PVC panels are considered quite popular finishing material. They are 100% moisture resistant, durable, resistant to environmental factors. In addition, the installation of PVC wall panels is relatively easy.
The material has a lot of advantages. Installation of PVC panels provides additional heat and sound insulation of the room. As a rule, the finishing material is fixed on a special frame. As a result, a small gap is formed between the material and the surface of the facade. It is filled with insulating and soundproofing material. As a result, heating costs are reduced. It should be said that the installation of PVC panels provides good protection for the building without additional materials.
Finishing the facade with this material does not require special surface preparation: removing old wallpaper or paint, leveling, cleaning plaster and other things. Installation of PVC panels is considered the least time-consuming and "clean" method of finishing the room. The material is used for finishing different surfaces. So, the installation of PVC panels on the ceiling is quite popular.
The material retains its operational properties for at least ten years. At the same time, the installation of PVC panels is allowed at various temperature fluctuations. The material withstands temperatures from minus 50 to plus 50 degrees. Some types of panels are able to withstand large drops. However, the material is recommended for use with temperature fluctuations of no more than twenty degrees.
Installation of panels is quite possible without the involvement of professionals. The material is fixed to the crate, which, in turn, is installed perpendicular to the direction of fastening of the material. For fasteners, a stapler, self-tapping screws or nails are used.
Before installation, determine the direction in which the finishing material will be attached. After the battens are installed. The distance between them should be thirty centimeters.
Installation of panels begins with fixing framing accessories, corners (internal, external), profiles. After installing the first element, a five-millimeter gap is left in the groove. The first panel must be absolutely level with respect to the corner of the worktop. For accuracy, a plumb line or level is used. The mounting edge of the panel is attached to the batten.
The next trim element is inserted all the way into the groove of the first one. The mounting edge of the second panel is also fixed to the batten.
The last element is shortened by one centimeter from the edge of the fastener. The panel is first inserted into the finishing accessory and then slides into the groove of the previous panel. The last element is not fixed. For installation of suspended elements, an additional crate is installed. The panel itself can support a weight of about a kilogram. Additional rails at the attachment points of the suspension elements will provide the panels with additional rigidity and resistance to stress.
