PVC plinth, as well as products of similar purpose from any other material, is used to decorate the joints between the wall and the floor. Using these structures, you can visually align the wall, as well as place communications inside, which would otherwise look unaesthetic.
Why choose PVC skirting?
The most common today are PVC skirting boards, which are easy to bend and can be processed. In addition, they are very easy to handle. The main feature of plastic is precisely the simple installation, because products made from it have all the recesses and grooves. The presence of a cable channel eliminates the need to punch strobes in the walls in order to lay wiring in them. After the final finishing of the premises, you can stretch the network and electrical wires.
Features of the main speciesPVC skirting board
PVC skirting is divided into three categories:
- semi-rigid;
- hard;
- foamed.
The first variety lends itself well to installation and has excellent flexibility. This can be a great help in cases where uneven walls are in the room. Hard plinth is one of the most popular types of decor. It must be installed on level ground. But for the connection in this case, corner elements should be used. A foamed PVC plinth has a rather low thermal conductivity. That is why it can be used as a constituent element of the heat-insulating layer.
Specifications
PVC skirting board, whose characteristics attract the modern consumer, looks almost the same as wooden lacquered products. Such designs are not at all afraid of temperature changes and moisture, as well as the effects of insects and aggressive substances. That is why such products are ready to serve for a long time. The composition contains synthetic ingredients that exclude the occurrence of fungus and mold, and also resist the reproduction of insects.
PVC skirting board is quite flexible, but has shape memory. Therefore, the material during operation does not deform and does not change the original linear dimensions. Quite often, the period of use is long. It starts at the age of 10. You cando not be afraid that the sun's rays will affect the surface of the product, because the plastic does not fade and does not change the original shade. The presence of a cable channel inside allows you to hide the wires in the bar. In the process, they do not overheat, cannot be damaged by rodents, and also do not spoil the decoration of the house. In addition, residents will not get tangled in wires.
Skirting boards are fastened with self-tapping screws or dowels, which are installed in special holes. Corners in the room can be formed using special fittings. It eliminates the need for joining and cutting material. It is impossible not to mention also that PVC plinth has a high hygiene. No dirt remains on its surface, the base effectively repels water. Therefore, you can not be afraid that stains will remain on it or they will cause damage to products.
In a variety of interior styles, you can use these designs, as they are made in a variety of colors. Among other things, products can imitate natural materials by type of wood. The edges have rubberized pads that provide a snug fit to the floor and walls of the room.
Plinth device
The device of PVC skirting boards will be useful to know for any home master or future specialist. In addition to mechanical fasteners, liquid nails can be used. However, if you use this technology during installation, then dismantling will beimpossible.
The average height of the skirting board is 52 mm, while its depth is 23 mm. Inside there is a cable channel, which is covered with a soft edge on top. The same is on the bottom. On top of it is an internal mounting panel. In the center is an external decorative profile, which makes up the main part of the product.
Additional Features
PVC electrical skirting boards have certain features that you should pay attention to when buying these products. The surface can be glossy or matte. But there should be no dents, bumps and scratches on it. It should be noted that the cuts must be neat and devoid of gaps. If you purchase a plinth of one batch, then you need to check the identity of colors and shades in the store.
It is important to consider that the manufacturer can supply skirting boards in different sizes. This needs to be checked. Before purchasing, it is important to check how easy the design can be disassembled. The removable bar should tightly close the cable channels. At the same time, it should be removed without much effort. This can be done repeatedly, which is true after the installation of the products is completed.
Polyvinylchloride electrical combined skirting boards must have cable channels, the interior of which is usually divided into three compartments. It is important to make sure that the products have a quality certificate, after reading which you can understand whether the products are safe, as well as what their degree of toxicity is. Ideally, if the design does not pose a danger tohuman he alth.
Quality check according to GOST
PVC combined skirting boards are manufactured according to state standards 19111-2001. According to them, such structures must comply with the established dimensions, deviation from which is almost unacceptable. For example, impact resistance should not deviate from the norm by more than 10%. Thus, it is this number of skirting boards that can be destroyed. The deviation from the dimensions should not be more than 2%. At the same time, the abrasion reaches 120 microns.
When buying material, it is important to make sure that the packaging is not damaged. The ends of the products should be wrapped in polyethylene, but their weight should not exceed 32 kg. Packages must be labeled with manufacturer's details, quantity and length, application and batch number.
Recommendations on where it is better to strengthen the PVC baseboard
PVC plinth, the average price of which is 250 rubles apiece, must be attached to the wall or to the floor. It is easier to lay the element on a surface into which the fastener will enter with less effort. If you have to work in a house made of timber, where the floors are made of concrete and there is a cement screed, then it is best to install the plinth against the wall. When the master works in a brick building with elements of foam concrete, where the floor is made of wood, it is most reasonable to take dowels or nails, which are easier to drive into it.
For fixing the skirting board to the floor, onwhich a concrete screed is poured (this also applies to concrete walls), it is necessary to drill a hole with a puncher. The distance between the fasteners is determined by the degree of unevenness of the base, the type of material and the geometric parameters of the products. The most common distance between fixation points is 30 cm, while the maximum value is 40 cm.
Conclusion
When buying a skirting board, you should pay attention to the sections, which should not have gaps. These requirements are spelled out in state standards. The front removable panel of such products is necessary for quick laying of electrical wires. In no case should it violate the integrity of the structure. For convenience, the cable channel must necessarily consist of several sections. Installation of a plinth is carried out on a surface. It is fixed with liquid nails or self-tapping screws.
