Plastic lining: pros and cons

PVC lining is a modern and inexpensive finishing material. It is an excellent substitute for expensive products made from natural materials.

Finishing material made of natural wood will cost several times more expensive (the cost of plastic panels starts from 50 rubles per piece, the cost of natural lining starts from 300 rubles), but it will serve several times less. This is due to the properties of the material from which the vinyl lining is made. It is made from polyvinyl chloride with the addition of dyes and plasticizers under the action of high temperatures.

For greater environmental purity, toxic and hazardous substances are removed from the mixture. It is used for plating and cladding of country houses, balconies, walls and ceilings in the rooms. This type of lining is easy to install and convenient to transport.PVC lining managed to establish itself as a reliable and durable finishing material.

Plastic lining - one of the most modern and affordable methods of plating today. There are several types of plastic finishing material: directly lining, sheet lining and panels. It differs in size and number of connecting seams.

Plastic lining is made from synthetic material. This means that it is more durable than its wood counterpart, and it is easier to care for it. It can be used both for plating inside buildings and outside. After all, lining perfectly transfers the effect of ultraviolet rays and temperature drops.

The main feature and at the same time the advantage of plastic lining is the presence of cavities in it. Thanks to them, the skin has excellent heat and sound insulation.

Another important feature is ease of use: the surface does not need to be prepared for installation.Sheathing is able to hide all the flaws and shortcomings of the wall, align it.

The covering is unpretentious in service. To maintain a good view, it is enough to wipe it as it gets dirty. Lining moisture resistant and not afraid of water.

Now, when choosing material for plating, many people think not only about practicality, thermal insulation and other important parameters, but also about aesthetic beauty. And in this parameter vinyl lining bypasses its competitors. After all, it has a neat appearance, and it has no equal in the number and variety of colors and shapes.

PVC lining perfectly fit into any interior. There is an option that imitates other coatings and materials: under pine, stone, etc. After plastic, plastics do not have to be painted in a favorite color, unlike wooden lining. PVC panels do not have to tint over time, because they do not peel off and do not discolor.

A good bonus after such finishing will be a visual increase in the space of the room.This is due to the relief surface and a high level of light reflection (mirror effect).

An excellent solution would be to make the backlight behind the skin. To do this, it is not necessary to buy special materials: neat holes can be made by yourself. This light will look unusual and will definitely surprise guests and acquaintances.

Also, plastic is easy to decorate. At any time it can be applied self-adhesive film, paint, screen printing.

Plastic trim will be a great help in masking pipes, wires, etc. They can easily be put between the wall and cladding, without fear of igniting the wiring and the occurrence of a fire. You can also use the backlight.

Good for interior work fits seamless lining, for example, white. In the modern interior is also used matte and laminated lining. It is desirable that it was colored.

Initially, the wall paneling was used only for covering cars. But over time, comfortable and beautiful material moved into the house. This type of plating is suitable for rooms where a large amount of dirt, moisture and other adverse conditions are concentrated under which lining from natural materials will not last for a long time.

Now plastic is used for plating bathrooms, kitchens, balconies, loggias and bathrooms. After all, he does not absorb unpleasant odors. But in other rooms, wall paneling can perfectly fit any interior and become part of modern design.

PVC panels are suitable for covering the country and country house. Because of their low cost and high reliability, it is their summer residents who choose them. Also, the plastic is very plastic, thanks to this PVC lining can be used in the most inconvenient places. Also, this type of lining is lightweight. This removes the extra load from the load-bearing walls of the house.

Also lining is used for creation of window slopes in spite of the fact that special materials are for this purpose intended.

One more advantage of vinyl lining is a variety of its sizes. It all depends on the type of material from which it is made. The standard dimensions of plastic lining are similar to the dimensions of its wood analogue: length - 6 meters, width - 100 mm, thickness - 10 mm. As well as the usual lining, PVC can be cut into the segments you need.

Plastic is easily exposedtherefore, in order to saw it off, it is not even necessary to have a grinder in place - a regular handsaw will cope well with this task. If you do not have it, do not despair; even with an ordinary sharp-edged knife, you can easily adjust the lining to the desired size.

You should also determine in advance the width of the material. If she will sheathe the ceiling, it is best to choose the widest - 380 mm. It will be much easier to sheathe and less joints. In other cases, suitable standard lining. However, for the sake of width, you need to sacrifice a long one: the maximum length of wide plates is 3 meters, and the standard length is 220 cm.

In the form of panels, it has a width of 15 to 50 cm. Mostly, panels are 25 cm wide. Often they are used for covering the external walls of the house and ceilings, because they look very attractive and elegant, but they have very few gaps in which moisture can get in, and they are much easier and faster to fix.

For plating with plastic clapboard, it is not necessary to hire a master, everything can be done independently. And for this you do not even have to take a vacation - you can cope with the work in a couple of days. After all, another plus of vinyl wall paneling is ease of use. For installation, you need to buy special components and corners. It is also desirable to have a hacksaw, a puncher (in case you make repairs in the apartment), dowels and screws. It is necessary to determine in advance the location of switches and sockets.

Cutting holes for them will not be difficult, but it is better to do it before you attach it to the wall. In order to determine how much material you need to buy, you need to measure the length and height of one wall and multiply these parameters. By repeating this operation with each wall and adding the resulting results, you can determine the total area of ​​the walls. That is exactly what you need to buy material.

When covering the house, it should be borne in mind that plastic itself is not very strong, although it has mostly positive reviews. It will not be possible to hang heavy things on the surface lined with clapboard: shelves, cabinets, etc. It is also impossible to expose the panels to mechanical stresses: beat, lean on anything. It can easily break. This is the only negative of this material and only in this parameter is it inferior to its counterparts from wood.

When choosing plating should pay attention to the ribs - "grooves". The more of them - the better. Also look at the distance between them - it should not exceed 10 mm.

Plastic lining is popular in Russia and other CIS countriestherefore, lately many companies have appeared whose products are not officially certified and which produce low-quality products. Therefore, when buying, it is worth choosing products of trusted and reliable manufacturers.

When choosing plastic panels should take into account their characteristics. PVC lining can emit an unpleasant smell. When it burns, substances harmful to the body are released. However, the same material from which vinyl lining is made is used in medicine (for drug packages) and in the food sector (food is packed in it). These facts speak about the environmental safety and reliability of the product.

You need to look at the quality of plastic color when buying. Many manufacturers, in order to save time and money, do not mix the dye into the plastic mass during manufacture, but apply paint directly to the surface. This is fraught with discoloration of the wall panel with time and the presence of a large number of scratches and chips, especially when careless transportation.

It is necessary to pay attention to the tight fit of the panels to each other. It is necessary that the gap between the spike and the rim is minimal. Otherwise, the wall panel will lose its insulation benefits.

Thus, it is not difficult to understand that PVC lining in many ways exceeds its natural counterparts.It is because of this that a large number of people tend to choose this particular material for covering the apartment or facing a residential or country house. You can find it in any hardware store. If you choose all recommendations and do not buy a fake, then finishing will delight you and your loved ones for many, many years.

Plastic paneling is perfect for covering balconies and loggias due to its thermal insulation. If the windows of your balcony overlook a busy road, then you will find another plus: it is very easy to wipe off dust from plastic.

Also vinyl lining will look perfect in the bathroom. It will not dampen or lose its beauty over time. For a variety of baths, it will be possible to choose a material with a sea view.

Plastic wall paneling is also suitable for the kitchen. The variety of colors will make it lighter and more interesting. And simplicity in cleaning and durability will please hostesses.

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