PVC panels in the interior of the hallway and corridor

Manufacturers of finishing materials offer consumers modern and simple solutions for both cosmetic and overhaul of an apartment, house or suburban building. Today, PVC panels made of polyvinyl chloride are in great demand. This material is suitable for both interior and exterior decoration of buildings.

Today there are three types of PVC:

• hard, which is used for the production of plastic panels;
• foam, intended for installation and construction work;
• soft, used as an insulating material for the production of artificial leather and linoleum.

Advantages of PVC panels:

• do not absorb liquid, retain their color and shape with regular exposure to moisture;
• resistant to detergents and chemical components;
• withstand the static form of loads, subsequently returning to their original form;
• retain heat in the room and have the effect of partial sound insulation due to the hollow internal component;
• the material is not capable of supporting combustion, but under the influence of high temperatures it can melt;
• easy to install and dismantle in case of repair or replacement of several elements;
• panels are easy to keep clean;
• the material of manufacture is durable in operation;
• low price;
• are able to imitate surfaces made of natural materials, therefore they are suitable for many types of design.

With all the listed advantages, PVC panels also have a number of significant disadvantages:

• unstable to mechanical stress, so you should think carefully before using PVC panels for the hallway and corridor with high traffic;
• under ultraviolet exposure, the color of the panels fades, and the strength sometimes decreases;
• in case of fire, the material releases toxic substances hazardous to health;
• PVC panels do not tolerate low and high temperatures;
• can deform under the influence of acetone or benzene.

Before attaching plastic panels to the ceiling or walls, you need to prepare the surface:

• remove old finishing materials and dirt;
• distribute the primer over the entire surface area (it is important that the composition contains a component with an antifungal effect);
• eliminate surface irregularities.

One of the interesting ideas is the fastening of PVC panels. in a horizontal way. To correctly calculate the amount of finishing material, you need to decide in what way (vertical or horizontal) the panels will be fixed. Based on the installation method, the material for finishing is calculated.

There are 3 basic methods for installing PVC panels: using self-tapping screws, glue or clamps. Glue method requires careful alignment of the walls. If you use special glue, you can do without the lathing. If the panel is damaged, the primer will have to be removed, which will cause additional inconvenience.

Adhesive mounting algorithm:

• preparation of walls;
• surface treatment by applying small strips of the composition at the same distance;
• installation of the panel itself with a slight push.

Mounting method using self-tapping screws does not imply preliminary elimination of irregularities.To reduce the load, you can use a screwdriver. Fastening with self-tapping screws requires preliminary installation of a wooden frame.

The most common type of fastener is with clamps, which are installed on a metal profile crate. If it is necessary to replace individual panels, the frame itself will not suffer.

Many people remember the usual version of the exterior decoration of residential buildings and commercial premises with white PVC panels. Some have a stereotypical attitude towards polyvinyl chloride today, but this does not prevent the spread of this finishing material.

Types of panels in the apartment:

• wall in the form of a lining;
• leafy;
• floor;
• in the form of a tile;
• sandwich panels.

The variety of forms and design of the material allows you to fit it into the most original interior of an apartment or residential building... Finishing panels are widely used for the exterior decoration of houses, since natural materials are not always available to a wide range of buyers. Often, finishing tiles, lining and PVC sheets are used for the quick repair of office and retail premises.

Premises where PVC finish is used:

• many owners of private houses and apartments in new buildings prefer a bathroom design with pvc panels as a cheap alternative to standard tiles;
• pvc panels in living rooms and studios are suitable for lovers of bold solutions;
• in office premises - a classic application;
• exterior decoration of houses is not complete without imitation of natural materials;
• owners of large trade pavilions, shops and hypermarkets have long found a high-quality and cheap solution for the renovation of any premises;
• loggias and balconies will become much more comfortable with a design in the form of a wooden lining made of polyvinyl chloride;
• corridors and hallways;
• outbuildings.

Design types:

• woodgrain - manufacturers have learned to make the material ideally similar to natural wood of different species (simple wooden lining is most often used on balconies and loggias);
• under a brick - brickwork always looks great in the interior of cafes, commercial premises and loft-style studio apartments;
• under concrete - a fashionable solution for large and bright rooms;
• imitation of a stone;
• panels with a 3D effect - design options using massive or small three-dimensional objects will surprise even experienced designers;
• imitation of wall tiles is suitable for decorating a bathroom, toilet and kitchen;
• imitation of wallpaper - French Provence, Italian Baroque, English Classicism and many other popular design trends can be implemented in any interior using PVC panels.

PVC is such a convenient and affordable material for construction and repair that there are a huge number of options for its use in the interior. When developing a design, it is important to pay attention not only to the aesthetic component, but also to the characteristics of the room.

You can use PVC panels for natural wood or stone in combination with dense textured wallpaper... Natural wood trim will look great in any hallway.

Lightweight Scandinavian or Asian designs help personalize the space... Light panels will fit well into the interior of rooms with dim lighting and will visually make even a small hallway and corridor more spacious.

Private home owners can experiment with daring designs, including massive images of flora, fauna, ornaments, objects and landscapes. The space will help to increase the wide mirrors to the floor or glossy panels.

An interesting and original option is the contrasting design of the ceiling, walls and floor. For example, if the ceiling is made white, and the walls are dark brown, dark gray or black, the room will acquire a more austere style, suitable for modern apartments and private houses.