Bathroom wall panels are a great option for quickly and inexpensively finishing walls. You can see the design of moisture-resistant panels made of MDF and plastic in the photo in this article.

Moisture resistance and environmental friendliness are the main qualities that must have Decoration Materials for the bathroom.

Wall MDF panels, unlike chipboard and fiberboard, fully meet these criteria and are easy to install in the bathroom.

Diversity color shades and textures paves the way for the embodiment of the most original design solutions.

The products are sold in the form of moisture resistant panels of various widths and lengths. The inner part of the panels has ribs and cavities. One longitudinal edge of the element is a ridge, the other is a groove. The level of tightness of the connection of adjacent sections using the tongue-and-groove method significantly reduces the likelihood of moisture ingress under the cladding.

Important: This article describes moisture resistant bathroom panels, if you are interested in PVC bathroom panels, follow the link to the article.

Advantages and disadvantages

These finishing materials made using the latest technologies, have good thermal insulation. As numerous reviews say, positive qualities MDF panels, like PVC material, also include:

• The ability to mask wiring and any irregularities in the walls;
• No need for thorough processing of the surface to be coated;
• Possibility of choosing an installation option depending on the condition of the partitions and the materials from which they are made;
• Ease of cutting;
• No need for expensive power tools;
• A wide range of textures and shades (some manufacturers produce panels "for tiles";
• Expansion of the room visually when using panels with a glossy or mirror finish;
• The ability to install them yourself, saving money and time;
• Durability of the structure.

The only drawback of wall panels is a slight decrease in the size of the room. This is manifested in the case of fixing panels to an aluminum profile.

How to choose the right one

When choosing panels, you need to visit specialized stores, where you need to pay Special attention additional accessories. Joints, internal and outer corners closed and decorated with moldings.

These elements are long strips with various cross-sectional shapes.

By appointment, moldings are:

• Connecting, used for decoration and connection of panels at the joints;
• Ceiling, used as a plinth, hiding gaps at the junction of walls and ceiling;
• End, serving as decorative elements;
• Internal corner;
• Outside corner;
• Starting, fixed at the very beginning of installation strictly vertically or horizontally;
• Universal.

When buying panels, special attention must be paid to moisture resistance and the level of safety for human health. When purchasing products, you need to carefully analyze the information in the passport of the goods. If the panels are intended for outdoor use only, the use of such materials for interior decoration bathroom is contraindicated. It is impractical to cover the bathroom with panels with a low ability to resist moisture and condensation.

The cost and dimensions of wall panels

The dimensions of moisture-resistant wall panels for the bathroom may vary slightly, depending on the manufacturer. But usually it is 1.2 x 2.4 meters in size. This size allows these panels to be mounted in almost any room.

The price of such a moisture-resistant bathroom panel is about 900-1000 rubles. Also, in addition to the panels themselves, you will need to buy materials for attaching them to the walls. Depending on the method of fastening you choose, it can be special glue or guides with self-tapping screws.

Panel mounting methods

Installation of panels with glue

There are several ways MDF mounts panels to the walls. One of them, and perhaps the main one, is glue fixation. Installation in this way is permissible if there is a perfectly flat surface to be lined. Any irregularities present must be eliminated using a tool cement mortar and putty. Allowed vertical and horizontal positioning of elements.

The installation steps using glue are as follows:

• Making measurements of the walls in the bathroom;
• Fitting panels and moldings to size (using a hacksaw for metal);
• Installation of the starting molding at the place where the installation starts;
• Alternate gluing of panels on the wall to be faced;
• Finishing the joints between walls and ceilings and floors with skirting boards and ceiling moldings.

Moisture resistant MDF panels for bathroom

The adhesive should be applied to the panel in thin, winding strips. The distance between them is 5-10 cm.

Fastening with guides

Wide Wall panels for the bathroom are often attached to wooden crate... For this, it is necessary to prepare in advance wooden blocks 1x3 cm., Fixed to the wall with dowels.

If in the future the panels are installed vertically, the battens are fixed horizontally and vice versa. The unevenness of the walls in this case will not be an obstacle to getting perfect flat surface... It is enough to put a block of the required size under the wooden plank in the place of the recess in the wall. Possible bulges just need to be removed using a suitable tool.

Fastening panels to bars can be done in different ways. One edge of the panel on the groove side is slightly longer. This makes it possible to screw in screws, hammer in nails or use construction stapler to attach individual sections.

As in the case of fixing the panels with glue, it is necessary to make accurate measurements and beat off the verticals in the corners with a level. Further work proceeds according to the following scheme:

• Fixing the corner rails in a strictly vertical position;
• Fastening horizontal bars end-to-end with vertical ones at a distance of 400-600 millimeters, adhering to an ideal plane;
• Fixing the starting molding;
• Installation of the first and subsequent moisture-resistant panels with a tongue-and-groove connection;
• Facing with skirting boards, corners and moldings.

In a similar way, the panels are attached to the frame made of aluminum profile... The difference here is the use of screws instead of nails or staples.

Mounting on special plastic rails

Becomes more and more popular newest way installation with clips and special strips. In this case, you need to purchase full set ready-made materials for lathing.

The clip, which has a mustache for fixing the edge of the panel, is installed in advance in the groove of the strip fixed to the wall surface. The edge of the next section to be installed hides the clip, making the surface aesthetically pleasing. So, the wall panel for the bathroom will look as even and appropriate as possible.

Instead of screws, staples or nails, the use of climbers is available. The configuration of the bottom fastener element implies its fastening to a wooden plank using screws. The protruding mustache fixes the edge of the panel.

The waterproofing level of MDF bathroom cladding can be improved by applying silicone sealant to the grooves and ridges when installing the panels.

If you prefer classic version then pay attention to the bathroom tiles. You can also read how to pick it up and lay it on the wall or floor with your own hands on our website, as well as watch video instructions.



As soon as there is a need or desire to make repairs in the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account the fact that this room has characteristic feature, namely, high humidity. This is why it is so important when choosing necessary material pay attention to environmental friendliness and resistance to moisture.

MDF wall panels appeared on the market not so long ago building materials but also for this short term were able to gain recognition a large number professionals. This is perfect option for bathroom finishing, which meets all the basic standards of quality and practicality, meets the requirements that are necessary for installation in a room with high humidity.

In addition, if we compare the process of installing tiles and MDF panels, then the second option wins much more. This type of finishing material offers a wide color range, as well as a variety of textures. Thanks to this type of material, almost any design fantasy can be realized by harmoniously combining panels with furniture and other details. These panels differ in length and width, in addition, the melamine elephant is able to withstand the heavy weight of cabinets and shelves.

Positive sides of MDF panels

• The room for the cladding of which this type of panel was applied will retain its original state for a long time.
• This is a huge savings in time and money, since their installation and cost compared to other materials are significantly lower.
• MDF panels for bathroom do not need any special care and are quite easy to clean from any contamination.
• They have good stability to mechanical stress. However, even if a sufficiently severe damage has occurred, it is possible to replace the damaged panel without much difficulty and problems.
• If the bathroom is of a fairly modest size and you want to visually add volume, you can use a material with a glossy or mirror surface... This technique is used by a large number of designers.
• Since such panels are quite diverse in color scheme and texture, with their use you can imitate wood, marble, tile and other.
• In cases where it is necessary to select the exact size of the panel part, it will not be difficult to cut it.
• Installation does not require expensive tools, as is the case when working with other finishing materials.
• Another plus of this material is that you can make a bathroom renovation with it yourself, without the help of specialists. Even a person who does not have professional skills is able to install a wooden or metal crate and fix it with glue or fix the panels in another way.
• You should also take into account the following important aspect, as an opportunity to hide the wiring and any imperfections and deformations of the walls. In addition, pipes and electric cables will not become an obstacle either, and they can be easily “masked” by covering them with panels.
• There is no need for special training.

MDF panels are made from finely dispersed dry shavings, which are initially pressed using high pressure and temperature. This is good material, which is often used where there is high humidity, such as in basements, bathrooms and kitchens. Thanks to the technology of creation, they can also be installed in the shower cabin. But before purchasing panels for this purpose, you should pay attention to the presence of a drop-shaped icon on the package.

Also, this material has high strength, hygiene, thermal insulation, sound insulation.

Disadvantages of MDF panels

• If the installation takes place on aluminum rails, then the area of ​​the bathroom suffers a slight decrease.
• The following is difficult to attribute to disadvantages, since most of facing materials need some kind of revision.

It's important to know!

To hide the inner and outer corners, and the joints are not conspicuous, you must use the molding. There are various forms of this decorative piece. They can be of several types, for example, ceiling ones, created specifically to hide the cracks in the connection between the ceiling and walls. Connecting, which will close the joints between the wall panels. And also those that are used horizontally or vertically at the very beginning of the installation: starting, universal, internal corner, external corner, end.

What types of MDF panels are there?

1. Tiled panels - type-setting. Thanks to their square shape, they can be used to lay out a variety of patterns or designs. The most common and popular sizes among them are from 300 by 300 to 950 by 950 millimeters.
2. Tiled panels - slatted. They look like long planks. The most common sizes are: 13 by 28 centimeters wide, 250 by 380, and their thickness is from eight to fourteen millimeters.
3. Wall panels - sheet. Their size greatly facilitates the work with the decoration of the room, since the joints become several times smaller. Their dimensions look like this: 1.25 by 2.50 m, with a thickness of three to seven millimeters.

How to prepare the foundation?

When the time is right self installation panels, which, as previously reported, is not a particularly difficult job, you need to pay attention to some nuances that can make the course of actions simpler and more understandable, and now in more detail:

The first step is to prepare the base of the walls. To do this, you need to remove the remnants of the wallpaper, if any. If in some places it is not possible to do this, you can leave it that way.

The next step is to coat the surface with a primer. This is a mandatory step as the bathroom is very high humidity then it's just a necessity. In addition, this step will help on long time protect yourself and your loved ones from pathogenic bacteria that may appear during the appearance of fungus or mold, which, unfortunately, spreads very quickly. This is the first important stage completed.

Materials and tools

• UD and SD profiles;
• Self-tapping screws, whose length is 2.5 cm;
• Self-tapping screws, which are called flea beetles;
• An important tool and an integral part of any repair is a hammer drill;
• Screwdriver;
• The corrugation is self-extinguishing.

If this kind facing material intended not only for walls, but also for the ceiling, it is also important to have suspensions and chiseled lamps available.

It is better to start installing panels from the ceiling area.

Ceiling mount

• Using the hydro level, you need to find the lowest point in one of the corners;
• You should draw a flat horizontal line around the entire perimeter of the bathroom, making an indent of about five centimeters.
• Using " quick installation»0.6 by 6 centimeters, the UD profile should be fixed along the drawn strip to the wall.
• Again using the "quick installation", only now 40-60 mm, fix the suspensions, calculating them every 600-700 mm on the ceiling. To do this, you need to make holes in the base with a diameter of 0.6 cm. SD profiles are attached to the suspensions. Thus, a universal frame is obtained.
• It is necessary, using self-tapping screws, to attach the first strip, and the reverse side to fix the frame to each profile using the clippers.
• By assembling the panels one by one, the ceiling will be ready soon. All that remains is to make holes for the fixtures and install them.

Wall mounting

The first step is to make the correct measurements of the walls, on which the panels will later be attached. The main facts for the installation to go well and efficiently are: a dry, even and smooth surface that does not have any flaws.

In order for the material, namely, waterproof panels, to adapt to new conditions, such as different room humidity and temperature, it is important to place them near the walls forty-eight hours before installation.

An important and crucial stage will be the fitting of panels, as well as cutting out holes for sockets, taps and the like. It is important to be accurate to the size. In the event that the material is matched to the tile, you need to adjust the cut so that the seams coincide with each other.

If the installation will take place without installing moldings, a distance of 0.3 centimeters should be left between the panels. To make the seams look neat, as well as for tightness, you must use a waterproof sealant.

If it is necessary to create an atmosphere of tightness in order for the entire installation to acquire water resistance, then both the lower and upper edges of all panels should be coated with a sealant. You can follow the advice of professionals and apply moldings from the corner and end, and, in addition, when installing waterproof panels for granite and marble, interpanel.

To obtain a perfect hermatization, it is necessary to use a silicone sealant for the moldings as well.

The panel should be laid face onto a clean surface and then use waterproof glue... To make it convenient to do, you can use a spatula with teeth from 0.4 to 0.6 centimeters. In order for the panel to fit snugly against the wall, it must be pressed firmly.

Finally, clean all panels with a sponge or soft cloth. To get rid of static stress, you need to treat the surface of the material with an antistatic agent.

This completes the process of installing MDF panels in the bathroom.

Thanks to these panels, you can change the look not only of the bathroom, but also of other rooms, without much investment.

The specifics of the bathrooms include the use of moisture-resistant and durable materials such as ceramic tile... However, today there is an alternative to tiling the walls of the bathroom. In this case optimal solution will become moisture resistant wall panels for the bathroom.

It must be said that such products have appeared relatively recently, so few people know about their properties and characteristics. Many professional masters have already appreciated the new generation of wall cladding. It really is quite wear-resistant and durable material... In addition, usually its surface is either treated with a special compound that does not allow moisture to pass through, or is completely hydrophobic.

Moisture-resistant wall panels have appeared relatively recently, but are already in high demand.

Today, the following types of this material are used for wall decoration:

• polymers;
• MDF boards;
• wood.

To find out which panels are best for the bathroom, it will be useful to familiarize yourself in more detail with each of the listed types.

Polymer panels

This type of cladding is made of polyvinyl chloride. Ready product coated with a spray that protects the panel from burnout and increases its durability. Due to the cellular structure, this type of wall decoration significantly increases the sound insulation of the room.

Plastic panels for the bathroom, reviews of experts and ordinary consumers about themselves are mostly positive. Today this is perhaps the most popular material plating. Many have already appreciated such PVC quality panels, such as resistance to humid environments, resistance to chemical cleaning agents and a high degree of hygiene. In addition, such surfaces are antistatic and are not afraid of temperature fluctuations. We should also mention the low cost of this group of goods, available to most owners.

Plastic wall panels have a honeycomb structure and well isolate the room from noise

The disadvantages of this material, experts refer to the low strength in case of mechanical damage and an unpleasant pungent smell of products purchased from unscrupulous manufacturers. Therefore, try to choose panels from a reputable and reliable manufacturer.

Wall decoration MDF

Moisture resistant MDF bathroom panels are also quite popular. This skin is made from sawdust by pressing under high pressure... Unlike chipboard sheets where formaldehyde resins are used as an adhesive, in such plates the bonding element will be the substance released from the lumber. Therefore, this material is considered environmentally friendly for residential use.

MDF wall panels have an upper moisture-proof layer

The special treatment of the surface layer of the cladding protects it from moisture and makes it immune to temperature extremes. In addition, such products are characterized by increased strength in comparison with their polymer counterparts. If we compare the resistance to mechanical damage to MDF lining and plastic panels in the bathroom, the reviews of the masters about the first material will be much better. This type of wall decoration is also resistant to the formation of harmful microorganisms on its surface that cause the growth of fungus.

If we talk about the cost of this material, then it can be attributed to the middle price segment. The purchase of chipboard panels is available to very many owners.

The disadvantages include the possibility of decay of the skin with constant access to moisture in the event of damage to its outer protective layer.

Wood paneling

Contrary to popular belief, this option for decorating the walls of the bathroom due to the development of technologies in the field of design and chemical industry today has become a reality. It is the most environmentally friendly and win-win in terms of decorative design solution. Firstly, moisture-resistant types of wood are used for bathrooms. Secondly, each board is coated on both sides with hydrophobic impregnations and varnish, which makes the product practically impervious to splashing.

Wooden wall panels will add a touch of luxury to the interior of the bathroom

Wall panels in the bathroom made of wood have one significant drawback - a very high cost. It is because of this that such cladding is not as popular as both previous types.

Configuration and dimensions

Each room is unique, so you should approach the design of its interior individually. The designers and manufacturers of wall panels have taken this nuance into account. Today, there are several variants of the forms of such cladding.

Traditional rack-type products do not differ in any way in terms of installation from ordinary plastic lining. Typically, the strip of this material ranges from 125 to 300 millimeters with a thickness of 8-12. The length varies from 2700 to 3400 millimeters, which allows you to choose models with dimensions suitable for any height of the bathroom.

Rack-type wall panels - traditional version for MDF products

Very easy to install typesetting elements square shape with sides 300–980 mm long. This type of finish can be combined in different color and texture variations, which significantly enhances their aesthetic qualities.

Stacked square plastic panels will help create an unusual interior

Suitable for large bathrooms sheathing sheets measuring 1220 by 2440 millimeters. Such plates can be installed entirely or cut into parts of the required format and connected with moldings or other fastening decorative elements.

Sheet wall panels are suitable for the design of large-sized bathrooms

Positive and negative sides of wall cladding

Wall panels for the bathroom photos, reviews and descriptions of which are presented in this article, have undeniable advantages over tiling the bathroom. First of all, it must be said about the speed and ease of installation. Such cladding can be fixed even on unprepared walls, which will help to significantly save on building mixtures and the work of the finishers. In addition, this wall decoration does not require the presence of professional tools and skills.

Very important point will become their profitability. If we compare the cost of ceramic cladding of the lowest price segment with wall cladding luxury panels, the latter option will cost significantly less. In addition, tiling requires the involvement of experienced craftsmen and, accordingly, increase financial costs to pay for their work. Even a person who has no experience in the construction business can mount wall finishing structures.

In terms of installation methods, wall panels assume wide range opportunities. You can mount these systems in any direction, depending on what kind of optical effect you need to create.

The widest range of colors and the variety of imitations of textures of materials significantly increases the value of this type of cladding. Today you can choose material of almost any shade and texture. In addition, there are some models that even imitate precious metals. A well thought-out design and a clever combination of cladding will help create a unique and effective interior.

Today there is a wide range of colors for wall panels

As for the reliability of operation, here wall panels are not inferior to tiles. They are wear-resistant, quite durable and not afraid high humidity in room.

Ease of maintenance will be another advantage of these designs. They tolerate non-abrasive chemical cleaners well without losing their attractive appearance. In case of damage or deformation of one of the finishing elements, it can be replaced without difficulty and with large economic investments. At proper care and careful use of wall panels can last a long time.

When installing wall panels on a frame, the area of ​​the room will slightly decrease

Of course, this type of cladding also has some disadvantages. When they are mounted on a frame from a profile, the area of ​​the bathroom will slightly decrease. In addition, plastic products do not tolerate mechanical stress. In this case, it is better to exclude their installation in places where heavy furniture or suspended plumbing fixtures are installed. It is also best to refrain from cladding. MDF plates areas where water constantly gets into, for example, near a bathtub. Even if their protective layer is slightly damaged, condensation and liquid splashing on them can lead to deformation of the element. You need to know that even fire-resistant structures do not guarantee you complete fire safety.

The nuances of choosing a product

To facilitate the choice of sheathing, in the gallery of this article, you can familiarize yourself with its examples and photos. Plastic wall panels for bathroom are presented in the widest range, therefore, it will not be superfluous to immediately decide on the finishing material. Having studied its variations and characteristics, as well as finding out the advantages and disadvantages of each of the types, you can have an accurate idea of ​​the designs you need.

Regardless of the type of material chosen, close attention should be paid to the hydrophobic properties of the product. It should be remembered that exterior cladding is not suitable for interior decoration of a bathroom.

It will also be useful to study the quality certificate and passport for these products. Remember that trusted manufacturers will definitely complete the product with them. Be sure to take an interest in the safety of the panels for the human body, in most cases this applies specifically to polymer structures.

When choosing panels, take into account all the nuances of the room and the desired color scheme

To avoid unexpected problems during the installation of the product, purchase the necessary connecting fittings in the right amount... Of course, you need to measure the walls in order to calculate the required amount of material. Just as in most cases, it is not worth saving, it is better to purchase a small margin for unforeseen expenses when cutting or replacing an element in case of damage due to careless installation of the system.

Installation features

The cladding can be mounted either on a pre-installed frame made of metal profile, or straight to the wall. Usually the first option is used if the surface of the walls is very far from ideal. It is this method of fastening that will be the least effective, since it will reduce the area of ​​the bathroom.

Wall panels can be simply glued to the walls

For cladding directly onto the wall, it is leveled as necessary and primed.You should know that the material for finishing in the room where you plan to install it, it is better to bring it in a few days before the start of installation.

It is better to start gluing elements from the corner of the room. To align the part along the entire plane, the craftsmen recommend using a board or a piece of plywood slightly exceeding the size of the element.

Installation of wall panels in a medium-sized room will take no more than four hours.

Thus, wall panels will be a great alternative to tiles. In terms of their characteristics, they are slightly inferior to him, but their cost is much lower, and installation is easier.

Moisture-resistant wall panels have appeared relatively recently, but are already in high demand. Plastic wall panels have a cellular structure and well isolate the room from noise. MDF wall panels have an upper moisture-proof layer. from MDF Typesetting square plastic panels will help to create an unusual interior

The first question that arises before starting a bathroom renovation is which material is better to choose for decoration. Due to the constant changes in temperature and humidity in the bathroom, it must be resistant to moisture, mold and microorganisms. One of possible options finishes are MDF panels for the bathroom.

The choice of finishing material

MDF is a finishing material, which you can see in the following photo. It has a number of significant advantages:

• Ease of installation. Bathroom decoration MDF panels does not require leveling the walls or removing old finishing materials. For installation works no special professional equipment, and during their implementation there is practically no dust, dirt and waste.
• Versatility. The panels can be used for both walls and ceilings. In addition to moisture resistance this material possesses certain heat-insulating and sound-insulating properties.
• Environmental friendliness and safety. MDF panels for bathroom - environmentally friendly clean material with its characteristics reminiscent of wood. MDF is much better than fiberboard panels for the bathroom, since they are not used in their manufacture epoxy resins and phenol. MDF in the bathroom, even under the influence of high humidity and temperature, will not emit toxic or harmful substances.
• Easy maintenance. In order to keep the bathroom clean, it is sufficient to remove dust from time to time with a damp sponge. With more heavy pollution or the appearance of stains, moisture-resistant MDF for the bathroom is recommended to be washed with a special detergent.

In addition, this finishing material has a relatively low cost, and the variety of colors and textures makes it possible to choose panels for any interior.

Important! The only weak point of MDF is the top layer, which performs a protective and decorative function. It should be remembered that every damage protective film reduces the water resistance of the material.

How to choose MDF for the bathroom?

MDF is a relatively new finishing material made by dry pressing of finely dispersed sawdust under the influence of pressure and high temperature... Despite the fact that the material is made of wood, it is resistant to moisture.

Waterproof MDF panels for the bathroom can vary in shape, sheet thickness and dimensions. According to the form, MDF is divided into rack, slab and sheet. The width of the type-setting slatted panels does not exceed 28 cm. These are rather long slats (up to 3.8 m) with a thickness of 8 to 14 mm. This view panels are quite easy to assemble. Tiled MDF wall panels for the bathroom are produced in the form of squares with a side length of 30 to 98 cm.

Using tiles of different shades and textures, you can create original design bathroom. With the help of tiles, you can lay out a variety of patterns and designs, zone the space. MDF sheet panels for the bathroom are quite large elements, having dimensions of 1.25 * 2.5 m. MDF sheet panels are best suited for a bathroom with a large square. Installation of MDF sheet takes a little time, and the number of joints is minimal.

For your information: The thicker the material, the greater the load it can withstand. Shelves, cabinets and other furniture can be easily attached to the panels.

Depending on the finishing method, MDF panels can be laminated, painted or veneered. Most of all, panels of the first two types are suitable for a bathroom and toilet. Veneered panels are rarely used, as they require expensive preliminary processing.

Choosing MDF panels for bathroom walls, you will also need to purchase the necessary additional components for sealing and decorating joints and corners - moldings. Depending on the layout of the room and the material used, you may need different kinds moldings: connecting, ceiling, end, starting, etc.

Stages of finishing the bathroom

Decorating a bathroom with MDF panels can be done in several ways. The choice of method depends on many factors, primarily the shape of the material, the presence of irregularities on the walls, the area of ​​the room.

If the surface of the walls is relatively flat, and the area of ​​the bathroom is such that it is not desirable to reduce it by construction timber frame, it is worth dwelling on the installation method using glue.

Before gluing the bath with MDF boards, it is necessary to eliminate small irregularities with putty. Next, a starting molding is installed, from which the panels will be installed. It is most convenient to use this finishing method when choosing tiled or sheet panels MDF. To ensure reliable fastening of the panels, the glue should be applied in thin zigzag stripes over the entire surface at a distance of 5-10 cm from each other. After finishing the room, it is necessary to decorate the joints and corners.

If the walls have a lot of irregularities, and the decoration will be done with MDF slatted panels for the bathroom and toilet, on preliminary stage you will need the arrangement of the lathing. It is carried out from wooden bars 10 * 30 mm or a metal profile and is attached to the wall with dowels. Planks for additional fixing of MDF are mounted perpendicular to the direction of fixing the panels at a distance of 40-60 cm from each other. First, the starting molding is installed and fixed. Moisture-resistant MDF panels for the bathroom can be attached to the frame with screws or nails. A construction stapler can also be used for this purpose. The final stage- sealing of joints and corners.

Conclusion

You can also use the method of fixing the panels with clips. To do this, you should purchase the components necessary for the cladding. During the finishing process, the clip is placed in the groove of the panel attached to the wall. The following strip, after installation, hides the fastener.

Tip: After installing MDF panels in your bathroom, it is recommended to apply silicone to the panel joints to improve the waterproofness of the material.

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Bathroom wall panels: cheap and limited practical

Are wall panels suitable for the bathroom? What types of them can be used in this room? Where is it worth using panels for finishing, and where is it better to prefer other materials? In my article I will try to give the most detailed answers to these questions.

Conditions

The bathroom and the combined bathroom are characterized by:

• High humidity. No not like this : humidity fluctuations ranging from normal to high. This means that any hygroscopic finishing materials will constantly change their linear dimensions;
• Temperature fluctuations in an equally wide range;
• Small volume with high traffic.

Simply put: all family members visit the bathroom several times a day, and all of them, in one way or another, affect the walls near the entrance.

This means that all materials used in this room must:

1. Have low hygroscopicity;
2. Have a minimum coefficient of thermal expansion;
3. Be durable against mechanical wear and deforming loads.

Restrictions

So, which bathroom wall panels are recommended for use and which shouldn't be allowed on a cannon shot?

It is forbidden

MDF wall panels for a bathroom are not similar in principle. Paragraph, point. No varnishes or protective impregnations will prevent cellulose fiber-based material from swelling in a humid environment. As, however, and any others sheet materials from wood fiber.

Curious: I once had the misfortune of using MDF panels for wall decoration near kitchen sink... Thanks to a well-thought-out ventilation system, the humidity in the room was kept at a low level; however, a rare splash of water drew a line under the biography of the decoration in just two years.

Categorically I do not recommend using bathroom PVC wall panels directly above the bath or on the wall in the shower... The seams between the individual panels are leaking, and water gets behind them, which is in no hurry to evaporate in conditions of limited ventilation.

As a result, a fungus grows under the finishing, inevitable, like the collapse of capitalism. It is not only extremely harmful to your health, but also dramatically accelerates the destruction of capital structures: mold feeds on mineral components and bricks.

Wall decoration near the entrance plastic panels Is also a bad idea. Thanks to the honeycomb structure they do not tolerate inevitable blows doorknob, kicks and contact with elbows and knees. Unkempt dents are not the way to decorate the design of the room.

Can

Wall panels are very appropriate where:

• No mechanical stress (that is, you do not touch the walls);
• Splashes are flying. All types of waterproof coatings allow you to easily wash away lime streaks on the walls without compromising the finish.

WITH practical side this means installation:

1. On the walls above one and a half meters from the floor;
2. To the ceiling. Appearance a type-setting ceiling made of plastic is practically not inferior to a stretch ceiling, but it is much cheaper: panels can be bought at the rate of 160 - 200 rubles per square, while sellers stretch ceilings asking for at least 500.

Choice

What to look for when buying plastic bathroom wall panels?

• On the color scheme of the finish. For a bathroom with an area of ​​2.5 - 3 squares typical in Soviet-built houses, it is better to prefer bright hues: they visually expand the room. Maximum apparent volume gives white color;
• To gloss... Glossy panels have the same effect as light colors: due to the ghostly reflection of objects, the illusion of depth is acquired, and the room seems to be larger than the real size;

The photo shows a glossy wall panel. Price square meter at the time of purchase - 220 rubles.

• Strength... It is easy to evaluate it by squeezing the corner of the panel with your fingers: it should not crumple, let alone crack;
• The figure. In my opinion, plastic panels for tiles or wood look extremely tasteless: they look (and, in fact, are) a cheap imitation. It is better to prefer pure colors;
• At the seams. Seamless plastic lining looks much better than panels with highlighted seams;
• Width... The wider the panel, the fewer the seams, the smoother the finished surface looks.

Mounting

How do you decorate a bathroom or toilet with your own hands using the material we have chosen?

Walls

With any significant area of ​​the bathroom, it is better to mount the lining on plastic guides and galvanized clamps. In this case, any deformation due to fluctuations in humidity and temperature is excluded. In addition, a broken panel can always be replaced by disassembling the wall trim from the nearest corner.

When finishing along the entire wall height guides are mounted at levels at which the likelihood of damage to the finish is maximal:

1. 50 cm (knees);
2. 1 meter (thigh);
3. 1.5 meters (shoulders).

The panels are attached starting from any corner. A corner profile is used to connect the finishing of adjacent walls.

The photo shows the installation of panels in the corner.

With a minimum area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe room, pasting of walls with panels is practiced. The following can be used as glue:

• Liquid Nails;
• Acrylic putty, dotted on the back of the lining;
• Silicone sealant.

Preparation of walls comes down to three operations:

Personally, I used to mount panels silicone sealants... The composition was applied only to the panel, pointwise, with an interval of about 10 cm. For the time of setting, the panel was pressed against the wall by an inclined board or a pack of unused lining.

Ceiling

How to fix plastic lining on the bathroom ceiling?

A galvanized drywall profile is used as a frame. The frame is mounted like this:

1. The walls are marked strictly according to the level at the height of the future ceiling;
2. Along the outlined line with a step of 60 - 80 cm, the UD guide profile is attached;
3. Attachment points for direct suspensions are marked on the ceiling. The step between the suspensions is no more than 60 cm, otherwise the panels will sag over time;
4. The hangers are screwed to the ceiling;
5. In the guide profile are inserted ceiling profiles CD;
6. They are attached to the ears of the suspensions with 9 mm metal screws;
7. The ears of the suspenders are turned upward.

The panels themselves are attached to the frame with galvanized self-tapping screws into the crest of the tongue-and-groove lock. First and last panel screwed to the guide profile through the front.

It is most convenient to cut plastic with a grinder with any cutting wheel. Remember to wear a respirator or a gauze bandage: breathing plastic dust is not good for your health.

The last step is installation ceiling plinth... I prefer to use Styrofoam skirting board with fixing on acrylic putty ... It also allows you to eliminate gaps between the baseboard and the wall.

Conclusion

I hope that my simple recommendations will help the reader in decorating his own home. To learn more about how bathroom wall panels can be used, the video in this article will help. I look forward to your comments and additions. Have a hurry, comrades!