The Windows operating system allows you to customize the appearance of the desktop and panels in detail so that the user is most comfortable. This also applies to the taskbar, which you interact with all the time - the Start menu, running applications, open folders, time, running services, and more. In this article, you will figure out how to pin the taskbar to the bottom of the screen, and also consider the settings of this element in more detail.
First, let's look at the case in which the taskbar is not at the bottom of the desktop. Before you can fix it in one place, you need to drag it down.
This can be done with just the mouse. You need to place the cursor on any free space of the taskbar and with the LMB held down drag the cursor down the screen. Together with the mouse, it will change the position and the interface element - you can check this by rearranging the panel on different sides of the desktop. After changing the side, the position of the shortcuts on the desktop will move slightly.
Now the Windows 10 interface needs to be fixed so as not to accidentally move it when working with a computer. To do this, right-click on the panel and in the menu that opens, select the item "Taskbar settings".
After that, a window with detailed settings for this interface element will appear on the screen. To make it impossible to accidentally move the bottom bar when manipulating the mouse, you must enable the "Dock the taskbar" item.
There are also many other settings here that allow you to pin the taskbar to the bottom of the screen. For example, in the "Position" column, you can select the side where the desktop interface will be located. You can use this function, and not move the panel with the mouse, as described in the previous paragraph of the instructions.
The Windows operating system has an option whereby an unused interface can be hidden automatically. If you move the cursor to the bottom edge of the desktop, the taskbar will automatically reappear.
If you want to pin the taskbar to the bottom of the screen on Windows 10 so that it doesn't disappear, follow these steps:
Besides the fact that you can pin the taskbar to the bottom of the screen via the GUI options, it can be done faster. It is enough to right-click on the panel and select the item "Pin all taskbars" from the menu. Along with the main strip at the bottom of the screen, the custom panels will also be fixed.
You can pin any items (programs, folders, files) to the taskbar and create subgroups. To add any program / folder to the interface, you need to right-click on the executable file or the shortcut of this utility and select the "Pin to taskbar" item in the menu. After that, the application icon will appear at the bottom. It will remain in place even after restarting the PC. You can unpin it by dragging it with the mouse or through the same menu.
We've covered all the steps that will help you pin the taskbar to the bottom of the screen on Windows 10. You can also explore other options in the options window and customize the interface to your liking.
The modern market offers a huge number of varieties, standard sizes and design options for PVC panels, so they can be matched to any style of interior. PVC panels are inexpensive, quickly assembled, operate for a long time, and most importantly, they will help to equip a unique, unique design of the room. How to fix plastic panels to the wall: glue, self-tapping screws, lathing? Which panels to choose and which installation method to prefer, we will analyze all these questions in detail in our article.
Why have PVC panels for bathroom furnishings become the number one competitor for tiles? It's all about ease of installation. Put tile even on the most even ground, it is beyond the power of a person who has never done this. The services of a specialist will be required to level and strengthen the base, mark the wall and lay out the tiles row by row, observing the levels and width of the tile joint. In addition, the cutting of tiles itself, if necessary, requires additional special tools and certain skills.
With PVC panels, everything is much easier. They have a lot of advantages:
In addition, it can be noted such advantages of plastic products as moisture resistance, hygiene, duration of operation and inexpensive cost... Of course, they also have their own characteristics. For example, despite the presence of stiffeners in the design of the product and a rather large thickness of plastic for some manufacturers, panels are quite fragile material and in the event of an unintentional strong point impact, they can break. Therefore, when buying, you need to choose the most durable products from European manufacturers.
However, if the cladding good quality, then when bathing, for example, you can lean on it as much as you like: it has sufficient flexibility and elasticity to support the weight of a person.
When choosing products, you should look at such specifications, how:
There are several varieties of PVC panels, differing in size and other parameters.
Table 1. Types of PVC panels.
| Name | Peculiarities | Dimensions (edit) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling | Thinner up to 5 mm thick | |
| Wall | Thicker and stiffer up to 10 mm | width 15-50 mm, length 90-300 mm |
| Rack | Narrow strips with shaped edges, similar to lining, have a tongue-and-groove lock | width 13-50 mm, length 90-300 mm |
| Leafy | Large rectangular sheets with a relief or pattern on the outside | width 50-122 mm, length 30-98 mm |
| Tiled | Tile | width 30-98 mm, length 30-98 mm |
| Sandwich | Double-layer, with a heat-insulating layer, the thickness can be up to 4 cm | width 90-150 mm, length 300 mm |
In width, standard wall panels are most often found 25cm and 37cm, length - 2700cm, 3000cm... Different manufacturers can make products in different sizes. The difference in price depends on various factors: the quality and thickness of the plastic, the type of decor printing, its complexity, etc.
Polyvinyl chloride panels are divided into several types according to their coating. They are:
According to the method of joining, the products can be seamless and with a groove. Of course, when joining seamless panels, the seam is still visible, but unobtrusive. If the products are chamfered, then the seams are more prominent and create a certain geometry of the room.
In addition, a large selection of fittings for fastening elements is offered: starting and F-shaped profiles, inner and outer corners, joint profiles, skirting boards... The use of fittings allows you to give an aesthetic appearance to the joints, and of course is used for more reliable and simple fastening.
Find out what types, as well as read the step-by-step instructions for finishing, in a special article on our portal.
Wall panels
To carry out the calculation, you first need to decide on the direction of installation. Products can be fixed and horizontally and vertically... Vertical placement is preferred for small spaces type of hallway, kitchen, bath. With this method of finishing, the ceiling visually rises due to the vertical lines. Horizontal mounting more often it is used to decorate spacious rooms, for example, in tourist centers, in hostels. It resembles a traditional horizontal finish, especially if the panels are matched, for example, to imitate wood.
There are three ways to fix the panels:
The first method is the easiest, simplest and fastest, but it is used only if the base is sufficiently leveled. The second is also not particularly difficult, but requires skill in handling a screwdriver. In this case, the panels can be dismantled over time and moved to another place. The method of fastening to the crate is the most durable, labor-intensive and capital-intensive. This allows the cladding to be firmly mounted on uneven surfaces.
The selected mounting option does not in any way affect the sequence of measures when mounting the plates directly:
Bonding - most easy way finishing the room with panels, which is allowed or in the event that when the wall is perfectly flat or when the rented premises are being renovated according to the principle and so it will come down, clean and fine. It will be quite difficult to dismantle such a finish in the future, and it certainly will not be possible to use it for re-installation.
The panels are glued on an even or slightly uneven base. Previously, to improve adhesion, it is necessary to remove and smooth out all irregularities and weak layers of the previous finish. Then plaster and putty on uneven places. Then prime the surface to improve adhesion. The finished base for gluing the cladding must be flat, dry and clean.
Apply the adhesive to the wall, spread it evenly with a notched trowel and gently press the panel against the wall. The duration and force of pressing usually depend on the glue and are indicated on the packaging or in the instructions for use. Apply glue to the next panel, then it should be carefully docked with the previous one and pressed to the base. Thus, you can quickly get a beautiful decorative coating.
As for the glue for panels, modern manufacturers offer just a huge selection of adhesives. The most popular ones can be listed:
Liquid Nails
The above adhesives are resistant to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. The facing materials glued to them will hold for the entire service life.
Advice! If there is a choice, it is best to choose the fastest-setting adhesives - for example, liquid nails. Then you don't have to wait a while until the first panel grabs to start gluing the second one.
This mounting method also implies the presence of a sufficiently leveled base... Although the requirements for the condition of the surface are less than when working with glue. No need to remove greasy stains from the wall and treat it with a primer to increase adhesion. However, to improve the quality of work and increase the speed of installation, you will need a screwdriver. However, today screwdrivers can be bought even for one and a half thousand rubles, so this installation method can be called quite budgetary.
As for self-tapping screws, you can opt for self-tapping screws for wood with a wide notch. Length 16 mm will provide normal fixation to the wall. If finishing is planned bathroom, you should opt for galvanized, which will not rust during operation. Do not choose self-tapping screws with a wide head, it can interfere with joining.
The process itself is extremely simple. From the inside, the screws are screwed into the bottom of the lock, where they will not interfere with the fixation of the next panel. The next strip is inserted into the lock, pressed and fastened with self-tapping screws from the inside. All subsequent parts are fastened in the same way.
Attention! Be sure to check where the wiring goes in the wall. To do this, you can use such inexpensive devices as screwdrivers, indicators, alarms or metal detectors.
Screwdrivers
If the wall is very uneven, and the stay in the apartment is supposed to be long, you cannot do without the crate. There are 3 types of battens: wood, metal and plastic. Wooden is an option for the most extreme case. The tree is not suitable for the bathroom - it will swell with moisture, for the same reason, you should not use it on the loggia. That's why the best way- galvanized profiles for gypsum board width 40mm.
The only drawback of the traditional lathing fastening is that it eats 3-4 cm useful area by every wall... But under it you can lay communication cables, as well as make a sound-insulating layer in the apartment or heat-insulating - on the loggia.
A good variety of a convenient and easy-to-assemble batten system is plastic mounting strips and cleats. This is a special fastening system designed for PVC cladding. Fastening is carried out as quickly and simply as possible: the plate snaps into the groove on the profile with clamps. No other hardware is used. If necessary, such a finish can be instantly disassembled: just pry it off with a screwdriver. Installation of the entire cladding in a 15-square room with such a system will take no more than a day.
The advantages of plastic sheathing are obvious. Firstly, if one panel is damaged, it can be pulled out and replaced, and for this no need to disassemble the entire structure... Secondly, if the house shrinks, or if it Vacation home as well as during seasonal shifts the cladding will retain its solidity... Thirdly, such a crate eats only 1 centimeter from every wall.
For bathrooms and kitchens, the best option is a ready-made plastic lathing system sold in construction departments. It does not deform due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations, does not rot or crack. Galvanizing is also an excellent solution to the problem. It is permissible to use wood blocks, but before starting work, they must be treated several times with special impregnations against decay.
Let's take a step-by-step look at how to mount the crate:
Step 1. We clean the wall from crumbling old finishes. You don't need to align it.
Step 2. We treat the surface of the wall with antifungal compounds.
Step 3. We mark the places for the battens of the lathing structure. They should be positioned perpendicular to the PVC panels. If they are mounted vertically, the lathing is mounted horizontally. The distance of the planks should be 30-35 cm.
Step 4. We fasten the blocks at the beginning and at the end of the wall, around openings, niches and others structural elements rooms. Then the rest. The entire system is attached to the dowels. V concrete put 6 * 40mm, v brick 6 * 60mm with a step of about 60cm.
Step 5. We align the crate along a plumb line in one plane. To do this, at first, the fasteners are not completely tightened, and if necessary, thin plywood is pushed under the strips to the required level. After alignment, the fasteners can be retightened. For attachment, you can use plasterboard suspensions. With them, it is easier to level the surface of the crate.
Step 6. If the system is assembled from plastic elements, it is necessary to check their perpendicularity to the PVC panels, otherwise there is a risk that the locks will not snap into place. It will be more convenient to work with a plastic crate if you install wooden blocks by the thickness of the guides.
Building levels
Now you can see how the panels are attached to the crate:
Note! Some craftsmen prefer to work without corner profiles. The panel that fits into the corner can be trimmed from the back and gently bent so as not to break. This usually succeeds the first time, since the plastic used for the manufacture of panels is quite flexible and elastic. From the front side, such a fold will look nice and neat.
Pay attention to the article - where we disassembled interesting options installation of panels in the washroom.
The following features of the finishing device can be distinguished in different rooms:
PVC panels are a popular finishing material that is durable, practical and affordable. Such coatings can be used for wall cladding and ceiling decoration. Plastic panels are installed quite simply and quickly. It is quite possible to cope with such work on your own. Today we will talk in more detail about how to fix PVC panels to walls.
Plastic panels are a popular and common wall covering. They can be found in many stores that specialize in selling finishing materials.
Wide sheets and lining made of plastic are in great demand, because they have many positive qualities.
Of course, wall PVC panels are not ideal finishing materials. They also have their own weaknesses.
Knowing all the advantages and disadvantages of PVC panels, it will be easier to work with them. You will be able to avoid many mistakes during the installation process.
PVC sheets produced by various manufacturers have different properties and performance characteristics. At the time of buying suitable material it is necessary to pay attention to its quality - this is the main criterion on which to rely.
Pay attention to the decorative layer of the panels. Any drawings, prints and paints should not be washed out and too dull. These features may indicate poor material quality. Such coatings will quickly lose their original appearance.
Currently, there are Chinese and European PVC panels in stores. European products are considered to be of higher quality.
When choosing a suitable material, you need to pay attention to its density. It depends on this parameter how durable and wear-resistant the panel is. This indicator is influenced by the number of rigid edges that are located in the inner part of the sheets.
The optimal indicators are:
To ensure the reliability and strength of the material, you should press on it with your finger. The face of the panel should bend slightly under pressure, and then quickly return to its original state. If the lamella is strongly deformed, then this indicates that it contains a large amount of chalk - such materials do not last long and are very fragile.
If you decide to install PVC panels yourself, then you should adhere to a specific work plan. If you do everything right at every stage, the result will not disappoint you.
First you need to prepare the wall base for the future plastic cladding. This work is especially important if you plan to attach PVC panels in a frameless way.
Algorithm of work.
Only after all the work done on the preparation of the walls can you proceed to the design of the lathing (if you use frame method setting material).
It is necessary to properly prepare for the installation of PVC panels and stock up on all the necessary tools and accessories.
You will need the following tools:
Also, in the process, you will need special accessories:
All tools and accessories must be of high quality and reliable.
It is recommended to proceed to finishing work only after all the necessary calculations have been made. This step is needed to find out the exact number of PVC panels that you will need for wall cladding. Thanks to accurate calculations, you can avoid unnecessary overpayments due to the purchase of material with a large stock.
Fastening PVC sheets assumes their horizontal or vertical arrangement. In this case, the choice remains only with the owners.
As a result of such simple calculations, you will receive the number of panels required for finishing the room. It is recommended to add a couple of additional units to the resulting value. This is necessary so that you have stock in case of damage to some parts.
As for calculating the amount of material horizontally, then it is carried out as follows:
Add 10% to the final figure - this will be a margin. It should be borne in mind that when laying horizontally, the plastic panels will have to be cut out, so you will have leftovers in the form of PVC scraps.
Installation of plastic panels cannot be called too complicated. According to experts, such work can be done alone, since PVC sheets do not have much weight.
There are two main methods for installing such cladding materials. The first one is wireframe. Choosing a similar installation option, you must be ready to manufacture a reliable and high-quality lathing, to which the plastic sheets will be attached. The second installation method is frameless. With this option, you do not have to make a separate frame, but you will need to carefully prepare the wall base for the future application of finishing materials. Otherwise, PVC panels will not adhere firmly and securely to the floors.
It is worth considering in more detail how PVC sheets are installed in both cases.
When you have completed the preparation of the rough slab, you can start preparing a high-quality frame. It can be made of metal or wood. Both options are quite reliable and durable. However, if you want to build a structure made of wood, then it must be additionally treated with antiseptic agents to protect it from decay and drying out.
The batten guides must be installed perpendicular to the PVC panels. Simply put, if you are going to mount the sheets horizontally, then the crate should be vertical and vice versa.
The frame strips should be mounted at a distance of 30 cm - this value is optimal in this case. These parts must be fixed at the beginning and end of the wall and around door and window openings.
Frame structure under plastic panels, it is recommended to fasten to the bases with dowels. 6x40 mm fasteners are inserted into the concrete floor (this is necessary so that on the other side concrete base a piece did not fall off), and in a brick - 6x60 mm. Fasteners are recommended to be installed, adhering to an indent of 50-60 cm.
The lathing must be placed in one plane- so the plastic sheathing will turn out to be smooth and neat. To achieve this effect, you can use small pieces of wood or regular plywood pieces and place them under the frame slats. Do not forget that these elements also need to be treated with antiseptics.
It is also permissible to use special perforated hangers, which are usually used for plasterboard ceiling structures. Such elements are necessary for exposing metal profiles in the same plane, but they can also be used in the case of wood frames.
If you plan to use plastic profiles for the construction of the frame, then you should consider one important nuance: These elements should only be positioned perpendicular to the PVC panels. The slightest deviation can lead to many problems, for example, the clamps may not close and will not perform their main function. To avoid such errors, it is worth constantly checking the vertical and horizontal lines.
Also, experts advise to install wooden frame elements around the perimeter of the room. the same thickness as the PVC profiles, since the starter panels will be attached to these bases.
Further, at the level of the floor and ceiling, a starter or ceiling plinth should be used. The starting element is a narrow plastic strip. Ceiling plinth- shaped part with a special cutout.
Laying PVC profiles should start in one of the corners(at the top or bottom). The fixing of the trim should be done on the frame strips. Fasteners are selected depending on the material that you used to design the battens. The result is a frame-like structure. It is into it that PVC panels will be inserted further.
Next, you need to cut the starting lamella in accordance with the length and height of the wall. To cut off excess pieces, you should use a hacksaw or a special metal saw. When cutting the panel, do not press too hard with your foot or hand - push it or break it. In order for the first part to fit correctly in the right place, you need to measure its length again. Subtract 4-5 cm from it and cut off.
A protruding spike must be cut off at the starting strip. After that, with the cut side, this part must be inserted into the corner profile, tucking the edges into the upper and lower profiles. It is worth tapping lightly with your palm in order to drive the bar as deep as possible.
Be sure to place a level against the edge of the installed element to check if it is even. If the part is right, then you can safely fix it to each lathing strip.
When you install the launch pad, cut off the second one, dock it to the first, and secure. Further actions are very simple and of the same type. Problems often arise only with the installation of the last lamella on the floor. Most often, this part has to be cut in width, after which you need to try to tuck it into the groove and into the profile (starting or corner) at the same time. It is not always possible to do this neatly, since the plastic wrinkles easily. In order not to face such a problem, do not install a second corner profile. If this is the case, the piece fits over the fitted finish panel. Then these assembled elements are joined to the previous lamella. The profile is fixed only after these actions.
Further cladding of floors with PVC panels occurs in the same way.
According to experienced finishers, the frame method of mounting plastic panels is reliable, but more complicated than frameless.
In cases where the floors are flat, plastered or sheathed with plasterboard, they do not require the installation of a batten for finishing with plastic. In this case, it will only take away the free area in the room. On such bases, PVC panels are attached using silicone, liquid nails or polyurethane foam.
However, in this case, the starting panels will still have to be fixed on the walls with dowels.
After that, the following is applied to the back half of the sheets:
Then the bar is inserted into the profiles and pressed tightly. After that, it is fixed with fasteners. Further, the installation of plastic panels should be continued according to the same principle.
The main advantage of this installation method is that it takes up a minimum of free time. However, you can refer to it only if the walls in your home are ideally flat surface without serious flaws. It should be borne in mind that in the future it will hardly be possible to remove such a finish without damaging the plastic.
Wall cladding with plastic is not the most difficult job. The main thing is to adhere to the instructions provided and use quality materials / tools.
If you decide to make such Finishing work, you should consider some advice from experts.
PVC panels look organic in many environments. Designers do not recommend only combining such coatings in one ensemble with very expensive and pompous coatings (for example, natural stone). Against the background of such finishing materials, PVC sheets may seem too modest and even "poor".
Plastic panels can revive the interior of the hallway, corridor, living room, bathroom and kitchen. The main thing is to choose the cover suitable color and textures.
In a small loft-style kitchen dining area can be distinguished by PVC panels imitating dark red brickwork... Against such a background, a laconic white table and metal chairs with dark wooden backs and armrests will look harmonious. The dining area will look complete if you hang a large dark clock over the table.
PVC panels can be used to decorate an apron in the kitchen. For example, in a room with burgundy walls, a white floor and the same white headset, an apron trimmed with a wide plastic sheet with an image of coffee beans will look spectacular.
In the hallway, PVC panels are used most often. In such rooms, coverings that imitate brick and stone look especially attractive. As a rule, they are side by side with regular wallpaper in neutral colors. For example, canvases under a light brown stone will look harmonious in tandem with yellow wallpaper and a wooden front door.
Also, in the conditions of a hallway or corridor, PVC panels with a silk-screen effect look good. Against the background of such light-colored canvases, both entrance and interior doors dark shades... Such coatings look attractive when adjacent to wooden furniture and decor items.
With the help of PVC panels, you can revive the interior of the living room. In such environments, 3D coatings with embossed surfaces look especially original and stylish. For example, spectacular textured black canvases can be decorated accent wall with a TV, and place a dark chocolate woven sofa in front of it. To prevent the ensemble from appearing too dark and oppressive, light laminate should be placed on the floor.
Plastic panels are an irreplaceable material used for finishing bathrooms, bathrooms, saunas and other rooms with high humidity. They are easy to assemble and do not require a lot of installation time. How do you fix plastic panels to the wall? This article will tell you about this in detail.
Before proceeding directly to the issue of installing PVC plates, you need to figure out what kind of material it is. PVC panels are two-sheet plastic products that are separated by stiffening ribs. At the edges of such plates there are structural details that allow them to be fastened together. The thickness of the material ranges from 8 to 12 millimeters.
The PVC material itself stands for polyvinyl chloride. It was discovered in 1985 by the German chemist Regnald and received wide use in the decoration of premises and the manufacture of windows, as well as other industries.
PVC panels are two-sheet plastic products that are separated by stiffening ribs. PVC boards can have different characteristics. This versatile material is distinguished by the following parameters:
PVC panels have a huge assortment of colors, textures and images. Why did plastic panels become so popular? It's all about their huge list of advantages:
Plates are capable of repelling water molecules in both liquid and gaseous states. Like other wall cladding material, PVC panels also have disadvantages:
Before buying such material, you must carefully study its manufacturer. Otherwise, the purchased product will be unsafe. The country of production can serve as a reference point, as well as the smell emitted by the product.
Plastic boards are very easy to deform or break. Of course, before directly attaching the plastic PVC panels to the wall, each master prepares for himself the whole necessary tool... As a rule, these are:
In addition to the PVC plates themselves, other materials will be needed for their installation:
All this can be bought in the same place where plastic profiles are sold.
Before attaching PVC plastic panels to the wall, each master prepares all the necessary tools for himself in advance. The nature of the preparatory actions before fastening the products is connected with the base and the degree of its evenness:
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 should be applied in 2 coats. At the same time, it is not recommended to apply the second layer until the first one is dry.
Also, before installation, you need to prepare all the accessories and additional elements. In addition, you should immediately prepare the crate if the master decided to fix the slabs on it.
The primer should be applied in 2 coats.
After completing all the preparatory work, you can start directly fixing the plastic plates. Below will be presented step-by-step instruction installation of wall panels using lathing:
The first step is to install the frame. PVC plates are attached directly to the wall without a frame if the room is dry and the surface of the walls has no drops. For this, a special glue is used. It is applied to the very surface of the panels and immediately the slab is applied to the wall.
How to glue PVC panels on the wall with liquid nails? If liquid nails act as glue, they are also applied to the plates, but wait 3-5 minutes for the nails to acquire a certain rigidity. Only then can the slab be applied to the wall.
Self-tapping screws can also serve as fasteners. However, in this case, you will need to make a lot of holes. And the fasteners will be striking.
PVC plates are attached directly to the wall without a frame if the room is dry and the surface of the walls has no drops. How are PVC panels attached to the wall in different rooms? After all, the installation, depending on the room, has its own nuances.
High humidity is present in rooms such as bathrooms and toilets. Therefore, the slabs should be attached only to the crate.
In the bathroom, plates should be attached only to the crate. There is always a lot of vapor in the kitchen. Therefore, it is better to mount this finishing material using a pre-prepared frame.
It is better to mount this finishing material using a pre-prepared frame. If the balcony is sufficiently insulated, and the humidity in it is minimal, you can take a chance and install the products without crate.
If the balcony is sufficiently insulated, you can take a chance and install the products without crate. In other rooms, it is also possible to install PVC boards without using a crate. Of course, it is better to use liquid nails or special glue as fastening. Self-tapping screws can spoil the visual characteristics of the interior.
It is better to use liquid nails or special glue as fastening. Depending on the type of surface on which the panels are attached, the fasteners will be different.
For example, concrete surfaces are faced with dowel-nails or dowels and self-tapping screws.
Concrete surfaces revetted with dowel-nails or dowels and self-tapping screws. Brick walls get off according to the same rules as concrete.
Brick walls are finished according to the same rules as concrete ones. For a wooden surface and a plasterboard base, it will be enough to use ordinary self-tapping screws as fastening.
For a wooden surface and a plasterboard base, it will be enough to use ordinary self-tapping screws as fastening. Below will be given useful tips, which will help to carry out the installation quickly and safely:
When cutting the boards, it is best to turn them face up.
Among all the many types of finishes PVC walls panels are one of the most budgetary. But on operational characteristics these materials meet most of the rather stringent requirements of modern consumers. Consider how to attach plastic panels to the wall, as well as the features of the choice and operation of such a finish.
Before making a final decision, each developer must know all the objective parameters of the selected material, because this is the only way to be sure that during operation there will be no disappointment in the chosen finish. We will consider both the positive and negative aspects of plastic panels, since some of them have a direct impact on the installation technology.
Wall plastic panels
There are quite a few of them, this is objective data that you can trust.
Each building material has its drawbacks, and panels are no exception.
Unfortunately, the domestic market building materials oversaturated with fakes. Low-quality PVC panels are almost completely devoid of real advantages, and the negative sides are manifested even more noticeably.
The universal advice is to ask the seller for a package of accompanying documents. But it always works: either the seller does not show invoices and certificates, then under the guise of one batch of good goods, substandard is sold, then the consumer is embarrassed to defend his rights. There are several external signs by which, with a high degree of probability, it is possible to distinguish counterfeit from licensed goods.
Table. The main differences between high-quality and low-quality panels
| Criterion name | Quality panels | Low grade panels |
|---|---|---|
| Number of stiffeners | 29 pieces at a perfectly equal distance from each other | 20 pieces, you can see the uneven step by eye |
| PVC thickness | 2 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Linearity parameters | All surfaces are flat, planes do not have depressions and bumps | Traces of shrinkage are clearly visible on the surface. Excessive shrinkage is due to the use of low-quality secondary raw materials for the manufacture. |
| Indicators of mechanical strength | The panels are flexible and can withstand relatively heavy physical exertion. After removing the forces, the panels fully restore their original performance. | The strength of the panels does not allow them to bend, the thin side strips for fixing the lamellas are very fragile, and often crack during the driving in of the staples. The plasticity of the surface of the panels is minimal. |
The technology of wall decoration with panels provides for three methods of fastening, each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses.
In this article, we will give detailed instructions fastening panels to the wall on wooden slats.
None of the professional builders get started without prior preparation. What activities are included in this list?
If you have made the final decision on the installation of plastic panels, we recommend that you study the instructions and advice of professional builders.
The installation process is divided into several stages, pay due attention to each of them.
Step 1. Installation of the lathing. The structure is made of wooden slats with a cross section of 20 × 40 mm, the walls are finished with foil polypropylene foam insulation 4 mm thick. Due to the use of this layer, it is possible to reduce heat losses from the premises and to provide additional sound insulation. Additionally, the foil reliably protects the wooden elements of the lathing from the negative effects of high humidity.
During the manufacture of the lathing, the following rules should be followed.
Screwdrivers
At the bottom, the slats are nailed at a height of no more than five centimeters from the floor, not only panels, but also skirting boards will be fixed to them. The same slats are installed at the top for fixing the ceiling decorative elements. All window and door openings along the perimeter are also covered with crate, this is a mandatory installation requirement, the lamellas should not sag.
Practical advice. For wet rooms, it is strongly recommended to impregnate the wooden elements of the sheathing with antiseptics, they rather effectively protect them from the negative effects of moisture. The specific names of the impregnations do not matter, they all meet the existing requirements.
Step 2. Installation of the first panel. This is a very crucial moment, with an incorrectly laid starting lamella, the accuracy of finishing the entire surface of the room is disturbed.
Step 3. Installation of ordinary panels. After attaching the first one, the following ones can be easily replaced. If the lathing is made according to the requirements of the instructions, then there are no problems during production installation works should not occur. The panels are snapped into a special groove along the entire length, the connection to the lathing is done in the same way.
Step 4. Window and door decoration. In these places, the panel must be cut. This is done in several steps.
Put the prepared panel in place and attach. If everything is done correctly, then it will enter the first time, no finishing fit is required.
Step 5. Corner profile installation. This item is used to improve appearance walls. It is inserted with the wide side under the panel, the narrow one is located on the front surface. Further, the profile on one side is fixed with self-tapping screws with press washers. Continue to insert panels into the attached element and completely finish the adjoining wall of the room.
Step 6. Installation last panel... Most often, it needs to be cut in width, this is done with an ordinary mounting knife under a metal ruler or wooden rail.
Jigsaw
Gently snap it into the groove of the previous lamella, constantly monitoring the position.
Step 7. Installation of the F-profile. It is used where slope joins panels and closes uneven open honeycombs. The profile is put on the casing and pressed against the stop.
This completes the wall paneling. Check again that it is firmly and correctly seated.
Such elements are very beneficial to use for kitchen aprons... In these places, only ceramic tile but it takes experience to install such materials. In addition, the tiles are mounted for many years, and the panels can be changed at any time, this allows you to do this with a simple technology. It does not involve the use of fasteners, the low height of the apron makes it possible to save installation time.
How to install lamellas?
Such a simple installation technology allows you to remove outdated panels at any time and replace them with new, more fashionable and beautiful ones. To guarantee the lamellas can be glued, but this technology has no noticeable advantage. But there are several disadvantages: the complexity of the technology, the impossibility of performing renovation works and increased cost.
The lamellas have different widths, when choosing this parameter, take into account the size of the room. It is recommended to install wide elements only in large rooms, the shorter the wall, the narrower the panels should be.
Do not decorate walls in subzero temperatures, such conditions may not affect physical properties finishing materials, but they always have Negative consequences for performance. Pay attention not only to materials, but also to working conditions. In an uncomfortable master, it is difficult to precisely follow all the technological nuances.
Polyurethane sealant
You now have an idea of how a budget option wall decoration. It is used most often in bathrooms, corridors, dachas and gazebos, in technical rooms, etc. But our compatriots have different incomes, and accordingly, they want to do expensive wall decoration. This category includes painting on wet plaster. How it is done, the secrets of ancient technologies and other interesting information are posted on the pages.
