Wall tiling looks great, but is quite expensive, especially if this work is not done independently, but by specialists. Therefore, finishing the toilet with plastic panels is of great interest to those who have built a new house or started renovations. Any person who knows how to hold a jigsaw and an electric drill can do it, and the result looks quite decent at a much lower cost. Regardless of who will do the finishing, it is advisable for the owner to familiarize himself with the technology in order to control the process.
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Advantages of PVC panels
The undoubted advantages of this design include:
- Low cost of material;
- Variety of colors and patterns;
- Easy installation;
- Easy to clean.
An important indicator is the ability to quickly replace the finish if the existing design is no longer suitable for the owners of the premises.
There are quite a lot of options on how to transform a toilet. Some of them have already stood the test of time, while others are just gaining popularity.
Renovation of a combined bathroom in an apartment: tiles
Tile has been and remains the most popular material used for European-quality bathroom renovations. It has an excellent appearance, is durable, and is not afraid of high humidity and exposure to household chemicals. True, such repairs will cost you more than if you used PVC panels for finishing. How much tiles cost depends on the quality and country of manufacture.
Preparation for repair
Unlike plastic panels, bathroom tiles require careful preparation of the walls. They must be carefully leveled and puttied. The smoother the base, the more trouble-free the entire installation process will be. You also need to install a guide rail. It is set using a building level. This lath is temporary, and after the first rows of tiles have hardened, it is removed.
For repairs we will need the following:
- Tile.
- Tile adhesive.
- A syringe container of silicone glue and a solvent for it.
- Construction levels: ordinary and laser.
- Plastic crosses for tiles (2 mm).
- The spatula is simple and serrated.
- Aluminum profile rail for guide.
Photo of a DIY bathroom renovation: installing a guide and marking the location of the tiles Please note: the cutting of the tiles on both sides of the wall should be the same. To do this, mark the middle of the wall, and this point will be the middle of the central tile. Based on this, we mark the location of the remaining tiles of the first row.
Laying the first row of trim
Tile adhesive is applied in the following sequence:
- Apply a thin layer to the wall using an even, wide spatula.
- A little thicker on the tile itself, using an even spatula.
- We work over the applied glue with a notched trowel.
Tiles for the bathroom.
Photo of applying glue In the photo of the repair you see that the first tile to be installed is the second one in the row. Those. First we lay the whole tile, and then the one that was cut. Then we put plastic crosses into the finishing seams and check everything using a level in several directions. The more irregularities the tile itself has, the more thorough this check should be during the repair process.
Photo of finishing a combined bathroom: laying the first tiles
Then we continue the series in order. If there is a need to make holes in the tiles for pipes, then markings for them can be done in two ways:
- Measurements with a tape measure: the distance from the guide to the center of the pipe and from the edge of the previous tile to the center of the pipe.
- Place the laser level with a crosshair on the center of the pipe, and then place a tile in this place. Mark the crosshair point on it.
The hole in the tile is cut using a drill with a crown attachment. Next we work with the finishing as well.
Photos of tiling bathrooms: markings for cutting holes
We continue the renovation: finishing the wall above the bathroom
Here you will also need to install a temporary guide and mark from the center of the wall. The guide is positioned above the bathtub at a height equal to the length of one tile. We work as described above. After finishing all the walls, you can install the bath.
Photo of finishing a bathroom with tiles: installing tiles above the bathtub Please note: you can begin laying the row directly above the bathtub only after the latter has been firmly fixed. The joint between the wall and the bathtub must be sealed with silicone sealant.
We are finishing the renovation: the last row above the bathroom
Here the bath itself acts as a guide. But we will never install the bathtub perfectly straight, like a profile rail. Therefore, after marking the location of the tiles, we take vertical measurements for each of them. In accordance with these measurements, we trim the trim.
When applying tile adhesive, leave the bottom edge free by about 2 cm. And apply silicone sealant to this place - this will create a completely sealed seam. Next, we carry out the finishing as usual, checking with a level and placing plastic crosses. Immediately wipe off any silicone protruding from under the finish with a rag soaked in solvent.
Renovating a bathroom in a panel house: completing the tile laying
Decorating the toilet in light colors
For a small area, it is important to choose the lightest colors possible, optically enlarging the room and creating a feeling of cleanliness and harmony.
Pure white colors have already gone out of fashion; more often than not, more comfortable shades are chosen:
- Ivory;
- Pearls;
- Silver;
- Yogurt;
- Dairy desserts;
- Butter cream;
- White tea;
- Raw flax;
- Sea shell;
- Fluffy cloud;
- Aged champagne.
For lovers of more non-standard finishes, the following are used:
- Blue;
- Light green;
- Soft lilac;
- Light yellow tones.
Preference is given to plain surfaces, but you can also choose a small, faintly expressed pattern.
By the way, some drawings can help make the room a little larger than it actually is. Vertical stripes increase the height of the ceiling, horizontal stripes push the walls apart, geometric images add energy to the room, floral patterns create a dreamy mood for lovers of romance.
Decorating the toilet in dark colors
Black color is only suitable for large rooms equipped with a good lighting system. These intimate rooms are different:
- Antique luxury;
- Elegance;
- Self-esteem.
And dirt on a black background will not be so noticeable. Especially if you choose matte panels. White or bright accessories will help to dilute the slight gloom of the room.
Without frame
If the walls are smooth and there are no construction defects on the surface, you can refuse to install the sheathing and use “liquid nails” glue or a compound for laying ceramic tiles to fix the coating. The glue is applied to the back side of the panels in longitudinal strips 10-15 mm wide. For tile composition, it is recommended to use a notched trowel.
The joints of the external and internal corners can be covered with a regular flat plastic profile or standard additional elements can be used. In the second case, glue should be applied to the internal cavity of the connecting lock. A decorative box for utilities cannot be closed without a frame. Therefore, it is necessary to combine two methods.
Black and white PVC panels for toilet
The timeless classic is represented by a combination of black and white colors:
- In this case, you can make standard white ceilings and floors, and decorate the walls with black panels or swap colors.
- A white room with a black accent wall or a completely black room with white plumbing looks original.
- Panels in the form of a chessboard or piano keys will look non-standard.
For this combination, you can use both matte and glossy panels or even combine both types of finishes.
The process of installing panels on walls (do-it-yourself step-by-step instructions)
Installing the panels is quite simple, and if you have the time and desire, you can do everything yourself and save a lot of money on paying for the services of a specialist. You will need a minimum of tools. This is a level, a cutting tool, a screwdriver, a pencil and tape measure, and a hammer drill.
Step 1. First of all, you need to do a little preparatory work. It is necessary to remove all old coating from the walls (tiles, loose paint, etc.). Also, if a major renovation is planned, even before installing the PVC panels, it is necessary to replace the water supply and sewerage pipes. Before installing the panels, the walls should be treated with a primer and dried well.
First you need to remove the old coating
Step 2. The panels need to be brought into the house and left alone for several hours so that their temperature becomes equal to the ambient temperature. It is impossible to install panels that have just been brought in from the street (especially from the cold). You also need to immediately purchase starting profiles and overhead corners for decoration.
PVC panels
The panels should rest for several hours
Step 3. It is worth making a box right away in order to close the water supply and sewerage pipes. They can be made from a metal profile and then covered with plasterboard.
Box for closing communications
The box is lined with plasterboard
Step 4. Now you need to glue the starting profile for the panels onto the sealant. It is glued down along the wall and along the doorway in the corner. In this case, the walls in the toilet are flat, which means that when installing the panels you can do without a frame.
Sealant applied to the starting profile
The starting profile is glued
Step 5. Next you need to measure the height from the floor to the ceiling or to its frame. The result obtained must be transferred to the panel and drawn a straight line with a marker or pencil using a square. By the way, the panel cutting line should be slightly less than the length obtained during the measurement process - about 5 mm. This will make it easier to install the panels.
You need to measure the height from the floor to the ceiling or to its frame
Panel marking
Step 6. Now you need to cut off the excess panel along the marked line. You can cut PVC with a grinder or a stationery knife. Thus, it will be necessary to adjust the height of all panels. If you need to cut the panel to length, then you should cut it with a stationery knife along the edge of the desired honeycomb from the front and back sides.
Cutting PVC panels
Prices for angle grinders (grinders)
Angle grinders (grinders)
Step 7. Next, you can install the first panel. It must be entered into the starting profile and be sure to be leveled. The evenness of the rest of the row will depend on how evenly the first panel is installed.
Installation process of PVC panels
It is important that the panels are installed level
Step 8. The panel needs to be secured. This can be done using a self-tapping screw screwed into the side of the panel, or by placing it on a sealant.
Fixing the panel with a self-tapping screw
You can also use sealant
Step 9. Next, you need to finish the entire wall with panels according to the same principle.
Installation of PVC panels
Another process
Prices for polyurethane sealant
Polyurethane sealant
Step 10. After the panels are installed on the wall, you need to close their joints with corners placed on the sealant.
The joints are closed with corners
Step 11. After finishing the installation of the walls, you can begin finishing the ceiling. If it is made using PVC panels, then you need to follow the same principle - gradually attach each panel to a metal profile. True, fixation will be carried out precisely due to self-tapping screws.
Now you can start finishing the ceiling
If the installation of PVC panels will be carried out on a frame, then the walls must also be prepared, and then the base of the frame must be secured to them - wooden slats or a metal profile. The starting profiles are then attached to them, and then the panels are installed. You can fasten them to the slats with self-tapping screws or a construction stapler.
Video - Installation of PVC panels with glue
Sea style
The unusual design appeared quite recently, but quickly became popular due to its brightness and cheerfulness. There are a lot of design options:
- Classic white and blue colors or interior with the addition of red on a background familiar to this style;
- Combination of yellow on top and blue on bottom;
- Using panels with shells, fish, dolphins, octopuses and other marine life.
An unusual option would be panels with palm trees, sailboats and other exotic objects.
Rugs in the color of the seabed, sandy beach, or wooden deck of a ship will help complement the panels.
Ecological style
Adherents of ecological decoration will like the design of native forests, tropical jungles or imitation stone with small painted inserts of moss or small plants.
The mood of luxury will be created by “marbled” panels; moreover, the finest veins will not visually clutter the room, but will add zest to the design.
Wood-effect panels are used quite rarely, but such injustice is more related to the small size of bathrooms than to a dislike for this natural material. In large toilets, such a solution will give additional comfort and amazing warmth.
Assembling the sheathing
Metal or wood is used as a base for plastic panels. The thickness of the wood is average, approximately 35 by 35 mm. Before assembling the sheathing frame, the wood is treated with fire retardants and antifungal compounds. To protect against moisture, use PVA putty.
The ceiling of the combined bathroom is sheathed with bars in increments of 30-40 cm; the bars are attached to the walls at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. The ribs of the sheathing are placed perpendicular to the panels. The most common is the vertical arrangement of plastic panels around the perimeter of the combined bathroom, as it visually increases the length of the room. Therefore, the lathing in the bathroom is placed horizontally.
Assembly begins with upholstery of the frame around the doorway and at the corners of the bathroom. When assembling the sheathing, it is necessary to maintain gaps at the corners (they ensure air circulation inside the structure). To fasten the sheathing to the wall, dowel nails are used.
During the installation process, the location of each bar is checked with a level. All frame ribs must be located at the same level; if one of the sheathing beams falls over, a plank is placed under it.
Professionals recommend using coniferous wood such as cedar, larch and pine to assemble the sheathing in a combined bathroom.
Monochrome interiors
Using panels of just one tone you can create the most amazing and unique interiors:
- Green. An unusual design can be created using the entire gamut of green, from noble malachite to light shades of olive fruits. All of them will fill the “corner of thoughtfulness” with natural serenity and give the opportunity to rest the eyes and brain.
- Grey. It just seems that gray color is boring and can only be used in government institutions. In fact, his palette is very wide: morning fog, river mother-of-pearl, smoking coals, thunderclouds, antique silver, coal or stylus. Gray panels will fill a small room with confidence and calm. It is best to use them from black shades near the floor to light panels near the ceiling.
- Bright colors. Toilets in yellow, red, and orange colors will look stylish and unusual. Such elegant rooms perfectly lift the spirit of a person who has just woken up, but can quickly become boring.
Using panels for different styles
PVC panels fit perfectly into modern and even classic designs:
- For a classic restroom, these will be high-quality panels in the usual beige color, white panels with gold veins, or a completely snow-white finish with golden ceiling plinths;
- For high-tech, preference is given to only three tones: white, gray or black. The best option would be glossy panels that reflect light and give the room more space. At the same time, plumbing fixtures can be purchased to match the finish or selected from bright, attention-grabbing models.
- For minimalism, all finishing and selection of sanitary ware is done in the most neutral colors, creating a feeling of integrity and calm.
- For a loft, ordinary plain panels in gray or brown will be an excellent finish.
Plastic panels in a luxurious oriental style will also look good. To do this, you just need to choose a material with a suitable pattern.
PVC panels can quickly, inexpensively and efficiently transform any toilet; the main thing is to find a suitable color and pattern. It is important to remember that even the most beautiful and fashionable restroom should not stand out sharply from the design of all other rooms.
Design options
The design that will hide communications is selected depending on several factors:
- the size and nature of the direction of the pipes;
- the location of the pipes relative to each other;
- presence of auxiliary devices and taps;
- general environment in the room.
Box
It is a simple design that even a beginner can handle. The frame is created from metal profiles or wooden slats. Next, the base is sheathed with the material that was chosen. Full or partial cladding is possible depending on the availability of metering devices or taps near the riser. In this case, it is necessary to leave a window so that there is access to them.
The frame of the box can be covered with PVC panels, moisture-resistant plywood or plasterboard. Drywall is usually decorated with the same materials as the main walls. There are ready-made box options. But this option may be more expensive. By making the box yourself, you have the opportunity to immediately take into account all the nuances. While the finished box will have to be adjusted to the required parameters.
The box design is available in several configurations.
- False wall. A good solution to hide several pipes located nearby. It looks aesthetically pleasing, but takes up a lot of space.
- Square. It can be positioned both vertically and horizontally, hiding the fan pipe. Suitable for rooms where pipes are located in the corner.
- Slanting false wall. A middle option between the previous ones. The structure is attached at an acute angle to the side or rear wall. Just like a false wall, it allows you to hide several pipes, but significantly saves space.
- Multi-level. Installed in case of chaotic arrangement of pipes in the toilet. To save space, boxes are created in places where communications are located.
Built-in sanitary cabinet
A structure with doors on the wall behind the toilet is called a plumbing cabinet.
Using this method of camouflage, several problems are solved at once.
- An additional niche appears for shelves on which cleaning products and accessories can be stored.
- The presence of doors does not impede access to meters, filters, collectors and pipelines.
- In the event of a pipe break, the cabinet will not impede access to the accident site. Replacing metering devices in a toilet with a plumbing closet will not be inconvenient.
The choice of material for making doors is quite large. Particularly popular are plywood, PVC panels, chipboard, metal, wood or glass doors. You need to choose a material that fits into the overall style of the interior. For example, in a toilet decorated with plastic, plastic doors would be appropriate. And for a country wooden house, wooden doors are suitable.
Do not forget about the convenience of the location of the doors in the cabinet. They should be located at a suitable height so as not to block access to the required pipe junctions. The handles on the doors should also be suitable.
Installation of swing doors in a sanitary cabinet occurs like any other doors; they are attached to hinges to the base. Regular doors are suitable for a spacious toilet. It is better to equip tighter rooms with compact accordion doors, sliding models or curtains.
Hidden installation - gating
Grooving is an alternative to decorative types of masking pipes. When concealed wiring involves sewing parts in specially punched ditches, which are called grooves. Such technological holes are made using a wall chaser or a hammer drill. Pipes hidden in the floor screed also belong to hidden installation. In this case, the wiring is filled with concrete solution.
The weakness of the method is the complexity, cost and inaccessibility of pipes. You can sew up the pipes yourself, but you will have to study a lot of literature to get everything right. The use of hidden installation is not possible everywhere. The method will be good in private houses built of brick or solid blocks, as well as in multi-storey buildings with walls of increased thickness. In other places, this method will run counter to SNIPs. The grooves significantly weaken load-bearing walls, which are already heavily loaded.
Some requirements can significantly complicate installation:
- Only one-piece pipes can be sutured; others require free access;
- there should be no electrical wires running through the wall on which the work will be carried out;
- it is necessary to take into account the linear expansion of the pipe material;
- you have to use clamps in order to have good sound insulation.
