PVC panel for bathroom

Bathroom, though the smallest in the apartment, but its appearance plays a huge role in the perception of your home. If before its walls were decorated with whitewash, oilcloth or tiles, now there are new possibilities in solving this issue. One of the most popular ways of finishing the bathroom are plastic panels. Their use greatly simplifies the repair work and reduces their cost. What are the reasons for their benefits?

Advantages of PVC panels

1. Ease of installation . Before the walls are finished with panels, it is not necessary to dispose of the previous coating, priming or plastering the surface. For a high-quality installation, no additional equipment or external assistance is required.
2. Strength and durability . PVC panels for the bathroom are resistant to damage, various impacts and pollution.
3. Waterproof properties . Panels are not afraid of moisture, so do not allow water to damage the walls.
4. Different installation options . PVC panels can be installed vertically, horizontally and diagonally. You can combine their different types and colors, which gives a large field for individual design solutions.
5. Affordable price .
6. Ease of care . Panels do not accumulate dust, it is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth to care for them. There are no pores on the surface of the plastic, so microbes and bacteria simply can not accumulate and multiply inside the panels.
7. Very light weight . This feature allows you to independently transport the panels from the store, saving on delivery.
8. A huge range of colors .

Weak sides of PVC panels

• low ecological compatibility; they consist of polyvinyl chloride, which is a universal polymer. Some people prefer not to surround themselves with artificial materials.
• high flammability; In case of fire, such material burns very intensively, provoking a profuse smoke;
• when using not the highest quality PVC panels for bathrooms, there may be an unpleasant characteristic odor in the room;
• there is a possibility of deformation with a sudden change in temperature or direct exposure to a heating device, such as a hair dryer.

Installation of PVC panels for the bathroom

As it was said before, the process of installing PVC panels is quite simple and does not take much time. Its main stages are as follows:

1. Installation of the battens. It is necessary if there are irregularities or old covering, and if the walls of the bathroom are sufficiently smooth - then the panels are mounted directly on the concrete surface with the help of special glue. The rim is made of wooden beams or metal profiles. At this stage it is important to observe the care to fix the crate smoothly, without distortion.
2. Installation of moldings and corners. The installation of guides and other accessories is necessary in order to completely hide the corner joints of the panels.
3. Mounting of panels.

Starting from the corner of the bathroom, we install the panels, connecting them with each other due to the existing locks. The lateral protrusion is fastened to the crate by means of nails or self-tapping screws. For reliable sealing of the coating, joints between PVC panels can be treated with silicone sealant, spreading it over the inner surface of the joint.

With the observance of a simple technology, you can quickly finish the walls in the bathroom. In addition, behind the panels it is possible to hide wires or narrow pipes.

And remember the main rule when using wall panels in the bathroom: you need to regularly ventilate the room, so as not to breed in the corners and joints of individual elements an unfortunate fungus and mold .