How and with what to cut PVC panels? We choose a tool and learn how to cut plastic correctly. Cutting thick plastic Cutting plastic

Covering surfaces with PVC panels is a finishing method that many people choose today as the most optimal. After all, it is fast, simple and relatively inexpensive.

But during the work, the question always arises: how to cut PVC panels? There are several possible methods, after considering which you can choose the most suitable option for yourself.

What are they made of?

It is important to note that a hacksaw for metal is best suited for cutting panels, and if you use a tool for wood, the blade should have fine teeth for cross-cutting.

Knives

There are several options here:

How to cut PVC panels correctly?

To obtain high-quality cutting results should be observed certain rules . Among them there are both general instructions, as well as recommendations for working with a specific tool:

1. It is unacceptable to work with, which was brought in from the cold - it must be warmed before cutting. Cooled PVC becomes brittle, which leads to chipping along the cut edge.
2. Wall panels should only be cut from the front side. Otherwise, the profile will become wrinkled, and difficulties may arise during the installation process.
3. Using a grinder, jigsaw or hacksaw allows you to cut a stack of panels at once.

In this case, they need to be laid on two supports so that they do not sag, and the uncut edge must be rested against - this will prevent the panels from moving during cutting.

When using power tools, it is advisable to wear safety glasses, as the likelihood of getting splinters in the face during operation is quite high.

4. When working with a knife, you should use a guide on which the tool will rest during cutting.

This, as already said, may be square or wooden slats . The guide is applied to the cut line, the panel is cut and cracked, after which the material is trimmed from the back side.

That's all. The main methods of cutting PVC panels have been discussed and all that remains is to decide on the most optimal option, the choice of which depends on the personal preferences and capabilities of the master himself.

For a convenient way to cut PVC panels with a hacksaw, see the video below:

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Children's theme in Lately I was captivated in a way that was not childish. They asked me to make various items for the kindergarten.

The first subject is educational, necessary and useful. This is a traffic light, children will use it to learn the rules of the road, an extremely important thing.

Let me make a reservation right away: they also made a pedestrian version with people, but a simpler one made from cardboard.

In principle, they asked me to make this three eyes into a simple cardboard one, but can I really do it without any problems)) I thought about making a reliable educational object right away, and I did it. How long is enough?

The concept of the figure is that it is large enough for everyone to see, stable, durable and with rotating mechanism, the point is that there are 4 sides, one side shows all the signals for a general understanding of the device.

The other three sides are given one signal, the teacher can turn and show any color out of 3 and ask the children about its purpose.

In general, it seemed to me that it would be right

Initial thoughts about color circles on magnets and other light bulbs had to be canceled; we need a simple, understandable solution that is difficult to break; magnetic circles can get lost, light bulbs and batteries can fail.

I don’t know whether the idea succeeded, but time will tell.

The entire base is MDF, which was glued together with PVA, and also fastened with a micropin for temporary tack.

I would also like to note that you can make circles on a circular saw. various diameters and most importantly, of the same size, using a simple device, we first cut square blanks, and then on the device, rotating the part, we cut off the corners to a polyhedron, and then rotating the part we finish it to a circle.

I glued the box together, the visors are halves of the eyes of the circles, I made a groove under them with a router, so such things cannot be securely glued into the end.

The whole thing rotates on a pipe from the joker system, in my opinion, for shelving, so that the stops do not fall out and fall through, which were fixed by bugs.

The base was made massive and wide from thick layers of MDF; with such a base, the traffic light is not so easy to tip over on its side.

I played the fool and drilled right through the pipe, so I had to put a plate on the return side.

I spray painted everything, then varnished it, the thing is ready.

I didn’t paint the signal circles; they were cut out of self-adhesive paper, which makes it easier to update the display item.

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Typically fast and inexpensive repair, however, high-quality, cannot do without plastic panels. They have a number of advantages that make them an indispensable material for repairs. Most often used in rooms such as bathrooms, toilets and balconies.

Among the most important advantages are the fact that they are completely waterproof, do not burn well, and are low cost. That is why they are widely used in bathrooms and toilets, in order to hide plumbing fixtures. In production repair work With your own hands, the question often arises: how and how to cut plastic panels at home. Fortunately, the technology for installing this material is quite easy and does not require additional preliminary preparation.

The first stage is cutting. You must be extremely careful, as the final appearance of the work depends on this. Cutting is carried out strictly according to the right size, without allowing allowance, since the material is hard.

The time spent at this stage depends on the complexity of the upcoming repair. It is necessary to understand that simple finishing panels of a flat surface will be faster than finishing surfaces with various protrusions and architectural elements.

Although this material is tough, it is quite easy to process.

How to cut PVC panels

You can perform this operation with many tools, but the most common solution is different kinds hacksaws: for wood, metal. We recommend paying attention to Vira brand hacksaws; they are ideal in terms of price/quality ratio. The most popular because it significantly saves time; if you need to prepare several panels of the same size, you can cut several pieces at once. The cut is made strictly with the front side of the panel facing up, holding it slightly at an angle. It is recommended to clamp the panel for stability, but under no circumstances should you squeeze it too hard.

In the case of a hacksaw for wood, it is recommended to use crosscut or mixed sawing teeth. The thing is that they leave a very smooth, jagged cut, after which most often no additional processing of the sawn surface is required.

However, how to cut pvc panel if you don't have a hacksaw? It is quite possible to use an electric jigsaw. However, in this case, you should carefully control the pressure force so as not to break the panel.

And if there is absolutely nothing at hand, and the work needs to be done right now, how to cut off the plastic panel? You can use a knife, preferably a special construction knife, but in the absence of one, a very sharp household knife will do. hunting knife. An ordinary stationery knife will also work well, but you need to cut very carefully, as it is quite fragile and sharp. In this case, it is necessary to mark a line on the panel along which the cut is supposed to be made. Then, using a ruler (if the line should be straight), a deep cut is made with a stationery knife strictly along the line, after which the panel breaks. If the line must have bends, it should not be broken under any circumstances, as the panel will simply break and the material will be damaged.

How do professionals cut wall panels? There is no definite answer, since depending on the type of plastic and panel and the work to be done, one or another tool is selected. For example, it is easiest to cut along a straight line with a hacksaw, but it is better to cut curves with an electric jigsaw, or if you don’t have one, with a construction knife.

General rules for cutting panels

There is a general set of rules that must be followed in order to achieve acceptable quality of work. You need to know that when sub-zero temperature the plastic becomes brittle and you can’t work with it, since you won’t be able to cut anything out of it, it will simply break. If it was lying somewhere on the street or in a warehouse, it must first be warmed up at room temperature for several hours so that it acquires its usual properties. If you neglect this, you can easily get cracks over the entire surface of the panel literally from the first movement after the start of the procedure. As soon as it warms up, you can start marking.

The second rule, with any cutting method, it is necessary that the panel is turned face down. This is done so that the profile of the material does not deform as the work is carried out, and cracks and dents do not appear. In addition, some plastic manufacturers allow the appearance of defects such as microcracks, which become noticeable only over time, with use, and dust accumulation in the cracks.

If you need to cut several panels at once, you need to follow the following rules. They should be placed face down, just like single ones. They must be laid on at least 2 supports, and they must not sag or move, and the part of the panels that is supposed to be cut must be fixed. Most often, this is not possible; in such cases, this part can simply be rested against the wall.

This is done in order to avoid displacement of the material when exposed to a tool. Otherwise, the panels will turn out to be of different lengths and widths.

Also, do not forget about safety precautions when carrying out repair work. When cutting material, especially when using electric tool, the probability of a fragment breaking off is quite high. To avoid damage to the skin and eyes, it is necessary to work in thick, special clothing with sleeves, and special safety glasses. It is also recommended to use gloves, as fingers are most at risk of being damaged by shrapnel.

Quite often in residential apartments and offices you can find walls and ceilings decorated with plastic panels. And this is not at all surprising, because this material It's very inexpensive, easy to use and for a long time maintains excellent appearance. And it’s incredibly easy to use. Even a person who is working with it for the first time is unlikely to have any difficulties.

But stores mainly sell panels 2.4 meters long. Therefore, during repairs it is necessary to cut the panels to required sizes on one's own. And the question arises:

Knife

You can also use with a simple knife, only after sharpening it as best as possible. Although this is not the most The best decision, or rather, the most unfortunate. After all, the cutting method is not suitable for cutting panels. But still, this tool will ultimately cope with the task.

It is convenient to cut the panel. To begin with, an incision is made along the line at the top, and then the material is broken.

Or you can make a knife yourself: cut one side of a piece of cast steel at an angle of 45 degrees and sharpen it, and wrap the handle with electrical tape to make it comfortable to hold.

But it is more convenient and reliable to purchase a special construction knife. Among all the answer options to the question of how plastic panels are cut, the last one is the most suitable.

Saw

If a wood saw is used, the teeth should be for cross-cutting or mixed sawing, and preferably undone, then the plastic will be cut neatly and evenly. Therefore, a saw is not the worst answer to the question of how to cut plastic panels.

Bulgarian

A grinder is a good option for working with panels. But there is one important nuance: you need to work with this tool extremely carefully, because plastic is incredibly brittle material and there is a possibility that it will break. After cutting with a grinder, you need to sand the corners with a special machine. If it is not found in construction equipment, it is better to look for another method.

Power tools

If someone is wondering how to cut plastic wall panels, and there are tools among them, then you can cast aside all doubts and use it. After all, this is one of the power tools that is suitable for this task. But first you need to try cutting the unnecessary piece. And all in order to understand which side will be cut neatly. There is also an important detail: the file must have a fine tooth, and the pendulum stroke must be disabled. So, paying attention to all the recommendations, you can cut the panels without any difficulties. Moreover, this method significantly saves time, because with the help electric jigsaw You can cut several panels at once by simply folding them evenly together.

Hacksaw

But often those who think about what to cut plastic choice falls on or a tree, but it is important that the cloves are small size. The advantage of this method is that you can cut several panels at the same time. It is necessary to saw with the front side, at a slight angle and try not to press too hard on the material.

Rules for cutting panels

If the panels are just brought in from the street, especially if the temperature there is low, in this case you cannot immediately begin work. They need to warm up for some time, since when cold they become even more fragile and the material can easily be damaged.

Before you start cutting, you need to mark where the cuts will be. A felt-tip pen is best suited for these purposes. It is clearly visible on the panel and can be easily washed off later.

While working, we must not forget about safety precautions; it is better to wear gloves and goggles. The thing is that when the panels break, they form very sharp fragments, and there is a danger of getting hurt by them.

In general, this material is very fragile, so you need to work with it very carefully and carefully.

Therefore, if someone else is asking themselves: “How do they cut plastic panels?” - then we can safely say that there are many options. And in the end you will definitely find the most suitable one.

PVC panel is one of the most popular materials For interior decoration premises. Its use in the interior attracts not only appearance, but also at an affordable price, ease of maintenance and installation. Thanks to the listed characteristics, many people prefer PVC panels rather than tiles when decorating personal hygiene rooms.

Features of the material

PVC panels are one of the modern species finishing material, which is made by extrusion and is used both in the bathroom and in the living room. The main raw material in the production of such products is polyvinyl chloride, which is used to fill the casting mold. So that the panels can be given the desired color, a certain amount of crushed natural chalk is added to their composition.

Decorating PVC panels can be done in one of the following ways:

• coloring;
• thermal printing;
• offset printing.

Thermal printing is applied to a plastic surface using a special heated medium. high temperatures roller that presses the film to the surface of the product. Thanks to this technology, it is possible to quickly and clearly apply a design without loss of image brightness. The panel itself does not require additional varnish. Offset printing is used much less frequently due to its high cost.

Choosing a cutting tool

In the process of installing such finishing material at home, users are faced with a small problem: the panels sold in hardware stores are 3 meters long, and the ceiling height in most panel houses is 2.5 meters.

Repair specialists who have to professional activity carry out the installation of PVC panels, they know many secrets regarding the correct cutting of plastic materials lengthwise and crosswise. After analyzing them, every owner who wants to make repairs themselves will be able to choose the most suitable professional tool for him or use improvised means.

The choice of method for cutting panels usually depends on the tasks assigned and the capabilities of the craftsman. Below are the types of cutting materials.

Cutter

Most experienced specialists, whose tools have a wide variety and are designed for high-quality processing of plastic, prefer to cut PVC panels using a special cutter. Thanks to him without special effort on plastic surface an even cut is created, characterized by the absence of nicks and chips. The cutter is sold in almost every hardware store and has a very affordable price.

If necessary, this tool can be made independently from available materials, for which it is enough to adhere to the following recommendations:

• it is necessary to prepare a metal strip, the thickness of which is at least 2 mm and the width is 1 cm;
• then you should cut one of the edges of the workpiece at an angle of 45 degrees;
• need to sharpen the edge homemade product using a grindstone;
• the opposite side should be wrapped with electrical tape, which will protect your hand from damage during operation.

A professional plastic cutter has a relatively low cost, so purchasing it can be a profitable investment, because thanks to such a tool, the process of cutting PVC panels becomes not only more convenient, but also quite fast.

Hacksaw

One of the universal devices for cutting any material is a hacksaw, which is likely to be found in the arsenal of any master. It is she who will help, if necessary, cut plastic wall panel. Such work will take more time than using a special cutter, however, with significant volumes of cladding, this will not significantly affect the overall duration of the repair.

When using a hacksaw, you should listen to the following recommendations from experts:

• for working with plastic finishing materials you should use a tool with small teeth, which is usually designed for working with metal or wood;
• to shorten a PVC panel there is no need to apply strong physical force, which can lead to damage to the material;
• You can cut several parts at once with a hacksaw by stacking them and securing them to avoid deflection or displacement.

To prevent the cut from becoming jagged, it is not recommended to use a tool with teeth spread in different directions.

Power tools

For quick sawing of PVC panels, it is best to have a power tool on hand. For this purpose, you can use almost any device, which will help to significantly reduce the time spent on preparation for installation.

Often cutting is performed using the following devices:

• jigsaw;
• Bulgarians;
• circulars.

To work with plastic material It is allowed to use only low speeds, because with significant heating it begins to melt and release fumes that are toxic to the human body, and in this case the cut will turn out to be torn.

Using a jigsaw will help make the process of preparing PVC panels for installation much faster than when using hand tools.

However, when in a similar way processing, the following nuances must be taken into account:

• even before starting work, it is necessary to turn off the pendulum stroke;
• You should use a file with the smallest teeth possible;
• you need to set the saw blade to the lowest speed, which will avoid excessive heating of the plastic at the cut site.

Using a jigsaw is very convenient for cutting stacks of panels, but you should make sure that their height does not exceed the length of the file installed in the tool.

The grinder is recognized as the most convenient and practical power tool, with which you can cut PVC wall panels. Having installed cutting disc, you can make not only straight, but also shaped cuts on the surface of the plastic. When processing plastic around the grinder, it turns on only at low speeds, which will avoid damage to the material due to melting of the edges.

Knife

In the absence of more practical and convenient tools You can cut PVC using a knife.

To solve this problem, the following types of cutting products are suitable:

• Kitchen knife. This the tool will do for cutting multiple panels during repair or replacement. For large-scale wall decoration, such a procedure is unnecessarily lengthy and painful.
• Construction knife. Among the manual cutting tool such a device is one of optimal options allowing you to achieve an even cut with relatively little effort.
• Stationery knife. Using a wooden ruler or square, this tool allows you to achieve a perfectly even cut of the panel, which is why it is often used for cutting them.

Basic cutting rules

To ensure that your efforts in cutting PVC panels are not in vain, and that the result of the work meets your expectations, experts recommend adhering to a number of rules for working with plastic. These little secrets will not only help to significantly reduce the amount of spoiled material, but will also protect the craftsman from unnecessary financial expenses and injuries.

When carrying out work during the heating season, you should not start cutting panels that were recently brought into the premises. The plastic should naturally heat up to room temperature, which is achieved in at least 12 hours. The point is that when low temperatures the plastic panel becomes fragile, and therefore can crack and break off in large fragments.

Regardless of the chosen method of processing the material, it should be placed with the front side facing you, which will avoid deformation of the panel and difficulties during its further installation. When cut from the reverse side, you can find microcracks on the front part, which will appear over time and significantly damage the interior.

It is necessary to mark in advance the straight line of the planned cut, which can be done with a simple pencil and a stationery ruler.