Wall decoration with plastic panels. Technology of wall finishing with plastic panels

Varieties of plastic panels

This finishing material is made of polyvinyl chloride, which is why they are often called PVC panels. This material, in a semi-liquid state, is extruded through a special mold, after which various patterns are applied to the panels. Often the design is already prepared and placed on a film that is simply glued to the front side of the panels. The surface can be either smooth or textured. Panels with a pattern retain an attractive appearance for a long time, but they are much more expensive compared to regular panels.

PVC wall panels with a pattern

There is another technology when the design is applied directly to the panels and covered with two layers of varnish. This type of panel does not have a long service life, since the quality of the pattern is lower.

Ceiling and wall panels

There are panels both for finishing walls and for finishing ceilings, and they differ in the thickness of the panels themselves and the partitions in the panels. Those for ceilings are 2 times thinner. If you look at the cut of the panel, you can easily determine its purpose. In addition, the ceiling panels have a glossy surface, and the quality of the joints is such that they are practically invisible.

PVC ceiling panel

There is another type of plastic panels - this is plastic lining. The thickness of the panel is 10 mm, and its width is 10 cm, and it has shaped edges, so when upgrading the walls, you get a surface similar to that obtained when installing wooden lining, that is, relief.

Plastic lining panels

Wall panels come in different widths, but most often the manufacturer produces PVC panels with a width of 25 and 37 centimeters, with a length of 2.7 and 3 meters. As for the cost, it depends on various factors, since different manufacturers use different technologies.

PVC panels for walls – thin

There are various PVC panels, but those that consist of two layers of plastic connected by thin bridges have a number of disadvantages. The main drawback is their poor resistance to physical stress. If you press on the panel even slightly, a dent will appear, and if you press harder, you can push it through. This drawback always becomes the stumbling block because of which people refuse to use these types of panels.

PVC panel sectional view

Recently, a completely different type of PVC panels has appeared on the market, which do not have this drawback. Their thickness is only 3 mm and they have no cells, and a pattern is printed on the front side. The panels differ in size 950x480 mm, although the dimensions may be different. These panels also differ in their installation technology, since they are glued to a flat surface. Due to their thinness, the panels are easily cut with scissors, which simplifies the processing process. This type of panels takes up virtually no usable space, but they can only be glued to flat walls.

Flexible PVC panels

Selecting panels for finishing

The range of plastic panels is so large that it is very difficult for an inexperienced buyer to understand. To avoid mistakes, you should familiarize yourself in advance with the characteristics of this material and its varieties. You should only consider certified material, because low-quality panels do not have the required strength and quickly fade.

Assortment of plastic wall panels

The main advantages of plastic panels:

increased moisture resistance;
ease of installation;
fire safety;
hygiene;
long service life;
resistance to microorganisms. Bathroom, finished with plastic panels

The disadvantage of this material is its low impact resistance, so the panels should be handled with care during transportation and installation. Depending on the coating, the panels are divided into matte and glossy, and according to the technology of applying the pattern - into film and printed.

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Standard sizes:

width from 200 to 350 mm;
length from 2700 to 3000 mm;
thickness from 8 to 10 mm.

Dimensions
The strength of the material depends not only on the thickness of the walls, but also on the number of stiffeners located inside the panel. To check how durable the material is, you need to press your finger on the surface - if the plastic bends, the panel will not last long.

Glossy plastic panels

In addition, you should not buy panels if:

stiffening ribs are deformed or damaged;
the design on the front side has fuzzy lines, blurred areas or blurred edges;
the coating differs in tone;
there are scratches on the surface;
The panel sizes do not match.

Wall panels

PVC wall panels

PVC wall panels

Comparative table of characteristics of PVC panels (for comparison, plastic panels with a flexo printing coating type, 0.25 m wide and 3 m long are taken)

Indicator/panel	PVC panel TM Decomax	Average Chinese panel	Average European panel
Front surface thickness, mm	2,5	1,5	2,0
Number of stiffeners, pcs.	29	20	29
Condition of the stiffeners	smooth, without deformation	smooth, there are minor deformations	smooth, without deformation
PVC panel weight, kg/sq.m	2,2	1,7	2,0
Appearance	The coating is smooth, without the appearance of stiffening ribs	The coating is smooth, but with obvious gaps in the stiffening ribs, there are slight deformations	The coating is smooth, without the appearance of stiffening ribs
Raw materials	after slight pressing, the panel returns to its original appearance, which indicates a low chalk content	after slight pressure the panel becomes deformed, which proves the high chalk content	after slight pressing, the panel returns to its original appearance, which indicates a low chalk content

Prices for popular finishing wall panels

Wall panels

Features of care

There is an opinion that plastic panels require special care. However, this has absolutely no basis - of all types of finishing materials, it is perhaps difficult to find a simpler and more “unpretentious” one. Regardless of whether they are in the hallway or on the loggia, it is enough to wash them a couple of times a year with any traditional dishwashing detergent or soap solution.

However, sometimes during service more serious contaminants appear on the surface - drawings made with felt-tip pens and markers, motor oil stains, tape residues, and others. To clean them, abrasive cleaning wipes will help, and if the marks are significant, then liquid cleaners such as Synto-Forte, Graffiti Flussig, etc.

There are several compounds that are not recommended for use when cleaning PVC panels:

chlorine;
degreasing compounds;
alkaline soap;
nail polish removers;
acetone;
polishes of all types.

Peculiarities

The plastic starting profile for PVC panels looks like a U shape, one side of which is usually slightly shorter than the other. As a rule, installation of the entire structure begins with its installation, which is why it is also called initial. It “sets” the direction of the entire plastic finishing structure. This molding is used to cover the ends of panels, and, in addition, in cases where the PVC sheet is adjacent to the openings of windows or doors. Its use can significantly save time and materials for finishing and installation work.

Such elements have a number of obvious advantages. They generally exhibit resistance to ultraviolet rays and can avoid yellowing for up to 10 years. The material is elastic, but not brittle, so when cutting you can prevent the appearance of cracks. The composition is good because it contains a minimal amount of chalk and substances harmful to the human body.

The moldings are easy to install and, thanks to their convenient shape, fit smoothly even with uneven walls.

Calculation of material requirements

There is no need to make any special calculations. You can determine the required amount of finishing material in one of two ways:

by the total area of the wall;
according to the size of the panels.

The first method is to determine the total area of the walls. To do this, their height and width are multiplied.

The most convenient option is to calculate the needs based on the dimensions of the panels. The facing material has the following standard dimensions: length - 3 m, width - 0.25 m. For example, if the bathroom is 2 m wide, then 8 panels (2 m 0.25 m) will be needed for renovation.

When calculating the number of panels, the area of the door and window openings and the space behind the bathtub installed flush against the wall are subtracted. In the process of work, the cladding can be damaged. For this reason, 3-4 more pieces need to be added to the estimated number of panels.

Plastic panels serve as a good alternative to tiles.

Fixation with glue or self-tapping screws

Such fastening of wall panels is carried out quickly and there is no need to spend money and effort on creating a frame. All you have to do is buy some glue and get started. But there is a big drawback - the requirement for the walls to be even. It is important to prepare them, remove all excess and, most importantly, make them even. Any distortions or irregularities will be visible. In addition, it is difficult to dismantle wall panels mounted with glue.

The note! Over time, the adhesive may lose its properties due to temperature fluctuations.

Therefore, lightweight panels made of plastic, plywood or MDF are placed on glue. How to attach a wall panel in the kitchen or in another room without glue? Sequence of work:

Old finishing material is removed from the wall.
It is cleaned of grease stains, dust and dirt.
The surface is leveled. Small differences can be repaired with putty. Otherwise, plaster is used.
A deep penetration primer is applied to improve adhesion in several layers with breaks for drying.
Now you can attach the panels to the wall. Ideally, use polyurethane sealant or liquid nails. The substance is applied along the perimeter of the sheet, with an indentation of 2 cm, as well as in the center.
All that remains is to install the wall panels for interior decoration in their place and press well so that the glue spreads and the sheet is fixed.

Installation of panels can be done exclusively with self-tapping screws. In this case, a flat surface is also required. Next you will have to drill several holes, insert dowels into them and screw in self-tapping screws. The hats are masked with special plugs.

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How to properly make sheathing for panels

Plastic wall cladding begins with the construction of a frame for the panels or wall sheathing. This will allow you to quickly replace, if necessary, plastic panels and securely fasten them.

For the sheathing the following are used:

Wood blocks.
Metal profile - less common.

In this case, small cells located behind the structure can be used for laying insulating materials. The sheathing is attached to the wall surface with clamps or self-tapping screws in dowels.

Lathing device for plastic panels

The fastening elements of the sheathing are installed in increments of up to 0.5 meters. The distance between the bars is chosen so that laying the insulating material is as simple as possible.

Preparatory work before attaching PVC plastic panels to the wall

The nature of the preparatory actions before fastening the products is related to the base and the degree of its evenness:

If the master has chosen fastening by means of lathing, there is no need to level the base in advance;
But if the slabs will be mounted directly on the wall, you should first check the base for evenness and carry out leveling work, if necessary.

Before any installation of PVC panels, the surface of the walls must be pre-treated with an antiseptic. This will protect them from mold and dampness. Next, the surface is primed. The primer must be applied in 2 layers. It is not recommended to apply a second coat until the first has dried.

Also, before installation, you need to prepare all the fittings and additional elements. In addition, you should immediately prepare the sheathing if the master decides to attach the slabs to it.

The primer must be applied in 2 layers.

Fastening the slats

To secure plastic panels when finishing walls, you can use glue, screws or clamps. Both special PVC and liquid nails can be used as glue, but this method is only suitable for a smooth and even wall. Using glue, you can save a lot, because there is no need to attach the sheathing. The downside is that if the panel is damaged, it cannot be replaced.

A reliable and convenient method is to fasten plastic panels with self-tapping screws, especially since there is no need for the wall to be perfectly even. To reduce installation time, it is recommended to screw in the screws with a screwdriver. The disadvantage of this option is the need to install a wooden frame under self-tapping screws. You will need to set aside some time to prepare the wood base.

The easiest way is to use clamps, which are quickly and easily attached to the sheathing. They allow you to conveniently and efficiently fix the panels on the wall. The lathing can be made from a metal profile. If the lamella is damaged, it is possible to replace it with a new one at any time.

Preparatory stage

Cladding with PVC panels

Preliminary calculations

You need to start by calculating the amount of finishing material so that you don’t have to overpay or go to the store for an additional batch. The panels can be mounted both vertically and horizontally, depending on the wishes of the apartment owners. When mounting vertically, the number of panels is calculated as follows: measure the length of the perimeter of the room, subtract the width of the openings and divide by the width of one panel. To the resulting number add 2-3 lamellas in reserve.

For horizontal installation, measure the area of the room minus door and window openings and divide by the area of one panel. Here the margin should be at least 10%, since the consumption of material for trimming increases. Additionally, you need to calculate the number of slats for the sheathing and fasteners. First, the height of the walls is divided by the sheathing pitch, which is usually 0.5 m, and multiplied by the perimeter of the room. The resulting number indicates the length of the slats in linear meters. By measuring the height of the corners and multiplying it by their number, we obtain the total footage of the corner profiles; to this number you need to add the perimeter of window and door openings.

Methods for attaching lamellas

How to attach PVC lining to walls
There are three ways to attach panels to the wall - using glue, self-tapping screws and clamps. The first method is suitable for very even and smooth walls; glue is used special for PVC, universal “Moment-installation” or “liquid nails”.

Installation of panels with glue

The use of this method simplifies and reduces the cost of the installation process, since there is no need to attach the sheathing. Disadvantages: it is impossible to replace a damaged panel; during subsequent repairs it is difficult to remove the covering from the wall.

Methods for installing PVC panels on walls

Do-it-yourself installation of PVC panels

Fastening with self-tapping screws is a reliable and convenient option that does not require a perfectly flat surface. To screw in the screws, you definitely need a screwdriver, otherwise the installation process will take a long time. Disadvantages of this method: a wooden frame is better suited for self-tapping screws, so additional time is spent cutting the timber and treating it with an antiseptic.

How to attach plastic panels

The third option is the most optimal. The clamps are conveniently and quickly attached to the sheathing and securely fix the panels to the wall. The lathing is mounted from a metal profile, assembly of the covering is carried out effortlessly. A damaged lamella can be easily replaced with a new one; dismantling the finish also does not take much time.

Installation of PVC panels

Tools and necessary materials

During the work, everything should be at hand, so materials and tools for installation are prepared in advance. You will need:

fine-toothed hacksaw;
pencil and tape measure;
level;
square;
plastic panels;
slats or plastic profile;
dowel-nails, screws or clamps;
screwdriver;
perforator;
antiseptic composition;
sealant;
ceiling plinth.

Preparing the walls

Before covering the walls with panels, you need to clear the old coating, seal every single crack, smooth out noticeable defects and treat the surface with an antifungal agent. Thanks to this, dust will not accumulate under the plastic and mold will not develop, which negatively affects the microclimate in the room. If the installation will be carried out on a frame, it is not necessary to additionally level the surface.

Prices for mixtures for leveling walls and ceilings

Mixtures for leveling walls and ceilings

What elements are needed to install panels?

Before covering the walls with plastic panels, it is necessary to purchase additional moldings - fixing and at the same time decorative elements that give the cladding its final appearance. There are several types of profiles, shown in the photo.

Starters.
Finish.
Guides: upper and lower. These are installation moldings that create a frame around the perimeter of the entire surface to be finished.
Corner external. With its help, protruding corners of the room are formed.
Corner internal, mounted along internal corners.
Connecting. Designed for end connections of elements for combined finishing of panels of different colors.
Skirting boards or fillets. Fixed with glue.
Simple corners. Used for finishing corners, glued to the sheathing.

Installation diagram of plastic panels

The panels are attached to the wooden frame with staples and a construction stapler, and to the metal frame with self-tapping screws.

Tip: Polyvinyl chloride has a high coefficient of thermal expansion, which means that during installation, fastening points must be made with a small gap for elastic deformation of the plastic panel. At the same time, the staples allow the plastic to move, but the flea screws do not. In this case, you need to use thermal washers with self-tapping screws, consisting of an O-ring, a lid and a washer with a leg. There should be a gap of at least 1.5 millimeters between the wall of the hole in the plastic and the leg of the washer.

Before covering the walls with plastic panels, the video lesson will tell you the nuances of the work.

Do-it-yourself installation of PVC panels: advice from professionals

Installing a ceiling from plastic panels with your own hands is a rather complicated process, unless of course you are a specialist in this field. You should start attaching PVC panels from the inner left corner of the room, gradually moving towards the door or window opening. Before fastening, insert the plastic strip into the inner slot of the corner. Then we attach a shelf to a block of wooden frame for attaching PVC panels.

You can install plastic panels yourself. But if you still have some doubts, it is better to seek the help of specialists. Many professional builders believe that plastic panels can also be attached using glue. But this is the case if the air in the room is not too humid and the walls are fairly smooth. But many people consider this fastening method not very reliable. If the master finisher has not yet gained sufficient experience, then he most likely will not succeed in this type of fastening. Many professionals give their preference to a more reliable type of fastening, this is fastening to a wooden sheathing (frame). Indeed, beautifully and reliably covering the walls of a room by attaching plastic panels to a wooden frame is rightfully considered the fastest and most reliable way.

The working tools you will need to install plastic panels are:

Fine-tooth saw or hacksaw
Hammer
Staples
Staple gun
Dowels
Self-tapping screws
Electric drill
Roulette
Building level or plumb line
Plane

We install the lathing (supporting structure) for fastening PVC panels

After the walls are prepared and marked, we proceed to attaching wooden slats to them. They should be fixed so that the distance between them is at least 0.50 - 0.60 mm, and all this is securely fixed with dowels or self-tapping screws. Using a building level, level the wooden slats vertically and horizontally. If you do not follow these simple rules, the corners in the room may end up crooked. The slats of the supporting structure should be perpendicular to the panels, that is, at an angle of 90 degrees.

If the panels are installed horizontally, then the slats are attached vertically.
If the panels are mounted vertically, then the slats are installed on the contrary, horizontally.
When attaching PVC panels obliquely, we also attach the slats obliquely, but at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the position of the slats.

You also need to adhere to some important rules, without which the entire supporting structure may become ineffective:

Metal profiles should be used instead of wooden slats in rooms where humidity is high. If suddenly there are no metal profiles available, then the wooden blocks, which will be an integral part of the structure when installing PVC panels, must be impregnated with a special antifungal agent.
Before you begin to decorate the borders at the junction of the ceiling with the wall with ceiling plinths, you should secure the appropriate fastening device around the perimeter of the entire room. Decorative ceiling plinths are installed in the groove of the fastening devices after complete installation of the plastic panels.
On the wall, in those places where pre-planned hanging parts or household items will be attached, additional bars should be secured.

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Where should you start installing plastic panels?

In all corners of the room, the inner corners are secured with brackets. The process of installing PVC panels begins with inserting a plastic panel into the internal slot of a previously fixed corner. After that, a shelf for attaching PVC panels must be secured to the wooden beam of the frame with staples. When installing the next PVC panel, its tongue should be directed into the groove of the previously fixed panel. Then the fastening shelf is also fixed with brackets to the wooden block of the frame. All other plastic panels should be installed in exactly the same order.

When installing PVC panels, it is important to adhere to a number of rules:

Always, the accuracy of positioning of all panels directly depends on the correct installation of the first PVC panel. Therefore, before fixing it to a wooden sheathing, we carefully check the panel with a building level for verticality.
When attaching PVC panels, the planks must fit very tightly against each other.
The panels can be shortened to the length required only with a fine-toothed file or jigsaw.

The final stage will be the installation of special plastic skirting boards. They can be used to seal joints between the ceiling, floor or wall, but also to disguise wiring cables.

Preparation of PVC panels for installation

All the tools that will be needed for installation along with wooden blocks for the sheathing (frame) should be prepared before all work begins. To install PVC panels, they should not be unpacked immediately. This material needs some time to settle.

In the room, unpacked, they should be:

If they were in a room with sub-zero temperatures, then for at least 48 hours.
If the temperature was from 0 to 10, then from 12 hours or longer.

Plastic panels should be unpacked at room temperature. All safety precautions must also be observed. There is also no need to pull out the plastic panels from the end of the pack, so as not to damage the lining on the finishing material. It should be remembered: Immediately before the installation of the plastic panels, a frame of wooden blocks is installed, and the wall does not need to be smoothed and plastered.

Installation of plastic panels is convenient because the wall plane does not need to be prepared to perfect condition.
To install plastic panels, you only need self-tapping screws , dowels and metal fasteners.

Tools and accessories

It is necessary to prepare for working with PVC panels. As already mentioned, the use of this finishing material involves the use of professional tools, namely:

hammer drill - will be needed when forming the frame;
screwdriver - used for fixing panels to bars or metal profiles (a hammer drill can also handle this task, but it is quite heavy, so it will not be easy for a finisher with little experience to handle it);
a jigsaw with small teeth or a circular saw;

cowling with an angle of 90 and 45 g;
stapler - used when installing wood sheathing;
rubber mallet - required for removing jammed slabs; if such a procedure is carried out manually, then there is a high probability of breakage of the sheathing and the panel itself;
spatula - it is used to bend the profile when you need to insert the very last panel. It is optimal to use a tool with a length of 80 to 120 cm.

Auxiliary tool:

tape measure for taking measurements;
pencil or marker - for making notes on panels;
level - to measure deviations from the ideal coating geometry;
square, moldings, clips, edging;
elements for fastening (dowels, screws and clamps).

Advantages and disadvantages of wall paneling

Panels are made from polyvinyl chloride by running the raw material through certain molds. After cooling, melted PVC turns into a light and durable sheet, which consists of two plates connected by jumpers. The connections serve as stiffeners and give the lamellas strength. This design allows the sheet to remain lightweight and provide maximum flexibility. Voids are formed inside the panel - sections that reduce thermal conductivity and increase sound insulation. Such products are classified as sectional. When fixing the material to the sheathing, it becomes possible to install an additional heat-insulating layer.

PVC panels are endowed with a number of undeniable advantages, including:

unlimited decoration possibilities - modern technical devices allow the consumer to choose from a huge variety of panels of various shades, with various prints and textures;
affordable cost - in comparison with tiles, porcelain stoneware, artificial stone;
simple installation - you can do without the involvement of specialists, expensive tools, and construction dust is not generated during the work;
long service life - panel cladding retains its original appearance throughout the entire period of operation;
absolute immunity to moisture - withstands water “attacks”, protects walls from getting wet, from the appearance of mold and the spread of fungus;
easy care - the panels can be easily washed using ordinary detergents.

Disadvantages of plastic trim

When polyvinyl chloride ignites, toxic toxic substances are released. It is for this reason that it is not recommended for use in residential premises.
Sudden temperature changes can damage the material.
Low resistance to mechanical damage. True, a damaged lamella can be easily replaced. To do this, it is advisable to have in stock sheets from the original batch that perfectly match the color. If such material is not available, you can purchase several contrasting parts and update the design.
Instability to ultraviolet rays.

For exterior work, you need to use panels with a special coating that does not allow the paints to fade in the sun and change color.

We install the sheathing ourselves

Work on the internal wall cladding begins with assembling the sheathing for the PVC panels. It is done very simply, anyone can assemble the sheathing with their own hands. The material from which it is made is wooden slats or metal profiles. The wall sheathing is attached using a self-tapping screw with a dowel, right through to the wall panel. Then all installed slats must be leveled so that the structure is level.

Wooden slats of 10x50 mm are suitable for the frame; they can also be used to level the surfaces of the walls; all wooden parts must be treated with an antiseptic.

Make the frame in increments of 30-50 centimeters, the design is quite simple and linear, there are no special tricks in it. It is necessary to make a frame along the entire wall; it is unacceptable for the ends of the PVC panels to hang in the air, they must be completely fixed. For insulation or additional insulation, the necessary material can be added to empty openings.

Types of facade panels

Facade panels: types and variety of materials

Choose the material from which the panels will be made. Today, in addition to polymer panels, there are metal panels that are more durable. At the same time, plastic retains heat better. At this stage, the issue of the appearance of the facade is also decided. The panels can be stylized as wood, decorative brick, stone and much more. There are a huge number of design solutions.

Type of panels	Material
Metal siding	Stainless steel, aluminum
Foam or polystyrene panels	Panel sheets are made of polystyrene foam/expanded polystyrene. Tiles – pressed polymer
PVC	Polyvinyl chloride (in other words, plastic)
Wood siding	Pressed wood
Siding under plaster	Plastic

These are the most popular and popular panels. There are certain differences not only in the material, but also in the installation of the facade itself. Each type of future facade will be different in appearance.

Prices for various facade panels

Facade panels

How to cover walls with plastic panels

Wall covering can be done in three ways. With smooth walls, these panels can be installed with glue for PVC materials, universal glue or liquid nails. The disadvantage of this method is that during repairs these materials damage the walls and it is quite difficult to replace them.

The second method is to use self-tapping screws for fastening. To do this, a wooden frame is mounted on the walls in half-meter increments. This basis is measured by level and if there are errors, they are corrected immediately. Also, the wood and frame must be treated with antiseptic compounds.

The third method is to use metal guides on the wall and fasteners in the form of clips or clamps. The latter are mounted on metal guides and secure the panels. This method makes it possible, if necessary, to repair a separate section of the wall.

When the panels are positioned horizontally, the sheathing is carried out in the vertical direction. When the panels are arranged vertically, the guides are mounted horizontally. First, the upper part of the frame is mounted, and then the rest. Before installation, everything is measured and lines are drawn. Then the guides are placed and secured along them. When installed in a vertical direction, the frame is made from the corner of the room. The guides are secured with dowel nails or self-tapping screws.

The intermediate guides should be in the same plane as the main ones. If wiring is necessary, the cable is secured so that it does not touch the top of the frame. Holes for sockets and switches are made with a stationery knife. After installing the panels, protective boxes are inserted.

The panels are mounted from the far corner or from top to bottom. To create a neat and beautiful look, you can use plastic moldings for corners and edges.

The last panel is installed with special care and precision to ensure a smooth surface. If necessary, the panel can be cut to size

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The upper part of the wall under the ceiling is covered with ceiling plinth. Below, the plastic is also covered with a plastic plinth. This type of wall covering has many advantages and when renovating, many people use this material to decorate kitchens, baths, living rooms and hallways.

Covering walls with plastic panels with your own hands is a good way to carry out inexpensive wall cladding in a short time. Do the renovations in the apartment yourself, then you can realize any design ideas and create a cozy and harmonious atmosphere.

How to glue PVC panels for a bathroom: recommendations

To decorate bathrooms, it is recommended to use plastic slats with a faintly textured surface. The fact is that volumetric textures can become an excellent basis for the formation of mold and fungal spores. If you buy material with large relief depressions on the surface, it will be difficult to maintain the finish later.

There are also advantages to the way PVC panels are attached to the walls in the bathroom:

saving money - average prices for panels with standard dimensional parameters are in the range of 200-300 rubles / piece. The range of market value of the material covers prices from 100 to 500 rubles/piece. This indicator depends on the quality of the products and design;

PVC panels are easily attached to walls using adhesives

hygiene and safety – the surface of the lamellas does not absorb unpleasant odors and can be easily cleaned with a sponge and soap solution;
high level of resistance to moisture. For this reason, the material is suitable for rooms with high humidity levels. This property allows you to finish the loggia with PVC panels, as well as the balcony, corridor and even the kitchen;
simplicity of the installation system - for this it is enough to have the skills to use a construction stapler and a screwdriver;
practicality - in the photo of finishing bathrooms with PVC panels, communication systems are not visible. The material is used for lining communication ducts, where all pipes, valves and other elements are placed.

Note! Plastic panels have excellent performance characteristics: low degree of flammability, thermal and sound insulation.

Plastic panels are a practical and budget-friendly option for cladding bathroom walls

How to glue PVC panels to walls without using lathing

Before gluing the decorative PVC panel to the wall surface, it is necessary to prepare the base. This technology requires thorough cleaning of the walls and their subsequent leveling. Errors in choosing glue are also unacceptable.

Surface preparation involves:

complete removal of old coating;
eliminating cracks;
surface leveling.

The allowed size differences are within 5 mm. If the pits and bumps are deeper, over time the plastic will peel off or become deformed. There may be grease, dust, and dirt on the surface of the walls. These particles interfere with the normal adhesion of the glue. Therefore, it is advisable to wash off the whitewash from the surface of the walls, clean the grease using an effective detergent and apply a primer.

List of universal adhesive compositions:

Emfikol 34012A;
Kleiberite 636;
Moment Crystal.

When installing PVC panels, you can use non-expanding polyurethane foam-based sealant or liquid nails

These compounds can be used to install PVC panels with your own hands, but experts recommend using specialized glue for plastic.

Signs of a quality composition:

transparency after drying and formation of a film layer;
resistance to sudden temperature changes, moisture and frost (for this reason, photos of balconies decorated with PVC panels are so often found on the Internet);
fast setting;
reliable and long-lasting fixation.

Note! It is strictly forbidden to use hot melt adhesive to fix plastic.

You can use a non-expanding polyurethane foam sealant or liquid nails. These materials are plastic and firmly fix the panels to the wall.

Plastic slats for ceramic tiles on the walls of a combined bathroom have an attractive appearance

Decorative PVC mosaic panels: how to glue, video instructions

To learn how to glue a PVC mosaic sheet panel, use the step-by-step instructions, which also apply to regular slats.

Step-by-step procedure:

Clean the back of the panel with a damp cloth.
Drying the panel (before gluing the PVC mosaic panels, the surface of the material must be completely dry - only after that can glue be applied).
Apply the adhesive composition to the back side using the dot method in increments of 25-35 cm.
Installing the panel to the wall.

If you use liquid nails in your work, the panel will need to be lightly tapped and then torn off the surface again. For better adhesion, the glue requires airing for 5-7 minutes. Then you need to fasten the lamella back into place.

Polyvinyl chloride panels are easy to maintain and do not lose their visual appeal for a long time

The frameless method does not require the formation of external and internal corners for PVC panels. Such a procedure would be inappropriate in this case. Conventional cladding using plastic corners that do not have grooves for mounting lamellas will suffice. You can use transparent silicone to secure the corners. The size of such elements varies from 2 cm to 5 cm.

Helpful advice! To install trim around the outlets, you must first cut holes for them in the appropriate place on the panel. Be sure to turn off the electricity during the work.

For a more detailed study of the procedure for installing PVC wall panels with your own hands, use the video material posted below.

Lastly, floor and ceiling plinths for PVC panels are fixed. Use self-tapping screws for this. The joint areas between the lamellas must be filled with silicone sealant or polyurethane foam.

Installation of sheathing

The guides on which PVC panels for interior decoration are attached are installed perpendicular to the direction of installation of the sheathing. Between them there are intermediate bars/profiles, the distance between which is 500-600 mm. Before installation, markings are made.

A mandatory strip is installed at the bottom (closer to the floor) - it provides additional rigidity to the structure. The profile/beam should also be secured on top. This may be near the ceiling or below. It all depends on the level to which the cladding is carried out.

Paneling

Starting and finishing profiles are installed at the top and bottom, where each panel is inserted. The installation begins from the corner that first catches the eye when entering the room. Here the corner molding is installed (attached to the sheathing using the chosen method).

Then the panel is inserted with the side where the small fastening strip of the PVC panel is located. A large fastening strip is used for fastening to the sheathing.

Each subsequent PVC panel should fit as closely as possible to the previous one installed. It is recommended to use silicone sealant to seal the joints. It is applied to the side edge before installation.

The final stage

When covering the balcony with the main material is completed, you need to cover all the edges with moldings. These could be corner areas or areas where a material color transition is used.

Cutouts for switches and sockets are also made after finishing the balcony cladding. Special boxes are installed in the finished openings.

You just need to correctly calculate the amount of material and add a small margin to the resulting number, and also carefully mark the sheathing and the panels themselves. This will avoid wasting time and effort on dismantling an erroneously installed structure.

The nuances of attaching PVC plastic panels to different types of walls

Depending on the type of surface on which the panels are attached, the fasteners will be different.

Concrete

For example, concrete surfaces are faced using dowel-nails or dowels and self-tapping screws.

Concrete surfaces are faced using dowel-nails or dowels and self-tapping screws.

Brick

Brick walls are finished according to the same rules as concrete ones.

Other possible options

For a wooden surface and a plasterboard base, it will be enough to use ordinary self-tapping screws as fastening.

Finishing instructions

The installation process consists of several stages. To perform the finishing correctly, each of them must be followed. To get additional information, you can watch the proposed video, where you will see how walls are decorated with plastic panels by professional craftsmen.

Surface marking

To avoid distortions, fastening the sheathing should only be done level. You can save time on measuring each batten by marking the wall. At a height of 1–2 cm from the floor, mark a point with a pencil and draw a horizontal line from it using a level along the perimeter of the entire area for finishing. This will be the bottom row of the sheathing. We repeat the process similarly under the ceiling. Now, at a height of 40–50 cm from the bottom line, we place a beacon and repeat this until the very top. We draw parallel lines through the installed beacons and complete the marking.

Typically, plastic panels are attached perpendicularly, so the horizontal frame should be sheathed vertically. Otherwise, we do the opposite. To create such markings, you need to draw the first line in the corner between the ceiling and floor using a plumb line. The second angle is also marked, and lines are drawn in increments of 50 cm.

Installation of sheathing

When the sheathing is mounted from wooden beams, they should be primed with an antiseptic in advance. On the wall, along the marked lines, you need to drill holes for dowels using a hammer drill at a distance of 50 cm from each other. After this, you need to attach slats to the lines and secure them with self-tapping screws.

In uneven areas, you can place a wooden wedge under the sheathing. To hide the wiring under the trim, you need to take measurements and drill holes in a certain place. After this, the wires should be secured with clamps so that they are outside the plane of the sheathing.

Fastening plastic panels

Installation of the first lamella should be done in the most visible place: the far corner from the entrance. After making the necessary measurements, if necessary, you need to cut the length of the panel with a hacksaw. Having adjusted the size, you should insert it into the side molding on one side, and secure it to the sheathing on the other. The second panel needs to fit exactly into the groove of the first. Then it is pressed tightly and fixed with the frame slats. We install other plastic panels in the same way.

To achieve greater sealing, you can coat the side edges with a small layer of silicone. When inserting the last panel, cutting to width is most often required. To do this, you need to attach it to the wall, draw a cutting line and remove the excess with a hacksaw. Don't forget about switches and sockets. For them you need to cut holes with a sharp knife, and after installation is completed, these places should be covered with plastic boxes.

Installation of moldings

When finishing the process of decorating walls with plastic panels, it is important to ensure that the final walls are smooth, monolithic and without gaps at the seams. To do this, you need to cover all joints, corners and connections with plastic moldings.

They are designed to allow panel edges to be inserted on both sides. Thanks to this, the finish will look much more attractive.

It is also necessary to install decorative molding where the wall meets the ceiling. And around the perimeter of the floor you need to fix a plastic plinth. After this, you can enjoy the work you have done with your own hands.

Installation

Even before the installation of auxiliary components begins, it is necessary to calculate their required quantity. Both corners and other moldings are usually sold individually. They are selected in accordance with the color of the PVC, as well as taking into account their thickness. The planks must be attached to zinc-coated nails or regular self-tapping screws . When fastening is carried out, it is necessary to retreat at least 5 millimeters from the edge of the part. If the element is external, then it is glued to the slabs with a polymer-based composition. It is also worth mentioning that the profiles, if necessary, can be easily cut and brought to the required size. To ensure that they are aligned and placed parallel to each other, a regular thread is used.

Before installing the starting profile, it is important to clean the surfaces from dirt and, if necessary, level them; the quality of leveling can be assessed by using a level. In general, if a window opening is to be designed, the walls must be thoroughly cleaned of fasteners and other protruding parts.

It is also recommended to check window openings and frames for violations and deficiencies.

The starting profile must be secured to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. In general, regardless of the type of profile, they need to be installed so that a distance of 50 centimeters is maintained between them - this way it will be possible to mask all surface irregularities. a panel is installed in this profile , which is mounted on the rail. When the coating reaches the corner, it is time to use a corner profile, external or internal. Towards the end, the window and door slopes are covered with an F-profile, and the joints with the ceiling are covered with skirting boards. If necessary, connecting molding is also used. Installation occurs using staples, screws, nails or adhesive solutions. In the second case, however, it is worth remembering that the use of chemicals is possible only under specific temperature, humidity and other factors.

If the installation of PVC sheets takes place on the ceiling, then each sheet must be inserted into the profiles on three sides, so that its long side ends up in the initial molding. A screwdriver is used to correct errors. Again, speaking of the ceiling, the last panel is attached so that both sides are in the profiles.

In general, a certain sequence of fastening the moldings can be distinguished. First, elements are installed along the perimeter of the wall or ceiling, that is, the surface that is to be decorated. Opposite elements are mounted in such a way that they are in the same plane. Otherwise, curvature of the structure may occur, which will affect the joining of the panels themselves and, as a result, their appearance. The first profiles are attached either to brackets or to self-tapping screws .

Corners, both external and internal, are fixed according to the same principle.

Finally, the intermediate profiles are attached so as to connect the parts for which they are intended. Any process ends with the installation of skirting boards for the floor and ceiling and corners. They perfectly hide the joints and give the walls a finished look.

Be sure to take into account that plastic panels can transform under the influence of temperature changes. Therefore, when connecting the profile and the plastic sheet, a small gap is left. But you should also not start work at temperatures below 10 degrees - some parts may break. Before you start attaching the moldings, it is also important to choose the further direction of laying the PVC panels.

Where to start construction

Let's start with the tools that are needed to get this job done:

drill or hammer drill;
construction stapler and staples for it;
silicone sealant (matching the color of the panels or colorless);
screws or dowels;
level and roulette.

Now as for the plastic panels themselves. The modern building materials market will offer you not only different manufacturers and different quality of plastic panels, but a wide selection of colors (plain, with or without a pattern), imitation of natural materials, sizes and much more. Its popularity is explained primarily by its huge number of advantages.

Firstly, it is its availability, because compared to other facing materials, plastic panels are relatively cheap, so everyone can purchase them.
Secondly, ease of installation, which means that anyone, without exception, can carry out proper work with this material with their own hands. In addition, the panels can be placed vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, and they fit together perfectly, without seams.
Thirdly, plastic has high moisture resistance, so it is often used in bathroom and balcony cladding.
Fourthly, they are very practical to care for, that is, they can be washed and cleaned with any household detergents, without paying special attention to the composition and concentration.
Well, fifthly, this is the durability of this material and its practicality.

First install the panel fastening elements. This is the final element, as well as an internal or external corner. If you are going to panel the entire wall up to the ceiling, then install a ceiling plinth.

We begin work on covering walls with plastic with our own hands with preparatory activities:

we level the ceiling and walls, and then measure them;
we buy the plastic itself, but it’s better with a reserve and taking into account the place where you are going to use it (hallway, balcony or other), as well as the interior of the room;
guides and, if necessary, heat and sound insulating material.

Now let's move on to working directly with the sheathing and panels. You need to know that the installation of plastic panels can be carried out in two ways: frameless and framed.

The latter option is used much more often, since the plastic cladding is made just for the frame. Well, the frameless version is used mainly for covering balconies with plastic, so as not to reduce the already insufficient space.

Varieties

In addition to the starting one, there are other types of moldings. F-shaped is used when it is necessary to beautifully “close” the joining of the ends. For example, these could be corners where two sheets of PVC, windows or doors, or other slopes meet, or they could be joints of two different materials, for example, plastic panels and wallpaper. In other words, it is used when moving to another plane. Judging by the name, you can guess that this connecting profile is shaped like the letter F.

The next mounting molding - connecting - is selected in situations where two panels need to be connected to each other. For example, when it turns out that the height of the panel is much smaller than the walls, and you have to “grow” it. This profile resembles the letter H and is therefore also called H-shaped.

External corner, as the name suggests, hides the places where the panels form external right angles. The outer corner is considered to be the outer corner. The internal corner, in turn, masks the joining of sheets in the internal corners, which are always straight.

A general-purpose universal corner has approximately the same characteristics as a decorative corner. It is available on the market in several sizes: its sides can be from 10 to 50 millimeters. It is used to hide those places where the panels meet at right angles. This molding can serve both external and internal corners; thanks to its design, it bends in the desired direction.

Galtel, also known as ceiling plinth, is used at the joints of the ceiling and the upper edges of PVC panels. It masks this transition and adds completeness to the overall picture. This molding can be colored and thus fits perfectly into any interior. In addition to the fillets, you can also find profiles at the top called external corners. They are used when peculiar protrusions are created at the top, for example, columns or beams. Finally, interior corners on the ceiling are mounted where the walls form the interior corner.

If necessary, the ceiling plinth is supplemented with a connecting element. This detail secures two skirting boards together when one is simply not enough. It is worth noting that the length of a standard plinth is 3 meters, but in large rooms this may not be enough. Guide rails for sheathing, according to some experts, are also considered a type of profile. The purpose of this element is to simplify the installation of PVC panels. If the sheathing, like the sheets themselves, is made of plastic, then they are connected using special clips.

Finish molding, as again you can guess from the name, is used to secure the last panel. It “completes” the entire structure.

Material selection

Naturally, you want to quickly cover the walls with plastic panels, but you need to select them first. And this should be approached with the utmost care. After all, the final result depends on the correct choice. The following rules are taken into account:

For bathrooms and shower rooms, as well as for all types of wet rooms, panels that are moisture resistant and have no relief are suitable.
For corridors and balconies (loggias), it is better to choose products that are resistant to mechanical damage.
Wall decoration with wall panels in living rooms is carried out with PVC coatings, which have different reliefs and patterns. They also imitate natural materials.

Plastic lining has good moisture resistance, so it is often used for finishing bathrooms.
When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the following indicators:

Appearance of the packaging. It must be intact, without damage

It is important to choose material from the same batch. Number of cells. The bigger, the better

You can also navigate by weight. Light products are a sign of deficiency. Lock. To do this, check the two selected panels for connection - it must be reliable. Price. Products that are too cheap are most likely a fake.

Covering walls with panels requires preliminary calculations. They concern all stages of work. This helps to avoid problems in the future, as well as significantly save money and time.

The location of the profiles is taken into account. It can be vertical or horizontal. This depends on the installation of plastic panels. In any case, they are always perpendicular to the sheathing posts.
The distance between them is also taken into account, which is 30 - 45 cm. From everything, the required number of frame parts is calculated (+ two profiles at the edges of the wall).

The number of dowel nails is taken into account in increments of 35-50 cm.
There are 20-25 clasps per square meter.

The size of the wall and the selected panel is measured. One indicator is divided by the other, and the required amount is obtained.
The material in the form of tiles is calculated based on square meters.

This group includes all other parts and moldings. For calculations, measure the entire perimeter of the room. The number of external and internal corners is taken into account.

Additional elements that may be useful when decorating walls with plastic panels

On a note! All calculations are made with a margin of 10%. Such a reserve is due to the fact that various damage to products or other unforeseen circumstances are possible. Door and window openings are also taken into account.

Stages of work production

None of the professional builders begins work without prior preparation. What activities are included in this list?

Careful inspection of the premises. Pay attention to the condition of the walls, the purpose of the room, microclimate parameters and operating conditions of the building. Decide on the fastening method, prepare tools and devices taking into account the fastening technology.
Counting the number of panels and additional elements. In addition to the surface area, you need to know the footage of starting, connecting and end profiles, baseboards, internal and external corners. Some manufacturers of plastic panels produce universal profiles, but in practice they do not live up to consumer expectations; professionals do not recommend using them.
Accessories for PVC panels
Preparing rooms and surfaces for installation. It is necessary to remove construction debris, furniture and other objects that interfere with the master’s free access to the site.
Installation of panels. It also consists of several stages, each of which has a significant impact on the final quality of the work.

How to calculate the number of PVC panels

If you have made the final decision to install plastic panels, we recommend that you study the instructions and advice of professional builders.

General recommendations for working with polyvinyl chloride panels

Use the following recommendations for comfortable work:

Before starting work, let the PVC panels lie in the room for at least 2 hours.
Finish the walls only after the floor and ceiling are done.
Make removable panels in the places where communications are located.
Draw the electrical diagram for the room in advance and prepare sheets of PVC panels: cut holes according to the location of the fittings in the diagram.

The use of PVC panels greatly reduces time and material costs during repairs. You can install plastic sheets yourself. At the same time, the appearance and quality of work will not be affected: plastic sheets are so easy to install that even a novice in repairs can handle them.

What are the panels for?

First of all, the panels were invented not only as a means of decorating the facade of a building, but also as a way to hide additional insulation. Their main advantage is that in the space between the panel and the wall, where there are frame wastes, you can additionally put a layer of insulation.

Pie of insulation and facade panels

Unlike decorative stones and bricks, this method of improving the facade additionally insulates and allows you to retain heat inside the building. In addition, as already mentioned, the panels are very easy to install with your own hands, without the use of third-party equipment, materials and people.

How to install a frame base

You should start by installing the frame (sheathing).

First of all, you need to purchase the guides that are needed for the sheathing.

It is necessary to pay special attention to the quality of installation, or more precisely, to the evenness of the installed panels. Guides are made from two main types of material - wood and metal; plastic guides have recently appeared on the market, but this is still rare

Guides are made from two main types of material - wood and metal; plastic guides have recently appeared on the market, but this is still rare.

If you choose wooden slats, then it must be a well-dried material with dimensions of at least 50 mm in width and thickness of at least 20-22 mm.

We determine the length based on the height of the room, but take a few centimeters in reserve, since the ceiling may not be perfectly flat and it is easier to trim off the excess than to make it short.

Metal guides are of standard sizes and experts still recommend using them.

The sheathing is installed based on how the panels will be located. Let's consider the most common method of placement - vertically.

In this case, we place the guides horizontally - the topmost and bottom profiles, which we fasten with dowels or self-tapping screws and align strictly according to the level. Next, we attach the guides between them (intermediate) at a distance of no more than 50 cm.

In the event that the wall being finished does not complete the cladding process, then it makes sense to install internal or external corner molding in its corner, everything will depend on the corner of the room itself.

Also, when you install plastic panels with your own hands, you will come across the concept of a profile (sometimes called molding) - these are wall finishing elements that greatly facilitate the work, and it is on them that the panels will be attached.

For example, the starting profile is used to determine the starting point for all finishing work; it is attached first.

The finishing profile is installed before the very last panel. External corner profile is used for covering areas such as windows, doors and niches. Internal profile - in all corners inside the room. Docking - when the length of the panel is not enough and you need to add another one, or if you are using a design solution and you need to build a mirror or other object into the wall.

How to choose the right panels

There are many panels on sale and making a choice is not easy. It is recommended to base it on the type of room you intend to decorate.

If this is a bathroom or toilet, give preference to smooth, moisture-resistant materials. Embossed surfaces are more difficult to clean. Lime deposits may appear on them, which will be impossible to clean without the help of aggressive chemicals. And this will cause irreparable damage to the appearance of the finish.

Solid, impact-resistant materials are suitable for the corridor, since frequent contact with the walls in a small room is inevitable. Textured surfaces are appropriate here - imitation leather, wood or natural stone. On a non-uniform coating, minor abrasions and scratches are not visible.

Durable, wear-resistant panels are suitable for a loggia or balcony. It is better to use smooth planks here. They are much easier to care for than rough ones. And there is always plenty of dust on the balcony. To neutralize the effects of ultraviolet exposure, it is better to choose lamellas in light shades.

There are no such problems in the living room; besides, smooth plastic strips can reduce the cost of the interior of this room. Therefore, textured 3D panels are appropriate here, in the form of an effective composition on an accent wall.

It is important to pay attention to the quality of finishing elements. Check the products for chips, deformations, the number of cells inside - the strength of the skin and the quality of the locking connection depend on this.

Materials from different batches may differ in shade. Therefore, this point should be clarified in advance.

Features of PVC wall panels

PVC sheets are a modern finishing material that has a number of advantages. That is why they are often preferred to other types of decorative coatings. The positive aspects of using PVC include:

Plastic panels are an environmentally friendly material that does not emit harmful substances during operation. This property allows the panels to be used in residential premises, including children’s playrooms.
Wide selection of design solutions: PVC stone or tile, floral prints and children's images.
The surface of PVC panels is suitable for recycling: it can be painted, painted and pasted over.
The plastic is assembled in the form of small cells, which allows it to retain heat for a long time.
The panels are easy to adjust to each other, which allows you to finish the room yourself in a short time.
The panels can be laid horizontally, vertically, diagonally relative to the floor and ceiling.
The plastic is durable and can withstand the weight of accessories: electrical sockets, ventilation hatches, hooks and shelf fastenings.
The plastic from which PVC is made is frost-resistant: it can be mounted on open balconies or verandas.
PVC panels are water-repellent, so they are used to decorate rooms with high humidity. Finishing the toilet with PVC panels will be an excellent solution and will allow you to save on expensive tiles. It is possible to finish with panels that imitate stone.
To finish PVC walls with your own hands, no additional preparation of the walls is required.
The plastic washes well. The gaps between the panels do not allow particles of dust and dirt to pass through.

Despite the obvious advantages, PVC panels are not a panacea for repairs and have a number of disadvantages that do not allow their use in residential premises. These include:

The panels are laid on the sheathing. In order to install it yourself, you must have special knowledge and tools. Leveling such a sheathing takes a significant amount of time.
The material does not allow air to pass through; it is not advisable to install it in bedrooms.
The surface of the plastic is glossy, so it creates glare in strong sunlight. For this reason, it is not recommended to install plastic in rooms where sick people live.
According to fire safety rules, PVC plastic cannot be placed in corridors and on escape routes: when exposed to fire, the plastic begins to melt and releases additional amounts of carbon dioxide mixed with toxins. This may make it difficult for people to evacuate a burning room.

Using PVC panels: how to attach plastic slats to the wall in the bathroom

Numerous photos of PVC panels in the bathroom, which can be found while looking through websites and magazines on home renovations, indicate that this type of material is quite popular among consumers.

Using plastic wall panels you can create a modern, laconic design both in the bathroom and in any other room

You can decorate a bathroom with PVC panels yourself in three different ways:

using an adhesive composition;
using self-tapping screws;
using clamps.

The use of an adhesive composition will be effective if you have to deal with perfectly flat and smooth surfaces.

Types of glue for PVC panels in the bathroom:

specialized adhesive composition for polyvinyl chloride slats;
universal composition “Moment-montazh”;
liquid Nails.

Accessories required for installation of polyvinyl chloride panels

Installing lamellas with glue greatly simplifies and reduces the cost of renovation work in the bathroom, since the need to construct a lathing structure is completely eliminated.

The adhesive fixation method also has disadvantages. If the finish is damaged, the damaged lamella cannot be replaced with another one. Moreover, subsequent repairs will be complicated by the procedure for dismantling the old coating, which is difficult to remove from the wall.

Fixation with self-tapping screws is more convenient and reliable. To work, you will definitely need an auxiliary tool in the form of a screwdriver. Otherwise, the repair will be significantly delayed.

Note! Before fixing the PVC panel in the bathroom using self-tapping screws, there is no need to level the surface.

Manufacturers offer a wide selection of decorative plastic panels for cladding bathroom walls

The disadvantages of this method include the need to build a frame base in the form of lathing made of wood. This entails additional costs of time and money.

Clippers provide quick and reliable fixation of lamellas on the wall surface. In this case, the lathing structure must be metal.

Finishing a bathroom with PVC panels: interesting ideas, photos

Plastic finishing opens up wide possibilities for bathroom design - photos of PVC panels in the design of this room look stylish and impressive. A variety of colors and external characteristics of the material allows you to arrange the room in different styles.

A stylish bathroom in a private house is decorated with plastic panels

Eco-friendly interiors are very popular today. Of course, plastic does not belong to the category of environmentally friendly and natural materials, but in the photo of the bathroom, PVC panels with a wood texture create an excellent imitation of the ethno style. The installation of PVC panels in the bathroom on the walls is ideally combined with the ceiling decoration made using slats.

In the photos of bathrooms, PVC panels imitating tiles look so natural that they are practically indistinguishable from real tiles. In this case, you achieve significant savings in terms of material purchase costs, since plastic slats will cost much less than ceramic tiles. When renovating a bathroom with pvc panels to match the tiles, you have the opportunity to decorate the room in a neoclassical style, adding friezes, columns, borders, or make a classic finish.

Helpful advice! It is not recommended to combine PVC panels with finishing materials from the expensive segment when decorating a bathroom, as well as decorating a toilet. The proximity of polyvinyl chloride to marble not only looks tasteless, but the presentability of natural stone is also completely lost.

When choosing a material for finishing a bathroom or toilet, you should prefer light colors - such panels look especially advantageous in these rooms

In the photo of finishing toilets with PVC panels, the light color scheme looks very advantageous. Thanks to this, you can add additional volume to a small bathroom. Modern options for decorating bathrooms include the use of products with photo printing or installation of mosaics.

Disadvantages of plastic lining

Despite numerous misconceptions that PVC panels can be easily used for any surface, practice shows that this is not true. In any case, preliminary preparation is required for proper finishing. Moreover, we are talking not only about removing old wallpaper and worn-out plaster, but also about installing sheathing. Otherwise, the surface of the panels will be wavy.
Finishing with plastic panels cannot be carried out by a completely ignorant craftsman. It is necessary that a person has at least basic skills in working with plastic panels or, at least, has studied in detail the features of using PVC.
Working with plastic requires a special set of tools, which will be discussed below. Even the most experienced worker will not be able to make high-quality repairs with a hacksaw and hammer.
Plastic panels are not highly hygienic. Each panel is a hollow structure, inside of which, if not properly cared for, various insects can live, but this is more a rarity than a rule.
Plastic can hardly be called a fire-resistant material. Even if you persistently try to set fire to a PVC panel using matches or a lighter, this will be extremely difficult to do. However, in the event of a fire, PVC will not only support the fire perfectly, but will also release a large amount of toxic substances during the combustion process.

Photos of kitchen aprons made of PVC panels and spacer installation technology

Most often, expanded clay or tiles are used to decorate kitchens. However, installing these materials requires special knowledge and skills, which is why you can increasingly see photos of kitchen decoration with PVC panels. Thanks to the special design of the lamellas, the wall assembly in the apron area is carried out with minimal gaps.

The technology for fastening lamellas into spacers does not involve the use of fasteners, adhesives or lathing structures. This method is used exclusively in small kitchens, where the work area can be covered with one single sheet panel.

Using PVC lamellas you can quickly and easily create a beautiful and functional apron for the kitchen wall

Place the panel with the bottom edge on the tabletop and cut the material taking into account the size of the apron.
Install the lamella in the apron area so that the upper edge of the material extends under the wall cabinet and is securely pressed against it. To improve fixation, you can use fasteners in the form of hidden staples.
The lower end is secured with a plinth. This part is fixed to the tabletop and it is better if it is massive and durable.

Note! The advantage of this technology is that if necessary, the lamella can be easily removed to repair the room. The material is not damaged and can be reused.

The apron in the kitchen is decorated using plastic panels stylized as tiles

Recommendations

When purchasing goods, everyone pays attention to the manufacturer. Image and reputation mean a lot and are a kind of indicator of quality

PVC panels in this sense are no exception; there are hundreds of manufacturers on the market, but only a few have won consumer recognition.

Venta (Belgium). The company is a leader in the finishing materials market in Europe and around the world. The company regularly opens new production facilities in various countries and in 2003 a plant began operating in Russia. This has made it possible to reduce the cost of slabs for domestic buyers - now Russians can buy models of European quality at affordable prices. The assortment list includes a large selection of panels of all colors and shades, the products have the property of increased strength, and printed panels are also available.

How not to make a mistake in choosing panels, watch this video.

Comparison of different panels

There are both pros and cons of each type of facade panels. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

Panel type	pros	Minuses
Metal siding	1. Take different shapes. 2. Easy to install. 3. Durability. 4. Average price. 5. Stylization. 6. The most durable.	1. For a house there is no more than one floor, which is due to weight. 2. Metal bends easily. Replacing one component will require reworking the entire installed structure.
Clinker thermal panels	1. Lightweight material. 2. Equipped with insulation. 3. Easy to install. 4. Installation speed. 5. Various decor options.	1. High cost. 2. Subject to mechanical damage.
PVC	1. The cheapest of all. 2. Various panel colors. 3. Lightweight material.	1. Subject to mechanical damage. 2. Not the best option for decoration.
Wood siding	1. Durable and beautiful material. 2. Excellent heat-saving qualities.	1. The most expensive option for facade panels. 2. For a one-story house.
Siding under plaster	1. Reasonable price. 2. Excellent heat-saving qualities.	1. Subject to mechanical damage.

The fundamental differences will be in the price and durability of the products. Of course, each of the above options has its own individual characteristics, which is why such panels are chosen.

Aspects of choosing façade panels

It is worth noting that the panels are created not only to improve the appearance of the building, but also to hide various types of insulation. Moreover, the panels allow you to hide not one, but even two or three layers of insulation. It all depends on the type of product, the height of the frame and the correct installation.

In addition, panels can and should be used to insulate not only residential premises. Such a move as insulation and the use of panels for the facade of a building is used in industrial enterprises. For large rooms this is a huge plus for saving heat inside the building. For industry, PVC panels are most in demand due to the price-quality ratio.

Fastening panels with glue

If the surface of the walls is flat, you can do without lathing and save space and money on purchasing materials. In this case, fastening is done using “liquid nails”. They should not contain a solvent that “corrodes” the plastic.

Preparing the walls

With this method of cladding, the preparation of the walls must be treated with special care. Surfaces should be cleaned, removing all protrusions and irregularities, and apply an antifungal primer. An additional layer of putty may be needed to create a perfectly level base. After this, you need to wait until the wall is completely dry.

To save money, purchase putty with antifungal substances already dissolved in it.

Pasting

Pasting occurs in several stages

Special glue is applied to the wall using a gun. The coating area should not exceed the size of two lamellas, since liquid nails dry out quickly.
The corner is installed.
The wall panels are mounted - the first is inserted into the groove of the corner profile and pressed against the base. Strong point pressure is unacceptable - you can overdo it and create a crack. Next, the lamellas are glued one after another until the area to be glued is completed.
The finishing molding is fixed.
Decorative components are installed - floor and ceiling plinths.

Useful tips

When decorating indoor walls with plastic panels with your own hands, you need to follow the recommendations of the craftsmen and take note of those tips that will make the work much easier.

If the panels are attached to a frame base, there is no need to level the walls to perfect smoothness - it is enough to eliminate obvious unevenness. This way you will reduce the finishing time.
The wooden sheathing is fastened exclusively with galvanized dowels and self-tapping screws.
The first lamellas need to be perfectly aligned, since the rest of the finishing elements will be aligned with them. If the first sheet is installed unevenly, the entire finish will turn out crooked.
The panels must lie down before installation. If finishing is done in the summer, keep them indoors for a day. In winter, the material needs to lie down for two days if it was stored at temperatures down to minus ten degrees.
If plastic panels are installed in a room with a high level of humidity (toilet, bathroom), holes must be made in the frame base for ventilation.
Unpack the material carefully as it is easily damaged. Pull the panels out by the edge, each sheet separately.
To obtain neat cuts, use a hacksaw with small teeth; It is better to use a metal tool.
When installing patterned slats, start trimming from the left corner piece and work your way to the right.
The quality of cladding with PVC panels is affected by the evenness of the installation of the frame. Fit the elements closely, then the finish will be smooth.

Follow these tips, and the cladding will look presentable, last a long time and give the premises a cozy look.