Plastic panels are a wonderful finishing material. With their help, you can quickly and easily change the appearance of the room. They are distinguished by excellent performance indicators, which largely determines their popularity. Their cost is low, and with self-repair, the installation of PVC panels is very simple. And this saves time and money.
To begin work follows from preparation. But you need to make a reservation that there are two methods for installing such a decorative coating. It is fastening and gluing. In the first case, make sure that the walls are suitable for this type of installation. Those. In them a nail or a clamp can be hammered or a screwdriver screwed in. If this is not the case, then a crate must be made, which will be useful in the case of curved walls. If the installation of PVC panels is carried out by gluing, the surface should be cleaned of dust and dirt. If there are wallpapers on the walls, they should be removed. Also, it is necessary to cover the surface on which the panels will be installed, the primer layer. This will increase the adhesion of materials.
Particular importance should be given to cutting the material. For such operations it is possible to use a metal hacksaw with a blade pitch of 1 mm, a hand saw with 15 teeth and 16 points or a construction knife. But in any case, with a similar treatment of the decorative coating, it should be placed face up. The same condition must be observed when drilling holes. Also, do not remove the protective film if it is present. It is better to do it already after the installation works.
Installation of PVC panels using fasteners is simple enough. If the lath is metal, it is better to use self-tapping screws with a flat head. In the case where you need to attach the panels to a wooden wall or crate, you can use nails or a construction stapler with staples. The latter option is more preferable, since the hammer can easily damage the finishing material. Each panel has a protrusion, which is often called the "lip". It is in this place and it is necessary to mount the decorative cover to the wall or crate. For reliable fixation of the finishing material, it is enough to fix it in 3-4 points, evenly distributed along the entire length.
Installation of PVC wall panels using glue is also quite simple. The main thing is to pick up a good glue. From him in many ways depends the quality of the future coverage. It is best to use a special glue, called "liquid nails". Fortunately, you can find it in any construction shop. But in no case should not be used for such work glue based on cleaners or solvents. In the case of mounting the material in rooms with high humidity, it is recommended to fill all the slots with a silicone waterproof sealant.
Installation of PVC panels on the ceiling can be performed by any of the methods previously discussed. The finishing material itself has a low mass, so its fastening with glue, screws or nails will be reliable.