PVC panels for brick: the advantages and features of laying

PVC panels under the brick appeared relatively recently. The plates themselves with a brick texture can be made of different materials, differ from each other in style and appearance. Polyvinyl chloride panels are used in construction quite often due to its features and advantages.

PVC panels for brick are made mainly in two versions. They can be designed for interior and exterior.

These types have certain differences.

1. PVC panels used for exterior finish are characterized by resistance to high humidity and temperature changes. They provide weather conditions and demonstrate resistance to various types of weather precipitation.
2. Wall sheet panels for interior work are usually made of natural material, characterized by environmental friendliness. They are smoother and look great on the walls. You can purchase them in various sizes with a unique structure.

This finishing material does not need special care, but if you want to extend the life of your interior, then You must adhere to some rules of care.

• The surface of this material can be cleaned only with a damp cloth, which is slightly moistened with soapy water.
• It is strictly forbidden to use aggressive cleaning agents. Particularly powder versions can cause maximum damage to the surface, resulting in scratches and possible loss of original color.
• If one panel was damaged, it can be removed and installed a new one. The only thing this case requires accuracy.

The panels having the brick invoice happen several types.

They are classified depending on what material they have at the base, so it is worth highlighting:

• PVC panels are a durable material that includes PVC and additives special seals;
• MDF boards, where wood chips act as the main raw material.

Both considered materials are convenient in use and installation. With their help, you can create unique interiors. The panels with brick texture are combined with almost any finishing materials. They perfectly hide irregularities and defects on the walls. With their help, you can create a variety of decorative elements. They can be installed not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling, but this option is quite rare.

With the help of PVC panels you can decorate various types of premises, both residential and public. The material under consideration is moisture resistant, so it can be used in the kitchen, bathroom, loggia and terraces. Available in the form of sheets, strips or plates.The front side has a brick texture or imitates natural stone. By means of special blanks, manufacturers create realistic volumetric styling, on which resistant paints are applied and a film with a characteristic pattern is pasted.

Small irregularities are also not an obstacle, because the material is characterized by excellent flexibility, due to which minor deviations will not be noticeable. On the contrary, small irregularities allow the coating to look as natural as possible, as many designers aspire to.

Facing material, which is used for interior decoration, must meet the following requirements:

• it must be characterized by high strength, but be flexible and resilient;
• The basis of these finishing materials should be exclusively environmentally friendly raw materials;
• PVC panels must be resistant to temperature changes;
• have resistance to high humidity;
• meet existing fire safety standards;
• decorative elements should be installed simply and quickly;
• It is recommended that the material is resistant to detergents.

With the help of the presented panels from polyvinyl chloride it is possible to solve many problems. This facing material allows you to mask the existing damage and defects in the wall.

The advantages of this material are not limited to the ability to solve many technical problems. These panels are able to create a unique, aesthetic appearance of the surface. Light and white version is by far the most popular. Many users choose small bricks as well as vinyl models that have an aged look. This imitation under the “old” interior has positive reviews.

PVC panels under the brick are most often purchased for the implementation of interior decoration. As a rule, they are mounted on walls.

This type of finish is characterized by many advantages.

• The presented method of finishing the room acts as its insulation, and you only have to spend money on insulation that you will need to put under the panels.
• Do not worry about the flatness of the wall surface, since the panels can be installed on the plaster, while the frame structure is able to level the surface.
• There is the possibility of combining the finishing work with insulation, and you can also apply a layer of waterproofing.
• You can opt for the PVC version, which has a low cost. This will allow you to significantly save on finishing work.
• Polyvinyl chloride products are characterized by a long service life. They are made of safe and durable material that does not pose a danger to the human body. Plastic panels have the same characteristics.
• To carry out wall cladding with PVC panels under the brick, you do not need to call the master.You can do it yourself. You only need to follow the installation instructions.

PVC panels under the brick are installed on the prepared frame, and it does not matter what kind of relief they have. The appearance of the facing work will depend on how well the frame was installed. This is the most difficult to install PVC panels, since the geometrical regularity of the plane depends on this method of fastening.

To perform high-quality installation of PVC panels, You must purchase the following materials and tools:

• metal or wooden slats, which can be purchased at any hardware store, but they can be supplied with panels;
• a simple thread or plumb line, which is required for checking the vertical;
• perforator, dowels and screws for installation.

Pay attention to make the frame of wood, you must first carry out the processing of the material with an antiseptic, because it will increase its service life.

PVC panels must necessarily be in the same plane. First you need to make markup, which should be done as accurately as possible.

You can do this as follows:

• you need to attach the thread to the wall, which will immediately determine the deviations of the plane;
• to the size obtained, it is necessary to add the thickness of the insulation, and this should be done in a small plus. Please note that when you fix the insulation, watch out for its safety, since the deformation will lead to the loss of its basic properties. It will be necessary to leave a gap of 1 cm;
• strapping is carried out over the entire plane, where fastenings are made using dowels or anchors.
• it is necessary to attach intermediate slats. In this case, you want to base on the width of the insulation, it is not recommended to mount them at a distance of more than one meter from each other.
• After installing the frame, you can proceed to the mounting of waterproofing. The film must be laid overlap.

At the very beginning it is necessary to set the upper bar. Using the thread, it is necessary to determine the place where the bottom rail will be located. Next you need to secure the intermediate strips.Now you can begin to mount the panels, decorated with brick.

Next to the frame, you can install plates. Should approach this work extremely responsibly. It is necessary to ensure that all elements are installed exactly.

This work will require a variety of materials.

• starting and finishing profiles, fastened to the slats, panels will be installed on them in the future;
• construction level, thanks to which it is possible to control how smoothly the plates are installed;
• construction stapler with which you can fix all the materials.

• Stapler need to secure the starting profile. If for this purpose self-tapping screws are used, then they must be installed in specially prepared holes.
• If the panels are used for external facing of the surface, then the connection does not need to be made closely, but it is better to leave a few millimeters of gap. This will avoid problems when expanding the material from moisture.
• Using a stapler, you need to attach the panel behind the panel to the wall. This action must be continued until one plate remains. Having established the penultimate plate, it is required to carry out installation of a finishing profile. The last panel is trimmed to the required size and inserted into the design.
• The last panel does not need fasteners, because it is held at the expense of the finishing profile. At this step, the work on finishing using panels can be considered completed.

In the video below you will see the installation of PVC panels under the brick.