Finishing a bathroom with PVC panels - preparation and step-by-step installation
It is no secret that the repair in such an important room as the bathroom was always not in last place and never was simple. Most likely, this is due to the fact that the bathroom itself is a rather cramped room, and there are a lot of communications in it, which makes finishing difficult. Do not forget about the humid air, which literally "hangs" in such a room. And this may mean that humidity will contribute to the development of fungal mold with the wrong choice of materials for repair.
As a matter of fact, all these factors should be considered when choosing materials for bathroom repair. And this is especially important for those who plan to carry out repairs themselves, without the help of specialists. And one of the important conditions that the material for decorating the walls of the bathroom should have is its moisture resistance at a more or less reasonable price.
Therefore, decorating a bathroom with PVC panels is becoming increasingly popular. Such panels can be called almost ideal material in order to clad walls even where there is increased humidity. Such panels are made of PVC with a sufficient coefficient of rigidity, which naturally affects the strength of the panels themselves.
Advantages of PVC panels and determination of their quality
Of course, PVC panels have several advantages over other materials used for decoration. That is why the decoration of the bathroom with PVC panels is carried out without problems and is the most practical. So, the advantages of PVC panels include:
+ Existing large selection of colors and shades
+ Moisture resistance. Water does not have any harmful effect on such panels, so mold does not form on PVC panels.
+ Availability and speed of installation. All wall cladding work can be easily done independently. Moreover, without even having the relevant experience in this matter.
+ Under the PVC panels, bathroom communications are perfectly hidden
+ If necessary, you can additionally insulate the bathroom, or apply sound insulation to its walls.
+ Easy operation
+ Relatively low cost
+ Damaged panels are replaced in a matter of minutes.
As for the assortment of plastic panels, now they really have a very large selection. But, by what principle should I choose PVC panels so that they really are of high quality? When choosing panels, you should definitely pay attention to the following:
1. The number of stiffeners in the panel. Those. the more such ribs there are, the stronger the material.
2. Stiffeners must not be deformed or damaged. If this is the case, then this means that the panels were not stored properly.
3. The front of the panel should be evenly colored. The picture should be clear and not have blurry edges.
4. The dimensions of the panel along the entire length and width should be the same
When buying panels, it is strongly recommended that you purchase panels that belong to the same batch.
Video. How to choose plastic panels
Necessary tools and materials
If the panels have already been purchased, then the next step is to select the appropriate tool that will be necessary for the installation of the panels. From the tool for these purposes you will need:
- - drill or perforator;
- - a hacksaw for metal, or a jigsaw;
- - screwdriver;
- - construction stapler;
- - roulette and level.
In principle, the decoration of the walls in the bathroom with PVC panels is done in one of 2 known ways: on the crate or on the wall with gluing the panels with liquid nails. Therefore, if the choice is made in favor of liquid nails, it is necessary to take care of their acquisition.
Now you need to calculate the right amount of materials. In principle, this calculation is quick and easy. To do this, you need to know the area of the bathroom. Knowing the dimensions of the panel, its length and width, you can easily find out the number of panels needed for repair. Those. if the width of the panel is 0.25 m, the length is 2.7 m, then the area of the panel will be 0.75 sq. m. To find out the number of panels, the area of the bathroom should be divided by the area of the panels. See the article:How to calculate the area of a room, floor, ceiling and walls it will help you calculate the area of premises of any geometric shapes.
Preparatory work
Do-it-yourself PVC finishing of the bathroom with PVC panels begins with the preparatory work. At the first stage of the execution of which, it is necessary to free the room from unnecessary things. Next, you should remove the tiles, if any, in the bathroom and take it to the trash.
If the panels will be installed on liquid nails, the walls should be smoothed as much as possible with cement mortar and putty. Although it will be much better if the walls are sheathed with moisture-proof drywall. In principle, if the unevenness of the walls is small, then they should not be aligned. After all, plastic panels are flexible and can smooth out irregularities in the walls. True, it is advisable to cover the walls before installing the panels with a special antifungal composition.
If the panels will be installed on the crate, then it must first be installed on the walls. If there is a crate, then the alignment of the walls will not be needed, because the panels in this case are not adjacent to the wall, but to the crate.
Stages of mounting PVC panels
After the preparatory work is completed, if the panels are installed on the crate, the next step will consist of the selection and installation of the crate itself. Due to the high humidity in the bathroom, it is best to use the crate not of wood, but of plastic or made of a special metal profile. Although, as an option, a wooden crate is also suitable, which it is desirable to pre-paint.
The installation of the crate should be carried out taking into account the following rules:
1. Neighboring slats should be at a distance of 50 cm from each other.
2. The battens of the battens should be perpendicular to the arrangement of the PVC panels.
3. If the walls are uneven, then the crate must be installed with constant level control. If bumps occur, they can be compensated using wooden or plastic linings.
4. All elements of the crate should be at the beginning and at the end of the surface to be finished.
AN EXAMPLE OF A FILLED LATCH, IN THE BATHROOM A MEETING IS RARE, BUT THE PRINCIPLE OF BYPASSING THE OPENING SHOWN SHOWN ON THE IMAGE IS UNDERSTANDED.
After finishing the installation of the battens, you can proceed with the installation of PVC panels. I must say that the installation of plastic panels in the bathroom is carried out taking into account the following algorithm:
1. From the angle from which the installation of the panels will be carried out, it is necessary to strengthen the profile called the start profile with screws or a stapler.
In the image you can observe various types of profiles that are used when installing PVC panels in various cases.
2. In the lower corner of the profile should bring the mounting shelf of the panel. It must be remembered that a wide shelf must be directed towards the direction of movement during installation. After installing the panel, it is necessary to fix it to the crate either with screws or a stapler.
3. Installation of all subsequent panels is carried out in a similar way.
4. In the process of joining the panels, it must be ensured that the joint is tight and free from gaps, and the surface joints are barely visible.
5. In places where there are doorways, windows, etc., panels must be installed using special starting corners.See how they look in the image above.
6. The final stage involves the installation of skirting boards, which are necessary in order to hide the compensation clearances of the panels.
7. If individual panels form joints, i.e. the coating is not seamless, these joints must be coated with a sealant, such as silicone. But if the panels are of high quality, and the crate is made exactly, then this should not happen.
From all of the above, we can conclude that installing PVC panels on their own is not very difficult. With their help, finishing the bathroom with PVC panels is quick. And the costs at the same time will not require large forces and means.
In order to learn more about the rules for installing plastic panels, check out our special article -How to fix plastic panels to the ceiling or wall correctly and without errors in which all processes are considered as detailed as possible. In addition, see the video below, which shows in great detail the process of installing plastic panels in the bathroom.
Video. PVC paneling
