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Plastic panel ceiling: pros, cons, sheathing process

Until relatively recently, we had no idea what could be done with the ceiling, except. Well, paint with water-based emulsion. If you want something "fun" -. With the introduction of new, interesting building materials into our lives, the number of good and different ways to finish the ceiling has increased. The arsenal of design solutions includes stretch ceilings, suspended ceilings, mineral ceilings, glass ceilings, mirror ceilings, stained glass ceilings, plasterboard ceilings, sheathed with wood panels ...

Ceiling cladding with PVC panels is beneficial with a decent price-quality ratio. At a relatively low cost, the ceiling looks unusual and "European-style".

In the pursuit of originality, one should not go overboard in kitsch. It is better to choose PVC panels in calm, neutral pastel colors. And the eye does not irritate, and the volume of the room visually increases. That with usually low ceilings in an apartment of a multi-storey building is not at all superfluous.

An important advantage of this type of finish is that, despite the apparent complexity of the work, an inexperienced amateur builder is quite capable of coping with the installation of a plastic ceiling with his own hands. So you can save on the invitation of professional finishers.

Do not confuse ceiling panels with wall panels!

Building materials stores offer a very wide selection of PVC panels. Different lengths and widths, they are lacquered, glossy, matte, wood or marble. It's up to you; the main thing is not to confuse with wall.

The modern market offers many varieties of ceiling panels. It remains only to choose exactly what is right for your interior.

The difference is in weight. Plastic wall panels are heavier and tougher. Ceiling is much lighter, which simplifies the work. Their fragility necessitates careful handling: a dent can be left even with a hand, not with a tool.

More about the benefits of plastic panels

The finishing material is strong, durable, plastic, has good sound insulation, moisture resistance, does not fade in the sun, and is easy to clean. Oddly enough, thanks to special additives it is environmentally friendly, resistant to high temperatures, does not burn and does not emit unpleasant odors. Therefore, you can replace the usual electrical wiring with circuits that allow you to install LEDs, halogen,.

Finishing the ceiling with plastic panels makes it possible to ignore the unevenness of the ceiling surface. If pipes or wiring are visible, the panels will reliably disguise them. True, they will eat up to one and a half centimeters of the height of the room.

How much to take in meters and pieces: calculation of the required amount of materials

Thickness plastic panels are usually 5-10 millimeters, width - from 25 cm (standard) to 50 cm.

Length– from 2.7 meters (standard) to 3 meters. Components have a three-meter length.

To calculate the required number of panels, you need to divide the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ceiling (the sides are measured and multiplied by each other) by the area of ​​​​one panel indicated on the package. Let's add 15 percent to the cuts with which we will deliver the missing; round up to an integer.

  • We calculate the number of metal profiles for installation. It's more difficult. We draw on paper a proportionally reduced scheme of the ceiling. We depict parallel along one wall. We take into account that the profiles should be 60 centimeters apart from each other. We estimate how much it will take for the whole room.
  • You will need even more rigid profiles that will go around the perimeter.
  • The number of self-tapping screws that will fasten the panels, and the dowels that will fix the profiles, is calculated taking into account the number of both plus the margin.

If desired, you can replace the profiles with a wooden bar, and the screws with brackets. This will reduce the cost of the process and simplify the process of assembling plastic panels. But for decades they will not stand as good as new in this case.

  • And finally, the ceiling plinth. We divide the perimeter of the ceiling by three (the length of the segment is three meters) - this is the required amount of plinth.

Of the tools and other materials, you need a puncher or drill, a screwdriver, a hacksaw, a knife, metal shears, a miter box, liquid nails, a rag.

Ceiling installation

Includes several stages:

Step one. With a level, we outline the attachment points for rigid profiles, which should go along the perimeter. They must be installed exactly horizontally. We tightly fasten the profile to the wall - so as not to leave gaps and cracks.

step two. Using self-tapping screws, we install transverse profiles - the very ones that will hold the ceiling panels.

Step three. We mount a profile similar to the English "L" on the profiles around the perimeter.

The ceiling sheathing for PVC panels can be made from both metal profiles and wood. But this option may not be suitable for a bathroom or other wet areas..

If your ceiling repair option involves installing special lighting or masking communications, it's time to do this before you proceed directly to the installation of PVC panels.

Step Four. Carefully cut the panels along the length of the ceiling with a hacksaw or scissors for metal. Laying the first panel should not be a pancake lump. We fix it as close as possible to the corner to the transverse profiles with self-tapping screws. We mount the following in the grooves that are located on the previous panel; fasten to the frame.

Step five , the most difficult and requiring special care, is the installation of the last panel. It, as a rule, needs to be cut to width, and then carefully inserted into the bar against the opposite wall.

Step Six . We apply liquid nails to the ceiling plinth. For a few seconds, press tightly to the ceiling. Remove excess glue with a rag.

Video: how to install a PVC ceiling on a wooden crate


Plastic panels on the ceiling of the bathroom ...

Since PVC panels are surprisingly moisture resistant, it is logical to install them in the bathroom. Even if the neighbors from above thoroughly flood you, the plastic panels will withstand the blow and you won’t have to do major repairs. Especially if you install PVC panels also on the walls.

… and kitchens

For the same reason, this finishing material is great for lining a home kitchen. In the kitchen, plastic panels are especially good because stoves, especially gas stoves, thoroughly pollute the ceiling with soot. And PVC panels, even white ones, are easily washed with ordinary household chemicals, and the problem is solved in minutes.

Video: finishing the bathroom with plastic panels