Do-it-yourself plastic panel ceilings are possible and not at all difficult even for a beginner in this business. Consider all the characteristic nuances of this process.
Plastic panels with special additives have the properties of plasticity and heat resistance. This feature allows them to be used in a variety of solutions in the construction and renovation of premises, and also allows you to fix any lighting on them.
In a modern interior, do-it-yourself plastic panel ceilings are a fairly popular solution. They can be seen in any institutions. But other than that, they fit perfectly into the interior of any apartment.
In order to mount ceilings from plastic panels with your own hands, you need a puncher, a screwdriver, scissors for cutting metal, a hacksaw, a knife and a miter box (a device for cutting material at a certain angle). You will also need special glue for fixing the baseboard, self-tapping screws, hangers, a profile and plastic corners.
To finish the specified coatingit is necessary to mount a structure that would look like a honeycomb.
How to sheathe the ceiling with plastic panels? The answer to this question is:
1. First, the distance from the frame to the ceiling is calculated. It must be installed taking into account future lighting or built-in ventilation. If there is spot lighting, then the distance from the old ceiling to the new one should be 15 cm. In this space there will be electrical wiring that will need to be fixed to the ceiling so that a fire does not occur. If there is ventilation under the plastic panels, then the calculation is made differently.
2. Next, we make the frame. We will attach plastic panels to it. On the ceiling, you need to make markings in order to properly fix the frame. Then we cut the guide profiles to the desired length. We make holes in them with a puncher and attach them with dowel-nails.
3. Now we cut off the required length from the rack profile and attach it to the main structure with self-tapping screws, which have increased strength. They will provide reliable fastening of the entire structure. In order to fix this structure to the ceiling, direct hangers are required.
4. Sheathing the ceiling with plastic panels always starts from the corner. The first panel is pressed tightly against the corner. After that, it is fastened with screws to the profile. Secondthe panel is inserted into the grooves first and fixed to the frame with the same specified fasteners. In this way we mount all other plastic panels. And the transitions are closed with moldings.
5. After attaching the required number of panels, plastic corners are mounted on all sides of the ceiling. Next, you need to fix the plinth. To do this, we apply a mount in the form of a special glue on it. We press the plinth to the ceiling and hold it a little. When excess glue appears, remove them.
6. To give a better appearance and for strength, we apply a special agent to the ceiling (or lamination can be done). This is the final step.
As you can see, do-it-yourself plastic panel ceilings are not at all difficult to mount. But what a result - beauty and durability! They are resistant to moisture and high temperatures. This allows them to be used in rooms for various purposes.
