Currently, manufacturers offer a huge selection of materials for finishing works. This variety helps to facilitate the repair process and make its results durable. In the bathroom, toilet , kitchen is often used plastic decoration of walls and ceiling. This material has the following positive characteristics:
- low cost;
- simplicity of installation;
- absence of complications in care;
- resistance to high humidity.
Sheathing of the ceiling with plastic panels does not require special knowledge and qualification, therefore many wish to try to perform these works on their own. Indeed, this part of the repair can be carried out without the help of professionals. But all the same, you should study in advance the answer to the question, how to fix the ceiling with plastic panels and get acquainted with the recommendations.
Preparatory stage
First of all, you need to purchase directly in the specialized shops panels, profiles, dowels, sandpaper. All this will be necessary for installing the ceiling of the bathroom.
Progress
The ceiling is decorated with plastic in several stages.
- Before you can cover the ceiling with panels, you need to prepare a frame. To do this, fix the guides to the dowel nails along the perimeter of the wall. Profiles are best used galvanized. In order to avoid the sagging of the frame, you need to fix the suspension, the distance between which should be approximately 60 cm along one line. For profiles, choose a distance of 50 cm.
- On the perimeter of the screws it is necessary to fix the curb. At the same time, you need to pay close attention to the joining of the profiles. After all, the accuracy of their connection directly affects the appearance of the room.
- The paneling of the ceiling is done across the profiles. Cut to the desired length of the panel can be a hacksaw and even a knife. It is better to cut edges with sandpaper. The edge of the panel should be inserted into the profile, so that it is placed on it from three sides.
- Next, you need to fix the remaining side of the panel and move on to fastening the next one. The work will be carried out on a similar principle until the end. Only one of the parties will be attached not to the profile, but to the previous panel.
- All gaps can be treated with acrylic sealant. After finishing the installation work, install the built-in lighting fixtures.
The installation though does not require special preparation, but care and accuracy are required at all stages.