Suspended ceiling plastic panels. How to make a ceiling from plastic panels

The domestic construction market today is full of various kinds of materials for decorating the ceiling surface in a country house or city apartment. Most of them are really worth the attention of buyers, and especially, the PVC panel ceiling, tools, bathroom installation procedures and expert tips further.

If we start from the “cost” criterion, then the PVC ceiling finish occupies a leading position among other materials that can be used. It is carried out using PVC panels, which provide a person with the opportunity to easily and without difficulty sheathe the surface of the ceiling in a room for any purpose. It is no less interesting to use MDF boards: suspended structures made of MDF look expensive and attractive. However, they show a low degree of moisture resistance.

This method of finishing can be done by hand without first leveling the base, this fact allows you to save a lot in the repair process. And the technology of creating PVC ceilings is not at all complicated. It is enough to study the technology and ask for the opinion of qualified specialists, and even without experience, you can do such a finish with your own hands.

Advantages of PVC ceilings

In recent years, in a bathroom where MDF cannot be used, it is incredibly popular to finish the ceiling surface with polyvinyl chloride panels. This trend is explained by a large number of advantages of this technology.

Advantage	Meaning
durability	the service life of such ceilings, subject to proper installation of the structure, is calculated in decades
practicality	unlike MDF boards, they are easily wiped from dust and dirt with a damp cloth, dry quickly
bright color variation	allows you to use this finish in bathrooms of different styles and colors
easy mounting technology	if desired, such a finish can be done by hand without the help of experienced builders
resistance to high humidity	provides the ability to mount such ceilings in bathrooms, saunas, baths, where MDF cannot be used

What tools and materials will be needed

To create ceilings, special PVC panels are used. Today, in construction stores, you can purchase similar material in the form of sheets of standard size with a width of 25 and 50 cm. To calculate its current volume, you will need to take measurements of the bathroom, calculate its area and add another 15% to this number for cutting sheets.

More materials needed:

• fixation of PVC panels is carried out using special fasteners (screws with a press washer or special metal clips) on a pre-formed frame. The latter is created on the ceiling surface from a special profile with a small step;
• also, a U-shaped plastic profile is mounted around the perimeter of the room, into which the edges of the sheet material are subsequently inserted. The profile must be fixed with plastic dowels with nails-screws;
• the crate is made of a wooden beam with dimensions of 20x40 mm. Also for these purposes, you can use a metal profile intended for drywall. If we are talking about a bathroom, then the metal profile will be the only right decision. A tree with high humidity, which is typical for a bathroom, will quickly dry out and become unusable.

PVC panels can be of different colors

Installation of suspended structures using PVC boards is carried out using the same tools as in the case of MDF:

• screwdriver;
• yardstick;
• level;
• a hammer;
• miter box;
• hand saw;

Plastic panel ceiling mounting tools

Installation of PVC panels

It is not necessary to be a professional builder to renovate a bathroom in your country cottage and city apartment. The main thing is to determine for yourself what result you want to see. If you are looking for durable, practical and beautiful ceilings, opt for the option of using polyvinyl chloride boards. This is a good choice for the bathroom.

To install PVC slab ceilings with your own hands, you need to follow a certain procedure. All work can be conditionally divided into stages. Let's talk about each next.

Training

Despite the fact that the ceiling surface will become completely hidden from human eyes, it must be cleaned of any elements present on it. If this recommendation is neglected, such elements may fall off in the future, damaging the structure.

So, it is worth removing the old plaster with your own hands and so on. Further, the base is carefully primed with a special compound. And only after priming, marking should be carried out for the installation of a metal frame.

Prepared ceiling surface

markup

On each wall around the entire perimeter of the room, you need to draw a line to indicate a single level of the future suspended structure. At this stage of work, it is important to take into account the parameters of the lighting fixtures that are planned to be installed. The curvature of the base, hidden wiring and communications of a different kind are also taken into account. So for wiring between the upper edge of the metal frame and the ceiling, a 2 cm gap is left.

For a guide when measuring the descent, choose the lowest point on the base. Focusing on it, the marks are transferred to the walls using a level. To connect the marks with a line, you can use a rope coated with chalk. It is pressed against the wall surface according to the marks, and the chalk will leave a neat mark on the wall. After delineating the perimeter, proceed to the marking of the supporting elements of the frame.

Ceiling surface marking

The metal profile is placed perpendicular to the selected direction of the PVC panels in increments of 50 cm. If you select a larger parameter, the hinged structure may sag.

Installation of a metal frame

To install the frame with your own hands in the bathroom, it is better to prefer a galvanized steel profile. This is a durable and durable option that needs to be fixed with U-shaped elements. The latter are located in increments of 70-80 cm and are mounted to the ceiling surface with anchors with a driven wedge, and to the metal profile - with screws with a drill at the end.

There is no need to install jumpers between the supporting elements of the frame. This is required in places where heavy elements are attached: chandeliers and so on. Next, you need to lay the power cables for organizing lighting. To mount a spot light, loops 15 cm long should be made.

Hangers for fastening profiles

Metal frame for PVC panels

Fastening metal frame parts

When using PVC boards, as well as when using MDF, the wires must be hidden inside the corrugations. These are the fire safety requirements.

Installation of PVC boards

Next, you should proceed to the installation of panels with your own hands. This process is distinguished by a high degree of responsibility, because the mistakes made here will negate all the preliminary work. The first strip is wound into a U-shaped metal profile. Builders with experience recommend cutting at the edge of the strip. When she got up, the material must be fastened with screws to each supporting metal profile. Cutting a strip of the current size is carried out by using a knife or a hand saw, because the panels are cut quite easily.

Experienced craftsmen will tell you that the panel should be cut to a length less than the gap between the walls. Thus, from the ends there should be a gap between the material and the wall.

The next strip should be applied to the lock along the entire length at a small angle and brought into it. Next, the second side of the strip must be pressed against the metal frame and fixed on it with screws. In order for all the strips to be brought as close as possible, it is necessary to use a bar of the same material. It is tapped with a hammer, after inserting the element into the groove. However, excessive force should not be applied, otherwise the material may be damaged.

Panel installation

Panel fixing

Fastening with clamps

It is good if the work is done with an assistant. Or you can use simple props. Difficulties arise only when attaching the last strip. To avoid them, you can change the direction of the last strip and cut the material along the entire length from the side where there is a groove to the current width. Then, it remains only to fasten the last part, attaching tightly to the penultimate socket.

Final stage

After all the PVC plates are installed, you can proceed to finishing the structure. It involves the use of plinth around the entire perimeter of the room. This element is fixed on the wall with liquid nails. However, it is necessary to apply the composition to the product only on one side of it. The smeared side is applied either to the ceiling or to the wall surface. If a collapsible type of plinth is used, then it is enough just to snap the mating part. In the corners of the room, special adapter sleeves are used. And for the installation of lighting fixtures, holes of the appropriate diameter are made.

At the end of the work, baguettes are installed around the perimeter

Plastic (PVC) panels or lining, as they are also called, are very easy to install, beautiful and have quite affordable prices. This page contains a video - how to make a modern ceiling from plastic panels, as well as an explanation of it in the form of step-by-step installation instructions.

Combining visual information with textual information, you will very quickly understand how to make a ceiling from panels yourself.

Step-by-step instruction

Ceiling markings and frame

• To mark the ceiling, you will need a water level, it is especially necessary in a large room, because how to make a modern ceiling from plastic panels if you do not build an even frame at the same time ?!
  And for this, arbitrarily put a mark on the wall, but consider the distance from the lowest point of the main ceiling. It should be no less than the thickness of the wooden or metal profile from which you will make the suspension frame.
  Now, using the water level, transfer the mark to all corners of the room.
• If the room is small, then you can get by with the usual long level or even short, but attaching it to the building rule.
  And how to make a plastic ceiling from panels if the walls are lined with ceramic tiles? Even easier, because you can focus on the seam between the tiles or on the end of the top row of tiles.

• You need to draw a control line between the marks and, to speed up this process, use a chokeline (paint cord).
  Its length should be enough for almost any size room, so it is enough to stretch the thread from one corner mark to another and, pulling it, beat off the line for the frame.

• After that, install U-shaped tape hangers on the main shelf - they can be used for both metal and wooden profiles. The distance between hangers in the profile line should not exceed 50-60 cm.

• But how to make a ceiling surface from plastic panels, on a wooden or metal base? By and large, it will be right this way and that - the appearance and quality will not suffer from this, in any case.
• For a metal frame around the perimeter of the room, screw the UD profile so that its lower edge lies on the control line.
  The distance in places of fixation is 40-50 cm, but sometimes in such profiles there are already ready-made holes for mounting, and you can navigate through them.

• Cut the CD profile to the desired size, and it will be equal to the distance between the walls minus 5 mm, which must be taken away - in order for the profile to be inserted without deformation.
  The distance between should be an average of 40-50 cm, that is, if there are built-in lamps on the lining, do less, and if the panels do not load, more.

• We continue to consider how to make a modern ceiling from plastic panels yourself and at the same time with a flat plane. This is quite difficult, especially if the room has a large perimeter.
  But there is always a way out - pull a nylon thread under the frame in the center of the ceiling, fixing it on self-tapping screws to the UD profiles.
• To prevent the profiles from pulling the nylon - pull each of them with a suspension, simply bending its ears under the CD. When the thread is completely free, start leveling the plane of the frame, exposing each profile separately.
  Screw it to the pawns with special small self-tapping screws and connect the CD and UD with the same screws.

• Now let's look at how to make a modern ceiling from plastic panels on a wooden frame yourself, or rather, installation of the device itself from wood.
  All parameters for distances remain the same, but the rail can be deformed, so in order to align it, add suspensions as needed.
  Such a device has one advantage - it is not necessary to install a profile around the perimeter.
• So, we are learning how to make plastic ceilings from panels and continue to mount a wooden frame. The rail with its edges is set along the control line, and the center is aligned along the thread and using the building rule.
  The end profiles must be installed close to the wall.

Advice. For fastening to the ceiling and wall of profiles and hangers for the suspended frame, plastic dowels 6 mm in diameter and screws 4-5 mm thick are usually used. If you decide to use impact dowels, then this can be done only if the dowel itself fits tightly into the body, because the screw included in the kit is thin and does not expand the plastic well.

Advice. After installing the frame, you need to do the wiring - use a cable channel for this in the form of a corrugated metal or plastic hose and attach it to the main ceiling. This will protect against various force majeure and the ceiling, even with a possible short circuit, will not deteriorate.

Panel mounting

• Now, how to make panels on a metal frame? If you install an L-profile for lining, then screw it with self-tapping screws with a press washer, and if you subsequently mount a ceiling plinth, then fix the first panel from the wall with the same screws. Twist them in such a way that they can be covered with a fillet.
  
• And how to make a design with panels on a wooden frame? Likewise. Only now, instead of self-tapping screws, you can use staples and hammer them with a stapler.
• Watching the video - how to make a ceiling from plastic panels will solidify your knowledge, but remember one thing - you will never know how to make a panel on the ceiling if you do not have practice.

Conclusion

If you have learned how to make a ceiling structure from plastic panels and continue to work on your own, then over time you will acquire certain skills and techniques that are peculiar to you alone. Each master has his own installation style, sometimes even different from the manufacturer's instructions.

Plastic has many supporters and no less opponents. But if you need an inexpensive, quickly mounted and attractive finish, then one of the most popular options is plastic panels. Every year their range is increasing. There are plain, striped, checkered, with flowers and floral elements, imitating brickwork, natural stones, etc. Of all this variety, the ceiling of plastic panels is usually made plain. And most often - white or very close to it - with a slight shade, such as "baked milk", ecru, ivory, etc.

According to the type of surface, they can be glossy or matte. There are collections with a rough surface - for those who prefer original solutions. Also available with glitter inserts. But since the ceiling of plastic panels is almost always made in technical rooms - kitchen, bathroom, toilet, on the balcony - small, as a rule, sizes make you choose a glossy surface: it visually raises the ceiling, and due to reflection, the room seems more spacious. Also, the reflections on the ceiling increase the illumination - with a matte ceiling, you need to take more lamps or increase their power.

Harmful or not

You can often hear that there is no place for plastic in the house. Maybe, but plastic is almost everywhere. They even pack goods into it, we have many products in the kitchen and in the bathroom also made of plastic. PVC panels are made from the same group of plastics as syringes and food containers. What is nice is that this material does not have pores in which bacteria and other microorganisms can settle. If there is a nutrient medium on the surface and conditions are favorable, they will multiply, but they can be removed with one movement of a rag dipped in soapy water or a disinfectant solution. Plastic panels are really hygienic. Evidence can be considered the fact that the sanitary station allows them to decorate medical institutions.

There are plastic mirror panels or with mirror parts - stripes

The second point that stops many is the flammability of plastics. They really are on fire. They begin to maintain a flame at a temperature of + 360 ° C. For comparison: and fiberboard, start to burn at +250°C. If we compare these materials in terms of the amount of smoke emitted, then plastics emit 40-50% less smoke.

Another argument: the ceiling of plastic panels does not breathe. If you live in a private house, and you have a ventilated attic above, air exchange is important. If you live in a high-rise building, you still need to equip a ventilation system, which is a must in both the kitchen and the bathroom with a toilet. And to prevent condensation from accumulating behind the ceiling, build a pair of ventilation grilles into the ceiling in opposite corners. Although, the ceiling is still leaky and with sufficient air exchange, no problems arise.

Types of plastic ceiling panels

All PVC panels are divided into two categories: wall and ceiling. They differ in rigidity and weight: mechanical strength is unimportant on the ceiling, therefore the material is made lightweight, with thin walls. You need to handle them carefully: you can even crush them with two fingers. Is it possible to mount wall panels on the ceiling. It is possible, but they are more expensive, and their higher strength is unclaimed. In addition, they are heavier, because the load on the frame will be slightly increased (if any) and this must be taken into account when installing it.

Now about the dimensions of the panels and the types of their surfaces. There is a material whose appearance resembles a lining: the same strips, only made of plastic. The ceiling of such panels is also called slatted because the surface is very similar in appearance.

An almost flat, crack-free surface, with hardly distinguishable joints, is obtained from seamless plastic panels. The joints of such panels are almost imperceptible: the front surface is even and smooth, and on the sides there is a spike and a groove, as on a conventional lining, with which the skin is assembled.

There is also sheet plastic. It is more difficult to work with it and it is used little: it is necessary if columns or other non-linear surfaces are trimmed, and it is more convenient to assemble the ceiling from rails.

The advantages of ceilings made of plastic panels include the ease of care for them: almost any contamination is washed off with warm soapy water. The appearance remains unchanged for about 5-10 years - it depends on the quality of the plastic.

How to make a ceiling from plastic panels

When buying PVC rails, you will also need finishing profiles - moldings - with the help of which the ends and joints are formed. Their choice depends on the configuration of your room and on how exactly you are going to make the ceiling. There are two options: make a false ceiling or attach plastic directly to the main one.

Suspended ceiling made of plastic panels

On the one hand, a suspended ceiling allows you to covertly lay communications without chasing the walls. On the other hand, it "eats" some height. It will take a minimum of 3 cm. But this is if the lamps are installed ordinary, and not built-in. To install a built-in lamp, the false ceiling must be lowered from the main one by 8-12 cm. You will not find smaller lamps, except for furniture or LED ones. If you put them in sufficient quantities and separately illuminate the mirror, then the illumination should be enough.

Assembling the frame

When installing a false ceiling, a frame is assembled from guides. Most often, profiles are used to work with drywall. If you are doing the ceiling in the bathroom or in the kitchen, take galvanized profiles and fasteners. In drier rooms, this is not critical. They also assemble a frame from wooden bars of 30 * 30 mm or a larger section.

They nail the strips or profiles first around the perimeter, putting them all in level. Then, on standard suspensions (there are two types) or wooden bars, intermediate guides are fixed in increments of 50-60 cm. They are also aligned so that they are in the same plane as those installed earlier (it’s easier to do if you pull the threads between those already installed and align them).

If you decide to make a minimum indent, just to lay a corrugated hose - 3 mi, then the planks are nailed directly to the ceiling. If necessary, the level is leveled with linings - pieces of plywood, wedges made of wood, etc. In this case, the framework looks something like this.

Installation of starting strips

After the frame is assembled, you can begin the installation of plastic panels. It begins with the installation of the start profile. In the case of a ceiling, a ceiling molding is also used.

It is attached close to the profile or bar fixed around the perimeter of the room. The edges are cut at an angle of exactly 45 °. The length must be measured very accurately: the slightest discrepancy leads to gaps. Against the background of a white ceiling and white profiles (or colored ones, it doesn't matter), the cracks turn black very clearly. If they are small, it will be possible to cover them with putty, but it is better to cut them off clearly: exactly exactly along the length of the wall or with a light - 1 mm - spacing.

The cut off bar can be glued or screwed with self-tapping screws. Ceiling molding is better - to glue (on liquid nails). So the joint turns out to be perfect: when gluing, you press the bar tightly, screwing onto the “bugs” you cannot achieve this effect, since it twists forward a little.

On the side that goes to the wall, a thin strip of glue is applied in a zigzag pattern. The surface of the wall is degreased (you can take 646 solvent). After drying, the piece is set in place, pressed tightly along the entire length and torn off. There should be glue on the wall. Leave it to dry for a few minutes (4-8 depending on the viscosity, the bar should not float, and the glue should stick well) and then apply it in place. To be sure that the bar is level, take a rule, a ruler, an even bar and check the level of the glued starting profile. If necessary, until the glue has finally set, the bar is adjusted.

Having glued the starting profiles on three sides (letter P), they are left to dry, otherwise, when installing the planks, they can be moved. After 8-12 hours, the adhesive will harden and it will be possible to continue the installation.

If, during gluing, “liquid nails” squeezed out somewhere, do not clean it. Wait until completely dry, then pry with a sharp knife. The glue will simply break off and there will be no traces left. If you try to remove it with liquid, it will only smear and stain everything around.

Installation of plastic panels on the ceiling

After the glue has dried, you can begin the installation of the plastic panels themselves. Measure the size from one joint of the already mounted skirting boards to another, add 1.5-1.8 cm to this value. Cut panels of this length. You do not need to make them across the entire width or length of the room - they will not become in profile. If the geometry of the room is ideal, you can cut a lot at once. If there are deviations in size, make several pieces, adjusting the length as you go. You can cut plastic with a jigsaw or grinder.

The first panel enters the previously installed molding from three sides. She is placed with a spike forward - in the bar. Sometimes, if the trim profile is made of soft plastic, the top part (mounting shelf) will flex, making installation difficult. To make the deflection smaller, this edge can be grabbed with self-tapping screws. So it will be easier to insert the bar, otherwise you have to correct it with a spatula, setting the panel in place. It should go into the baseboard or starting profile exactly along the entire length. The inserted strip is fixed to each guide with a self-tapping screw. For fastening to a wooden frame, you can use a stapler with staples (if you mount it in a bathroom or kitchen, then take the staples from stainless steel or galvanized).

The setting of subsequent bands is the same. They are installed first with one edge - into the molding (it enters the plinth by 6-7 mm), then insert the other edge. After that, the bar is leveled, lifting the middle with the hand and eliminating the deflection, tap on the edge with the palm, driving the lock into the groove. It doesn't take much effort, just to make it sit tight. Below you will see that there is no gap at the junction, which means the strip has become normal.

If there is an assistant, he supports the installed panel so that it does not fall out while you fix it on the screws (brackets). If you work alone, you can eliminate the sagging by sticking small pieces of double-sided tape on the profile. They will hold the bar until you secure it. So collect all the panels.

During installation, do not forget to cut holes for installing fixtures. You can do this with a ballerina or a ring nozzle, you can try with a jigsaw, but if you have a good command of the tool and you can make a round hole. As it turned out, you can make a hole with an ordinary drill with a thin drill ... how? Watch in the video. There are a couple more good tips in there.

Having installed a strip or strips in which there is a hole for the lamp, you immediately mount it, connect it and check it. If this is not done immediately, then problems may arise: how can you connect the wires if the entire ceiling is already assembled? Just disassemble part of it. And if you put the last strip on glue? Have to break. Therefore, we install and check the performance immediately.

Installing the last panel

Most of the difficulties arise when installing the last strip. It usually has to be cut. Measure the actual distance from one side of the ceiling and from the other. The difference can be several centimeters. There is nothing unusual or difficult about this. And then there are two options:

• The cut strip is simply inserted into the pre-glued starter profile or plastic plinth. With sufficient panel width, this is possible. But then you need to subtract about 5-7 mm from the measured distance and cut off the strip in this way. Otherwise, you won't put it in. And so it has to be carefully corrected with something thin (steel spatula) so that it falls into place. After a few attempts, it still works out ... But besides the difficulties with installation, there is another drawback here: after a while, since the strip is a little shorter, it moves away (it sinks more into the molding) and a small gap appears in the ceiling.
• The second option is to glue the strip. Then, cutting off the last panel, set aside the distance measured earlier on the ceiling as it is. And not from the beginning of the panel itself, but from the thrust bar. Then it is glued in its pure form on “liquid nails”. Only glue is applied not to the strip, but to all guides. And the one along the wall, and on the perpendicular laying (to which they were attached with self-tapping screws). Further, the technology is the same: they applied it, pressed it down, set it aside for a few minutes, and then finally installed it. The disadvantage of this method is that this strip is not removable. It will need to be broken if necessary. Therefore, leave one more in stock - just in case.

Installation of a plastic ceiling made of PVC panels is almost completed. It remains to install the last plastic plinth. On it, the mounting plate is first cut off: leave only the plinth. After it, you also cut it at the corners at 45 °, try it on, cut it off exactly. After trying it “dry” again and making sure that the size is correct, the plinth is smeared with glue, only both shelves are already: the one that will be glued to the ceiling, and the one that will be glued to the wall.

Sealing cracks with acrylic

Actually, the installation is completed. But sometimes one more operation is necessary: ​​covering all the gaps with white acrylic. This operation is not needed if you bought high-quality panels that have perfect geometry - French and Belgian. After their assembly, there is no need for correction: there are no sags that form due to the fact that the panels are uneven. Otherwise, we take acrylic sealant, insert the tube into the mounting gun, and fill all the cracks and gaps. Usually these are joints and corners, and also the junction of the plastic plinth with the ceiling. Often there are so many gaps that you have to go through the entire perimeter.

Fill the gaps in small sections of 30-40 cm, removing all unnecessary and leveling the seam. Acrylic levels well until it sets, which is a matter of seconds. Therefore, they smeared a piece, corrected it. If everything is ok, move on. You can remove excess acrylic with a soft cloth, but sometimes it’s more convenient with your finger - for some reason it turns out smoother. Having smeared a piece, take an object with a sharp and even edge (a small spatula) and a damp sponge. Excess putty evenly cut off with a sharp corner of the spatula, then wipe everything with a damp sponge until it is clean, otherwise you will not wipe it off later. So go through the entire perimeter and leave to dry for 8-12 hours.

After the acrylic dries, it can be drawn into the seam. You have to take the tube again and fill the gaps that have appeared, rub it, remove the excess and wash off the smeared. This, the second time, is usually the final one. After drying and this layer, stains remain on the plastic ceiling. Wipe them with a damp clean sponge and then gently rub with a soft cloth to a shine. Now the ceiling of plastic panels is ready, and after installing the fixtures, the repair can be considered completed.

How to mount to the ceiling

If the ceiling is already flat and does not need to be leveled, plastic panels can be mounted directly on it. The order of work is the same: first, the starting profile, then cut-to-size strips are inserted into it, fixing at least every 50 cm.

Choose fasteners depending on the material from which the ceiling is made. Carnations or staples from a stapler can be beaten into a tree. It is more difficult with concrete: self-tapping screws will not work, and you will be tormented by drilling a hole for the dowel for each fastening. Then it’s better to assemble the frame with a minimum indent from the ceiling and then assemble everything as described above.

Another option is to glue on liquid nails. The technology is well-known, but its minus is that such a ceiling made of plastic panels turns out to be non-separable and it will have to be completely dismantled if something happens.

Lamps in the ceiling made of plastic panels

It's not about design or quantity - here everyone is determined by himself, but about the type of lamps and power supply. There are two options: install conventional lamps at 220 V or with a step-down transformer at 12 V. In the first option, ordinary incandescent or housekeeper lamps are installed, in the second - halogen or LED. In any case, a separate machine with an RCD should be allocated for lighting the bathroom or kitchen, which will turn off the electricity supply in the event of a short circuit.

Features of installation and selection of luminaires for 220 V

If you install lamps for 220 V, and put even low-power (40-60 W) incandescent lamps in them, you will have to somehow take care of the thermal insulation of the case. Due to the fact that the lamp is heated, its body also becomes very hot. From the heated case, the plastic darkens and warps over time. Therefore, glue a layer of some kind of flexible heat-insulating material onto the body.

The second point concerns electrical safety when working in 220 V lighting. It is necessary to install lamps with a high degree of protection in the bathroom: not lower than IP44. This means that the lamp housing is protected from water jets. Such lamps cost a lot: the technology is complex. The second point: for the most part, they are rather bulky, since the case is usually ceramic. Just hanging it on plastic will not work: mortgages will be needed. They are installed when assembling the frame: these are additional jumpers in those places where the lamps will be attached.

Halogen and LED

Since this type of lamp requires only 12 V, the electrical safety requirements are lower here. In principle, any design is suitable. Power from the shield after the machine is supplied to the transformer, and from it to the lamps. Up to 4 lamps can be powered from one transformer, but there is a limitation in the instructions for them: the maximum length of the wire to the lamp should not exceed 2 meters. Lamps work normally even at a distance of 2.5-2.7 meters. At a higher voltage drop is already significant and the glow is weaker.

If you decide to put a transformer outside the bathroom for added safety, this is a serious limitation, especially if the bathroom is rather big. Then it will have to be transferred to the bathroom and hidden behind a false ceiling made of plastic panels (the thickness of the device is about 3-4 cm).

Sometimes a transformer is put on each lamp. This is normal, it just costs more, but with a large distance between the lamps it is justified.

The design of ceiling surfaces takes a long period of time during repair work. In living rooms, ceilings are finished from more expensive materials. For the kitchen, bathroom, hallway and loggia, the installation of a ceiling base made of PVC panels, which have been very popular lately, is ideal.

Peculiarities

Relatively new materials in the construction market are plastic panels. Attractive colors, relatively low cost, ease of installation and ease of use have earned many buyers confidence in this material.

The color solutions of PVC panels are so diverse that the ceiling made of them can become a decoration in a house or apartment. There are white (plain) panels, checkered and colored, with elements of nature. Depending on which ceiling bases the material will be attached to, its shade or pattern is selected.

According to their characteristics, PVC panel ceilings are classified as suspended. For installation, a frame is first made, and panel structures are attached to it.

The positive aspects of this material include the following positions:

• having great water resistance, it washes very well;
• on this coating there is no mold and fungus;
• the material is easy to install;
• useful life reaches more than 10 years;
• the price of the material is low (the cost of work, including the purchase of additional fasteners, will be less than any other finish of the ceiling base).

The negative point is the absence of pores in it: the panels do not "breathe".

When installing a PVC ceiling in the kitchen or bathroom, you need to take care of the presence of ventilation: ventilation grilles should be installed, which will prevent condensation from accumulating behind the panels. Any room where there will be a false ceiling made of such material should be well ventilated.

To acquire quality material, it can be checked by compression. If no damage is found, then the panel is solid. It is better to take rigid PVC panels on ceiling bases in order to avoid further sagging of the structure.

To visually increase the volume of the kitchen or bathroom, you need to mount light panels on the ceiling, wider sheets will hide the seams.

It is important to know that when the frame and PVC plates are installed on the ceiling base, it will become lower, and the height in the room, accordingly, will decrease slightly. But the laying of communications is carried out in a hidden way, which does not affect the appearance of the coating.

The process of installation and installation of plastic panels on the ceiling is within the power of every person. You do not need to be an expert in this field, because it is enough to have a standard set of tools at home and carefully read the installation instructions.

Kinds

Plastic panels are ceiling and wall structures.

For walls, more durable materials are used. Since the ceiling must be even (not deformed by the weight of the panels), a lighter material is made for it than for walls. It is not recommended to cover ceilings with panels intended for walls.

According to the external characteristics of PVC panels are:

• matte;
• glossy and rough;
• mirror rails.

Matte and rough panels require the use of more powerful lamps for lighting when installed on the ceiling. Glossy materials due to shine, on the contrary, visually increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profiles vary in size and thickness. The following dimensions are considered standard: thickness 5-12 mm, length 3-6 m, width 25 cm. There are products of non-standard sizes that are made to order. The length of the canvas can be 6-7 meters, and the width - 40-50 centimeters.

The material can be:

• seamless;
• rack;
• sheet profile.

Rack structures are considered the most convenient to assemble. Such panels are securely interconnected by means of a lock called "European". The width of these designs varies from 10 to 12 cm.

A seamless ceiling looks like a single sheet after assembly, because the panels are tightly adjacent to each other, and their joints are not visible. Reiki (panels) for such ceilings are more expensive, and the sheet version is used much less frequently.

The device of ceiling panels does not differ from the design for walls: the profile consists of two plastic sheets interconnected by stiffening ribs. On the back side, there is a large mounting shelf at one end, and a narrow mounting shelf at the other. The mounting part is attached to the frame, and the smaller shelf is designed to connect the panels to each other.

Required Tools

For carrying out work on assembling the frame and fastening PVC panels to the ceiling base you will need the following tools:

• a hammer;
• building level and stapler;
• hacksaw for metal;
• perforator and drills to it;
• screwdriver with nozzles;

• ruler and tape measure, glue;
• pencil or marker for marking;
• electric jigsaw (for cutting panels);
• plastic plinths and profiles;
• steel rails for the frame and galvanized profiles;

• self-tapping screws for metal and wood, wood screws, staples;
• plastic dowels and nails for metal;
• protective glasses;
• rails (panels) PVC;
• stepladder.

A plastic profile (molding) in the form of the letter "P" is used around the perimeter of the room- the edges of the panels are removed into it. You can use for these purposes and ceiling plinth. The crate is made with a metal profile or a wooden beam. In rooms where humidity is high (bathroom or kitchen), it is better not to use timber.

When it is decided to mount a panel ceiling in the living room, then a wooden plinth or beams will do. When using wooden components, it is better to treat them with antiseptic solutions before installation. The panels are fastened to the ceiling with both screws and metal clips.

Work technology

The panels can be mounted to the ceiling without a frame, for this the ceiling base must be very even. The starting profile is fixed on the ceiling and slats (panels) are inserted into it, pre-cut to size. They are fixed after 40-50 cm. Depending on which base, fasteners are also chosen. For example, if the ceiling is wooden, then you can use staples from a stapler.

Liquid nails are also used to fix the panels, however, the ceiling of them is mounted once and, in case of dismantling, it is simply removed. Further use of such material will be impossible.

When it comes to a concrete ceiling, it is best to first make a frame on it, since self-tapping screws cannot be fixed. In this case, it will also be very difficult to drill holes for dowels into concrete.

The crate (frame) is made in situations where uneven ceiling bases are obtained and there is a need to mount light sources on the ceiling.

First you need to calculate the distance between the ceiling and the panels. When it is planned to install fixtures (built-in), the ceiling should be at a distance of 12-15 cm from the panels. The wiring will not be visible and will be completely hidden under the rails. Beforehand, it is necessary to cut holes in the panels for the lamps. After installation, the space between the ceiling and the panels will remain empty (hollow) and can be filled with heat and sound insulation materials.

Before installing the frame, all old materials that covered the ceiling should be removed.

frame

In order to correctly make the crate yourself (assemble the frame), you need to mark the ceiling base. The methods and methods of how frames are installed on ceilings in rooms of different purposes do not differ from each other.

Using a tape measure, measurements are made of all corners of the room where the PVC ceiling will be attached. Find the lowest point in the room and fix it with a marker or pencil. On this wall, measure down 40-50 mm and draw a horizontal line. On the opposite side of the room, kitchen or bathroom, draw the same line at the appropriate height. In the same way, measurements are taken on all four sides of the room.

If any point is lower, then it should be aligned with the rest of the points. and lines on other walls. Thus, a square is created around the entire perimeter, which should be located at the same height from the floor, which will be the basis for the frame.

Then, at a distance of 40-45 cm from each other, holes are drilled with a puncher - they should be located exactly along the drawn lines. After that, dowels are inserted into these holes and the guide rails are fixed strictly parallel to each other - plastic panels will be attached to them in the future. In this way, a frame (crate) is created for mounting the ceiling.

Plastic guides are equipped with fasteners - clips, which should be perpendicular to the panels when they are fixed to the ceiling. If they are installed incorrectly, the fasteners between the panels laid on the ceiling will not close, and further work will be suspended. On a wooden ceiling, the frame is fastened in a similar way.

Horizontal lines are drawn on opposite walls of the room. Holes are drilled along them at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other and dowels are inserted into them. Wooden bars are installed towards the wall and fastened with self-tapping screws. After that, the guide lines are mounted with the help of hangers: the guides are fixed on the frame with corners. To do this, the best option would be to use a construction stapler and staples for fasteners.

If you plan to install a chandelier on the ceiling or a large number of lighting structures, then the frame must be made stronger. To do this, the number of guide rails is increased, and the distance between them must be reduced. Such a moment should not be forgotten when installing a frame made of a metal profile.

The metal profile is installed using the starting U-shaped structure, it is fixed at the very beginning along the perimeter of the ceiling base. Perforated guides are placed in it. After that, metal guides are fixed with screws to the ceiling in increments of 80-90 cm. Such a frame is much stronger than wood and plastic, but its installation will cost more.

After assembling the frame, electrical wiring is installed in cases where there are already lighting devices (lamps) on the ceiling. It is recommended to place it in a corrugated sleeve to avoid exposure to moisture during evaporation. Attach the wiring to the ceiling with glue or liquid nails.

Mounting

After installing the frame with your own hands, it remains to sheathe the ceiling with plastic panels. How to perform the installation will tell step-by-step instructions.

At the very beginning, it is necessary to attach the first installation profile: with the help of self-tapping screws, it is fixed to the guide rails. It is installed in the area where the start and finish panels are attached. After that, the elements are prepared by cutting them to the required length.

You need to cut the slats a little shorter than the length or width of the room where they are laid on the ceiling. If you make panels that match the dimensions of the room, then it will be impossible to fill them into the installation profile or baseboard. It is best to cut several pieces, and adjust the dimensions taking into account the contours of the ceiling. The work is carried out with a jigsaw or grinder. When the material is prepared, you can begin to mount it on the ceiling.

The PVC start panel is inserted into the installation profile. The first panel should be mounted in such a way that it is firmly pressed against the wall. The installed rail is attached to the wall with self-tapping screws. The next plastic material must be inserted into the groove from the side of the fastening shelf and docked with the first starting rail. The structure should be fixed with self-tapping screws, as in the previous part.

For reliable fixation, it is necessary to fasten each part. The subsequent bar must be inserted in such a way that it covers the place where the self-tapping screw or bracket was screwed in when attaching the previous rail. So the entire ceiling is paneled.

It is necessary to connect materials with each other carefully. The panels must be very tightly joined to each other so that there are no cracks and gaps. For better docking of the rails with each other, a rubber mallet is used - they push the materials towards each other without causing damage to them. Hemming the last PVC panel is much more difficult than the previous parts. It is also worth noting that in very rare cases it is not cut.

Usually such an element does not fit the remaining gap between the ceiling base and the rest of the structure. Such a piece of the panel is carefully cut out, measuring the distance of the ceiling on both sides, usually it differs by several centimeters. When installing, you need to ensure that the entire skin is not damaged, try to squeeze the last fragment tightly and evenly into the overall structure.

On the ceiling, you need to glue a plastic plinth or starting profile in advance. The panel is cut again by 5 mm and squeezed into the prepared groove. You can not reduce the size of the rail, then it should be fixed behind the penultimate panel until it stops in the ceiling base, and glue the plinth on top.

Then it is necessary to close the entire structure with a ceiling plinth - it is glued to the ceiling with liquid nails. Since the finish panel is often shorter or narrower than others due to cutting, it goes deep into the molding. To avoid a gap in the ceiling, the space should be sealed with white acrylic.

If materials of foreign manufacturers are purchased, then additional operations for processing the finished structure are not needed. If after installation there are recesses or irregularities, then they are corrected with acrylic sealant - they are filled with joints, corner parts and junctions of the ceiling with plastic skirting boards. In this case, the seams are aligned, and excess liquid is removed immediately with a soft sponge or spatula. As a result of the installation work, a completely new appearance of the ceiling is obtained, the lining of which can be of different colors.

After that, you can finish the walls with any material, attach lamps to the ceiling and clean up construction scraps.

Lighting

For plastic ceiling panels, luminaires with a certain type of lamp are used:

• halogen;
• luminescent;
• LED;
• incandescent lamps.

For their installation, a scheme is preliminarily drawn up. In order for the lighting in the room to be good, the lamps are installed at a distance of no more than 1 m from each other. You should calculate where the wiring will go, and how many lighting fixtures you will need, as well as how long the cable will have to be used.

For plastic, you need to choose a fire wire, which is fixed in places where lighting fixtures will be located. With the help of clamps and clips, a loop of wire 10-15 cm long is attached to the frame and pulled down through the panels. This stage of work is carried out during the installation of the ceiling covering.

Lamps are mounted in fixtures for 220 V, and they can also be built into appliances with a step-down transformer within 12 V. Ordinary lamps are used for standard voltage. At low voltage, LED or halogen light sources are installed in the fixtures.

The bathroom or kitchen should be lit by a separate machine. In the event of a short circuit, the emergency mechanism will work, and the supply of electricity will stop. From the electrical panel after the machine, the current is supplied to the transformer, and from it to the lamps. For high-quality work of light sources, the distance from the transformer to the lamp should not be more than 2 meters. Up to four lamps can be connected to one transformer.

When installing lamps on 220V lighting fixtures, the lamp housing must be insulated. During operation, the lamps heat up, and the plastic concentrated on the ceiling can warp from their heating.

In the bathroom, you need to select fixtures with a high degree of protection, so that when a water jet hits the lamp, the electrical wiring does not short circuit.

Masters involved in the installation of plastic panels are advised to purchase materials from Italian manufacturers for the repair of ceiling bases. At a price, such rails will be significantly higher than domestic products, but their strength differs by 1.5-2 times.

It is best to install PVC panels in tandem with an assistant, because sewing up the ceiling with panels or gluing skirting boards will be much easier together.

When attaching ceiling plinths, it is best to apply glue not only on them, but also in narrow strips on the walls - this will help to better fix the material and fill the voids under it.

Nails must be driven into the panels very carefully, because this will form dents that cannot be leveled.

To clean the ceiling surfaces from dirt, you should not resort to cleaning products, because the most reliable way is to treat the surfaces with soapy water.

Beautiful examples in the interior

From PVC panels you can create different styles of rooms.

The country-style panels reflect the rustic landscape well. The coloring of the material "under the tree" and simple furniture allow you to recreate a picture of the life of rural residents. Such an interior is considered fashionable these days.

To create a strict environment, use the style of minimalism. Its distinguishing characteristic is the presence of strict lines and discreet color shades. At the same time, the furniture in the room should be as small as possible. The use of narrow plastic rails in combination with glass elements will allow everyone to create a cozy interior of a room, for example, in a bathroom.

The kitchen and bath are special areas of the apartment that require special care and, accordingly, a different approach to the choice of finishing materials. This is due to the special microclimatic conditions created in these rooms, for example, high humidity in the bathroom, and harmful factors that can lead to damage to finishing materials. These include sudden changes in temperature and humidity, fatty deposits and all kinds of evaporation - all this can violate the beauty and comfort of these premises. In addition, not only beginners, but also experienced craftsmen are unlikely to consider ceiling repair a simple event, since the implementation of work on the upper level is in itself a difficult process that takes a lot of time and effort. But, despite the laboriousness of the process, as well as the time and effort expended, over time, the plastered surface will crack, cracks will appear on it, and it will lose its original appearance and performance. But technology does not stand still, and today traditional methods of ceiling finishing are being replaced by modern polymeric materials, the use of which allows you to implement any construction activities with your own hands. At the same time, you can be sure of the quality and speed of the implementation of finishing works of any complexity. Materials that meet the above requirements include plastic ceiling panels, and the installation of a ceiling using plastic panels is one of the most common finishing activities, which is growing in popularity. In this article, we will consider the main advantages of plastic panels, as well as the features of mounting a ceiling made of plastic panels.

Sheathing the ceiling with plastic panels: the relevance of the issue

Finishing the ceiling with plastic panels is one of the easiest and most budgetary options for repairing the ceiling. To carry out the facing of the ceiling surface with decorative plastic panels, no special skills, experience in this field, as well as repair or construction qualifications are required. Following the instructions presented in this article, as well as approaching work with due care, you can install the ceiling from plastic panels with your own hands without the help of specialists. When choosing a PVC material for finishing the ceiling, it is important not to confuse wall panels with ceiling panels. Wall panels, unlike fragile and light ceiling panels, are characterized by high weight and rigidity. In this regard, the handling of ceiling panels requires special care, since, inadvertently pressing them with a hand or a construction tool, you will leave an ugly recess on them that will spoil the appearance of the material. In this regard, care must be taken when working with ceiling panels.

The main types of PVC ceiling panels

Currently, the construction market offers a wide range of plastic ceiling panels that vary in color, width or texture. A variety of texture solutions for plastic ceiling panels allows them to imitate materials popular in interior decoration, including marble and wood. The development of modern technologies allows the production of matte and glossy ceiling panels, as well as panels, the surface of which is covered with a special varnish. Size is another sign according to which ceiling panels can be classified. Thus, it is possible to classify plastic ceiling panels in accordance with the technology of applying a decorative coating on them:

• Matte white panels, characterized by the absence of any coating. Experts call this material "pure" PVC panels, which belong to a lower price category. It is used mainly in utility rooms, imitating ceilings painted with white paint;
• White PVC panels with a glossy surface indicate that a special varnish was used during their production. Their distinctive feature is high reflective properties, and therefore, they can be used for mounting ceilings in any room;
• Colored plastic panels or panels with a pattern on the surface. The presence of a pattern on the surface indicates that in the process of their production, more common technologies for decorating plastic panels were used, which will be discussed later.

The most common decoration method, due to its low cost, is the use of thermal film, which is used to transfer the pattern to a plastic panel;

For the production of panels, on the surface of which more complex patterns are applied, imitating ornaments and structures with a large number of shades (for example, marble or expensive woods), more sophisticated technologies are used, such as direct photo printing, with which the patterns applied are characterized by high resolution. This method of decoration will require the use of special equipment, and therefore, such panels belong to a higher price category.

In accordance with the form of manufacture, several categories of plastic panels are also distinguished:

• Seam plastic panels designed to imitate wooden lining. Their distinguishing feature is the presence of small gutters between the panels after they are assembled;
• Seamless panels, characterized by the almost complete absence of joints on the finished surface between the individual strips. The joints remaining on the surface after the installation of the ceiling are so small that, if desired, they can be covered with a sealant of a suitable color.

Ceiling made of plastic panels photo

Advantages of plastic panel ceiling

• The main advantage of a suspended ceiling made of plastic panels is its high aesthetic appeal and the ability to hide defects in the unfinished main ceiling surface. Installation of a ceiling in a bathroom made of plastic panels is an excellent opportunity to reliably protect against the appearance of mold in the cavity above the false ceiling, which is formed under the influence of high humidity, and the cracking of the ceiling finish associated with this, since the cavity formed during the installation of the ceiling is airtight;
• Plastic panel ceiling is resistant to moisture;
• The installation of plastic panels on the ceiling provides the home craftsman with the opportunity to mask various utilities, including electrical wiring, and also allows the implementation of spot lighting and the selection of lamps of any configuration;
• Unlike mineral plates, which, when soaked with moisture, will not only lose their original attractiveness, but also become hazardous to health due to the fungus formed on them, this will not happen with plastic panels due to their resistance to moisture;
• In connection with the presence of the above-mentioned advantage, suspended ceilings are not afraid of flooding from above - it is enough to simply wipe off the stains that have appeared with a rag. This favorably distinguishes suspended plastic ceilings from plasterboard structures, ceiling wallpaper and tiles, characterized by the presence of a porous surface;
• Ceiling plastic panels do not require special care, it is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth and use any detergents, since the polyvinyl chloride from which the plastic panels are made is resistant to chemical attack.

Important! Despite the presence of chemical resistance, it is not recommended to use abrasive products in the process of washing plastic panels, since after their use, untidy scratches will remain on the plastic surface, which will spoil the appearance of the coating.

• In the case of using heat and sound insulation, the master gets the opportunity to significantly improve the consumer characteristics of building envelopes;
• Stability and stability of the ceiling configuration even in conditions of sudden changes in temperature and humidity;
• Ease of installation is another advantage of plastic panels, which allows you to install the ceiling from plastic panels with your own hands. Installation of plastic ceilings involves assembling a frame to which plastic panels are attached. To carry out the installation of a plastic ceiling, there is no need to prepare the ceiling surface;
• Environmental safety and the absence of foreign smell, unlike tension structures;
• During the installation of plastic panels, unlike PVC tiles, there is no need to use specialized adhesives;
• The democratic cost of the material is a virtue that we also have no right to disregard.

Disadvantages of the ceiling of plastic panels

• The budget appearance of plastic ceilings, but despite this, you can find original colors;
• If you buy the cheapest thin lining, you may be disappointed in it after installing it, as some models let in light from the installed fixtures;
• Using the cheapest material, you will not be able to install multi-level structures or bends;
• After installing plastic ceilings, you will notice that you have lost a few centimeters of ceiling height;
• Cheaper options are seam, which contributes to the fact that after installation, seams will be visible on the surface of the ceiling.

Despite the fact that the choice of plastic panels for ceiling mounting should be based only on the personal preferences of the home master, there are certain recommendations that must be followed in the process of choosing them. Let's consider the main ones:

• To visually make the ceiling higher, choose light-colored panels, which, unlike similar dark-colored materials that reduce the height of the room, make it taller;
• If you opt for glossy panels that reflect the space within themselves when the ceiling is installed, you can create the illusion of depth, making the ceiling look more distant;
• To prevent the room from looking annoyingly colorful, there should not be more than three colors in the room. But at the same time, white and black colors are considered universal and are not perceived as an additional element of the palette. In this regard, household appliances are most often white or black;
• Due to the fact that the highlighted seam between the wall panels will emphasize the unnaturalness of the material, experts recommend giving preference to seamless panels, which will draw attention to the details of the ceiling to a lesser extent.
• Based on the above rules, experts recommend giving preference to seamless glossy white panels of suitable width. To check the quality of the panel, it is enough to squeeze a piece of the panel with your fingers and check for deformations. If they are absent, this indicates that the panel is of good quality.

How to make a ceiling from plastic panels: step by step instructions

Before sheathing the ceiling with plastic panels, we note that the installation of a plastic ceiling with your own hands is within the power of everyone with minimal tools and the desire of the master.

Necessary materials and tools

To independently carry out the installation of a plastic ceiling, you will need the following materials and tools:

• Perforator or drill;
• Sharp knife and hacksaw;
• Self-tapping screws with a press washer and dowels;
• Metal profile for false ceilings, dimensions 2.5 x 2.5 cm (UD profile) and profile 2.5 x 6 cm (CD profile);
• Plastic panels of the required width;
• Ceiling plinth or starting bar;
• Building level;
• Hangers.

Preparatory work: what to look for?

Before proceeding with the installation of the ceiling, carefully inspect the surface. Most masters, in this case, prefer to simply measure the size of the ceiling, which is fundamentally wrong. By forgoing the preparation of the ceiling, you can acquire a large amount of unnecessary material and do a lot of useless work. To avoid this, carefully examine the ceiling surface. If it is perfectly flat, and during the installation process you are not going to hide various engineering communications under the ceiling, you can proceed to fixing the panels. You ask how to do this? To do this, it is necessary to carry out the installation of the frame.

How to mount the frame?

First of all, it is necessary to mark the ceiling. To do this, you need to measure the level around the perimeter and draw lines on the walls where the ceiling will begin.

Important! If you are installing the ceiling in the kitchen from plastic panels, and the tiles lie flat on the walls, you can refuse to use the level, and make all measurements from the seams of the tiles.

Important! In addition, you need to plan in advance the location of the lighting fixtures and purchase the appropriate fixtures, since during their installation it may be necessary to lower the ceiling to 10 cm or more.

• Next, cut the UD profile according to the length of the walls and drill holes in it for dowels in 50 cm increments;

Important! Before drilling walls and ceilings, check them for hidden wiring, as there are often hidden wires and junction boxes along the ceiling, hitting them with a drill, at best, threatens with broken plugs and repairing wiring, and at worst, with electric shock and failure of the perforator. To search for hidden wiring, you must invite an electrician or use special detector devices.

• Next, attach the profile to the wall and, according to the marks made, drill holes in the wall for the dowels in the places where the profile is attached. Fix the profile on the wall with dowels;

• Cut the CD profile according to the measured length and width of the room. When doing this, keep in mind that the ceiling panels are attached perpendicular to the direction of the profile. Having done this, insert it into the guide profile, while the distance between the carrier profiles must be at least 40 cm;

Important! It must be taken into account that in case of a greater distance between the profiles, the panels may sag.

• If the length of the profile exceeds 1.5 meters, it must be fixed with metal hangers, which will give the profile additional rigidity. The profiles at the insertion points are twisted with self-tapping screws.
• After you have completed the installation of the frame, you can proceed with the installation of plastic panels.

Important! If you do not plan to use spotlights as lighting fixtures, but prefer a classic chandelier, install an additional profile at the place of its attachment in order to subsequently install it.

How to install plastic panels?

• Before proceeding with the installation of the panels, along the perimeter of the room, install the starting strip with screws to the guide profile. In addition to the starting rail, you can use a ceiling plinth.

Important! Installing the starting rail is not a mandatory event, since instead of it you can use a ceiling plinth that is glued to the tile with liquid nails.

• Plastic panels are cut according to the dimensions of the wall. After that, one end of the plastic panel is inserted into the starting rail, slightly bent and the other end is inserted. Then slightly press against the wall and fasten with screws with a press washer.
• The installation of the following panels is carried out in the same way, pressing butt against the previous one. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the panel enters equally along the entire length. At the same time, it is important not to overdo it with pressing force, as this can lead to deformation of the panel, since polyvinyl chloride is a rather fragile material.
• The last panel is cut lengthwise with a knife and fixed by inserting it into the starting bar. There is no need to screw it on though.
• Upon completion of work, remove traces of the work process and you can begin to operate the room.

Installation of fixtures: fundamental points

• Before proceeding with the installation of plastic panels, you need to take care of the future lighting of the room. After you have carried out the installation of the frame, to the installation sites of the proposed fixtures. At the same time, do not save on the length of the wire and leave the “tails” longer, since you can always cut off the excess. Ideally, the wiring should be protected by double insulation and plastic corrugated hose. Also, make sure it works right away. Subsequently, when installing plastic panels and having reached the installation site of the fixtures, mark the places and fasteners on the panels and make holes according to the markings.
• Next, immediately install the lamp and screw the panels to the ceiling. Pull the wires through the holes made and complete the installation of the ceiling. Finally, connect the power to the fixtures and install the bulbs.

Important! By placing the panels in the right direction, you can visually change the size of the room. Plastic panels can be fastened diagonally, although this is extremely rare. By installing a plastic ceiling, you will not only save money, but also get a lot of positive emotions from the process.

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