How can a plastic corner help hide joints and improve the appearance?

Variety of plastic corners for windows

• Features of corners for plastic slopes
• Decorative plastic corner - its advantages
• Types of plastic corners and their sizes
• Types of corners by type of finish

For the beauty and aesthetics of internal and external slopes in window openings, it is best to install plastic corners on the windows.
From our article you will learn how practical such a design as corners for plastic windows is. We will introduce you to different types of corners, name the sizes of plastic corners and indicate their prices.

Options for using corner profiles for finishing corners

At first, most apartment owners are quite restrained about using corner profiles when decorating corners and wall junction lines. What hinders us, first of all, is the well-established classical opinion that the use of PVC materials in an apartment should be limited and used primarily in places where it is simply impossible to do without it. For example, for entrance doors in the bathroom or kitchen.

It is possible to destroy mistrust in plastic corners only if people see with their own eyes the difference between finishing walls without a corner and after installing a plastic corner profile. The difference in perception even with the simplest decor is significant.

Comparing types and sizes

Framing always begins with choosing the type and size of the plastic element. The table shows data about plastic corners, their sizes and types for slopes:

During installation, it is necessary to cut the corner to form the desired length. A sharp utility knife will help with this. If you need to cut at a clear angle, you will need to prepare a miter box and a hacksaw.

Important! The colored plastic corner for internal slopes is available in lengths of 2.6 m, 2.7 m, 2.8 m, 3.0 m.

How to glue plastic corners onto slopes (video)

A way to protect corners in the house from scratches and abrasions

In a building, the protruding corners of the walls are the first to suffer. They are constantly touched by hand and shoulder, scratched by objects. Plastic colored corners are applied for protection. Durable material has high wear resistance and hardness. It retains its original appearance for a long time. The profile hides small irregularities underneath. The lines of the walls become clearer. All impacts fall on the corner protection element. As a result, wallpaper and other wall decorations maintain a fresh look longer. Repairs have been delayed for several years.

All impacts fall on the corner protection element

Plastic corner

Plastic corner

1. Protects wall corners from damage
2. Outlines and completes
3. Hides possible defects

BI PLAST IS THE FIRST COMPANY TO PRODUCE PLASTIC CORNERS.

The production company offers to buy a plastic corner for various needs. Our range is represented by products that are designed for finishing various joints, door and window openings, as well as installing PVC panels and corners. The catalog also includes self-adhesive strips of various shapes and colors.

VARIETIES:

Bee-Plast

We started producing plastic corners in 2002. Bi Plast became the first company to produce corners with protective film, which are widely used by window companies on slopes.

Flexible PVC corner is installed on window slopes, used to protect wall corners, and installed on wallpaper. “Plastic corners for slopes” are used in conjunction with sandwich panels.

The decorative plastic corner is presented in a full range. Wood-look PVC corner, colored, plain, white. Available in any sizes, arched corner.

The plastic corner is made from soft or hard PVC and can be covered with mounting film to protect against contamination during work. After gluing to the corners of the walls, the film is removed.

Decorative plastic corner is widely used in any repair. To cover any joints. To protect wallpaper from abrasion and premature wear when installing window slopes.

You can buy a decorative corner from us wholesale and retail. Ask our managers for wholesale prices.

Detailed description of the corners:

Plastic corners with Bee-Plast protective film

Plastic corner with Bee-Plast protective film is designed for finishing internal and external corners.
The product is used to bridge the gap between two planes, for example, window and door blocks. It protects the surface from premature wear due to its strength and resistance to negative environmental influences. A plastic corner with a protective film Bee-Plast is a high-quality finishing material, the production of which is carried out using modern technology. Each product has a right angle of 90°, however, due to the elasticity of the material, it can be given any desired degree.

Due to its flexibility, the plastic protective corner does not lose its shape and does not break during installation and operation. Installation is carried out using special adhesives, which makes this product universal.

The protective film is easily removed from the surface of the plastic corner without leaving any marks on it.

White PVC corners without film

PVC corner without film is made by extrusion and due to this has less elasticity.
The product is also designed to protect window slopes and corner joints of walls from wear. Easy to clean and has a long service life. Installation of PVC corners is also carried out using glue. We offer products whose length is 2.7 m.

Colored PVC corners

The colored PVC corner has all the same properties as its white counterpart.
Suitable for use on internal and external corners. This product is convenient because it can be matched to the color of the walls, and it will not stand out against the general background. We offer PVC corners of various shades and textures, so you can easily choose the right option.

Plastic corners for plastic panels, window slopes and lining

This plastic corner is designed for the convenience of connecting corners when decorating walls with plastic panels and lining, as well as installing window slopes.
We offer products of various widths and shapes, which are very convenient to work with. We are suppliers of any plastic corners to large wholesale companies throughout Russia due to the low price and quality of our products. We also have the opportunity to sell our products to construction teams and retail customers.

The F-profile is used for external and internal finishing of window slopes.

Self-adhesive plastic protective corners (coverings)

A self-adhesive plastic protective corner, or flap in other words, allows you to hide any gaps that arise during the finishing process.
The edges of the product are equipped with a soft strip, which ensures a tight connection. These PVC corners are easy to attach because double-sided tape is glued to the back. Most often used when installing plastic windows.

We offer to purchase the material both in rolls and in sections.

Slopes made of PVC panels: step-by-step instructions from “A” to “Z”

Modern technologies do not stand still; wooden windows have been replaced by plastic ones, and after replacing the window you need to make a slope.

It is easy to use PVC panels, which are popular today, for installation. If you work correctly and choose the right material, then the window design will be reliable. You can insulate it, do it with your own hands, and also use it not only on windows, but also on the door frame.

Advantages of PVC panels

The use of PVC panels is the best option, with a number of positive aspects, which are shown in the table:

It’s easy to install plastic slopes with your own hands, of course, there are nuances that you need to know. Step-by-step installation and material details will be presented below.

Main types of materials

The finishing of doors, windows, loggias and balconies is carried out using different panel-type materials. The main types include:

1. MDF panels.
2. Plastic wall panels.
3. Sandwich panels.

MDF is not often used for windows; as a rule, it is used to cover a door and is used as cladding. MDF panels have their own characteristics:

1. Slopes require meticulous work. Moisture can get in through cracks and crevices, which means everything needs to be carefully sealed.
2. The size of the panels is factory-made, due to which it will not be possible to use MDF everywhere. If the width of the slope is large, then MDF will do.
3. Small selection of colors and textures.
4. Plastic windows will not always be combined with MDF.

It is better to use the material by carefully considering the interior of the house. Goes well with wood or wood-look materials.

Advantages of PVC slopes

Plastic panels for slopes are the most popular choice of people. They have many advantages:

1. The material is cheap compared to other types.
2. Installation is simple, even without experience.
3. The choice of colors is huge, so you can match any design inside or to match the facade of the house outside.

There are also difficulties during work:

1. If the slope is more than 25 centimeters, then additional clamps are installed, otherwise the cladding will “walk”.
2. It is recommended to use insulation, because insulation will not allow cold to pass into the house.
3. Plastic panels are easy to damage.

Despite the disadvantages, plastic panels for slopes are an excellent option for window design. Cutting, installation and insulation are very simple, the appearance is decent. Slopes made of sandwich panels are a type of plastic material, but the characteristics of such raw materials are better, of course, this differs in the price of the product.

PVC sandwich panels for slopes

Sandwich panels for window slopes have their own characteristics:

1. The product is made from two pieces of plastic, and there is already insulation between them. Due to this, there is no need to insulate the slopes.
2. Installation work does not require large financial costs, the main thing is to calculate everything correctly and install the slopes carefully.

There is also a disadvantage of sandwich panels for slopes - if the window sealing is poor, moisture will begin to penetrate, the material will deteriorate and collapse, in other words, it will peel. You can also find other panel elements on sale:

1. Natural wood is highly expensive and difficult to install.
2. Composite panels based on gypsum, lined with PVC.
3. Metal panels are used more often outside and require certain knowledge when installing slopes.

Although the materials are different, their installation instructions are almost always the same.

Slopes made of PVC panels and PVC corners (video)

Installation materials

To finish the interior window slopes with sandwich panels, you will need to prepare the following:

1. Start profile.
2. F-shaped profile.
3. Sandwich panels.
4. Wood slats.
5. Insulation, if you need to insulate a window, is often used on skylights.
6. Drill.
7. Stationery knife.
8. Level.
9. Fastening (screws).
10. Silicone.
11. Sealant.

Many people are interested in how to cut sandwich panels for slopes, but you can cut polyvinyl chloride with a regular knife or a utility blade.

Installation of PVC slopes

Installing plastic panels for window slopes is quite simple, following the rules for performing the work:

• Initially, you need to make guides, securing them around the perimeter of the window. For this, a starting profile is used, which is mounted on the slope wall. Fastening is carried out with self-tapping screws; they should go quite deep into the wall.
• If the walls are made of brick, then use a drill to drill holes, and then attach the profile with dowels. To make the panel slope level, a level is constantly used during the work.
• Next, the size of the window is taken and transferred to the finishing material. Measurements must be taken accurately so that everything falls into place and the opening is reliable. It is necessary to saw or cut the panel according to the transferred dimensions.

Measuring the window slope

• The cut out elements are tried on in depth. If the opening is deep and the sandwich panel does not fit, then it is trimmed.
• The cracks need to be sealed with polyurethane foam or sealant applied if the internal slope has minimal holes.
• After the material has dried, you can complete the window with special decorative elements. A corner is mounted on the joints, due to which each corner of the window will be of the correct shape. Manufacturers make them from plastic and are used simply to mask seams.
• All dirt and dust are removed, foam or sealant is cut off. If the joints are not perfectly smooth, then white sealant is used to seal the imperfections.
• Next, the panel is mounted into the starting profile at the required length, and the space can be filled with insulation. There is no need to finish the window additionally, except to install corners.

Installation of PVC slopes
A slope on a balcony made of plastic panels is carried out by analogy, the facade slope of windows, attic, interior, if we are talking about the front door, is also made. You can put a platband on the door, choosing it by color or finishing it with other materials.

Photos on the Internet will allow you to get acquainted with the finishing and composite. Each stove has different technical characteristics, depending on the country of manufacture. It has a good reputation, which produces panels, the reviews about it are only positive, and there is a large selection, you can even buy matte material. Finally, you can watch a video tutorial on how to assemble a plastic window assembly:

Various types of products

There are different types of corners, which are divided according to their size and scope of application. The following varieties are distinguished:

1. Standard. They differ in the same size of the sides. Used to give strength to slopes. There are two main sizes: 2*2 and 5*5 cm.
2. Non-standard. Their sides are asymmetrical. They are used for work with slopes that are installed on curved or arched openings. The most common size is 10*20 mm.
3. F or T - shaped. They hide the spaces that are formed when the slopes and wall material meet.
4. On the latch. They are distinguished by a removable design, which allows work to be carried out much faster.

Types of plastic corners

Why align the corners of walls and openings in the interior

Vadik is building a house. He is a scientist, but physically developed and very curious. I have a small company. We have been friends for a long time. Therefore, the construction is carried out by my team or the two of us spend our free time working on his country cottage. I do skilled work. Vadik performs the duties of a helper and is engaged in self-development. Before starting the interior decoration, the question arose about colored and white plastic corners for walls and openings.

A friend would like to know:

1. What are they needed for?
2. Where are they attached?
3. What are they?

We walked with him to some objects where the finishing of the corners had not yet been completed and they were crooked. The interior looked unsightly. A few days later we visited the same premises after completing the alignment of the corners. The impression is completely different. Regardless of the style, the wall decoration had an aesthetic appearance. The rooms looked cozier even without furniture and with unfinished decoration. Smooth decorative corners add completeness to the interior. Walls and openings look neater. The room visually becomes taller and more spacious.

Smooth decorative corners add completeness to the interior

Glue selection

When choosing an adhesive composition, it is necessary to give preference to such products that can be used for PVC products.

It is common to use silicone sealants for gluing a product, but it is important to consider that they are washed off with water and lose their qualities over time. As a result, the product may become loose .

Installation of slopes on plastic windows and their finishing has recently been increasingly carried out using “liquid plastic” technology.

Liquid plastic is used to glue slopes using new technology

For this purpose, glue of the same name is used, which is a liquid plastic. This material has many positive qualities:

• it does not lose its performance even after ten years;
• it does not turn yellow over time like silicone sealant;
• allows you to create an integral monolithic structure when finishing a window opening.

It is not recommended to use silicone sealant for gluing slopes

You can use it to glue the starting profile. Liquid plastic is used as window sill adhesive. This modern material is also used for installing plastic trim on windows.

Rigid design

It is a classic rectangular profile. Both shelves are connected into one whole. The product is produced by longitudinally bending a strip of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) when exposed to high temperature.

The front surface of the profile can be made matte or glossy. In addition, to impart decorative properties, the product is produced in various colors - monochrome or with the application of a special film.

To protect the front surface, some manufacturers apply a protective film that is removed during installation.

Dimensions

Plastic products are produced in lengths of 2600, 2700, 2800 and 3000 mm. The shelf sizes are 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 80, 100 mm.

Multi-shelf products are produced, for example, 5x10, 10x20 mm - they are called “arched”. Decorative elements owe this name to their property - it is possible to bend along a certain radius, which is used for finishing curved surfaces, including arches.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• covers corner junctions of various materials;
• evens out unevenness and gives the vertical surface a 90° angle;
• used for finishing external and internal bends;
• service life exceeds 20–25 years;
• easy to process with construction tools;
• has a wide range of colors;
• fixed by most types of adhesives on an organic and inorganic basis;
• has an affordable consumer price - significantly less than wooden or metal products;
• is the final product - does not require additional decorative processing.

Minuses:

• has insufficient mechanical strength - when cutting it can crack in the cut area, the surface is easily scratched;
• the material loses its color properties over time, the white corners first acquire a milky tint, then turn yellow over time;
• They are flammable materials; when heated and burned, they emit suffocating gases and smoke.

Application

Rigid products are used for finishing corners where there is a 90° bend: window slopes, vertical or horizontal transitions on walls, protection of wallpaper or other decorative material applied to the corner surface.

Blitz tips

Tip 1 . When buying a flexible corner, pay attention to its shape - if the product does not hold the given configuration, then it is better to refrain from purchasing.

Tip 2 . In the case of small volumes of work (up to 10 meters) on plastic surfaces, it is more advisable to use a “second” adhesive gel - it does not spread, otherwise it is better to use a more professional product - Cosmofen CA-12.

Tip 3 . It is necessary to buy decorative elements after the angular size of the slopes is clear. For a clear 90°, a rigid profile is suitable; for deviations to a greater extent, it is more convenient to use a flexible folding product.

Tip 4. When using compositions from the “liquid nails” series, you need to pay attention to the initial setting force - it should not be less than 40–50 kg/m².

Perforated profiles for internal and external corners

To align corners during plastering and finishing with plasterboard, perforated plastic profiles are used. They are installed directly into the solution, onto finishing sheets and serve as beacons. At the same time, the joint between the walls is strengthened. For exterior work, metal ones are used. Plastic products are convenient for finishing non-right angles. They are plastic along the bend line.

To align corners during plastering and finishing with plasterboard, perforated plastic profiles are used

Application of plastic corners

The finishing perforated profile is used at the beginning of finishing work when plastering and finishing with plasterboard. Placing it under the wallpaper helps to secure the top layer of putty and level out the outer corners.

Note: Finishing profiles do not require gluing; they are pressed into the plaster.

Of course, the use of these corners cannot solve all corner problems, so a plastic one is installed as an additional option to the perforated profile. This will help to achieve full protection of the corners, hide irregularities and crevices, and also improve the appearance of the corner itself. Also, don’t limit yourself to just finishing the outer corners. The internal ones are also closed, for example, to disguise the transition between different types of finishes.

Wall corners, depending on the material of manufacture, are:

• Polyvinyl chloride;
• polyurethane;
• wood-fiber;
• aluminum.

For wooden or tiled walls, you will need corners made of the same materials, since plastic will not look good here. For all other finishes, PVC corners occupy a leading place.

An exception may be corners made of metal and MDF. They are used to cover the street side of a window opening.

Peculiarities

The popularity of PVC profiles is justified by the following features:

• Aesthetics and a huge selection of colors;
• Plastic has sufficient flexibility and is a simple material to use;
• The plastic material is very easy to cut even with simple scissors, which is especially convenient for adjusting to the desired size.

For tiles

Aluminum profiles are used. They are processed using chemical and thermal methods, polished, varnished or laminated. On one side of the corner, the perforated strip has cuts; it is laid on the surface of the wall or step. And the second is decorative, having a small protrusion on the inside into which the side end is inserted when laying the corner. The tiled corner also plays a leveling role during finishing.

Arched corners made of plastic

They differ from others in that they have different side sizes and are very flexible.
They come in color and decorative solutions. They are produced up to 3m long. Arched corners help hide the line between the drywall and the slope. This method of constructing arched openings is the simplest and most inexpensive. However, you need to have an idea of ​​how a plastic corner is bent correctly, and simple corners will not work here.

Sticking a simple corner to drywall can lead to peeling and breaking of the profile. Therefore, it is better to immediately use a special arched profile.

As a rule, profiles with a length of 25 to 30 millimeters with a reduced side flange are used for arches. Due to the fact that the side shelf is slightly smaller, the profiles can bend well, which prevents them from moving away from the edges when gluing.

Important: When gluing a corner to an arch, you should first mark the places of their contact for applying glue. If this is not taken into account and done by eye, then a large amount of glue will be wasted.

If the arch has a small radius, then the corner will have to be bent quite strongly that even a special corner may not withstand it and will warp. In such situations, the hot bending method is used. At the same time, fix the corner at one end and heat it to 60-70C, while simultaneously pressing it against the drywall. While the material is cooling, roll it along the profile with a paint roller.

Window openings and doors

Replacing old windows with double-glazed windows entails re-plastering the slopes and the need to select material to cover the outer corner.

Traditional plasterboard slopes and perforated metal corners on the outer corner contribute to ideal surface leveling. However, even this is not an ideal solution, since the window is in private use and damage to the edge cannot be avoided. Therefore, a plastic corner is simply needed here. The dimensions of the plastic corners depend on the dimensions of the window opening.

For example, for the plasterboard-wallpaper corner, profiles of 20*20 mm are suitable, and for the transition from an MDF board to wallpaper, profiles of 25*25 mm in size are taken. You will also need corners to close the gaps between the window and the slope and between the window sill and the wall. Here you will need T-shaped corners. Many people believe that it is not necessary to close the line between the slope and the window sill. However, a plastic window sill has the ability to spring back even from small loads, so after some time the material sealing the corner joints may crumble. Maybe it would be more humane to close this gap with a profile.

Making slopes from PVC panels with your own hands

• Product Applications and Benefits
• Finishing methods using PVC panels
• What to base the choice on?
• Installation methods

Slopes are needed not only to create an attractive appearance for windows and doors, but also to protect against drafts. We will help you find out how to install slopes for PVC windows yourself; you will not have to spend money on craftsmen, because this work does not require complex actions and much effort.

Product Applications and Benefits

PVC slopes on windows primarily play a decorative role. Without them, the design looks unfinished, has a rough shape, and does not fit well into the interior. By installing slopes, you can solve this problem. In addition, you can get rid of wind blowing, because after installing the windows there may be gaps.

The main problem when installing a window is preserving the old slopes. Most often they end up damaged. Even experienced professionals cannot maintain the original condition of the window unit if the structure needs to be replaced. After this, the owners have to restore its appearance. It is most convenient to use PVC slopes: plastic panels are initially perfectly smooth, have a pleasant structure, and do not require priming or painting.

What slopes you can make for plastic windows with your own hands, see the link https://oknanagoda.com/okna/plastik/otdelka-otkosov-plastikovykh-okon-svo.html.

When installing windows, you need to remember to install ebb tides for plastic windows. Without these elements, windows will not last long.

Finishing methods using PVC panels

The traditional way to finish slopes is to use plaster and paint, but this method is not suitable for everyone. It requires a lot of labor, it doesn’t always turn out perfectly smooth, as we would like, it leaves a lot of debris during the work, and the work itself is quite dusty. In addition, the plastered structure will require updating every few years, otherwise the slopes will lose their attractive appearance.

A more modern finishing method is plastic panels for window slopes. This method allows you to quickly achieve results without making much effort; even a beginner can cope with the work. The work will not take much time, the result will be good regardless of your construction skills. Plastic slopes are easy to attach, have a perfectly even shape from the factory and do not require updating several years after installation.

What to base the choice on?

Slopes made of PVC panels can be different and have different purposes, knowing which you can make the right choice of material.

• Plastering is not the best option: the work takes a lot of time and leaves behind debris. The plaster itself will lose its attractive appearance over time, this will happen quite quickly, so you will have to paint the slope once every year or two. The disadvantage of this type of slopes is that they take quite a long time to install. Sometimes the work takes several weeks due to the fact that the plaster needs to be applied in several layers, which must dry separately, a process that takes quite a long time. Condensation can form on such a slope, which does not have the best effect on it.
• Sometimes plasterboard slopes are used. However, their significant drawback is fear of moisture. This material is suitable only for interior work, exclusively in rooms where the humidity level is low.
• PVC slopes for windows are the most convenient and optimal option in terms of price and quality. You don’t have to spend a lot of time on installation and finishing; PVC products are not afraid of moisture and are suitable for installation in absolutely any room and even finishing on the outside of the building. They effectively protect against drafts, are not afraid of direct sunlight, do not fade, and do not require annual renewal or complex maintenance. If you have plastic windows installed, then slopes made of the same material will be the most competent solution. It is possible to choose the desired shade of material that will perfectly harmonize with the frame.

PVC slopes are not without their drawbacks. For example, they are easily damaged if subjected to mechanical stress. Such materials can only be cleaned with special detergents and a damp cloth. Installation should be carried out carefully. You can seal the slope using silicone putty: this may be necessary if cracks or crevices appear during installation.

Installation methods

If necessary, you can easily install slopes from PVC panels with your own hands. To do this, you will need to follow the following instructions:

• Prepare the surface of the window opening for work. To do this, you will need to cut off the excess polyurethane foam. This should be done after it has completely hardened, that is, no earlier than a day after installing the windows. The opening itself must be cleaned of dirt and dust.
• After this, you can install the guide profile. To do this, you need to measure the outer edge of the profile, find out the distance from the window sill to the top of the window opening. The guide is a U-shaped profile; it needs to be cut into the required number of parts. This can be done with a grinder or metal scissors.
• Having cut the profile, you can proceed to its installation. It must be secured with screws to the outside of the frame. The top and side profiles are attached in the same way. The distance between screws should not exceed 20 cm.
• PVC panels for window slopes are mounted on a special sheathing, so you will need to install it first. To create it, 2x4 cm slats are well suited. You need to start from the far corner of the slope, placing the slats along the edges of the structure.
• PVC slopes are installed starting from the top. Then you can install the side ones. The excess is cut off. The slope itself is attached joint to joint using self-tapping screws.
• The space between the slopes and the wall must be filled with foam: this will not only secure the slopes themselves well , but will also create heat and sound insulation.

Conclusion: PVC window slopes are the most practical and convenient material for installation, which you can install yourself, even without experience in such work.

Advantages

As already mentioned, plastic corners for slopes have a number of advantages, which will be listed below:

• Ease. Indeed, this material is light in weight.
• Price. Plastic ones are cheaper than other materials that are used for the same purposes.
• Cutting. During the installation process, excess parts will need to be cut off, and this is done very easily, since plastic profiles are easy to cut.
• Fastening. They can be secured with self-tapping screws, glue or putty. In any case, the fastening will be of high quality.
• Color. It has a large number of colors, so the consumer can choose a profile of one color or another at his discretion.
• Durability. The service life of plastic materials is just over 100 years.
• Finishing. Plastic corners do not require subsequent finishing, and this in turn saves money spent on repair and finishing work.
• View. Window slopes, seams, arches finished with this material will have a neat and finished look.
• Protection. As already mentioned, the material will perfectly protect the corners from mechanical damage and help ensure that the wallpaper does not peel off.

Do-it-yourself installation of slopes from sandwich panels

Replacing windows in your home is always a big event in your home. Especially in cases where old non-functional structures are replaced with modern ones that meet the latest technology. But at the same time, the inside of the opening in which the window system is located is also damaged. It must not only be decorated, but also insulated. Warm sandwich panels will help with this. Let's look at how to install them with our own hands, and what we need for this.

1. How it was before
2. A fresh look at the opening
3. Independent work
4. Mounting part

How it was before

In the old days, slopes were simply plastered with cement mortar, which was then puttied and painted. The distance between the window frame and the wall was filled with tow, which served as insulation. At a later time, glass wool could be used instead of this material, but this was in very rare cases.

The finishing of slopes became much more diverse at the end of the last century, when various plastic materials began to appear. Many people tried to transform the interior of their own apartment with their own hands, and at the same time get more durable and attractive openings.

At first, sheet plastic was used, which had to be secured only by creating an impressive wooden frame. But this design did not require any more maintenance, unlike the slopes, which had to be sealed with cement mortar. And this was just the beginning of the offensive of completely new materials on window openings.

A fresh look at the opening

Window openings began to look completely different when plastic windows began to be installed in them. These technologically advanced designs made it possible to obtain comfort and coziness for every room, wherever they appear. But the old finishing materials were no longer suitable, since the interior and design solutions required the same new approach.

Home craftsmen, constantly experimenting in their work, began to use first plastic lining, and then panels, which quickly “took root” on the slopes. The enormous convenience of this material was ensured by PVC profiles, which were used as guides. They were easily attached to the windows and all that remained was to fill the opening with panels.

An additional advantage was that the work required a minimal set of tools. It was necessary to prepare:

• perforator;
• building level;
• screwdriver;
• tape measure and pencil;
• hacksaw

With him, the work went quickly and the craftsmen received high-quality finishing of the slopes when using panels. It is worth noting that almost anyone could now decorate window openings with their own hands.

It became even easier to seal slopes with the advent of insulated panels. These stiffer materials offered a huge advantage over other finishes. A frame was no longer required for installation. It was completely replaced by just one wooden slat, thanks to which it was possible to level the crooked wall. Otherwise, sandwiches, as the insulated plastic was called, came off the windows.

Today, modern window sills and sandwich panels have proven themselves well. Their variety will allow you to frame the window in any color.

Modern slopes for every taste from the company Kristallit

Independent work

Finishing slopes with your own hands is now simple and not difficult. The main thing is to follow certain rules that are not difficult to remember. The work begins when the windows are already in place, and the space between them and the wall is completely filled with polyurethane foam.

When the foam has completely dried, which will take no more than three hours, it must be cut off along the entire perimeter of the window so that nothing interferes with the installation work. This is easy to do with a simple knife. Next, it is necessary to align the edges of the opening, especially in cases where they do not have a visually even appearance. A wooden strip will help to do this, on which it will be convenient to attach PVC panels later.

To install the leveling parts, you should drill holes in the edge of the opening and insert nylon dowels into them. Next, the slats are attached with self-tapping screws, which must be checked with a building level. These operations are easy to do yourself. When this stage is completed, you can move on to windows.

PVC profiles must be attached to them. This must be done around the perimeter of the windows so that there are no gaps. The PVC strips are secured with small self-tapping screws, which will later be hidden by plastic panels.

It is worth remembering that you should twist the profiles quite carefully, since any awkward movement can damage the thin plastic.

To make it easier to install PVC starting strips on windows, you can draw a straight line in advance using a building level. Then do-it-yourself work will come down to leveling the material along the existing line.

Mounting part

When the preparation is completed, all that remains is to make the slopes themselves. This is quite easy to do with your own hands, since all the work comes down to installing plastic panels with insulation. For convenience, you should use a thin knife to guide the material exactly into the groove without crushing the edges.

But first you should cut the PVC panels to the length and width of each slope. This will only allow you to later secure the material to the frame, since the sandwiches at the windows will be held in place by the profiles. Self-tapping screws that screw into the end of the plastic panels will also help to do this.

To top it all off, you need to install PVC corners on the window slopes. They will play the role of cashing out. A plastic F-shaped profile is also used, which is inserted into the sandwich. This element is attached with glue. But the edging of the window opening can be done differently. To do this, you will need a plastic corner with a width of at least 30 mm. It is cut to length and joined at the places where it intersects with each other “at the mouth”. That is, they cut at 45 degrees.

This work can be easily done with your own hands using ordinary scissors. But these actions must be performed very carefully, since the plastic is quite fragile and can chip or crack if not handled carefully. If this happens, the part will need to be replaced, although some craftsmen try to repair the damaged area using a special sealant that completely replicates the material of the element.

Item Description

This type of fittings refers to decorative accompanying elements when finishing plastic slopes. As noted earlier, a window corner for a slope can be used to mask corner joints when working with various materials.

The corner is used to mask the junction of the slope and the wall

The decorative plastic corner is made using special technologies, when a rigid PVC sheet is bent using a “hot” method.

The product is universal and is widely used for finishing corners and joints of surfaces made of various finishing materials. Types of plastic corners differ in the material of manufacture and can be made in three versions .

Plastic elements for finishing the slopes of plastic windows have become most popular among consumers. Colored elements can be matched to any interior color scheme. The laminated surface can imitate various materials.

Where is it used?

Plastic angle corners for slopes are widely used for various types of work. It can perform a decorative and practical function at the same time.

colored elements decorate the corners of window and door openings;

Decorative decoration of a window opening to install a plasterboard structure will require metal elements to fix the corners. Guide metal corners are used when constructing slopes made of plaster. The positive quality of this method is that the guides are not removed, but remain in the body of the structure, ensuring its strength;

Metal corners are used to secure plasterboard slopes when wallpapering walls; pasted corners for slopes will protect the corners of the walls from damage;

The corner protects the corner of the wall from damage. Installation of corner strips is carried out for finishing joints when working with various materials. The elements can be used for external slopes.

External joints are also covered with corners

Preparatory work

The installation process begins with the selection of an adhesive mixture. Polyurethane glue holds plastic elements well and allows you to frame surfaces where there will be a load. Makes it possible to glue parts in the bathroom if ceramic tiles will be glued.

Silicone sealant is used as a fastener with less stress. The corner can be glued using liquid nails, if the edging is dark in color, then it can be glued using black compound, for light and white – transparent.

Preliminary preparation

The surface to be finished does not require serious preparation, since one of the purposes of the cladding is to hide the possible rough texture of the wall or ceiling. Nevertheless, the initial preparatory stage should include the removal (heaving) from the surface of strongly protruding sections of brick, stone, wood, and old plaster, which may subsequently interfere with the work. Before facing, surfaces are cleaned of dust and peeling areas of plaster are removed. Brick, stone and plastered surfaces are impregnated with a deep penetration primer to strengthen the top layer, and wooden surfaces are treated with compounds containing antiseptics to prevent the formation of fungus, mold, and other organisms harmful to wood.