Use of natural wood, MDF panels,when finishing the walls, it creates an original look in the room. The room becomes more respectable, looks much more aesthetically pleasing. But the cost of such materials is very high. People with an average income cannot buy them. You have to look for an alternative option.
Layout of the laminate.One of them is laying laminate on the walls. It should be said that for this you can use the cheapest types of this material. Laying laminate on the walls is quite affordable for any home craftsman. The advantages of using laminate for wall cladding:
- low cost;
- appearance;
- large palette of flowers;
- a variety of textures;
- excellent hygienic characteristics;
- ecological compatibility;
- easy installation;
- continuous operation.
Laminate characteristics table.Since laminate flooring is always laid indoors, the wall surface is not exposed to strong external influences. Due to this, laminate flooring can retain its functional properties for a very long time. The appearance remains unchanged and always attracts attention. When laminate flooring is laid on a wall, the interior does not suffer, it harmonizes with any apartment design. However, it has several limitations when used as a wall finishing material. It cannot be used when in a room:
- high humidity;
- constant temperature fluctuations.
Due to the presence of such nuances, the laminate may begin to swell, and its warping will become noticeable. Therefore, it is prohibited to use the material in certain rooms:
- You can not put a laminate on the wall in the bathroom;
- installation of the laminate is not done on the balcony;
- The laminate is not installed in the basement.
Preparatory work
How to lay laminate on a wall when the structurepanels are not designed to adhere to the wall? To make this possible, you first need to get an absolutely flat surface. For this, you can take ordinary plywood. The best material for such installation is considered to be OSB boards. They almost never delaminate. Return to contents</a>
How to perform self-installation and fix the laminate on the wall?
Tools for laminate installation.First of all, you need to get a flat surface. The easiest way for a plastered wall is plasterboard panels. Liquid nails are needed to install and fasten the laminate. Laminate panels are simply held in place with liquid nails. Laying laminate on the wall can be done with an adhesive solution. When the adhesive hardens, the laminate will retain its elasticity and its strength properties will not change. However, there are several significant factors to consider when installing this type of installation. To lay laminate on a wall using an adhesive method, you must have:
- laminate sheets;
- liquid Nails;
- PVA;
- gon ornamental.
The glue must be applied from both sides simultaneously.The surface of the wall and material is lubricated. PVA glue is applied in a continuous layer. When laying laminate sheets using "liquid nails", the adhesive solution must be applied in dots to any surface. The first panel is glued very firmly. It should not have any freedom. For its better fixation, it is nailed with small nails, through the internal lock directly to the wall. Two nails are enough for such an operation.
Types of laminate surfaces.At the very bottom, it is necessary to make a special stop designed for the starting line. Otherwise, the laminate panels will begin to slide down slowly under the pressure of their own weight. The laminate boards do not need to be driven in during installation - they just need to be inserted and snapped into place, pressing them tightly against the wall. The bottom board should be held lightly during the operation. Each row of boards should have a shift in transverse joints during assembly. One option is to assemble a laminate board and then glue it to the wall. But if the walls are large, this option is not suitable. Return to contents</a>
How to fix the laminate to the wall?
This type of flooring looks great onwall. Why do people try to mount laminate on the wall? To make a quick wall finish, the use of MDF panels has become classic. However, laminate has several undeniable advantages over such material:
When laminate is attached to a wall, several typical problems arise:
Technology of finishing walls with laminate.
From the above, the following conclusion can be drawn:
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A few tips of masters
To obtain a more reliable fixation of the coatingwalls with laminate, you can use mounting slats covered with stain. Such a wall will look like a half-timbered house. For such work, the holes in the laminate panels where the slats will be attached should have a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the screws. This way, you can avoid rigid installation of the laminate to the wall. For this type of fastening, the simplest solution would be liquid nails. To attach laminate boards to the wall, a frame is required, which is a sheathing. Wooden slats are taken for its manufacture. They are assembled so that it remains possible to attach a plywood sheet. The manufactured sheathing is set according to the level. No wave differences are allowed. The flatness of the wall should be exactly the same as the flatness of the floor. An error of two millimeters is allowed per linear meter. If the walls have a flat sheathing made of OSB boards, laminated panels can be mounted on them.
