Plastic ceiling ceilings are performed in different rooms. Most often, such repairs are found in the bathroom and in the kitchen, because the material is resistant to pollution and moisture. Mostly panels are made from environmentally friendly materials and do not emit harmful components. A special even coating helps to easily wash the surface.
In addition, the rapid development of the structure and the assembly of the ceiling in the living room are considered an important advantage. Without experience with the material, you can create the perfect surface with your own hands. It turns out that the ceiling trim with plastic panels in the bathroom, bathroom or kitchen can be done in a simple way. Work on walls or ceilings has the same steps.
There are several reasons why you should prefer a plastic finish to the ceiling or walls:
- The work will not be difficult, so there is no need to attract a team of builders.
- There is no need for thorough preparation of the treated surface.
- You can achieve a perfectly flat surface and hide large errors.
- The ability to lay electrical wiring and insulation.
- The ability to create fixtures anywhere.
- It is easy to dismantle if you need to repair communications or replace the sheet.
Before buying, you should decide on a color scheme, because there are many interesting offers on sale. You should calculate the amount of required material so that it is enough, and no one wants to overpay for too much. You need to know about this.
Material calculation
Finishing the ceiling with plastic panels begins with the calculation of the material. To know exactly how to do basic mathematical calculations, a bathroom is taken that is two by three meters in size. From these indicators, the total finish area is calculated by multiplying the length by the width. It turns out as a result of six square meters. The store has various sizes for each component. The choice is to make it so that you can have fewer scraps.
We must not forget to add four percent to the trim to the result of the ceiling area. Also do not forget that the frame is pre-fixed. For this, profiles are acquired. In order for the structure to lie evenly, you can not do without a mounting strip, it is made of the same material as the ceiling itself. It runs like a corner at 90 degrees. The calculation is carried out depending on the perimeter of the entire working area. To ensure that the finish is impeccable, do not forget about skirting boards. They are also fixed around the perimeter. Thus begins the decoration of the ceiling with plastic panels.
The calculation is simple: the distance of each side (two and three meters) plus a small margin is taken. To make the joint accurate and accurate, there are special connecting elements and corners. Do not get too much. Masters argue that when working in rooms where it is not damp and condensation is not collected, a wooden crate can be used. Although today it is not so easy to find suitable bars.
For the bathroom and kitchen, it is better to use galvanized metal profiles. They are also present in the work with drywall sheets. There are many of them on the market, so there will be no problems with the acquisition. When a person washes in the bathroom, couples appear. By creating drops, they will lead to deformation of the tree. It turns out that the life of such a design is significantly reduced. If the repair is carried out in an apartment building, then it is not uncommon for streams from the upper residents, so it is better to choose a more reliable and durable option.
About profile
Finishing the ceiling in the kitchen with plastic panels (photos of such coatings are in our article) will not do without a guide profile. It will run along the entire perimeter of the work surface, so you need to take the appropriate amount. Another element is the supporting profile. Fixation occurs to the ceiling on suspensions perpendicular to the laying of the main coating. The step may be different, but the most relevant distance is 40 centimeters. To calculate the required amount of material, the width of the room must be divided by a step in meters and multiplied by the length. The resulting footage will be required during installation on the surface of the ceiling of the kitchen.
Mount
To fix all the profiles, you need to use dowels and screws, so that they are immediately purchased in the required quantity. At least half a meter should retreat from the wall. In order to fix the screws to the panel itself, press washers are purchased. On each sheet - the required amount for strength and reliability.
When the owner chooses the color scheme of the panels, then do not experiment and give preference to bright and annoying options for the bathroom. If repairs are already available, then you need to adhere to the existing interior. This will be the right decision. Light colors can significantly expand the space and raise the ceiling. If the surface on which you plan to install is uneven, then you will have to pick up a place when creating the frame. The ceilings in this case will be slightly lower.
In any hardware store there is a large assortment of PVC panels. They have the most various distinguishing features:
- Length.
- Width.
- Color.
- Glossy or matte finish.
- Under a tree or any other material.
Dimensions
In addition, there is an additional separation in size. The panels can be in width from 100 to 920 millimeters, and in length - from 2.7 to 6 meters. Thickness - from 5 to 10 millimeters. In this case, do not be mistaken and choose the appropriate panels for the flow, since there are also wall ones on sale. The fact is that ceiling models are softer and less durable than wall ones.
Additional benefits of panels
Finishing the ceiling with plastic panels (photos will help you choose the right design) has many advantages. Therefore, it is found in different rooms. What should be noted:
- The material is strong and durable.
- Plastic.
- It protects against the arrival of sounds.
- Easy to clean.
- Not subject to moisture.
disadvantages
Masters call not only the positive aspects of the finishing material, but also minor disadvantages:
- Fragility.
- After hitting the surface and obtaining deformation, the dent does not return to its original position.
- Susceptibility to the sun. Over time, the panels fade and stains may form on the surface.
Today, environmental compounds are used in the manufacturing process, which makes this finish safe for humans. The material is not exposed to burning, so you can embed light bulbs, creating a unique interior. If the coating is uneven, then such a finish of the room ceiling with plastic panels is the best solution for today. If you need to hide pipes or wiring, then this is also a suitable option. The only negative is eating a few centimeters of ceiling height.
Instruments
In addition to the material, the required tool is prepared:
- Screwdriver.
- Hammer drill.
- Hacksaw for metal.
- Scissors for metal.
- Liquid Nails.
- Miter box.
- Rag.
- Building level.
- A simple pencil.
- Twine.
Most often, the basic composition of the desired tool is in any house or apartment. Therefore, the preparation is not costly in time and money. It is better to stock up with the required in advance so as not to tear yourself away from the main finish. The process itself is simple, so a person without experience can work. This will save money and not look for a team of builders.
Profile Types
On sale you can find several profile options. It is divided by purpose:
- Starting. Needed for installation work. He is U-shaped.
- Decorative. It is often compared to the starting one, its principle is the same.
- Connecting. They are used to compare the ends, but in certain cases (if these are large room sizes) the surface is mounted by triangles with different patterns.
Crate Creation
How is the ceiling and walls finished with plastic panels? According to professionals, it is important to correctly create a crate, after which it will be easy to install panels in it. When decorating the ceiling with plastic panels with your own hands, do not forget about the wiring. It must be carefully placed on the surface, insulated and, if possible, put into special boxes. After completing work with communications, marking is applied.
How is the ceiling and walls finished with plastic panels? It is necessary to precisely note the horizontal plane on which the ceiling will appear. Mark with a pencil. Using additional twine, connect the labels. When this work is completed, it is necessary to note the attachment points of the U-shaped suspensions. After holes are made under the dowels. Then they begin to fix the suspensions (tightly and without gaps). The design is fixed with screws. Further along the wall with the same building level, a guide profile is fixed.
Thus begins the decoration of the ceiling and walls of the toilet with plastic panels. The "mustache" of the U-shaped suspension is bent at an angle of 90 degrees, after which the carrier profile is fastened. For this, pre-prepared self-tapping screws are used. They are screwed in with a screwdriver. It is constantly necessary to observe evenness, using the building level.
Masters believe that it is the first panel that needs to be laid correctly, otherwise the whole structure will take a slope and an ugly look. After the mounting crate is mounted to the finished crate. Everyone uses his step, but the universal option is 25 centimeters. Cutting is done with a metal saw. Sometimes it is necessary to knock the edge. This will remove the nicks. The mounting plate has a groove. After it, the baseboard gets up.
The crate should be reliable. Do not forget that it will have a large number of panels. Thus, the finish of the bath ceiling is made with plastic panels. Many people find it difficult to work in a small area, as you have to crop them. In some places, it is better to add fasteners than forget about them. If each step is performed correctly, then everything turns out neatly and beautifully.
Work with panels
Each panel is measured in size and checked before installation. In work, among other things, you need a corner (to cut everything off smoothly). Having made a mark, draw a line along it to cut through after. In this case, you need a sharp knife. Well clicking on it and having spent several times, the panel is broken without difficulty. Marking and trimming is best done on the back so as not to disturb the appearance of the structure.
There is a special recess between the baseboard and the mounting plate. The panel also enters into it. After the crate is fixed with screws. The panels have grooves along which they will be fixed as firmly as possible. You can not press, but gently tap on the entire side. But it is important not to crumple the design, since the ceiling decoration material is fragile.
What next?
The second is in the groove, which is available in the previous one. Mounting is done to the frame. In the place where the light should stand, a hole is made with a drill. Today, special legs are on sale that help close the hole and make the appearance neat.
It is better to acquire a neutral color - white. According to experts, it is important to correctly fix the last panel. Because most often it has to be cut additionally along. And at the end, make holes for screws to fix. When the latter fell into place, the baseboard is attached and a chandelier is installed.
Conclusion
As you can see, installation work is not as complicated as it might seem at first. In work, it is better to have an assistant. This will make the procedure faster and easier. It is believed that the ceiling decoration in the kitchen with plastic panels or in the bathroom is a good way to completely change the interior design and give it its own characteristics and features. When you need to screw the locking elements, do not use a lot of force. Otherwise, you can break the fragile structure.