Kitchen decoration with wall panels

Kitchen wall panels are made of polyvinyl chloride. This material is universal, hygienic and mechanical indicators of PVC make it available for use in residential premises. Another feature that makes PVC suitable material for use in kitchen rooms is a variety of colors and textures. The panels are covered with a laminate on which any image is applied.

Types of kitchen panels

There are three types of PVC panels that allow you to quickly and just carry out repairs:

1. Set panels are narrow rack. Such a wall panel for the kitchen has dimensions from 25 to 50 cm. Usually they reach a length of 2.6-3 m. Such panels are similar to ordinary lining, there are similar features in the installation method. The best installation option is to mount a wooden or aluminum crate. If the size of the kitchen is small, then the walls are aligned before mounting the frame to minimally occupy living space. Joints in the corners are designed by moldings.
2. PVC tiles are square. The dimensions of this product are from 30x30 cm to 98x98 cm. Using such panels, various motives or patterns are laid out, according to the principle of laying ordinary tiles for walls, combining various sizes and color solutions. For the installation of such tiles, a frame from a wooden base is also installed. Between themselves, tiles are collected according to the principle of "crest-Paz".
3. Panels for the kitchen are leaflet. Such material is a large monolith, on average it is about 1.22 m by 2.44 m. Various images, prints and patterns are also applied to its surface. The thickness of this material is less, which makes it more suitable for installation in small rooms-3-6 mm. For leaf panels, there is no special butt of accessories, all seams are filled with a conventional sealant or covered with a rack profile. The price also varies to all wall panels, which depends on the quality and type of material.

Preparatory work before installing kitchen panels

At the beginning of the work, it is necessary to take care of the availability of materials that will be needed for installation. This applies not only to handbags, but also to tools. The purchase list will include:

• wall -type wall panels;
• corners;
• woods made of wood;
• dowel;
• construction level;
• brackets;
• roulette;
• profiles;
• pencil for marks;
• self -tapping screws;
• impregnation for protection.

Before the installation, the degree of evenness of the walls on which the panels are planned is evaluated. If the walls are quite even, and the room itself with a small level of dampness, then the panels can be attached directly to the wall using glue. In rooms with a high humidity level, installation is carried out on a frame of wooden rails. In this case, the price will increase slightly for kitchen wall panels, as the costs of additional materials will increase. Also, a frame of wooden rails will allow you to level the walls without plastering.

When installing the frame, some space remains, which is filled with insulating material. This measure is not obligatory, but will not only reduce the level of noise entering the room outside, but also make it warmer, since noise -insulating materials retain the flows of warm air. Also, this method is good if it is necessary to hide the wiring, communications or disadvantages of the wall.

For walls with irregularities, on which it is not planned to install bars for panels, preliminary work is needed. The wall is well cleaned of dust and dirty plaque, and then left for a while. The wall must be completely cleaned, do not have the remains of the previous decorative coating, this applies to any type of material - paint, wallpaper, plaster, etc., it is necessary for better grasping the glue with the surface. The wall is aligned with putty, if the irregularities are very pronounced, then plaster work is needed. After all the preparatory work is performed, the wall is treated with an emery.

Calculation of the material necessary for installation

1. One of the most critical stages is the calculation of the required amount of material, which will minimize the cost of repairs. For the correct calculation, you need to know the exact dimensions of the panels themselves. Next, the width of the kitchen walls is measured, the total area is divided into the width of the panel. The resulting figure will mean the exact number of panels. But often the amount is not possible, some panels will have to be carefully trimmed and adjusted to size.
2. In calculations, the area of \u200b\u200bdoor and window openings is taken into account, this value is deducted from the total area. The surface around them is treated with scraps. The wall panels in the kitchen are mounted using corners and profiles, the number of which must also be approximately calculated. During installation, it is necessary to leave small gaps between the sheets, since the panels have the property of expanding over time. The panels are also done in height - between the panel, floor and ceiling, they leave a gap of no more than 10 mm.
3. At the second stage, the panels are cut in the required quantity and dimensions. If a hacksaw is used for cutting, then slices are made only on the front side of the product. When using a circulating saw, an incision is made from the side of the base. A smooth cut is obtained if at first the coating is slightly cut, and then, applying greater strength, cut the panel itself. The knife is kept strictly perpendicular to the surface.
4. To make the lines even, it is necessary to use an even bar or ruler. Also, do not forget about the holes for sockets and switches. Before installing, the panels are kept in a room with a standard room temperature of about half -shoes, this is necessary to align the level of moisture in the material and the environment. The material is left unpacked.

Installation of kitchen panels with glue

Kitchen decoration with wall panels it is performed by silicone, acrylic or universal glue for construction work. When performing work, it is necessary to adhere to the recommendations of the manufacturer indicated on the packaging. The work begins with the inner corner of the room, then continue to move around the perimeter. The glue is applied to the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe panel, with even stripes along the long edge, a strip of 3 cm wide, a little glue is applied to the center with intervals of 20 cm. The panels do not join tightly, and gaps are left several millimeters. Further, these gaps will be filled with sealant. The cracks are left at the joints of panels with window and door openings.

To the edges of wall panels for leaf kitchen montage of plastic profiles, they are selected in color. All profiles are filled with sealant. The panel is applied to the surface, pressed and drunk with a hammer so that the glue is well lay down to the base. In order for the material to fix well, supports are assigned to the panels. The remnants of the sealant are wiped with rags, the sheets are strengthened with nails or screws, this measure is used only if necessary.

Installation of kitchen panels on a wooden frame

1. The installation of panels on a wooden frame begin with the installation of the base. Bars of wood are prepared, their size is selected in the thickness depending on whether a layer of insulation will be between the panels and the wall. When making a decision on the use of soundproofing materials, it should be remembered that the panels also delay the sound.
2. Tags are applied to the working surface. At this stage, you should decide on the placement of the material - if plastic wall panels for the kitchen are placed vertically, then the rails are located in a horizontal plane. It should be noted that the installation of panels is possible not only in a horizontal position, but also in vertical, or diagonally. But the bars of the frame are always perpendicular.
3. According to the marking, the frame is attached with dowels or self -tapping screws. The step between the bars is 50 cm to ensure the reliability of fastening. The finished frame is treated with impregnation to protect against humidity. Next, the corner profiles are attached with brackets. The material begins to be attached to the frame, starting from the upper left corner and moving to the window or doorway. Installation of the fasteners is carried out on wood racks. Capaches are also relevant here for fastening.
4. Each subsequent panel lies on the previous groove. All edges are attached to the crate. Each time it is necessary to check the level of installation of the panel using the tool. The latest panel is laid in the groove of the corner, it will close the connection. After the installation of all panels, a skirting board and other decorative elements are installed that complete the picture.

Installation of glass panels for the kitchen

Another option for a wall panel for the kitchen is glass. The most important advantage of this material is design. Glass panels are combined with most modern materials and furniture design. This type of material has a lower cost than tiles, while any image is applied to the surface, which will cost at all expensive.

Also, among the advantages of glass panels, their compliance with the parameters of such a room as the kitchen is released. They are not afraid of moisture, temperature and fat spots. The surface of the glass panel is easily cleaned of any pollution. Shows all the beauty of glass wall panels for the kitchen photo below.

The third advantage of the material is a simple installation. Glass wall panels for the kitchen are mounted quite simply - using mounting films that are attached to decorative elements of installation. The main part of the installation base is screwed into the wall or strengthened by glue. The option with screwing is preferable, as it will easily dismantle the panels if necessary. Glass panels, along with sheet plastic material, help to remove all the disadvantages and bumps of the wall. To do this, they are installed at a certain distance from the surface.

Rules for installing kitchen panels and recommendations

To prevent various unpleasant situations during installation, as well as for the most optimal use of panels, you must adhere to some rules:

1. The kitchen panels provide for the application of any pattern, color and texture. Decorative processing takes place using special images. The range of patterns is not limited - wood, stone, oriental motifs and so on. If the drawing is applied independently, then it must be protected with a special coating - glossy or matte. This is necessary to protect against dust, moisture and ultraviolet radiation, due to which the drawing will quickly lose its saturation.
2. Panels made of wood chips or fibers are covered with veneer or varnish, this is acceptable only for the foundations with slight humidity and without pronounced irregularities. In the case of flaws on the wall, they are hidden with a crate, to which the panels are mounted with brackets, screws are used from the rear.
3. The panels are installed according to the PAZ-PAZ or PAZ-Grand-Ground method. The last option provides for the docking of the panels among themselves, so that all lines of the picture come together. This is a good option for rooms with high sanitary requirements. The PAZ-PAZ technique is also carried out in the event of a decorative insert on the panels.
4. If heavy equipment is installed on the walls, then the fasteners are installed for it on the crate or on the base with long screws. Such a layout eliminates the installation of glass panels.
5. For rooms with pronounced irregularities of the walls, the panels on the frame should be mounted. Or align the walls to the required level.
6. Panels are with a matte or glossy coating. Glossy surfaces create the appearance of mirror reflection and increase the space. But such panels are demanding in care, dirt from them must be removed quite often, while cleaning products with abrasive elements cannot be used.
7. In any case, wall panels are a budget option for finishing kitchen walls. It is only necessary to carefully calculate the project in order to determine the required amount of material and carry out wall decoration quickly and simply.