One of the economical ways to finish the ceiling of any room is ceiling panels. The most popular type today are PVC plastic panels. They are presented in building stores in a wide range, allowing any client to choose the right option. PVC panels are quite light, easy to install, they look very aesthetically pleasing, and they will cost quite inexpensively for the average resident.
Features of plastic PVC panels
Plastic ceiling panels are not difficult to install, they do not require special construction qualifications and skills. With a careful approach and accuracy, ceiling sheathing can be handled alone. However, before buying a material, special attention should be paid to its quality, since it is this that determines the reliability and longevity of the entire panel ceiling structure. Poor-quality materials will appear even at the time of installation of the panels. When choosing a material, carefully consider its surface: it should be smooth, without flaws, and the pattern should be printed very clearly, without smeared edges.
Panel Types
There are two types of panels: wall and ceiling. Wall-mounted ones are heavier and denser. The ceiling panel, on the contrary, is very light, but also more fragile. It must be handled very carefully and carefully, since the slightest pressure by hand or a construction tool can make a dent and spoil the surface of the product. That is why, when starting installation work with PVC panels, due care should be taken.
Ceiling panel: views
Plastic panels come in a variety of types. There are many options for widths, colors, textures, as well as sizes. Panels reminiscent of various types of wood, marble slabs, as well as a number of other popular finishing materials are offered. The ceiling panel can be glossy, as well as have a shiny (due to a specialized varnish) or matte finish.
Performance
The most important advantage of PVC panels is their moisture resistance and ease of maintenance. Due to this, they are actively used for bathrooms, toilets, corridors and kitchens. Many people prefer to use ceiling panels for balconies and porches. There are also elite types of panels designed for living rooms, bedrooms and other living rooms.
A ceiling lined with plastic PVC panels can hide any flaws or surface defects. Under such a design, it is quite easy to carry out engineering communications (pipes, wires, electrical wiring). Lighting elements are very easy to mount in the panel(for example, small lamps). The panels can create the appearance of a set (for example, individual wooden planks) or a monolithic smooth surface.
Calculate the required number of panels
First you need to determine the total surface area of the ceiling of the room (multiply the length by the width). The resulting number should first be divided by the area of the panel. Manufacturers and installation specialists advise multiplying the figure obtained for the second time by a factor of 1, 15-1, 19. This additional material is most often spent on panel trimmings.
To calculate the number of additional mounting elements (for example, a profile), you will have to draw a diagram of the room, taking into account the scale of all parameters and draw several parallel ones along either side of the ceiling. Such lines will just become the markup for installing the profile. The most correct way would be to place the profiles at a distance of 0.5-0.6 m. That is, you should calculate the required number of mounting profile lines, draw them every fifty or sixty conventional centimeters. The ceiling panel will be supported by the mounting profile and stand stronger. A profile made of rigid materials should be used along the perimeter of the ceiling, and softer profile materials are suitable for transverse structures.
Additional accessories for installing panels
To install the panels, in addition to the mounting profile, you will also need a number of other materials. For example, to fix the mounting profile, you will need several dozen special screwswith big hats. It is necessary to install one self-tapping screw for every half meter of plastic panel. After finishing the ceiling sheathing, many people prefer to give it an aesthetic appearance with the help of a matching skirting board. In order to calculate the required amount of skirting, you should calculate the perimeter of the ceiling and, in accordance with the values obtained, purchase the appropriate product.
Ceiling panels with accessories required for installation can be purchased from specialized hardware stores.
