Wallpaper, tiles - all this is quite ordinary, familiar and has already set the teeth on edge. I would like to approach the design of the kitchen somehow differently and make repairs that differ from the usual solutions. And at the same time, you need to choose wall coverings that are practical and functional. We advise you to pay attention to the pvc panels. How to repair panels with your own hands - a few recommendations.
In recent years, plastic panels have become increasingly popular. They have ceased to be a sign of exclusively public interiors and are actively moving into apartments. Why exactly pvc panels become the new favorite finishing material? The thing is that they have a lot of advantages.
Material advantages:
The disadvantages of the material include:
There is a wide variety of pvc panels and this is also a big plus - you can create any interior in any style, choosing the color of the walls to match the color of the furniture. You can order printing of images on PVC or purchase ready-made photo panels for the kitchen. This allows you to make the interior completely unique. Photopanels are repaired in the same way as conventional ones.
Do-it-yourself panel repair is progressing very quickly, which cannot but impress those who do not like long work.
The process of installing a kitchen ceiling with PVC panels can be seen in this video:
The use of plastic panels allows you to completely abandon expensive tiles, since in terms of their hygienic and waterproof qualities, the panels are not inferior to it. The only place where pvc panels are undesirable is the area near the stove. Here you can make an apron.
PVC panels are available in four widths - 10, 12.5, 20, 25 cm. The length of each panel is up to 6 m. They are plate panels, empty from the inside.
Important: The panels must be fastened to the frame - they cannot be immediately installed on the wall. The frame is made of metal or wood. It can also be easily made by hand. For a long time, the repair does not prolong it.
In order for the entire assembled structure to be strong, the corners, joints and edges must be reinforced with a metal profile.
For this purpose, the following types of profile are used:
Panels can be attached:
All this expands the possibilities of design. Repairs are made equally quickly for any type of panel placement.
First of all, you need to assemble the frame on which the pvc panels will be attached. It is easy to do it with your own hands: wooden slats are attached to the wall vertically or horizontally. The direction of fastening the rails is selected based on how the panel will be fastened.
When placed vertically, horizontal markings are made on the wall. Marks are made at a distance of 60 cm and mounting brackets are attached in this place. As fasteners, it is necessary to use plastic dowels for strength and reliability. Brackets in the form of the letter P are placed at the top and bottom of the walls.
Rails are inserted into the brackets and fastened to them with self-tapping screws.
Important: work must be done according to the level. Otherwise, when sheathing with your own hands, the panels will begin to deviate from the vertical and you will get a handicraft, low-quality repair.
Next, the actual repair begins with the fastening of PVC panels. The first panel is installed, as a rule, from the corner. The panel can be screwed to pvc wooden slats with self-tapping screws or nailed with a stapler. To the metal frame - screwed with screws. Each subsequent strip must be cut to the desired size and carefully inserted into the fold of the already installed panel. Thus, all panels are mounted.
Only the placement of the last panel, which completes the repair, requires special attention. It must be precisely fitted to the remaining size of the unwired space on the wall. The width of the space is carefully measured. From this number it is necessary to subtract 5 mm and trim the lining along this width.
Important: measurements must be made at several points - then there will be no gaps and inconsistencies.
The last panel is inserted into the profile and into the opening of the first panel. It is better to move the panels with wet hands - this makes them easier to slide.
In order for the repair to take on a complete look, it is required to install profiles and skirting boards.
All these do-it-yourself installation works of panels can be done in one day with proper dexterity.
To make the repair unusual, you can combine horizontal and vertical placement of panels. Such an interior will look especially extraordinary if the panels, in addition to everything else, have a different color or a pattern and plain panels are combined. The joint of the panels is made in this case using the H-profile.
You can try to use photo panels and color or white options at the same time. Thus, you can make a drawing in the interior.
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