Step by step bathroom decoration with PVC panels and design ideas

Plastic panels are an excellent material for budget bathroom and toilet finishes. A wide range of these products has conquered the construction market with a variety of decor and the possibilities of creating a stylish design. Finishing with PVC panels is appropriate both in the country and in a city apartment, when you need a simple and hygienic repair of sanitary rooms. Modern technologies make it possible to produce high-quality and durable panels that will provide an economical, easy-care and beautiful interior for several years.

PVC panels are an environmentally friendly finishing material. GOST 19111-2001 allows them to be used for interior decoration of residential and public premises. PVC is recommended for the manufacture of furniture, window and door frames and wall and ceiling decorative coatings due to its low flammability, non-toxicity and the absence of emissions harmful to human health. PVC panels have found their application in urban and suburban construction, in the improvement of utility and sanitary premises due to their high hygienic qualities. They can be easily washed with any soap composition. High moisture resistance, resistance to fading and temperature extremes allowed plastic to take a leading position in the decoration of bathrooms, toilets in heated and unheated buildings.

PVC panels are molded finishing materialproduced by extrusion from vinyl chloride polymers. The panels have a profile section with internal stiffeners. They provide the strength of the material and the ability to resist bending and deformation.

SNiP regulates the permissible technical dimensions of PVC. The thickness of the facade of the outer film varies from 0.025 cm to 0.1 cm. This value affects the pricing and such an indicator as resistance to mechanical stress. The thin outer film can be damaged by careless hand movement. The thicker the film, the stronger it is. According to SNiP, thinner panels are used for finishing ceilings, for walls it is better to use improved PVC panels, which are difficult to damage even with a sharp object.

A positive quality of this finish is the additional sound insulation and thermal insulation. Thermal insulation properties are especially important in bathrooms to maintain optimal temperatures in unheated rooms. The material does not crack or deform when the temperature drops from -50 degrees to +50 degrees. PVC resists ultraviolet radiation well, does not fade and does not become brittle. Even with unfavorable environmental conditions, it retains its decorative qualities for a long time.

PVC panels are one of the easiest materials to install. The process of fully finishing a small room can take only a few hours. At the same time, almost no waste is generated, no special tools and equipment are required. Even a beginner can handle the installation of lightweight plastic panels.Fastening the trim to the frame allows you to hide defects in the walls and ceiling. Plumbing pipes and electrical wiring are hidden inside the frame, adding decorativeness to the entire room.

The disadvantages are low resistance to mechanical stress and low bearing capacity. For example, it will be impossible to hang a cabinet in the bathroom without additional structural parts of the frame. There is some yellowing of the white pigment from exposure to sunlight, but in the bathroom and in the bathroom, direct sunlight rarely affects the wall cladding for a long time. The durability and performance of plastic are significantly inferior to those of porcelain stoneware or natural stone tiles.

A wide variety of decoration of the external surface of the panels provides ample opportunities for interior design inexpensively and stylishly. The panels can have both monochrome colors and imitate natural stone, brick, wood. The outer surface is often decorated with photo printing in the form of a panel or ornament with a pattern. The decor of the facade of the panels is carried out using lamination, which gives an additional coefficient of strength to the material. Modern technologies of photo printing allow you to create a high-quality drawing that retains its decorative effect for a long time.

When choosing PVC plastic for finishing the interior of a bathroom, you should familiarize yourself with the types of this building material. There are two types of panels - wall and ceiling. They differ in technical characteristics and dimensions. Wall panels have increased impact resistance, bending resistance and strength. These characteristics are provided by the presence of a large number of stiffeners and their thickness - the honeycombs of the inner frame are 1 millimeter thick. Ceiling panels can have a lightweight frame and a thinner outer layer. In this case, the thickness of the wall panels is 8-10 millimeters, and the ceiling panels are 4.5-8 millimeters.

In shape, the products are in the form of lining, panels and sheets. Lining is narrow strips from 10 centimeters wide and up to 6 meters long, equipped with a lock connection. The lock closes the edge of the strip on both sides, an analogy of a surface trimmed with a strip is obtained. PVC sheets have a width from 80 to 200 cm, and a length from 105 to 405 cm. In the production of sheets, foamed PVC technology is used, which gives increased strength and embossed texture. The sheets are attached to the glue, not to the frame, which requires additional leveling of the wall or ceiling surface.

The most demanded type of finish is panels. It is lightweight, easy-to-install material with overall dimensions of 30-50 centimeters wide and 260-300 centimeters long. The panels can be equipped with a polyurethane foam insulation layer to increase thermal insulation. The panels can be mounted on a rack frame using nails or screws. The second way - the panels are glued directly to the wall or floor slab.

The new high-performance material is PVC sandwich panel. This material has a slightly different structure. Instead of a honeycomb frame, there is a layer of kraft paper between the two layers of film. The outer coating consists of a decorative layer and an overlay - a protective layer. Bonding takes place by pressing with formaldehyde resins. Metallic matrices with a specific pattern are used to give a relief texture.

PVC panels or lining have seam joints or seamless joints. The lock connection closes the edges of the joints, a surface similar to the wooden lathing is obtained. For the ceiling, lining or panels with a seamless joint are used. It will not be possible to achieve complete similarity with a stretch ceiling, but the joints of the elements are smoothed and invisible as much as possible. A smooth decorative finish can be obtained on walls or ceilings.

Panels with decorative seams to imitate tiles are produced especially for the decoration of bathrooms. The seamless interlocking joint and characteristic “seams” create an aesthetic tiling for ceramic tiles. The decor of such tile panels imitates the bathroom ceramics collections and is no different from real tiles in terms of the brightness of the colors. To decorate one room, it is better to buy the entire set from one batch, since the pigment of the dye may differ slightly.

It is necessary to pay attention to the density of the stiffeners. The quality of the inner frame can be determined by weight by comparing two panels of the same size. Higher quality will weigh more. External inspection of the panel for dents and damage will avoid the acquisition of low-quality material.

Manufacturers offer a choice of different types of face layer finishes: smooth or textured. The texture is given at the stage of pressing. The surface can be matte, glossy or semi-glossy, with or without a pattern. The drawing is applied in two ways, by thermal transfer or offset printing and fixed on top with matte or glossy varnish. The second method - lamination, involves the application of a special film with a pattern of the texture of any natural finishing material: wood, stone, brick, metal.

The aesthetic appearance of the decorative coating with PVC panels will be obtained if the surface is properly sheathed. To do this, you need to purchase not only finishing material, but also component profiles. Profiles are needed to design the adjoining of the finish to the floor, ceiling, corner joint. Moldings are available in the following types: profile for inner and outer corners, connecting profile for various elements, universal profile, skirting board, ceiling cornice and molding for sockets and ventilation. Profiles are selected by the size of the panels or lining and by the external design.

The next cost item is the purchase of fastening material. For rooms with high humidity, it is advisable to mount panels or lining on a frame made of a metal profile. This will require the presence of terminals and self-tapping screws with a press washer that protects the plastic surface from rupture.

The glue method is the simplest and does not need additional structures. The main difficulty with this cladding option is leveling the surface of the wall and ceiling. They carry out the whole range of works: they clean the surface to a concrete slab, treat it with a primer, and plaster it with a rough layer. These activities will require the purchase of additional materials - putty, cement mixture and primer.

Before finishing work, the laying of communications is carried out. With the adhesive method, water pipes and electrical wiring must be sunk into the walls and ceiling. A puncher is used to cut channels for laying engineering systems.

The correct calculation of the required amount of materials will help to make an economical repair. The area of ​​the walls or ceiling is calculated. It is better to do this for each wall separately. Calculate the area of ​​one PVC product. This value is divided by the area of ​​the surface to be trimmed and the required number of panels or strips is obtained.In the calculation, you need to take into account the height of the finish and correlate it with the length of the panels or lining. Having calculated the number of panels, you need to add 10-15 percent for cutting and trimming the material.

Then they estimate the required moldings of moldings and profiles according to the number of corners and the size of the room. The length of the plinth and ceiling cornices is equal to the perimeter, taking into account possible protrusions or niches. The profile or timber for the lathing is calculated from the step of fastening the frame rails of 50-60 centimeters. The required number of self-tapping screws also depends on the size of the lathing step and the width of the panels. The correct organization of work includes the preparation of the necessary tools.

You need to prepare a jigsaw, drill or puncher, hacksaw, level, tape measure, construction stapler, right angle triangle, electrical tape.

If you decide to decorate the bathroom and toilet with your own hands, then you should know about the intricacies of the installation process. It is conducted in two ways: frameless and wireframe.

Frameless way - fixing the panels to the wall or ceiling slab with glue. This method is used in the presence of flat surfaces for finishing. The walls are pre-leveled with plaster until a minimum drop of 3 mm is achieved. Particular attention is paid to the processing of corners, there should be no bumps and concrete burrs to ensure a snug fit of the panels. Perhaps the walls are sheathed with plasterboard, then the problem of leveling the walls disappears, the panels are glued directly to the drywall.

Only glue is required for installation. Better to use "liquid nails", special PVC glue or polyurethane sealant. The surface is treated with an antiseptic and a primer for glue. "Liquid nails" are applied pointwise across the entire plane of the panel from the back side using a gun. The panel is pressed against the wall and immediately torn off, the glue enters into a chemical reaction from mechanical stress. After five minutes, the panel is finally glued into place. To speed up the process, experts recommend preparing several panels in this way.

Special PVC adhesive is applied to the panel or wall. The product is pressed against the wall at a distance from the control mark for a couple of centimeters, then pressed to the surface, moved to the desired place. The sealant is also applied pointwise and the element is immediately fixed. The panel is firmly pressed against the surface of the finish, then several times every 2-3 minutes, pressing is repeated until the sealant hardens.

The corners are decorated with special profiles for PVC panels, but you can also use ordinary plastic corners of a suitable color. They are placed on the joint and fixed with a sealant. After the glue is completely dry, all joints are sealed by "cold welding" to prevent water from entering the panels and the formation of mold. All plastic parts are wiped with a damp cloth from dust before use and wait for drying, only after that glue is applied. Other types of glue can also be glued, but they have a rigid fixation and lack of flexibility, which shortens the life of PVC panels.

In the presence of flat surfaces for finishing, this is the easiest to install and most economical way of facing. There is no need for special construction skills, no need to purchase additional materials, except for glue. The installation process takes a little time. Fixing the panels with glue does not reduce the size of the already small room in the bathroom and toilet. A snug fit to the wall protects the panels from deformation and mechanical stress.

The frame method of installation requires certain professional skills and a special tool in the form of a drill, perforator or screwdriver. The surface of the wall or ceiling is leveled, getting rid of obvious relief protrusions or depressions and cracks. Apply a layer of liquid waterproofing with a brush or roller. Waterproofing is necessary in rooms with high humidity - bathrooms and kitchens, in other rooms it is not required. The final treatment is carried out with an antiseptic.

For the frame in the bathroom, it is better to purchase a metal profile, it does not give in to decay. The frame contour is made from the UD profile, and the guides from the CD profile. The main difficulty lies in the installation of the battens. Here you will need a perforator for attaching the profile to the dowels and a screwdriver to connect the details of the lathing. The level is regularly checked for the correct location of the frame rails.

The first strip on the wall is fixed in the corner opposite the entrance so that it is not cut and the view is aesthetically pleasing. It is checked with a level and fixed with self-tapping screws at the bottom and top, so that the strip is securely fixed. It is necessary to fix it in a place that will then close the plinth or cornice. The panels are attached to the frame using clamps, which are installed at the junction of the panel with the battens of the crate. Cleamers are handy mounts that make it easy to change panels if damaged.

Having decided to mount PVC panels yourself, you should decide on the installation method. For owners of flat walls, it is enough to buy glue and start installation. But even in this case, it will be necessary to solve the issue of erecting a frame for a box that covers the pipes. In the vast majority of cases, the walls in the bathroom do not meet the standards for pasting. You need to choose what will be easier in this case: plastering or mounting the crate.

Step-by-step instruction.

• A line of the upper border of the finish is drawn on the wall. Decorations can end under the ceiling or take up part of the wall, half or one third. The upper boundary under the ceiling ends at the level of the false ceiling. Usually 10 centimeters retreat from the floor slab, this is enough to accommodate the fixtures.
• The installation of the profile for the lathing begins. The first profile is cut to the required length and reinforced as close to the floor as possible to make it easier to mount the skirting board. Then the top bar is sewn on. It is more convenient to make fasteners with dowels, checking the level of the frame rails. The upper and lower slats are connected at the corners of the wall, a closed loop is obtained.

• We choose the arrangement of the panels: horizontal or vertical. The panels are usually mounted vertically, the lining can be positioned in two ways. They begin to fill the contour of the frame with guide profiles, depending on this factor - along or across, in increments of 45 to 60 cm. Each element of the crate is checked with a level for deviation from the horizon. The lathing is complete.
• A starting plinth made of plastic of the required size is installed along the contour of the crate. A corner profile is placed in the corner joints. Panels begin to be inserted into the resulting frame. At the first part, a connecting spike is cut along the entire length and pushed into the corner profile until it stops.

The pipe box begins to be made from the markings on the floor and ceiling, then the lower and upper contours of the frame are mounted along the pencil line. The shape of the box can be rectangular, semicircular or triangular. The upper part of the frame lathing for the box is attached to the ceiling slab. With the desired step, the crossbars are mounted from the cut profile. The frame of the box is sheathed with panels. The box for the bathroom bowl is similarly made.

The last panel on each wall can be a problem. Usually it has to be tweaked. Tailoring is done carefully, trying not to push through the plastic. It can be difficult to insert this part into a corner or edge profile, so it can be fastened along with the last part. At the exit points of electrical outlets and switches on the wall along the perimeter of the socket box, a crate is made so that the panel does not push through when using electrical appliances.

It is preferable to trim the ceiling with panels in a frame way. A metal profile and suspensions are used on the crate. The first step is to set the profiles along the contour of the ceiling at the desired level. For simple electrical wiring, the battens can be fixed directly to the floor slab. To lower the ceiling by 5-10 centimeters or more, use special hangers for a metal profile. After mounting the lathing contour, the guides are attached in 50-60 centimeters increments.

The next step is to attach the starting molding along the contour of the frame. It is more convenient to apply the ceiling molding immediately, it has a cornice profile. It is better to mount a profile skirting board with glue, so it does not undergo deformation from screwing in screws. Begin the installation of plastic panels from the far wall opposite the entrance. The last panel is trimmed in place and inserted into the slot.

At the final stage, holes are cut out for electrical appliances. The markup is carried out during installation. The holes are made with a construction knife with replaceable blades. It is necessary to monitor the accuracy of this operation so that later the cover completely closes the slot, otherwise an ugly appearance of the ceiling will turn out. Electrical wires with insulation are led out into the holes in order to install lamps after the installation is completed. For LED strip lighting, a slot is made only for the exit of the wires, since the lamps themselves are located on the surface of the ceiling.

Otherwise, hot radiation can deform the plastic, a yellow spot will appear at the heating point. Halogen and LED bulbs do not pose such a threat, they can be placed anywhere you want.

The frame installation method allows you to equip a two-level ceiling. In low-rise bathrooms, the main area of ​​the ceiling is sealed with an adhesive method or on a lathing without suspensions. The frame of the second level is mounted by analogy with a pipe box, only it is located on the ceiling and has the desired shape. The two-level ceiling creates a safe height for electrical wiring and gives additional decorative qualities to the ceiling. Illumination along the perimeter of the lower level visually makes the ceiling higher.

Ventilation in the bathroom is of great importance for the well-being of the inhabitants of the house and for maintaining a comfortable indoor climate. With poor air circulation, plastic panels will very soon become moldy due to constant humidity and high temperatures and pose a threat to the health of households. After installation, PVC panels must be carefully sealed at all joints with a transparent sealant and ensure unhindered air access from the ventilation shaft.To do this, a hole is cut in the wall panel to fit the ventilation window and decorated with a special plastic grill.

It is worth placing an electric fan in the ventilation hole to increase the circulation of air masses. Fans are of various types: exhaust, supply fans with several modes of operation. Having picked up a suitable one, they think over the way of supplying power. The best solution would be to bring the electrical wire to the bathroom switch. These activities are carried out before the wall cladding.

Ceiling structures need good ventilation, so the fan is placed not only in the ventilation shaft, but also on the ceiling. For good air exchange, diffusers are placed in opposite corners of the ceiling.

The advantage of PVC panels is very easy maintenance. To remove dust, it is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth as it gets dirty. More tangible dirt - stains, writing with a pen, dirty smudges, can be cleaned with ordinary detergents. The panels can be cleaned with a stiff brush and detergent to remove stubborn stains. Inscriptions with a pen are removed with special means for removing stains on plastic.

A wide variety of decor of PVC panels, their resistance to an adverse environment, ease of installation, practicality, affordable price allow them to be used to update the look of the bathroom in the "Khrushchev", and in a wooden house, and in stylish modern housing of young people. You just need to choose suitable decorative panels and come up with a design option in order to create an aesthetic and effective room design with your own hands. Panels or lining have an impact on the organization of the space. Horizontal panels visually lengthen the wall or ceiling, making the bathroom look longer. Vertical wall panels will make the room look taller.

The color palette of the finish is of great importance. If there is a lack of natural light, it is worth choosing light shades. White, yellow, blue visuals enlarge the room. Saturated green, blue, black will add solidity, but they will shrink the space and give it dark notes. You can avoid this by adding white color to the finish. For example, dark walls and white ceilings and floors, or vice versa.

When combining colors, you need to be guided by the compatibility along the spectrum of the color wheel. Adjacent colors will give a nuanced combination. Opposite - contrasting. The colors that are at the tops of the isosceles triangle within the spectrum harmonize with each other. In the absence of art education, it is better to adhere to these rules and try not to use more than three different colors in one room.

Cool tones of any color will make the room stricter and brighter. Warm - will add softness and comfort. When choosing a decor, you need to pay attention to the size of the picture, it should be proportional to the volume of the room. Very well expands the boundaries of the room with a panel with a perspective that goes into the distance. In a small bathroom, such a panel on one of the walls will create the necessary depth and volume.

The panel can be placed not only on the wall, but also on the ceiling. It can be a romantic plot or a floral arrangement. It is necessary to select plots where there is a sky or light airy images. A lawn with flowers on the ceiling will be dissonant and will not add a sense of spaciousness.In a two-level backlit ceiling, a panel with a floral ornament in the form of a stained-glass window or a water element looks spectacular.

In small and cramped old-style bathrooms, a glossy ceiling will add space and height. Metallic and mirrored PVC ceiling panels due to their reflectivity will make an endless perspective. A mirrored surface with a golden sheen will help create a luxurious atmosphere. The backlight will multiply the reflected illumination. The noble yellow metal will create a pleasant warm tone in the bathroom.

For fans of the popular Provence style, it is better to choose discreet floral patterns. The panel can be decorated with a border. Another method involves paneling to the middle of the wall or slightly below. The rest of the wall surface is leveled for painting with acrylic white. The new generation of water-dispersion acrylic paints has a breathable structure, high moisture resistance, odorless and dries quickly.

Country style is similar to all country styles. Lining panels, similar to wood trim, will bring closer to natural simplicity. Here you can pick up panels with a cut pattern of natural wood, the beautiful structure of the wood grain will add softness. Manufacturers offer high-quality imitations of a cut of a tree of any species. Finishing is selected in noble light tones of oak or white maple and ash, reddish tones of cherry, yellow linden or cedar. A creative combination with a few natural wood elements will help create a country-style bathroom.

Wood-like plastic provides tremendous opportunities for personal creativity. Wood décor panels can be used to sew up walls or ceilings. The picturesque knotty pine or the rich chocolate color of the African wenge tree are beautifully combined with white, milky tones in the decoration of the ceiling or part of the walls. You can combine panels not only horizontally, but also vertically or in the form of inserts. Technological hi-tech prefers free space. Here, one wall can be sheathed with panels imitating a fashionable concrete surface, adjacent walls are decorated with wood.

Mosaic tiles, popular today, are reproduced in printing on PVC panels. Structural elements are sheathed with such a mosaic with golden inclusions. Large arrays of walls are trimmed with PVC - clapboard with decor for a cut of wood. Polished metal equipment and communications illuminate the bathroom. The backlighting makes the reflections of the metal play, the interior takes on the luxurious features of an expensive art deco style.

Practical and comfortable minimalism successfully combines white color and interesting texture of conifers. Simple white plumbing, inexpensive furniture, rectangular shapes are a great solution for small bathrooms. Even a beginner can design such a design. The main condition is that the less decor and accessories, the more accurate the interior will be in the style of minimalism.

To create an interior in a classic style, select panels for tiles with a glossy surface. Panels are suitable for different types of marble of greenish, pinkish, steel tones. It's a good idea to choose Roman-style decor with borders. Noble colors are preferred: white, beige, gold. A box with plumbing services should be sewn up with a contrasting finish. The classic picture will be complemented by white glossy plumbing and ancient Roman motifs in the border.

A trendy and stylish interior is obtained using bright decor. Glossy white plastic brick panels are sewn into the bottom of a small bathroom. The ceiling is kept in bronze color. You can sew it up with similar panels, you can just paint the floor slab. The middle part of the walls is painted in a bright color scheme that you like best. The color must be necessarily bright, it will be the highlight of a loft or high-tech bathroom.

Animal pictures are good for African styles.In the bathroom, you need to be very careful when choosing a pattern. A small space should not be clogged with large figures of animals. Small drawings will be lost on the wall surface. The picture is selected for a specific room, it must be proportionate. The animalistic picture should match the entire finish and match the tone with the rest of the cladding. These are the hallmarks of the grunge style.

Very beautiful collections for bathroom decoration are offered by domestic and foreign manufacturers. The panels organically fit into the design of the wall or ceiling. Professional designers select the right shades and combinations and arrange the ornament so that it can be placed in a bathroom of any size. This is achieved by a sufficiently large single-color field.

The modern stylish design of the panels allows you to arrange a spectacular interior. Manufacturers select a line of their companions, which can be combined at will. No matter how the material is arranged, a careful selection of shades will look advantageous in any version. This is an excellent way out for people who are far from the art world - to purchase companion panels with a ready-made ensemble of colors and textures.

When choosing decorative plastic panels, white is of great importance. Monochrome white will create a hospital interior, so it needs to be diluted. The nuanced combination of white and beige, white and gray creates a dull look. For active and energetic people, contrasting alternations of white with bright and juicy colors are suitable: light green, pink, blue.

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