantages of this type of installation - the complexity of the material removal and low "masking" the irregularities of the walls.

That is, if you are not able to thoroughly prepare the walls and level the surface, it will be very noticeable after installing the panels.

to the ceiling as possible both of these installation methods, and the pros and cons in this case will be similar.

surface preparation and installation of construction

Once you have purchased all the necessary materials, and determined with the method of installation, you must finish a bathroom and a toilet with plastic panels.

Whatever installation method you choose, you first need to prepare each of the room's walls.

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will simply delete When wireframe method of attachment tothe walls of the old cover and align them in places where rail will be installed for the crates.

for adhesive mounting method requires careful preparation of the walls: it is necessary to remove the old coating and adhesive, and then completely level the surface and dry it thoroughly.

After preparing the walls should be treated by means of mold and mildew, whatever the method of installation you choose.

mounting adhesive

first analyze adhesives mounting method.In this case, variations and irregularities of the walls should not be larger than 0.3 cm

Most importantly -. Align all the bumps, as if the wall will be small dents, under the panels that will not be noticeable.The corners of the walls must be sharp, otherwise the installation of panels will be very difficult.

better to watch the video and photos on the right line the walls, especially if you have not done it with their own hands.

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This stage - the most important, if you want to design your bathroom will beautiful.

Best for tight fit of the material to use liquid nails.

You can choose another type of glue, but do not use those that contain organic solvents - they are bad to keep the panel.

Liquid nails sold in special tubes, cylinders need to buy on the basis of consumption: approximately 1 tube x 5kv.m.

Glue is applied on the panel dotted along the entire length, except for the edges of the material.If you glue the edges, then after installing it can climb out and stain the outside of the material.

After applying the adhesive, the panel must be applied to the wall and locked in this position for about 5 minutes under pressure (easiest to push it simply hands).

gluing technology is very simple, the main thing - the right to lock the first panel.She put a spirit level and fasten with dowels at the top and bottom.

need not be removed in the future attachment, becausethey will be hidden under the baseboard to the ceiling and floor.

This method is ideal for a small toilet and will not take much of your time and effort.Look at the photo and video editing steps to facilitate their work.

Mounting on frame

Frame method is more difficult to do with their hands, but the guide will help you.First of all, you need to install the perimeter walls of the horizontal guide rails.

best to choose a plastic material.Fasten the rails every 30-40 cm to the walls and ceiling of 40-50 parallel to the floor (if the panels are arranged vertically).

best to finish the bathroom plastic panels were exactly vertical, asit slightly increases the height of the ceiling, as well as provide the best moisture waste, which will slide down the panels.

on the receiving crate must install finishes, securing them with screws, which are screwed directly into the panel.

panels Installation is made always with the most distant corner of the door.

After installing the panels do not forget to treat the sealant joints - it will provide a moisture barrier and extend the life of the material.

to make the right joints in the corners, use the internal and external profiles (looks like the letter L).In contrast to the ceiling, near the junction of the floor can not be stopped, becauseit will close a plinth.

Installation is as follows: the panel should be inserted in the side profile that strengthens the back side by a frame rail.

All other trim pieces are inserted into the same.Make sure that they fit snugly together.

Watch the video and photo lessons with step by step instructions frame ways to install panels - after it you can easily repeat all the steps of their own hands.

If you want to install in the bathroom outlet or switch, then cut holes for them directly in the panel, and then fix the details on the walls.

Before you install the panels do not forget to check and, if necessary, fix the plumbing the bathroom or toilet, becauseif it comes after a repair in malfunction, the panel will have to be reinstalled.

This is the whole process of installing the panels.In general, both mounting options are virtually the same and not too complicated for self-repetition.

The installation of panels will help video instruction.

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With proper installation and careful operation coating will last you 5-7 years, and the variety of designs on the market will make your bathroom no less attractive than for finishing floors.

This repair cost will be much lower.

and bathroom and toilet, you can choose the style of the original, by selecting options from the photo.

plastic panels can be supplemented, and other elements - for example, go well with them built-in lights (in this case, the ceiling should choose white glossy panel).