PVC panels are considered quite a popular finishing material. They are characterized by absolute moisture resistance, durability, resistance to environmental factors. In addition, the installation of PVC wall panels is relatively simple.
Material has many advantages. Installation of PVC panels provides additional heat and noise insulation of the room. As a rule, the finishing material is fixed on a special frame. The result is a small gap between the material and the surface of the facade. It is filled with insulation and soundproofing material. Due to this, heating costs are reduced. It should be noted that the installation of PVC panels provides good protection of the building without additional materials.
Finishing the facade with this material does not require special surface preparation: removing old wallpaper or paint, leveling, plastering and other things. Installation of PVC panels is considered the least time-consuming and "clean" method of decoration. The material is used to finish different surfaces. So, the installation of PVC panels on the ceiling is quite popular.
The material retains its performance properties for at least ten years. In this case, 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 swings. Nevertheless, the material is recommended for use at temperature fluctuations of not more than twenty degrees.
Installation of panels is quite possible to carry out without the involvement of professionals. The material is fixed to the crate, which, in turn, is installed perpendicular to the direction of attachment of the material. For fasteners, a stapler, self-tapping screws or nails are used.
Before installation, you should determine the direction in which the finishing material will be attached. After installing the battens. 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 should be absolutely even with respect to the angle of the working surface. For accuracy, a plumb line or level is used. The mounting edge of the panel is attached to the crate.
The next trim element is inserted all the way into the groove of the first. The mounting edge of the second panel is also fixed to the crate.
The last element is shortened by one centimeter from the side of the edge of the fastener. The panel is first inserted into the final accessory, and then slides into the groove of the previous panel. The last item is not pinned. To install the suspension elements an additional crate is installed. The panel itself can support a weight of about a kilogram. Additional rails at the points of attachment of the suspension elements will provide the panels with additional rigidity and resistance to stress.