Today, several methods are used to create electrical wiring. It can pass through special shafts in the thickness of the wall. To do this, you have to ditch the walls, which greatly complicates the repair work. Many property owners mount electrical cables in an open way. In this case, the wires run along the surface of the base.
One of the options for installing open wiring is laying the cable in the baseboard. This method allows not to disturb the harmonious look of the interior. At the same time, it is possible to bring to all consumers not only electrical, but also other types of communications (Internet, television).
General characteristics
Laying the cable in the plinth (photo below) is easy and fast installation. When installing electrical communications, the owners of an apartment or house do not always decide to carry out major repairs. In some cases, maintaining the existing finish in its original form remains a priority. It is in this case that property owners choose to install the wire in an open way. The use of a special skirting board in this case is a good solution.
Stroblenie walls significantly increases the cost of the repair process. For example, the cost of creating a running meter of a groove for electrical communications ranges from 100 to 200 rubles. At the same time, a lot of dust and construction waste is generated in the room. This procedure is done only during major repairs.
It should also be noted that not all rooms are allowed to conduct the cable in a hidden way. For example, if the house is very old or it is built of wood, it is recommended to install communications in an open way. The cost of the skirting board is only about 80 kopecks. per bar (2.5 m). This makes the presented installation method in demand.
Design features
Laying a TV cable, electrical communications or wires for the Internet in the plinth is possible using special plinths. They are distinguished by their special design and performance.
The basis of such a product is a cable channel. All wires will run through it. Unseemly communications are closed with a decorative overlay. In its configuration, it fully corresponds to the appearance of the plinth.
Electrical wires are highly flammable. Therefore, increased requirements are put forward for the material from which the plinth is made. It should be strong enough, but elastic. Inside such a structure there may be one or more cable channels. The internal space of the structure can vary significantly depending onapplications.
Varieties
Laying cables in a skirting board with a cable duct is a relatively simple task. However, it is important to study all the subtleties of this process before starting the installation. There are two main types of construction. The first category has a profile in the center of which there is a groove. It closes with a special insert. The second type of construction includes a profile of a certain configuration. After placing wires inside its cable channel, it is closed completely with a special overlay.
The first category of skirting boards is chosen if it is necessary to hide up to 6 wires. If there are about 10 or even more cables, the second variety should be preferred.
The presented designs are made of various materials. The most popular among consumers is PVC skirting board. It has an affordable price. On sale there are many shades and textures of decorative overlays for such cable channels. Therefore, such designs will easily fit into almost any type of interior.
Plinth device
Floor plinth for cable laying is mounted on the base of the wall. Inside it passes one or more cable channels. This allows you to carry out almost any communications to equipment, lighting fixtures. After laying the wire, the entire system is covered with a decorative panel.
Regardless of the model and purpose, such designs includea few basic ingredients. These include a frame, a decorative connecting bar. Also, when installing the structure, connectors of external and internal corners are used. The entire system is covered by a decorative outer panel.
The frame must be mounted on the base of the wall right next to the floor. For this, self-tapping screws are used. The remaining structural elements are assembled manually. For this, you do not need to use a special tool. This greatly simplifies and speeds up installation. Such work is easy to do on your own, even if you do not have high qualifications in the field of repair work.
Material
Floor plinth for cable laying can be made of different materials. Most often, plastic, wood and aluminum are used for such structures. This determines the main performance characteristics of the skirting board.
Plastic structures are mounted at the base of the floor. The cable channel in them is located in the center. Connectors can be removed outside the profile. For this, special output sections are used. There are separators on the profile rail, which require laying several types of wires inside the structure.
It is much less common to find wooden skirting boards with a cable channel inside. Most often, these products are made to order. Only one wire can be laid inside such a product. It must be distinguished by a high class of insulation. Otherwise, there is a high probability of ignition of the wiring during operation.
The highest fire resistancedifferent aluminum plinth. It can accommodate many different wires that have high power.
Benefits
There are many advantages to running cable in a baseboard. This method of installation requires a minimum amount of labor time. After installation of electrical wiring, there is practically no dust, construction debris. This allows you to carry out repairs without damage to finishes, furniture and other interior elements.
If you need to create an additional outlet, connect a new TV or do other similar work, using a skirting board is the best solution. All wires will be hidden from prying eyes. The integrity and harmony of the interior in this case will not be violated.
When using the presented design, sockets are mounted close to the floor surface. This avoids hanging wires from household appliances along the wall surface. It also greatly improves the overall look of the interior. The cost of installation will be affordable for almost everyone. Therefore, many owners of apartments, private houses choose to install wires in the baseboard.
Flaws
There are also certain disadvantages of laying the cable in the plinth. These include low heat dissipation from internal structural elements. If the wire is in the channels in the thickness of the wall, this figure will be much higher. This feature significantly reduces the scope of such structures. Plinth can not be used for wires, nominalwhose load exceeds 3.5 kW.
It is almost impossible to lay several three-core wires with a cross section of each element of 2.5 mm² inside the cable channel. It will be much easier to lay such wires in a strobe.
When choosing the installation of electrical communications when using a plinth, sockets cannot be connected in series. Each of them should have a separate line. Otherwise, the system may overheat. This is a fire hazard. If the requirements of building codes and regulations are not observed, such installation can lead to a short circuit. This threatens the life and he alth of people, their property.
Some recommendations
Laying the cable in the plinth has several features. Experts strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with them before starting installation. It should be noted that it is quite difficult to find sockets for sale intended for installation on a baseboard. Therefore, most often such structural elements are displayed on the wall. In this case, you will need to either ditch the wall (which I would like to avoid), or lead the wire through the baseboard. In this case, the decorative overlay of the structure will have to be cut. The wire will run along the surface of the wall. Violating the integrity of the decorative overlay, you can end up with a sloppy look of the structure. It is best to run wires to create outlets in an inconspicuous, hidden place.
Where the wiring will go around doorways, you will need to choose a different method of wiring. Here he is, understandablyreasons, will not be able to pass inside the plinth. In some cases, the owners of an apartment or house hide electrical communications under platbands. Sometimes you can’t do without wall chasing.
Preparation for installation
Before starting the installation, it is necessary to consider the detailed instructions for laying the cable in the baseboard. First you need to perform a few preparatory operations. The material must be selected in accordance with the interior of the room. The number of planks is acquired by calculating the perimeter of the room.
You need to create a plan that will indicate where household appliances, lighting fixtures, as well as sockets and switches will be installed. It is necessary to prepare a cable laying scheme. At the same time, its purpose is taken into account. Next, the amount of cable, its cross section is calculated (in accordance with the rated load).
In accordance with the existing need, it is necessary to determine how many cable channels the skirting board should have. Telephone, television and electrical wires must run in separate channels. In this case, it is important to take into account the rated power of the cable. It should not exceed 3.5 kW.
Surface preparation
Also, before starting work, it is necessary to consider in detail how to remove the plinth for laying a television cable, electrical and other communications. Existing structures will need to be carefully removed. This must be done very carefully so as not to damage the surface of the wall and floor.
All nails, screws and screws must be removed. There should be no foreign elements on the surface of the walls and floor. If athe finish in this place begins to crumble, it is necessary to clean it, prime the base. Next, a new layer of plaster is applied. Installation of the plinth is carried out exclusively on flat walls. Otherwise, large gaps may appear between the base and the plinth.
Next, you need to make sure that the mounting surface is clean, free of dust, dirt and other unnecessary substances. After that, you can study the installation technology of the plinth itself. It is provided by the manufacturer. This procedure is easy to perform on your own.
Start mounting
After proper preparation, you can start laying the cable in the plinth. Installation begins with disassembly of the bar. First you need to attach the frame to the base.
Work starts from the outer corner of the room. The frame is fixed with self-tapping screws around the entire perimeter of the room. In the corners, you need to install the appropriate connecting elements.
Profile fixation
First you need to attach the planks to the wall. The channels through which the cable will run must be turned outward. Using a marker, you need to mark the places for screwing in the screws. Some models do not have holes in the slats. You will need to drill them yourself. The distance between fasteners should be no more than 35 cm. From the corner and edge of the plank, the first self-tapping screw should be located at a distance of no more than 10 cm.
Holes are drilled at the marked points using a puncher. The bar is attached to the base.
Wiring
Cable laying in the baseboard can be carried out immediatelyafter installing the bar. Corner joints must also be fixed. Wires of a certain type are installed in the corresponding cable channel.
If the wires to the sockets will run through a groove in the thickness of the wall, they must be installed when laying. If the wires will run along the surface of the wall, you need to make cuts in the appropriate places on the decorative overlay.
It is very important not to forget to leave loops for the subsequent connection of sockets, household appliances. If this is not done or a small supply of wire is left, the system will subsequently have to be disassembled.
Next, the system is checked using special equipment. The decorative box is closed.
Having considered the features of laying the cable in the plinth, you can do the work yourself.
