How to attach plastic panels to the ceiling
Among the materials used for finishing the ceiling surfaces of the premises, due to its operational characteristics, plastic panels are distinguished. The modern market of building materials offers a wide range of possible options for the manufacture of panels, and therefore this solution can be applied in almost any interior. Due to the relative technological ease of implementation, work on the installation of a plastic ceiling can be carried out without the involvement of specialists. To do this, it is necessary to determine how to attach the plastic panels to the ceiling and what are the nuances. This will be discussed further.
Material description
Plastic panels are plates of a certain size, made of PVC. The shape largely resembles laminate boards. The panels have a layered structure and, in fact, are two thin plates that are internally interconnected by longitudinal vertically arranged partitions of the same material. Because of this, they have some intrinsic mechanical strength and at the same time relatively low weight.
Note! Plastic is immune to moisture and fungus, and therefore the panels can be easily cleaned if necessary.
PVC panels are relatively easy to install, in addition, in the event of damage to one or more parts, you can always replace them. The material has a wide palette of colors, so you can choose an option for a specific interior decoration. Panels are versatile and durable.
Installation
To fix the plastic panels, you must install the frame. Therefore, the installation work should be carried out in several stages:
- First you need to determine the level at which the future ceiling will be located. To do this, it is necessary to mark the horizontal line with the help of the water level and the paint cord, along which the supporting elements of the suspension system structure will be attached. Marking should be carried out around the perimeter of the room.
- Then, along this line, a series of holes are made, which are necessary for fastening the profile. If the walls are concrete, then the dowels should be driven into the holes. But if we are talking about the walls of wood, then you can do without pre-drilling. Fasten the mounting profiles better self-tapping screws on the tree.
- Next, you can proceed to the installation of suspensions. To do this, first set the L-shaped strap around the perimeter, which will serve to fasten the remaining elements of the suspension system.
- After that, using the bar for support along the edges and special fasteners along the length of the room, metal profile rails are installed. It is important to monitor the location of the rails in the horizontal plane, for which it is convenient to use the building level.
- After the suspension system is installed, you can proceed to the installation of the panels themselves. For this, the starting bar is first mounted. It is a plastic U-shaped element. It is attached to the rails with screws.
- Next, follow the installation of the panels themselves. For the connection of individual elements with each other, the system "tongue-groove" is used. The first panel is inserted with the side of the spike in the starting plate.
- Each subsequent panel moves into the grooves of the previous one and is fixed. For additional fixation, the panel is attracted to the rails by self-tapping screws.
- Similarly recruited the rest of the surface plane. Some difficulty may arise with the installation of the finishing panel. To do this, it is necessary to simply cut with a knife to the required size.
At this basic work on the installation of plastic panels can be considered complete.
We take into account the nuances
There are several nuances that should be considered when installing the panels:
- Metal rails can be cut with scissors for metal or saw with a hacksaw.
- If you want to cut the panel, then this can be done with a simple stationery knife.
- Panels can be installed in any direction.
Note! Profile rails can be installed directly on the ceiling and at some distance from it (on special suspensions). The space resulting from this can be used for wiring.
In conclusion, you can add that finishing the ceiling with plastic panels allows you not only to get an aesthetic coating, but also to level out the disadvantages of the main surface, while remaining affordable and easy to implement.
Video
This video provides step-by-step instructions for attaching plastic panels to walls and ceiling: