Plinth PVC - what is its advantage over wood?

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Advantages of plinth PVC

The floor plinth of PVC in comparison with wooden has much more advantages. Because it is chosen by many consumers. First, it is a durable .Its operating time is much higher than that of a wooden one. Secondly, it is easier to install .To do this, you only need to have a number of improvised tools. And it does not need to be painted any more.

Thirdly, behind it the is easy to care for .Can be cleaned even with any detergent chemicals. Fourth, this material does not burn out the in the sun and maintains a constant color. Fifthly, it does not support burning and does not spread the flame. Sixth, the floor plastic skirting board does not decompose under the influence of moisture.

Seventh, does not release any harmful substances from and is therefore completely harmless to humans and the environment. Eighth, it is a cheaper material in comparison with a wooden skirting board. An important point is that a PVC skirting board is suitable for a bathroom, corridor, kitchen, any public premises( offices, gyms, banks, etc.).That is, you can call this material universal.

How is this interior element made?

This skirting board is produced by extrusion from granulate, which has an appropriate shade( the suggested color of the plinth).The material is heated to the required temperature, and then moved to an extruder( machine for shaping).After the resulting mass is cooled in the calibrator. At the final stage, the finished PVC skirting board is pasted with a protective film or a drawing( for decoration) is applied to it.

The most popular plinth for PVC panels, as well as imitating different types of wood. The first has a white hue, the second - all sorts of colors under the array( from light brown to dark brown).However, in general, the color can be completely different: plinth PVC white, black, metallic, blue, green and many others.

The best manufacturers of this material have always been the companies of Poland and Germany. They were engaged in supplying the product to the Russian market. But today a lot of material comes from Belarus.

Installation technology

The installation of plastic skirting is carried out by a simple technology. They are attached using self-tapping screws, which are inserted into the dowels. All this can be covered with a special decorative cover. However, first you need to cut the skirting board of the required length. In order to know the right size, the tape measure measures the perimeter of the room.

Installation starts from the corner of the room or from the door. It is better if a plinth of PVC with a cable channel is installed. This will allow you to hide unnecessary and interfering wires under your feet. A cut piece of material is applied to the wall and marks where the fasteners are supposed to be. Then there are fastening screws that enter the dowels.

The gap between the screws should be about 50-60 cm. The first is marked at a distance of 10 cm from the edge. The connector is put on the tip of the plinth. In the corners, special pads are also made to hide the joint junction. On this can be considered the installation of PVC skirting completed.

Note! In addition to mounting with self-tapping screws, it is also possible to install a "liquid nail".This is a simpler method. But for this you need to be sure that you will not be able to detach the plinth any more, since it will be difficult to unlock them. The shop buys themselves "liquid nails" and the appropriate tools for their attachment.

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