How to shelter bath

To finish the bathroom, you can use a variety of materials - from ceramic tiles and water-dispersion paint to synthetic wallpaper and decorative plastic panels. The last option is the moisture-resistant wall panels - the ideal solution in the framework of budget and practical repairs in the bathroom.

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Advantages of plastic panels

From everything catalog of building materials Elandic panels are inherent in such advantages:

Modern decorative plastic, designed to cover the bathroom, is characterized by high resistance to evaporation, moisture and substantial temperature drops.
The presence of a convenient key system on each PVC panel allows you to perform installation easily and quickly.
Compared to the most popular competitive materials - ceramic tiles, porcelastic and vinyl wallpaper - plastic differs relatively low cost.
In the hollow channels of the panels, it is convenient to mask the electric pipe, thin pipes and point lamps.
The presence of isolated cells gives the material certain heat and soundproof properties.
With a competent installation, plastic is not subjected to mechanical deformation, nor shrinkage.
A wide range of colors and a huge assortment of PVC panel textures allows you to transform the room beyond recognition.
The plastic facing is easy and easy to care - any contamination is easily removed using a soft detergent.

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Recommendations for choosing PVC panels

When buying rack plastic panels, pay attention to them:

The size. To cover the bathroom it is desirable to choose the products of the middle width. Wide panels are uncomfortable in terms of fitting in hard-to-reach places, in addition, after trimming there are many unsurgent waste. The narrow silent is selected, but the installation process is slower.
Visual quality. Each plastic canvas should be smooth and smooth, without cracks, chips, dents and other visible defects. Try to dock two panels - there will be no lumen between high-quality products, nor allen.
Uniform color. Despite the shade claimed in the packaging label, the canvas may differ saturation and uniformity of the color. That is why it is better to acquire the trim in specialized stores and only from one party.

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Methods for fastening plastic panels

There are two options for mounting PVC panels - with the help of a special glue of "liquid nails" or on the grille frame. The fastening of plastic on the crate is considered more durable than its fixation on glue, and practical, since it is with such a panel installation that a hidden installation of pipes and wiring can be issued.

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Preparation for plastic bathroom

First of all, the walls are dismantled with an old facing coating (tile, paint, wallpaper, etc.) and a layer of former plaster. Purified from dirt and dust surfaces are treated with a special water-repellent mastic - such waterproofing reliably protect the bathroom from leaks and the formation of malicious black mold. In front of the direct trim, the electrical wiring is made and outlined the output places of the necessary wires.

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Replacing water supply pipes

The next stage of work is to replace old plumbing pipes:

first, hide behind the panel design of the old sample pipe is dangerous - the probability of their flow is much higher in comparison with modern polypropylene products;
secondly, old metal pipes are located, as a rule, at a considerable distance from the walls - replacement of the former pipes with new ones will save a couple of square centimeters of the useful area in a small bathroom.

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Creation and installation of frame

To create a frame use both wooden bars and plastic / metal profiles. The second is considered more durable and wear-resistant - wooden parts in a humid environment can be deformed and even rot. The interval between the slats directly depends on the width of the selected PVC panels. The optimal step between the cerebral elements is not more than 35-40 cm, otherwise the panel design will be fed. It is important that all the slats are in a single plane, so in the process of installing the framework, the side and front vertical is necessarily maintained. Self-tapping screws are used to fasten the crate to the wall and the accompanying accessories to the frame.

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Installation of plastic panels

After installing the crates, you can proceed to the direct plastic fastening. Planks set strictly vertically ranging from the angle of the room. The entire cladding procedure is adjusting the wall panels in height and subsequent installation to the guides. Attach plastic fragments to the crate using self-screws or screws, each other panels are connected through lock mounts. For the scenery of the joints, openings and end-to-end conclusions under the wires, special moldings are used - plastic flows, plinths and corners.

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Features of the installation of PVC panels

Fasten panels in accordance with such instructions:

Before direct installation, the packaged panels are kept in the bathroom at least 24-36 hours.
To mark the panels, you cannot use sharp items, only a joiner's pencil or a non-lack of color marker.
To trim the plastic, hacksaw with fine teeth (the permissible step of the tooth is not more than 1 mm), and the cutting of the slats are carried out only on the front decorative side.
A protective film with facing material is removed at the end of the bathroom.

As you can see, when working with PVC panels do not need special construction skills. The main thing is carefully and competently choose the material and strictly follow the installation instructions.