Every year, it becomes more popular to finish the bathroom with PVC panels, because this material has excellent characteristics and, most importantly, it resists the action of moisture. It is important to know the rules for selecting and installing this material so that the result of the repair does not disappoint.
Decorating with bathroom plastic panels
The presented material is made of polyvinyl chloride, and consists of two thin layers of plastic, which are connected by longitudinal ribs. Due to the presence of air interlayer panels have excellent sound and thermal insulation. The design of the bathroom panels is carried out by materials, the width of which varies between 10-37 cm. There are also sheet plates reaching 2 m. The service life of the products with proper installation is more than 10 years. PVC paneling has the following features:
- Synthetic raw materials fully meet the requirements of safety and hygiene standards. It is worth noting a low degree of flammability.
- Panels are well resistant to heat, moisture and sunlight. The material is fireproof.
- The front surface has a special coating, which is applied to thermal printing, and on top everything is protected by a varnish composition. As a result, the panels are resistant to burnout and scratches.
- The design of PVC finishing is easy, so you do not need to use additional parts in the frame and the installation is very simple.
- Finishing the bathroom panels is affordable, the price of the material, in comparison with other types, is low.
- Since for the fastening of panels a frame is created, under it it will be possible to hide communications.
There is a certain list of tips for choosing a material, thanks to which you can buy quality panels:
- Estimate the integrity of the plane, that is, there should be no cracks, chips and dents on the surface, as this reduces the moisture permeability.
- Check the quality of the image. The color of the surface should be the same, and the pattern - clear. If possible, purchase material from one plant lot to avoid discrepancies in shades.
- Look at the panel from the end to evaluate the stiffeners. Note that the more of them, the higher the strength of the material. In this case, the cells should not be viewed on the surface under artificial and natural light.
- It is also important to evaluate the connection points. To check if there are curvatures, you need to combine several panels with each other.
Bathroom wall panels
For finishing, different panels with or without a frieze can be used. The most common are such options.
- Rack. Wall panels for a bathroom made of PVC are represented by narrow long strips, up to 10 cm wide. There are different colors, but the design is monotonous.
- Standard. Wall sheets have a width of up to 37 cm. The models with a frieze that mimic the laying of tiles are very popular.
- Leafy. Finished bathroom panels, which have a large area without seams. On the surface can be a drawing. Choose this option for large rooms.
Ceiling from the panels in the bathroom
Excellent choice for finishing the ceiling in rooms with high humidity. Panels designed for this are thinner and lighter than the options used for wall design. They are very easy to make holes for installing spotlights, for example, using a sharp knife. Moisture-resistant panels for the bathroom are attached to the frame without additional surface treatment. Clean such a ceiling can be any washing and disinfectant.
Plastic panels under the bath
To hide communications and keep a presentable kind of interior, a special screen is installed under the bathroom. To do this, take the panel size of 30 cm in the form of rails. Panels of PVC under the bath can create such types of screens: solid, sliding, with a recess and with an inclined central part. There are a number of features for paneling:
- Between the screen and the floor must necessarily be carefully sealed joints.
- Free space under the bathroom can be used with advantage, for example, by organizing shelves there.
- Please note that the shade of the screen must match the general style.
Installing the panels in the bathroom
There are two options for installing PVC panels, which can be used to repair yourself:
- In the first case, you need to create a special frame of metal or other materials, so that you can smooth all the irregularities of the walls. The panels can be fastened with self-tapping screws, but can be interlocked with each other in a locking manner. The ends at the end are closed with corners or starting panels. Another option is to smear them with a sanitary sealant. Please note that when using this method, it is necessary to reduce the area of the room.
- The finishing of the bathroom with PVC panels can be based on the use of liquid nails or special solutions. In this case, it is important to properly level the surface. As a result, between the finish and the wall there is no air space, so the risk of mold formation is eliminated.
Bathroom panel design
The opinion that the finish with plastic panels looks cheap and uninteresting, is not justified. To make the bathroom from plastic panels look attractive, follow these tips:
- PVC is well combined with ordinary textured plaster or painting. For example, from a floor to a half of a wall it is possible to establish panels, and above simply to paint a surface. It is important that the shades are combined with each other.
- To create an original design, experiment with panels of different widths and colors.
- If an ethnic style is chosen, then the bathroom panel can be trimmed using a material that mimics the wood texture.
- The secret of designers is that the plastic panels perfectly match the lath ceiling , which can be decorated with mirror inserts for a variety.
Panels for bathroom tiles
A popular type of finishing material, which has the appearance of squares of various sizes. Panels for tiles can be used not only for the decoration of walls, but also for the ceiling. The advantages of this option include the ability to differently combine the elements among themselves, using panels of different colors and textures. Bathroom, decorated with such panels, will look original, because you can use different ways of styling, for example, in staggered order or creating different geometric shapes.
Bathroom panels with a picture
An excellent option for those who want to move away from the classics and do something original. There is a huge selection of drawings, and even some companies provide services for printing exclusive images. To design the bathroom panels was full and unobtrusive, it is not recommended to use material with a pattern for finishing all the walls. The best solution is to give them only a certain zone, for example, where the bathroom or wash basin will be. It is important that the picture is combined with other decoration and decor elements.
Finishing the bathroom with panels for mosaic
As an affordable alternative to the traditional finishing material, plastic panels under the mosaic were used. Thanks to their decorative properties, you can create a realistic composition, while preserving the proportions in small details. Moisture-resistant panels for the bathroom can be used to recreate any image on the wall. Finishing can be carried out all the premises, combining different color solutions, but it is possible to allocate this material some zone. It is worth noting the flexibility of the panel on the grid, so that they can be mounted on any surface.
Finishing the bathroom with marble panels
Natural materials in the finish of the bath are used infrequently, because this pleasure is not cheap, and they require careful handling and protection against the negative effects of increased moisture and other factors. Replace the natural stone can be PVC wall panels for marble bathroom. Such material has unobtrusive and uncommon pattern, and gentle shades. It should be noted that many designers and people believe that the decoration with plastic panels, made for natural stone, looks "cheap".