Despite the wide variety of finishing materials, plastic panels are very popular in the design of premises. They have different parameters and appearance. The technical characteristics of any type of this material are similar, as are the methods of its installation.
Plastic panel raw material
This material is made of dense plastic structure. It is called differently polyvinyl chloride. It has excellent performance and characteristics.
Varieties of plastic panels by application
Today there are different plastic panels. Sizes and prices also differ. It all depends on the type of material. So, PVC panels can be:
- wall;
- ceiling.
Some of this material may be universal.
There are also some other differences. There are such wall plastic panels according to the method of closing the surface:
- support;
- high.
Ceiling panels can only be basic. They are also used for decorating walls.
Dimensions of plastic wall panels used inthe main decoration of the room, make up:
- length - 2.5-3 m;
- width - 1-1.5 m;
- thickness - 0.8-1 cm.
Support plastic panels have the following parameters:
- width - 1-1, 5-2 m;
- length - 1-1, 3 m.
It should be noted that the dimensions of the plastic panels for the ceiling are different from the wall panels. They have a length of 2, 5 and up to 4 m. The width reaches 10-50 cm. The most common parameters in the design of the ceiling surface are panels 25 cm wide and 4 m long.
Types of PVC panels
The size of the plastic panel depends on its type. There are several ways to make material. It can be:
- in the form of stripes - plastic lining;
- sheet;
- in the form of a plastic tile.
Surface of plastic panels
Today, the design of PVC panels can be anything. They can be only one shade and have a variety of interesting patterns. The surface itself is also different. This is:
- matte or glossy;
- structured or smooth.
PVC panel specifications
Plastic panels have excellent properties. It is for this reason that they have been used in interior decoration for a long time. Immediately the scope of the material was the kitchen area. Ceiling surfaces were made with plastic clapboard. Over time, the lining began to be mounted on the wall. A wide range of its sizes and shades appeared.
Advantages of plastic lining:
- moisture resistant;
- practical;
- easy to install;
- durable;
- durable.
It is also worth noting the fire resistance of the material and its inability to be exposed to temperature extremes. All this is due to the dense structure of the plastic. It has no pores.
Due to the fact that the main advantage of plastic panels is moisture resistance, they can be mounted in a room with high humidity. Only here there are certain rules according to which surface preparation and internal insulation of the room are carried out.
The practicality of plastic is due to ease of care. Since the material is not able to absorb dirt, its surface is easily cleaned with a simple damp cloth. Cleaners and detergents may be used on some surfaces.
Important. Do not use abrasive products that can damage the glossy plastic panels.
The service life of the panels reaches 80 years. It all depends on the manufacturer of the material and on the quality of the product. For this reason, it is better to purchase plastic for interior decoration only from trusted sellers. It should be noted that throughout the entire period of operation and with proper care, PVC panels do not change their external design. The surface does not fade in the sun, which makes it possible to use them in the decoration of the facade of any building. To do this, certain panel options are selected.
Also materialhas an easy installation. Work can be done independently.
Sizes of plastic panels in the form of lining
This type of material is most often used in interior decoration. It can be mounted on a special crate. The process itself is quite simple. This is due to the parameters of the material.
The size of the plastic panel in the form of strips, which have a hollow structure, with certain stiffening ribs, can be any.
Panel width:
- 10cm;
- 25cm;
- 30 cm.
Material length:
- 300cm;
- 450cm;
- 600 cm.
Panel thickness:
- 0.5cm;
- 0.6cm;
- 0.8cm;
- 1 see
Important. The most commonly chosen sizes of plastic panels for a bathroom or toilet: length - 300 cm, width - 25 cm, thickness 8 cm.
Plastic lining can be standard type and euro. These materials differ only in their size. The structure itself and their production are the same. European standards are panels that are large and have a certain number of ribs in a hollow structure.
Note. The size of the European standard plastic panel reaches 50 cm in width and 5.5-6 m in length.
Dimensions of PVC sheet panels
In the design of such premises as the living room, bedroom, kitchen area, etc., a plastic sheet panel (PVC) is used. Its dimensions can be:
- length - 1.5-4.05 m;
- width - 0.8-2.03 m;
- thickness – 0.1-3 cm.
Plastic board sizes
No less often PVC panels in the form of tiles are used in the design. They can be mounted on both wall and ceiling surfaces.
Plastic panel size:
- 30х30 cm;
- 98x98 cm.
Depending on the size of the material, the methods of its installation are also selected.
Material cost
It should be noted right away that the cost of plastic panels depends not only on their size. The name of the manufacturer plays a big role. The more popular it is in the construction market, the more expensive the material will be.
The size of PVC panels also plays a big role. For example, the cost of plastic lining is set for 1 sq. m. But the sale of sheet panels is possible and by the piece. Plastic boards are also priced per square meter.
Today, the average cost of a plastic lining is 1-5 dollars. USA. For sheet material, other prices are set - 10-60 dollars. US per sheet. Plastic plates can have prices that range from $8 to $15. USA for 1 sq. m..
How to choose the right size?
Initially, when choosing PVC panels, room parameters are taken into account. For example, for walls that are 2.75 m high, it would be more logical to choose panels with a length of 3 or 4 m. You can also give preference to plastic plates.
So, let's say the width of the ceilingis 3 m. Accordingly, the choice of plastic panels can be based either on sheet material or on lining. The sheets should be 1.5 m wide, and the lining should be 30 cm. This will make it possible to completely cover the surface and at the same time have a minimum of waste.
Types of fixing plastic panels on any surface
Today, there are two ways to fix plastic panels on the surface:
- on the crate:
- on glue.
For example, the installation of plastic lining or sheet PVC panels can only be done on the frame. This is due to the large size of the material. They need to be securely fastened to the crate.
The frame itself is made of wood or metal profiles. Its height depends on the unevenness of the surface. Plastic panels can be attached to the frame structure with self-tapping screws or staples of a construction stapler.
In most cases, only plastic panels in the form of plates are attached to the glue. The surface is preliminarily prepared: leveled, cleaned and treated with special means. Glue panels closely.
Can be glued on the surface and other types of plastic panels that are large. Only in this case it is worth initially primed the surface with an adhesive solution to ensure its adhesion to the material.
