You started a repair in the bathroom, but do not know which side to approach this? Do you associate a tile exclusively with a hospital? Do you want to save and do everything as quickly as possible? Then plastic panels for bathrooms are just what you need. In this article, we'll talk about what is different about this material, and what you need to know when buying it and installing it.
For or against?
Plastic in the environment of builders is considered an ideal finishing material of economy class: it is cheap, practical, durable enough. From it, for example, you get beautiful panels for bathrooms, resistant to moisture and high temperatures. Hardly the main advantage is that they are easy to install: you can forget about the long and methodical laying of tiles, as well as the pre-treatment of walls. Special care for them is also not required: it is enough to periodically treat them with a usual cleaning agent. Finally, with the help of such panels you can hide the wiring, pipes and other elements that contradict the concept of your design. Among the shortcomings, experts say that the strength and lack of environmental friendliness are lower than that of tiles.
Secrets of choice
Wall panels for bathroom are divided into several categories, so before going to the store you should decide what exactly you want to see at home. By the type of coating, they can be matte and glossy, and by the type of joint - suture and seamless. In addition, the panels can be decorated with a pattern. In this case, you have to choose whether it will be applied directly to the plastic or to a special film glued to the surface. In both cases, experts advise buying products from one production lot to exclude the possibility that their shade will differ.
When buying, carefully inspect the finishing material for scratches, dents and other damages. Pay special attention to the ribs: the more of them, the longer the panels last. The front part of them must be perfectly even and smooth, the frame - not to be seen and not to be probed. Look at the panels not only from the front, but at an angle, and from the inside. Make sure that the back is made of the same material as the front, and has no foreign impurities. Do not be lazy and take with you to the store roulette: timely measurements will save you from possible inconsistencies in the future.
Ways of fastening
Finishing the bathroom with plastic panels can be carried out in two ways: with the help of screws and special glue. Both methods have their adherents. In the first case, you will have to drill a lot of holes, but later you will be able to quickly return the room to its former form - it will be enough to unscrew the screws. It should be noted, however, that this method is most likely not suitable for owners of small "Khrushchev" and combined bathrooms, as the frame takes up a lot of space and narrows the already small space. The second option does not require much effort: you simply clean the work surface, degrease it, dry and glue the panels. But do not forget that removing them after this will be extremely problematic. Are you firmly sure of your choice? Then make sure that your walls are perfectly smooth and smooth, because all the flaws will be as in the palm of your hand.
Helpful Tips
Whichever method you choose, let the panels "lie back": after the purchase, even after a few days. Installation work is best done at a temperature not lower than + 10 ° С. When installing the panels next to the radiators, do not forget about the protective screens. That, in fact, that's all. Stick to these simple recommendations and you will get a wonderful bathroom.
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