Toilet repair plastic panels Do-it-yourself has two obvious advantages, listed in the title - the speed and economy of such finishing. At the same time, it is quite possible to achieve a design effect and guarantee the durability of the repair if you avoid typical mistakes when working with PVC panels.
Toilet repair - why plastic?
Plastic as a finishing material for walls and ceilings has a whole range of advantages:
- The lightness of the material is such that even a teenager can install PVC panels in the toilet, physical strength is not required for such work;
- Cheap - compared to tiles plastic is 3-6 times more economical;
- There is no need to level the walls and ceiling; their unevenness will be “smoothed out” during installation frame base;
- Polyvinyl chloride is completely inert to moisture. Just do not confuse this quality with moisture resistance; not a single type of PVC panel will become a barrier to dampness. Waterproofing will have to be taken care of in advance, at the stage of installing the frame;
- Easy to maintain and clean. After high-quality installation Cleaning up the toilet will take 5-10 minutes; just wipe the plastic surface with a damp cloth;
- Durability - the original appearance of the plastic panel is difficult to damage, even if desired. The material is resistant to most types of household chemicals, solvents and oxidizers.
Naturally, plastic panels also have their drawbacks, otherwise, due to their low price and installation advantages, they would have long ago taken a monopoly position in the market finishing materials. The main disadvantages:
- Any plastic burns, and PVC wall panels are no exception. Manufacturers provide data on its thermal resistance and self-extinguishing qualities, but even smoldering polyvinyl chloride becomes a source of toxic gases. A fire in a toilet lined with plastic is a real danger, it must be taken into account when smoking, working with open fire, etc.;
- Finishing a toilet with PVC panels is not as simple as it seems. A lot depends on the stage of preparation, which we will discuss in detail below. Begins preparatory stage not in the apartment, but also in the store;
- Plastic finishing will narrow the dimensions of the room by at least 3-4 cm from each wall and ceiling. At uneven walls spatial losses will be even greater. For the height of the toilet, such a reduction is not critical, but for the length and width it can lead to certain inconveniences - for example, during further installation of plumbing, when opening and closing doors, etc.
Therefore, plastic is installed on the ceiling of sanitary facilities more often than on the walls. There are various design options mixed wall repair, using ceramic tiles and PVC panels, but they are more relevant for bathrooms than for smaller toilets.
Finishing the toilet with PVC panels - choosing the main and consumable materials
One of the main mistakes when choosing wall plastic is the primary focus on its design qualities . The strength of the panels is much more important than the design and patterns! A material of any strength is suitable for the ceiling, and we rest our hands on the walls, hang shelves and accessories, etc. Therefore, start your choice with the rigidity of the panels - the higher it is, the better. The rigid panel will not vibrate from accidental touch and will require less effort when installing the frame, because mounting clearances can be made wider.
After selecting sufficiently durable PVC panels, we pay attention... no, not yet to the colors, but to their size and design. The length of the wall plastic is standard (3 meters), and the width varies from 12 to 25 cm. The wider the PVC panel, the more precise and level the frame base to which it will be attached is required. If you do not have natural carpentry talents, choose a width up to 15 cm.
Now you can choose colors and patterns for the glossy “packaging” of your toilet. And don’t skimp on accessories - plastic corners and endings. The strength and aesthetics of the entire repair depend on these fastening strips. They should be of a similar color to the main panels, with wide shelves for ease of fastening. Buy plastic fittings with a reserve - during the first attempts to fit them, mistakes are possible, and you hardly want to go to the market several corners away.
For the slatted base of the frame, use slats measuring 20x25 mm. For proper strength, it is wiser to choose a square section of slats, from 30x30 mm. Pay attention to their straightness, for which do not hesitate to untie a stack of slats and measure several (or even each).
Even the Tula Lefty will not be able to build an even frame on crooked slats. Buy self-tapping screws for attaching the frame base to the walls and mounting nails for the plastic itself. Small construction nails will not work; rather, you need an analogue of tar paper nails, but with a low head. If the toilet is damp or the neighbors above have man-made “floods”, you will need an antiseptic composition for treating wood.
Repairing a toilet with plastic panels - we install the frame with our own hands
Even before repairing the toilet with plastic, the toilet must be installed and the floor tiles laid; the work requires a ready-made, flat floor. Place all the plastic away from the repair area; if the frame is installed properly, its installation will only take a few hours, but that will happen later.
Installation of a frame for plastic panels - step-by-step diagram
Step 1: Treating the slats with an antiseptic
This stage is often skipped, but in vain. If you carefully coat the slatted base with compounds against rotting and fungus, it will last for decades and will not lose its strength from dampness. Due to the fact that most of these compounds are toxic, the slats can be treated outdoors the day before installation - and dried there, bringing into the apartment the bars that are already ready for hydro-troubles. The entire surface must be lubricated with an antiseptic, with the exception of the ends - the same requirements as for the ceiling between floors, wood is wood.
Step 2: Set up the side posts
These are four slats in the corners of our room for mandatory reflection. Their installation has its own secret - the main slats should not touch the floor and ceiling. Why do they put small scraps of the same plastic under them, and then pull out improvised pads when the rail is firmly fixed to the wall with screws. Accurate installation of the side posts is very important; they are installed strictly plumb, and the parallelism of the edges is checked with a wide steel ruler. In fact, the accuracy of the entire frame depends on these “four pillars”. Fastening is carried out in increments of 30-40 cm with self-tapping screws, through which holes are drilled in the walls (at least 5 cm deep), and plastic plugs are driven into the holes.
Step 3: Sheathing the Side Posts
Along the lower and upper perimeter of the room, bars for the lower ends and upper corners, respectively, are attached to the main vertical slats. The mounting screws are tightened at an angle of 45˚ to securely “hook” both slats. After the end screws, the fastening of the sheathing is complemented by fastening the slats to the walls using long self-tapping screws. When the frame “skeleton” is ready, additional racks or crossbars are installed (depending on the direction of laying the plastic, vertical or horizontal). Make the step between the frame posts smaller, about 50 cm - then the reliability will be higher, and the strength of the entire structure will be “like a glove.”
Step 4: Installation of fittings
Nailed to the main posts and perimeter rails plastic fittings. Her corners are cut sharp knife at an angle of 45˚, with the calculation of precise articulation from the visible side. Due to the elasticity of the plastic panels, the fittings are mounted in all corners and turns. The step between the nails is the same 30-35 cm. If the lath lags behind the wall, then scraps of plastic are tightly squeezed into the gap, and only then the nail is driven in. A separate topic is mounting nails. They should have wide and flat caps. If you cannot find such nails, buy any 20-25 mm long and cut 1x1 cm spacers from PET bottles. They will attract the plastic to the wood and will not damage it. Perform the final blows with a hammer not directly on the nail, but on an auxiliary attachment such as a bolt, so as not to damage the corners or the panel itself.
Installing PVC panels in a toilet - using a ready-made frame is quick and easy
When the frame with the fittings nailed to it is completely ready, installation of PVC panels is easy and pleasant. Each part is sawed off with a hacksaw with thin teeth, about 1-1.5 cm smaller than the seat (the size deficit is compensated by the shelves of the fittings), inserted into the grooves, slightly pushed back and nailed to the slats. All subsequent plastic elements are pushed into the previous panel all the way and fastened in exactly the same way - with nails, with plastic washers, with a guarantee of safety of the plastic from being hit with a hammer.
The last PVC panels will need to be cut to length, this must be done with great precision. The cut panel is inserted into the corner until it stops and carefully pushed into the lock of the previous one using a thin screwdriver. Therefore, the size of the locks is always less than seats in fittings - the last panel must have contact with their surface. It cannot be secured with nails, so finishing the wall must be done in the most inaccessible place for traffic.
Do-it-yourself toilet repair with plastic panels is completed. Don’t forget to leave installation marks on the new plastic, along which the shelves and holder will later be attached toilet paper, hood, etc. – search for plastic-covered slats in our installation plans Excluded.
The most difficult and important stage of bathroom renovation can be considered the finishing of the walls and ceiling. Most often, toilets are lined with plastic panels or covered with tiles. Sometimes bathrooms are also decorated with mosaics or decorative plaster on drywall.
In some cases, lining or wooden panels. Of course, in order for all surfaces to ultimately turn out neat, repairs should be carried out in compliance with certain technologies.
How to cover a bathroom with plastic panels
Modern Wall panels– the most convenient material option for finishing a bathroom. A room covered with them will look quite modern and aesthetically pleasing.
Among other things, plastic panels are completely resistant to moisture, are hygienic, and their cost is low. Thus, using them you can make a budget, but at the same time high-quality repair.
Preparatory activities
Before starting repairs, an estimate is drawn up with a calculation of all necessary materials. Here is a small example of a bathroom renovation estimate:
How to calculate the cost of toilet repairs
Of course, when performing repairs small toilet in the apartment with your own hands detailed list it is not necessary to compose. But it’s still worth estimating the cost of basic materials.
Before finishing with PVC panels, all furniture is removed from the bathroom and household appliances. You can leave the plumbing fixtures during the renovation, but it is better to dismantle and put them away. Moreover, during repairs it is usually replaced with a new one.
Before finishing, old wallpaper should be removed from the walls, and their surface should also be cleaned and treated with anti-rot compounds.
Bathroom renovation. Preparing walls for finishing
Repair of a combined bathroom is carried out according to certain rules, since the air in such a room is very humid. In this case, the slats are installed only on the sheathing. In conventional toilets, slats can be glued directly to the walls.
Frame installation
Since the walls and ceilings in bathrooms modern apartments They are rarely perfectly level, they are mounted plastic lining usually with pre-installation of the frame. The latter is easiest to do from wooden slats 40x25 mm. The sheathing elements are usually attached horizontally. The frame is fixed directly to the wall using screws with plastic dowels. The step between the slats is no more than 50 cm.
When finishing a bathroom, it is best to attach PVC slats to a wooden frame
Advice: To level the frame in the places where the battens are attached, you can place slats of the required thickness or pieces of plywood.After the entire wall is covered, you can begin installing the corner elements, as well as the upper and lower plastic guides. They are fastened to the frame with brackets using a construction stapler.
When finishing walls with panels, corner elements are pre-installed
Panel installation
To renovate a bathroom, you can choose plastic panels of any color. But it's better at this small room Light slats will look good. There are actually many options for decorating a toilet with plastic. To verify this, just look at the catalog of any online construction store.
The design of such finishing as PVC panels can have very different
Actually finishing the bathroom with plastic panels is done like this:
- First, the tenon is cut off at the first lamella.
- After this, it is inserted into the corner starting element.
- On the reverse side, the first lamella will need to be secured to each lathing with a clamp or bracket.
Photo of a bathroom renovation with your own hands. PVC panels are fastened using a construction stapler
- The tenon of the second panel is inserted into the groove of the first. To insert into the upper and lower guides, the element will have to be bent slightly. The second panel is attached to the sheathing in the same way as the first.
- All other slats are installed in exactly the same order.
Bathroom renovation. Photo PVC installation panels using the tongue and groove method
- The last panel is inserted into the finishing corner profile without additional fixation to the sheathing.
- The ceiling is finished in exactly the same way.
Bathroom renovation in Khrushchev. Photo of plastic profile
Glue mounting
Repairing a bathroom with your own hands, if the walls are smooth and it is not combined with a bathroom, can be done using a simpler technology. In this case, PVC slats are attached directly to the surface of the room with liquid nails. The sequence of work will be as follows:
- Repairs begin by cleaning the walls and ceiling from dirt. Next, the surfaces should be primed.
Photo of the finishing of the combined bathroom. Walls should be primed before covering with PVC panels
- Large drops are applied to each panel in a checkerboard pattern in increments of approximately 30 cm. liquid nails.
- Next, the panel is pressed tightly to the surface and held in this position for several seconds.
- All other elements are attached in exactly the same way.
Renovation of a combined bathroom. Photo of a room decorated with PVC panels
Of course, as in the first case, the finishing and starting corner profiles, as well as the upper and lower guides, are first glued to the wall.
Below we invite you to watch how to renovate a bathroom with your own hands (video):
As you can see, using plastic panels you can make very high-quality and inexpensive repair bathroom.
Finishing the bathroom with ceramic tiles
Even though the price is higher, toilets are finished with tiles even more often than with PVC panels. A bathtub finished with modern design tiles looks stylish and presentable.
In addition, it is much more difficult to damage tiles than plastic. The only drawback of ceramics is that it is somewhat difficult to install. Of course, you can renovate a bathroom using tiles yourself. However, when performing this work, you must strictly adhere to all required technologies.
Alignment of walls
Repairing a combined bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building or a separate toilet usually begins with leveling all surfaces. It is better not to glue tiles to curved walls. Otherwise the room will look sloppy.
When renovating the walls in the bathroom for tiling, they must first be carefully leveled
The alignment procedure includes the following steps:
- Old plaster is peeling off the walls and ceiling. Used tiles are removed from the floor.
- The repair continues by gluing (on the gypsum mortar) plaster guides.
Leveling the walls of the bathroom for finishing with tiles during renovation is carried out according to the beacons
- Once the plaster has set, you can begin applying new plaster. The solution is poured between the beacons in large pieces, and then carefully leveled with a rule.
- The walls of bathrooms in Khrushchev are leveled using the same technology.
- A screed is placed on the floor along the beacons.
Floor repairs begin with pouring screed
Important: Minimum thickness concrete screed– 3 cm. To create a thin layer, special leveling mixtures are used.Bathroom renovation in panel house can be done without preliminary leveling of surfaces. The walls in such buildings, unlike block and brick ones, are usually quite smooth.
Carrying out renovations in an apartment panel house, tiles can be installed without first leveling the walls
Tile installation
Tiles for a bathroom - especially a shared one - are suitable only for special ones, intended for use in conditions high humidity. You can buy this variety at any hardware store. The tiles are installed in the following order:
- At the first stage of repair, the walls and ceiling are carefully coated with a penetrating primer.
Walls for tiles must be pre-marked
Advice: The first step is usually finishing the walls. Then the tiles are glued to the ceiling, and at the final stage - to the floor.- Next, the surface is marked according to the height of the tile.
- Installation of elements begins from the bottom.
- The glue is applied to the wall using a notched trowel or a special grater.
Photo of finishing the bathroom with tiles. Apply tile adhesive using a notched trowel
On a note: You can install tiles in the bathroom either in even rows or in staggered rows.- A day after installation, the crosses are removed, and the seams are rubbed with a composition of a suitable color intended for this purpose.
Tiles for the bathroom. Photo of the grouting process
Advice: Floor tiles installed using the same technology. You can walk on the floor after its installation only after the glue has completely dried.Use of other materials
Tile and plastic panels are the most popular types of finishes for bathrooms. However, in some cases, repairs can be made using other materials.
Mosaic finishing
When performing repairs, tiles can be replaced, for example, with mosaics. Decorating a bathroom with this material is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Smalt, ceramic and glass mosaic not in small pieces, but in panels measuring approximately 30x30 cm. During production, the elements are glued face down onto paper. After gluing the panel to the wall, it is simply moistened with water and removed after soaking.
Spectacular finishing of bathrooms with mosaics
Plasterboard finishing
This material is also used quite often for finishing bathrooms, both combined and separate.
Important: For finishing wet rooms, you can only use moisture resistant drywall Green colour.Installation of this type of finish is done either on a wooden frame or, which is better, on a metal frame.
Plasterboard finishing is usually done through a metal frame
The top is most often used for finishing drywall in the bathroom. decorative plaster. Finishing work with this material is carried out in stages:
- The plasterboard surface is first primed with a special agent.
- After the primer has dried, the plaster itself is applied to the walls and ceiling with a trowel in a circular or straight hand motion. Its layer should be quite thin.
- After the first layer has dried, you can apply a second, and then a third. For structural plaster One or two will be enough. The textured one is applied in 5-12 layers.
Photo of combined bathrooms after renovation. Finishing with decorative plaster
Wood paneling
Wooden panels in the bathroom are usually used only if it is not combined with a bathroom. They are installed using the same technology as the installation of plastic panels.
Sometimes the finishing of bathrooms is done using wooden panels
As you can see, renovating a bathroom with your own hands is quite a troublesome task, but quite doable. Do the finishing slowly and carefully, and you will have a beautiful modern toilet with smooth walls and ceiling. If the technology of paneling and tiles seems too complicated to you, you can always hire specialists. Many companies today perform turnkey finishing of bathrooms and inexpensively.
You can order bathroom renovation with PVC panels in a Khrushchev-era building, a new building or any other house through the Yuda service. Yuda-registered specialists will carry it out not only efficiently and quickly, but also affordable price. They will also provide competent advice on the selection and calculation of finishing materials for a bathtub or combined bathroom, and, if necessary, assist in their purchase and delivery to the apartment or in a private house. An order for the repair of a combined bathroom or a separate bathroom and toilet can be placed at any address in Moscow and the Moscow region.
Repair features
Repair of a bathroom with PVC panels in a Khrushchev-era building, a new building or any other house can be ordered from Yuda either as part of a comprehensive turnkey bathroom overhaul or separately. After all, it is not difficult to produce it without resorting to leveling the walls and ceiling, as well as other global preparation of the room. This is what makes PVC panels attractive:
- they are easy to install and dismantle
- completely hide all unevenness of the ceiling and wall surfaces
- are inexpensive
In addition, plastic is easy to maintain - easy to clean and change if deformed. It is good to use where there are changes in humidity and temperature, that is, not only in the bathroom, but also, for example, in the kitchen. Sheathing walls with plastic panels is not difficult, so the cost of the work of craftsmen will be low. And when you order from Yuda, the services of specialists will cost you even less. Create a task on the website like “toilet repair with plastic panels - open price” and see for yourself.
Installation can be of two types: you can cover the walls with PVC panels by creating lathing or using liquid nails. The last option is used less frequently, since it assumes the presence of completely smooth surfaces walls Installation with the help of lathing allows not only not to carry out rough work before finishing the bathroom with PVC panels, but also to hide pipes and other communications that are undesirable in the interior design.
That's why it's perfect way do redecorating kitchen or bathroom - both combined and separate. Yudu masters are proficient in any technology for decorating premises with plastic panels.
How much will the repair cost?
The cost of any repair services ordered in Moscow through Yudu will be at least 30% lower than the market price. In addition, the specialists presented on the site will assist you in purchasing finishing materials inexpensively. After all, most of them directly cooperate with suppliers of plastic panels, ceramic tiles, wallpaper and other materials for cosmetics. major repairs, which allows them to purchase them cheaply.
In each specific case, Yudu performers evaluate bathroom renovations differently and toilet with PVC panels– the price depends on factors such as:
- room area
- complexity of the location of pipes and other communications
- urgency of repair work
A specialist will announce the final cost of ordering a turnkey bathroom or toilet repair only after a personal inspection of the property. Repairing a bathroom with PVC panels when ordering from Yuda will always be beneficial for you.
To connect plumbing fixtures to the water supply network, a flexible water supply is used. It is in demand when connecting faucets, showers, toilets and other water intake points, and significantly simplifies the installation process. Flexible eyeliner also used during installation gas equipment. It differs from similar water devices in its manufacturing technology and special requirements security.
Characteristics and types
The flexible hose for connecting plumbing is a hose of different lengths made of non-toxic synthetic rubber. Thanks to the elasticity and softness of the material, it easily takes the desired position and allows installation in hard to reach places. For guard flexible hose The upper reinforcing layer is designed in the form of a braid, which is made from the following materials:
- Aluminum. Such models can withstand no more than +80 °C and retain functionality for 3 years. At high humidity, aluminum braiding is prone to rust.
- Of stainless steel. Thanks to this reinforcing layer, the service life of the flexible water line is at least 10 years, and the maximum temperature of the transported medium is +95 °C.
- Nylon. This braid is used for the manufacture of reinforced models that can withstand temperatures up to +110 °C and are designed for intensive use for 15 years.
The fasteners used are nut-nut and nut-fitting pairs, which are made of brass or of stainless steel. Devices with different indicators permissible temperature differ in the color of the braid. Blue ones are used for connecting to a pipeline with cold water, and red ones - with hot ones.
When choosing a water line, you need to pay attention to its elasticity, reliability of fasteners and purpose. It is also mandatory to have a certificate that prevents the rubber from releasing toxic components during operation.
Features of gas connections
When connected gas stoves, speakers and other types of equipment also use flexible hoses. Unlike models for water, they have yellow and are not tested for environmental safety. For fixation, end steel or aluminum reinforcement is used. There are the following types of devices for connecting gas appliances:
- PVC hoses reinforced with polyester thread;
- made of synthetic rubber with stainless steel braid;
- bellows, made in the form of a corrugated stainless steel tube.
Santekhkomplekt holding offers engineering equipment, fittings, plumbing and devices for connecting it to communications. The assortment is represented by products and materials from well-known foreign and domestic manufacturers. Discounts apply for bulk purchases, and product quality is confirmed by standard certificates. For information support and assistance, each client is assigned a personal manager. The ability to arrange delivery within Moscow and to other regions of the Russian Federation allows you to quickly receive the purchased goods without unnecessary hassle.
Drainage is a drainage and drainage measure to remove excess groundwater.
If water does not leave the site for a long time, the soil becomes gleyed, if shrubs and trees quickly disappear (get wet), you need to urgently take action and drain the site.
Causes of soil waterlogging
There are several reasons for soil waterlogging:
- clay heavy soil structure with poor water permeability;
- aquifer in the form of gray-green and red-brown clays is located close to the surface;
- high groundwater table;
- technogenic factors (construction of roads, pipelines, various objects) that interfere with natural drainage;
- disruption of the water balance by the construction of irrigation systems;
- The landscape area is located in a lowland, ravine, or hollow. In this case, they play an important role precipitation and the influx of water from higher places.
What are the consequences of excess moisture in the soil?
You can see the results of this phenomenon yourself - trees and shrubs die. Why is this happening?
- the oxygen content in the soil decreases and the content increases carbon dioxide, which leads to disruption of air exchange processes, water regime and nutrition regime in the soil;
- oxygen starvation of the root-forming layer occurs, which leads to the death of plant roots;
- the supply of macro and microelements by plants (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc.) is disrupted, because excess water washes out mobile forms of elements from the soil, and they become unavailable for absorption;
- intensive breakdown of proteins occurs and, accordingly, the processes of decay are activated.
Plants can tell you at what level groundwater lies
Take a close look at the flora of your area. The species inhabiting it will tell you at what depth the groundwater layers are located:
- perched water - it is best to dig a reservoir in this place;
- at a depth of up to 0.5 m - marigold, horsetails, varieties of sedges grow - bladderwrack, holly, foxweed, Langsdorff's reed;
- at a depth of 0.5 m to 1 m - meadowsweet, canary grass, ;
- from 1 m to 1.5 m – favorable conditions for meadow fescue, bluegrass, mouse pea, china;
- from 1.5 m - wheatgrass, clover, wormwood, plantain.
What is important to know when planning site drainage
Each group of plants has its own moisture needs:
- at a groundwater depth of 0.5 to 1 m they can grow on raised beds vegetables and annual flowers;
- water depth up to 1.5 m is well tolerated vegetable crops, cereals, annuals and perennials (flowers), ornamental and fruit and berry bushes, trees on a dwarf rootstock;
- if the groundwater is more than 2 m deep, fruit trees can be grown;
- optimal depth of groundwater for Agriculture– from 3.5 m.
Is site drainage necessary?
Record your observations for at least some time. You yourself can understand how much drainage is needed.
Maybe it makes sense to simply redirect melt and sediment water along the bypass channel, rather than allowing it to flow through your site?
Perhaps it is necessary to design and equip a storm drain and improve the composition of the soil and this will be enough?
Or is it worth doing drainage system only for fruit and ornamental trees?
A specialist will give you the exact answer, and we strongly recommend calling him. But after reading this article, you will gain some awareness on this issue.
Upon completion of technological and production tasks related to the arrangement sewer system V apartment building, industrial building, as well as in private households, it is required to test the involved system using the forced flow method. This task is used to identify possible defects or improper installation of the entire involved sewerage part and the system testing report internal sewerage and drains will be material evidence of the work on acceptance of the object.
A visual inspection should be accompanied by inclusion in the test report of internal sewerage and drainage systems according to SNIP, which is currently represented by the current regulations of the “D” series appendix, which corresponds to SP 73.13330.2012 “Internal sanitary systems of a building”, recently a new one has been applied updated working edition according to SNiP 3.05.01-85.
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Not everyone can install tiles in the bathroom themselves. home handyman. This is why many people prefer to resort to more simple way improve this room - make it with plastic panels. The main advantage of structures of this type is assembly according to the principle of a designer, which allows you to easily and without loss disassemble the panels if necessary. Design features This type of finish allows oxygen to circulate freely, which is fundamentally important in conditions of high humidity.
Advantages of choosing PVC panels
- Low price, which varies depending on the quality of the material and the prestige of its manufacturer, but generally remains affordable.
- If the installation work is not carried out independently, then you will have to pay much less for the services of a specialist than for laying ceramic tiles or, for example, natural stone.
- Resistant to humidity fluctuations. Plastic is not afraid of drops of water, temperature changes, mold, fungi. Even if the material is used in unheated room, there will be no deformation or loss of brightness of colors.
- Reliable manufacturers guarantee that their products will retain all their properties for a quarter of a century.
- Easy to use and maintain. Plastic panels can be easily washed from dirt using a soap solution.
Have plastic trim and a few disadvantages:
- Installing plastic panels will still steal some space from the toilet, which does not happen when painting or wallpapering.
- Vinyl does not burn easily, but if it starts to melt, it emits acrid, toxic smoke.
- By choosing plastic trim from unscrupulous sellers, you can purchase a low-quality product that will be very fragile and brittle.
In the video you can see the results of repairs in the toilet when it was PVC finishing panels:
Examples of DIY toilet repairs using plastic panels are shown in the photo below.
Cost of repairing a toilet using plastic panels
If you have not decided what is better - to renovate the bathroom yourself or order a turnkey toilet repair service, keep in mind that in Moscow such a renovation with plastic panels will cost you 11-13 thousand rubles, in St. Petersburg – 9–11 thousand rubles. In regions, prices may differ quite significantly.
Choosing panels for finishing the toilet
- PVC is an incredibly flexible material that bends at an angle of more than 90⁰. You can check the quality of the material by taking the panel from different ends with your hands and starting to bend it. High-quality plastic will bend into a ring.
- Take a sniff of the material you buy. Your nose should not smell anything, because high-quality plastic is devoid of any odors.
- Narrower panels are easier to correctly level; wide ones will leave a lot of unnecessary trimmings.
- All quality products have appropriate certificates. Their absence from the seller should make you suspicious.
Advice. When purchasing PVC panels, always take a small supply of several elements. After all, if during the installation process it turns out that your initial calculations were erroneous, it may turn out that this particular model is no longer available.
We install plastic panels in the toilet
Covering a toilet with your own hands using plastic panels is not at all a difficult task if you have the desire and a supply of free time.
Before going to the store, recalculate the area of future installation, add another 15% to the resulting figure for the cuts.
Required materials and tools
Before installing plastic panels in the toilet, you need to stock up on useful equipment. You will need:
- PVC panels, as well as the edging profile for them;
- aluminum or plastic profile;
- hydraulic level;
- self-tapping screws;
- screwdriver and drill;
- cutting tool;
- drawing tool.
Preliminary work
Before installing the plastic trim, perform the following steps:
- We remove old finishes from the walls.
- If possible, we replace old wiring and water pipes.
- We treat the walls with a primer mixture.
- If you plan to install cabinets, shelves, and accessories in the room, we install additional strips under them.
- The material must be brought into the apartment several hours before the start of work so that its temperature is equal to the temperature in the room.
