How to sew the bathroom with plastic panels?

panels The bathroom is probably the second one after the kitchen where we like to be and relax. A bathroom is more than a room. This is a room where we can retire with ourselves and give ourselves completely to our reflections. But while in the bathroom, not everyone will want to look at the bare walls with putty, broken tiles, other drawbacks of conventional facings. Those who are important for comfort and safety, choose - plastic. It is resistant to temperature changes and moisture, besides, in the care it is quite convenient. Let's talk about how to decorate the bathroom with plastic panels.

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Advantages and disadvantages of

Before starting the installation and preparation of panels, let's talk about the advantages of this type of cladding:

1. Price, which is important. Plastic panels are much cheaper than other finishing materials.
2. Average power consumption, and that is easy and relatively fast installation, which even a person who does not have experience in this area will cope with.
3. Hygiene and environmental friendliness are good properties of plastic. This means that on the surface without cracks, microorganisms such as fungus are not formed.
4. Large assortment. You can use one color gamut, and you can combine shades and adjust to your style and mood.
5. Easy maintenance is one of the main advantages, as most of the finishing materials require thorough cleaning.
6. Another important property that has a PVC panel - they have a fairly long service life.

The main disadvantages are the following:

1. Low mechanical strength. Accidental impact or awkward movement in the room can form a gap in the panel.
2. Before installing the material, it is necessary to prepare the walls thoroughly beforehand, and to provide powerful ventilation. This is due to the fact that the plastic does not let air in and creates a feeling of "steam room" in the room.
3. Minus seems seemingly not important, but on the other hand significant - the size of the room is significantly reduced after the installation of plastic panels.

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Moments to which you should pay attention:

1. Before finishing the bath, you need to replace absolutely all pipes( including heating) with plastic. The reason is that the panels will not be able to monitor the condition of the pipes, in addition, condensation can accumulate behind them, which will lead to corrosion of the
2. pipe. Note that to optimize the operation of all communications( pipes, open wiring, heating systems), you can hidethem behind the panels. This will save space and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the interior

. We go directly to the plating of the bathroom with plastic panels.

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Preliminary actions and materials

Consider the list of actions that will help to avoid further problems:

1. The first thing to do is to clean the walls of debris, dust, etc. The walls can not be leveled if they have relatively small unevennesses. All the mounds will hide the frame on which the plastic panels hang. But if the walls are uneven, then they will have to be leveled.
2. Clean walls should be treated with "Aquastope" or other waterproofing solution. Since the bathroom has a high humidity, this should be done in at least 2 layers. The work is carried out carefully and efficiently, without missing parts of the surface.
3. After the waterproofing of the wall it must be primed. Perform these works should be a primer with maximum penetrating power.
4. Further it is required already primed surfaces to paint with water-emulsion paint. This will create an additional protective layer and prevent the destruction of the wall. Also, the wall surfaces can also be plastered with a special compound.

Important! Before you start, you should determine the wiring and sockets in the bathroom( if they are there) and pre-prepare the cable outlets. Installation of sockets in PVC is made in the same way as in gypsum cardboard.

Technical equipment and materials:

• The plastic panels themselves;
• Corners and skirting boards made of plastic;
• Wooden slats, profile of metal or plastic;
• Adhesive, clay or self-tapping screws;
• Screwdriver;
• Construction level;
• Drill or perforator;
• Dowel-nails;
• Hacksaw;
• Sealant for reliable protection of joints.

Before starting the lining procedure, it is necessary to choose which material the fasteners will use - screws, kleimers or glue, because each version has its own peculiarities and rules:

• Adhesive paneling will lead to future problems, if necessary they will have to be dismantled. Also it should be noted that this option can only be used with even walls.
• Having chosen self-tapping screws, it is worthwhile to understand how to trim the bathroom panels, and that it will take time for them to twist. Here you will need a screwdriver, the best option for this is for a frame to use wooden slats, having processed them in advance with an antiseptic.
• It is possible to mount the kleimers. So special brackets are called, which wedge into the frame and securely hold the panels.

Now that we have figured out all the important components, we go to the procedure itself and finally learn how to trim the bathroom with plastic.

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Panel mounting

The paneling of plastic panels takes place in several stages, but they will be simple.

Installation of the bogie

The first action on the way to the plastic bath will be, as you may have guessed, the installation of the battens:

1. In order to make a quality crate, it is necessary to use metal profiles, their plastic counterparts or wooden bars 10x30 mm.
2. Before attaching rails or profiles, the wall must be partitioned.

Important! For example, so - when mounting the entire frame first, the perforator is performed in the wall holes in which the dowels fix the rails or profile. If they occur on the surface of the groove, it is necessary to place a wooden plate under them.

1. We go further. To give the carcass rigidity, the first rail or profile is fastened along the floor, then mount the rest, retreating a half meter from each. There must be a rail or profile where the panels will end - under the ceiling or below.

Angles, moldings and plinths

The second step is the installation of corners and moldings.

We fix all components such as moldings, skirting boards and corners before finishing. Everything is done in the following way: the first step is to fix the starting and angled bars, and then, in the process of paneling, add the other components.

Panel fastening

Panel fastening technology will be as follows:

1. The first panel is inserted into the molding, fixed to the crate on the opposite side.
2. Subsequent elements are inserted into the previous ones, while they are tightly pressed so that there are no slots. After that, you can safely attach them.
3. To equip electrical appliances, simply cut out the holes for them, in which to fix the junction box.

Important! In order to achieve maximum sealing of the joints, before inserting the panels, it is necessary to treat the edges with silicone sealant. This is especially important for the walls adjacent to the bathroom.

Fastening the ceiling panels in the bathroom

The last thing to do is to fix the ceiling skirting first, and for the docking in the corners you will need a chair, which is easy to cut the pieces at the angle you need. Only after that it is possible to fasten the panels, acting by analogy with the wall installation.

You already have enough knowledge, now you only have to apply them. Given that a lot is written, the procedure, in fact, is not difficult. In order to learn as much as possible about the installation process, you can watch the training videos and consult with professionals of this business or invite them to the house if you are not sure of your abilities. The main thing is if you decide to do it yourself, observe the safety techniques, and then everything will turn out.