Bathroom paneling - an overview of the
characteristics When we hear the term "lining", it is natural to imagine the wooden trim of the edging board. This decoration has recently been very widely used to create interesting solutions in the design of interiors of living quarters. And what if you want to apply this material for finishing baths, saunas or bathrooms?
And is this term limited only to the notion of a wooden component? Far from it, the same name applies to PVC panels. And it is plastic lining for the bathroom is an excellent alternative to ceramic tiles and other materials used for finishing this room.
Plastic lining in the bathroom has a right to exist, as it has a number of undeniable advantages:
- comparative cheapness of the material, a variety of colors;
- simplicity of installation, does not require special skills;
- PVC panels are not afraid of moisture;
- for ceiling installation, it is possible to use built-in luminaires;
- is easy to maintain.
In addition, the PVC panels are warmer than the ceramic tiles, therefore, they are much less condensed. A plastic lining, as well as a wooden one, has one, but a significant drawback. When installing the lining, the necessary centimeters of useful area are "eaten away".
Is there a wooden panel in the bathroom?
As mentioned above, sometimes you really want to finish the bathroom with with the wooden lining .And although it has long been known that moisture is an age-old enemy of wood, but the use of modern special tools can significantly reduce the susceptibility of wooden material to its long-standing enemy.
Preparing for the implementation of such a finish in the bathroom, you need to understand that one hundred percent guarantee the durable existence of this cladding no one will. But in order to maximally extend the life of this material, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules for the installation of wooden lining.
Wooden lining in wet rooms should be installed in such a way that the back side is constantly blown by air. Simply put, such a facade should be constantly "ventilated".To solve the problem of air access to the back of the cladding, it is possible to make technological holes at the floor, as well as the ceiling of the room.
It is not necessary to install a horizontal lining, becausethis position of the rails will help to stagnate the water in the grooves of the cladding. It is desirable in such premises to mount a lining with vertical laths, t.this will promote the flow of water and condensate without delays.
In addition, to improve the flow of water, this lining is well covered with varnish and wax. Another important factor that will allow the wooden lining to last longer is the originally high quality lumber used for its manufacture.
When buying vagonki it is necessary to manually touch each board, paying attention to the slightest defects in wood and select only high-quality material. Otherwise, your cladding will not bring any joy, but you will lose money and get a lot of problems.
Mounting the lining correctly
Before the is done with the lining , the bathroom must be properly prepared. It is necessary to mount the frame under the lining. To create a carcass, you need to fix the wooden rails of the same thickness horizontally on the walls using self-tapping screws. The distance between these racks should not exceed 0.5 m.
Fixation of plastic lining is carried out by screws or special staples. After this, it is necessary to measure and cut off the desired height of the panel, cut the PVC panels with a saw or a hacksaw.
For any violation of the integrity of the material, sharp edges are formed. To protect yourself during work and not cut yourself on the sharp cropped edge of the panel, you can clean it with a fine sandpaper. The order of work is approximately the following: the first panel is inserted into the starting strip and fixed on the edge on the frame rack. All work will be already built from it. In the same manner, the rest of the panels are mounted.