Today, a variety of materials are used for wall decoration. Their choice is so large that it is difficult to decide. Moreover, each material has certain properties. They are worth considering. In some cases, only plastic panels are relevant. Not everyone knows how to cut such material.
What are plastic panels
Plastic panels are an indispensable material for surface finishing in bathrooms, garden houses, loggias, toilets. After all, it has a number of advantages. So how are plastic panels different? How to cut such material and how? Among the advantages of the panels, it is worth noting their resistance to moisture. In addition, they are classified as low-combustible materials. Mounting them is easy. In addition, plastic panels are resistant to abrasion, so they last a long time and are relatively cheap.
Mounting Features
So what is the best way to cut plastic panels? It all depends on the condition of the surface to be trimmed. This is where the complexity of installation lies. If the surface is flat, straight and smooth, then you can immediately cut the finishing material by fitting all the details, as well as cutting the required number of panels.
Ifthe surface has irregularities, and also requires curly cuts, then the process of installing the finishing material will be somewhat complicated. In some cases, the wall may include architectural elements such as ledges, doors, windows, and so on. In this case, you will have to cut the plastic panels during installation.
Plastic panels: what to cut?
It is worth noting that such a building material is quite simple to process. You can cut the plastic panel with almost any tool. Usually, for such work, a hacksaw is used for wood or metal. In this case, the size of the teeth on the tool should be taken into account. The smaller they are, the better. The main advantage of this method is that, if necessary, several panels can be cut simultaneously. In this case, the facing material is recommended to be placed face up, at an angle. The panel cuts very easily. However, strong pressure should be avoided.
If you decide to use a saw for wood to cut plastic panels, then you should choose a tool for mixed or cross sawing, with straight teeth. The result will be a neat and even edge.
Using power tools
So, how to cut plastic panels? For such purposes, many use a jigsaw. However, during the cutting process, it is necessary to strictly monitor the pressure. Otherwise, the material may not withstand the pressure and break. To speed up the installation of such panels, many use circular saws and grinders,however, experts do not recommend the use of such a tool. The plastic itself is brittle and can easily break if handled carelessly. In addition, during the cutting process, the material may heat up due to the high speed of rotation of the blade. As a result, the edges of the panels may melt. In addition, when heated, such material begins to release toxic substances.
Can I cut with a knife
Now you know what plastic panels are. How to cut such material if there is no hacksaw and jigsaw? Experts say that you can use a knife for this. It is best to use a special tool designed for construction. You can buy it at any store. But if necessary, you can make a tool from sheet metal.
You can also use a utility knife to cut plastic panels. To do this, an incision is made on the surface of the material using a ruler. After that, the panel just breaks. It is not recommended to use a regular knife. This cutting method is much better than those described above. However, it is almost impossible to cut honeycomb panels with a knife.
