Plastic panels have become widespread in the decoration of bathrooms, toilets, loggias and other premises thanks to low cost, simple and fast technology installation, as well as the ability to hide defects in walls, electrical wiring, water pipes and other communications.
Methods for installing plastic panels:
- Directly to the wall. This method can be used if the walls are smooth. The slightest flaws on their surface can lead to rapid cracking of the adhesive composition. The use of this installation option is not possible in rooms with high air humidity.
- On the frame (sheathing). The frame can be made from a wooden beam, a plastic perimeter or a galvanized metal profile.
For high-quality and quick installation, it is necessary to calculate the required quantity:
- finishing material (panels);
- material for arranging the frame;
- consumables for fastening to the sheathing;
- insulation (if you plan to insulate the walls).
Tools for installing sheathing and mounting plastic panels:
- electric drill and set of drills;
- screwdriver or screwdrivers;
- jigsaw;
- hacksaws for metal and wood;
- construction level;
- plumb line;
- square;
- miter box;
- construction stapler (if the panels will be fastened with staples);
- hammer;
- pliers;
- roulette;
- pencil, chalk;
- stepladder or ladder.
Installing a frame for subsequent installation of plastic panels is the most difficult and critical stage. To a greater extent, it will depend on the quality of arrangement of this supporting structure appearance premises.
At the owner’s request, the trim can be mounted vertically, horizontally, or at any angle to the horizontal line. Based on this, the structural elements of the frame should be placed at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the panels attached to them.
To equip a wooden frame, it is recommended to use timber 4-6 cm wide and 2-4 cm thick. It is desirable that the length of the timber matches the length of the wall. The fastening of structural elements, let's call them veins, to the surface to be coated is done with screws and dowels. It is recommended to maintain the distance between wooden veins within 400-500 mm, and when installing a plastic perimeter - 300 mm.
When marking the frame and during its installation, it is necessary to use a level and plumb line. The entire structure of the sheathing is under plastic panels it is necessary to align in one plane, for which spacers of appropriate sizes are used for the veins. In the places where such gaskets are placed, the timber (rail, profile) is fixed on the surface. The structural elements of the sheathing, regardless of the material of manufacture, must be fastened directly at the base of the walls (near the floor) and under the ceiling, as well as around windows, doors and other openings.
In places where it is planned to install any structures or household items on top of PVC panels, the sheathing structure must be strengthened by installing additional bars.
If there is high air humidity in the room, for example, in a bathroom or toilet, then small cuts must be made on the structural elements of the wooden sheathing for air circulation, and the entire frame must be treated with special antifungal compounds.
The cavities formed after installing the frame can be filled with insulation.
Installation
- Before installation, the material must rest in the room where the work is being carried out for at least 2 days. winter time and at least 12 hours in summer.
- The facing material should be cut with a fine-toothed hacksaw.
- The size of the cut panel should be 5-10 mm smaller than actually required.
- Cross cutting is made from the thickened part.
- Before installing decorative moldings, trim them if necessary using a miter box.
Installation on the prepared sheathing must be preceded by the installation of ceiling or starter molding in the corners formed by walls and floor, walls and ceiling. It is also possible to install them together. If ceiling molding is installed at floor level, then finishing the floor should already be completed. When installing starter molding No. 6, it is possible to further finishing floor followed by fastening the baseboard.
Then the strip for the internal corners is attached to the frame with staples. Having slightly bent the panel adjusted to its length, you need to insert it into the grooves of the start and end moldings, and then insert it into the groove of the inner corner. Before fixing the first board, you need to level it in a vertical plane using a building level.
The quality of installation of the remaining cladding elements will depend on how correctly and accurately the starting panel is positioned.
All subsequent elements facing material are installed similarly to the first. The method of fixation on the frame (sheathing) depends on the material from which it is made. The last board is not attached to the frame. It fits into the groove of the decorative strip and is fixed in the lock with the previous panel.
Plastic panels are attached through the mounting edge:
- on a wooden frame - with staples using a construction stapler or small nails with an anti-corrosion coating;
- on a metal frame - with self-tapping screws;
- on the plastic perimeter - with special staples (clips).
When decorating door and window openings End or starter moldings are used and the panels are cut to the required dimensions. Finally, the floor plinth is attached.
Photo
Video
You will learn about decorating a bathroom with plastic panels from this video:
The process of finishing the loggia is shown in detail here:
Properly executed lathing for PVC panels is a very important factor for the implementation finishing works. Today, builders use several options for quickly installing a reliable frame under plastic slabs. Any of these options can be done with your own hands. For the production of lathing, you can use wood, plastic or metal. The mount itself PVC finishing products according to all three methods are not much different from each other.
For information. The frame is usually made of wood slats, because such a structure is simpler, more accessible and more affordable. Lathing for PVC panels is selected based on the conditions of use and financial capabilities.
How to make a sheathing
From slats
The sheathing is a frame used for installing slabs. Using it, you can avoid such preparatory issues as leveling the surface to be finished. But it all begins with the procurement of material for the structure.
Lathing materials
Traditionally, the frame is made of slats with a minimum shape of 20x20 mm. The slats are chosen with smooth surfaces, without any flaws. From assembled structure It will be almost impossible to remove broken components and replace them. Having prepared the slats, you can begin step by step installation frame:
- First, the slats are conscientiously impregnated with antiseptic material;
- Then they are placed around the perimeter of the surface to be finished. A quadrangle of slats forms the basis for the frame;
- The plates are fixed perpendicular to the guides, placed at a distance of at least 50 cm from each other. Self-tapping screws are usually used for installation. The fastening pitch is no more than 400 mm.
Important! Using a special level, the frame slats are aligned parallel to the boundaries of the walls. So that the rail can be fixed at a certain distance from the wall, you can use a butterfly mount.
Made from plastic components
A frame made of plastic boards is slightly more expensive than wooden sheathing for PVC panels. Its advantages include absolute immunity to fungi, quick assembly and impeccable design. Ready-made standard strips are equipped with a double-sided groove-to-groove lock. This makes assembly easy and gives a graceful beauty when finished.
Plastic is not subject to antiseptic treatment, so installation begins immediately with surface cladding. At the first stage, a plastic profile is installed, which is called “latten molding”, also known as “PVC mounting strip”. To increase the strength of the structure, in addition to plastic guides, side racks are mounted around the perimeter of the room. The strips must be perpendicular to the installed panels.
According to the technology, the clip-latches do not work at the slightest deviation of the panel - in this case, the entire structure must be redone. Such a frame is mainly installed in small wet rooms such as a bathhouse, steam room, where, due to high humidity, wood is not used for the frame.
Important! The quality of the plastic covering of the panels depends on several factors, including the installation of the sheathing. A rash decision or an unsuccessfully mounted frame should not be finished with plastic panels - such installation is subject to rework.
Made of metal
Metal lathing under PVC panels can be mounted on any surface, including those with roughness and defective slopes. Metal profile battens for fastening plastic panels in wet rooms are considered very popular. Metal lathing under PVC panels is made in the same way as from wood:
- Install a starting profile along the walls or ceilings;
- Perforated metal guides are inserted into it;
- Plastic fittings are installed.
After installing the frame, proceed to the main installation as follows:
- the frame is attached to hangers, the optimal number of which for each profile is approximately 3-4 pieces;
- maintain a distance between profiles of at least 600 mm;
- level the frame with a building level;
- panels are attached.
At the corners of the walls, one profile is attached, installing them strictly according to the level. Then a strong twine is pulled between them and the remaining profiles are installed, focusing on the beacon threads and checking with a level.
The first panel is a little more difficult to insert than the next ones, because it is necessary for the panel to fit into all corners and baseboards at the same time. Correct and level the panel with a regular spatula. When the panel goes all the way, a characteristic click is usually heard.
Comparison of which lathing is better
In our country, few people use wood lathing in practice. The advantages of metal lathing are that it is independent from the wall. Galvanized profiles are much more reliable in all respects compared to wood. Advantage plastic material for lathing – this is ease of processing.
There are also features of the use of lathing depending on the size of the plastic panels. How larger size, the greater the weight of the structure. The metal frame can withstand any weight. Plastic – can only be used with lightweight cladding construction.
How to install the sheathing
In the room
For lathing the walls, slats with a cross section of 20x40 mm are used; they are fastened with a screwdriver perpendicular to the direction of installation of the panels. The sheathing parts are installed in increments of about half a meter. Use a level to check whether the slats are mounted evenly. In case of unevenness, place pieces of plywood under the slats. At the bottom, the slats are placed at a distance of 3-5 cm from the floor for further installation of the floor plinth. The sheathing must be installed in the corners around door and window openings.
Next, install the first panel and check it with a level. Then the panel is secured to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. The next panel is snapped into the groove to the previous one and along its entire length. The remaining panels are attached in the same way.
On ceilings
In order to install plastic panels, you must first construct a reliable frame for the ceiling. Installation requires special equipment and materials, which can be easily purchased on an online trading resource, with home delivery anywhere in the country.
The metal profile used for mounting frames is a long piece made by cold rolling.
Ceiling profiles have standard dimensions:
- nominal metal thickness – 4 mm;
- length – 3000 mm * back width – 60 mm * shelf height – 27 mm.
Installation of the frame begins with marking the surface. They step down from the ceiling by 100 mm to accommodate lighting equipment, mounting boxes, electrical cables and much more. The profiles are mounted along the perimeter of the surface using dowels and screws. All frame parts should be fastened carefully, securely and correctly, since the quality of installation of the panels will depend on this.
Reliable installation of profiles for PVC panels on the ceiling is the basis for attaching the cladding material. The sheathing for PVC panels is most often made of light and durable aluminum, like the rest of the elements of the main frame.
For information. Ceiling tiles made of plastic, it is not at all difficult to install; this does not require any special qualifications.
On the loggia
In order to carry out the installation correctly and make a beautiful ceiling on a PVC loggia, you should follow the lathing technology. For small-sized loggias, wooden sheathing is mainly made. Small area finishing and reliability of the material provide the ceiling structure with the required stability.
For reference. For a balcony ceiling, when there is warm glazing, it is better to use a metal frame. Thus, it will be possible to insulate the concrete floor and equip the necessary lighting equipment and give the ceiling structure maximum stability.
The ceiling on the balcony made of PVC panels is easy to maintain, lightweight and durable. Therefore, this method is often chosen when repairing a balcony. You can install a ceiling on a balcony from plastic panels on your own, thereby saving money on finishing work. Main – find a way to fasten PVC so that you can do without professional help.
On a note. Finished ceiling on the balcony, made of PVC panels, easy to dismantle.
How to make a beautiful corner from a PVC panel
PVC corners turn out beautiful and practical if you bend them. They do it as follows. Measure the distance from the previous panel, which is already installed, to the corner. Place a mark and draw a line along it with a pencil. Further sharp knife cut 1.5-2 cm from the line to the right and left. In this case, the knife is placed at an angle of 45 0 and is not recessed too much, so as not to completely cut through the panel. As a result, when the panel is bent, a rounded corner of 900 is obtained. In this case, there will be no gaps or fallen off corners. This method is used when installing boxes and turns.
Important! The inner corners are slightly foamed so that the casing holds more firmly without dips and dents.
How to make openings for windows and doors
To attach the plastic panel from the window to the corner, it is better to mount a horizontal profile. If the gap between the window sill and the wall is too small, then ordinary planks are used instead of a profile. They are glued to the wall using liquid nails. As the glue cools, additionally:
- foam the joints;
- When the material has set, the boards are attached to the wall using dowels.
The rail is installed vertically to the window in the same way.
To better fit the window, the panel is placed as follows. The part where the fasteners are screwed is cut off. This creates a beautiful factory edge. This edge is used to attach the panel to the window. That is, then there will be no need to design the joint, it will look complete. The other sides of the panels adjacent to the window can be trimmed:
- with cross-cutting with broach;
- on a regular tile cutter.
Door slopes are made in the same way.
Possible options without lathing
You shouldn’t turn the repair into a three-month protracted one. Possible in small spaces(bathroom) do without lathing. It is enough to secure the bars horizontally. The panels are screwed at the ends into the timber. Glues to liquid nails plastic skirting board, which covers the fastening points.
Frame installation is an important stage of facing work in construction. To the extent that the ceiling and wall sheathing is installed correctly, the appearance of the panels will be as aesthetically attractive as possible after finishing work is completed. Practical advice on the selection and installation of material for the manufacture of the frame are given in the article in order to help obtain good result. Do-it-yourself lathing for PVC panels should be reliable and even.
Video
PVC panels are at the peak of their popularity today. And in private homes, and in educational institutions, and in commercial establishments - these panels can be seen everywhere. Modern technologies have made them completely harmless and very light, which is an obvious advantage compared to other materials for finishing work. Their popularity is also associated with a number of advantages:
- acceptable price;
- aesthetic appearance;
- variety of textures and colors;
- ease of installation.
Types of lathing
Plastic panels are durable, and this is another reason to choose them. In addition, you can order panels on which any photograph or drawing will be applied. This will make your interior truly unique.
Installing such panels is not a problem. Lathing for PVC panels will help you with this.
The type of lathing for them will depend on the room in which the panels are installed.
Finishing materials for the ceiling are presented in a wide variety, so choosing the preferred option is easy. To do this, be guided by your own preferences, interior style and requirements for quality and reliability indicators. One of the popular options is PVC panels.
They are distinguished by their versatility and ease of use, including for wall surfaces. The installation process is simple, so everyone can do it with their own hands, starting with creating the frame. The main thing is to create a durable sheathing for the structure made of PVC panels. It will guarantee that ceiling structure it will be reliable and durable.
Attention! Pay attention to all the details when creating a structure that acts as a frame, strictly following the instructions on the video, which will show the stages of the process.
What is sheathing or frame?
The sheathing is the basis of the structure. It implies the ability to mount panels on the ceiling and walls of rooms. Frames are made from various materials, including plastic.
Among the advantages of this option are the following:
- Resistant to temperature changes.
- Easy to install on any surface, including walls.
- Resistance to moisture.
- Possibility to use repeatedly, saving money.
- Resistant to deformation.
Frames are also made from other materials. Among them are metal profiles or wooden slats. Wood is not resistant to moisture and temperature changes, which will negatively affect the operation of the sheathing for walls and ceilings. The result is visible deformation. Metal structure not always suitable for PVC, as it becomes too heavy an option.
When compared to these materials, PVC frame has advantages. Among them are the simplicity and efficiency of installation, including for wall surfaces. The panels are easily attached to each other, eliminating the formation of gaps or cracks. Additionally, clips are used to ensure a secure fit to the wall or surface.
Another one positive trait– resistance to mold and mildew. Plastic structures are fireproof and easily tolerate moisture and dampness, which cannot be said about their wooden or metal counterparts. If required, a plastic frame is used as a cable for organizing wiring.
What will be useful during the creation process?
You can create it yourself. This process is simple, and everyone probably has the tools needed for this at home. If you wish, you can call a team of experienced craftsmen who will quickly cope with the task assigned to them. But doing it yourself will give you a reason to be proud of your own successes.
Prepare the following tools:
- Screwdriver.
- Drill.
- Tape measure or ruler.
- Building level, optimal choice– water option.
- Hacksaw.
This is enough to create a PVC frame. Despite the fact that the cost will be more expensive than a wooden one, the result will pleasantly surprise you. There is no need to use antiseptics, and the installation itself is based on the use of special clip-fasteners, which facilitates the process.
Remember that decorative elements are attached to plastic frame in a perpendicular position relative to the structural elements. Compliance with this simple recommendation guarantees the quality of the fastening and the absence of problems later.
Stages of installation of the structure
To ensure successful installation of PVC lathing, follow the recommendations of professionals. The first thing people pay attention to is the distance between the slats. This is true for both ceilings and walls. Optimal distance– step of 30 cm. The PVC slats themselves are placed in a perpendicular position to the panels. In other words, if the panels are mounted in a vertical position, the slats are fastened horizontally and in the reverse order.
An important point is the marking. It is carried out at the initial stage. Without this, it will not be possible to create a high-quality frame for the ceiling or walls. If you find it difficult to mark yourself, watch the video. It will introduce you to the details of the marking process for the ceiling and walls.
The frame is fastened along the perimeter of the room; to do this, measure the length of the walls, finding the lowest angle, draw a horizontal line from it, along which they begin to mount the frame. Panels made of PVC material are joined together using a hacksaw and a miter box. These tools will allow you to get a good cut on the panels with minimal dimensions. The material is fastened every 25-30 cm.
If desired, you can make this process easier. To do this, pull the fishing line along the marking line. This makes installation easier and reduces the likelihood of errors.
If you have been able to appreciate the advantages of PVC lathing and cladding the ceiling and walls with plastic panels, carefully prepare for the installation process. To perform the steps correctly, watch the video. It will allow you to understand the intricacies of the ceiling creation process and avoid common mistakes. Video is the best assistant that guarantees that the cladding is done correctly.
In addition to commercial and residential premises, lathing makes it possible to mount panels in rooms with high humidity, in places where temperature fluctuates and unheated rooms. It is not subject to deformation and can be reused, as there is no damage left on it.
You can make a sheathing from wooden slats or purchase a plastic one, on which the panels are fixed using special clips. In addition, now many people have begun to use a metal profile to install the frame.
In practice, it became clear that wood is not the best material for sheathing. Since between the panels PVC joints almost invisible, any gap will become very noticeable when the frame is deformed.
Differences between plastic and wooden sheathing:
- allows you to do quick installation, the panels are snapped onto the rail with clips;
- resistance to dampness, mold and fungi do not form;
- can be used as a cable channel for wiring;
- fireproof.
Creating a sheathing - preparatory instructions
In order to make the sheathing, you need to follow some tips.
- It is necessary to maintain the distance between the slats. Ideally it should be 30 cm, but not more than 50 cm.
- The slats must be installed perpendicular to the plastic panels. If the panel will be mounted vertically, then the bar must be positioned horizontally, and vice versa.
- It should be placed not only at the beginning and end of the working surface, but also around window and doorways.
To install the frame, there is no need for preliminary surface preparation. To make a sheathing for PVC panels, you need to prepare the necessary tools and materials: an electric drill, a screwdriver or a screwdriver, a construction level (for leveling the slats in vertical and horizontal planes), a hacksaw, a plumb line, a square, a miter box, and a tape measure.
Material should be next: straight wooden slats or timber 30x10 (for interior work) and 30x20 (for facade works), metal profiles or special PVC profiles, drill with a tip to match the diameter of the dowel, screws, chalk (for marking).
Lathing for PVC panels - let's get to work
Installation of the frame for fastening the panels is the most critical stage of the work. The type of room will depend on the straightness and correctness of the supporting structures. If wooden slats are used, they should be chosen without knots, the straightest ones, and the humidity should be no more than 18%.
If there is high humidity in the room, then small cuts need to be made in the slats so that air can circulate. After everything is prepared, you can begin marking the perimeter. It should be performed in the same way as for another type of frame, starting from the most protruding point.
Using chalk, a tape measure and a straight batten, you need to draw the contours along which the sheathing will be installed under the PVC panels. Next, using a plumb bob, an electric drill and a level, the slats are mounted and secured with screws and dowels to the working surface. The distance between the planks on the wall should be 40-50 cm, on the ceiling 30-40 cm.
If the wall is uneven, then the sheathing is leveled using wooden or veneered spacers. Usually there is a space between the wall and the frame, which can be filled with insulation if desired. It will provide the room with heat and sound insulation. After completing the installation of the frame, you can begin installing the panels.
Thanks to the lathing, the panels can be installed even in rooms with high humidity, unstable temperatures, or even unheated rooms. Plastic sheathing for PVC panels lasts longer than they themselves because they do not deform under the influence of a negative environment. It is often used for new panels after dismantling old ones.
Plastic and wood
The structure may consist of wooden or plastic slats. The latest PVC panels are attached to special clips, which is very convenient. It is rare to find a design made of metal profile, but it is not yet very popular among masters. The metal base has its drawbacks, including heavy weight compared to plastic.
Experienced experts say that wood is far from the best material for such structures. Wooden sheathing can be deformed, which entails changes in the appearance of the panels. Ideally, they should fit very tightly - without visible joints. Therefore, changes in the design of the sheathing are immediately reflected in the panels themselves, which only shift slightly, but this already greatly spoils the aesthetic perception.
Advantages of plastic over wood:
- thanks to fastening with clips to the rail, installation becomes easier and faster;
- not susceptible negative influence humid environment, therefore it is not a concentration of mold and fungi;
- often used as a wiring conduit;
- fireproof.
Thanks to these undeniable advantages, plastic sheathing for panels it clearly has an advantage when choosing a material.
Preparation before installation of the sheathing
To create the sheathing yourself, you should follow some recommendations from the masters:
- There must be a certain distance between the slats. It is better if it turns out to be the same, this way it is much easier to calculate the amount of material for the entire structure. The optimal distance is 30 cm, but the norm is up to 50 cm;
- The installation of the slats should be perpendicular to the panels. Vertical panels are attached to horizontal slats, and horizontal panels, respectively, to vertical ones;
- The strips must be located at the beginning and at the end of the entire surface on which installation work is carried out. Don't forget about window and door openings.
The wall surface does not need to be further prepared before installing the sheathing structure. You just need to stock up on the necessary tools in advance:
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- building level;
- plumb line;
- hacksaw for wood;
- miter box;
- square;
- roulette;
- a drill with a tip suitable for dowels;
- screws;
- dowels;
- chalk for marking.
For the design itself you will need:
- slats or timber made of wood - 30×10 and 30×20 (for interior and facade work);
- metal or PVC profiles.
So that everything you need is at hand and you don’t have to be distracted while working.
Lathing for PFC panels - installation
The most responsible and important stage in the installation is the installation of the frame. How straight and correct the lathing is, the panels themselves will acquire an aesthetically attractive appearance after their installation is complete. It will not be possible to hang finishing elements beautifully and evenly on a crooked base.
If wooden slats are used, their humidity should not exceed 18%. Select all parts of the future structure as solid, straight and without knots. When using this material, you should know that this type of lathing is not suitable for a bathroom or kitchen.
Marking the perimeter for the frame is done from the most protruding area. Based on it, it will be possible to make the finishing layer of panels as even as possible. Using chalk, tape measure and slats, outlines are drawn to which the sheathing for the panels will correspond. To install the slats, use a plumb line with an electric drill and a level. The elements are fastened to each other and to the wall using screws and dowels.
The space between the slats should be:
- on the wall – 400-500 mm;
- on the ceiling - 300-400 mm.
On a curved wall, the panel sheathing is leveled using wood or plywood spacers. The building level checks how level the structure is. The space between the wall and the panel sheathing is filled with insulation. It is not necessary to do this, but you need to keep in mind that this place can easily be used for its intended purpose. Thanks to the insulation, it will not only become warmer, but also increase the sound insulation of the room.
Installation of the panels begins only after the installation of the sheathing has been completed.
Decorating walls with plastic panels has a number of advantages, which include: high speed installation, excellent technical characteristics of the material, no need to pre-level the walls. It is quite possible for people who do not have professional construction and repair skills to carry out such work. But if PVC installation The installation of lamellas does not cause any particular difficulties, but during the installation of the lathing a number of questions arise. How to make a sheathing for plastic panels will be discussed in our article.
Example of wooden lathing for plastic panels
Required materials and tools
To avoid downtime during the installation process due to the search for missing parts, you should prepare everything in advance necessary tools and materials. For work you will definitely need:
The following materials are used for installation of the sheathing:
- wooden blocks;
- galvanized profile;
- plastic guides.
Each of these samples is quite easy to install and has proven itself during operation. There is no single recommendation on how to choose the right material for installation; preference should be given based on your financial capabilities or available remnants from previous repairs.
Calculation of materials for the frame
Don't forget to calculate the materials in advance
Any construction installation work begin with preliminary calculations of the required materials and drawing up an estimate. Regardless of the materials used, the installation process and layout remain unchanged.
To assemble the sheathing, on which the panels will not bend or sag, you will initially need to install profile frames (bars) along the perimeter of each wall, and only then install the transverse slats.
Please note that the installation of slats around the perimeter of window and door openings is also a prerequisite.
- Before making the sheathing, measure the height and width of the walls, as well as the perimeter of the doors and windows. You will also need these measurements to calculate the required number of plastic panels.
- The specific gravity of the panels allows you to assemble the sheathing with a pitch between the slats of 50 cm or more. The distance between them depends on the quality and thickness of the plastic. The more durable the material is supposed to be used, the larger the gap can be left.
- On a wall 250 cm high, you will need to fill the frame around the perimeter and place 4 transverse slats in it every 50 cm or 3 slats every 62 cm.
- To attach the slats to the wall, use self-tapping screws (for wooden or adobe surfaces) or dowels and nails (for concrete and brick foundations) with a step between them of 20 - 30 cm.
Based on the measurements obtained, it is easy to calculate required amount consumables.
Marking and installation
Be sure to use a level when marking
The lathing, made in a single plane, is the key to a high-quality plastic-lined wall.
The most significant advantages of finishing walls with plastic panels include the ability to carry out installation without first leveling the rough base. The wall and ceiling may have significant unevenness and roughness. However, this does not mean at all that you will not have to carry out high-quality measurements and bring the sheathing into a single plane.
In multi-storey buildings, the same height of walls at all points in the room, as well as right angles, are the exception rather than the rule. Therefore, with the help of panels it is necessary not only to decorate the surface, but also to give the room the correct geometric shape.
Ceiling
Attaching panels to the ceiling sheathing
To begin installing the sheathing, start from the lowest corner. The first mark is left at a distance from the ceiling equal to the width of the profile used. If you plan to install built-in spotlights, then take into account the height of the soffit. In cases where there is a need to lower the ceiling, thereby reducing the height of the walls, a mark is placed at the desired point.
- Using a hydraulic or laser level, additional markings are made, drawing marks on each wall, retreating 10 - 15 cm from the corner.
- Connect the marks using a tapping cable (a strong thread richly painted with dry powder).
- Mark the ceiling in increments of 50–60 cm.
The resulting lines serve as a guide for screwing the sheathing to the base.
Walls
For walls, it is extremely important to assemble a frame with right angles 90 degrees. There is no way to get by here without laser level or construction corner.
Example of wall lathing
- First of all, bars or profiles are filled in the corners of the room. If necessary, additional gaskets are placed under them. It is important at this stage to position the slats so that the angle formed between the mating surfaces is straight. Check the resulting connections using a construction angle.
- The profiles are fastened along the ceiling and floor coverings.
- Pull the cord between the upper and lower profiles, and, focusing on it, install the horizontal strips of the sheathing.
- Profile slats must be placed along the perimeter of window and door openings.
When installing a frame under a plastic structure on a balcony or loggia, they use the same calculations and methods. However, it makes sense to insulate the room by placing a layer of thermal insulation in strips between the profiles.
Features of a wooden frame
Ceiling sheathing for plastic lamellas, assembled from wooden blocks, is distinguished by its relatively low cost and insignificant weight. It perfectly withstands the weight of the plastic structure. The only drawback of wood is its ability to actively absorb moisture from environment, which leads to its deformation during operation. Based on these features, this material is not recommended for use in very wet areas. However, it is quite acceptable to assemble wooden sheathing in a residential area where it is installed ventilation duct and there is sufficient air exchange.
Example of a wooden frame in a bathroom Wooden structure infection often strikes mold fungi, and not infrequently it becomes a place of residence for all kinds of bugs. To minimize the likelihood of unpleasant consequences, the wood is pre-treated with antiseptic and antibacterial compounds. In addition, today there are many products on the market with a hydrophobic effect; after coating, the wood loses its ability to absorb moisture.
If you want to maximize the service life of a wood structure, do not neglect and treat individual elements with special preserving impregnations.
- To make installation easier, mark the wooden blocks location of the screws, and drill them with a wood drill.
- IN concrete base Drill holes for the dowel using countersunk nails.
- Align the holes in the slats and the base of the walls, and attach with hardware.
- When attaching to a wooden base, use self-tapping screws with a length of at least 50 mm.
Features of installation of galvanized profile lathing
Galvanized profile frame
Galvanized profile lathing is installed extremely rarely, this is largely due to significant financial costs. However, in cases where there is a need to lower the ceiling, it is the metal frame that is assembled.
When purchasing metal profiles, pay attention to their markings. Depending on their purpose, they are ceiling-mounted, rack-mounted, or guide-mounted.
To mount the frame on the ceiling, use UD profile guides, which are placed around the perimeter of the room, securing them with their back to the rough base. After installation, the frames are inserted into the grooves of the CD profile.
When the profile is attached directly to the rough base, self-tapping screws or dowel nails are used. If there is a need to maintain a gap between them, use U-shaped hangers or anchors.
If for the installation of plasterboard ceilings it is necessary to install a cellular frame, then for fastening PVC panels a rack frame is sufficient.
Plastic frame
Wood and metal are not the only materials used for assembling sheathing. Widely in demand in last years use PVC guides. Such structures are durable, not affected by high humidity and corrosion, easy to install, and have a low weight.
Plastic profiles are attached to the walls with self-tapping screws or dowels with nails. But the panels are fixed with special clamps, reducing assembly time to a minimum and significantly saving time.
Instead of a conclusion
Despite the apparent complexity, installation of sheathing under plastic panels can be done independently with your own hands without the involvement of specialists. You just need to be patient and have a standard set of tools in your arsenal. The most important thing in this work is to make an accurate calculation of the required materials and assemble the structure in a single plane, observing right angles. We hope that after reading the material, you were able to get an answer to the question of how to make your own sheathing for installing plastic panels.
Mounting plastic panels on the surface of a wall or ceiling is quite simple. You just need to know how to make a sheathing for plastic panels. Lathing is a structure made of wooden slats, metal or plastic profiles. It is attached to the surface using dowels or nails. You can level the walls and fill the voids with soundproofing material and insulation by installing sheathing.
How the sheathing is made
To install the cladding and panels, you need to prepare certain tools and materials:
- smooth wooden slats without knots;
- instead of slats, you can use metal or plastic profiles;
- antiseptic for treating slats;
- roulette;
- ruler;
- drill with drills;
- dowels or nails;
- level;
- screwdriver;
- jigsaw or hacksaw for metal;
- sharp knife;
- square;
- miter box;
- stapler with staples;
- hammer;
- pliers;
- stepladder.
First you need to install slats around the perimeter of the surface to be treated. Use a level to control the horizontality and verticality of the bars. Fill the middle of the rectangle with other slats, placing them at intervals of 30-50 cm. The result should be an even and durable structure. The slats are attached to the wall or ceiling with dowels.
In the same way, you can make an auxiliary structure for fastening plastic products using metal and plastic guides. Panels are attached to such a sheathing. Designs from metal parts much stronger than wood and plastic, but are expensive. The plastic cladding products themselves can be purchased in any color. Their standard length is 270-300 cm. They are easy to saw and cut with conventional tools. This allows you to create coatings of various profiles and purposes. Behind them you can hide sewer and water pipes, wires and other elements.
Installation of panels on the frame
To work, you need to purchase finishing and accessories for it. All products must lie indoors for 2 days in winter and 12 hours in summer time. If necessary, they can be cut. The cut panel should be 5-10 mm smaller than required. You need to cut crosswise from the part that has a thickening. It is better to cut moldings using a miter box.
Installation of panels may have various schemes: vertical, horizontal, diagonal. The location of the base structural elements on the wall - the lathing - completely depends on this. It is customary to start by installing the starting molding in the corner between the wall and the ceiling, the wall and the floor, and adjacent walls. The panel is then inserted into the groove and leveled. You will need a level for leveling. After alignment, the free edge of the product is secured with a stapler. The further quality of installation depends on the correctness of its installation. The last panel is not attached to the sheathing. It is simply fixed with the previous part in the lock. It can be cut to width with a sharp knife.
PVC products are good because you can get excellent results and complete all installation work quickly and without unnecessary dirt and dust. All that remains is to install the baseboards and wipe the resulting surface with a clean soft cloth. The panels are not afraid of moisture; they can be used to cover walls and ceilings in the bathroom and toilet, in the sauna and boiler room.
In a room with absolutely smooth walls It is not necessary to do the sheathing. In this case, the panels are attached directly to the wall using glue.
The lathing on the ceiling should be some distance from its surface. This is due to the fact that all wiring must be hidden behind the cladding. Lamps are often inserted into the cladding various designs. Then the distance between the sheathing elements and the ceiling will be 10-15 cm. You need to cut holes in the plastic panels for installing lighting fixture bases and insert them. Next, the starting profiles and the panels themselves are installed. When installing, certain rules must be followed.
The ceiling should always be absolutely horizontal. To achieve this, you need:
- find the lowest corner in the room;
- Using a level, draw a line around the perimeter of the room;
- install the outermost elements of the sheathing, beams or profiles along the line using dowels;
- stretch a fishing line between them, which will assist in installing the following parts of the sheathing under the plastic panels.
The remaining slats are installed so that the panels are located along the flow of light.
The distance between the slats is left 30 cm so that there is no sagging of the PVC later.
- It is recommended to turn the panels face up when drilling and cutting panels. You can cut with a jigsaw, hacksaw, or knife. It is better to wear safety glasses when cutting.
- When working without lathing, glue is applied to the wall. The mesh is applied without gaps. The best glue for this job is liquid nails.
- When nailing panels, try not to hit the front side.
- When caring for a tiled surface, you can use detergents without abrasives and solvents.
Installing sheathing under plastic panels is a feasible task even for beginners.
Related posts:
Finishing a bathroom with plastic panels is not the best method of solving the problem, but due to its cheapness and simplicity it is often used.
Today, there are panels for bathrooms that imitate, with various patterns, etc. In cost, these materials are almost the same as tiles, and the savings are achieved due to the low cost of installation.
Plastic panels can be mounted in various ways, specific choice depends on the wishes and capabilities of the customer. We will give in the article step by step instructions all options for wall and ceiling decoration.
Before starting work, you need to purchase materials, and this is where inexperienced builders make mistakes.
We do not touch on design issues; this is the topic of the following articles. Let's talk only about construction aspects.
- Check mechanical strength. The stronger the panels, the more durable and better quality cladding. Check them before buying, squeeze them with your fingers at the end. You'll be surprised how different the materials are, regardless of price. There are cheap and durable PVC panels, and vice versa, expensive, but similar in strength to cotton wool. The quality of the panels depends on the raw materials used, equipment and production technology. Never buy soft panels; if damaged, it is almost impossible to replace them.
- Check the patterns to match. They sin very often domestic producers. Complex multi-color patterns on panels require maximum responsibility from manufacturers. Applying patterns is not a simple process; quality control must be carried out at all stages of production. Installation of low-quality panels leads to individual elements on the slats do not match. If this happens with ceramic tiles, then by slightly adjusting the gaps the situation can be corrected; this cannot be done with panels. We understand that it is difficult to check in a store. Warn the seller that such a check will be done by you at home, be sure to take a receipt. At home, lay the panels out on a flat surface and carefully inspect all the joints, pay attention to how the lines of the pattern or design move from one panel to another.
- Pay attention to the joints; there should be no gaps. Unfortunately, some manufacturers manage not only to leave gaps, but also to make them uneven in width. The reason is low-quality raw materials, old machines and the human factor. The defect becomes even more noticeable if modern spotlights are installed in the bathroom, cracks cast shadows, and the appearance of the walls and ceilings will upset even very undemanding clients.
- The thickness of the panels over the entire area must be absolutely the same. Connect the two lamellas and see if the joints lie in the same plane. If there is a slight difference in height, then this is a defect. When the room is illuminated, shadows of varying widths are formed in these places, and the appearance of the wall will be irrevocably damaged.
- Check the material for ductility. If the panels are made of recycled PVC, it will crack during fixation. This is a significant defect; the strength of the fastening is significantly reduced. Recycled PVC is obtained after processing products from primary PVC. The cost of raw materials is much cheaper, which tempts unscrupulous manufacturers.
High-quality panels do not crack when bent
Use the information when purchasing materials, do not create additional problems for yourself. Remember that high cost does not always guarantee the same quality.
Equipment and additional elements
We will discuss how to calculate the number of panels and additional elements below, but now we will tell you what is included in the package for finishing walls with PVC panels. Select the appearance and specific dimensions taking into account the parameters of the panels.
| Name | Brief description and purpose |
|---|---|
| It looks like a plate bent at an angle of 90°. Used for finishing interior and external corners premises. | |
| Complex profile, part is installed under the panels, the outer side hides uneven cuts or surfaces. | |
| Consists of a corner, the inner part is wider than the outer. Hides unevenness of the outer corner. | |
| Differs from the external one in the width of the sides. The wide one is installed under the slats, the outer narrow one hides the unevenness of the inner corner. | |
| Allows you to connect lamellas without a lock, used if the length of the lamellas is insufficient for finishing the surface | |
| Installed first and last, sometimes can be used instead of a universal or special corner. | |
| Installed at junctions, can be used as a platband. | |
| The supporting element of the frame can be plastic or made of metal profiles. | |
| Made of metal, it presses the panel to the mounting plate. Allows you to dismantle panels without losing factory quality. |
pvc panels for bathroom
The panels are fixed with self-tapping screws with a press washer, staples using a stapler, clamps or liquid nails. The choice of method depends on the materials used to manufacture the supporting frame and the quality of the walls and ceilings.
How to process the material
One of advantages of PVC panels - manufacturability. You can cut the material in one of three simple ways in two directions.
Method 1. With a mounting knife. Use only new inserts, the tip should be as sharp as possible.
| Cutting direction | Execution method |
|---|---|
| Along the panels | Place the panel on a flat place and mark the cut location. When cutting, you need to use a long, level blade. Press it firmly against the surface of the panel and use the end of a knife to cut the lamella on one side along the entire length. Then turn the panel over and bend the cut area. Cut the remaining plane in a bent position. |
| Across the panels | More difficult case, requires certain skills. Mark the location of the cut. Using the tip of a knife, carefully cut the jumpers between the planes one by one. After the entire width has been passed under the ruler, make a continuous cut of one plane. Bend the cut part and opposite side cut off the second plane. |
Method 2. Bulgarian. You need to work with a disk for cutting metals. The disc thickness is minimal. Cutting is very easy and quick; the only requirement is that you have minimal experience working with an angle grinder. Be sure to follow all safety rules; injuries from an angle grinder are very dangerous. The burrs on the opposite side of the cut break off easily after cooling.
Method 3. Hacksaw for metal. Undesirable option, work is difficult and long. But in extreme cases you can use it.
With a jigsaw you can make any cut on a plastic panel
The quality of the cut depends on practical skills. But don’t be upset if the cut edge is not very smooth; additional elements allow you to hide problems up to one centimeter in width. The cut can rarely be worse, the panel will be suitable for installation.
How to cut several PVC panels at once
How to calculate the number of panels and additional elements
The bathroom has small area and many different transitions and angles. It is for this reason that professional builders are not very willing to finish these rooms; it takes a lot of time to take measurements, install sheathing and adjust panels, and square meters little output. Builders are paid by the square footage, not by the time, so they choose large premises.
The more corners and transitions, the more unproductive waste there will be. Their number increases if panels with decorative patterns or asymmetrical patterns are selected. Such material does not allow the use of segments in other places. For ordinary panels, the quantity should be increased by 10% of the area of the surfaces to be finished. In bathrooms, the supply should increase to 15%. In addition, if there are complex patterns, the panels will have to be counted individually, taking into account the location of the pattern.
Measure the total length of the internal and external corners, the length of the baseboards on the floor and ceiling. Decide how much starting profile you will need, whether you need connection profile, what elements will you use to decorate the corners (simple or complex). If you have skills in working with PVC panels, you can use simple corners, if not, buy complex ones. They allow you to hide errors during cutting or taking measurements. Take your time, think through everything carefully, and always buy with a reserve. It’s very annoying to go to the store again for a meter or two corner, and time is wasted. Additional elements cost pennies, so don’t skimp on them.
When counting the number of slats or mounting strips, keep in mind that the distance between them should not exceed 50 cm. In addition, they must be mounted at the junction of the floor and the flow as close as possible to all corners, window and door openings. The slats in these places are installed regardless of the location of the last row. Measurements and calculations can take several hours, use them wisely. It will never be possible to accurately count the number of clamps or screws. Buy them in packs; the seller will tell you the approximate number of pieces, taking into account the width of the PVC panels.
General requirements for surfaces
One of the advantages of wall finishing technology plastic lining– low requirements for surfaces. There is no need to specially plaster or level the walls with putty; only large cracks are repaired. The height of the unevenness can be up to 1–1.5 centimeters; anything larger needs to be cut down.
The climatic parameters between the wall and the cladding are the most favorable for the growth of fungi and other microorganisms; it is then impossible to destroy them. You will have to remove the casing, do disinfection and vapor protection. Only after such events can you begin to install plastic panels. No matter how carefully you remove the skin, you cannot do without damaging the materials. If you manage to buy the missing ones with the same characteristics, great. If not, you will have to buy new materials for the entire scope of work.
Installation of panels on walls on wooden lathing
We will give step-by-step instructions for the vertical arrangement of the panels. In the future, we will talk about the technological differences between vertical and horizontal placement.
Step 1. Calculate the surface area of the walls minus window and door openings.
Make a reserve taking into account the above notes. We will fix the slats with a stapler and staples; this is the fastest and fairly reliable option. Self-tapping screws take a long time, self-tapping clamps take even longer, and liquid glue will not allow you to replace a damaged panel if necessary. The lathing is fixed to the wall with dowels. If you have special plastic mounting strips, then the lamellas are attached to them only with clamps; they are inserted into special grooves. The advantages of clamps are that the fixation area increases and the lower mounting plate of the panel is not damaged. Due to this, the strength of the fastening increases; it is recommended to use clamps when covering the ceiling with spot lighting. They allow you to withstand the increased weight of the structure.
Step 2. Clean the wall from large uneven areas and seal any cracks.
To check the surface, use a large, flat rod and place it against different places and see the light. At the same time, check the horizontal position; if the deviation is more than a centimeter, you will have to plaster. If the spread is smaller, then the position of the slats is adjusted by various pads.
Step 3. Saturate the surface with an antiseptic, make steam and waterproofing. You can use aluminum foil or plastic wrap. It is possible to impregnate walls with liquid insulators, just make sure that they are for indoor use. Wood slats also need to be treated with solutions.
Step 4. To speed up the work, mark the position of the slats, using a rope with blue, beat off horizontal lines at the required distance.
Step 5. Fix the first rail at a distance of no more than 10 cm from the ceiling. Check its position carefully with a level. Use wedges if necessary. The rail is secured with dowels. First make a hole on one side and secure the dowel, and then on the other. Next, dowels are installed along the entire length, the distance between them is approximately 20–30 cm. Secure the rail near the floor in the same way.
Step 6. Stretch ropes between them, two at the ends and one in the middle. The ropes serve as beacons; you use them to install all the other slats. Be sure to frame around window and door openings. Check the position of all slats again and make sure that the sheathing around the openings is installed correctly. If the slats are not in the same plane, this will have a negative impact on the panels; the backlight will reveal their incorrect position. To correct the defect, you will have to dismantle the slats and repeat the installation from the beginning.
Step 7 Secure the corner in the corner, start covering from the far corner of the room. Fix the corner with a stapler, staple length 6 mm. During fixation, carefully control its verticality along two edges. Not only the quality of work, but also the speed of installation depends on the correct position of the corner. If the angle is not 90°, then you will have to adjust the size of each panel, which will take a very long time.
Step 8 Measure the width and height of the wall in several places. The parameters must be the same. If the spread is less than a centimeter, then all workpieces can be cut to the same size. Count the number of panels and measure them desired length and cut off the excess. This will be a template; use it to make marks on the remaining slats.
Step 9. Insert one edge of the lamella into the corner and secure it to the sheathing on the back side. Don't forget to check the position. The first panel is installed - continue installation in the same way to the opposite corner of the room.
Step 10 The last panel needs to be cut to width depending on the remaining space. Make it about 1 cm narrower, this will make installation easier. First install the last lamella in the corner, and then move it towards the penultimate one until the lock snaps into place.
Use the same algorithm to finish all wall surfaces. A little more work around the openings; in these places you need to measure and cut each element separately.
Installation of a metal frame
Advantage metal frame from profiles - it allows you to accurately align the position of the slats, regardless of the unevenness of the wall. How is it attached?
Step 1. On the wall, draw lines for the placement of U-shaped hangers. The algorithm of work is the same as for wooden slats.
Step 3. Cut the U-shaped supporting profiles to length and count their number.
Step 4. Start installing the supporting profiles. The vertical position is adjusted using holes in the hangers or by slightly extending the profiles. If they do not allow you to accurately install the sheathing, then straighten the hangers. Such actions do not worsen the load-bearing performance of the elements. The loads from the lamellas act perpendicular to the bending. The elements are fixed together with self-tapping screws.
Important. If significant errors were made during the installation of the sheathing, they can only be corrected after PVC dismantling panels. It is not only expensive, but also time-consuming. Do not forget to constantly monitor the position of the load-bearing elements. Remember that the most accurate instrument for measuring vertical position is an ordinary plumb line. You can buy it or make it yourself. The level can distort readings by up to 2 mm per meter. And if it fell from a great height, then it is impossible to install a sheathing on it.
What is the difference between vertical and horizontal laying
The only difference is that for horizontal laying of panels, the frame must be vertical and vice versa. For bathrooms horizontal laying panels is strictly not recommended. Water easily gets into the locks and then penetrates into the space between the panels and the wall. If there is a lot of it there and it is constantly there, then no amount of steam or moisture protection will help. The appearance of mold and mildew cannot be avoided. To destroy them, you will have to completely dismantle the wall covering, carry out a set of special preventive and construction measures, and re-cover the walls. Such work costs approximately twice as much as proper wall cladding.
Practical advice. Don’t invent a bicycle, don’t create problems for yourself with your own money. In bathrooms, install PVC panels only in a vertical position.
Installation of panels on a rough ceiling
For example, let's take panels that imitate slatted ceiling. No rough ceiling preparatory work does not require.
Step 1. Saturate the rough ceiling antiseptics, give them time to absorb and dry. It is advisable to make a vapor barrier with aluminum foil or plastic film. Fix the material with a stapler, and carefully seal the joints with tape.
Tape the joints with tape
Step 2. Measure the distance between the opposite walls of the room and cut the baseboard, making a 45° connection in the corners.
Practical advice. Do not attach the baseboard to the wall with self-tapping screws. Under the weight of the panels, it will sag a little, and gaps will form between it and the wall finishing. In addition, this method of fixation requires perfectly flat planes. Self-tapping screws press the baseboard against the depressions, it bends, and the appearance deteriorates significantly.
Attach the elements to the wall using liquid glue; remove excess material immediately. Fix only three skirting boards, the fourth is installed after laying the panels. To guarantee, you can additionally fix the back part of the element to the ceiling with a stapler. Wait 2-3 hours for the glue to dry completely.
Step 3. Ceiling panels should be several millimeters thinner than wall panels. Keep in mind that the panel can extend two centimeters into each baseboard. Measure the length of the ceiling from edge to edge of the plinth and add 1.5 cm to this value, the remaining 0.5 cm is left to facilitate installation. It is better to measure and cut each panel separately, this minimizes the likelihood of error.
Step 4. Double-check the dimensions and geometry of the ceiling. If there are minor deviations, they will have to be gradually eliminated by changing the width of the gaps between the lamellas. The magnitude of the changes should not exceed two millimeters, otherwise the adjustment will become noticeable. If allowed architectural features ceiling, then align the panels in invisible places. Open areas will already have smooth joints.
Step 5. Insert the end of the panel into one plinth, bend it slightly and insert the other end into the opposite one. Align the panel and tuck the long edge into the third baseboard.
Practical advice. What to do if the ceiling plane resembles a rhombus? Such cases happen among hack builders, but this can be corrected. Install ceiling panels diagonally. There is nothing complicated, you just need to cut the end of each panel at an angle. We will tell you how this is done below. The negative consequences of a crooked ceiling are that the amount of panel waste increases significantly.
Step 6. Press the panels tightly against each other and secure them with a stapler. The closer the locks come together, the stronger the connection. If the ceiling is not very level, then when attaching the panel at the end, a gap may appear between it and the baseboard. To prevent this from happening, push plastic scraps into these places and only then fix them. Under force, the plastic will compress to the required thickness, and the gap will close. There are difficulties with bending short slats. In such cases, make them another centimeter shorter; the width of the skirting boards allows this. The best option is to immediately lay the panels on the wider side of the ceiling. During installation, do not use excessive force, do not damage the baseboard, scratch the walls, or break the panel.
Step 7 Once all the intact panels are installed, measure the width of the remaining uncovered ceiling. To these dimensions, cut the material using one of the possible methods.
Step 8 Using the method described above, insert the panel into two skirting boards, connecting one edge into a lock. The rest will have to be recorded separately. There are two options. The first is to lubricate the reverse side with liquid nails before installation and glue it. The second is to drill a hole in one plane to the diameter of the self-tapping screw and use it to screw the second plane to the ceiling.
Step 9 Cut from the fourth ceiling plinth base part. Spread the remaining surface with liquid glue and attach it to the wall in the right place.
That's it for the montage. ceiling panels finished. Of course, during work you need to leave space for electrical wiring, ordinary or Spotlights. If after installation there are visible gaps in some places, they can be sealed with sealant of the appropriate color.
Installation of panels to the ceiling on a metal frame
Step 1. Mark a line for installing supporting profiles around the perimeter of the room, making sure that the ceiling is horizontal. At a distance of approximately 50–60 cm, fix the remaining profiles. If the ceiling is very uneven, then use hangers. They are fixed and adjusted in the same way as on the wall. The difference is that the ceiling frame is more difficult to check with a level: it is more difficult to work, your hands are raised up and you get tired quickly.
Frame for PVC panels
Step 2. Liquid nails Glue three skirting boards and file them at 45° at the corners. If the ceiling plane does not have right angles, then each cut will have to be adjusted. Glue the plinth both to the wall and to the metal profile. When gluing, follow the technology. After the plinth is attached, remove it and wait 2-3 minutes, then press the element again. Check its position with a rule or level. The rule is applied to the lower edge of the baseboard. If there are gaps, then use your hand to carefully move the baseboard down until it stops with a straight edge. Give it time to harden. The cracks in the corners are sealed liquid sealant, but for professionals the fit should be tight right away. The bathroom ceiling is very hot and humid. You can be sure that the sealant will peel off in 4-5 years and will have to be removed and the cracks re-sealed.
Practical advice. Sometimes when the glue hardens, the baseboards move a little in the corners and they end up at different levels. To prevent this from happening, insert trimmings into the corners; they will constantly hold the two elements at the same level.
Step 3. Insert one end of the slats into the baseboard, bend it slightly and push the other end into the opposite baseboard. Align the panel and slide it into the third baseboard. We have already mentioned that you should check the exact dimensions of the ceiling before installation. If one side is longer than the other, then the difference must be gradually leveled by adjusting the gap between the lamellas. The method, of course, is not ideal, but there is no better one. Always install panels along the long side of the ceiling. Due to this, it will be possible to reduce the number of cuts and make it easier to bend the lamellas during installation.
Panel fastening
Constantly check the position of the slats. To prevent a screwdriver that comes off from damaging the end of the panel, place a clean, wide metal spatula between them while screwing; it serves as reliable protection. It is not necessary to twist the press washers into the tail of the panel, this is difficult and increases the risk of damage, the main thing is that the head presses it against the profile.
Step 5. The last panel needs to be cut to fit the remaining gap. To make installation easier, make a gap of about 1–1.5 cm; it will then hide in the baseboards.
Step 6. Cut off the back plate of the plinth, coat the remaining surfaces with glue and glue it into the wall. Do not forget that gluing must be done in two stages. If the plinth creeps down under its own weight, then hold it for a few minutes or come up with any temporary stop.
At this point the work is completed, installation can begin. lighting fixtures. Before you start finishing, you should know the type of appliances and where they will be installed; cut holes of the appropriate diameters in the panels in advance.
- Draw a hole of the required diameter on the panel and in the selected location.
- Insert the drill bit into the drill and adjust it to high speed.
- If you have an assistant, great, he will place the panel on its edge and hold it firmly. If you have to work yourself, then hold the panel with one hand and use the drill with the other. This is inconvenient and difficult, the hole will turn out uneven.
- Drill a hole on the circle line, press the drill against the line and move it around the circle. Friction will melt the plastic, and the drill will “cut” a hole in it.
That's it, remove the burrs and the hole is ready.
What are the features of installing panels on the ceiling under spotlights? No matter how light the lamps are, they a large number of creates additional load on the panels; over time, the ceiling may sag a little. To prevent such consequences, you need to install intermediate jumpers more often; professionals recommend making the distance between them no more than 30 cm. In addition, choose durable lamellas for the ceiling, pay special attention to the characteristics of the locks, they are the ones that hold the weight.
Can dismantled panels be reused? A lot depends on how you shoot them. Cheap materials can cause long longitudinal cracks when the fixation points are torn off. To prevent this phenomenon, use the sharp end of a mounting knife to cut the junction of the lamellas with the frame along the entire perimeter of the hardware. Before re-laying, you will have to move the supporting frame a few centimeters in any direction so that the fixation is done on undamaged areas.
Video - Vertical laying of panels on walls