First, it must be said that in the initial components from which wall plastic is made, there are no inclusions harmful to human health or any active substances. PVC panels are widely used for finishing works during the construction or repair of various surfaces. They are installed in offices, apartments, in the halls of shopping centers, various pavilions, hospitals, etc.
In these cases, panels with hidden fasteners can be used. The panels are fixed on intermediate supports directly in the lock, which allows, thanks to their different profile, to cover the head of the anchor bolt inside the lock. The obvious part of the cladding is openings for windows, doors, gates or technologies. They can be conceived at the height of the panel modules or created directly on the building by additional panel cutting. In such cases, some weakening of these panels must be taken into account.
Then their load is transferred to adjacent panels. If they cannot carry the increased load, an additional substructure must be created in these places to carry this load. It can be said that the penetration of technology or small windows up to 0.6 x 1 m can only be reinforced with steel profiles on all four sides of the panels to overlap the mineral core so that it remains unprotected. However, if such openings are located at higher positions on the facade, a separate assessment of each of them is required.
PVC is a universal polymeric material from which water pipes, various hoses and linoleum are produced. The most convincing evidence of its high environmental qualities is the fact that bottles are produced from this material for drinking water and disposable syringes.
Fittings for PVC panels and fastening tools
PVC wall panels are made from a plastic mixture using an extruder. Long sheets are cut into lengths of 2.5-6 meters and, after a culling check, are stained with organic dyes. Then they are varnished, which serves as a protective coating for them. In addition, this protective layer has antistatic properties, which is why dust never sticks to the surface.
For large holes, it is necessary to make a steel base in the cladding, window sill and window sill, which hardens the entire hole and bears the load caused by the wind. The reinforcing substructure is typically used with thin-walled steel profiles that are attached to the main supporting structure of the facility.
It is carried out by means of a crane that carries the suspended panels to a specified location on the façade, and electric ladders from which the panels are assembled and assembled. For horizontal placement, assembly is done from bottom to top before attacks. First, the panel boards are installed and attached to which the other panels are locked and attached to the top panel. In the case of vertical assembly, the first edge panel is installed and fixed, and the other panels are installed and fixed in the installation direction.
Further in the article, we will consider how to install PVC panels on the crate. This method does not require special knowledge from the performer: it can be done by almost anyone who knows how to handle the instrument. facing boards does not require preliminary surface preparation and makes it possible to lay a layer of insulating material under the panels.
The steel substructure for the openings must always be prepared before assembling the panels. To facilitate the assembly or processing of panels, special steel mechanical fasteners are used, which differ in horizontal and vertical mounting.
Two clamps are used to fasten the panels horizontally, forming a complete mounting kit. They are located below the longitudinal joint of the panels. Once they have been secured, the ropes at the top of the hooks are connected to the crane hook at the other end.
The required number of holes are drilled into the panel to cut the pins, and then the handle is moved to its destination with the help of the panel. After fitting the panel, the holes and fasteners are fixed. Once installed, they should no longer be used.
From the tools you will need:
- saw with small teeth;
- a hammer;
- stapler;
- fittings for PVC panels;
- self-tapping screws;
- dowel-nails;
- electric drill;
- building level;
- roulette.
Installation and necessary accessories for PVC panels
Installation of panels begins with the installation of crates on the wall. Wooden slats with a section of 2x2 cm are suitable for it. If the work is carried out in a humid room, then it is advisable to treat the crate with an antifungal solution (you can also use a galvanized profile instead of wooden parts). Reiki on the wall is fixed with dowel-nails at a distance of 0.5-0.6 meters from each other. Next, proceed to the installation of the coating.
In addition to mechanical mounting brackets, other tools such as special vacuum suction devices can be used, but are practically not used in our environment. An integral part of the cladding are tin elements, which are used to solve individual parts of objects, such as skirting boards, attics, nozzles, vertical joints or edging of openings on the facade. It is recommended to use a sheet from the same lacquered lot as the panels to prevent discolouration of the panels and trim elements.
First, corners for PVC panels are attached with brackets. Installation is carried out from the corner of the room towards the door or window opening.
The first sheet is inserted into the groove of the previously installed corner. After that, using a stapler, a special mounting plate for PVC panels is attached with staples. The spike of the next sheet is inserted into the groove of the previous one. At the same time, the shelf is fastened to the frame. Further installation takes place in the same way, and the clips for snap into the groove of the profile and at the same time press the panel nailer with a wide part.
Panel assemblies sometimes make major mistakes that can subsequently lead to the quality of work and the performance of the entire cladding system. Common mistakes include using bad panel editing tools. In the case of cutting panels, only tools that do not heat up the temperature, but do not cut, should be used. Heat prevents corrosion protection of the sheet in the immediate vicinity of the cut. Therefore, any grinders are not suitable for this purpose, but it is advisable to use hand saws or straight-line electric saws.
As you can see from the description, the installation process is quite simple. It is only necessary to understand where and how moldings for PVC panels are used. With proper skill, you can easily panel the walls of a medium-sized room in one day. As a result: a perfectly flat surface, and most importantly - without the construction waste expected during the repair.
To protect the painted surface of the panel, the panels are covered on both sides with a protective foil that protects them during transport, handling and assembly. FROM inside panels, the film should be removed before assembly, from the outside as soon as possible after assembly of the panels or just before completion. The release of the foil on the surface of the panel threatens to stick to the surface of the panel due to solar radiation, and its removal will be very difficult, in some cases almost impossible with the help of special chemicals.
This is a weak spot where thermal bridging and frost can occur. Special attention must be given to the tight fastening of the panels so that there is no play in the longitudinal connection, eliminating the risk of leakage. In view of the special requirements related to the nature and operation of the building, it is possible to modify the panels in the internal interlock with self-adhesive sealing strips, which are basically glued to the interlock of the panel during their manufacture.
Easy to use, unpretentious in maintenance and affordable - these are all plastic panels. As for correct installation panels, then here, of course, one cannot do without experience and certain knowledge, otherwise modern design, may not be a good trial.
So, in order. First, let's decide what you need to know before starting the installation process.
- Accurately calculate required amount: panels, various mounting elements, materials required for the crate, the number of paper clips and self-tapping screws.
- Carry out acclimatization of the panels, i.e. unfold, spread and let them get used to the temperature at which the installation will be carried out. This process should take at least 48 hours.
- The initial stage is, of course, the installation of the crate. The stage is important and responsible, it involves the use of wooden bars treated with an antiseptic. On the wall, using chalk and a tape measure, preliminary marking is carried out for the future frame. The main rule is that the slats for the crate should be located exclusively perpendicular to the cladding panels.
- Next comes the installation of certain mounting elements. In most cases, these are fasteners for external and internal corners, which are mounted to the crate using self-tapping screws.
- And finally, the installation of the first PVC panel begins. It is correct if the installation starts from the inner corner of the room. Installation is made in a groove.
- The next stage is the installation of the next panel, which is mounted in the groove of the first panel and so on all other panels.
- The final stage is the installation of the last panel.
According to experts, the installation of panels can be carried out using panels of different colors and different lengths. The combination of panels with other finishing materials, such as wallpaper, looks very modern. decorative plaster or tile.
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