Despite the wide variety of finishing materials, plastic panels are very popular in the design of rooms. They have different parameters and appearance. Technical characteristics of any type of this material are similar, as are the methods of its installation.
Raw materials for the manufacture of plastic panels
This material is made of dense plastic. It is also called polyvinyl chloride. It has excellent performance and characteristics.
Varieties of plastic panels by method of application
Today there are different plastic panels. Sizes and prices also vary. It all depends on the type of material. So, PVC panels can be:
Some of the types of this material can be universal.
There are also some more differences. There are such wall plastic panels according to the method of closing the surface:
Ceiling panels can only basic. They are also used for decorating walls.
The dimensions of the plastic panels for the walls that are used in the main decoration of the room are:
- length - 2.5-3 m;
- width - 1-1.5 m;
- thickness - 0.8-1 cm.
Basic plastic panels have the following parameters:
- width - 1-1.5-2 m;
- length - 1-1.3 m.
It should be borne in mind that the dimensions of the plastic panels for the ceiling are different from the wall ones. They have a length of 2.5 to 4 m. The width reaches 10-50 cm. The most common parameters in the design of the ceiling surface are panels 25 cm wide and 4 m long.
Types of PVC panels
The size of the plastic panel depends on its type. There are several ways to make the material. He can be:
- in the form of strips - a plastic lining;
- leafy;
- in the form of a plastic tile.
The surface of the plastic panels
Today, the design of PVC panels can be anything. They can be only one shade and have a variety of interesting drawings. The surface itself is also different. It:
- matte or glossy;
- structured or smooth.
Technical Specifications of PVC Panels
Plastic panels have excellent properties. For this reason, they began to be used in interior decoration for a long time. Immediately the scope of the material was the kitchen area. Plastic lining made ceiling surfaces. Over time, the lining began to be mounted on the wall. A wide assortment of its sizes and shades has appeared.
Advantages of plastic lining:
- moisture resistant;
- practical;
- easy to install;
- durable
- wear resistant.
It is also worth noting the fire resistance of the material and its inability to be exposed to temperature extremes. All this is due to the dense structure of the plastic. He has no pores.
Due to the fact that the main advantage of plastic panels is moisture resistance, they can be mounted indoors with high humidity. Only here there are certain rules according to which surface preparation and internal insulation of the room are carried out.
The practicality of the plastic is due to the ease of care. Since the material is not able to absorb impurities, its surface is easily cleaned with a simple damp cloth. For some surfaces, cleaning and detergents can be used.
Important. Do not use abrasive products that can damage glossy plastic panels.
The service life of the panels reaches 80 years. It all depends on the manufacturer of the material and the quality of the products. For this reason, it is better to purchase plastic for decoration only from trusted sellers. It should be noted that during the entire period of operation and with proper care, PVC panels do not change their appearance. The surface does not fade in the sun, which makes it possible to use them in the decoration of the facade of any structure. For this, certain panel parameters are selected.
Also, the material has a simple installation. Work can be done independently.
Dimensions of plastic panels in the form of lining
This type of material is most often used in interior decoration. It can be mounted on a special crate. The process itself is quite simple. This is due to the parameters of the material.
The size of the plastic panel in the form of strips, which have a hollow structure, with certain stiffeners, can be any.
Panel Width:
Material Length:
Panel Thickness:
- 0.5 cm;
- 0.6 cm;
- 0.8 cm;
- 1 cm
Important. The most often chosen sizes of plastic panels for a bathroom or toilet are: length - 300 cm, width - 25 cm, thickness 8 cm.
Plastic lining can be of standard type and euro. These materials differ only in their size. The structure itself and their production are the same. European standards are panels that are large in size and have a certain number of ribs in the hollow structure.
Note. The size of the plastic panel of the European standard in width reaches 50 cm, and in length - 5.5-6 m.
Dimensions of PVC sheet panels
In the design of such rooms as a living room, bedroom, kitchen area and more, a plastic sheet panel (PVC) is used. Its dimensions can be:
- length - 1.5-4.05 m;
- width - 0.8-2.03 m;
- thickness - 0.1-3 cm.
Sizes of plastic plates
No less often, PVC panels in the form of tiles are used in the design. They can be mounted both on the wall surface and on the ceiling.
Plastic Panel Size:
Depending on the size of the material, methods of its installation are also selected.
Material cost
It should be noted right away that the cost of plastic panels depends not only on their size. A major role is played by the name of the manufacturer. The more popular it is in the construction market, the more expensive the material will be.
The size of the PVC panels also plays a large role. For example, the cost of a plastic lining is set for 1 square. m. But the sale of sheet panels is possible and individually. Plastic in the form of plates is also estimated per square meter.
To date, the average cost of plastic lining is 1-5 dollars. USA. For sheet material, other prices are set at 10-60 dollars. USA per sheet. Plastic plates can have prices that range from 8 to 15 dollars. US per 1 sq. m.
How to choose the right size?
Initially, when choosing PVC panels, room parameters are taken into account. For example, for decorating walls that have a height of 2.75 m, it would be more logical to choose panels 3 or 4 m long. Plastic panels can also be preferred.
So, for example, the ceiling width is 3 m. Accordingly, the choice of plastic panels can be based either on sheet material or on the lining. The sheets should be 1.5 m wide, and the lining 30 cm. This will make it possible to completely cover the surface and at the same time have a minimum of waste.
Types of mounting plastic panels on any surface
Today, there are two ways to attach plastic panels to the surface:
For example, the installation of plastic lining or sheet PVC panels can only be performed on the frame. This is due to the large size of the material. They need to be securely fixed to the crate.
The frame itself is made of wood or metal profiles. Its height depends on the surface roughness. Plastic panels can be attached to the frame structure with self-tapping screws or staples of a building stapler.
In most cases, only plastic panels in the form of plates are attached to the glue. Preliminarily, the surface is prepared: it is leveled, cleaned and processed by special means. Glue the panels tightly.
You can glue on the surface and other types of plastic panels, which are large. Only in this case should the surface be primed initially with adhesive solution to ensure its adhesion to the material.