Finishing a toilet with plastic panels: step-by-step instructions for finishing it yourself

Advantages and disadvantages of PVC panels

The plastic panel has the shape of an oblong rectangle. It consists of two PVC sheets connected by jumpers, which also act as stiffeners. Due to this, a void is formed inside the panel, which ensures its low weight. Thanks to this, the material is easy to transport and install. But this is not its only advantage; additionally, we can highlight the following:

• Wide range of applications. In addition to their direct purpose - finishing walls and ceilings, the panels are actively used to create window slopes, screens for bathtubs, and as formwork for non-standard steps - whatever the craftsman’s imagination is enough for;
• many options for colors, patterns, designs and textures. If desired, you can apply any image using photo printing for a specific order. The panel design possibilities are unlimited;
• Easy maintenance – the smooth surface can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. If necessary, you can use dishwashing detergent. The only difficulty is cleaning the seams. But if you purchased high-quality seamless panels, this problem will not affect you.

Flaws:

• low resistance to ultraviolet rays - over time the plastic may turn yellow;
• poor resistance to mechanical stress - it is very easy to pierce and pierce the lining;
• When burned, the material releases toxic substances.

Pros and cons of installing PVC panels

Each of the materials intended for cladding has its own advantages over others. The PVC panel also has many positive properties:

• aligns the curvature of walls and ceilings in rooms, without the need to dismantle old coatings;
• installation is quick and easy;
• heat and sound insulation is laid behind the panels;
• absence of dust and “wet” process;
• affordable price.

Disadvantages of plastic:

• it will not be possible to create a multi-level ceiling;
• some panels look “cheap”;
• the connection between the panels is visible.

Therefore, when planning renovations in a toilet or bathroom, it is advisable to take a closer look at the quality of the material. After all, the better it is, the more expensive it is, and, accordingly, the appearance is more attractive. For this reason, PVC panel is limited in application. It happens that when installing a lighting device, the plastic ceiling becomes visible.

Important! Before you buy plastic material, weigh all the pros and cons so you don’t regret it later.

Types of material

Plastic panels differ in several parameters:

• depending on their area of ​​application. They produce products for walls and ceilings. Wall slats are more durable and therefore better able to resist impacts. In addition, they are less flexible than ceiling counterparts, which is very important, since after installation in a vertical position the cladding can move. The fact is that thicker and harder plastic is used for their manufacture. The thickness of the stiffeners in such products approaches 1 mm, which also increases the stability of the material;
• in size - the width of the plastic can be 125, 250 or 380 mm. Medium is considered optimal, but it is much more convenient to work with wide slats. The length of the panels most often ranges from 2.4 to 3 m. The thickness of products for the ceiling can be from 6 to 10 mm, and for walls - from 10 to 12 mm. If you want to install spotlights on the ceiling, it is preferable to choose panels with a thickness of more than 8 mm. Thinner ones will show through and the sheathing will be visible through them;
• by texture - laminated or simple. The former are more resistant to damage and contamination. This is ensured using a protective film. This material is of a high class; most often it can only be purchased in decor studios. In terms of durability, it may well compete with tiles.

Tips and tricks for choosing

When choosing plastic panels, you should first of all pay attention to the composition of the products. The material for high-quality lamellas contains chlorine, hydrogen and carbon. Sometimes the composition includes bound lead, which performs a stabilizing function. Such panels do not release toxic substances into the air during a fire with high heat.

We recommend purchasing panels made of hard plastic - they are not flammable, in addition, they have excellent sound insulation characteristics and increased resistance to temperature.

A visual inspection will provide sufficient information about the quality of the material. Inspect the slats for:

• uniformity of coloring;
• the presence of black spots on the surface;
• the same width;
• absence of defects - drops, waves, chips, unevenness;
• integrity of the locks.

If you choose a product in an online store and you do not have the opportunity to inspect it yourself, get information from customer reviews of this company.

To test the strength of the material, press on the plastic. If only a small dent remains, the quality of the panels is satisfactory. Significant deformation and cracks indicate that such panels do not have sufficient strength and will not last long.

How to choose plastic panels for a toilet?

The starting material must contain additives responsible for the elasticity of the finished products. Such models can be slightly bent; a low-quality product, on the contrary, will crumble and lose its shape even with weak mechanical stress. When studying the assortment, it is necessary to squeeze the edge of the panel between two fingers: the stiffening ribs should not react, and the formation of dents on the surface is unacceptable.

If you slightly bend the mounting strip located along the edge, the plastic should not break - the high-quality material will return to its original form. Signs that should alert you when choosing: a pungent chemical smell, protruding stiffeners.

Products are classified by width. To cover a small toilet, it is not advisable to purchase wide panels - there will be a lot of waste. If the choice fell on a model with a pattern, you need to choose variations that do not require adjustment to the ornament. It is also necessary to take into account possible specific conditions - masking communications, for example. Experts recommend purchasing 15% more material - this is insurance against incorrect cuts, breakages and trimmings.

Matching style and design

When choosing a material for finishing a bathroom, you must take into account the general style direction of the house or apartment. In classic interiors, plastic will look alien. The same can be said about country, art deco and Provence. In these styles, it is better to use plaster, natural wood or tiles. But in modern styles - minimalism, modern, high-tech, plastic is quite acceptable and is used very actively.

The design of the lamellas - a wide color palette, various patterns and images, including 3D, imitation of tiles, stone, natural wood, mosaics - provides an extensive field for bringing the most creative design ideas to life. Modern manufacturers are trying to take into account all the latest trends in interior art.

Color variety of panels

If a plain cladding seems boring to you, you can add additional shades to the interior. They can be either close and differ only in saturation and depth of color, or contrasting. Combinations of representatives of a bright palette with calm shades of a neutral range - white, gray, sand, black, beige - always look advantageous. Silver or mirror inclusions look great.

The latter also have purely practical benefits. A skillful combination of colors allows you to visually adjust the shape and size of the room. Narrow walls will look wider if plastic is laid in contrasting horizontal stripes; dark walls decorated with white accessories will visually “step back” and add volume to the bathroom. At the same time, light shades will visually enlarge the room.

The technique of combining shades can be used not only to decorate walls, but also to highlight individual zones. You can select an area with a toilet, sink or hygienic shower.

Combinations of shades are appropriate in any style. The main thing is to choose the right colors that are destined to become companions. For example, these:

• blue color - looks great next to white, black, blue, turquoise - this design will be ideal for a Mediterranean-style toilet;
• brown - combines well with yellow, sand, beige - these colors are typical for classic decoration;
• red shades can be emphasized with white, black or cream paints. Such combinations are suitable for modern styles - hi-tech, pop art;
• metallic - a shade of gray in combination with any shades will fit perfectly into minimalism and loft;
• green - in combination with golden and brown tones, suitable for styles that gravitate towards nature.

A combination of several shades can be arranged in a checkerboard pattern, outline geometric shapes, diagonals - the possibilities for experimentation are extremely wide. Design options for bathrooms using panels of different colors are presented in the photo.

Mount selection

Before starting work, determine how you are going to fasten the panels: with polyurethane foam or using a frame.

Using polyurethane foam

The first option involves purchasing foam cylinders. When purchasing a product, pay attention to the expiration date. Fresh foam will have a greater yield. If the toilet is spacious and there are brick walls, it is not necessary to install a frame. It is allowed to attach PVC panels using liquid nails glue. This work is not difficult, but requires patience.

Application of liquid nails

Calculation of the required quantity

To correctly determine the amount of materials needed, you need to measure the room and determine the area of ​​the walls that need to be lined. This number must be divided by the area of ​​one lamella. This way we will know the required amount of material. But such a calculation is rough; a more accurate result can be obtained if you perform the same operation on each wall separately. Don't forget to subtract the area of ​​the doorway and, if necessary, the window opening.

The resulting number must be rounded up and added to the result by 10-15%. The supply will be used for trimming, accidental damage and possible need for replacement.

Mounting options

When installing panels, two methods are used. The elements are fixed either with glue or with lathing. Let's look at each of these methods in more detail.

With glue

The easiest way, which will take a minimum amount of time and effort, is to glue the panels using liquid nails. In this case, the material is fixed directly to the wall, which saves maximum space. And this is a significant bonus for such a small room as a toilet. The only condition is that the base must be as level as possible. Unevenness of a maximum of 5 mm is allowed. Otherwise, it will be impossible to achieve complete adhesion to the wall. The slats in this place will sag and peel off very quickly.

When choosing such a technology, it is necessary to take into account the microclimate in the room. High humidity will inevitably lead to the appearance of fungus. Due to constant contact with the wall, condensation will form under the plastic, which simply cannot evaporate due to the waterproofness of the material.

This method has another drawback. During subsequent repairs, it will be very difficult to remove the cladding from the wall.

If you have smooth walls and you do not plan to change the finish soon, the method of installing panels using glue will be the best choice for you.

The installation process is carried out in several stages.

1. Preparing the foundation. We clean the wall from dirt, dust, glue residues, old wallpaper, and greasy stains.
2. Apply the adhesive composition in strips to the back side of the product.
3. We apply the panel to the desired section of the wall, with force, but gently press it and hold it for several seconds.

Choose adhesive compositions that provide maximum adhesion of the base to the finishing material. The best choice would be “liquid nails” sealant.

With sheathing

If the toilet has uneven walls, you will first have to prepare a frame-sheathing, and then attach the panels to it using self-tapping screws, clamps or staples.

Wooden beams or a metal profile are suitable as materials for the frame. The first option is more convenient because it can withstand any fasteners used when installing slats. While only self-tapping screws are suitable for covering a metal profile.

The sheathing elements need to be fixed at a distance of 35-40 cm. They are fixed using dowels or self-tapping screws, depending on the material chosen for this.

Next, we mount the panels on the frame. This can be done with:

• small nails - driven into the technological tongue under the groove. The disadvantage of this method is difficult dismantling and the risk of damaging the lamella with a hammer;
• staples of a professional stapler. A quick and convenient method - but only suitable if the sheathing is made of wood;
• clamps - fastening elements in the form of clips that securely fix the panel even in a new building that is about to shrink;
• self-tapping screws - suitable for any frame.

Once the material for the sheathing and sheathing has been selected, you can proceed to installation, which is performed in several stages:

• install slats on the wall;
• we install fittings for decorating external and internal corners, finishing elements;
• we install the panels by inserting each of them into the mounting groove with a narrow shelf, after which it is fixed on the sheathing through a wide shelf;
• The final panel is placed between the previous and the final module with little effort.

The panels must be installed strictly vertically and as tightly as possible, avoiding bending.

Advantages of using plastic panels

Plastic panels are a fairly popular finishing material. And all this is due to the presence of a large number of distinctive qualities, namely:

• Simplicity and ease of installation. When installing PVC panels, a minimum of tools is required. The work process is completed quickly and effortlessly, since no preliminary leveling of the walls is required. The panels are easy to cut and saw, so they can be used to decorate a room of any configuration.
• Versatility . Plastic panels can be used to cover walls in the bathroom, kitchen, balcony (loggia), hallway, and toilet. Very often they are used on the ceiling, thereby covering the unevenness of the floor slabs. Often, after finishing, excess panels remain and are used in the bathroom.
• A wide range of color palettes and material textures. The stores offer panels with a glossy and matte surface, with imitation of natural stone and ceramic tiles, brickwork and wooden beams. The offered range is able to satisfy the needs of the most demanding customers.
• Low cost. Consumers with different income levels can afford to buy the panels. The price of this product depends on the manufacturer and quality of the material.
• Reducing financial costs when renovating a bathroom, kitchen, toilet, balcony. Due to the low cost of the panels, the cost of repair work will be significantly lower than when using ceramic tiles, natural or artificial stone, or wood.
• Resistance to high humidity. Plastic panels are not afraid of water, temperature changes, mold and mildew. They can be used even in unheated rooms. When temperature changes, the surface will not lose its brightness of color and will not deform.
• Long service life. Manufacturers provide a 20-25 year warranty on their products. As a rule, owners of apartments and private houses make renovations in the bathroom or kitchen every 10-15 years, which means that the warranty period for PVC panels is quite sufficient.
• Easy to maintain and use. Caring for a plastic surface does not create much trouble for housewives. For washing, you can use a soap solution or dish gel. The main thing is that the cleaning product should not contain abrasive particles or aggressive substances.

In addition, plastic panels are an easy way to cover toilet pipes.

And yet there are disadvantages:

• Plastic panels are attached to guide strips, which “eat up” the usable space in the room. For separate bathrooms in standard apartments, this is simply terrible.
• In the event of a flood from above, it is difficult to dry the room. Water will seep through the interpanel seams and will evaporate for a long time. This may pose a risk of mold growing under the panels and may require partial removal.
• The design of the tiles in the toilet in the photo and in real life will look better than its imitation from PVC panels.

Step-by-step instructions for finishing a toilet with your own hands

Before you begin installing the panels, read the step-by-step instructions.

Required materials and tools

To decorate the toilet with plastic panels you will have to stock up on:

• material for creating the frame - it is advisable to give preference to slats or metal profiles with a cross-section of 20x50 mm. The thin profile will allow you to save maximum space in the toilet or combined bathroom. When calculating the number of slats, you need to take into account the ceiling frame, as well as the decorative box that masks the pipes;
• dowels for securing a beam or profile - the reinforcement should be of such length as to extend into the wall by 50-60 mm. The amount of fasteners is determined depending on the dimensions of the frame, taking into account the step at which they will be located;
• 15-20 mm wood or metal screws, or small nails or a construction stapler with 10-12 mm staples;
• Liquid Nails sealant or tile adhesive - if the walls are smooth;
• means for treating wooden structural parts against rotting and insects;
• primer for treating ceilings and walls - enhances the strength of the base, increases the adhesion of the adhesive to the wall. If you choose a composition with antiseptic properties, you can reduce the possibility of fungus formation.

The set of tools varies depending on the chosen installation method and may consist of:

• hammer drill or electric drill;
• drill for wood or concrete;
• screwdriver;
• jigsaw or saw;
• hammer;
• metal scissors;
• construction knife;
• tape measure and square;
• pencil or marker;
• level with vertical and horizontal indicator;
• construction stapler;
• spatulas, roller, brush, hair dryer.

Preparing the walls

Before starting installation, it is necessary to prepare the base. The old finish is completely removed from the wall surface. After this, the walls must be cleaned and treated with an antiseptic to prevent the formation of fungus. After this, you need to fill all the unevenness and cracks with plaster or putty and wait for the material to dry. If the technology of installing panels on glue is chosen, it is necessary to level the walls using plaster or drywall. For the toilet, the first method is advisable, since the frame, together with the gypsum board, will “eat up” a fair share of the space. Before pasting on a wall – plastered or mounted from plasterboard – it should be primed.

Installation of sheathing

If you are not bothered by the loss of usable space, choose the method of mounting on the sheathing. This will make it possible to hide unaesthetic communications and supplement the design of the facing “pie” with heat and waterproofing materials. If the toilet is combined with a bathroom, the humidity in the room is increased. Therefore, it is better to choose metal or plastic profiles to create the frame. If you still decide to choose wood, treat the surfaces with moisture-proof, antiseptic and fire-retardant compounds and finally paint them.

Installation steps:

1. We carry out the markings. The outermost slats - upper and lower - will be located at a distance of 6-7 cm from the floor and ceiling. We mark the ceiling in the same way. The supporting slats must be installed perpendicular to the slats, which can be installed vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The step is 40-50 cm.
2. We mount the frame using self-tapping screws or dowels.
3. We carry out the wiring and bring it out to the planned places.
4. Insulation can be laid in the gaps of the frame.
5. We make boxes to hide the pipes.
6. We install a vapor barrier membrane.
7. We cut panels and moldings according to the height of the room. During installation, we adjust and cut additional elements.

Panel installation

The sheathing is ready and it’s time to start installing the decorative panels. It is performed in several steps:

• install corner and side moldings;
• we attach the starting profile in the far corner from the front door;
• we insert the first lamella into it with a narrow shelf, begin to insert the element from the bottom corner;
• we fix the panel using suitable fasteners - clamps, staples, self-tapping screws, observing a step that can ensure rigidity of the structure;
• We install subsequent panels in the same way. During installation, it is necessary to monitor the tightness of the fit - the joints should not be obvious;
• We frame window and door openings with starting corners;
• We attach skirting boards that will decorate the cracks and give completeness to the appearance of the room.

When installing panels using a seam method or if the joints have become visible due to uneven walls, the joints must be sealed with silicone.

Installation of wooden sheathing under plastic panels

First of all, you need to completely clean the walls and ceiling of the toilet from old finishes or paint. This is done using a spatula and a light hammer, which is used to tap the surface. A coating that has become unusable will immediately disappear.

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Next, the bars are prepared. They must be cut to the required length based on the horizontal attachment to the wall. When all the wooden elements are ready, they are treated with impregnations and taken out to dry on the balcony or staircase.

Important! The size of the bars should be a few centimeters smaller than the toilet room. This is necessary so that the tree has the opportunity to expand.

In the meantime, while the bars are drying, there is time to continue preparing the walls in the toilet for finishing. They need to be treated generously with an antiseptic primer; it prevents the formation of mold and harmful fungi. Impregnation is done using a foam roller. It takes about an hour to dry completely at room temperature, which means you can take a short break and catch your breath.

If the ceiling in the toilet will also be finished with plastic panels, then lathing is needed on it too; the fastening technology is no different from the wall one:

1. The block is applied to the surface, and using a hammer drill, a hole is drilled through the tree into the hay. The first fastening should be approximately five cm from the edge. A dowel is driven into the hole. The second edge is attached in the same way. Now that the block is fixed, it is further strengthened, with a step of 30-50 cm between dowels.
2. When the bars around the perimeter of the toilet room are installed, use a tape measure to measure the distance between the lower and upper bars. It is divided into two, and another beam is attached exactly in the middle of the wall.
3. The resulting two sections are once again divided in half, and the beam is placed again. This is done until the distance between the guides is approximately 50 cm.
4. Certain difficulties may arise with communications, which also need to be finished with plastic panels. To do this, boxes are made from the same block as the sheathing, which are attached to the wall and floor of the toilet. You can connect the bars together with wood screws.

Advice! if spotlights are planned as ceiling lighting in the toilet, the block must be mounted below the ceiling, at least 15 cm. This is done using profile fasteners.

You can watch the video in more detail on how this is done.

All finishing strips are fastened with staplers to the bars

When installing plastic panels in a toilet with your own hands, always start from the left edge and the ridge to the corner. Using a construction stapler, fastening brackets are driven into the corner groove and ridge on the other side of the panel.

Important! The first panel must be installed strictly in level. All other finishing elements will be oriented towards it.

The second plastic panel is inserted into the groove of the first and its ridge is also fixed with brackets along each wooden guide. All stages of installation are clearly shown in the video

After the walls of the toilet are completely covered with panels, the boxes covering the communications are finished. Here, perhaps, each panel will have to be cut to length; subsequently, these places will be covered with decorative corners.

In the same way, plastic panels are installed on the toilet ceiling. But here it is important to immediately make holes in the places of the lamps and bring the electrical wires out.

Plastic glue is applied to the corner and applied to the junction of the panels. Good glue sets in a few seconds, so it is important to have time to glue the corner before it dries.

Using the same glue, floor and ceiling skirting boards are fixed. Any excess glue can be removed with a soft cloth, and at this point finishing the toilet with plastic panels with your own hands can be considered complete.

The matter remains with installing the necessary accessories and lamps, but this is a topic for another discussion.

Attention! It is very difficult to subsequently remove the glue from the walls, and therefore changing the panel and installing a new one will not be so easy and you will have to carry out rather complex and time-consuming dismantling work. When choosing glue for installation, you should take this nuance into account.

Finishing toilet walls with plastic using hidden staples. There is another interesting fastening option that can be used to decorate the walls with plastic in the toilet, this is the use of special fastening brackets. But this option is ideal only for well-leveled walls or finished with plasterboard. So:

• Do-it-yourself mounting on the guides is simple. Installation of plastic panels is also done using special guide rails, which serve as the basis for the plastic. Slats can be made of both wood and metal, and you can choose the material based entirely on your preferences, tastes and capabilities.
• In this case, there is nothing complicated, since slats are attached along the entire length of the wall, onto which the panels themselves are subsequently installed.

Installation of plastic panels

• Using a screwdriver, with an approximate step of 50 cm, a guide profile is mounted with self-tapping screws, then the U profile, as well as external and internal corners, are fixed on the floor and ceiling. Self-tapping screws or using a construction stapler (in case the frame is wooden) are suitable as fastening elements.
• After installing the frame, plastic panels are inserted into the profiles and secured with special locks.

Tip: Fixation must be done very carefully, since rough installation work can break the lock.

Everything is very simple, understandable, even a beginner can handle it, and the price of such an installation will be very low, since nothing special is required here.

Important: Before installing, take into account the location of the radiators in your toilet; if heating radiators are placed under the panels, there must be a small gap between them and the plastic panels, otherwise the panels will deteriorate very quickly.

Thus, plastic panels are a great way to decorate your bathroom beautifully and inexpensively. They will look great in the toilet, and are perfect both as a temporary option and as a permanent design option, an alternative to tiles. In addition, plastic panels are very easy to change to others, which is also convenient for fickle people who do not want to live in the same environment.

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Rigidity or strength is important because the walls will most likely be loaded with loads in the form of shelves and various accessories. Ask the seller to show more durable models; the higher the rigidity, the better.

Now let’s talk about how long and wide the panels should be. The average width of plastic panels is 12-25 centimeters. For a beginner with no masonry experience, it is recommended to take products about 14-15 centimeters wide. The length is always standard and equal to 3 meters.

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For this type of material, you must buy endings and plastic corners. You cannot save on this purchase, since fasteners complete the overall look of the repair. It is better to take corners with a reserve.

On average, plastic finishing lasts about 10 years, so choose panels to your liking, but preferably neutral colors with patterns you like, because you won’t be using the room for a year.

The next important purchase is slats. It is recommended to buy slats with a square cross-section, this will provide additional strength to the frame. The slats should be straight, compare the entire stack you are going to buy. If you don’t have self-tapping screws, screws and nails like tar paper at home, you’ll have to purchase them.

This is the second stage from which you begin finishing the toilet with PVC panels yourself. Read the instructions supplied with the products; usually the manufacturer gives his recommendations for installation.

There is nothing complicated in preparing the surface: the main thing is that it is dry. If there was wallpaper in the toilet before, it needs to be removed. But if there were originally tiles, drywall or plaster on the wall, then you can sheathe over them.

If mold is present, the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

The lathing can be made of metal, plastic, wood. Which lathing is better? If there is high humidity in the room, then the wooden sheathing may not last long, but there is a way out - treat it with an antiseptic.

Plastic and metal battens are easier to work with because they are attached with clips. The slats should be perpendicular to the panels. The distance of the structural elements can be about 30 centimeters, but if necessary, you can safely increase it to 1.5 meters.

For any unevenness on the wall, it would be correct to place a wooden, plywood, or plastic spacer under the slats to secure it. You can insert insulation into the frame.

• wooden blocks;
• building level;
• screwdriver;
• plastic panels;
• screws, nails or glue.

First, wooden blocks are placed on the walls of the toilet. If the plastic panels are positioned vertically, then the bars are packed parallel to the floor. If horizontal, then the bars are packed perpendicularly. The bars must be set to the building level. This determines how evenly the panels will be positioned.

Installation of the frame on walls made of metal profiles

When planning how plastic panels will be mounted, you need to take into account that their vertical arrangement will visually make the room taller. And the horizontal one is wider.

Profile frame on the ceiling

The bars can be attached to the walls with dowels or self-tapping screws. If using self-tapping screws, then you need to drill holes and drive plastic chips into them. Wooden blocks must be well dried so that they do not warp later. After all, this could ruin the whole work.

Frame made of wooden blocks

The distance between the sheathing bars is usually 40-50 cm. If you plan to hang shelves or cabinets, then the sheathing bars are attached more often, taking into account the fastening of the shelves. This must be provided for in advance.

An alternative method is to attach the panels with glue.

Features of installing panels on the ceiling

Let's get acquainted with the specifics of installing PVC panels on the ceiling. The very first and most fundamental thing to decide is the distance between the cladding and the ceiling. When making your decision, consider the type of lighting fixtures you are going to install. If the lamps are built-in, leave at least 10-15 cm. A space will be created behind the panels where all the wiring will be hidden. The locations of spotlights should be marked with a pencil. After this, we cut out the holes and install the lamp bases.

Combining PVC panels with other finishing materials

Another advantage of plastic panels is their ability to harmoniously combine with representatives of other groups of finishing materials - paint, wallpaper, tiles, MDF panels, plaster. This material provides unlimited design possibilities in terms of creating all sorts of, sometimes unexpected, combinations. The most common example for a toilet is when the bottom of the wall is covered with tiles and the top is finished with plastic slats. Another option is to have panels on the bottom and the top is plastered. The border between materials can be closed with polyurethane molding.

Profiles for panels

This material is intended for decorative purposes when covering the ceiling or walls in a toilet or other room using PVC panels. Divided into the following types.

• Start profile. Covers the cut ends of the panel. It is attached around the perimeter of the room.

Start profile

• Profile F1 covers the cut end at the outer corner when it is necessary to move to another plane. It is used if one of the walls is sheathed, but the one around the corner is not.
• Profile H (connecting). Serves to lengthen the strip if it is not enough.

Connecting profile

• The outer and inner corners are designed to cover the ends in the corresponding corners.
• The ceiling plinth is designed in the same way as the starting profile, but has a more attractive appearance.

Panel care

How to properly care for the panels, what products can be used and what forms of cleaning can be used depend on the type of cladding you have. Panels are:

• laminated;
• simple.

Both of these materials are perfect for finishing a toilet. Keep in mind that material without a laminated layer better absorbs dirt and stains that cannot be removed later. Therefore, you should get rid of new contaminants immediately after they appear.

Surfaces that do not have a protective film should be cleaned “dry”, that is, using the “dry” method. Use a vacuum cleaner or dry cloth. If the stain cannot be removed, dampen the cloth and treat the stain again.

Surfaces not protected by laminate should not be rubbed vigorously. The abrasions may not be very visible, but as soon as dirt gets on them, they will immediately appear.

Laminate flooring is cleaned in the same way. However, the presence of a protective layer allows you to apply more force when washing the plastic. Grease stains, dried blots and stains can be wiped off at any time, even if quite a lot of time has passed. If necessary, non-aggressive and non-abrasive detergents can be used. Avoid chlorine-containing compounds, as they can cause irreparable damage to the paint of the panels. You can use a homemade soap solution, dishwashing detergent, or a slurry made from water and baking soda - applied to the stain for a couple of hours, after which it is washed off with warm water.

You can also care for the panels using cleaning chemicals from the store. It can be either a solution or an aerosol.