Choosing accessories for PVC panels

Plastic panels have a number of important performance properties, in addition, they are considered to be an environmentally friendly, harmless material, therefore they are often used for interior cladding. To make the installation of the material, the necessary components - fittings, appropriate fasteners, selected on the basis of different parameters of the coating.

Purpose of accessories for plastic panels

PVC wall and ceiling panels are a functional and durable coating, it is represented by a large palette of colors, has a different texture and is ideal for decorative decoration of residential premises. Sheets are made of polymer mixture using special equipment - machines for kneading or extruder.Cut slats are painted with organic dyes, and on top of the canvas are covered with antistatic and protective varnish - this is why the material looks good and has high performance.

However, for installation it is not enough to pick up a perfect plastic coating - you will need to purchase fittings and fasteners, which at the present time are not just a set of individual parts, but also a multifunctional and technological mechanism that performs various tasks.

Purpose of components for PVC assembly:

  • fixing the panels to the ceiling, walls and floor covering;
  • the connection of trim segments having different thickness;
  • design and connection of the joints at different angles;
  • the formation of structures of any scale and shape.

The main material for the production of accessories is high quality steel, although some parts can be made from alloys based on magnesium, titanium, aluminum, pressure treated. Polymer elements are used rather for decorative framing than for creating durable sheathing.

A characteristic feature of the profiles used is ease of use - they are easy to adjust to the required dimensions, cutting off with an ordinary, construction knife.External molding in some cases it is better to fix with adhesives, due to this the panels are not exposed to damage and deformation.

Types of components for finishing PVC sheets

Auxiliary parts for the installation of plastic fragments are manufactured in accordance with the standards of GOST 19111-2001, which speaks of their quality and safety.

For assembly use different types of molding.

  • U-shaped profile, starting or starting - the bar, which begins with the laying of ceiling canvases, it covers the transverse faces of the panels. If the product is used for walls, then it will be used to make window slopes and doorways.
  • The end profile in cross section resembles the letter F, and its central crossbar is pushed forward in comparison with the upper one. The part is intended for decorative framing of plastic joints, corner joints, door and window openings.
  • The connecting H-shaped bar is designed to connect the short sides of the panels and increase their length when it is not enough.
  • External and internal corner - parts that are necessary for the connection and design of external and internal right angles.
  • The corner is universal - due to the ability to bend at any angle, it is used for embedding any corners and at the same time performs the task of decorating.
  • A general construction angle (decorative) is required to seal external plastic joints at an angle of 90 degrees.
  • Ceiling plinth (fillet) is used to smooth the transition from the walls to the ceiling surface, covers the joints of the panels.
  • External and internal corners are also necessary for the ceiling cornice, as well as for the connecting parts when it is insufficiently long in rooms with a large area.
  • Plastic and galvanized steel slats are designed for the construction of sheathing, they facilitate and accelerate the assembly of PVC panels.

Components are selected taking into account the thickness of polyvinyl chloride, a certain color of finishing cloths. And also attention should be paid to the durability of plastic fasteners, on which the reliability of the structure depends.

Fixing elements for plastic

The method of installation of PVC panels, that is, attaching them to the walls and ceiling, depends on the characteristics of the room - the level of humidity, the curvature of working surfaces, the availability of communications and temperature bridges.In each case, certain fasteners are used, which will be discussed.

There are three ways of fixing.

  • The most inexpensive and simple means of fixing plastic is silicone glue or "liquid nails." You need to choose a special heat-resistant type of tool. Silicone dries quickly, has high strength, allows for the assembly of panels in a short time, but it can be used with a perfectly flat surface of the walls, moreover, during repair, this method does not allow replacing the damaged PVC lamella.
  • When erecting a plastic casing framework, fasteners such as dowels or nails are most often required - it all depends on the material of the walls and the ceiling. PVC panels have special tongues on their surface, which are under the slots, and they are fixed. Based on the fact that the crate is usually made of wooden bars, they are fixed with dowels with polymeric sleeves. You can additionally use "liquid nails". This method has its drawbacks - the erection of a wooden frame is associated with sawing a timber and coating it with antiseptic agents,and it takes a lot of time.
  • A special place in the installation take klyimery. They are different in size, but, as a rule, no more than 50 mm. These are special mounting plates in the form of braces made of galvanized iron, have a fastening tongue and holes for nails and dowels. Usually these parts are included in the kit for crates. The mounting clip snaps into the slot groove in one motion, so that when using it you can even do without self-tapping screws and nails, since such fastening is absolutely reliable.

Klyaymery - universal parts, unlike nails, they do not damage the joints and locks of the panels, fit snugly to the surface and provide high quality assembly. Despite the fastening strength of the brackets, there remain minimal curvatures that allow wall subsidence with the integrity of the panels.

Of course, against the background of other fasteners, mounting clips are more preferable, the main thing is that when choosing to pay attention to the presence of a high-quality connection of spikes and grooves on parts.

The use of components for installation

To install PVC lamellae, you need an electric jigsaw, a flat screwdriver, level, a metal saw, a tape measure, a screwdriver, clamps, and self-tapping screws ("bugs").

    Work algorithm:

    • first sheathing is done - it can be made of metal profiles or timber with a section of 2x2 cm;
    • guide rails are fixed to the base of the walls or ceiling by means of galvanized steel nails or self-tapping screws; an indent from their edge is necessarily left;
    • if bumps are present, the structure should be leveled with wooden linings;
    • the start profile is fixed in the left corner, from which the assembly begins;
    • a panel is mounted on it from the lower corner and secured with screws to prevent damage to the plastic; the fasteners must not be tightened too much;
    • next sheet tightly inserted next, it is desirable that there is no gap between them.

    In order for the plates to organically adjoin each other, it is necessary to correctly connect them - the panel is inserted into the corner with a spike, thanks to which the groove remains open for the next sheet. If there is a gap near the spike, it is carefully pruned.

      Then it is necessary to fix the lamella on the crate and now you need the klyimer. - its hooks are turned into a groove, then the element is pressed tightly. Fastening is fixed with special screws. For plastic, brackets are used with heights up to 2 mm.Four of these parts is enough for 2 meters in length, however, with a large perimeter, their number can be increased. When working with a screwdriver, it happens that the "bug" turns the mounting clip, but it can be pressed and held with a screwdriver.

        When installing PVC it ​​is important to focus on some points.

        • Since the assembly begins with the installation of the box, you must correctly install the slats. Especially carefully with the help of the level is checked the position of the panel installed first.
        • In the course of the work you need to monitor the accuracy of fit of individual webs of material. Between them there should be no large gaps. That is why the plates must be sealed as much as possible.

        Ceiling and F-shaped baseboards should always be mounted last. Despite the fact that the moldings are designed for decoration, they additionally strengthen the edges of the existing structure.

        For plastic panels, you should choose high-tech accessories, and, of course, do not proceed from its appearance or cheapness. With such a task as the construction of a reliable crate, saving is inappropriate. Besides,You should always be guided by the conformity of products with quality standards and GOST.

        Video installation instruction for PVC panels is presented below.

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