Repair is the right thing, but not always pleasant. This is due to financial estates, physical efforts and some other inconveniences. However, everyone will agree that the final result is worth it. In addition, the materials of which are repaired with a major role. Today we will look at the decorative finish of the toilet.
The room is small, but very necessary. It has its own characteristics, among which high humidity inside. This means that the material for finishing must withstand this environment. One of the excellent options are plastic panels.
What is this material special? What is his advantages and shortcomings? How does the toilet finish with plastic panels do it yourself? All this we will consider in this article. We will provide step-by-step instructions, as well as see how the toilet finish is performed by plastic video panel lessons.
Features of PVC products
What is good this material? Let's start with the fact that among the set of finishing materials, plastic panels occupy a worthy place. And for the toilet, they are just perfect. Why can I say so? The toilet has its own characteristics. That is why durable moisture-resistant materials are used for his finish. Often buy tiles for this purpose. But, its cost is much higher than the cost of plastic products. The toilet itself is quite small, so it's inconvenient to work with a tile.
Another thing is plastic elements. With almost the same characteristics, they are much cheaper and easier to work with them. Toilet finishing with plastic panels can be made with their own hands. Here are other features of the material that is important to consider:
If we talk about the shortcomings, they are in the insufficient strength of the panels, burning and their property to fade. But, for the toilet, the second factor is not relevant, since it usually in it windows or absent at all, or are made very small. So the sun's rays cannot spoil the material. And with careful use, it will be difficult to damage the surface.
Preparation options for plastic photo panels.
Immediately before performing the walls of the walls, you need to purchase material. How to do it?
Select plastic toilet panels
In order for the works not in vain, and the decoration looked decent and was durable, it is important to properly approach the choice of materials. On the store shelves you can find a variety of products, but how to choose them? Immediately note that the demand gives rise to a sentence. And since the panels are popular, you can get on the unfair manufacturer. It is difficult to define poor-quality goods. What will help in this? Consider several tips.
Thanks to these tips, you can save yourself from the opportunity to buy low-quality building materials. The right choice of materials is already 50% of the work on the quality finish of the toilet. This is what the right trim of walls in the toilet with plastic panels in the photo.
Preparing for the installation of PVC panels
The first stage of work is preparation. If the panels are already purchased, then it is time to take care of other tools and materials. The principle of installation of PVC panels is reminded by a trunk finish. Therefore, it will take to create a framework. It can be metallic or wooden. We recommend to refuse from wooden, because the toilet is a wet room, the tree can do and quickly fail.
To create a metal frame, you will need:
In addition, in the work can not do without such tools:
- screwdriver or drill screwdriver;
- scissors for metal;
- kleimers, selflessness or stapler for fixing panels to the frame;
- special profiles and plinths for plastic;
- roulette, level, pencil;
- plastic hacksaw;
- metal spatula;
- stationery knife.
When everything is assembled, you can proceed to the preparation of the walls of the toilet.
Cooking walls
Breaking, as they say, do not build. The first task is to remove the old finish from the walls. It pleases the fact that the toilet is small, the poet will not take it a poet. With a spatula, you need to remove the old finish. The work is simple, but requiring time. Then the walls are cleaned of dust and dirt.
Note! In order to make anything prevented you during the work, you should remove everything more superfluous from the toilet.
When the surface is prepared, you can start creating a frame or claw on the wall. Features and plus such a finish method is that in space under the plates you can hide the wiring or insulate the toilet. Consider step-by-step instructions for creating a metal frame.
Mount Metal frame
The main task is to make a frame smooth and correct, so do not do without markup and control the process level. Since the mounting panels will be performed in a vertical position, then the framework is done in a horizontal position. Instructions for creating the following:
That's all, the framework for the walls is ready. Toilet trim with plastic panels (frame stage) with their own hands video.
Installation of plastic panels
Further work consists in using plastic moldings. What are they needed for? PVC planks need to be inserted into the appropriate grooves, it concerns gender, ceiling and corners. For each case there is its own molding. The photo shows how it is to implement it in practice and which molding is needed in one way or another.
That's all, walls are ready. To make it easier for you, you can view the following information: wall decoration in the toilet with plastic video panels.
This is what the toilet finish looks like by plastic photo panels.
Ceiling decoration with plastic panels
If everything is clear with the walls, then the ceiling turns. It is recommended to separate it with panels too. It will look harmoniously. Moreover, if you have independently learned to finish the walls with panels, then the ceiling will not have problems. Here the principle of work is the same. Everything comes down to the following steps:
- Marking on the wall.
- Fixation of crates and other elements.
- Installing the ceiling molding throughout the perimeter.
- Installation of plastic panels.
As for the ceiling, there are nuances here. For example, in the planks you need to make the appropriate holes for lamps. For the toilet it is better to use polished spotlights. To do this, there is a markup in the appropriate place, and the hole is cut in the panel using a special crown nozzle for the screwdriver. Work is simple. We have prepared a visual video, how to perform work from start to the end (installation on walls and ceiling). Let it apply to the bath, but the principle of work does not change. Toilet finishing with plastic video panels.
Conclusion
Now your toilet is ready for full functioning. Repair in the toilet is made with minimal money walkers. As you can see, all works are quite simple. If you try, then after 1-2 days the toilet will be ready. Plastic panels are a wonderful material with which it is easy to work, it will last long, and there will be no problems with its operation. The toilet will look like new. And due to the fact that the surface of products is glossy, this visually will increase the small space indoors. With such experience, you can successfully fulfill the finish not only toilet, but also apartments in general. Such skills will be useful in life.
For each domestic master repair, which is made with your own hands, is the subject of special pride. However, how to do if there is no experience in the construction and finishing work at the construction of the apartment? In such a situation, it is better to refuse to perform the repair in the living room and in the kitchen. To purchase the necessary experience in repairing the premises, you can start with small - run finishing work in the toilet.
Such a choice is quite logical, since the bathroom among the premises of the apartment is the smallest. In addition, the market offers a wide variety of materials, which allows the home master when performing repair work in this room implement absolutely any design. Ideas for the design of the toilet can be learned on the Internet. Even if the repair in the toilet will be completed in failure, it is always possible to contact real professionals. They fix all shortcomings In the design of the toilet and make the room beautiful.
Creating a toilet design, many apartment owners use such material as plastic panels. They cost inexpensively, with their help you can independently repair the bathroom.
Types and characteristics
PVC panels are made by means of melting through the molded hole of the initial liquid mass. As a result, airspace is formed in the panels. This feature of the material provides its insignificant weight. Manufacturers produce plastic panels of the following dimensions:
- width - 12.5-50 cm;
- length - 260-300 cm;
- thickness - 8-12 mm.
By such a criterion, as a scope of application, plastic panels are divided into wall and ceiling. The first is the highest strength characteristics and have good resistance to mechanical damage. If we talk about the ceiling, then their feature is good flexibility and minimum weight.
Many people when it comes to repairs in the bathroom, make your choice in favor of lamellas from PVC. They take such a solution, focusing on the advantages of this material. To the number of his most meaningful advantages You can attribute the following:
Disadvantages of PVC panels
As with any material, PVC panels have certain disadvantages. They should be learn about the owners of the apartments that they conceived do it yourself execute the design of the bathroom.
When the toilet is finished with this material, it is fixed on the guides. As a result, the room decreases free space. This will especially not like the owners of apartments that have standard separate bathrooms.
If your apartment will be flooded, the task of drying the room will be rather difficult. Water is easily leaving into interpanel seams, but will evaporate for a long time. This can lead to such unpleasant phenomena as mold and fungus. In some cases There is a need for partial dismantling of panels.
Selection of plastic panels for finishing toilet
Each owner of the apartment when performing repairs, of course, seeks as a result to get an interesting design of the room. This desire arises not only when repairing the living room, but then when the toilet cladding is carried out, which should also look attractive. Many people make their choice in favor of plastic panels, which are inexpensive and easy to install material.
A beautiful toilet can be obtained if you properly approach the task of its choice. And it is not so easy to do. And it's not just that there is a wide variety of PVC panels. Often unscrupulous sellers Offer defective products. In order to buy a really high-quality material, you need to pick up plastic panels, remember the following recommendations:
- plastic panels that will be used to decorate the toilet in their own apartment should be made of PVC with additives that increase the elasticity of the material. Than they are less, the more fragile plastic is. The presence of additives in the composition of the material can be determined in a fairly simple way. It is necessary to take the panel at the distance of the arranged hands and start bending. Do it follows until you feel strong resistance. If plastic is highly high quality characteristics, it can be easily bent into the ring. The worse the quality of the material, the smaller the bend radius;
- choosing the PVC panels, you should pay attention to the material from which the slats are made. From him should not come any smells. If you feel the chemical smell, then the acquisition of such panels should be refused and look something else.
How to shelter toilet with plastic panels?
The finishing of the toilet with plastic panels is not a challenge. If you have the skills of working with the tool, then you can easily master the installation of PVC panels. The competent holding of this work will create an interesting design in the toilet. To realize your desire - perform quality toilet repair In the apartment, it is necessary to find in your schedule free time and prepare the necessary materials and tools before the start of work.
Of course, to create a beautiful toilet in your apartment, do not do without materials and tools. To carry out a toilet cover with plastic panels will be required:
Do not immediately rush to the store for the acquisition of panels. First, it should be measured toilet area in which you plan to perform finishing works. When you receive the calculations of the material, then 15% should be added to this amount, which will go to cuts.
Preparatory work
The toilet cover with PVC material for many apartments owners is the best solution for the repair of the bathroom. For so that everything went smoothly And ultimately you got a beautiful toilet with an interesting design, repairing repair in this room should be started with preparatory work. Experts recommend first to remove the old finishing material from the walls. This will allow slightly increase the useful space of this room.
Even before the start of work, work should be carried out on the replacement of water pipes and wiring. Walls before installing the material should be treated with primer composition. Select the primer, which has antibacterial properties. In this case, with high humidity on the walls under the panels, mold and fungus will not appear.
Before the start of working with plastic panels, it should also be thought about where the sink and lockers will be placed in the bathroom. In these places, additional planks should be provided. It is on them that accessories will occur. Before doing installation of materialIt is necessary to withstand the lamella at room temperature for several hours.
How to separate toilet with plastic panels: installation
The first action must be fixed on the wall guides from an aluminum profile or from plastic rails. In the horizontal orientation, wall-cutting is installed. The ceiling is stacked perpendicular to the direction of laying material. There are 50 cm step between guides. Some designers make a choice in favor of the diagonal fastening of the material. If such an original version you like, you should know that its implementation will lead to an increase in material costs.
Immediately can be consolidated by P-shaped corner profiles. Next is neatly entered the first panel and fixes with the help of prepared screws. Some wizards for fixing panels use building stapler . However, this option is fixed It can be used only with respect to a wooden cut, which in the toilet is a completely unsuitable material.
Next, step by step should be fastened to the following panels, which need to be very tightly pressed to the previous one. A responsible torque when installing lamellae from PVC in the toilet is the fastening of the last panel. It is necessary to perform the exact calculation of the remaining width. If you do not pay attention to this point, you can spoil the entire design.
To such work, as a ceiling cladding in the toilet, you can only go over after all the work on the installation panels on the walls will be completed.
If in your plans it is worth a point lighting in the toilet, then you need to cut holes in the size of the lighting. In addition, it is necessary to make holes in places setting out rosettes and switches, as well as ventilation pipes. Cutting material for wall decoration and ceiling must be performed on the front sideUsing an electrolovka or hacksaw with a tooth step 1 mm.
When the panels are fixed, you can move to the installation of decorative plinth. You can choose products made of plastic or ceramics.
Conclusion
When repairing the toilet, many apartment owners choose to finish the surfaces of the PVC panel. To get a beautiful toilet finish with plastic panels, the photo design of projects on the Internet should be studied first. This will help you decide on the design of the room.
A beautiful toilet in his dwelling is quite easy. You just need to find free time. and prepare materials and tools. High-quality toilet repair by plastic panels will allow to get aesthetic design of this room. Its original design will be the subject of pride for a home master.
Despite the fact that the toilet is one of the most important premises in the house, the owners are trying to leave his repairs at the very last moment. In principle, the finishing of the PVC panels can be carried out independently.
To do this, you just need to know what tools and materials will need, as well as the sequence of repair work and some features.
The fact is that this room in many apartments is considered the smallest, so repair work is hard to spend enough in it with their own hands. When attracting professionals, the cost of repair may be even higher than in the bathroom.
At the same time, the toilet room requires a beautiful design and high-quality finish.
Council. Before deciding on the choice of new finishing materials for the walls and the ceiling in the toilet, you need to replace the old, who taught their time, sewer and plumbing pipes with new, more modern and reliable. The timely replacement of communications will avoid further repairs.
As soon as these works are completed, you can go to the main work.
Taking into account the fact that the air is less humid in the toilet than in the bathroom, the choice of materials for cladding the ceiling and walls increases. Finishing materials must be selected in such a way that the walls and ceiling are easily and did not absorb smells.
Therefore, the most perfect materials for the toilet are:
- washable wallpaper
- ceramic tile,
- pVC panels.
The last option, as practice shows, is considered to be the most convenient and economical option when finishing the toilet with your own hands.
Advantages of PVC panels
The advantages of PVC panels are that the assortment of these finishing materials is great, the buyer may pick up for this room. Single material, panels with wood imitation, marble, malachite, etc. can be created in the toilet and brighter design using PVC panels with abstract drawings and patterns.
In addition, the cost of panels per square meter, as a rule, does not exceed eight dollars.
So:
- The length of one plastic panel ranges from 2.5 to 3 meters. This makes it possible to use one sheet along the entire length of the wall.
- Another plus of this material is that it is possible to use it for finishing not only walls, but also the ceilings. True, for such surfaces it is better to use narrower plastic panels.
In this case, the ceiling coating will look more accurately and harmoniously. - In addition, the wall decoration panels PVC for the toilet is made much faster and easier. For lining of the walls, this material will not require draft work on alignment and primer surface surfaces.
The positive moment is also in the fact that the panels can easily hide all communications. - Installation of panels can be carried out without prior severe wall alignment by plaster. It is possible to quickly align even the most uneven and curves of the walls using a special crate, which can be mounted on the surface without removing some old coatings (wallpapers, plains, tiles and putty).
In addition, when creating a crate does not require special skills or any special knowledge.
Toilet finishing panels PVC video instructions can be viewed right now.
PVC is considered the most attractive material due to their moisture resistance. This coating allows you to quickly and very easy cleaning indoors.
Plastic panels today in the construction market are becoming increasingly popular. It is no coincidence, because if you install such a material in the toilet or bathroom, the room will look more aesthetic and gently. Behind the panels just care, they weigh a little. Take care of this finish, repairing a bathroom or toilet. The panel is attached to the frame of the stapler or self-drawing. Point lamps are embedded in the ceiling of this material.
PVC advantages
Plastic ceiling is the most correct solution, as it has advantages over other materials:
- no moisture is afraid;
- withstands temperature differences in the room;
- moisture does not absorb;
- under the influence of moisture does not swell;
- at elevated temperatures, it does not increase in size;
- hygienic, does not allow the development of mold and fungus;
- thanks to the excellent reflectivity of the toilet panels, the toilet becomes lighter, and due to this, the consumption of electrical energy is saved;
- under the panels are removed the electric pipes that go to the lighting devices;
- the surface of the walls and the ceiling becomes smooth.
The plastic panel is a long strip with a medium width of 25-30 cm. The end is cropped, and the sides are arranged locks that the elements are connected during the installation.
In the photo - PVC in the context. Inside are the ribs of stiffness. Therefore, the material is easy, but at the same time durable.
Profiles for panels
This material is designed for decorative design when wearing a ceiling or walls in the toilet or in another room using PVC panels. It is divided into the following types.
- Starting profile. Closes the cropped ends of the panel. Fastened around the perimeter of the room.
- Profile F1 closes the edge end on the outer corner when it is required to go to another plane. Used in the event that one of the walls is trimmed, and that that is in an angle is not.
- Profile H (connecting). It serves to eliminate the strip, if it is not enough.
- The outer and inner corner is designed to cover the ends in the appropriate angles.
- The ceiling plinth is arranged in the same way as the starting profile, but has a more attractive appearance.
Pros and Cons Mounting PVC Panel
Each of the materials intended for cladding have their advantages over others. The PVC panel also has a multitude of positive properties:
- aligns the curvature of walls and ceilings in the premises, while not required to dismantle old coatings;
- mounting is performed quickly and easily;
- the panels are placed heat and noise insulation;
- lack of dust and wet process;
- affordable price.
Disadvantages of plastic:
- it will not be possible to perform a multi-level ceiling;
- some panels look "cheap";
- seen connection between panels.
Therefore, planning repairs in the toilet or bathroom, it is desirable to look at the quality of the material. After all, what is better, the more expensive, and, accordingly, the appearance is more attractive. For this reason, the PVC panel is limited in application. It happens that when installing the lighting device, the plastic ceiling is shouted.
Important! Before you buy plastic material, weigh all the pros and cons, then not to regret.
Material calculation
First, calculate the ceiling area in the toilet. Then the resulting digit exercise to the total area of \u200b\u200bthe PVC panel. To the resulting number, add 15% on trimming and rounding to an integer.
To calculate the amount of metal profile, perform the ceiling circuit in the toilet, observing the scale. Determine where parallel ceiling lines will be held. They are necessary for fastening profile. The interval between parallel stripes is at least 50 centimeters. Based on such calculations, it is not difficult to calculate the required amount of material.
To secure the perimeter of the surface, it is necessary to acquire the UD strip, and for the guides - CD. To attach PVC stripes to the profile, you will need self-tapping screws with wide hats.
Plastic plinth will help to complete the work on the ceiling decoration. To calculate its amount, the ceiling perimeter is measured, they divide this number to three, and then rounded into the biggest.
Mounting frame for PVC panels
Mounting the frame in the toilet is performed using the aforementioned profiles: CD and UD. Wooden rails are used, but much less often, because wood is exposed to moisture, especially in such a room as a bath or toilet. The tree is susceptible to rotting and last less.
How to install the frame?
- Perform markup using a level. In the large room it is better to use a long level, and in a small toilet there will be a simple rush tool. Marks are made for the guide profile. They depends on the location of the suspended PVC panels on the ceiling.
- The profile, if necessary, is cut into the size of the room (the length of the profile is 3 meters). It is drilled in 50-60 centimeters. After that, the guide profile is applied to the wall, mark the holes of the holes, drill and insert the dowels. Each time they check the horizontal level.
- The rigidity of the frame gives the ceiling profile. The mounting for it is chosen, given the distance to the base: if the interval is insignificant then you can use the P-shaped suspension. If he is big, then it is better to take fast-topped with the needles. Sometimes specialists make for frames from UD special "boots". For this, the metal of the letter "g" is cut and attached it with a smaller side to the ceiling, and more - to the carrying profile.
- The suspensions are attached to the screws, checking in terms of the level. The step between profiles is 50 centimeters, they are located perpendicular to PVC panels.
Defining quality
When buying carefully inspect the panel. Quality products are smooth, drawing is distributed evenly. The front side is smooth and smooth. Distortion and curvature of lines are not allowed.
Important! Consider the number of stiffeners inside the panel. The more they are numbered, the design is stronger.
Plays the role of the thickness of the ribs of stiffness and the outer walls of the plastic. Take two stripes and try to connect them. The main thing is not the quality of the compound, but the ease of docking. There should be no big gap between the strips. To determine the strength of the material, take the strip and burn it hard, and then inspect the surface. If it is not deformed and not cracked - it is a quality material. But minor deformation is permissible.
Check the bending strip. For this, 3-4 times bend and break it. If after this procedure the material survived, then you can work with it. Poor-quality plastic will deteriorate during installation.
What is required to work with plastic?
An important role is played by the color solution. Today it is not a problem, and everyone will find an interesting option for himself.
The toilet cover is impossible without the source material and tools. Next:
- A sharp knife to reduce the size of plastic strips. The kitchen knife will spoil the material and cuts unevenly.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Wooden bars for a frame with a cross section of 3 x 10 cm or the above-described metal parts.
- With the planned attachment of the panels directly on the wall there will be fluid nails or mounting foam.
- Any repairs will not cost without roulette.
- Construction level for mounting frame.
- Plinth decorative, which is attached to the wall.
- Profile corners.
Choosing mount
Before the start of work, determine how you are going to fix the panels: mounting foam or using a frame.
The first option involves the purchase of cylinders with foam. By purchasing goods, pay attention to the shelf life. Fresh foam will have the output more. If the toilet is spacious, and there are brick walls, optionally mount the frame. It is allowed to mount the PVC panels for glue "Liquid nails". This work is simple, but requires patience.
How to cut plastic material?
This process is simple. Take the strip and the invalid side laid on the base. Then the incision is made with a sharp knife so that the line turns out. It is overlapped with plastic and again the knife on the planned line is completely cut off.
Preparation for work
Repair of the toilet and preparing for facing begins with cleaning: from the walls remove sockets, lighting, hoses, pipes.
If the frame method of fastening is selected, rational use galvanized parts. If you took a wooden bar, treat it with an antiseptic.
First the frame is mounted, and then install the slats where the panels are inserted. Work on facing the ceiling in the toilet starts from the corner. One edge of the PVC band is inserted into the profile, and then on the screws attach the other side
The next strip is easier to insert, it is pushed until a click will occur. And again the other side is attached with self-draws. Then installed plinth and decorative lining. With their help, you can carry defects and technological gaps. They are fixed with glue, as it is purely decorative details.
Almost every person can perform repairs in the toilet using PVC panels. The process is shown in detail on the video: