Such a volumetric decor element allows you to remove a lot of domestic problems without destroying the base. When assembling gypsum cardboard niches with fastening on the walls( this is a more correct definition of the essence of the work), different goals are pursued: the arrangement of a place for storing toys( if it is for children), the installation of household appliances, the optimization of the useful space, allowing more rational placement of furniture items in the room,decoration of the room or otherwise.
There is no need to consider all the options, since the specifics of cutting and fastening drywall( and for a niche constructed by oneself, GKL is the best material) remains unchanged, regardless of the host's plans being implemented. If the reader understands all the features of each technological stage, he can without any difficulties make a niche from gypsum cardboard with his own hands in his own drawings - any size and configuration. The nuances of the construction and assembly of the box are the topic of the proposed article.
Preparatory activities
Drawing
No one will work blindly. Therefore, you need to choose a place and make all the necessary measurements taking into account the volume of the niche and the convenience of fastening to the wall of its frame not only with your own hands, but also with the help of the tools available in the house. Especially for such a one-time job, to acquire, for example, "Bulgar" owner of a city apartment is unlikely to be reasonable.
The remnants of the material after its cutting are, as a rule, extra expenses. And whether profile trimmings, racks or small fragments of GCR are useful in the economy is unknown and unlikely. All the necessary materials for home production niches are sold in the form of blanks of standard sizes.
To reduce the amount of waste, it is desirable to correlate them with the dimensions of the place where the structure is supposed to be installed, thereby optimizing the costs. Therefore, the design features depend on those products( samples) that are supposed to be purchased. By the way, this nuance is often not taken into account, if something is done in the house with their own hands.
Selection of
materials For
framework There are not many options for a niche - wood or metal profile. From the point of view of practicality, it is better not to communicate with a tree, regardless of the specifics of the room. The main reason is that it gradually dries up, and moisture and temperature changes affect. As a result, the whole construction will lead with time.
And as gypsum cardboard by definition - the material is quite brittle, a long niche, the frame of which is assembled from wooden slats, will not stand.
The metal profile for gypsum cardboard is different, so it's more reasonable to stop the choice on aluminum - and the weight is less, and the workpieces are cheaper, and the processing is easier( because the material is soft).
For niche cladding
There are several varieties of drywall on sale. Undoubtedly one thing - for a niche it is necessary to choose production of a category "moisture resistant".But the thickness should be guided not only by the shape and dimensions of the box, but also on the purpose of the shelves. If they are not supposed to put something massive, then it's enough of an arched gypsum board. Its thickness is less than analogues of ceiling and wall( about 6 mm), respectively, and the cost is lower.
The order of constructing the niche
The layout of the wall
Nothing complicated - it is projected drawing( taking into account the scale).
Preparing the basis for
It's not necessary to talk about its thoroughness, since the niche will close all the flaws. But to assess the convenience of fastening in this place, you should attach the profile rail to the wall and see how tight it is, and whether there are any significant distortions. If necessary, you need to make at least a partial alignment. The method is chosen depending on the size of the defect.
Convexity is easy to bring down( chisel + hammer), in a notch to seal up with a solution. In some cases, in order to give the profile the correct position, it is possible to use wedges, linings and the like in the process of fixing it.
Gasket for electrical wiring
If it is decided to make a highlight of the niche, then about the way to connect the lighting equipment you need to think in advance.
Assembling the frame
The specifics of the work depends on the dimensions of the future niche.
What to take into account - when building a skeleton box with a single building level is indispensable. To check the geometry of the niche frame, it is advisable to use a square. It is easy to make it yourself, and the length of the "beams" of this device must be commensurate with the smallest side of the mounted volume mold. Then the total value of the inevitable measurement errors is minimized.
A niche of impressive dimensions is mounted in parts, like any prefabricated structure. According to the produced marking, the carrier profiles are fixed. They also serve as guides. On how accurately( in accordance with the drawing) and reliably they are fixed on the wall, the appearance of the niche and its stability under load depend.
Recommendation - if the niche is designed so that it reaches the floor, then do not confine yourself to the wall mounting of the rails. At the bottom, they all have to be "buckled"( if possible) to the floorboards as well. This installation will give the entire assembly additional stability.
All that remains is to assemble the niche frame from the individual parts( sections of the metal profile) and check its geometry and resistance to deformations.
Gypsum plasterboard paneling
Fragments of required dimensions and geometry are prepared in advance. Immediately after cutting, you should make a fitting of each in the place of its installation. If necessary - fit to the required size. At the same stage, drilling holes for self-tapping screws is also performed.
What to take into account when cladding
- The heads of the securing elements of the recess must be recessed into the sheet of plasterboard. Therefore, it is necessary to make chamfers with a larger diameter drill.
- How the finishing finish of the niche will be made. Proceeding from this, the necessity and technique of sealing joints of sheets on corners is determined. There are several variants of this work. Since it is not possible to make a perfect cut with your own hands, you can remove some of the gypsum along the edges( in the form of a chamfer).After docking the fragments of the GCR, the seams formed on the surface of the niche can be easily filled with filler, leveled and ground. In addition, it is recommended to glue the patch tape on the top and paint it in a thin layer.
Decorating a niche
For this item, it is senseless to give a recommendation - everyone decides for himself, according to circumstances. But it is worth pointing out some preliminary measures.
If a niche is supposed to be painted in the tone of the walls, then its surface should be prepared. Firstly, the paint on the "clean" drywall will lie badly, and secondly, it will partially absorb into the gypsum, and the sheet will swell. Therefore, it is advisable first to treat the entire box with the finishing putty. Its difference from analogues is that all solid fractions in the mixture are microscopic. After the leveling of such a coating, it is ground with the finest sandpaper.
Useful advices for
If it is necessary to equip the backlight in a separate niche compartment, then it is better to use LED strips( cords).The installation of spotlights is a more complex process. First, it is necessary to drill drywall. Secondly, to calculate the optimum power of light bulbs. In addition, the tape can be moved at any time, changing the lighting and design of the room. With the lamps, you can not experiment so, except that you turn off one or more of them.
When settling a niche with your own hands, do not be afraid to experiment. There is no standard for such prefabricated structures. If desired, in separate compartments it is possible to make swinging or sliding doors.
Recommendations and photos in this article are just clues that the author hopes will help the reader to transform his home in the way it seems more comfortable and beautiful. Good luck!
