If you have the necessary tools, as well as the skills to work with it, you can easily install facade thermal panels. However, it is worth considering that such work has certain rules that should be followed.
Thermopanels are a material that is often used for facade cladding. Before starting installation, it is necessary to prepare surfaces and study the technology.
Installation Methods
At the moment, experts carry out the installation of thermal panels in several ways. The choice of installation method depends on the materials. There are two ways:
- Seamless method. It is considered the most profitable in terms of finances and ease of installation of thermal panels. By choosing this method, you can save on the main material.
- With all seams filled. This method is different from the previous one. After laying the thermal panels, the seams formed between the material are filled with a special solution. This gives the surface a more attractive and finished look.
Mounting Features
Before starting the installation of thermal panels, it is worth assessing the scale of the upcoming work. The procedure should not be skipped. PrimarilyIt is worth inspecting the surface to be processed. The installation process of clinker thermal panels is similar to the process of facing surfaces with ceramic tiles. However, there is a significant difference.
To level the surface under ceramic tiles, you can use a large layer of adhesive. This is unacceptable when working with thermal panels. An absolutely flat surface is required for the installation of such material.
Preparing for styling
Before you start installing thermal panels, you need to prepare. Before laying should:
- Align all surfaces. The maximum deviation can be no more than 10 millimeters.
- Plaster potholes and pits. The protruding places must be cut off and then sanded.
- Deeper surface irregularities should be compensated by other means. Moisture resistant pads are ideal for this.
What is required for work
The most important thing is to choose the right material. In order for the installation of thermal panels with clinker tiles to go smoothly, it is worth preparing all the elements in advance. To work you will need:
- Thermopanels. To determine the amount of material required, measure the surface and then multiply the height by the length. From the amount it is worth subtracting door and window openings. The material is sold not in packs, but in square meters.
- Angular elements. They allow you to give the building a neat and complete look. To calculate the requiredamount of this material, you should measure the length of all internal and external corners of the facade.
What should be the surface
The material from which the walls of the building are made does not matter. It can be blocks, bricks or wood. However, the surface must meet the following requirements:
- The base must be dry. Humidity of cement surfaces should not exceed 5%. In this case, the depth is also taken into account - no more than 3 centimeters. As for plaster and wooden surfaces, their humidity should not exceed 1%.
- The base must be strong enough. First of all, this applies to gypsum and plastered surfaces. The base must be free of delaminations and cracks.
- The surface must be clean. Before installing clinker facade thermal panels, it is necessary to clean the base from oil, paint, dirt. This is especially important if the material is not attached to the crate.
Features of wood surface finishing
Before installing thermal panels, wooden walls should be carefully prepared. To do this, you need to perform the following manipulations:
- Wood surfaces must be covered with moisture-proof paper or with waterproofing. It is recommended to lay the material in horizontal stripes, starting from the very top. At the same time, waterproofing should be installed with an overlap of 5 to 7 centimeters wide.
- After laying the waterproofing material, it is necessary to use galvanizednails or staples to fix the anti-corrosion mesh. Particular attention should be paid to the outer and inner corners. Here the material is laid in several layers.
- Finally, the surface should be leveled. Apply a layer of plaster to the anti-corrosion mesh. The material must be at least 1 cm thick.
How to prepare a concrete wall
When facing such surfaces, there are no special problems. Before installing thermal panels with clinker tiles on concrete walls, check the porosity of the base. If the surface is very dense, then this figure will be minimal. In such situations, the bases must be treated with a water repellent.
Preparation of brick walls
New brickwork generally does not require further processing. Especially if it is even, without gaps and voids. Installation of thermal panels can be carried out directly on it. As for the old masonry, it must be cleaned of efflorescence, and then treated with a water repellent and covered with a layer of plaster.
If the building is old, then there is no point in plastering it. In this case, the thermal panel is mounted on the crate. This will save building material.
How to mark low points
After the preparatory work is completed, it is necessary to mark the bottom line. It is from her that the installation of the material will be carried out. As a zero line, you can use a clear boundary between the basement and the facade of the building. In other cases, it is necessary to make a clearmark over the entire area. After that, you can start facing.
If the walls of the building have differences in height, then the zero line must be marked for each surface separately. Guides should be attached along the entire length of the border. They will act as a tide. When mounting the guide, special attention must be paid to the horizontal position of the installation. You can use a level to check.
Technology for mounting thermal panels
On the reverse side of the thermal panel, it is necessary to apply a layer of mortar 1.5 cm thick using a trowel. The material should be pressed against the wall and moved a little. Only then can the panels be fixed. In this case, the adhesive composition should be squeezed out from under the material. Excess solution must be removed. Manipulations must be repeated with the next panel. Thus, it is necessary to put the first row. If screed material is used, the ends of the panels must be filled with mortar.
If the installation is carried out in the heat, then before laying the elements, the surface should be moistened with water using a brush. The same must be done with the panels.
Installation on the crate
First you need to install the crate. It can be made from wooden beams or from metal guides. The distance between the elements of the crate should be no more than 45 cm. Three vertical beams are required for each panel. Wood should be treated with flame retardants before installing panels.
In this case, the installationthermal panels are recommended to start from the corner, from left to right. The elements are connected thanks to the "thorn - groove" system only among themselves. After that, the panels are fixed with self-tapping screws to the crate.
Stitching
Do-it-yourself installation of thermal panels is a rather laborious process. An important point is the stitching. The integrity of the coating depends on how this procedure is carried out. Jointing is carried out by filling the joints with cement mortar. This will prevent further moisture from penetrating under the panels. Incorrect jointing of seams can cause destruction of the material during frost.
For work, you can use a tight plastic bag with a cut corner. The dimensions of the opening must match the width of the joints between the panels.
How stitching is done
A tight polyethylene bag must be filled with a solution, and then the seams must be filled with the composition. This mass must not fall on the panels. When the solution sets a little, you need to gently tamp the seams. To do this, use a small wooden stick. Do not try to compact the liquid solution. So you can stain all the panels. Subsequently, they will have to be cleaned.
To make the embroidered seams more even, it is necessary to sweep them carefully. To do this, you can use a broom made of plastic or plant material. In conclusion, it is necessary to treat the surface with a water-repellent composition. A similar procedure can be carried out only after complete solidification.solution.
Finally
You can install the thermal panel yourself. The main thing is to follow all the rules and carefully prepare the surface. Proper facade cladding with thermal panels allows you to create an ideal resemblance to brickwork. The use of such material makes it possible to give the building an original look, as well as to distinguish it from other buildings.
