A variety of materials are used for wall decorationmaterials that are distinguished by an attractive appearance and good performance characteristics. Separately, we can note MDF panels, which are perfect for a modern style. These materials can imitate various surfaces, while finishing with MDF panels is simple.
Wall decoration with MDF panels is popular due toease of installation of the material and the relatively low cost of the necessary materials. Finishing walls with MDF panels requires the presence of the following tools and materials:
- building level;
- perforator;
- Screwdriver;
- drill, set of drills, crowns to it;
- MDF panels of the selected type;
- wooden slats;
- self-tapping screws, galvanized nails, dowels;
- a metal ruler, a simple pencil;
- heater.
Edging of the battens
Coloring of MDF panels.When planning to decorate walls with MDF panels, it is necessary to prepare the lathing in advance. This is a frame made of wooden slats, to which the finishing will be mounted. To decorate walls with MDF panels, it is necessary to prepare the bars for the frame. They are pre-coated with special antiseptics, fire retardants to protect the structure from rotting, the negative effects of open flame. For some time, wood is excellent at resisting combustion, i.e. it is possible to extinguish a possible fire. Wall finishing begins with the installation of vertical slats, they are attached to the wall surface with dowels. First, marking is carried out, the step of the slats for the lathing is approximately the width of one MDF panel, usually a standard distance of 60 cm is observed. If the wall is wooden or brick, then self-tapping screws are used as fasteners. Return to contents</a>
Wiring
You need to think about installing the wiring in advance.It would be unreasonable to plan the electrical wiring after finishing. The panels will have to be either cut or removed, and all this is additional time and waste of money. Why complicate your work when you can do everything at once? When finishing the walls with MDF is still only planned, you need to immediately select the cable, calculate its quantity. It is best to take a cross-section sufficient for the installed electrical devices. It is determined by the number of points, the expected load and other parameters. The cable length is taken so that the wiring fasteners do not end up butt-to-butt, it is necessary to additionally add about 20%. The wall will be prepared in this way:
MDF panel installation diagram.
When the electrical work is finished,proceed to insulation. For this, mineral wool or foam plastic is used, the slabs are laid between the battens of the sheathing. The heat insulator should be laid as tightly as possible, without leaving any gaps. Otherwise, the wall finishing will not be as high-quality, drafts and heat loss points will appear. Return to contents</a>
Panel mounting
MDF wall finishing is not used as much todayoften, like wallpaper or plaster. If you need quick and easy installation, then you can give preference to this coating. Compared to plastic panels, finishing MDF seems a little more complicated, but if you pay attention to the installation features, take into account all the recommendations, then the work will be high-quality and easy. After all the preparatory work is completed, you can begin directly fastening the MDF panels themselves. When cladding, the following steps are performed:
Step-by-step installation of MDF panels.
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Facing works
The wall paneling is carried out in the following order:
When facing surfaces, it is necessary to observe certain features:
Return to Contents</a>How to disguise scratches?The last stage after finishing the walls with panels is working on the slopes. Here, MDF panels are also used, they are fixed to the frame. If the wall finish is scratched, then do not panic, such a problem is easily solved (unless, of course, the damage is too severe). For this, there are special furniture mastics, selected to match the color of the material. They are carefully applied to the panel, pressed into the scratch with a rubber spatula, and then rubbed. After completing this work and drying the mastic, an even coating is formed, the defect is no longer visible. Finishing walls with MDF panels is an excellent option for decorating the surface, imitating natural wood. The panels are easily attached to the wall surface, for this, ordinary lathing is used. No special experience is required, almost anyone can handle this work.</ ul>
