PVC panels for brick: advantages and features of laying

PVC panels for brick appeared relatively recently. The slabs themselves with a brick texture can be made of various materials, differ from each other in style and appearance. Polyvinyl chloride panels are used in construction quite often due to its features and advantages.

PVC panels for brick are produced mainly in two versions. They can be designed for interior and exterior decoration.

These types have certain differences.

1. PVC panels used for outdoor decoration are characterized by resistance to high humidity and temperature extremes. They provide weather conditions and demonstrate resistance to various types of precipitation.
2. Wall sheet panels for interior work are usually made of natural material characterized by environmental friendliness. They are smoother and look great on walls. They can be purchased in various sizes with a unique structure.

This finishing material does not need special care, but if you want to extend the life of your interior, then it is necessary to adhere to some rules for care.

• The surface of this material can only be cleaned with a damp cloth slightly moistened with soapy water.
• The use of aggressive cleaning agents is strictly prohibited. Especially powder versions can cause maximum damage to the surface, leading to scratches and possible loss of the original color.
• If one panel has been damaged, then it can be removed and a new one installed. The only thing this case requires accuracy.

Panels with a brick texture are of several types.

They are classified depending on what material is at their base, so it is worth highlighting:

• PVC panels are a durable material that includes polyvinyl chloride and the addition of special seals;
• MDF boards, where wood chips are the main raw material.

Both materials under consideration are easy to use and install. With their help, you can create unique interiors. Panels with a brick texture are combined with almost any finishing materials. They perfectly hide irregularities and existing defects on the walls. With their help, you can create various decorative elements. They can be installed not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling, but this option is quite rare.

With the help of PVC panels, you can decorate various types of premises, both residential and public. The material in question is moisture resistant, therefore it can be used in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in loggias and on terraces. Panels are available in the form of sheets, strips or slabs. The front side has a brick texture or imitates natural stone.With the help of special blanks, manufacturers create a realistic volumetric styling, on which persistent paints are applied and a film with a characteristic pattern is glued.

Small irregularities are also not an obstacle, since the material is characterized by excellent flexibility, due to which minor deviations will not be noticeable. On the contrary, small irregularities allow the coating to look as natural as possible, which is what many designers strive for.

Facing material that is used for interior decoration of the room, must meet the following requirements:

• it must be characterized by high strength, but be flexible and resilient;
• the basis of these finishing materials should be exclusively environmentally friendly raw materials;
• PVC panels must be resistant to temperature changes;
• have resistance to high humidity;
• meet existing fire safety standards;
• decorative elements should be installed quickly and easily;
• it is recommended that the material is resistant to detergents.

With the help of the presented PVC panels, you can solve many problems. This facing material allows you to mask existing damage and defects in the wall.

The advantages of this material are not limited to the ability to solve many technical problems. The panels in question are capable of creating a unique, aesthetic surface appearance. The light and white version is the most popular today. Many users choose small bricks, as well as vinyl models that have an aged look. This imitation of the "old" interior has positive reviews.

PVC brick panels are most often purchased for interior decoration. They are usually wall mounted.

This type of finish has many advantages.

• The presented method of finishing the room acts as its insulation, and you will have to spend only on insulation, which will need to be placed under the panels.
• There is no need to worry about the evenness of the wall surface, since the panels can be installed on plaster, while the frame structure is able to level the surface.
• It is possible to combine finishing work with insulation, and you can also apply a layer of waterproofing.
• You can opt for the PVC version, which is notable for its low cost. This will allow you to significantly save on finishing work.
• Products made of polyvinyl chloride are characterized by a long service life. They are made of safe and durable material that does not pose a danger to the human body. Plastic panels differ by the same characteristics.
• To carry out wall cladding using PVC brick panels, you do not need to call a master. You can do this yourself. You only need to follow the installation instructions.

PVC panels for brick are installed on a prepared frame, it does not matter what kind of relief they have. The appearance of the facing work done will depend on how correctly the frame has been installed.This is what is most difficult in the installation of PVC panels, since the geometric correctness of the plane depends on this method of fastening.

In order to perform high-quality installation of PVC panels, you need to purchase the following materials and tools:

• metal or wooden slats, which can be purchased at any hardware store, but they can be supplied with the panels;
• simple thread or plumb line, which are required to check the vertical;
• puncher, dowels and screws for installation.

Please note that in order to make a frame made of wood, it is necessary to pre-process the material with an antiseptic, because this will increase its service life.

PVC panels must be in the same plane. First you need to make the markup, which must be done as accurately as possible.

This can be done as follows:

• you need to attach the thread to the wall, which will allow you to immediately determine the deviations of the plane;
• to the resulting size, it is necessary to add the thickness of the insulation, and this must be done in a small plus. Please note that when you fix the insulation, make sure it is intact, since deformation will lead to the loss of its basic properties. You will need to leave a gap of 1 cm;
• strapping is carried out over the entire plane, where fastenings are made using dowels or anchors.
• it is necessary to attach intermediate strips. In this case, it is required to be based on the width of the insulation, while it is not recommended to mount them at a distance of more than one meter from each other.
• After installing the frame, you can proceed with the fastening of the waterproofing. The film must be overlapped.

At the very beginning, you need to install the top bar. Using a thread, you need to determine the place where the lower rail will be located. Next, you need to fix the intermediate strips. Now you can start attaching panels decorated with a brick.

Further, plates can be installed on the frame. This work should be approached extremely responsibly. It is necessary to ensure that all elements are installed exactly.

This work will require a variety of materials.

• starting and finishing profiles attached to the strips, panels will be installed on them in the future;
• building level, thanks to which you can control how evenly the slabs are installed;
• construction stapler with which you can fix all materials.

• It is necessary to fix the starting profile with a stapler. If self-tapping screws are used for this, then they must be installed in specially prepared holes.
• If the panels are used for external surface cladding, then the connection does not need to be made closely, but it is better to leave a few millimeters of a gap. This will avoid moisture expansion problems.
• Using a stapler, you need to attach panel by panel to the wall. This action must be continued until one plate remains. Having installed the penultimate plate, it is required to install the finishing profile. The last panel is cut to the required size and inserted into the structure.
• The last panel does not need any fasteners, as it is held in place by the finishing profile. At this step, the paneling work is complete.

In the video below you will see the installation of PVC panels for brick.