Typical errors when installing wall panels

Plastic panels PVC or MDF are widely used for finishing walls of the bathroom, in the kitchen, hallway, corridor and other rooms. Often, making a choice in favor of panels, the owners rely on the simplicity of their installation. This is actually a fallacy. To achieve a truly beautiful view with neat joints, corners, slopes, etc., you will have to make an effort.

How not to do

During installation, it is important not to repeat the typical mistakes that beginners usually make:

• PVC panels should never be bent or wrinkled during installation - this way the material will definitely be damaged;
• Do not remove the protective film before installing the panels;
• The panel does not need to be cut from the inside or from the edge - this is done only from the front side;
• Care must be taken to use "superglue" - many of its types "melt" plastic - you will have to throw out the damaged panel;
• It is impossible to use organic solvents for wiping, otherwise ugly stains and spots on the panel will result;
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• If the panels are attached to glue - the walls must be prepared, cleaned and primed. After that, let the walls dry well. A dirty wall is a guarantee that the panels will fall off almost immediately or after some time;
• You cannot fasten panels at random - you need to mark the wall with a pencil and calculate the exact number of panel elements.

Proper installation

When installing the panels on a crate or metal profile, the result of the work will depend on the correctly installed frame. The crate must be set exactly to the level. Better for a professional to do it.

Particular attention should be paid to joints, corners, slopes around windows and doors. It is advisable to customize the panels as accurately as possible so as not to leave gaps. Slots also need to be immediately covered with PVC corners, which are attached to the panels with glue or silicone. The glue residue must be removed immediately, not allowing it to dry. Otherwise, it will be difficult to wash it later, and the panels will take on a sloppy appearance.

During installation, you should try to prevent accidental damage to the panels with a screwdriver, hacksaw or other working tool.

Observing the basic rules for installing panels, it will be much easier to cope with the work.