Benefits of plastic finishing
- for the installation of panels on the walls and ceiling of the bathroom, preliminary preparation by plastering with wet mortars is not required. All irregularities are eliminated during the manufacture of the frame, which is mounted using a level and a plumb line;
- if water pipes are installed in the bathroom without embedding into the walls, then they can be hidden in the installation space of the frame, and no alteration is required, as with tiled walls. The same rule applies to electrical wiring, which is simply put in special hoses;
- the device is allowed simultaneously with the installation of the frame of thermal and sound insulation;
- finishing with plastic panels in the bathroom looks monolithic, but it is considered a ventilated material, since there are tiny gaps. Moisture will never form in the space between the wall and the plastic, it will dry out in natural conditions;
- are classified as environmentally friendly interior coatings that do not emit harmful substances into the environment. Plastic is not a good habitat for microbes and microorganisms;
- is a very durable material, wear-resistant and not exposed to light rays;
- regular cleaning of the surface is carried out with any available detergents.
How to fix
The installation process is as follows:
- If necessary, the wall is pre-leveled.
- Further, with the help of specialized anti-fungal and water-repellent agents, wooden slats and beams should be treated.
- Now, from the prepared wood elements, a crate is assembled and installed, the direction of the slats of which should be perpendicular to the facing material itself.
- The workpieces are easily cut with a hacksaw or other tool, the main thing is to ensure that smooth cut edges are obtained.
- The marked fragments are attached to the beams using metal staples and a construction stapler.
- The panels are connected to each other with special locks, and finishing profiles are provided for the corners.
- The joints formed should be filled with silicone sealant.
How to fix
Decorating the bathroom with PVC panels can be done by hand in one of the following ways:
- Installation using adhesives
- With self-tapping screws.
- With the use of clamps.
Let's take a closer look at each of the above methods.
The use of the adhesive makes it possible to achieve the greatest efficiency in those cases when the work is carried out on completely flat and smooth surfaces.
There are several types of adhesives for PVC panels in the bathroom:
- Specialized adhesive for PVC panels;
- Universal composition, for example, "Moment-montage";
- Liquid Nails.
The use of glue during installation makes it possible to significantly save and simplify the task of repairing the room in question. There is no need for the construction of a lathing structure in this option.
However, despite a lot of advantages, this material has one significant drawback. It lies in the fact that, if the need arises to replace individual fragments, this will be impossible without damaging the adjacent parts.
For fixing with self-tapping screws, more effort will be required, however, the result will be more reliable and practical. You can fasten the fasteners manually or with a screwdriver. Nevertheless, additional time and material costs will need to be made in view of the need to build a frame base in the form of a lathing made of wood.
The advantage of this method is that there is no need to level the wall surface.
And the last option - kleimers, are able to provide fast and reliable fixation of fragments on the surface.In this case, a lathing structure made of metal is used.
Varieties of PVC ceiling panels
Used in construction, PVC products or wall panels on the ceiling, which are suitable for installation, are produced from raw materials by extrusion (extrusion) through dies that shape the appearance.
Today, PVC panels are used on the ceiling in the bathroom of the following types:
- Plastic "lining". This is a material that has a volumetric texture, reinforced with stiffening ribs. The thickness of the plastic is approximately 0.5-0.7 mm, it depends on the manufacturer. The total thickness of the lining is about 1 cm. The plastic profile imitates a wooden tongue-and-groove board for finishing carriages, then this is what the name of this material came from. The lining is produced with a small addition of softening additives and, as a rule, is massively painted in several solid colors. Only a few manufacturers, in the production of panels "under the lining", use the thermal printing method to give the surface a certain color and pattern. Lining is the most budgetary of the materials available, used for plastic ceilings in the bathroom;
- "Seamless" PVC panels. This is a material resembling plastic lining, but at the same time it differs in its composition by a large number of plasticizers and has certain features of the lock connection. These are the most popular bathroom ceiling panels. The width of the plastic panel is 250-400 mm, it has a wide variety of colors and the ability to create a surface with a three-dimensional texture. Panels are made of PVC with a thickness of 0.6-1 mm and their total thickness is 5-10 mm, which must be taken into account when choosing fasteners;
- Acrylic panels. These panels began to be widely used for ceiling structures when aeronautical plexiglass technology began to be applied in civil engineering. The main drawback of plexiglas has been corrected - a high susceptibility to scratching even during a slight mechanical shock. Today, acrylic panels are often used to create imitation of plafonds and ceiling windows, and to organize additional lighting. The ability to apply different patterns when creating interiors allows you to imitate stained glass windows. But with all the positive properties, acrylic is a rather difficult material to work with. Increased electrification imposes some processing requirements for the tightness of the inter-ceiling space and the absence of dust;
- Plastic "rack" panels. The modern development of technologies for the production of plastic panels has made it possible to create an imitation of the appearance of popular metal panels on the ceiling. Bathroom PVC slatted ceilings have a perfect resemblance to expensive aluminum systems. However, they are much cheaper and are not at all afraid of the action of moisture. Despite the other configuration of the profile, the strength of these panels remains the same, this makes it possible to use these products without restrictions.
Answers on questions
How to make a corner from a plastic panel? Wall cladding without purchased corners looks much better; professional builders often use this finishing method. Take a tape measure and measure the distance of the last panel to the corner, transfer this parameter to the panel that you plan to install at the corner, draw a line. From it, to the left and to the right, draw two more parallel lines. Along them with a sharp knife and be sure to make cuts under the ruler on the seamy plane of the panel
Keep the knife edge at a 45 ° angle, be careful not to damage the face of the panel. If you do everything right, then when bent, you will get a beautiful even rounded corner.
There is no need to use additional corners, which can fall off over time. This method can be used to make both external and internal corners. For the inner corners only, you need only one longitudinal cut, not two. Bend the panel gradually along its entire length.
How to bend panels
What if the corners of the bathroom ceiling are rounded? Such options for finishing flows are found in old houses. There are two options for solving the problem.
- Lower the plastic sheathing to the bend distance. The option is simple, but not suitable for everyone. The fact is that in some rooms the height decreases by 10 cm or more. If the bathroom is already low, then you should not reduce its volume. And one more drawback of this method - the height of the rooms in one apartment will be unequal. And this immediately catches the eye.
- Align the corner of the ceiling. We'll have to gouge the old plaster in the corners to the height of the new stream. Then level the corner with putty. Of course, such work should be provided before laying the panels on the walls.
Can a hole of any diameter be drilled in a plastic panel without a special crown? It is possible, it will not be ideal in shape, but it is quite suitable for the subsequent installation of lamps. All luminaires have a decorative body, the diameter of which is larger than the size of the socket. To make a hole, you will need a drill and a conventional drill with a diameter of about 3-5 mm.
Making holes for spotlights
- Draw on the panel a hole of the required diameter and in the selected location.
- Insert the drill into the drill, adjust it to high speed.
- If there is an assistant, great, he will put the panel on the edge and hold it firmly. If you have to work yourself, then the panel is held with one hand, and the other works with a drill. This is inconvenient and difficult, the hole will be uneven.
- Drill a hole in the line of the circle, press the drill against the line and guide it around the circle. Friction will melt the plastic, and the drill will "cut" a hole in it.
That's it, remove the burrs and the hole is done.
What are the features of installing panels on the ceiling for spot lighting? No matter how light the luminaires are, their large number creates an additional load on the panels; over time, the ceiling may sag a little. In order to prevent such consequences, it is necessary to install intermediate jumpers more often, professionals recommend making the distance between them no more than 30 cm
In addition, choose strong lamellas for the ceiling, pay special attention to the characteristics of the locks, it is they who hold the weight
How to choose ceiling lights for PVC ceiling panels
Can dismantled panels be reused? Much depends on how you shoot them. Cheap materials during the separation of the fixation points can give long longitudinal cracks. To prevent such a phenomenon, cut the junction of the lamellas with the frame with the sharp end of the mounting knife along the entire perimeter of the hardware. Before re-laying, you will have to move the supporting frame a few centimeters in any direction so that the fixation is done on undamaged areas. Do-it-yourself bath installation step-by-step instructions on the website.
Dismantling of PVC panels
Secrets of frameless plating
Before frameless installation of PVC, it is necessary to level and prime the surface of the walls. For fastening, use liquid nails, taking into account the consumption of 1-2 standard cans for 5-6 square meters. m or.
In a small bathroom, the interior in light colors visually expands your space
The adhesive is applied to the slab pointwise with an indent from the edge by 5-10 cm. The points are staggered.
Installation is carried out from the corner in a clockwise direction.It is applied to the surface with little effort, because the panels are "afraid" of large mechanical stress.
The advantage of plastic is elegance, reliability and durability
Almost immediately, the decorative sheet is detached from the wall surface to dry the glue. After 5-10 minutes, the panel is finally installed in place. The upper and lower edges are additionally secured with dowels.
Compliance with this technology is mandatory so that there is no skewing of the following lanes.
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Installation of panels to the ceiling on a metal frame
This method is recommended for uneven ceilings, the ceiling can be reinforced concrete or wood.
Step 1. Beat off the line for the installation of the bearing profiles along the perimeter of the room, make sure that the ceiling is horizontal. Fix the rest of the profiles at a distance of about 50-60 cm. If the ceiling is very uneven, then use suspensions. They can be fixed and adjusted in the same way as on a wall. The difference is that the ceiling frame is more difficult to check with the level: it is more difficult to work, the arms are raised up and get tired quickly.
Frame for PVC panels
Frame
Step 2. Glue three plinths with liquid nails, file them at 45 ° in the corners. If the plane of the ceiling does not have right angles, then each gash will have to be adjusted. Glue the skirting board both to the wall and to the metal profile. Observe the technology when gluing. After the skirting board is attached, remove it and wait 2-3 minutes, then press the element again. Check its position by rule or level. The rule is applied to the bottom edge of the skirting board
If there are gaps, then with your hand carefully move the plinth down until it stops with an even edge of the rule. Give time to solidify
The slots in the corners are sealed with a liquid sealant, but for professionals, the fit should immediately be tight. It is very hot and humid under the bathroom ceiling. You can be sure that the sealant will peel off in 4–5 years, it will have to be removed and the cracks repaired.
Attach the skirting board to the guide profile
Step 3. Insert one end of the lamella into the skirting board, bend it slightly and push the other end into the opposite skirting board. Straighten the panel and slide into the third skirting board. We have already mentioned that the dimensions of the ceiling should be checked exactly before installation. If one side is longer than the other, then the difference must be gradually leveled by adjusting the gap between the lamellas. The method, of course, is not ideal, but there is no better one. Always install the panels along the long side of the ceiling. Due to this, it will be possible to reduce the number of cuts and facilitate bending of the lamellas during installation.
Installation of a plastic ceiling
Step 4. Each panel is fixed with self-tapping screws with press washers to the profiles. This is quite difficult, hardware often falls out of a drill or screwdriver.
PVC panels are attached to the metal frame with a self-tapping screw with a press washer
Panel fixing
Check the position of the lamellas at all times. In order for a screwdriver that has jumped off not to damage the end of the panel, place a clean, wide metal spatula between them while tightening, it serves as reliable protection. It is not necessary to twist the press washers into the tail of the panel, it is difficult and increases the risk of damage, the main thing is that it presses it against the profile with a hat.
Installation of panels on the ceiling
Step 5. The last panel needs to be cut to fit the remaining gap. To facilitate installation, make a gap of about 1–1.5 cm, it will then hide in the skirting boards.
Step 6. Cut off the back plate of the skirting board, cover the remaining surfaces with glue and glue in the wall. Do not forget that gluing must be done in two stages. If the skirting board creeps down under its own weight, then hold it for a few minutes or come up with any temporary stop.
This completes the work, you can proceed to the installation of lighting devices.Before you start finishing, you should know the type of devices and the place of their installation, cut holes of the corresponding diameters in the panels in advance.
How to arrange and connect fixtures
The hole for the light can be cut with a knife
Drilling a hole with a crown
Fixture for luminaire
Plastic ceiling
Design, tips and photo options
The light material has an excellent reflective surface and can transform your bathroom into a beautifully lit and interesting looking room. With the help of well-placed mortise lamps, you can achieve the placement of accents on certain elements of furniture.
When choosing PVC panels directly, pay attention to the thickness: do not go to extremes and, in order to minimize losses in the height of the room, give preference to the thinnest option. Otherwise, you run the risk of running into such a picture in practice, when the light emanating from the spots literally shines through the mounted sheets
Terribly ugly sight!
The photo shows a ceiling made of plastic panels in a bathroom with sheets of the correct thickness.
If you place the connecting seam between the sheets along the lighting, then in such a simple way you can completely disguise it and create the impression of a solid plastic sheet in the bathroom.
Rack plastic panels come in a wide variety of color variations. If you want to correctly fit them into the interior of the room, observe the compositional features: for example, beige shades always go well with brown, and cream shades - gray, graphite.
Often, the slatted version of plastic ceilings is preferred to be used in the bathroom for the reason that it greatly saturates the space with relief and helps to make a relatively simple room made with minimal costs more expressive.
Do not focus on the most popular options.
We invite you to take a look at the design options for the ceiling in the bathroom, which immediately grab attention and make you inexorably reach for the "like" button
How to wash?
The bathroom requires constant maintenance. First, for hygiene reasons, as moisture is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Secondly, the combined bathroom is a common place, so it should be pleasant to be in it. When cleaning the bathroom, you can come across drops of water or already dried out traces of them, as well as soap stains and residues of face and body care products.
PVC panels do not require any special maintenance and are resistant to most detergents and cleaners. In the case of uncomplicated contamination, it is not necessary to experiment. Start with a napkin or cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
If that doesn't work, you can clean it in other ways.
- Put on gloves. Using a rubber trowel or any other device that is not capable of damaging the panel, you can clean the seams well.
- The sponges should be soft so as not to scratch the coating, especially if it is glossy.
- For cleaning, you can use laundry or any other soap, dishwashing detergent or glass cleaner. You can also make soda gruel. All this should be applied to the place of contamination, and washed off after half an hour.
- A good effect is given by ammonia dissolved in water.
- After washing, the surface must be wiped dry. For shine, polish is usually used.
In order not to spend a lot of time on cleaning, make it a rule to wipe wet marks and soap streaks with a clean, dry cloth before leaving the bathroom.
Installation of PVC panels
The cladding technology is considered to be quite simple. Two methods are used to install the elements: frame and frameless.
1. Frame option
Fixation methods:
- On self-tapping screws. The advantage of this option: the evenness of the walls is not important.Disadvantage: a wooden frame is required (additional time for preparing the timber) To reduce the installation time, you will need a screwdriver.
- On clamps - the best way of installation (at the base of the frame there are metal profiles). Advantages of the method: the fasteners are easy to fix on the frame of the crate, with the help of clamps, a coating is created that is well fixed, it does not take much time to dismantle.
2. Frameless method
Fastening is carried out using special glue ("liquid nails", "Moment-montage"). Suitable for the most flat surfaces.
Advantages:
- The likelihood of PVC punching and the need to replace elements damaged during the installation process is excluded;
- The arrangement of panels without a frame takes up much less space. This fact is often of great importance in the bathroom space;
- There is no need for additional costs for the elements of the frame fasteners, special metal profiles, etc.;
- In contrast to the frame installation, in this case there is no space for the development of harmful microorganisms.
Disadvantages:
- there is no way to replace a separate element that is damaged during operation;
- it is quite difficult to dismantle the finishing material.
Useful Tips
- it is better to use glossy coatings, since the decorative smooth layer repels dirt and moisture very well;
- even with contamination of matte materials, they can be easily removed by wet cleaning with non-abrasive cleaning agents;
- for washing, you can use alkali-based products, which will not damage the surface of the plates or deform them;
- luminaires must be calculated with such a power that during prolonged operation they do not heat up above 70 ° C, since the canvases melt already at 80 ° C;
- it is best to use the cavity under the frame with benefit: equip an insulating layer or hide communications, electrical wiring;
- for plastic ceilings, LED lamps are best suited, which do not heat up during operation;
- plastic light panels with a glossy surface texture expand the visual space.
Panel properties: pros and cons
PVC panels are an environmentally friendly finishing material. GOST 19111-2001 allows them to be used for interior decoration of residential and public premises. PVC is recommended for the manufacture of furniture, window and door frames and wall and ceiling decorative coatings due to its low flammability, non-toxicity and the absence of emissions harmful to human health. PVC panels have found their application in urban and suburban construction, in the improvement of utility and sanitary premises due to their high hygienic qualities. They can be easily washed with any soap composition. High moisture resistance, resistance to fading and temperature extremes allowed plastic to take a leading position in the decoration of bathrooms, toilets in heated and unheated buildings.
PVC panels are molded decorative materials produced by extrusion from vinyl chloride polymers. The panels have a profile section with internal stiffeners. They provide the strength of the material and the ability to resist bending and deformation.
SNiP regulates the permissible technical dimensions of PVC. The thickness of the facade of the outer film varies from 0.025 cm to 0.1 cm. This value affects the pricing and such an indicator as resistance to mechanical stress. The thin outer film can be damaged by careless hand movement. The thicker the film, the stronger it is. According to SNiP, thinner panels are used for finishing ceilings, for walls it is better to use improved PVC panels, which are difficult to damage even with a sharp object.
The positive quality of this finish is the additional sound insulation and thermal insulation. Thermal insulation properties are especially important in bathrooms to maintain optimal temperatures in unheated rooms.The material does not crack or deform when the temperature drops from -50 degrees to +50 degrees. PVC resists ultraviolet radiation well, does not fade and does not become brittle. Even with unfavorable environmental conditions, it retains its decorative qualities for a long time.
PVC panels are one of the easiest materials to install. The process of fully finishing a small room can take only a few hours. At the same time, almost no waste is generated, no special tools and equipment are required. Even a beginner can handle the installation of lightweight plastic panels. Fastening the trim to the frame allows you to hide defects in the walls and ceiling. Plumbing pipes and electrical wiring are hidden inside the frame, adding decorativeness to the entire room.
The disadvantages are low resistance to mechanical stress and low bearing capacity. For example, it will be impossible to hang a cabinet in the bathroom without additional structural parts of the frame. There is some yellowing of the white pigment from exposure to sunlight, but in the bathroom and in the bathroom, direct sunlight rarely affects the wall cladding for a long time. The durability and performance of plastic are significantly inferior to those of porcelain stoneware or natural stone tiles.
A wide variety of decoration of the external surface of the panels provides ample opportunities for interior design inexpensively and stylishly. The panels can have both monochrome colors and imitate natural stone, brick, wood. The outer surface is often decorated with photo printing in the form of a panel or ornament with a pattern. The decor of the facade of the panels is carried out using lamination, which gives an additional coefficient of strength to the material. Modern technologies of photo printing allow you to create a high-quality drawing that retains its decorative effect for a long time.
Bathroom finishing options with plastic panels: photo with explanations
Often PVC lamellas are good on their own, you can decorate a room with them without thinking about any special decor. But if you want to get an original interior, you should think about interesting combinations.
1. Combine horizontally
The best choice for rooms with high ceilings. Allows you to visually reduce the excess height, make the room more comfortable. The essence of the technique is to divide the wall into sections. There may be two or more stripes.
In the first case, the space is divided into two parts. The most popular option is a 1: 2 ratio. One of the fragments is closed with lamellas with a large expressive pattern, the other is monochromatic, in a small strip, etc.
Considering that it is quite difficult to dock the panels and for this you need special fittings, the manufacturer produces plates with an already applied pattern. A combination of several horizontal stripes is also possible. In this case, the easiest way is to lay lamellas of suitable colors across the wall. Options for such a bathroom finish with plastic panels with a photo are presented in the gallery.
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2. Vertical combinations
A winning technique for decorating low and long rooms. It makes it possible to zone the room and visually increase its height. Assumes vertical stripes of varying widths will be laid out on the walls. It can be a symmetrical repeating pattern or a set of elements of different widths. The color of the decoration is selected based on the tasks that need to be solved for the decor.
For example, in order to divert attention from obvious imbalances, the rooms alternate with multi-colored stripes of the same width.To make the interior more dynamic, two types of cladding are selected: plain and with a small pattern.
Moreover, they have the same basic color. The stripes alternate in a ratio of 2: 1 or 1: 1. We offer vertical combinations for a bathroom sheathed with plastic panels, photo in the gallery.
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Features, pros and cons
Plastic panels are considered one of the most popular cladding materials. With their help, you can create a stylish interior with an atmosphere of coziness and comfort in the room without any special financial investments. In fact, this is a piece of paneling of various sizes and thicknesses, the purpose of which is to decorate the walls or ceiling. The material is an alternative to ceramic tiles, however, in comparison with it, it has advantages in installation.
PVC panels have different strength indicators, the level of resistance to mechanical damage, which is why it is necessary to select them correctly for the bathroom. They are made from polyvinyl chloride, to which chlorine and ethylene are added. The binder used to be lead; today, calcium and zinc are used instead (in equal proportions).
Panels are obtained by pouring a liquid mass into molds of different sizes. After the panel has cooled down, a decorative coating is applied to it. According to another technology, the print is printed on a film, after which it is glued to the front side of the panels. The decorative layer is very thin, which is why it is necessary to protect the sheet material from mechanical damage and overly diligent cleaning.
The panels are variable in texture: they can be not only smooth and varnished, but also embossed and mosaic. A different type of texture, coupled with a pattern, allows you to create an imitation of any finishing material. Due to this feature, the cladding is able to imitate expensive materials (for example, stone, elite types of wood, marble, decorative brick).
Plastic is considered a durable material, with careful handling it can serve for more than 10-15 years. The covering of the panels does not need complicated maintenance, the material is adapted to the temperature drop in the bathroom and the level of humidity in the room. Its inertness to moisture makes it resistant to moisture - the panels are not afraid of mold or mildew. It will not be destroyed by microbes, it will not fade.
The plasticity of the material allows it to be used not only for cladding standard walls and ceilings, it is also suitable for cladding arched openings and rounded shapes. With the correct production technology and taking into account the requirements of GOST, the panels are odorless and comply with all necessary safety standards. It is not difficult to work with them, such repairs can be done on your own without the involvement of a specialist from outside.
PVC panels have many advantages.
- The material has high aesthetic characteristics, with the right choice, it can be used to change the style of the interior.
- The product is hi-tech, since quality raw materials and modern equipment are used in the production.
- The panels are variable in the choice of color solutions, if you wish, you can choose several halftones of a particular color and pattern.
- The material does not deform during operation and does not shrink, the panels firmly adhere to the walls and ceiling until dismantling.
- The panels are not picky about the type of base; often the installation does not need any preliminary preparation at all.
- Through this cladding, you can mask the flaws of the base, as well as hide communications.
- The material in the bathroom can be used to sheathe not only the walls and the ceiling, they can be used to decorate the bath screen, the cabinet under the washbasin.
- The panels are suitable for the background decoration of the bathtub, from which expressive accents and elements of interior zoning are obtained.
- The cladding is easy to dismantle, if it leaks, it is removed, the defect is identified and the cause is eliminated, then put in place.
- If desired, the panels can be removed and replaced, and the frame remains in place, which simplifies installation.
- Plastic panels are perfectly combined with other finishing materials (decorative stone, tiles, mosaics).
Along with its advantages, plastic sheathing has its drawbacks.
- The material itself is not afraid of dampness, but this does not exclude the appearance of condensation or mold on the walls, because no leaks are visible under the cladding.
- Installation will require accuracy, with excessive pressure, the material will simply break.
- The adhesive fastening method is considered short-lived, in this case dismantling becomes more difficult.
- The frame created for installation steals useful space, which is bad for rooms in small apartments and houses.
- When cutting panels with a grinder, an unpleasant odor is sometimes emitted, therefore this work must be carried out in a protective mask.
- A cheap material does not always have a good decorative layer; it can wear off during the maintenance of the coating.
- The panels do not withstand impacts and heavy loads, scratches and defects significantly spoil their appearance.
- The material is flammable, emits suffocating smoke in the event of a fire and burns very intensely.
How much to buy
The accuracy of the calculation is the key to saving the budget. It is not enough to calculate the area of surfaces, because corners and transitions will not allow you to do without waste.
Their volume increases when choosing lamellas with asymmetrical patterns. It is not possible to use pieces with such decor elsewhere in the bathroom.
Variety with narrow stripes
Therefore, for standard boards, you should buy 10-15% more of the area of the finished surfaces. For complex drawings, it is better to calculate the number of panels individually.
It is better to buy screws, self-tapping screws, clamps in packs, because it is impossible to calculate their exact number. It is easier with slats and profiles, because they divide the surface into squares, but it is preferable to purchase with a margin.
This material currently has great potential.
Advice
When preparing for installation, it is better to first assemble the drawing and attach it to the wall using adhesive tape. This will help avoid calculation errors.