The issue of kitchen renovation and design is very important for the reason that very often all residents of the house, guests, friends and relatives will be in this room. For children, this room is also becoming one of the most important, and what can we say about adults. Kitchen decoration plastic panels- one of good ways maintain cleanliness and gloss. It is also a great option to create a unique design. For those who are going to argue about the mandatory presence of tiles in the kitchen - let's say right away that cladding with pvc panels is much cheaper than the tiled version. That is why it is worth considering plastic as good material for finishing.
Advantages and disadvantages of panels
I would like to say right away that such a panel is not very picky about installation. Therefore, there will be no big costs here either. And let's dispel the myth that it is not beautiful and cheap in appearance. There are tons of different panels, from very cheap to expensive (almost like tiles in cost). Their designs are also very different - from snow-white to pvc with a floral pattern or a water world. Therefore, if you choose well the floral range of plastic, the kitchen will turn into a real masterpiece.
The plastic panel can be from one meter to three meters long. And the width can vary from ten to 25 centimeters, depending on your wishes (there are also dimensional exceptions, about 30-40 centimeters). At the same time, if you want to find both a 20-centimeter strip with red flowers and a 15-centimeter one (to fit nicely), this will be very unlikely (unless you are looking for a pure white color).
It should be noted that plastic panels can be cut and adjusted to length.
In order to do right choice, it is worth understanding all the advantages of this material:
- Water resistance. Decorating the kitchen with plastic panels is good for the reason that no moisture, steam or water can damage appearance panels. Even if neighbors fill you in, the plastic will not darken, will not fade and will remain the same as on the first day. It is very easy to wash stains from it with soap
- Ease of care. The kitchen will be easy to wash and clean by any means - water, soda, chemicals.
- Ease of installation. Paneling is very easy to do and does not take a lot of time. Even a novice specialist will be able to ideally place the plastic layer so that it looks like a custom-made one.
- Low price. PVC panel has a low cost. And, accordingly, it will help save money on other finishing elements. Moreover, not only the plastic layer is cheap, but also its installation. No special tools, mixes or large drills are needed.
- Panel is not a conductor electric current... This will help protect the kitchen and its visitors from unwanted moments.
In principle, there are enough positive qualities to opt for such material. But do not neglect the disadvantages, which are also important. It will not be a sin to conceal that, although there are not many shortcomings in plastic, they are very important:
- Easily subject to mechanical damage. Any panel can break, choke and crack, if you press on it, put something weighty. This is a big disadvantage for the reason that it is necessary to approach the transportation, installation and maintenance with the utmost care. If a champagne cork suddenly flies into the panel wall in the kitchen, then a dent will most likely remain clearly visible on the panel. When choosing pvc strips, you should pay attention to all the corners of the strips, to their surface. It happens that during transportation to the store, they are already damaged.
- Fire hazard. The PVC panel is very easy to burn. If you lean a very hot frying pan against it, then the plastic can melt. This will be very damaging to the appearance of the kitchen. Although, if he treats every element of the interior very carefully, then this point is not so significant.
Only two disadvantages with so many positive aspects make plastic very popular for decorating kitchens and other premises. Therefore, choosing the material with which to decorate the walls in the kitchen, paneling is a very good option.
Cladding technology
Each kitchen contains more than one decorative element. Plastic trim, for example, can only be done above the stove and above the sink. Alternatively, the plastic layer will be completely above the countertop. In any case, in addition to plastic, wallpaper, tiles, decorative rock etc. You can make it so that one wall is wallpaper, the other is tiled, the third is made of stone, and on the fourth there will be shelves with dishes. Any option will do. But from what is already planned for the kitchen, the methods of mounting plastic strips will vary.
Installation of plastic should take place on the existing frame. As in other cases with the frame, it is necessary to prepare the wall, make a wooden frame (we beat the lower and upper planks first, and then we adjust vertical stripes along the perimeter and horizontal stripes inside the frame). When the base is ready, you can put insulation in its gaps in order to heat and sound insulate the room. Plastic finishing is carried out with minimal effort and loss from the corner of the room. If you start from the center of the wall, then you will have to cut the strip of plastic twice.
The wall version of pvc is laid with the help of guides. There are such types of them: F (for the beginning of laying, ends or corners), L (only for the beginning and end of walls), H (universal for joints, joints). There are also external profiles, corner and skirting boards. Guides are also selected depending on the plane to be machined.
No screws or nails are needed for mounting plastic. Each subsequent strip of plastic goes into the grooves of the previous one. For the tightness of the joints, some parts can be joined using liquid nails, but this option is resorted to in extreme cases. The wall type of processing is very simple, much more complicated is the processing of the plastic of the ceiling. But this only happens because several people need to be involved in the installation of panels on the ceiling.
I would also like to give some tips for those who nevertheless decided to make a room in plastic on their own:
As a result of the article, I would like to wish every master a lot of patience in working with such material. Make a detailed schedule and plan for what you will do and only then get to work. For the ideal look, the walls should be as flat as possible. If there are beveled corners in the room, then it is better to choose another option for finishing or initially align all the walls. Good luck in your endeavors!
Video "Finishing the kitchen with PVC panels"
The post shows how you can easily decorate the kitchen with PVC panels.
Wall panels made of polyvinyl chloride are the simplest, fastest and cheapest way of interior decoration. Since this material is easy to clean, it perfectly tolerates high humidity, it has a very affordable price, its use is especially justified when arranging a kitchen to close walls and an apron.
At the same time, some features of this material should be taken into account:
Knowing these features, it becomes clear how important it is to correctly perform the work, using wall plastic panels only where it is permissible.
- Actually, the wall plastic panels themselves. Their length can be 270, 300 or 600 cm, and the working width is 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 30 or 33.3 cm.
- Profiles for joints, corners, plinths, start, finish.
- Frame material and fasteners.
Often, wooden slats are used to create the frame, but in the kitchen room, due to high humidity, the tree can swell and deform, which will entail a violation of the integrity of the finish.
For kitchen decoration, metal profiles are preferred as a frame. Among other things, such a frame is easier to align, and the price of an aluminum profile is comparable to the cost of wood. If you intend to use wall plastic panels not only for the walls of the kitchen, but also in order to sheathe the apron, then it is worth asking the seller for a certificate when buying.
This document contains information about where it is permissible to use this PFC, it allows you to understand whether it is suitable for such a hot place.
For fastening to wooden slats, staples and a stapler are used, but in the case of a metal frame, you will have to use small self-tapping screws - "fleas".
When calculating the number of materials, you should take into account the dimensions of the openings, the length of the corners, take into account the apron and other points. The price, together with all additional materials, may differ significantly from the cost of plastic alone.
Tool
Everyone who loves to craft something at home with their own hands surely has the required tools.
To sheathe the walls of the kitchen with plastic panels, you will need:
- chopping cord;
- roulette;
- hydro level, bubble level;
- drill or hammer drill;
- screwdriver;
- tool for cutting plastic.
Plating process
Work begins with marking and assembling the frame. If it is supposed to install the wall panels vertically, then the frame strips must be mounted horizontally and vice versa.
An apron is usually easier to panel than a simple wall, because cabinets and work surfaces can be removed, giving yourself room to maneuver. The walls are limited by the floor and ceiling.
You just need to make sure that the apron does not crawl out of the dimensions, otherwise there will be difficulties with the re-installation of the furniture.
You can combine wall panels of different colors, finish one wall with plastic panels in both vertical and horizontal orientation. You just need to install an H-shaped molding at the junction.
If you don't do it yourself
The work is not difficult, but it makes sense to hire professionals to get an impeccable result. It will not cost much at all; together with the work on assembling the frame, finishing with plastic panels can cost from 500 rubles per square meter.
Naturally, the price will increase if the work becomes more complicated - a large number of corners, openings, etc.
If you need to install wall panels on an apron, then you need to remember to take into account its area, as well as agree on who will clean and install the kitchen furniture.
Since people use the kitchen almost every day, it is advisable to complete all the work as quickly as possible. An experienced builder can solve a problem in one day. However, if the kitchen room is large in size or the design involves many complex elements, then the terms can increase several times.
To increase the speed of work, you can attract not one employee, but a whole team, but in any case you will have to accept that the price of the service will increase significantly.
But even the most difficult option will cost less than finishing with tiles or other materials. Including due to the fact that the price of plastic finishing materials is very low.
The kitchen accumulates a system of utilities and electrical wiring, there is a large number of household appliances. Finishing the kitchen with plastic panels will allow you to get a comfortable, beautiful, functional room.
Can't only be missed important point when renovating a kitchen - its working area where food is prepared. The areas adjacent to the hob are splashed with grease and get dirty quickly.
Ceramic tiles serve as cladding for these surfaces.
For many years, tile has been associated with kitchen and bathroom furnishings. They dreamed of it as an ideal variant of obtaining a beautiful, durable, easy-to-clean surface with a wide variety of patterns.
Properties of new finishing materials
Until recently, panels for kitchen decoration were considered unhealthy. Chemical products, and what if there is a fire?
Such common judgments were common among many. "Facts are stubborn things" and talk about interesting things.
So:
- Covering the kitchen with plastic panels will provide a surface that does not support the combustion process and has high level security.
- Environmentally friendly material is used for the manufacture of panels. It does not have harmful constituents such as cadmium, asbestos and others.
- Durable finishing with kitchen panels is ensured by their moisture resistance and high material strength. It does not deform due to mechanical stress and temperature differences.
- The plastic panel has increased thermal conductivity and sound insulation.
- The panels for finishing the walls of the kitchen consist of insulated cells and there are no pores on its surface, which meets the requirements of hygiene.
- Plastic panels do not deform when the walls of a new house shrink.
- They do not require preliminary preparation of surfaces before their installation.
Positive aspects of paneling
Old paint and wallpaper coating, small cracks can not be touched, there is no need to plaster the surface. There is no dirt, dust, accompanying elements of any repair.
Advice on how to decorate a kitchen with plastic panels video allows your eyes to see and understand what is demonstrated by one of the cleanest, driest and easiest finishing methods.
As:
- Kitchen renovation and decoration with wall panels is done quickly and with pleasure.
- Perfectly smooth walls are obtained.
- Various textures and colors of panels provide an opportunity to get a kitchen to your liking.
- Irregularities, wall protrusions, electrical wiring, pipes are easily hidden.
The surface of the walls of the kitchen, the windows of which face the sunny side, are recommended to be finished in "cold" tones. They create comfort, peace and tranquility.
Kitchen wall cladding on the shaded side in golden yellow, beige or other light colors attracts attention and evokes a joyful mood.
Attention: Plastic panels are mounted directly to the wall or ceiling if the work is carried out in a dry room and the walls have a level surface.
PVC - a new generation material
New life and further development of the well-known material polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gave its practicality, durability, visual appeal and the latest developments - environmental safety.
Decorating the kitchen with wall panels is becoming quite popular. We can say more that the installation of PVC panels is so simple that even an amateur can do it with his own hands.
Installing plastic
Determining the amount of materials begins with measuring surfaces and calculating their area. In the video showing the variety of plastic panels, their different lengths and widths are noticeable.
Attention: Buy panels with a stock and the same shades.
Do not forget that finishing the kitchen with pvc panels requires the purchase of accessories (docking profile and molding), which are used between the panels during the assembly of the main decorative transition.
Tools
- Mounting level.
- Perforator and screwdriver.
- Tape measure, square and pencil.
- A hacksaw, scissors and a stationery knife.
Finishing the kitchen with pvc panels begins with the device of the frame. A wooden or metal frame made of guides is used.
The wooden frame is made very simply from slats 10-20 mm thick. Planks (slats) are vertically attached to the wall after 50-70 cm, on them the slats are horizontally fixed at the top, bottom and center.
Horizontal slats are placed strictly in level, parallel to each other, in order to avoid "overlap" of the corners during installation.
Plastic panels or how to fix it correctly
The kitchen is decorated with pvc panels with special metal holders:
- The holders are inserted into the joint edges of the panels themselves.
- Attached with nails to horizontal strips.
- The work is similar, and gradually, the plastic panels are assembled one by one onto the frame.
Attention: The direction of installation of the panels from the corner to the doors.
- The corner of the panel row is completed with an external and internal joint profile (depending on the angle), and the edges with a finishing molding. The kitchen is the place where the oven works and gas stove that is, there is thermal expansion of the materials.
Therefore, the panels are bonded with a small gap. - Pvc kitchen paneling is done in a different way, called a "new mounting profile".
Replaces wooden blocks and snaps the plastic panel with special brackets included in the mounting profile. Fastening is done in the same way as wooden planks, after 30-50 cm.
So:
- The first panel, inserted into the corner profile, is snapped into place with a bracket to the mounting rail.
- The next panel, inserted into the first, is also snapped into a bracket. The mounting profile is a material that can be cut well with a hacksaw.
Do-it-yourself finishing with pvc panels in the kitchen using a mounting profile showed the advantages of the new material. - Instant panel mounting.
- The profile itself is made of plastic, it is not afraid of dampness, mold, mildew.
- Can serve as a conduit for cable connections and wiring.
- Dismantling of plastic panels can be done without damage or breakage.
- Installation does not require the purchase of additional tools.
Significant savings, compared to finishing the kitchen with tiles by 40%, the ability to carry out all the work on their own with minimal time and cleanliness - this is what finishing with plastic panels gives and why it is so popular in recent years.
For quite a long time, it was believed that PVC panels can be used for sheathing only economy-class kitchens, like Khrushchev. It was believed that the plastic looks poor, deteriorates rather quickly and is afraid of scratches. However, all of the above applies only to cheap types of PVC lining.
Decorating a kitchen with plastic panels can look stylish, original and elegant.
The kitchen is a special room. Here, the cladding material is subjected to the most severe tests. These are temperature changes, and high humidity, and the effect of steam, and a wide variety of pollutants - from ordinary house dust to indelible food colors.
Tiling is considered the most versatile option. Ceramics does not absorb moisture and is indifferent to temperature extremes. But it also has a drawback: the tile perfectly conducts heat, so the surface of such a wall is always cool, which contributes to the active deposition of steam. As a result, only a kitchen apron is usually finished with tiles.
Plastic panels, despite their low mechanical strength, meet all other requirements.
Panels for interior decoration.
- Moisture resistance - plastic does not interact with water or steam.
- The material is extremely easy to clean of any kind of kitchen contaminants. Wall panels can indeed be cleaned with one stroke of a sponge.
- Low thermal conductivity compared to metal and stone. The finish remains warm to the touch and the steam does not condense as much.
- Plastic wall panels are dielectric and do not conduct electricity.
- The most varied designs. You can choose not only the color and shade, but also the texture, pattern, ornament, imitation of any natural material, and so on - ad infinitum. Modern plastic products are quite capable of imitating metal and mirror surfaces.
- High-quality wall panels are characterized by the stability of dimensional parameters, which greatly facilitates installation and further use: after installation, the kitchen apron and walls do not deform.
- Installation of the product is extremely simple: you can do it yourself without having much experience with building material... Wall panels can be mounted on a frame, and with a flat surface of the wall, simply glued.
Of course, plastics also have disadvantages:
- The material can be easily scratched and damaged with a slight impact: the finish does not differ in high mechanical strength.
- Some types fade under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, but this mainly concerns the material, the design of which is provided by the thermal transfer of the pattern.
- Fire hazard - appropriate components are added to the plastic during production that reduce the ability organic material to fire.
- However, this does not reduce the instability to high temperatures: the plastic sheets deform and melt from the heat.
The material is produced in a variety of standard sizes, which allows you to create a unique design at the most affordable price.
- Lining- resembles a finishing board. The width varies from 10 to 12.5 cm, and the length can be up to 6 meters. Most often, the lining imitates wood, however, monochrome coloring is not so rare. Depending on the configuration of the kitchen, the material is laid in different ways: horizontally, if they want to visually expand the room; or vertically, if you need to raise the ceiling; diagonally or even by combining different ways styling.
Kitchen design, finished with clapboard.
Panels that reproduce artificial or a natural stone... In combination with patterned border tiles, the wall decoration looks very impressive. An example can be seen in the next photo.
- You can also choose very large products - sheets. Their width is 0.8–2.03 m, and their length is 1.5–4.05 m. The design, like that of the panels, is varied: monochrome coloring, ornaments, images, imitation of stone, wood, tiles and others.
The most popular options include plastic panels: their installation is much easier, and with your own hands you can sheathe not only a kitchen apron, but all the walls.
Paneled kitchen design.
The method by which the pattern is applied to the surface affects not only the design, but also the user characteristics of the material.
- Offset printing- wall panels are rolled under patterned shafts. The image applied in this way is very reliable and looks natural.
Material for interior decoration with offset printing.
These methods are used for panels intended for interior decoration.
The material for interior decoration can be fixed directly to the surface or installed on the frame.
Installation methods
The first method is possible only with a flat surface of the walls, which happens quite rarely. The second method allows you to insulate the room, if necessary, and provides access to communications, which is much more in demand. In any case, the trim on the frame is much easier to repair and replace.
How to fix plastic panels
- Before making an apron or installing panels, you need to prepare them.
All protruding parts are removed: in the kitchen, these are mainly sockets and switches.
It would be quite useful to apply a layer of plaster with an antiseptic effect to the surface under the apron and wall cladding.
You can make a frame from a wooden bar or metal slats. Since the cladding is to be done in the kitchen, where the humidity is high, a galvanized metal profile should be used. And if it is already decided to build an apron on a wooden crate, then you should take care of the careful processing of the timber with fire retardants and antiseptic compounds.
Preparing to install the frame
Docking of PVC elements is made according to the principle of a thorn in a groove, which greatly facilitates the work. It takes very little time to finish the apron or cover all the walls.
Installation is carried out on glue
In the next video, kitchen paneling is done by specialists.
Modern plastic panels are very diverse. Kitchen design with their help can be very unusual and original. At the same time, the cost of the material is quite affordable, and a beginner can also handle the installation.
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A kitchen is a room with a special mode of operation. During cooking, moisture and various impurities accumulate on the walls of the room. The finishing material for the walls of the kitchen should repel moisture and be easy to clean with standard means. Many property owners use ceramic tiles on their walls, but these are not the only materials available. These products can be successfully replaced with PVC panels for the kitchen.
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Advantages and disadvantages of PVC panels
Products made of polyvinyl chloride are notable for their low cost, due to low production costs and low cost of raw materials. Other advantages of plastic are:
- A small mass of parts, which simplifies the renovation of the kitchen with PVC panels.
- The material resists moisture well. The plastic surface can be washed and the stains can be wiped off with a sponge. Moisture trapped on the plane will not be absorbed into its structure, it will soon evaporate.
- Long period of material exploitation. Such products can last up to 10 years while maintaining their basic qualities.
- Mold and rot do not appear on the surface of the products under consideration, the material does not conduct current.
- Plastic panels for the kitchen are easy to install. These elements can be installed with your own hands with minimal time and physical effort.
- The products have an attractive appearance, which allows the user to choose the option that suits them.
- Plastic is resistant to sudden changes in temperature.
There are really many advantages to PVC panels, but this material has several significant disadvantages. This is flammability, products ignite on contact with open fire. In addition, the material in question is not strong enough with respect to mechanical stress.
Varieties of panels
Kitchen paneling starts with choosing suitable option products. The material can be designed in different ways, but it must fit into the existing design of the room.
Lining
The material in question resembles a lining made of wood. It is used not only for wall decoration. In addition, the product is used for the device of the apron. Let's get acquainted with the features of the lining:
- The width of the products is 10-12 centimeters, the length of individual elements reaches 6 meters.
- The surface of the lining for the kitchen often imitates wood, but there are models with a monochrome color.
- The material is strong enough.
Plastic kitchen panels are often installed vertically, which will visually increase the height of the room. To expand the room, the lining is laid horizontally; there is also a combined installation option.
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Set panels, slats
One of the options for wall decoration is plastic panels for the kitchen. The photo shows how beautiful and harmonious they can look indoors.
The main features of the products:
- The width is within 25-50 centimeters, the length of the material is 2.6-3 meters.
- By the method of fastening and appearance, the slats resemble lining.
- The material in question is fixed on a pre-installed crate, and the joints are covered with moldings.
Rack type-setting elements are used for finishing all surfaces in the kitchen.
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Tile
PVC tiles are somewhat similar to ceramics. These products can have different sizes and surface colors.
Tile characteristics:
- The most popular product sizes are considered to be 30 * 30 centimeters.
- The thickness of the tiles is 8-25 centimeters.
- The material is mainly used for apron mounting.
- The design of the tiles can be very diverse, its surface imitates wood, natural stone, etc.
For the installation of plastic products, a crate is used. The tiles are connected into a single structure thanks to the use of locks that work according to the groove-comb principle.
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Sheet plastic
This material looks like a tile in appearance, but it is much longer and wider than its counterpart. The thickness of the plastic sheet is in the range of 3-6 millimeters. After installing such parts, all joints are filled with sealant.
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When buying plastic panels, you must follow these recommendations:
- The overall dimensions of the products should slightly overlap the apron area in order to hide the unfinished walls behind the stove, cabinet or table.
- When device decorative elements Buy products that are resistant to high temperatures near the hob.
- The design of the products, as well as their color scheme, is selected in accordance with the dimensions and interior of the room. So dark tones are better suited for spacious rooms, at the same time, light shades can visually expand the space of a small kitchen.
To diversify the design of the room, purchase various metal inserts or products that imitate the surface of a tree.
Color and pattern
Decorating the kitchen with wall panels looks very original and unusual. To decorate wall surfaces are used different kinds products in different colors. Let's consider the most popular options:
- One-color products with red, white, orange, white, blue, blue, green or brown surfaces.
- Materials that imitate wood texture, natural stone or water surface.
In addition to these types, there are models of wall panels on which images of various vegetables, plants and other patterns are applied.
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Kitchen apron decoration
The kitchen apron is in the work area, but it adds a special style to the whole room. This element must fit into the existing interior and perfectly match all furniture elements.
When using PVC panels in the kitchen instead of tiles for the apron, consider the following:
- The material must protect the wall from water, splashes of oil or grease, dust and accumulation of dirt.
- Housewives prepare food in the work area, so it is necessary to choose plastic products with high strength values.
A unique apron with images of vegetables and fruits will allow you to decorate the kitchen. When choosing this option, make sure that the appearance of the work area fits into the design of the room.
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Kitchen surface finishing with plastic panels
Before laying plastic panels in the kitchen instead of tiles, it is necessary to consider all the stages of work.
Required tools
First, you need to measure the room and buy the required amount of material. An additional 5% is added to the calculated value for a possible trimming. After that, we prepare a working tool:
- electric drill and set of drills;
- puncher;
- construction tape for measurements;
- pencil;
- building level;
- stationery knife.
When all the inventory is ready, you can start the main process.
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Preparatory work
Wall preparation consists of removing the old coating. If old wallpaper remains on the base, they are soaked in water, and then cleaned off with a metal spatula. Previously painted walls are cleaned using an electric drill with a nozzle. In addition, the paint can be removed with a construction hairdryer, when the coating is blown, it is carefully removed with a spatula. All irregularities and cracks on the base are putty. After the surface is dry, it must be sanded.
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Wireframe method
To install panels using this method, it is necessary to prepare flat wooden slats or a special metal profile for the frame device. Wood products are impregnated with antiseptics and fire retardants. Such solutions will protect the material from overheating, prevent mold and rot.
Installation of panels is carried out in the following order:
- The guides are attached to the base with dowels. Self-tapping screws can be used for the same purpose. The planks are oriented at an angle of 90 degrees in relation to the decorative elements.
- The frame elements must bypass all engineering communications.
- During the installation of the guides, they use the building level, all the slats must be strictly vertical and form one plane.
- The distance between the guides is within 40 centimeters.
After the installation of the frame, the installation of fittings, external and internal corners, as well as final components is carried out. In the case of installing panels on the entire surface of the wall, a ceiling plinth is fixed in the upper part of the room. Installation of panels starts from the corner, while a groove is cut off at the side element, which will create a high-quality joining. The position of the decorative elements is checked using a level, they are fixed to the frame with staples or self-tapping screws.
Frameless method
In this case, the installation of PVC products is similar to the installation of tiles. First you need to level and prime the base surface. When the solution is dry, the master mixes the glue according to the instructions on the package.
The mortar is applied to the wall with a notched trowel, then the panel is laid on the mixture. The rest of the products are pressed against the wall, and then joined on the locks. The outer panels are fixed to the surface with staples. Self-tapping screws can be used for the same purpose. During the work, the position of the panels is checked by the building level.
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Conclusion
Decorating a kitchen with plastic products is considered one of the most practical finishing options. For this work, it is necessary to choose durable, wear-resistant and fire-resistant materials. The created surface should be in harmony with all elements of the furniture, therefore, before carrying out work, you must view a photo with various decoration options for the existing interior.
