In a private house      04.03.2020

Gypsum construction for TV. A niche for a plasterboard TV. Advantages of drywall niches

When planning the interior of the hall, a difficult task often arises: where to hide the TV so that it is securely fixed and fits organically into the space? best solution can become a drywall niche for a TV, which can turn an ordinary TV screen into an element decorative ornament. At the same time, it is not difficult to build such a drywall niche even for a person with minimal experience construction work.

Drywall niche for TV in the interior of the living room - Photo 1

The need for arranging a niche for a TV

We no longer remember those times when the TV had large dimensions, and it had to be installed on a special bedside table. Today, flat LCD screens that do not take up much space have become a priority.

Placing a TV in a drywall niche - Photo 2

When choosing a placement option for your TV, you can simply mount it on the wall, as indicated in the instructions that came with it. But this method is acceptable, rather, in the interior of a bar, cafe or other public institution, where accessibility for viewing from any place is more important. Home conditions still involve the creation of a more cozy and comfortable environment. We should also not forget about the safety of mounting the TV so that none of the family members can accidentally touch it.

Drywall niche for TV in the living room - Photo 3

Therefore, making a niche for a plasterboard TV will be for you the best option its placement in .

Materials and tools

To build a beautiful and reliable drywall niche for a TV, you will need the following materials:

  • Aluminum profile . These structural parts are available with CW marking for fixing to walls and ceilings, as well as with UW marking as load-bearing elements for mounting drywall sheets on them.
  • wooden beam . Alternative option for the manufacture of a niche frame. In this case, there is no need to drill holes for screws.
  • Drywall . You can choose sheets of any thickness from 12.5 to 6.5 mm.
  • Connectors for metal profiles.
  • Set of dowels and screws .

If you are thinking of making a niche with curved contours, use a special arched profile and thin drywall that can be bent.

A niche in the plasterboard wall for a TV - Photo 4 A niche for a TV built into the wall - Photo 5 A niche for TV trimmed with stone - Photo 6 A plasterboard niche in the interior of the hall. TV in the wall - Photo 7

A set of necessary tools:

  • Drill. Preferably with speed control.
  • screwdriver(or a regular screwdriver if the amount of work is small).
  • Hacksaw for metal . For cutting the profile, you can also use the "grinder".
  • Construction knife . Needed to cut drywall.
  • Roulette , plumb line , cord , building level .
  • Plane for drywall.

A planer can be useful for cleaning the end sides, but it can be replaced with coarse sandpaper.

We create a project for a future niche for TV

Creating a niche for a plasterboard TV will require you to pre-develop the design of the future design. It will have to not only fit the size of your TV, but also provide enough space for its ventilation. In addition, you need to plan a place for installing additional equipment and connecting cables.

To completely “hide” the TV in a drywall niche, you will have to make its frame in the form of a rack. It will turn out, as it were, an additional, advanced wall, on which all kinds of shelves and cabinets can be placed around the niche.

Such a layout will provide additional opportunities for laying communications and arranging original lighting.

Do-it-yourself TV niche project - Photo 8 Plasterboard TV niche - project - Photo 9 Drywall niche projects in the living room - Photo 10 TV niche drywall design project - Photo 11

Whatever your project, it should take into account the design style of the room.

We mount the frame and sheathe it with drywall. Video School of Repair

How to make a drywall niche for a TV? Consider the sequence of actions in the manufacture of the simplest rectangular niche for a TV.

  1. Get started with marking. Make marks on the wall, floor and ceiling.
  2. Cut off the necessary size fragments of the guide profile and fix them with dowels to the floor and ceiling.
  3. Determine Height uprights and cut them so that they are 0.5 cm smaller. Such a gap will allow them to be freely and without deformation installed in the guide profile. Attach to the upper and lower rails with small self-tapping screws for metal.
  4. Make jumpers between the main posts in accordance with your design project.
  5. When the supporting frame is ready, proceed to plasterboard lining. Rationally cut the sheet into separate plates, trying to avoid unnecessary waste.
  6. Drill holes in the right places in the metal profile for tightening the self-tapping screws, observing the maximum step between them of about 25-30 cm.
  7. Firmly press the prepared sheet of drywall to the frame and secure it sequentially with self-tapping screws. When tightening, you should slightly drown the caps of the screws so that they do not protrude above the surface.
  8. Simultaneously with the installation of drywall, install fittings for sockets, switches and fixtures.
  9. Upon completion of the installation work, you can start grinding and painting surfaces.

To create more complex design from a bent profile, you will have to master special technologies that will require explanation in a separate article.

How to make a drywall niche for a TV - Photo 12 We install a niche for a GKL TV into the wall - Photo 13 We install a drywall niche in the hall with our own hands - Photo 14 We install a drywall niche in the hall with our own hands - Photo 15

After reviewing the proposed recommendations, you can now independently make a niche for a TV from drywall. Get down to business, and experience will come to you in the course of work. Remember that it is only those who do nothing that fail!

The construction of individual houses and apartments is increasing every year. Consequently, a person is faced with the problem of acquiring different furniture for each room (kitchen, bedroom, living room, etc.). The furniture industry is a rather conservative system. Having mastered the technology of making a sofa or wall and having invested certain funds, the owner, therefore, requires a return of money with a profit within a time frame favorable to him.


Decoration and design of a plaster wall for TV

As a rule, the payback of capital investments is two years. To have individual furniture you need to apply. Interior designers got a universal construction material.



The design of plasterboard furniture on a metal frame will be functionally adapted to the installation of a TV with the necessary equipment. If you set a goal. Create new interior rooms divided by this partition. In the decoration of the wall for the TV, you can use wood and glass with different textures.

To create a plasterboard wall for a TV, you need to complete a design project. Specify the dimensions of the protruding parts and recesses.


TV wall frame ready for sheathing

Measure the radii and angles of the curved parts of the shelves. Prepare drywall surface texture references. Attachment points for profiles to the main wall, if necessary. Having determined all the nodes in the project, they begin to lay out the future wall in place using measuring tools.
Necessary materials:


Required tools:

  • construction perforator and special drills for concrete, brick and wood;
  • or ;
  • screwdriver or drill;
  • and scissors or a hacksaw;
  • sandpaper for various purposes, spatula and .

A variant of the design of the plasterboard wall frame for the TV

The assembly of the frame of metal structures is carried out in several stages:


Frame sheathing

We start working with GKL sheets with the selection of the necessary fasteners:



Drywall wall cladding process




Having the required dimensions, on the elements of the wall facade. To save money, cut lines are first applied to a sheet of large elements and then small parts are placed between them. After making sure that the surface is used to the maximum, cut each part with a hacksaw or knife.


Plasterboard wall for TV
step by step process production of a wall for a TV from drywall

Finished items frame is sheathed from GKL. The sheets are fastened with screws with a washer to the frame, slightly recessed into the cardboard. Fastenings are performed with a step between them of 20–25 cm. After the completion of the sheathing of the frame, they begin to finish the finished wall.

Finishing the finished wall

Wall finishing is carried out in several stages:

  1. Construction finishing.
  2. Interior decoration of the TV wall.

building finish

At the joints to strengthen the joint of the sheets. External corner surfaces are reinforced with perforated corners. Finished and primed drywall surfaces are leveled with Uniflot putty. Irregularities from self-tapping screws, joints and mechanical damage removed using a spatula.


The process of puttying the walls of drywall

After the putty has dried, the wall surfaces for the TV are treated with putty for the surface of the Multifinish sheets. Having leveled and dried the putty, the walls proceed to the decorative finish.

TV wall interior design

The wall for the TV cannot be the same in the bedroom and in the living room. Each room has an interior design. If you do not change the interior of the room, then the wall should be integral part premises.


An example of the design of a plasterboard wall for the interior of the room




Considering that drywall is a versatile material for use different kind finishing it is necessary to determine the style and color of the TV, since the wall is for the TV, and not vice versa. Next, you need to decide on the lighting and local spotlighting of various decorative elements, photographs and indoor plants.

Wall decor in the living room

Having decided on the place of the TV in the interior, it is necessary to prevent the presence of a number of elements that distract the viewer from watching programs. Shelves should be with doors, the color of the coatings is calm, not lurid, not saturated.


Plasterboard wall design options in the living room




A TV niche in the living room should be interesting. Perhaps the application water-based paint, wallpaper, fabrics and various and stucco. The main thing is that the wall does not conflict, but complements the interior of the living room.






Having finished with the wall decoration, it is necessary to develop a lighting design for the entire living room. Set accent and for a better perception at night and in the evening of the beauty of the plasterboard wall for the TV.

wall decor in the bedroom

The interior design of the bedroom, in principle, does not differ from the design of the living room. Additionally, the age of the inhabitants of this room is taken into account. Let's break it down into the following categories:


If in the living room the decoration should be universal for all ages, then in the bedroom it is necessary to approach the occupant of the room individually.

As a rule, bedrooms are designed and built smaller than the living room. And one side is used for window openings, and the other with front door then, as a consequence, the smaller side of the bedroom is suitable for the wall.

Consequently, the plasterboard wall for the TV will be much smaller than in the living room and hall.


TV wall design options attic floor








Design a niche for the screen, at the bottom or sides of a stereo speaker, and next to it for discs and a VCR or satellite dish receiver. For decoration colors, it is desirable to use soft, pastel shades and unobtrusive light. In the lighting design of the bedroom, use light in the format of spotlights, or garlands.


TV niche lighting options












Lighting colors are warm white. Cold White color gives sharp shadows. To illuminate the entire bedroom, use existing fixtures and lamps. The video shows the process of assembling the wall under the TV.

Modern TVs are not at all the “boxes” that every family had 15-20 years ago. They have become more elegant, thin and wide, with a high-quality image and many TV channels. You just want to spend the whole day next to a caring friend who will tell you about all the news, take you to an exhibition, show a topical film and help you become a participant in an emotional talk show.

Which option to choose

To make the time spent in the company of a caring assistant as comfortable as possible, experienced designers recommend not fixing the panel just on one side of the room, but making a niche for it.

Despite the fact that a small part of the space of the room will be occupied, this solution seems to be more profitable than gouging the surface and making a niche inside:

  • if this side of the hall is a carrier, then for any work with it it is necessary to take a special permit from the municipal housing and communal services, and it is not a fact that it will be issued;
  • if the house is brick, then no special problems are expected, but if you are dealing with concrete, then you will have to spend several times more effort;
  • walls in houses come in different thicknesses, and if your design is supposed to be in a thin surface, then you will have to act carefully so that instead of the desired project you do not get a through analogue.

There are plenty of different options for arranging a cozy television alcove, they can be divided according to the following functional features:

  • construction in the wall, made exclusively for TV;
  • an option in which part of the wall is involved, here you can include shelves, a fireplace and other elements, the benefit is double, since all the shelves become part of a single complex, and they do not have to be attached to the surface separately;
  • solution where the niche is an element of a complex beautiful design on the entire wall, there are also a lot of winning nuances.

In each of these cases, you can take advantage of the ready-made opportunities that the Internet is full of, try to fantasize on your own or seek help from experienced designer. With any choice, your living room will be transformed into better side, adding to the aesthetics and functionality.

This is the most budgetary project that will allow you to apply any of the three possibilities described above. Wherein:

  • you should choose a design where the panel will be completely inside, without sticking out, so you protect expensive household appliances from accidental contacts and keep it in working order;
  • loudspeakers can also be located here, this advice is especially good for families with small children;
  • another advantage of this type of arrangement of objects is that cables and wires can be removed inside the complex, adding aesthetics to the general appearance of this side of the living room;
  • Mounted lighting in this eye-friendly alcove will decorate the room, illuminate the necessary area and create an additional effect.

Advice: If you approach the issue creatively, you can not only save money, but also create an interior that will create a feeling of expensive decoration.

Anyone, even a novice designer, will advise you to choose one of the three alternatives that is most suitable for harmoniously filling one of the sides of your living room, a TV niche can be:

  • rectangular horizontal;
  • rectangular vertical;
  • oval.

However, there are no rigid structural frameworks here, and within the same project, you can combine different versions.

The advantages of a rectangular horizontal option

As a rule, most of these structures are carried out in a rectangular horizontal format. This solution allows you to fully arrange the thin panel and plan a few more shelves to place some necessary items on them. Lighting would be a nice addition. This project is welcome, both for large rooms and for small living rooms, in the latter case, it will become visually more spacious.

The uniqueness of the rectangular vertical project

If you want to try experimenting with a rectangular vertical format, then it is advisable to place the TV approximately in the middle. All other space is filled acoustic systems, books, paintings, stands for discs and other items that logically complement the complex.

Rectangular niche - for wide walls

Drywall is an excellent building material for most interior details, whether it be a fireplace or an alcove. In our case, it is made in a curved form. This gives effect to the whole room. In addition, the upper part of the room visually increases. Experts believe that this project is the best suited for a living room with wide walls.

Oval alternative for large and small spaces

This is one of the least demanded projects, because it requires more skill of the master due to the complexity of the technology. Of course, this does not detract from, but, on the contrary, favorably emphasizes the uniqueness of the structure. An oval is at least more interesting than any rectangle. If the room is small, then this choice allows you to further narrow the space visually. However, for large living rooms with a high ceiling, such an alternative is just right.

Materials needed to make a niche with your own hands

What should be included in the list of materials for creating an alcove for a TV, going to a hardware store:

  • can't do without aluminum profiles– CW (for attaching parts to a wall or ceiling) and UW (are load-bearing elements fixing plasterboard panels);
  • wood beam, from which the basis of the future project is created;
  • plasterboard panels are best purchased with a thickness of 12.5 mm, this is the most common building material;
  • elements of metal connections fastening profiles;
  • dowels and screws.

If you have to work with an oval solution that involves arc-shaped elements, you should purchase a profile in the form of an arch, and select drywall such that it can be bent.

From the tools for work should be taken:

  • screwdriver and screwdriver;
  • drill with speed change mode;
  • hacksaw for metal;
  • a mains-powered tool that can process profiles;
  • planer, it is useful for cutting and smoothing drywall panels;
  • construction knife;
  • roulette;
  • serpyanka (this is glass tape for reinforcing drywall parts after it is mounted on profiles);
  • plumb and building level;
  • lace.

Instead of the latter, you can use a regular rope.

Preparation for work

If you decide to work on your own, without involving a specialist, it is important to sketch out a diagram of the future front of work before starting work, and the more detailed it is, the easier the process will go.

This applies to both the designation of all materials used and the dimensions, including the estimated dimensions of the TV:

  • special requirements for matching the depth of the opening with the thickness of the panel, if a socket is supposed to be behind the TV, then these are additional dimensional calculations (it is better if it is located at the bottom);
  • it is best to make an opening that is 20 centimeters larger than the plasma panel, such additional distances are necessary in order to simply stick your hand in for settings and other functions;
  • it will be better if the drawing goes from the center of the surface, and so that there are no distortions, use the answer.

If the scheme does not include masking the wires, then in front of the opening device, hollow out a channel for them with a puncher, followed by masking with putty.

Phased construction device

Installation and subsequent refinement of the project is simple, the main thing here is to follow the sequence of actions:

  • fixing UD-profiles with self-tapping screws, this is done according to the previously applied markup;
  • vertical installation in UD-profiles of CD-profiles, it is better that the distance between the latter is 60 sentiments, U-shaped mounts are welcome;
  • horizontal fastening of CD-profiles on the sides of the structure;
  • when the frame is assembled, the TV cable and electrical wiring are laid (backlight);
  • drywall, pre-cut into pieces according to the drawing, is attached to the metal profiles of the frame;
  • the entire finished structure is processed with putty.

As you can see, there is nothing particularly complicated in this process. It is very important to prepare the scheme, materials and tools in advance - and then the construction of a niche will not take much time and will bring pleasure.

What you need to remember during the construction of the opening:


Your TV niche is ready!

Do-it-yourself drywall TV niche is great option installations for modern household appliances. Plasterboard sheets are a practical, versatile material that will help you create a structure quickly and at low cost.

Plasterboard niche for TV: advantages

If you have never dealt with this material and doubt whether it is suitable for your household appliances, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main advantages of this design:

  • The TV will fit perfectly into any interior concept, it will not seem like a “foreign” object
  • The design will allow you to place not only a TV, but also other items - CDs, books, various decorative elements.
  • The TV will be protected from falling and mechanical damage
  • You can completely hide the wires and cables - the interior will look more aesthetically pleasing
  • Lamps are placed in the resulting recess, which will make the space brighter and more comfortable.
  • Installation of the structure requires minimal financial costs

Varieties of forms

The most popular form of plasterboard niche for TVs is rectangular. However, this is not the only design option. If you like original solutions, we recommend that you pay attention to other options.

  • rectangular shape

It allows you to perfectly fit a thin screen, as well as equip additional shelves. This perfect solution for rooms of any size. The recess can be located both vertically and horizontally. The vertical niche increases headroom, so it is ideal for walls that are too wide.

  • oval shape

Due to the complex manufacturing technology, it is rarely used to install TVs. However, fans will surely love it. original solutions. The design visually reduces the space, so you need to use it in the interior very carefully.

  • curved shape

Just like the oval one, it is made using a complex technology, but at the same time it looks original and stylish.

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Design Options

The recess takes on not only a functional load, but is also an excellent decorative element, so the designers have developed several options for its design.

  • In the form of a box

This is a decorative design with open shelves and different racks.

  • Niche on a smooth wall

There may also be drawers, lockers. It turns out a kind of drywall wall for a TV.

Additional shelves and racks can also be arranged in different ways:

  • asymmetrical

This arrangement is suitable for ergonomic use of space. Suitable for zoned and combined rooms.

  • symmetrical

A symmetrical niche will fit perfectly into the interior, furnished in classical style. You can thus place the TV in rooms designed for relaxation and sleep.

The plasterboard niche with backlight for the TV is also very popular. The backlight can serve not only as a decor, but also as a separate source of lighting.

Sketch development

This milestone creating a drywall construction for a TV. The more detailed you think everything through, the less likely it is that the work will need to be redone.

  1. The basis of the sketch is the drawn frame of the future niche. Here you should depict all verticals and horizontals, consider the location of all load-bearing profiles, take into account the load on them, etc.;
  2. Image changes electrical wiring. The location of drywall sheets. Drawing the main lines of structures;
  3. Accommodation finishing materials, taking into account their thickness, influence on general form designs.

In order for the calculations to be correct, adhere to the following recommendations:

  • The depth of the structure must match the length of the TV so that it does not protrude beyond the edges of the drywall sheets. If there is a socket behind the TV, the depth must be increased several times more
  • The width of the shelf should be 20 cm wider than the TV. It is also necessary to leave a small distance on the sides so that it is convenient to connect and disconnect equipment

All other dimensions can be controlled at your own discretion.

Necessary tools and materials

Any installation work implies the presence of certain tools and materials, without which it is impossible to perform it quickly and efficiently. To build a high-quality drywall niche in the living room for a TV, prepare:

  • metal profiles. They will be needed for the construction of a rigid frame - the basis of a future niche or plasterboard shelf for a TV. For any shape, you will need 2 rack and 2 guide profiles. If the design of the structure is curved, you will also need an arched profile.
  • Plasterboard sheets. This is the main material for creating a recess. To fix them, you need to prepare special screws.
  • Dowel. These are special fasteners that allow you to firmly fix the guide profiles. They are perfect for attaching metal frame to concrete and brick walls
  • Decoration Materials. Any drywall construction involves the use of compounds for leveling and processing. To this end, it is worth acquiring putty and a primer. Tiles, wallpapers, mosaics, paint, etc. are used to give the niche a beautiful, aesthetic look.
  • Tools. To work with metal profiles And drywall sheets you need to get: a drill, a screwdriver, a screwdriver, a hacksaw, a planer, a construction knife, instruments for measuring

The block of sockets, as a rule, is located below. The wires will be hidden behind the TV.

How to make a drywall niche for a TV: workflow

Main stages:

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What finish to choose?

  • Dye

This option for finishing the niche under the TV with drywall is suitable if the putty is applied neatly and efficiently. To add texture to the surface, use a special spatula to apply paint.

  • Wallpaper

This is the cheapest and easiest finishing option. For pasting a niche and the entire wall, you can use the same wallpaper. The niche will be completely invisible.

  • Fake diamond

Such a finish will take a lot of time and require maximum effort. The material can be cut with a grinder if necessary. Convenient to use with artificial stone liquid Nails.

  • Polyurethane

Foam plastic is great modern material for finishing. From it you can create a variety of patterns and textures. It is great for decorating rooms in a classic style.

A TV in a drywall niche on the wall will update your interior, make it interesting and original. If you want to "refresh" the room, be sure to consider this option.

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Plasma TV today can be found in almost any home, it has become an important and necessary part of the interior. Sometimes you want to beautifully beat this detail or hide it in the wall. The plasma should be in the wall and not protrude even a centimeter, which is only possible when creating a recess from drywall. Such a structure is perfect for equipment with a thin LCD, LED and LCD screen.

A niche for a TV from is modern way furnish the space in a stylish and functional way. Such design decision today it is very popular, it gives the room dynamics and volume. The plasma panel in the recess can free the room from unnecessary shelves or chests of drawers, as well as visually enlarge it and make it more spacious. It is possible to assemble such a design on your own, you need to act consistently and know some subtleties and nuances.

Peculiarities

Television monoblocks are attached to the walls using various brackets, but this method is suitable for restaurants, cafes or clubs. When creating the interior of an apartment, comfort and safety are in the first place, so it is important to hide all cables and wiring well. What are the advantages and disadvantages of plasterboard wall cladding and creating a niche.

Advantages:


The downside is the possible reduction in the area of ​​​​the room due to the wall into which the niche and the plasma panel will be installed.

Choose a design

This design can be built in rooms of any size and shape: rectangular, round and square. The form of the installation itself can also be varied. Consider the main types of drywall TV niches with examples in the photo:


Design solutions:


How to install a niche

Before proceeding with the construction of a drywall installation, it is necessary to develop a project plan and sketch a sketch on paper. The sequence of actions will be as follows:

  1. Transferring the project to the wall, marking and mounting the frame.
  2. Sheathing of the inner walls of the future niche.
  3. If necessary, set the backlight.
  4. Plasma placement and communications wire for equipment operation.
  5. Sheathing the frame with plasterboard.
  6. Final work on finishing designs.

Required tools:


Mounting process

We proceed to install a niche for a TV with our own hands in stages:


Now you know how to make a TV niche yourself, and you can start finishing.
It can be surface painting, processing decorative plaster or polyurethanes, as well as wallpapering. The main thing is that the design is in harmony with the interior and fits the style of your room.