Ceiling plinths for plastic panels: varieties and installation

Ceiling decoration with modern PVC panels is a popular and widespread solution. It is easy to work with this material, and its cost is democratic. However, buying only PVC panels is not enough - the owners will have to purchase suitable ceiling plinths. In this article, we will find out what they are and how to mount them correctly.

If you are installing plastic panels on an indoor ceiling base, you will need to install additional skirting boards in the future. For this finish, modern PVC parts are perfect, which are able not only to successfully close all the remaining gaps, but also act as additional fasteners for the PVC panels themselves.

Today, there are high-quality PVC skirting boards on sale, which are installed not only in conjunction with plastic, but also MDF panels. Buyers can opt for an attractive room design by choosing any material they like. Many users are sure that the current skirting boards for PVC panels cannot be compared with baguettes and it is better to give preference to the second copies. In fact, this is not the case. The products in question have many advantages in comparison not only with baguettes, but also with many other alternatives.

• PVC ceiling skirting boards blend perfectly with the surface of the plastic panels. The result is a harmonious tandem that looks neat and tidy.
• Skirting boards made of polyvinyl chloride are not afraid of moisture and do not lose their positive qualities when in contact with it.
• Plastic friezes are very durable, reliable and practical.

The current manufacturers produce ceiling plinths for PVC panels in various variations. For different situations, different copies are chosen. Let's take a closer look at what are the main features of existing types of ceiling plinths.

• Fillet. This is the name of the classic model of the skirting board, which has a characteristic triangular shape. One side of this part is equipped with a mounting end groove. It is necessary to insert the plastic panels themselves for the ceiling decoration into it.

• Detachable fillet. This is a direct competitor to the type of skirting board discussed above. The detachable part has a special latch. To put it simply, this is the same as the classic fillet, but only here, first of all, it is necessary to install a straight starting profile with hooks. Having completed this stage of work, you will need to attach a decorative plinth of a triangular structure with snaps to the specified part. In operation, this element turns out to be more convenient and "pliable", but it also costs more.

• Baguette. With plastic ceiling panels, this type of skirting board is used a little less often, since it is more often expensive, and many users think that the same additional elements are better combined with a PVC ceiling. The baguette can be extruded, laminated or injection molded. In the first case, the products are distinguished by carved recesses, the second copies are complemented by a characteristic relief decor.

Most often in hardware stores there are ceiling plinths that have a standard white color. A little less often you come across products of discreet calm shades. They can be glossy or matte.

In a set with finished products of factory production, special devices are usually included, due to which the skirting boards are installed much faster and more reliably, forming a neat structure. Consumable kits in most cases consist of the following necessary items:

• outside corners- they are used in order to fix on the protruding corners of walls, beams;
• inner corners - the specified elements are necessary to make the fillet joints on the inner corners of the room;
• connection elements - special stitching components that hold 2 separate ceiling plinths together.

Let's get acquainted with the list of the best adhesives that are suitable for such procedures.

• Moment glue. This composition is distinguished by a very fast setting, but it "suffers" from one important drawback - being on the front of this or that product, it can provoke serious deformation.

• "Titanium". This adhesive is safe to use, but takes slightly longer to cure than competing products.

• "Liquid Nails". The composition of this product is based on a special organic solvent, which facilitates the rapid hardening of the glue. True, upon completion of the installation work, it is imperative to thoroughly ventilate the room in which they took place.

• Acrylic "liquid nails". An environmentally friendly, popular type of adhesive used by many artisans. But it has some serious disadvantages. Acrylic "liquid nails" dry for a long time. The solution cannot be used in subzero temperatures.

• Putty mortar. This special composition is most often used when installing overhead moldings.

It is not enough to choose the most suitable skirting board for PVC finishing on the ceiling correctly - it still needs to be properly attached to the base. Attaching these elements may seem very difficult only at first glance. Even a novice master who is little familiar with such matters can handle such work. Let's take a look at how you can reliably install different types of skirting boards.

Correctly installing a high-quality overhead molding is quite simple. This usually does not take a lot of free time. Let us consider in detail what stages the installation of the parts under consideration consists of.

• The home craftsman will need to use a special device and cut off the edges of the overhead plinth of a suitable size with it. Cuts should be done at an angle of 45 degrees in relation to the front half of the parts.
• Apply a reliable adhesive solution to the inside of the skirting boards.
• The next step is to attach the plinth to the surface of the base and press firmly along the entire length of the part.
• Excessive glue clumps may form as a result of such actions. It is advisable to remove them immediately using a simple cloth. Do not leave the surplus "for later", as it will be more difficult to remove them, and this can negatively affect the appearance of the finish.
• Applied skirting boards must be left in place until the applied glue is completely dry. After that, it is required to seal the connecting areas and gaps with silicone sealant. Instead, it is permissible to put a special corner for the ceiling plinth.
• If you make out the corners on your own, then you need to act as carefully and thoughtfully as possible, so that as a result all the joints are perfectly clear and correct.

The installation of a ceiling plinth for PVC panels involves the installation of a frame base assembled from wooden slats or reliable metal profiles. All constituent components of the frame must be fastened, maintaining a distance of approximately 1 m from each other. If the walls are sufficiently even and correct in the room, then it is permissible to attach the profiles using ordinary dowels. If the wall structures are far from ideal, it is better to use self-tapping screws, making gaskets under the frame structure in the areas of the depressions.

The outermost parts of the frame will play the role of bases for fixing the ceiling plinths for plastic panels at the joints in the corners. The predominant part of PVC skirting boards will be attached using self-tapping screws or special construction brackets - different craftsmen use different fasteners. It is recommended to carefully decorate the existing joints with special inserts, thanks to which it becomes possible to quickly carry out all the necessary installation work.

When self-installing skirting boards for plastic finishing installed on the ceiling, it is worth remembering some useful tips and tricks.

• Choose the appropriate skirting boards carefully for ceiling anchoring. Materials should not only have an attractive appearance, but also optimal dimensions. Only high-quality products will last a long time and will not lose their visual appeal.
• The most popular consumable is the inner corner. Most often, it is she who is looking for on sale, making repairs indoors. For rooms with a non-standard layout, it is necessary to choose special corners, since standard parts in such conditions will not be suitable for installation.
• Ceiling skirting boards do not have to be installed only on the ceiling. They can be used to complement wall decoration materials or corners in the room.
• It is not recommended to buy too cheap Chinese building and decoration materials. Most of them are of poor quality. During work, such products often emit strong chemical odors. The external attractiveness of such moldings remains for a very short time.
• It is quite possible to trim corner pieces without using a miter box. To do this, you will need to take turns to attach the strips to the ceiling on both sides and draw lines along them. At their intersection there will be a mark for cutting the strips.
• When installing plastic sheet moldings for the ceiling base, it is very important not to accidentally confuse the sides of the products. One of the sides is in the form of a tongue. It serves as an area for fastening plastic sheets. The other side performs the function of pressing the finished ceiling.
• Be careful with your ceiling skirting boards. Do not bend them too much or subject them to severe mechanical stress. It is very easy and simple to break or damage such parts, and after that it will be almost impossible to return them to their previous aesthetics.
• Apply enough glue to the base or to the parts you are attaching, but you shouldn't overdo it either.If there is too much glue solution, during installation it will break through and flow out from everywhere, which will entail too many unnecessary worries.
• It is recommended to prepare all the tools and accessories for the installation of skirting boards in advance and arrange them in one place so that the master keeps everything close at hand.
• When installing collapsible PVC or any other type of skirting board, it is very important to act carefully and take your time. Excessive haste can lead to many problems and mistakes, which will still have to be corrected later - and this is unnecessary waste and time.
• It is advisable to select skirting boards that will be combined with plastic panels. All details should be in harmony with each other, overlap. Otherwise, the situation may look disharmonious, and the inconsistency of materials will immediately catch the eye.
• Use only high-quality and fast-setting glue for installation work. The popular Moment solution meets these requirements. It can be more expensive than other options, but it will be the easiest to work with. Cheap glue will take a long time to dry and will not set as well, which will lead to many problems.

Installation of plastic skirting boards on the ceiling is presented in the video below.