Bathroom paneling: advantage and installation
Repairing a bathroom implies the use of moisture-resistant finishing materials only, since such a room is characterized by high humidity and all building and finishing materials not adapted to such conditions. But the most inexpensive and adapted material for the room are the panels for finishing the bathroom.
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As a rule, ceramic tiles have always been considered a traditional bathroom decoration. It is practical and durable; it can be freely wet-cleaned.
But, despite the fact that this method of decoration is very popular, new methods of decorating bathrooms began to appear. The paneling of the bathroom looks interesting and unusual.
Panels for the bathroom can be:
- plastic;
- MDF panels.
In turn, MDF wall panels according to the method of decoration are divided into three types:
- laminated;
- painted;
- veneered.
Tip. To finish the bathroom with MDF panels durable and of high quality, it is best to use laminated or painted panels. They have high moisture resistance.
Wall paneling in MDF bathroom
Finishing work in the bathroom with the help of MDF wall panels is a very practical option. This design method is preferred because of its cost.
If we compare the price of ceramic tiles and MDF panels, the latter will be significantly more affordable at a cost. There are different types of such finishing material.
PDF panels can be presented in the form of sheets or individual strips.
Benefits of MDF Wall Panels
Any finishing material has its own properties and structure. The main advantage of MDF panels, through which the bathroom is finished with panels, will be the strength of such a material.
The laminated appearance of the panels is not inferior in strength to wood:
- The moisture resistance of the panels is ensured by a homogeneous internal structure. The top of the panel is treated with a special coating that does not absorb moisture and this allows you to use them for decoration of rooms with high humidity. You can also clean the MDF panels using various means.
All this will not harm the structure of the material, nor the appearance. But do not forget that only painted or laminated MDF panels can have moisture resistance.
Tip. MDF veneered panels should not be used in the decoration of bathrooms, as they absorb moisture very well and can be deformed under its influence.
- Another advantage of MDF panels will be their aesthetic appearance.. With their help, original and interesting interiors can be created.
Wall decoration in the bathroom with MDF panels is very simple. For such work does not require special skills.
Preparatory work for the installation of MDF wall panels in the bathroom
In order to make the installation of MDF panels, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work.
This will require:
- pencil and ruler;
- hammer drill;
- spirit level;
- crown nozzle;
- dowel nails;
- hairpin;
- metal holder;
- wooden bars;
- strips;
- mounting glue;
- screwdriver or drill.
Initially, the crate is made. They are made using wooden blocks and planks.
The main will be large diameter bars, and the slats will play the role of additional support. Such materials are fastened together using self-tapping screws on wood using a screwdriver or a drill with low speed.
Such a design is mounted on the wall with dowels. To do this, holes of the required diameter are drilled into the wall with a perforator.
The video shows the process of manufacturing and fixing the lathing on the walls.
Tip. In order to make a bathroom in MDF panels, it is possible not to remove the old wall covering, since it will be possible to make a crate on it freely and thereby reduce the time of work and make the process of repairing a bathroom less time-consuming.
You can fasten the crate to the mounting glue. To do this, you will need to draw on the walls with a simple pencil the places where exactly the wooden planks and bars will be located.
After that, the surface of the wood itself and the wall is very carefully coated with glue, and the plank is fixed to the wall. To fix this design until completely dry, you can use adhesive tape, on which wooden planks are temporarily fixed to the wall surface.
Tip. When installing MDF panels, you must take into account the placement of all communications. Sometimes, the water outlets may be too deep in the wall.
In order to increase their output, special nozzles can be used and pipes with water supply will be located on the surface of the panels.
DIY bathroom decoration with MDV wall panels
After the crate is ready, you can proceed with the installation of MDF wall panels, the photo shows such a process.
For this process you will need:
- mounting glue;
- jigsaw;
- self-tapping screws;
- sealant.
Initially, you need to measure the height of the wall. After that, the MDF panels are laid out on the table and sawn according to size.
Tip. Installation of MDF panels should begin from the entrance to the bathroom so that the joints are not so noticeable.
Fixture panels made of MDF is quite simple. The first panel is exposed to the crate and checked by level.
After that, it is fixed with the help of nails with hats. The second panel is inserted into a special lock on the previous panel.
The seam is processed with sealant and the panel itself is fixed with the same nails with hats. If there is a size where the whole panel does not fit, then with the help of a jigsaw you need to adjust the size of such a panel.
You can attach panels to mounting glue. This process is less time consuming.
Finishing the bathroom with plastic wall panels
Plastic panels for decorating the bathroom have long been successfully used. The big advantage of this design method is its price.
The advantages of plastic:
- moisture resistance;
- beautiful appearance;
- safety;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- practicality;
- affordable cost;
- easy to clean.
Tip. When choosing such a finishing material, it is worth paying attention to the evenness of its surface so that there are no waves on it. Sometimes, the material can be stored improperly and its surface is slightly deformed.
How to decorate a bathroom with plastic panels
Installation of wall plastic panels does not require special preparation. At their ends there are already special locks that hold the panels together.
Also for this process, you will need to first make a crate of wooden bars and planks. It is done in the same way as for the installation of MDF panels.
You can fix the plastic with a stapler.
Tip. When mounting wall plastic panels with a stapler, try to ensure that the brackets are in places of the castle. Thus, they simply will not be visible.
You can use liquid nails for the installation of such a finishing material. This process is quite lengthy and requires a certain fixation of each panel.
They are exposed and fixed clearly in level.
Tip. The lathing should be made only of pre-treated wood, as in the bathroom there is high humidity and the material itself can be deformed.
Finishing work with plastic require cutting such a material.
It is carried out using a jigsaw or other fine-tooth canvases. You can use a clerical knife.
It is best to mount entire wall-mounted plastic panels in prominent places.
There is an instruction that you must follow when installing plastic wall panels. In this process, there is nothing complicated and you can implement it yourself.
When repairing a bathroom, the question always arises of what kind of surface finishes will be for such a room. When choosing a material, you should pay attention to its moisture resistance and practicality.
A modern person does not have the time and money to do bathroom repairs every month. For this reason, finishing materials must be of high quality.
Almost any finishing work can be done with your own hands. There is a lot of material in this area.
Decorating a bathroom with wall panels is a fairly practical solution. This design looks very interesting and neat.
