Mounting MDF panels on the wall with their own hands

MDF - an excellent basis for facing the room, allowing you to create a stylish and modern interior design.

Preparatory work for the installation of MDF panels

The principle of operation is very simple.

  1. The work on the installation of MDF panels on the walls begins with the device of a wooden crate. For rooms with high humidity it is better to use a lath made of metal profiles.
  2. So, you need a beam of 20x40 mm. He "put" on the screws with a screwdriver. The length of the strips will be 40-50 cm. The installation of MDF panels on the wall with glue is not a reliable method.

    For high-quality mounting, you must always check the verticality and levelness of the levels. If you deviate by level, you can put a bar, plywood or construction wedge. Fixation is made by a long screw or dowel-nail, depending on the type of the supporting structure. Check the level again.

  3. MDF panels are not attached until all the crate is ready. From the floor, retreat to 5 cm, this will simplify the installation of the finishing floor covering with a skirting board. Reiki should be along the perimeter of all window and door openings.

Wall cladding with MDF panels: mounting technology

  1. Mounting MDF elements begins at the corner of the room. Through the entire height the panel is fixed with self-tapping screws to the crate.
  2. The subsequent panels to each other and under the construction are fixed by means of bracket-clayers. This hardware is inserted into the groove of the panel and fixed with a construction stepper. For reliability, a nail is hammered. Do not damage the edge of the finish. For this, it is convenient to use pliers. (
  3. Further into the groove of the panel, the comb of the next element is started, again we become attached to the crate. Work is carried out in a similar way, proceed to the new wall from the corner.
  4. Cutting material is carried out by a saw on a tree and an electric jigsaw.
  5. When the walls are finished, it is necessary to cover the corners with special MDF fittings. A folding corner is glued to the joint. After applying glue, the rack is pressed against the corner.

We get:

MDF finishing allows you to get such an interior: