Sheathing a bathroom is possible not only with the help of ceramic tiles. In addition to the fact that the sheathing requires considerable costs, both physical and material, the very preparation of the solution, its application, necessarily lead to additional cleaning. And I want something new, unusual and so that even a non-professional can install it. It is precisely these qualities that an innovation in the modern construction field has - MDF panels. With a number of advantages, they are great for creating an interior in places with high humidity.
Characteristics of MDF panels
MDF panels are manufactured in production by hot pressing. To do this, use dry wood mixtures and binders, such as modified urea resins. The whole process takes place under extremely high temperatures. This makes it possible to firmly glue the chips together. Due to this, the material acquires extraordinary strength and durability.
The mechanical properties of MDF significantly distinguish it from the background natural wood. After all, breaking the panel is almost impossible. This property allows MDF to be used to create rounded facades or other decorative elements.
Types of MDF panels:
- Tiled panels
They are made in the form of plates. Their size may vary. The main advantage of tiled panels is that they can create an unusual, spectacular interior. Combining different colors or textures, you can significantly transform the bathroom. Attached to the surface with glue.
- Rack wall panels
They are long slats of different widths and thicknesses. The choice of sizes is large enough, so every builder will be able to find the right material for themselves. Such panels are mounted on a crate made of metal or wood. Fixed with staples or screws. They are popular for decorating small spaces.
- Sheet panels
These panels are often used to create an interior in large rooms. Having a rather large size, they are very easily and quickly attached to the glue. Joints can be hidden with moldings. Sheet panels can have a different structure and harmoniously fit into any room.
Also, MDF panels differ in the way they finish the front surface. Of course, not all of them are suitable for bathroom cladding:
- Laminated panels(characterized by applying a special PVC film to the surface. In addition to excellent imitation of wood, metal or stone, such plates are distinguished by good dust-repellent, waterproof and aesthetic properties).
- Veneered panels(the surface is sheathed with veneer and the panels are given any shade of wood).
- Painted panels(due to special effective dyes, the panel acquires an incredibly beautiful shine and additional protection).
- Good thermal insulation. Modern technologies have made it possible to create panels that perfectly retain heat without giving it away to the walls.
- Moisture resistance and antiseptic properties. Since the material is used in rooms with high humidity, it is well treated with all antifungal and anti-mold substances. Thanks to the moisture-repellent film, even if you pour water on the panel, not a single drop will linger.
- The rigidity of the material. This property helps to hide many things that interfere with the finished and aesthetic appearance. For example, you can hide wiring, cables, pipes, etc. behind MDF. In addition, the walls do not need to be processed before installation.
- Strength. Moisture resistant MDF panels have excellent resistance to mechanical damage. This ability is not possessed by such material as plastic, which they like to sheathe the bathroom. The panels do not break or crack, even when strong blow. Bending, they are used for lining the arch.
- Ease of care. Just for ease of maintenance, it is necessary to purchase and install the right panels with seamless fastening. It is enough to wipe them with a damp soapy cloth.
- Affordable cost. Unlike tiles, MDF panels are much cheaper. This option is affordable for anyone who wants to transform their bathroom.
- Ease of installation. This is another great advantage of panels. They can be installed by anyone, not even a professional builder.
- Ease of cutting. There is no need to buy expensive power tools.
- Variety of colors and textures. MDF wall panels are able to satisfy the desires of any buyer.
- Durability. Modern production has made it possible to create a material that can last as long as tile.
If the bathroom is small, MDF panels can solve this problem by visually expanding the space with tiles covered with a glossy or mirror film.
The disadvantages include only a slight decrease in the room, when installing the panels on metal carcass.
Methods for mounting MDF panels
In addition to the panels themselves, additional components are also required. All joints, corners will need to be covered with moldings. This component is an elongated bar, which has a variety of shapes when cross-sectioned. They exist in different types:
- Starting - fastened at the very beginning of work;
- Connecting - close non-aesthetic joints of panels;
- Ceiling - they can be used as a plinth, as they close the gap at the junction of the ceiling and wall;
- Moldings of internal corners;
- External plastic corners;
- End - their purpose is decoration;
- Universal.
Before buying, you need to carefully examine the product. If it has an insufficient level of moisture resistance or is intended for outdoor use, you should not risk it. Otherwise, at the first appearance of moisture, the panel will be covered with fungus or mold.
There are a number of options for attaching the panel to the wall. The main, and most common, is the installation with glue. It is only allowed to do this on a perfectly flat surface, without bumps or dents. If any, they can be eliminated using a spatula, putty or cement mortar.
The gluing process itself can be divided into several stages.
Stage 1. Calculation of the footage of the bathroom. This is necessary for the expedient gluing of the panels, avoiding residues.
Stage 2. Fitting the panels according to the obtained dimensions. It is better to immediately determine which panel to stick on which wall.
Step 3. Attach the start molding at the start of work.
Stage 4. Gluing the panel according to the queue. The glue is applied evenly, in thin strips over the entire surface and at the same distance from each other.
Stage 5. Unnecessary joints and junctions with the ceiling must be closed with decorative moldings.
You can also use crate for wall cladding in the bathroom. It is made from aluminum or wooden bars. Fastening is made to the wall with dowels. The irregularities of the wall, in this case, will not interfere with the creation of a flat and smooth surface. If the recess in the wall is deep enough, it is only necessary to place a wooden block under a metal or wooden profile.
As with the installation with glue, this method also involves, before starting work, accurate measurements of the bathroom and beating the verticals at the corners. Further, the work goes through the following stages:
Stage 1. Depending on the type of panels chosen, the crate is fixed to the wall perpendicular to the rails.
Stage 2. It is necessary to fix the horizontal panels at the same distance butt to the vertical ones.
Stage 3. Mounting the starting molding.
Stage 4. Alternate installation of panels using the tongue-and-groove method.
Stage 5. The final stage of work, which includes hiding the joints with the help of a decorated molding.
Budget materials are not always the best, so many owners prefer more than original solutions, for example, moisture-resistant MDF panels for the bathroom. In terms of reliability, they can compete with PVC.
This is quite a legitimate question, since wood looks quite impressive, even if it is a panel pressed from shavings, but at the same time, we all remember how well wood fibers absorb moisture. However, one should take into account the density of the structure of wall panels, which are often pressed under very high pressure. After all, even a bathhouse, where the humidity is very high, is best sheathed with ordinary boards, for example, clapboard, which absorbs water very well. What can we say about materials such as moisture-resistant MDF, chipboard and fiberboard panels, which many manufacturers make for the bathroom, highlighting their water resistance as a separate product class.
Bathroom decoration with wood
The advantage of particle boards is that when using them, it takes quite a bit of time to finish, due to the large area of \u200b\u200beach individual sheet. decorative properties some types are very high. In particular, MDF comes with embossed and even with. Also, these plates lend themselves perfectly to manual processing (using special tools), up to carving, as they are pressed from very fine fractions, which are separated in the form of fine dust. By the way, it is MDF that is particularly water resistant, but we will talk about this in more detail later.
So, in order for water not to be absorbed into the material, it must have a very high density, and due to the dry pressing of very small particles of wood, this quality is most pronounced in. At the same time, the production is carried out under the influence of high temperatures and using binders, which, when heated, impregnate the wood fractions. In particular, urea resins are used, they are the safest in terms of the release of formaldehyde, a volatile substance that is quite harmful to the body. In such resins combined with melamine, the formaldehyde content is negligible.
Bathroom MDF boards
As for the density, it is possible to achieve such values as 600–800 kg/m 2, due to which moisture simply does not find cavities between the fractions, which, moreover, are already impregnated with a binder. Do not forget about the natural binder lignin, which is released from wood fibers when heated. Thus, with a sufficient thickness of the plate, one can count on high strength and reliability of the material. Therefore, instead of expensive clinker tiles for the bathroom, you can get by decorative panels MDF, although it is also difficult to call them cheap. But given the durability and almost complete water resistance, the benefits of using such a skin are obvious.
If this material is inferior in density to MDF, then it is not much, and only because the fractions that are used in the manufacture of fiberboards are quite large. However, the use of synthetic resins, paraffin and rosin in combination with hot pressing under high pressure makes it possible to obtain moisture-resistant and, most importantly, durable panels. The mixture of wood fibers is sometimes dominated by conifers, which significantly increases the resistance of the material to water after pressing at high temperatures, when the resins are partially released from the fractions. To obtain a particularly durable class of panels, additional impregnation with pectol - tall oil is used, which also increases moisture resistance.
fiberboard
For the bathroom, you can use fiberboard panels of different classes, but bituminous ones are best suited, they are practically not subject to deformation during prolonged contact with water. It is recommended to choose material of such brands as T-B, that is, unfinished solid slabs with a high level of water resistance. They are perhaps the most inexpensive of the acceptable options. The price of wall cladding of the T-SV brand will be higher, which stands for solid panels with a layer decorative coating from finely dispersed wood fractions, as well as having high water resistance. The second option is more preferable, since it does not require additional finishing in the form of painting, varnishing or tiling.
This material is the cheapest in comparison with the other two wood-fiber materials considered earlier. However, its strength qualities are also the lowest, although here there is a division into separate classes. In particular, according to environmental safety you should choose panels produced according to the E1 standard, they have a low formaldehyde emission, acceptable even for the production of children's furniture. In Europe, for the most part, these plates are currently produced.
Suitable for bathroom chipboard
However, the E2 standard is far from being banned everywhere, and it is very easy to confuse the panels of these two classes in appearance.
Therefore, it is advisable to check the product certificate before purchasing, since in the bathroom with little ventilation, the effect of formaldehyde on the body will be especially strong. Water resistance is the second and no less important requirement when using such panels for bathroom cladding. In this regard, chipboard is much worse than fiberboard and MDF boards, since the structure is looser. The best indicator for standard chipboard is 20% moisture absorption, and the average is 30%. But this value can be achieved only when the chipboard is completely immersed in water; in general, the swelling is less critical.
There are separate brands class P-A, in which the absorption of moisture does not exceed 5%. These are materials with a particularly high density (about 750 kg / m 2), covered with laminate and, often, with varnish, but their cost can correspond to ordinary waterproof MDF panels. Attention! Chipboard boards with the highest water resistance ratings are usually painted in green color, which makes it easy to recognize them when buying.
First of all, it should be noted that the geometry of MDF, fiberboard and chipboard panels can be different. There are rack, tile and, in fact, sheet wall materials, and this variety applies to both conventional and waterproof brands. The first option is most similar to a glued board, and such strips can be mounted both horizontally and vertically, in the first case the space visually expands, and in the second the ceiling seems somewhat higher. Tiled panels look like wooden tiles, and they can be used in a similar way, that is, put on glue. And, finally, sheet - the most typical and familiar to many variant of large dimensions.
Facing the bathtub with moisture-resistant plates
Remarkably, for rack type it is best to use a crate, this option is great in cases where the walls are very uneven. In this case, the bars under the horizontal sheathing must be placed vertically, and vice versa, under the vertical - horizontally. The rails are connected to each other with the help of special brackets. For tile options, regardless of their size, it is better to use waterproof glue in the bathroom. Mounting them on a frame made of timber is rather difficult, since this involves the use of screws, the heads of which will be visible from the front side. Sheet MDF, fiberboard and chipboard can be mounted both on the crate and on glue, however, in the first case, the reliability will be higher.
Before proceeding with sheathing the walls of the bathroom, it is advisable to keep the material in a normal living room for a day, since storage conditions usually imply a dry storage room. As a result, transferring directly to a room with high humidity can become too sharp a drop for the plates, which will not affect them in the best way. Even before installation, it is better to carefully prime the chipboard, and use products that have good water-repellent properties for this. For moisture treatment, you can mix 1: 1 wood varnish and white spirit. If the front side of the material is covered with a laminate or other decorative layer, the primer must be applied to the back surface and ends, which, in addition, can also be puttied.
Relatively recently, the assortment of the finishing materials market has been replenished with a new product - wall MDF panels . Consumers quickly appreciated the novelty and it gained well-deserved popularity. Let's take a look at what MDF panels are and why they are good.
Finishing the bathroom with MDF panels photo
The production of MDF panels is carried out from dry chips pressed under conditions of elevated temperature. At MDF production are fire and water resistant. Thanks to these properties, MDF panels can be used to decorate walls in the bathroom, kitchen, shower cabin.
So, what advantages helped MDF panels win the market?
- Price. Compared to drywall or ceramic tiles, the price of MDF panels is quite humane.
- Ease of installation. In order to finish the bathroom with MDF wall panels, there is no need to level the walls. On the contrary, they will perfectly hide all the irregularities of the walls, as well as disguise wires and pipes. Due to the ease of use, with the help of MDF panels, you can realize any design idea. They can be mounted vertically, horizontally and even diagonally.
- Rich choice of colors. This allows for a single color scheme bathroom design or vice versa, arrange color accents. There are plain or patterned tiles.
- Wide range of textures, which allows you to simulate valuable wood species, brickwork, ceramic tiles.
- Variety of shapes and sizes. Now on the market of finishing materials are presented:
- Sheet wall panels. Their size of 1.25 * 2.5 m allows you to make repairs to the bathroom quickly and with minimal effort.
- Type-setting rack panels. Very much like a wagon. With their help, you can adjust the size of the room: vertically oriented panels will visually increase the height of the room, and horizontal panels will make the room more squat and wide.
- Type-setting tiled MDF panels. They are square in shape. The length of the side of the tile panel varies from 30 to 95 cm. Geometric patterns can be laid out from the stacked tile panels.
- Sound and heat insulation. The presence of under-panel space when installing panels on the frame allows you to make the room as comfortable as possible.
- Strength. This property makes MDF wall panels durable, and therefore economical, material. They can easily withstand the load in the form of shelves, cabinets.
MDF wall panels photo
Selection and installation of MDF panels for the bathroom
We start preparation. It is not difficult to carry out the installation of MDF panels with your own hands, given some of the features of this procedure. First you need to properly prepare the walls of the bathroom. What is needed for this?
- Clean the walls - if there is wallpaper, they must be completely removed. You can leave it only in places where cleaning is difficult.
- Prime the surface of the walls. This procedure is mandatory - the humidity in the bathroom is increased, and if the walls are not treated with a primer, mold may appear.
What you need:
- perforator
- screwdriver
- corrugation
- various screws
— SD, UD profiles.
When it is also planned to sheathe the ceiling, suspensions and special spotlights will be required. How to do this, read the article.drywall ceiling installation.
Ceiling panels MDF photo
Let's start finishing the bathroom with MDF panels from the ceiling. By measuring the hydraulic level, it is necessary to determine the lowest point in the corner. From it, indent 5 cm and draw a horizontal line around the perimeter of the entire room. On it and attach a UD profile to the wall. Installation of MDF panels is very similar to installation of PVC panels.
Sometimes they prefer to build wooden frames, but this output is far from the best - according to experts, the tree can change significantly over time, which will inevitably lead to swelling of the MDF panels and deformation. Therefore, it is better not to save on the frame, unless, of course, you want to start repairs from the beginning.
After installing the UD profile, fix the suspensions at the top at a distance of about 60-70 cm from each other. This can be done with mounts quick installation» 4-6 cm. Holes are drilled on the base for this, with a diameter of approximately 6 mm. After that, you need to attach the SD profiles to the suspensions - this will be the universal frame.
Installation of MDF panels
By the way, such a frame can be perfect not only for mounting MDF panels, but also for installing plasterboards. Before installing the panels in place, we stretch all the wiring - this is in order to then put the ceiling lights in place.
With the help of self-tapping screws - for greater reliability - must be attached to corner profile the first strip, to the frame with reverse side they are attached with adhesives.
The ceiling will come out quickly - install the panels in turn, then make holes for the lamps and put them on.
Mounting MDF panels on walls
We start decorating the walls of the bathroom with MDF panels. Before proceeding with it, it is necessary to measure the walls where the panels are to be fixed. The prepared surface is considered to be well dried, even and smooth.
In order for moisture-resistant panels to better tolerate dampness and temperature in the room, it is recommended to place them near the walls two days before the start of work. The panels are measured and cut in accordance with the size that will be needed, while immediately cutting holes for sockets, taps and others.
It is necessary to cut MDF panels for tiles, taking into account that their seams fall between the panels. If installation is carried out without moldings, gaps of 3 mm should be left between the panels. The seam must be well treated with a waterproof silicone sealant to prevent moisture penetration.
To provide good protection from moisture, we also process the edges of the panels with a sealant - both from below and from above. Moldings are best installed from the corner and from the end. In order for the sealing to be complete, the groove of the moldings must also be treated with silicone sealant.
Moisture-resistant glue is applied to the wrong side of the panels - to do this, you need to lay it out on a pre-covered surface front side down. Glue is applied with a special spatula. In order for the panel to fit snugly against the wall, it will need to be firmly pressed along its entire length. It remains to wipe the panels with a sponge or soft cloth, and the cladding process is over.
Finally, a few tips. When choosing glue, it is better not to save on it - it must be waterproof and of high quality. Do not use nails for installation - they will spoil the moisture-resistant structure of the panels, and this may cause mold.
From an operational point of view, the shower room is a very complex room. Here is always present high level humidity, condensation and fluctuations temperature regime.
Finishing materials for the bathroom, unlike the rest of the living space, must have enhanced characteristics. In addition to successfully resisting negative factors, raw materials must be able to be assembled by hand.
Often these functions in the shower room are performed by ceramic tile. Of course, such pleasure is worth a lot of money! However modern technologies represent a new generation of finishing materials - moisture resistant MDF panels for the bathroom. They have whole line advantages, thanks to which you can significantly save money, time, as well as nerves. Today, these products have become a full-fledged alternative to tile.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is worth noting that not everyone can afford expensive materials for wall decoration in the shower room. Bathroom MDF panels are effective way get out of the situation. They are affordable, durable, and durable. They are easy to mount on the wall. Sheet products are made not only from sawdust, but also other components of wood, which are specially processed.
MDF panels for walls are in stable demand for domestic market. They are usually used instead of tiles in the shower room. Sheet products on the wall are in no way inferior to ceramic counterparts, while significantly winning in price. In addition, MDF has an attractive appearance, made like a rectangle, has no gaps at the edges or from the ends. Strengths moisture resistant panels for walls:
- ease of installation;
- long service life;
- ease of processing;
- affordable price;
- good thermal insulation;
- high strength;
- environmentally friendly material;
- ease of operation;
- a wide range of.
In addition, it should be noted the possibility of sheet models combined with other finishing materials. They can be mounted on the wall along with stone, under tiles, and also apply other types of finishes.
The dimensions of the panels allow the products to be used in any shower room, regardless of its area. Moisture-resistant MDF is equally well suited for both small spaces and large bathrooms.
However, it is worth noting that sheet ones have their drawbacks. This is an absolutely normal phenomenon, since today it is difficult to imagine any material without weaknesses. In addition, with proper skill, you can avoid creating unpleasant situations. Currently, MDF products have the following disadvantages:
- low impact resistance;
- weak resistance to scratches;
- fire hazard.
According to their characteristics, moisture-resistant sheets on the wall are distinguished by high performance. As for the shortcomings, here it is worth taking them quite seriously. However, the degree of risk should not be exaggerated, because weak sides can be minimized, for example, do not fasten sheet products on the wall near the workspace. For other indicators, the material, in principle, does not need recommendations.
Installation Features
In order to fix models of various sizes on the walls of the bathroom, special skills and abilities are not required. By and large, the installation of wall MDF is very simple, but there are some nuances. Many panels are attached to the crate, which greatly simplifies the installation process. In addition, if the walls of the shower room are even, then finishing can be carried out without prior preparation.
However, if there are flaws in the wall surface, they must be corrected. The wall should be primed, plastered or use plasterboard blocks. The latter option allows not only to level the surface, but also to create a new one. After the preparation, you need to take measurements of the room. In addition, it is necessary to let the moisture-resistant panels stand for several days in the bathroom. This will allow them to acclimatize and get used to the new conditions.
After that, they will acquire qualities corresponding to the temperature regime. shower room and the level of humidity. It is best to fasten sheet panels of various sizes to the wall using special frame- crates. This makes it possible to bring communications, for example, wiring for lighting. This method is suitable for coating with small defects that need to be hidden. Wall MDF mounted using self-tapping screws, special brackets, clips or nails.
Installation is carried out starting from the corner of the moisture-resistant product. It is worth knowing that a smaller hole will be better in terms of subsequent operation. In addition, if you get tired of the crate option, then after some time it can be removed without unnecessary problems. This is suitable for people who like frequent changes in the interior style in the bathroom. Separately, it is worth noting that the installation of wall panels can be carried out both on a frame with a metal base, and on a structure with another material.
Glue option
Moisture-resistant MDF products can be fixed in the bathroom with glue only when flat surface. With the help of solutions, models of various sizes are installed on the wall quite firmly. However, when dismantling, this greatly complicates the process. This method will save space in the shower, as well as improve the moisture resistance of the room. Sheet panels must be laid on a layer of adhesive not exceeding 5 mm.
Moreover, the adhesive composition is best applied with a notched trowel, as this allows you to more effectively fasten together various surfaces- panels and wall. In order to properly install, you need to start from the bottom corner of the product. Then continue laying the MDF to the side, reaching the stop. Thus, by analogy, subsequent rows are applied.
Do-it-yourself panel installation
The protruding glue should not be smeared, but the excess mixture should be removed. The distance between moisture-resistant products should not exceed 1.5 mm. To increase efficiency, it is required to use a sealant with a silicone component. This will make it possible to increase the moisture resistance of the coating. In addition, moldings can be used to decorate the gaps between the panels.
This method will not only visually hide the joints, but also improve the performance of the room. It turns out that MDF panels are a moisture-resistant and environmentally friendly material that has all the necessary qualities for use in a room with high humidity and temperature changes, i.e. bathroom.
Video instruction
Bathroom wall panels are a great option that will help you quickly and inexpensively finish the walls. You can look at the design of moisture-resistant MDF and plastic panels in the photo in this article.
Moisture resistance and environmental friendliness are the main qualities that must be possessed Decoration Materials for the bathroom.
Wall MDF panels, unlike chipboard and fiberboard, fully meet these criteria and are easy to install in the bathroom.
Diversity color shades and textures opens the way to the implementation of the most original design solutions.
Products go on sale in the form of moisture-resistant panels of various widths and lengths. Inner part panels has ribs and cavities. One longitudinal edge of the element is a comb, the second is a groove. The density level of the connection of adjacent sections by the tongue-and-groove method significantly reduces the likelihood of moisture getting under the cladding.
Important: this article describes moisture resistant bathroom panels, if you are interested in PVC bathroom panels, follow the link to the article.
Advantages and disadvantages
These finishing materials, manufactured using the latest technologies have good thermal insulation. As many reviews say, positive qualities MDF panels, like PVC material, also include:
- The ability to mask the wiring and any wall irregularities;
- No need for careful processing of the surface to be coated;
- Possibility of choosing the mounting option depending on the condition of the partitions and the materials from which they are made;
- Ease of cutting;
- No need for expensive power tools;
- A wide range of textures and shades (some manufacturers produce tile-like panels;
- Expansion of the room visually when using panels with a glossy or mirror finish;
- The ability to install them yourself, saving money and time;
- Structural durability.
The only drawback of wall panels is a slight decrease in the size of the room. This is manifested in the case of attaching panels to an aluminum profile.
How to choose
When choosing panels, you need to visit specialized stores, where you need to pay Special attention additional accessories. Joints, internal and outside corners closed and decorated with moldings.
These elements are long strips with a variety of cross-sectional shapes.
By appointment, moldings are:
- Connecting, used for decoration and connection of panels at the junction;
- Ceiling, used as a skirting board that hides gaps at the junction of walls and ceiling;
- End, serving as decorative elements;
- Internal corner;
- External corner;
- Starting, fixed at the very beginning of installation strictly vertically or horizontally;
- Universal.
When buying panels, special attention must be paid to moisture resistance and the level of safety for human health. When purchasing products, you need to carefully analyze the information in the product passport. If the panels are intended for outdoor use only, the use of such materials for interior decoration bathroom is contraindicated. It is not advisable to clad the bathroom with panels with a low ability to withstand moisture and condensate.
The cost and dimensions of wall panels
The dimensions of wall moisture-resistant panels for the bathroom may vary slightly, depending on the manufacturer. But usually it is 1.2 x 2.4 meters. This size allows you to mount these panels in almost any room.
The price of such a moisture-resistant bathroom panel is approximately 900-1000 rubles. Also, in addition to the panels themselves, you will need to buy materials for attaching them to the walls. Depending on the method of fastening you choose, it can be a special glue or guides with self-tapping screws.
Panel fixing methods
Mounting panels with glue
There are several ways to attach MDF panels to walls. One of them, and perhaps the main one, is fixation with glue. Installation in this way is permissible if there is a perfectly flat surface to be lined. The present irregularities must be eliminated using a tool, cement mortar and putty. Vertical and horizontal positioning of elements is allowed.
The installation steps using glue are as follows:
- Making measurements of the walls in the bathroom;
- Fitting panels and moldings to size (a hacksaw is used);
- Installation of the starting molding at the beginning of the installation;
- Alternate gluing of panels on the wall to be lined;
- Finishing the joints of the walls with the ceiling and floor by means of a plinth and a ceiling molding.
Moisture resistant MDF panels for bathroom
Apply adhesive to the panel in thin, winding strips. The distance between them is 5-10 cm.
Fastening with guides
Wide bathroom wall panels are often mounted on wooden crate. For this, it is necessary to prepare in advance wooden blocks 1x3 cm, attached to the wall with dowels.
If in the future the panels will be installed vertically, the lathing strips are fixed in a horizontal position and vice versa. The unevenness of the walls in this case will not become an obstacle to obtaining a perfectly flat surface. It is enough to place a bar of the required size under the wooden plank in the place of the recess in the wall. Possible bulges just need to be removed using a suitable tool.
Fastening panels to the bars can be done in different ways. One edge of the panel on the slotted side is slightly longer. This makes it possible to easily drive screws, hammer nails or use construction stapler to attach individual sections.
As in the case of fastening panels with glue, it is necessary to make accurate measurements and beat off the verticals at the corners with a level. Further work proceeds according to the following scheme:
- Fixing corner rails in a strictly vertical position;
- Fastening horizontal bars end-to-end with vertical ones at a distance of 400-600 millimeters, adhering to the ideal plane;
- Fixing the starting molding;
- Installation of the first and subsequent moisture-resistant panels with a tongue-and-groove connection;
- Facing with plinths, corners and moldings.
In a similar way, the panels are fastened to the frame from aluminum profile. The difference here is the use of screws instead of nails or staples.
Mounting on special plastic rails
Getting more and more popular latest way mounting with clips and special strips. In this case, you need to buy full set finished materials to perform the crate.
The clip, which has a mustache for fixing the edge of the panel, is installed in advance in the groove of the bar fixed on the wall surface. The edge of the next section to be mounted hides the clip, making the surface aesthetic. So, Wall panel for the bathroom will look as even and appropriate as possible.
Instead of screws, staples or nails, the use of cleats is available. The configuration of the bottom element of the fastener implies its fastening to a wooden plank using screws. The protruding mustache fixes the edge of the panel.
The level of water tightness of the facing of MDF bathroom panels can be improved by applying silicone sealant on grooves and ridges when mounting panels.
If you prefer classic version, then pay attention to the tiles for the bathroom. You can also read about how to pick it up and lay it on a wall or floor with your own hands on our website, as well as watch video instructions.
