Housing repair is always a difficult and versatile process that requires excerpt and attentiveness. It is worth paying attention to the fact that there are many difficulties in the owners when the repair reaches the toilet. This is a specific space that requires a deep analysis, as well as knowledge of the situation.
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It is important to keep in mind that in the dwellings that have some single style, it should be realized as part of the toilet. Often at this stage there is a misunderstanding from the owners of the dwelling, since the toilet is the very space that, in the usual conditions, has a minimalist or neutral style. Creating something similar that is already in the main rooms of the house is not always simple.
If you use the services of designers, you can trace that both the bathroom and the toilet, as well as other spaces, are subjected to the most diverse changes that are positively perceived by all people.
If there is a need to implement the attractive style of the toilet, you should pay attention to the very materials that have been used for many years to decorate any other rooms. First of all, the owners prefer ceramic tiles, as well as plastic panels. It is difficult to say which material is the best option for decorative wall decoration, but the space definitely becomes attractive and comfortable.
Many people mistakenly believe that the toilet should have an extremely simple style, I am based on the main purpose of the room. However, practice shows that after finishing the toilet becomes more attractive and comfortable, and this certainly will not hurt.
In the article we will talk about the main features of the finishing process of the toilet using plastic panels. We also consider the main details that you should pay attention to when decorating surfaces.
Features of the decoration of the toilet with plastic panels
Today, plastic is the very universal material that is used in a wide variety of areas. In some cases, it is even indispensable, as it differs in relative cheapness and practicality.
Speaking directly about the price issue, this is an extremely important aspect for most consumers who do not have enough funds to carry out full -fledged repairs. Often, the hosts specifically choose plastic, and not tiles and other materials, since practicality is tremendous. First of all, this applies to the fact that plastic panels can be easily replaced with new or change damaged material.
As for the design within the toilet, it is worth keeping in mind that even the most specific space can be given changes in design. For example, on the Internet, you can find a large number of ready -made design solutions that are implemented as part of the toilet. Therefore, people who plan to carry out repairs have a huge selection of designer styles, and most of them are really worthy solutions that allow you to make an attractive room.
However, often a single design style is created, which includes almost all the rooms that are present in the home. Obviously, you can implement some transitions and other ventures that will make the room really original.
It should be borne in mind that plastic materials themselves are relatively inexpensive, so you can conduct a variety of experiments, and also do everything possible so that the material fit perfectly into the existing style of the room.
Advantages and disadvantages of plastic panels
As we have already said, plastic panels used to finish surfaces have positive and negative sides. It should be borne in mind that for a conscious choice of a particular material, it is advisable to conduct a detailed analysis, which will allow you to be completely confident in the choice made. Therefore, it is advisable to consider each aspect, and after that draw the most substantial conclusions.
The advantages of plastic panels are as follows:
- Durability. Many mistakenly believe that plastic panels are temporary material, which are finished with the walls only until another finishing resource (tiles, wood panels, etc.) was acquired. Previously, when plastic panels only appeared on sale in the CIS, it was really difficult to call them durable and durable. Now, in the usual operating conditions (within the framework of the home), the material demonstrates excellent durability. Moreover, the strength is at a good level, since it is unlikely that you can accidentally damage the panels. This advantage suggests that plastic panels are a worthy replacement for ceramic tiles and some other materials used for decoration of the premises. Experts note that those panels that are on sale do not fade in the sun, and also retain their original coloring for a long time.
- Price. As we have already said, plastic panels are much cheaper than most other finishing materials. Accordingly, this allows us to make significant savings, and this is especially true when the hosts have a limited budget for repairs. Do not think that all plastic panels are cheap, since often manufacturers offer fairly original colors and patterns on the material, which makes the product a little more. The range of plastic panels is able to surprise many people, so you can find exactly what is needed without any difficulties.
- Assortment. The affordable price gave rise to a colossal assortment of these products. On sale, you can find dozens of different types of plastic panels without any problems, and they can differ in dimensions, color options, and other characteristics. Of course, it is most important to pay attention to the strength of the material, and only then analyze the details associated with the external component of the resource. On the Internet there is an opportunity to find numerous sites of manufacturers, and through special catalogs to find exactly the material that would be best combined with the existing space. In some cases, it makes sense to make a personal order in which the manufacturer is released with the characteristics that are best suited for a particular space.
- Simplicity of installation. Unlike the same ceramic tile, which is used to decorate toilets and other rooms, plastic panels are extremely easy to mount in a wide variety of rooms. For this case, you do not need to have a lot of experience, just study simple technology. In the event that any mistake is made, this is not a problem, since almost all the details of the process can be quickly fixed. Moreover, the process of installing plastic panels is often in a short time in itself. Immediately after installing the last panel, the room is completely ready for operation, while, for example, ceramic tiles should first grasp, and it takes several days to completely solidify the astringent material.
- Noise insulation. Many owners make a choice in favor of plastic panels precisely because of a good level of sound insulation. Of course, you should not think that this material completely isolates the room from all external sounds, but the effect will still be felt. Moreover, in some cases, various insulating materials are placed under the plastic panels of the owners, which significantly improves the conditions for a person. Other materials that are used to finish surfaces often cannot boast of such advantages.
Disadvantages of plastic panels:
- Environmental friendliness. It often happens that the panels are made on the basis of not the most environmentally friendly plastic. Accordingly, various substances that are dangerous to human health can be released. In this situation, attention should be paid to the specifics of the material. Some production products can inflict too serious harm, and it is necessary to pay attention in advance so as not to encounter serious problems. It is worth noting that the material is often used in the framework of residential premises, so the situation is extremely acute. It should also be noted that every year the number of plastic panels dangerous to the health of plastic panels, so becoming a victim of low -quality products is increasingly difficult. Previously, when the panels have just begun to gain popularity, they had an extremely negative impact on human health, and many people still have the opinion that there is nothing more dangerous than plastic panels among building materials.
- Deformation and damage. We have already said that plastic panels are not so easy to damage, but it was about modern samples that are very popular. More recently, the overwhelming number of panels with the very unpleasant fragility, as well as a tendency to deformations, was on sale. For example, if a person accidentally stumble and touches a wall of plastic panels with his shoulder, then damage to the material will be clearly noticeable.
- Unpleasant smell. Those very cheap plastic panels (most of them) that have been sold for many years can not have the most pleasant smell that will not only create discomfort for residents, but also influence human health. Again, it is worth paying attention to modern types of material so as not to become a victim of negative consequences.
- Color options. It just so happened that among the cheapest options for plastic panels, it is extremely difficult to make a good choice. And first of all, this applies not to the above characteristics, namely the appearance of the material. Cheap panels have either the most ordinary white color, or such colors that will not be combined with the rest of the modern space in the best way. In such a situation, it is advisable to spend a little more money, but to purchase exactly the product that would match the home in the best way. If this is not possible, then it is worth choosing neutral options for the material (white panel color), which will allow you to realize the most harmonious style.
It should be borne in mind that the advantages and negative aspects may appear or disappear depending on the conditions in which the material is used. For example, if plastic is used for the exterior decoration of the room, then environmental friendliness and some other parameters are not of particular importance. In the case of the toilet, which is discussed, it is worth paying attention to all those aspects that are mentioned in this article.
The process of decoration of the toilet with plastic panels
Tools
In the process of finishing surfaces, we will need the following tools:
- screwdriver;
- construction level;
- plastic panels;
- fasteners;
- wood bars.
Wall decoration
- At the very beginning, wood bars are mounted on the walls of the toilet. They will become a kind of basis for arranging plastic panels. It is important to pay attention to the fact that if the panels are located vertically, then the bars are advisable to fill in parallel to the floor level. If the material is located vertically, then the wood elements are mounted perpendicular. Experts note that it depends on how even the location of the plastic panels will be. It is worth calculating the most successful step between the wood bars so that too much material does not go to this business, and at the same time the reliability of the fastening of plastic products is on top.
- It is advisable to fix the wood bars directly to the walls using dowels or self -tapping screws. In the second case, it will be necessary to drill holes and only then drive plastic chopiki into them. It is also important to say that the choice of wood itself should be seriously. We can talk about wooden bars that are not suffered enough. In such a situation, after a while, the material can be crumpled. Accordingly, this will ruin the entire appearance of the space, and after that you will have to carry out another repair. Returning to the question of a step between wood elements, it makes sense to create a distance of about 40-50 cm. In some cases, additional loads on the walls (hanging shelves, fasteners for TVs) are created, and in this situation it is advisable to reduce the step so that the structure can withstand additional loads.
- Next, you need to decide on the method of fastening plastic panels. In some cases, it is advisable to pay attention to the mount by using a construction stapler. You can also apply a special glue to wood bars, and then press to the surface of the panel. Accordingly, it remains only to complete the most important. At the same time, you should pay attention to the fastening of the panels with each other. Often, plastic products have special locks that allow you to create a single design. In order to hide the edges of the material, as well as reliably limit the surface from plastic panels, special profiles are used. There are, by the way, there are several types, each of which is the most optimal option in a particular situation. For example, if the panels reach the ceiling, it is advisable to use a ceiling skirting board.
The rest of the details
It is extremely important to analyze the issue related to some specific points of repair work.
- Often, the hosts decide to fix the panels by clogging nails in them. This process should be carried out extremely carefully, since even light beats of the hammer can create dents on the material.
- Cleaning plastic panels is often carried out using soap solution. The use of various abrasive products means serious damage to the material, which can be allowed at all.
- If plastic panels are attached based on glue, then it should be applied directly to the walls (or on the bars). On sale you can find a special glue “liquid nails”, with which the necessary process will pass as smoothly as possible.
