F-shaped profile: for decking boards and siding, for sandwich panels and polycarbonate, sizes and colors, how to install

F PVC profile for slopes. Plastic windows are now installed in every apartment or private house. They have firmly established their presence in the construction market and have become indispensable in the life of any person. For an impeccable appearance, you need not only to install the windows correctly, but also to properly process the slopes. At first glance, everything is quite simple, but when it came time to finish them, I encountered some subtleties. I decided to use the f profile for slopes and I want to tell you about the technology for using this plank. However, there are several more ways to finish window slopes.

F-profile for finishing the slope

Convenient finishing of slopes with a starting profile

In most rooms, plastic windows are installed. When it comes to finishing, special nuances appear. For example, you can use P and F profiles for slopes .

Application of products

There are two types of slopes: one of them is located outside the building, the other is located on the inside. Both types require proper finishing. The slope is intended not only to give the windows an aesthetic appearance, it performs important protective functions.

Plastic windows are attached to the opening using mounting foam. It deteriorates under the influence of moisture and is gradually carried away by the wind, which is why it is important to install a slope profile that can protect the structure from adverse weather conditions. Otherwise, the foam may become deformed and damage the window frame.

Application of F-profile for finishing the external slope

Methods for finishing slopes

PVC and F-profiles for finishing external slopes
Slopes can be internal and external, and both of these types require proper finishing. Of course, their design is aesthetic in nature, because appearance plays a big role. However, this is necessary not only for beauty. The foam that fills the space between the window and the wall of the house must be protected from adverse conditions. Everyone knows that it is afraid of moisture and tends to absorb it, after which it swells and deforms the plastic window.

There are several ways to improve the appearance of the window space:

1. Plastering is an old finishing method that takes a lot of time and effort. Unfortunately, it does not have the property of heat and sound insulation and over time may move away from the surface due to shrinkage of the house. Since the finishing work takes place in several stages and requires subsequent painting, I decided that I would not bother using this option.
2. Plasterboard - this option is better than the first and if you insulate such slopes, they will last longer and will retain heat in the house. But one significant drawback made me refuse to use drywall - the fear of moisture. A prerequisite for long service life is a dry room with a low level of humidity. And the installation of such slopes is not far removed from plaster, and I already said that I wouldn’t want to bother.
3. From PVC panels - a simple and affordable way that I immediately liked. Long service life and quick installation prompted me to choose plastic slopes, and most importantly, they are not afraid of moisture.

Important! The use of PVC panels is very appropriate for plastic windows; this combination will look quite harmonious, and besides, there are PVC profiles that will help complete and make the finishing process convenient and quick.

When I decided which method I would use, all that remained was to get acquainted with additional components for PVC and learn the installation technology.

Features of application

Finding out the desired profile is quite simple; it looks like the Latin letter “F”. The material is fixed using special plates that are fixed in its grooves. The starting profile for slopes has two important functions:

• Decorates the ends of windows, giving them a decorative look.
• Levels the surface without the use of complex structures and plaster.

Ready solution

The F-shaped profile for slopes is a convenient solution for cladding. It creates a perfectly flat surface, free of imperfections, protects the opening from moisture and sunlight, as well as wind, dust, and other mechanical influences.

The starting profile is attached to a plastic window without the use of glue. The design not only helps to make the slopes visually attractive, but is also perfect for places where different materials meet.

The starting profile is most often mounted in this way: one side of it touches the wall, the other touches the plastic structure.

If the size of the material does not correspond to the required parameter, it can be cut using a stationery knife; for the same purpose, a grinder or a metal file is sometimes used.

Advantages

The starting profile for PVC windows has several obvious advantages:

• Ability to resist ultraviolet radiation. The profile does not fade even for ten years.
• The material is durable, looks good, and can fit into any interior without standing out.
• Suitable for use both indoors and from the facade.
• Moisture resistant.
• There is minimal chalk in the composition.
• The semicircular end of the tail allows you to lay the profile on the most uneven wall.
• Hides wall imperfections, levels slopes without the use of other materials.
• The plank can be safely cut, no chips or cracks will appear on it.
• Installation is carried out independently; this does not require special skills.
• No glue is used.

PVC windows and slopes

The starting profile for a PVC window sill is ideal, but it can be used not only with it, but also if the walls are made of sandwich panels. The material will help protect the inside of the panel, easily attach to it and last a long time.

Do not put the profile on glue. This action will cause it to crack when exposed to low temperatures and begin to leak moisture.

PVC fabric that is too cheap may also be excessively soft. This will make it fragile. The soft fabric does not last long and is not suitable for outdoor use. It easily deforms from any touch.

You should not save on materials; once you save and purchase low-quality PVC panels, you risk not only spending extra money on replacing them, but also incurring more serious costs if the window frame is deformed.

What is required for finishing

The starting profile is the main component. If the window is standard, you will need 6 meters (the fact is that the panels are sold in lengths of 3 and 6 m). In addition, you will need a drill or screwdriver, as well as metal cuts.

The F-profile is attached using liquid nails. Before its installation, a starting profile is attached. This is easy if the windows are level. Pay attention to the joints: they must be cut to fit exactly together. You need to start work from the side slopes. Insulation can be placed between the wall and the profile.

Characteristics and classification of accessories

Among the variety of molded products, there are varieties that allow you to mount panels on the wall and have only decorative functions. You can select the necessary profiles for installing plastic panels based on the task that the apartment owner sets for himself.

Start profile

A plastic U-shaped element, or starting strip for PVC panels, is used to finish all ends of the panels if they remain open and do not join with the same material. Starter strips allow you to finish only 1 wall or part of it:

1. When installing from corner to corner, the strip is placed on both outer panels of the panels. They allow you to make a neat connection to an adjacent wall during frame and frameless installation.
2. When installing wall coverings without skirting boards, the plank is placed at the top or bottom, creating an even joint between the wall and the ceiling or floor.
3. When finishing part of a wall or window opening, the transverse sections of the boards remain open. The installation of a starting element allows you to give them an aesthetic appearance. It covers the cuts, forming a thin border. The plank allows you to trim the lower part of the wall with panels, combining it with a painted top, to frame panels in the opening of wall panels, etc.

Connecting element

An H-shaped PVC connecting profile is used to decorate the joint between parts of the same name that need to be lengthened. It is a double U-profile with a common internal partition. When cut, it has the outline of the letter H. The standard length is 3 m. The industry produces connecting strips with a thickness of 5 and 8 mm. When installing, the edges of the joined sections are inserted into the recesses of the joining profile.

Profile with corner

PVC F-profile is called so because of its corresponding shape. Its purpose is to decorate the ends of elements at the corners. The need to install it arises when finishing the slopes of a window or door. Its elongated part covers the place where the slope panels are fastened, and the crossbars cover the end of the wall panel.

Available in 20x30 and 50x30 mm versions. The standard length of the smaller corner is 3 and 6 m, and the larger one is 1.7-6 m. The product is made of white plastic.

External and internal corners

To form neat joints on complex surfaces, an angular profile is produced. These products can be designed for external or internal corners between adjacent walls. On sections, the outline looks like a double corner. During installation, plastic panels are inserted into the recesses between the edges of the corners. The pieces have a distinct purpose: the outer corner looks different from the PVC corner profile for the internal wall connection.

The peculiarity of both models is that they are used only for joints at right angles. If it is necessary to trim an acute or obtuse corner, then use another element.

Rental and universal corner

Plastic guides in the form of a corner are available in 2 more modifications:

1. Rolled corners are used to finish external wall joints. This inflexible product is unable to change shape and is only suitable for right angle joints.
2. Universal corners are capable of changing configurations and allow you to neatly arrange joints at almost any angle. Available in the form of a roll material: a tape with a recess for bending in both directions.

Ceiling plinth

The ceiling cornice is used to finish the junction of the wall and the ceiling, trimmed with plastic panels. Notches located at right angles allow it to be attached to the ends of both surfaces, and decorative molding disguises the junction and looks like a thin border element around the perimeter of the room.

The thickness of the products can be 5 and 8 mm, and the length of each is standard - 3 m.

Varieties

In addition to the starting one, there are other types of moldings. F-shaped is used when it is necessary to beautifully “close” the joining of the ends. For example, these could be corners where two sheets of PVC, windows or doors, or other slopes meet, or they could be joints of two different materials, for example, plastic panels and wallpaper. In other words, it is used when moving to another plane. Judging by the name, you can guess that this connecting profile is shaped like the letter F.

The next mounting molding - connecting - is selected in situations where two panels need to be connected to each other. For example, when it turns out that the height of the panel is much smaller than the walls, and you have to “grow” it. This profile resembles the letter H and is therefore also called H-shaped.

External corner, as the name suggests, hides the places where the panels form external right angles. The outer corner is considered to be the outer corner. The internal corner, in turn, masks the joining of sheets in the internal corners, which are always straight.

A general-purpose universal corner has approximately the same characteristics as a decorative corner. It is available on the market in several sizes: its sides can be from 10 to 50 millimeters. It is used to hide those places where the panels meet at right angles. This molding can serve both external and internal corners; thanks to its design, it bends in the desired direction.

Galtel, also known as ceiling plinth, is used at the joints of the ceiling and the upper edges of PVC panels. It masks this transition and adds completeness to the overall picture. This molding can be colored and thus fits perfectly into any interior. In addition to the fillets, you can also find profiles at the top called external corners. They are used when peculiar protrusions are created at the top, for example, columns or beams. Finally, interior corners on the ceiling are mounted where the walls form the interior corner.

If necessary, the ceiling plinth is supplemented with a connecting element. This detail secures two skirting boards together when one is simply not enough. It is worth noting that the length of a standard plinth is 3 meters, but in large rooms this may not be enough. Guide rails for sheathing, according to some experts, are also considered a type of profile. The purpose of this element is to simplify the installation of PVC panels. If the sheathing, like the sheets themselves, is made of plastic, then they are connected using special clips.

Finish molding, as again you can guess from the name, is used to secure the last panel. It “completes” the entire structure.

Possible uses

The use of additional accessories when decorating a room with plastic panels allows you to create combined interior zones. Using the connecting profile, it is easy to make a color transition. The starting element allows you to effectively emphasize the boundary between the plastic coating and any other material (ceramic tiles, wallpaper, painting).

In rooms with high ceilings, thanks to the joining profile, you can create three-level zones, where the upper and lower parts can be made of similar elements, and the middle row is highlighted with a colorful panel with a pattern corresponding to the purpose of the room.

The end element is convenient for decorating the final part of the canvas made of PVC panels. In the kitchen, such combinations are especially relevant in the work area, where the “apron” is made of tiles, and the rest of the wall surface is covered with plastic. Decorative coverings that combine plastic panels mounted directly on the wall and wallpaper glued to the upper half of the working surface look great. In this case, the starting profile serves as an elegant miniature border.

With the help of additional accessories, you can realize any design fantasies.

Material selection

Currently, the market offers profiles made of plastic and metal. Plastic moldings are cheap, but not of high quality. It would simply be unreasonable to use them for serious tasks, so most often they are chosen as a decorative addition.

In general, if we talk about how the PVC panel and the profile are connected, it turns out that the panel is partially “placed” in the profile itself and is fixed there. Therefore, to ensure reliable fastening, preference should be given to metal molding, which can be steel or aluminum.

As a rule, metal elements are also treated with a special compound that can prevent rust.

If we talk about sheathing slats, they can also be made of wood, however, this material is quite capricious. Despite the cost savings, this design will not please the owners for long - the wood may begin to rot, be exposed to fungus or become moldy. Therefore, the choice is still made in favor of other materials.

Characteristics of the material and the most effective ways to install it

Plastic panels are a universal material. They are impervious to moisture, have good frost resistance and are distinguished by a huge range of models. The material has a simple structure and consists of two sheets of plastic, between which there are peculiar partitions, which also serve as stiffening ribs. The finished product bends well and is extremely plastic, and the variety of textures and shades allows you to diversify any interior.

An example of the internal structure of a plastic panel

Plastic panels are rarely used for cladding plasterboard structures and walls that are flat and solid. As a rule, they use fundamentally different finishing materials to work with drywall. PVC panels are rather intended to mask defects on the walls or level them. However, a combination of these two materials is possible.

The main criterion for installing plastic panels on drywall is to protect the material from moisture. It can be considered a budget or temporary alternative to ceramic tiles, which provides full surface protection and has a more sophisticated appearance. Most often, PVC panels can be found in the bathroom or kitchen. They are practically not used for finishing living rooms.

Plastic panels are used to decorate walls in the bathroom. Walls and plasterboard ceilings are finished with plastic panels.

The highest quality options for installing PVC on a gypsum plasterboard base are:

• use of glue;
• use of fasteners.

These options have the highest efficiency and solve the problem of installing plastic panels. However, the first of them is less practical, since it provides excessively strong fixation of the material, which complicates its dismantling.

An example of attaching plastic panels to a wooden frame

Fastening PVC panels to the ceiling

Scheme of fastening a plastic panel to a wooden frame

Dimensions

The dimensions of moldings for polyvinyl chloride panels depend primarily on the plastic sheets themselves, more precisely, their thickness. Usually there are four subtypes of profiles, the thickness of which corresponds to 3 mm, 5 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm. The usual profile length corresponds to 3 meters, and for a profile with a thickness of 3 millimeters - 2.5 meters.

Installation

Even before the installation of auxiliary components begins, it is necessary to calculate their required quantity. Both corners and other moldings are usually sold individually. They are selected in accordance with the color of the PVC, as well as taking into account their thickness. The planks must be attached to zinc-coated nails or regular self-tapping screws. When fastening is carried out, it is necessary to retreat at least 5 millimeters from the edge of the part. If the element is external, then it is glued to the slabs with a polymer-based composition. It is also worth mentioning that the profiles, if necessary, can be easily cut and brought to the required size. To ensure that they are aligned and placed parallel to each other, a regular thread is used.

Before installing the starting profile, it is important to clean the surfaces from dirt and, if necessary, level them; the quality of leveling can be assessed by using a level. In general, if a window opening is to be designed, the walls must be thoroughly cleaned of fasteners and other protruding parts.

It is also recommended to check window openings and frames for violations and deficiencies.

The starting profile must be secured to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. In general, regardless of the type of profile, they need to be installed so that a distance of 50 centimeters is maintained between them - this way it will be possible to mask all surface irregularities. Then a panel is installed in this profile, which is mounted on a rail. When the coating reaches the corner, it is time to use a corner profile, external or internal. Towards the end, the window and door slopes are covered with an F-profile, and the joints with the ceiling are covered with skirting boards. If necessary, connecting molding is also used. Installation occurs using staples, screws, nails or adhesive solutions. In the second case, however, it is worth remembering that the use of chemicals is possible only under specific temperature, humidity and other factors.

If the installation of PVC sheets takes place on the ceiling, then each sheet must be inserted into the profiles on three sides, so that its long side ends up in the initial molding. A screwdriver is used to correct errors. Again, speaking of the ceiling, the last panel is attached so that both sides are in the profiles.

In general, a certain sequence of fastening the moldings can be distinguished. First, elements are installed along the perimeter of the wall or ceiling, that is, the surface that is to be decorated. Opposite elements are mounted in such a way that they are in the same plane. Otherwise, curvature of the structure may occur, which will affect the joining of the panels themselves and, as a result, their appearance. The first profiles are attached either to brackets or to self-tapping screws.

Corners, both external and internal, are fixed according to the same principle.

Finally, the intermediate profiles are attached so as to connect the parts for which they are intended. Any process ends with the installation of skirting boards for the floor and ceiling and corners. They perfectly hide the joints and give the walls a finished look.

Advantages of plastic profiles

Profiled plastic elements have a number of advantages that make the installation of window and door slopes much easier and more technologically advanced. For more information about the advantages of plastic models, watch this video:

1. Using PVC profiles, you can easily and quickly level the plane of a window (door) opening without the use of plaster or putty compounds. The planks can be easily secured with simple self-tapping screws
2. Easy to attach start profiles to the wall. To do this, you can use either self-tapping screws or assembly adhesives - “liquid nails”.
3. High decorative properties. When installing slope panels using starting profiles, you can get perfect joints without sealing the seams with putty.
4. Ease of processing. Plastic profiles can be easily cut using scissors, a grinder, a jigsaw, and even a regular stationery knife. Also, PVC profiles are easily bent, taking the shape you need.

Such manufacturability is achieved due to the unique physical properties of polyvinyl chloride.

What it is?

F-shaped profiles are special metal trim strips equipped with a groove for the panel; they are designed for designing slopes. Some models are made from different types of plastic.

These structures have excellent resistance to ultraviolet radiation and can be installed independently without the help of specialists. Such profiles are quite elastic; the material can be easily bent if necessary, without breaking or crumbling.

F-shaped profiles are reusable. They can be quickly removed and installed in another place. In addition, such products have an aesthetic appearance. They allow you to give structures a finished look and fasten them securely and tightly.

Such decorative elements will not turn yellow and lose their original appearance for a long time. In addition, they are equipped with a special semicircular shank, which makes it possible to fix the element even on curved surfaces.

After cutting such planks, chips and cracks will not form on their surface. These parts can last as long as possible; if necessary, they can be easily replaced with new ones yourself.

Technology for attaching PVC panels to the wall

Fastening PVC panels to the wall is a current solution for finishing. This material is popular among consumers.

Fastening with staples or nails

The wall to which the panels are attached using liquid nails or staples must be cleaned, dried, and any roughness removed. The surface also needs to be primed. The primer will hold the surface together, remove dust, and provide protection against fungi and mold. After it has dried (after about 8-10 hours), you can begin attaching the slats.

The finishing material must be removed from the packaging and left in the room for a short time so that it adjusts to the humidity and temperature of the environment. Next, cut off the tip of the tube with glue, install the cap, cut it at an angle of 90 degrees and install the tube in the construction gun.

Liquid nails should be applied to the wall in zigzags, grids or dots. After this, you should take the panel and press it to the required area (it is convenient to use a rolling roller). At first, the position of the trim is easy to change. The glue will set in 25 minutes, and complete hardening will occur after 24 hours. After installing all the slats, you need to treat the seams with sealant.

Fastening panels using clamps

To attach panels using special fasteners - clamps, proceed in the following order:

• Measure the height and width of the working plane and select the material according to its length. If the floors and ceilings have no differences, you can immediately cut the elements. If there are significant unevennesses, it will be necessary to make adjustments in place to avoid the appearance of gaps at the junctions with the floor or ceiling.
• Install the first strip of the required size. Using a hacksaw or electric jigsaw, cut off the strips and secure them in the required place.
• The lining is attached to the wall using clamps. The teeth of the clip are inserted into the groove, then the fasteners are secured using a drill and short self-tapping screws.
• In this way, the sheathing is installed along the entire plane of the wall. The tenons are inserted into the grooves. The last strip may not match in size, then it will have to be cut to length. The last section is fixed with liquid nails or glue.

Fastening PVC panels with glue

Attaching plastic panels with glue is easy:

• It is necessary to evaluate the evenness of the walls and prepare them in advance.
• The material should be unpacked: the slats must lie outside the packaging for at least 24 hours before placing them on the wall; they must be given the required dimensions. The side on which the plastic panels will be adjacent to the wall is degreased.
• Install PVC panels. The first element should be placed in the corner of the room, first installing a corner profile on it. The tenon of the next lamella is inserted into the groove of the first. Continue assembly in the same way. Having reached the corner of the room, you should cut off the excess board, secure the corner element and fix the panel. The finished finish is wiped with a rag to remove dust.

You can find out which glue is best for the job from this video:

Application area

F-profiles can be used in many areas of construction. But most often they are used for finishing cladding of window structures. At the same time, the products will ensure the tightest possible connection of the panels to the wall coverings.

These profiles are often used in the design of door structures. Moreover, their installation does not require the use of a special adhesive composition. With the help of such products it is easy to make even and neat joining of even different materials.

Sometimes these elements are taken as a starting profile. In this case, one of the sides will be pressed tightly against the wall, and the other - against the slope.

F-shaped models can be used when installing siding. In this case, they will cover the end if the surface on it is not finished with material. This makes for a much more beautiful and neat design.

Parts of this type may well be suitable for decking boards. This material is used in the construction of verandas and terraces in suburban areas. The profile will allow you to carefully hide all the imperfections and make the finished structure more beautiful.

Sometimes the parts are used for sandwich panels, which are a durable three-layer building material with an insulating layer, for the construction of structures made of plasterboard or gypsum vinyl, polycarbonate.

Metal F-shaped models can be purchased when designing the most winding staircases. After all, they are easy to bend, giving the necessary smooth shape, and they will not break. To give a wavy shape, a special metal bending machine is often used; it allows you to process the structure right at the installation site.

Examples of application of components

The picture shows an example of fastening panels using self-tapping screws to the sheathing profile guides. The necessary measurements are taken in advance and holes are made on the slats. In the places where they are attached to the wall, points are marked, holes are drilled, and dowel-nails are inserted. The level determines how smoothly the slatted frame will be fixed to the wall.

Guide rails for cladding

Each component element has its own functions, properties, and purpose.

Start-finish profile

The initial (starting) profile hides uneven cuts of panel products and strengthens the wall structure as a whole. The installation of a plastic wall structure begins with this profile; each panel is simply inserted into the corresponding groove. The process is reminiscent of assembling models from Lego parts. Sometimes you have to practice cutting panels to shape, since pipes and concrete protrusions need to be avoided.

Initial profile for wall finishing

The connecting profile, shaped like a beam, joins the panels along a vertical or horizontal axis to each other, provides a strong and airtight fastening, fitting perfectly into the design of the room. If not only the walls, but also the ceiling are being finished, then a plastic corner for PVC panels is also selected.

Internal and external angle

Decorative corners are used to frame the surfaces of the panels:

1. internal angle:

• connects panels at internal corners;
• finishes the junction of two surfaces on the front sides of the corners;
• hides the corner from the connection of the panels of two walls.

1. external angle:

• hides the junction of plastic sheets in the outer corner of the premises;
• protects against minor accidental impacts;
• completes the decorative finish.

Corners for PVC panels

A variety of components allows the use of PVC panels in large and small rooms. For example, the internal f corner fits perfectly for assembling a wall structure and creating hidden drawers in hallways. Hidden drawers can be used for:

• viewing readings of hot and cold water meters, apartment electrical panel;
• storage of cleaning products, broom, dustpan.

Regardless of size, tiling a bathroom is always a large-scale project. With the help of panels and components made of polyvinyl chloride, you can create a part of your personal space that is unique in every sense, while at the same time meeting the requirements for style and quality.

Important! An outer corner made of plastic creates a smooth edge for curved edges of panels

Profile for PVC panels

Types and sizes

These types of building profiles can be classified into separate groups depending on the material from which they are made. Most often there are several types of models.

• Aluminum. Such metal products are particularly durable. They can last a long time without breakage or deformation. In addition, profiles made of aluminum are lightweight, making installation as easy as possible. They are resistant to fire; the aluminum structure is almost impossible to set on fire. It should be noted that the material is absolutely safe for humans. A special anodized coating is most often applied to the surface of aluminum parts, which also significantly extends their service life.

• Brass. These varieties have fairly high strength, resistance to corrosion, and flexibility. They are easy to install and are often fixed using silicone sealant. Brass products allow you to create the most accurate joining.

• Steel. As a rule, stainless steel is used in the manufacture of such parts. It boasts a high level of quality, durability and increased wear resistance. Products made from this metal are relatively lightweight; over time, a layer of corrosion will not form on their surface.

• Plastic. It is plastic profiles that are most often used in the design of window openings. They, as a rule, have a low thermal conductivity, good sound insulation, and resistance to various atmospheric influences. In addition, plastic models also boast durability and relatively low cost.

Such profiles can also be divided into separate groups depending on what design features they have.

• Finite. This type of profile is used for reliable and durable fixation of the slope to the wall, as well as simply for finishing window openings. Products can be painted in a variety of colors, but white and brown models are more common, and there are also black samples. Most often they are made from high quality plastic. These structures easily withstand exposure to ultraviolet radiation and sudden temperature changes. As a rule, they are attached using special screws.
• Laminated. This type is a standard F-shaped building profile, and its surface is covered with a special decorative coating. The outer film of such structures is highly durable and wear-resistant. It can be applied to the surface of products using powder dyes.

In construction stores, buyers can see a wide variety of such profiles. They all have different sizes. Mostly there are samples with the following values: 3000x10 mm, 2700x12 mm, 4000x30 mm.

The width of these decorative structures can vary significantly. You can often see such products with a value of 8 mm, 10 mm, 45 mm. Wider options are also available: 60 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm.

Starting profile for PVC panels

Moldings for PVC panels

Panel cladding is becoming increasingly popular, primarily due to its ease of installation and low price. What is important is that the material used is distinguished by its high quality and durability. Taking into account the selected thickness of the panels, fittings are selected: f, and l, h - corners, starting profiles for PVC panels. The quality of the entire cladding of the room depends on the quality of the fittings.

For information. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) comes in two main forms: rigid and flexible. Rigid plastic mold is used in construction for profiles, corners, skirting boards in various construction applications. The material has mechanical, electrical, chemical, thermal and fire properties.

Accessories for wall panels

There is a wide range of components for PVC panels that can greatly facilitate the production of different types of finishes. In addition, their use when connecting panels gives any room a complete look and hides minor imperfections.

Types of fittings for panel wall framing:

• f profiles for attaching the panel to the ceiling;
• PVC moldings,
• corners,
• h-profiles,
• starting profiles for PVC panels.

Fittings are auxiliary products used for wall cladding. It is selected by color, size depending on the shape of the panels. Molding is a popular decorative detail, perfect for joining multi-colored panels and creating an elegant design. It gives the cladding a finished look, helps to zone the room and transform it.

fprofile and scope of its application

Installing slopes on PVC windows
For complete cladding with PVC panels, various additional elements are used, which help to perform the installation efficiently and correctly. fprofile is one of

of these elements, which outwardly looks like a plank, the cut of which resembles the letter “F”. The ends of the plate are securely fixed in the grooves of the profile during installation. The F profile serves two functions:

• Decorative design of the ends of the trim
• Aligning the common plane

F-profile for slopes

This profile is made in the shape of the letter “F”, which provides a lot of convenience during its installation. With its help you can install:

• Plastic slopes;
• Slopes made of sandwich panels;
• Slopes made of decorative materials;
• Slopes made of plasterboard.

The profile is installed around the entire perimeter of the window. At the joints, the profile must be cut at an angle of 45 degrees, which will ensure perfectly even joints and allow the slopes to be installed as accurately as possible.

Installation of the F-profile is carried out only after the surface has been completely cleaned. Next, the gaps are foamed and excess foam is cut off. For this purpose, you can use a special construction knife.

Very often, the F-profile is placed on a special adhesive base. But such installation of the profile is a mistake, since over time, cracks may appear at the joints through which cold will penetrate into the room.

We install PVC panels and profiles

External slopes for PVC windows
To begin with, I will give advice that there is no need to save on PVC panels. This material will last for many years and therefore you should not spare money on a high-quality plastic sheet. Cheap PVC sheets are very soft and one careless movement can make a hole in them.

What do we need to finish the slopes:

• 6 meters of high-quality PVC fabric. If you are worried about the thought: why exactly 6 meters? – then the answer is simple. Panels are manufactured in lengths of 3 and 6 meters - a three-meter sheet may not be enough, but 6 meters is just enough.
• Start and f profile.
• Thermal insulation material for processing window openings, mineral wool is suitable.
• Self-tapping screws for metal - in the popular language “bugs”, “fleas”, “tex”. With their help, the starting profile is attached.
• Screwdriver and construction knife.

After the foam has dried, we attach the F-shaped profile to “liquid nails.”
First of all, we fix the starting profile. The process will not cause any inconvenience, because the windows are installed strictly according to the level - so it is not needed for the starting profile. Using the back side, use self-tapping screws to secure it along the edge of the window frame. The main thing is to trim the profile correctly so that there are no flaws in the corners at the joints. After this, we proceed to install the PVC sheet. First of all, we block the side slopes by inserting the eraser into the starting bar. Don't forget to add a layer of insulation! At this stage, the work also turns out to be simple and does not pose any difficulties.

The use of PVC panels and F-profiles for finishing the external slope

We are slowly approaching the completion of the “difficult” process and are launching our f profile. Carefully cut the strips to the required length and attach them to the plastic with grooves. Some people still resort to using liquid glue and firmly glue the f strips to the wall, but I did not consider this to be the necessary action and abandoned this advice. If you have small gaps somewhere, then white silicone will help with masking.

L-profile for slopes

The L-profile is used for mounting plastic slopes. Using this profile, you can mount plasterboard panels with a thickness of 10 millimeters. This profile is also used for installing plastic slopes.

Installation of this profile is perpendicular to the window and has a minimal turn. The L-profile must be attached perpendicularly along the edge. In this case, the distance between the screws should be about 15 centimeters.

When installing slopes, you must initially screw the top profile along the entire width of the window frame. Next, the side profiles are installed, and then the bottom profile.

When installing this profile, you must remember that the narrow shelf of the profile must be turned inside the window, and the wide one towards the walls of the opening. This will ensure reliable fastening of the slopes in the future.

When installing this profile, you must use a building level. This will allow you to build the slopes as smoothly as possible. The slopes are inserted into special grooves in the profile, which greatly simplifies the installation process.

You may also be interested in:

• Necessary information on how to insulate the slopes of plastic windows.
• Construction of slopes for windows - all useful information here https://mrokna.ru/otkosi/ustroystvo-otkosov-dlya-okon.html
• Characteristics of wooden windows - a lot of interesting things here.

Profiles are an integral attribute when installing slopes. With their help, you can make the most even installation, which will give the window the correct shape.

Also watch a useful video about installing a window profile

Installation methods

Let's consider the simplest method of fixing F-shaped profiles when finishing slopes. First you will need to secure the starting part. Installation is carried out from the back using special self-tapping screws. The element is attached to the edges of the frame.

The main thing is to trim the structure correctly. This should be done in such a way that there are no significant defects in the corners at the joints. After this, you can begin installing PVC panels. First, the side slopes are covered, and an eraser is inserted into the bar. At this stage, we must not forget about laying an additional insulating layer.

At the final stage, another profile is taken. It is trimmed a little, adjusting to the desired length. After this, the part is attached to the plastic part with grooves.

An installation method that uses special liquid glue is often used. If, as a result, cracks appear in the structure after installation, they can be removed using silicone sealant.

After installation, the part will look like a small and neat corner that hides the joints, while simultaneously ensuring a reliable connection of different or identical building materials.

I-profile for slopes

The I-profile is attached to the wall to which the slopes are planned to be attached. For this, ordinary self-tapping screws are used. This profile is made in the shape of the letter “I”, which provides a lot of convenience during its installation.

I-profile is widely used for slopes made of plasterboard or various decorative materials. Thanks to the universal design of this profile, its installation is quite easy.

The shape of the profile allows it to be attached to the window opening in any position. The main thing is that it is located perpendicular to the window frame. At the joints of the profile it must be cut at the appropriate angle.

The joints are sealed with a special construction putty, which will prevent moisture and cold from penetrating into the premises.

When installing this profile, you must first measure the window opening. You can use a construction tape for this. This action will help you cut the required profile as accurately as possible.

Fastening must be done along the very edge of the window profile. Thus, the profile is fixed to the window. The profile is secured exclusively in areas of future slopes.

Window profile F-shaped, 2.5 m

Description

The profile is intended for decorative interior decoration during the assembly and installation of windows and installation of slopes. Used to close gaps or fastening elements. Size - 250 x 5 cm.

Characteristics

Product type Slope profile Manufacturer's article 10000477 Type F-shaped Material PVC Color white Length, cm 250 Width, cm 5 For panels thick, mm 10 Weight, g 150 Country of origin Russia Additional information The width of the product is composite - 50 mm (main part profile) + 10 mm (slope) Package dimensions (WxHxD), cm 8 x 250 x 5

Sources

• https://plastokonnik.com/napravlyayuschie-dlya-otkosov-plastikovyh-okon/
• https://delaydachu.ru/steny/f-profil-pvh-dlya-otkosov.html
• https://dekoriko.ru/paneli-pvh/startovyj-profil/
• https://stroy-podskazka.ru/stroitelnyj-profil/kakim-byvaet-f-obraznyj/
• https://LeroyMerlin.ru/product/profil-pvh-f-obraznyy-dlya-paneley-5-mm-18720743/
• https://www.Castorama.ru/profil-okonnyj-f-obraznyj

Profile Features

The starting profile is a structure similar to the letter P, with sides of unequal length. This device facilitates the installation of the profile. The entire structure begins to be assembled from its fastening. Then the panel itself is installed in its grooves. If the ends of the panel are not closed, or do not join other panels, then they are framed with a starting strip. When installing, the strip is placed on both panels of the panel.

This ensures correct connection to the wall during installation. To ensure an even connection between the wall and the ceiling or floor, the plank is mounted at the top or bottom, respectively.

Installing a starting profile allows you to hide the remains of cut boards and give them an elegant look when making a border. Using a plank, you can trim the bottom of the wall so that it is in harmony with the top part.

It’s somewhat similar to assembling a children’s construction set. There are times when panels are cut to fit around pipes or overhangs. The profile is very flexible and this facilitates the connection of the panels, creating a strong fastening. If it is necessary to finish the ceiling, use a plastic corner.

Purpose of the corner:

• joins panels in corners;
• performs decorative finishing functions;
• provides protection from impacts.

Corners are not only plastic, but also metal. They are also used when applying plaster so that the ceilings and walls are smooth. Installing corners helps cover internal joints and transitions from one type of finish to another. The PVC corner is very flexible, resistant to deformation, and easy to glue. Thanks to these properties, it is the most popular of all types of corners. Corners are produced in different colors and sizes, based on finishing conditions. If for interior work dimensions of 10x10 mm are sufficient, then for facade work corners of 50x50 mm are already needed. Thanks to the profile, PVC panels can be used in rooms of any size.