PVC paneling of the bathroom

I want to show you a master class on repairing the bathroom, namely we will panel it with plastic panels.

Bathroom paneling with PVC panels

Why did I choose PVC panels? They have a number of positive qualities, namely:

• price. Plastic panels are much cheaper than other finishing materials;
• easy, quick installation, which can be carried out even by a person without experience;
• hygienic properties and ecological compatibility of modern plastic. Since there are no pores in a smooth surface, microorganisms do not develop on it;
• variety of choice. To date, more than enough, you can choose as a solid color gamut, and create an entire product art on its walls.

When paneling, unlike wall tiles, it is not necessary to align, the main thing is to take thick bars that will not repeat the unevenness of your walls, but create a new even layer.

Result before and after

Work plan

1. Measure and count the material.
2. Construction of the battens.
3. Wall covering.
4. Ceiling and installation of lighting fixtures.
5. Installation of all fittings.

Metering and counting of material

Before buying, you need to accurately calculate the amount of material required, both the panels themselves and the bars for the construction of the crate. Bars, as I said above, it is better to take at least 25 mm thick and carefully choose in the store, that they would not be bent, becauseThe walls you have then will also be crooked. In addition to the panels themselves, we also need the mounting elements for their installation, namely:

• starting profile - the initial and final planks of the skin;
• corners - inside and outside;
• skirting board.

The mounting elements are 3 meters long. The PVC panel has a size of 250 x 2700 mm, and the ceiling height is about 2.5 meters. The beam varies - from 1 to 6 meters. With this calculation and calculate the amount of material.

Making the crate

Making the crate

The distance between the bars should not exceed 40 cm. We do everything by the level, the uppermost bar is set at the same height across all the walls, tk.on it will hold the ceiling. On this top bar we fix the future beams for the ceiling, also at a distance of 40 cm. The height of the new ceiling must be made taking into account the fact that there will be spotlights in the ceiling, and their height is usually 10-15 cm. When constructing the flooring, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of your wallsand do not make holes too deep, especially if you have a panel house. When the perforator hits the stone, the latter flies off the other side together with a piece of wall and wallpaper, it will be unpleasant if you just made repairs in an adjacent room and spoil it.

Next, you need to make a skeleton for the lathing of pipes.

Rim around the pipes

First fix the vertical bars to the edges of the future box, we attach them vertical to the future corner, and we already attach the angle to them. If there is a lot of free space in the future box, then you can make all sorts of shelves and in the future put the hatch .It turns out a hidden locker for all kinds of detergents and other household chemicals.

Important information on the creation of the crate

Installation scheme for the PVC panels

Immediately calculate where you will hang, to every detail. In these places, too, you need to fix the bars and already fasten all of your hardware on them. If this is not done, then in the future hang something that will be problematic, becauseThe distance between the wall and the panel is from 25 mm.

Beginning to sheathe.

Begin to sheathe

This will go much faster than the construction of the crate, and it will be difficult to tear you away from this.the process is easy and the result with every bolted panel pleases more and more.

We fix the start profile, this is done with the furniture stapler .

Starting profile for mounting pvc panels brown Starting profile PVC Example of installation of panels in the
perforation Angle inner Angle external Skirting board
Profile docking

We fill the PVC panel and fasten it to our crate. The panels themselves should be mounted with small self-tapping screws to make the structure stronger. When we reach the corner, then again first we fix the corner of the with the stapler, and then we measure the distance, cut the panel along and fix it. Cut the panel should be on 3-4 mm less, so that it was possible to fill it there. First we fill the corner, then the joint into the second panel and align the gap between the panels. From the bottom you can make either a skirting board, or the same starting profile. We move further to the last panel, here is the same principle, first we fix the starting profile, and in it we already fill the last panel.

Important information on covering walls

1. Those places where you will hang something, you need to mark something with progress, for example, in my photo you see an electrical tape. This is necessary in order to then not forget where to hang. The same applies to water meters and ventilation holes.
2. PVC panel can be cut for example with a Bulgarian or a circular saw, but to avoid bending , can be cut with a stationery knife, using a carpenter's corner. We measure the necessary length, apply a square and with effort spend a knife, then just break and cut the second wall, we get a smooth cut. Along the cut it is possible with the help of the same bar, instead of a ruler.
3. Holes for technical hatching and ventilation is best cut with a bulgarian, without cutting to a corner, so as not to cut off excess, then simply cut the corners with a knife.

We cover the ceiling

The installation scheme of the suspended ceiling from PVC panels

We cover the ceiling

Here the same principle - first we fix the plinth, then we start fixing the panels. Lamps set as you progress, as shown in the photo. The whole electrical part must be carried out with knowledge or trust the master, in order to avoid any trouble. Holes for lights are best done with a drill with a bit cap.

Nozzle for making holes for fixtures Bimetallic crowns are used for the processing of wooden and plastic materials

The bath screen can also be made with your own hands from panels. To do this, we make the frame by the same principle from the bars and we sew. In the screen you can also cut the hatch, in order to put there buckets and mops.

Of the panels made a screen for a bath

That's all. Dare, because the repair made by themselves, is not only saved money, but also their own satisfaction and increased self-esteem.