Panel Ceiling: Rules for Doing Work

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Ceiling with PVC panels

The decoration of the ceiling with wood panels has been used in the interior for a long time, and the decoration of the ceiling with pvc panels has been done relatively recently. Fundamentally, they are no different, only by the connection itself.
In this article, we will consider options for such a job. To get started, you should look at the photos and videos on this topic and choose just such a design that will match the design of the room and the environment of use

What to give preference to

These two materials are not particularly different in the installation system. But they have a significant difference in the environment of application and appearance.
So:

• PVC panels, can be used in any room. They are not particularly susceptible to changes in temperature and high humidity.
  There is the possibility of additional insulation. Only there is one caveat, this design does not look rich, so you should not use it for example, in the decoration of the hall.
  It is perfect but it is suitable for facing the ceiling in the country and in the utility rooms;
• Finishing the ceiling with MDF panels is not used so often, unlike the first option. And the price of such a design will be much higher.
  Such elements should not be installed in rooms where there is no constant heating, the panels themselves absorb moisture and therefore their surface will quickly become worthless. But if you have high ceilings in the hall, then such a design can completely satisfy you, it looks stylish and quite rich.

MDF panels in the ceiling

Ceiling cladding

Finishing the ceiling with mdf panels and the options for finishing the ceiling with pvc panels do not differ much in principle, therefore, instructions will be offered for performing both types of installation of panels of this type, but these two options are united by one thing, their ability to do it yourself, which will lead to a general decrease cost of work.

Surface preparation

Before all work, you should properly prepare the surface for installation work:

• First, remove the old coating. To do this, use a brush for metal.
  You can do this in another way, which is described on our website;
• After this, peeling of the previous coating should be revealed. If detected, it should be removed with a chisel and hammer;
• Now you need to treat the plane with an antifungal antiseptic, which should be purchased in advance. If there are no dark spots and fungus on the surface, this work should be done even for the sake of prevention.
  It will not be worse from this;
• After the work done, the plane should be covered with a primer. To do this, use a roller or spray.

Installation of the crate

Paneled ceiling any type begins with this work. The panels must be rigidly mounted on the plane, which should be done correctly.
After all, it will completely determine the configuration of the ceiling and determine the geometric correctness of the location. And the durability of the design is completely dependent on this.
This work is phased and will require proper marking. Take her seriously enough.
So:

• First of all, we need to determine the level of application of the ceiling plane. To do this, we do this.
  We find the lowest angle in the room and put a mark. Now it should be transferred to other walls.
  To do this, it is best to use a hydraulic level.It should be purchased in a store or made by yourself.
  It is with its help that you can perform the work quite accurately;
• Moved and after that we should connect all the points together. To do this, apply kapron thread and use it to beat off the level.
  Now we have the designated plane of the ceiling;

Installing battens using a metal profile

Attention: When applying the level of the ceiling, immediately take into account the insulation, if you plan to install it. It should be fixed so that after mounting the panels it is not pressed.
It should not be deformed, otherwise it will lose its properties. It should be placed tightly, but not pinched.

• I must say that the crate can be made of two materials, this is a metal profile and wood. Fundamentally there is no difference.
  It all depends on your desire. The most important thing is to calculate the amount correctly.
  You will need to do the decoration along the contour of the room and plus to this, install the transverse details of the frame. You should know that the installation of panels is not done on weight, the connection should be carried out on the rails of the frame.
  Their step should be no more than 50 cm;

Attention: If you choose a tree as a lathing, then in advance it should be processed using an antiseptic, which is available on the market. Coat a couple of times.
This is a mandatory procedure that will extend the life of the entire structure and prevent mold and mildew from developing.

• We cut the selected material to the desired size and begin its fastening according to the beaten level. For this, self-tapping screws should be used if the base plane is made of metal.
  When the surface of concrete or brick, holes should be made using a punch. And make the connection on the dowel.
  Remember, you should not use the dowels from the sets, they will not give sufficient joint strength. Buy plastic at retail and screws for it, which you get a couple of mm less from the dummy hole.
  It is such a connection that will give the required rigidity;
• Now we need to fasten the transverse profile or beam. Here we need to withstand the plane of the placement of elements.
  If they are simply nailed, then they will simply repeat the contour of the ceiling. This cannot be allowed.
  We pull the fishing line between the extreme elements and we are already guided by it. We cut the slats and fasten, as described earlier.
  Only during installation should height be adjusted using gaskets, and suspensions are used for the metal profile.

Making height adjustments with gaskets

Making wiring for lighting

This work is done after installing the frame. If you will be installing energy-saving lamps, then you should use an energy-saving transformer, do not forget about it.
So:

• Find the place to connect to the network. Here we install a junction box and a transformer.
  Just do it so that you can get there when a power failure occurs;
• Now we make the marking of the places of installation of lighting devices and do the cable supply here. We envisage an issue that will allow you to make a free connection and cut the wire;

Caution: When wiring, use only terminal blocks as a connection method. Do not use twisting. This is not only unreliable, but also dangerous.

• We make the connection of lighting devices and turn on the lighting. We look at the correct distribution of lighting.
  Make it a must. While everything can be corrected and adjusted, after installing the plane it will be quite difficult to do;
• Now you can install and insulation.

Panel Installation

The pvc video paneled ceiling can be seen below. At this stage, there are differences in the fastening of such material from MDF panels.
Now about this in more detail.

We fasten the MDF panels

The connection itself is carried out using a metal holder, which is attached with self-tapping screws to the MDF and to the frame. This is not such a difficult question, if done correctly.
So:

• We attach the panel to the installation site and look at the correct placement. The edge should be placed on the frame and fit snugly to it.
  We put a metal holder and fasten it with a self-tapping screw;

Caution: Some advise to make the connection with nails. So this is not worth listening to.
A nail will never hold a rigid element for a long time.

• Now we need to do the fastening along the contour with brackets. They should be posted. As close to the edge. They are simply then easier to hide with a ceiling plinth;
• After that, take the next panel and insert it into the groove of the previous one. We make sure that the connection is tight.
  We make fastening, as mentioned earlier;
• When installing, you should first attach a panel and look at the correct placement. If something does not suit, it should be sawed off;
• In the places of installation of the fixtures, proceed as follows. Attached a panel and looked at the output location.
  Put a mark. They put the element on a flat surface and made a hole using a drill with a crown.
  Just do not make strong pressure when working. Material will bite and pry.
  Press smoothly. After that, we fasten the panel and insert the lamp;
• The last panel, as a rule, does not enter completely, then it should be correctly marked out. To do this, apply and make a mark.
  After that, we trim with a hacksaw with a small tooth or a jigsaw. We fasten the panel.

We make a hole and fix the lights

So do the facing vei plane. After that, it remains to attach a ceiling plinth, which will make the joint with the wall attractive.

We fasten the PVC panels

This question is also not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. The most important thing is to first correctly distribute all the elements on the plane.
That is, so that after installation everything looks attractive.

Installation of PVC panels

So:

• The first part is fastened with self-tapping screws. The edges where the docking is also to be placed on the surface of the frame, but not on weight;
• First we cut and fasten the ceiling skirting. With this element, we will begin the installation of elements.
  Where the installation will end, we fix the inner corner;
• First you should attach the panel and only then cut it off. This way you will avoid incorrect docking;

Caution: Carefully fit the joints. They should fit perfectly. The slightest difference will immediately catch your eye.

Thus finish the entire plane.
There are various ceiling finishes, and everything can be done with your own hands and with high quality. The most important thing in this matter is not to rush and do everything with meaning.