Plasterboard structures for TVare a good design solution for decorating a room. Decorative niches of various shapes and sizes, shelves and figured ledges give the room an original look, taste and individuality. The multifunctionality of the structures and the ease of installation make plasterboard the most popular material used in home design.
Figure 1.Horizontal niches for TV are suitable for both large and small rooms. TV is the central element of the interior, so it is important to correctly determine its location when designing a bedroom or living room. Modern LCD TVs have a fairly wide range of diagonal sizes, so it is preferable to mount the equipment on the wall. This will not only save space in the room, but also make its design more neat and modern. However, mounting the TV on a bare wall makes the interior unfinished and empty. In addition, there is a need to aesthetically hide the power cord and antenna cable, place speakers and other accessories. All these problems can be easily solved by using plasterboard structures.
General rules of accommodation
The size and shape of the plasterboard structure depend on the following factors:
Figure 2. You can hide the wires from the TV in a niche made of gypsum board.
The location of the structure depends on the intended design of the room and the correct installation of the TV. You should decide in advance on:
- distance from the screen to the resting place (the recommended distance should be 5-6 times the diagonal size of the screen);
- screen height;
- the placement of the screen in relation to natural and artificial sources of room lighting.
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Design Options
A plasterboard structure for a TV can be a separate decorative element, as well as part of a complex that functions as furniture.
Scheme of a niche for a TV.The options are limited only by the imagination and taste preferences of the customer. Separate design of walls and space for a TV made of plasterboard is most often a niche. Niche designs can be divided into:
The design configuration can bevaried: from a regular frame shelf to an imitation of a sliding wardrobe. The very location of the TV in a niche of a plasterboard wall makes it the highlight of the room. You can place spotlights in the design elements, decorating the front profile with a mosaic panel, wallpaper, laying out decorative stone, ceramic tiles or glass along the perimeter. Return to contents</a>
Installation of the structure
Having decided on the placement and other nuances,you can proceed to the direct installation of the structure. For dry rooms, universal gypsum boards (gray boards with blue markings) are used. Installation stages:
An example of a sketch of a niche for plasterboard.
The finishing of the finished structure consists of:
- putty of joints;
- tape stickers;
- priming surfaces;
- leveling with putty;
- grinding;
- primer for finishing:
- finishing (for example, painting).
In case of installation of multifunctionaladditional elements of the design can be decorated with mirrors, wooden tabletops, a fireplace, book shelves and other interior items. The design of the complex should echo the design of the entire room both in color palette and proportions. Due to their versatility, multifunctionality, practicality, relative cheapness and aesthetics, plasterboard structures rightfully occupy a leading position in the design of the walls of any room. They will make any home beautiful and cozy.
