How To Cut A Duropolymer Skirting Board
Methods for cutting plastic skirting boards
Cutting skirting boards is seemingly simple, but responsible. If the corners are incorrectly cut, then they should not be correctly joined and all the work will go to waste, since the product will no longer have a beautiful appearance. there will be gaps between two sections of the plinth and decorative inserts (corners, joining elements, etc.).
Most often, an ordinary metal hacksaw, which has fine teeth, is used to cut the plinth. However, for thin skirting boards, it will not work, since the product will simply tear under the influence of this tool.
Plastic skirting board cutting angle grinder
Sometimes the plinth is cut with metal scissors. But the method also has its drawbacks, because the product can be crumpled under the pressure of the blades. Less commonly, but still used is an angle grinder. However, the line cut after it can be sloppy, as the tool often “tears” soft plastic. Especially often this method turns out to be unsuccessful for beginners in the world of repair, who still do not know how to fully control the work. So the angle grinder can be attributed to rather specific methods.
Metal scissors
The most important thing in the procedure for cutting skirting boards is observing the required geometry. The procedure is never performed “by eye”, the accuracy of measurements and accuracy are important here. After that there are other methods of cutting the baseboard.
The absence of fittings suggests the use of other methods of connecting skirting boards. This is an option with and without clipping templates.
Cutting the plinth with a miter box
For the correct trimming of the plinth, a special device was invented, which was called a miter box. It is a small block with a notch for the skirting board and with gaps located at different angles. for the cutting tool.
With the help of a miter box, you can get neat and even cuts. The plinth is fixed inside the product, then the angle and direction of cut required in a particular case are selected.
We make a miter box with our own hands
When working with a miter box, it is important to make sure that the edges of the skirting board protrude a short distance beyond the edges of the slot selected. If the trimming tool is wider than the plinth itself, it is recommended to securely fix the product inside with a miter box before trimming. Otherwise, the skirting board can move inside, the cut angle will constantly change, because of which it (cut) will turn out to be incorrect and incorrect.
Making cuts for joining skirting boards using a miter box
Cutting with a rotary miter
How to properly trim the corners of the skirting board
Since it is hard plastic skirting boards that are increasingly used during repairs, it is in them that the speech will go. Their installation is inevitably associated with the need to cut and form beautiful joints in the corners. This is how the plinth will be joined, in general, the quality of all work and the appearance of the room where the repair is being made will depend.
The main types of floor skirting boards
The wooden skirting board is a classic. It is a natural product, as it is made from solid wood. This type is distinguished by its high strength and durability. the skirting boards, installed back in the days of the USSR, still serve faithfully in some apartments and houses. Now they are made mainly from pine wood, but there are also products from walnut, oak, ash and other species. However, due to this, the cost of products increases. not everyone can afford such skirting boards.
Wooden floor plinth
Because of this, veneered skirting boards have appeared on the market. their are an order of magnitude lower. However, outwardly, they practically DO NOT differ from products made of expensive wood. The fact is that their upper part, which plays a decorative role, is just made of a thin layer of expensive wood. Without certain knowledge and experience, it is almost impossible to distinguish veneered skirting from ordinary wood.
It is convenient to cut wooden skirting boards with a hacksaw for metal
The most popular now is the plastic skirting board, that is, made of PVC. It has partially displaced conventional wooden products from the market, as it has a number of advantages:
- Looks nice and neat. it is able to imitate products made from natural wood;
- Easy to install, flexible and very easy to cut;
- Can serve as a cable channel for laying wires;
- NOT afraid of exposure to water, and also does not rot, mold does not start on it;
- Inexpensive compared to wood or veneer.
Plastic skirting board is made of polyvinyl chloride, which is passed through special forms under high pressure. After the mass has solidified, a neat plastic product is obtained.
Plastic skirting board
Plastic skirting boards are of several types. for example, used for carpet (they have a special shape in the form of the letter G, fix the material) or for linoleum. There are also universal products that can be installed on any kind of flooring. They can be classified and depending on the hardness.
Table. Types of plastic skirting boards depending on hardness.
Flexible plastic skirting boards
How to cut off a plastic skirting board: how to cut and how to cut it correctly, cutting methods
A skirting board is an essential element for decorating a room and giving it a complete and neat look. It can be made of various materials, but plastic skirting boards are especially popular now. It is easy to install, but even in this process there are some subtleties that are important to know. How to cut a plastic skirting board correctly so that you can neatly dock it in the corners?
How to cut a plastic skirting board
Using a ruler and pencil without a miter box
If you have a miter box at hand, and you don’t want to make stencils, then you can try to apply the required markings on the plinth with a pencil. In the case of the formation of an internal corner, the width of the product is measured with a ruler, then the obtained value is deposited on the end of the plinth, but its angle is drawn to this marked point with a pencil, along which the cut will be made. The second plinth, which will form a corner together with the first, is simply cut off according to the first attached to it.
Floor plinth in non-standard corners
How to cut a plastic skirting board
If the angle in the room where it is planned to finish the joints of the walls and the floor with a plinth is 90 degrees, which happens extremely rarely, then the cuts of the plinths should have an angle of 45 degrees each. Such a cut is the easiest to make, especially with a miter box. It is enough to insert the plinth into the miter box, then select a groove at 45 degrees and make a cut.
However, such angles of 90 degrees in rooms are extremely rare, usually they differ by several values in one direction or another. And in some rooms, the corners may even be larger. Then the cutting is done differently: a marking is drawn on the floor with a pencil, where the border of the location of the plinth is drawn on one and the other side of the corner. you get a small rhombus. The diagonal of this rhombus will be the very cutting line of the product. Next, a plinth is applied to the markings, on which the markings are made in accordance with the diagonal of the rhombus. If you draw a straight line from this mark to the corner of the plinth, then you get the very necessary cutting line.
Cutting the corner to the plinth
The outer corners of the skirting boards are formed a little differently, or rather, in a room with ideal geometry, you can also cut products at an angle of 45 degrees (but in a different direction) and, after joining, close the edges with a plug. Non-standard corners are cut like this: one of the skirting boards is applied to one of the walls, its borders are marked with a pencil. The same procedure is performed with another product. again a rhombus flaunts on the floor, the diagonal of which will become a guideline for cutting products.
Decoration of the outer corner of the plastic skirting board
Stencil cutting
The method is recommended for cutting products intended for installation in non-standard-shaped rooms with angles that differ from the standard 90-degree mark. Stencils for the desired angle can be made from paper or thin cardboard. First, strips are cut from the rough material, which have exactly the same width as the skirting board. Then they are applied to the corner and fixed, after which they are cut to the shape of the corner. Then, according to the stencils received, the plinth itself is cut at the desired angle.
Stencil cutting of plastic skirting boards
Useful Tips
Experienced craftsmen recommend starting the installation of the skirting board from the inner corner. At the junction of the two walls, which form the inner corner, the cut on the plinth will be 45 degrees (in a room with correct and accurate geometry). It is recommended to cut with a miter box. this is the only way to achieve a perfectly even cut.
Cutting floor and ceiling plinths with a miter box
In general, in any case, the cut edges of plastic skirting boards should be sanded. this way it will be possible to get rid of sharp edges, and it will be easier to work. And the skirting boards with cable channels are cut only after the product has been disassembled. the decorative strip designed to hide the wires and attachment points of the skirting board is cut separately.
The plinth is cut to the desired size
It is recommended to cut the segments to the required length immediately before installing the plinth and arrange the corners so as not to be distracted by this procedure during the assembly of the plinth. You should NOT neglect the introduction of additional elements. plugs, corners and other products for the skirting board. With their help, it will be possible to give the finished work a complete and harmonious look.
It is very easy to cut skirting boards at any angle with this device.
Installation methods
There are two ways to install duropolymer skirting boards:
- Mounting on self-tapping screws;
- Fixation with glue.
The first option of fastening is preferable, because when installed on building glue, the possibility of subsequent dismantling of products without harm to their appearance is completely excluded. If the installation is made on self-tapping screws, then, if desired, the panels can be easily and quickly removed, and then put them back.
Mounting on self-tapping screws
To install the skirting board with self-tapping screws, you need:
- Make the necessary measurements of the wall and duropolymer products using a tape measure;
- Prepare corner joints. cut the edges of the planks at an angle of 45 °, using a miter box;
- Attach the plank to the wall, make holes through every 30-35 cm;
- Set the duropolymer products aside and drill the corresponding holes in the wall, plug them with dowels;
- Fix the bar to the wall with self-tapping screws;
- Mask the mounting holes with decorative strips.
Installation on glue
Mounting a duropolymer skirting board on glue involves the following steps;
- Measurement of walls and planks;
- Cutting profiles into pieces corresponding to the length of the walls;
- Trim one edge at an angle of 45 ° for docking;
- Degreasing the inner surface of the skirting board with a special compound;
- Applying an adhesive to a plane that will later adhere to the wall and flooring;
- Fixing the strip to the bearing surfaces after a certain holding time necessary for better adhesion and indicated on the adhesive packaging.
You need to glue the product both to the wall and to the floor. If you attach the plinth only to the wall, then dirt, dust and moisture will clog under it, which will lead to the development of fungi and mold.
Strengths
The advantages of duropolymer include the following:
- High, in comparison with hydro, density;
- Resistance to mechanical stress;
- Environmental friendliness;
- Lack of reactions to temperature changes in the room;
- Easy installation in a short time;
- Resistance to repeated staining;
- High moisture resistance;
- Ease of care and handling (cutting, creating corner joints)
- Lack of linear and transverse shrinkage;
- Excellent value for money.
Duropolymer products are about one and a half to two times heavier than polyurethane ones. But at the same time they are more shock-resistant. Thanks to this, they can be used in conjunction with parts of the interior that are prone to friction. window openings and door frames.
Duropolymer skirting board: advantages and installation
The final touch in the finishing of the premises is the installation of the skirting board. It plays not only a functional, but also a decorative role in the interior. This useful element allows you to give a neat and complete look to the floor covering around the perimeter of the entire room, hide electrical wiring, close and decorate the joints of floor and wall cladding, protecting them from dirt and moisture and thus preventing the multiplication of pathogens.
As for the material, today you can find products made of wood, plastic and MDF on sale. However, duropolymer skirting boards have been gaining popularity in recent years. This type of plastic, as well as products made from it, appeared on the building materials market recently. about 11 years ago.
What is Duropolymer?
Duropolymer is a modern, environmentally friendly material made of expanded polystyrene under high pressure and temperature. Products made from this polymer have a density of 360 to 400 kg / m 3. Due to this, duropolymer skirting boards can be installed in places of increased friction. The material is resistant to mechanical damage and other influences. Duropolymer skirting boards cannot be damaged by chairs, tables and other furniture.
Not so long ago, skirting boards appeared on the Russian market, which contain charcoal, due to which the product weight is only 200 kg / m 3 and this is without compromising quality (i.e., the main performance characteristics remained the same).
Coloration
Duropolymer floor and ceiling skirting boards perfectly tolerate repeated painting with paints based on acrylic or water dispersion of polymers. It is best to prime the plank before applying the dye mixture. It is more convenient to apply paint to products before installation: this eliminates the need to create additional protection for the floor and walls.
The coloring composition should be applied with a narrow brush with an elastic and dense bristle. So that during the procedure there are no stripes left from the brush on the surface of the plank, you need to use thick dyes or apply the composition in two, or even three layers.
Unpaved or not?
In general, water-based paints work well on polystyrene and polyurethane, but it’s best to try a specific paint. If a “not taken, ”rolls down, stains, it is better to cover with an adhesive primer. Take the composition for the selected type of paint. Read the description carefully: on which surfaces you can apply. Styrofoam and polyurethane are rarely indicated, but if plastic is mentioned, the composition will work. Then everything is simple: the baseboards are primed with a thin layer with a brush at the beginning of installation and wait for drying. Then they follow the chosen scenario. either installation, and then painting, or painting-installation-painting.
Paints a primed duropolymer floor plinth simply
Duropolymer can be primed or unprimed. If you bought an unprimed one, then the paint usually does not fit well. Primers for common materials, by the way, too. Automotive plastic primers work well. It is better to take them not in a spray can, but in a jar and apply them in a thin layer with a brush. The primer itself “clings” well, after it dries, the paint also lies flat.
What paint can be used
What paint can be used to paint polyurethane skirting boards? One that does not contain solvents. And these are water dispersions. By definition, these are polymer particles dissolved in water. After the water dries, a film of THESE polymers remains on the surface. There are several types of such paints. Water emulsion is only one of the possible options. There are also the following:
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Acrylic paints. Compatible with almost any surface, perfectly tinted. Painted surfaces can be wiped off and sometimes even with damp rags, but making excessive efforts is not worth it. the paint layer will simply be erased. The good news is that skirting boards can be tinted with paint residues. Acrylic paint resistant to fading, so no difference should be seen.
Water-based paint is the most common material for painting Not only walls, but also skirting boards
You can also paint from a can. This option is for models with an ornament. They need to be painted over well, but it is not so easy to do with a brush. Unless you take a thin artistic one and go through the ornament, and then paint over the entire surface with a wider brush or roller.
Painting of polyurethane and foam skirting boards
New materials are gradually replacing the traditional and familiar. But in order to work with new ones, new knowledge is needed. At random, a decent result is not always obtained. Before painting a skirting board made of foam, polyurethane or duropolymer, it is worth finding out which paints are compatible with them, how and when it is better applied.
Polyfoam, polyurethane, duropolymer. all these are materials for the manufacture of ceiling and floor skirting boards. The cheapest, but also the most unreliable is polystyrene. Unreliable in the sense that it does not hold static and shock loads poorly. It also has a loose surface on which the “balls” of which it consists are visible. The color is not perfectly white, with a grayish or yellowish tint. So they always paint it, even if the white plinth is planted.
Painting of polyurethane skirting boards: you choose the style yourself, and the technology practically does not change
The second two materials. polyurethane and duropolymer, are much more expensive, but also much denser and stronger. Their color is white, but it is still recommended to paint them, because under the influence of sunlight, the original color changes for the worse. And the seams under the paint are less noticeable, and without them nowhere. Duropolymer is a new material and is still not widely used, therefore polyurethane is often used. And further we will talk about this material, although everything that has been said can be applied to other types.
How many layers of paint
How many layers of paint are required when painting polyurethane or duropolymer skirting boards? In general, it depends on the color in which you will paint, and also on the paint. Look exactly in the description for the paint. There is both the dwell time between coats and the recommended number of coats.
We paint in several thin layers
In general, if you want to make white skirting boards, then it is enough to apply one or two layers to the white material. Three or more passes may be required to obtain a dark color. But let’s say right away that taking “more” paint is not an option. There will be puddles and drips, stripes. They will need to be removed with emery and painted again. So it is better to apply many thin layers.
When using a brush, layers are best applied in different directions. The first is along the plinth, the second is at an angle or across, the third is again along. So there will be a more uniformly painted surface without “Gaps” of the base and bald spots.
When is it better to paint a polyurethane floor skirting board
According to the technology, the skirting boards are mounted after the finishing of the walls is completed, the flooring is laid and the facing of the doorways is installed. This is what they usually do. But when the polyurethane skirting board paints (before or after installation) is a question. Indeed, during the installation process, you will putty joints, gaps between the wall and the baseboard. Then the putty is sanded so that the joint is invisible, then everything is painted. So it is more logical to paint after installation and putty.
But if you will install models with an ornament, it makes sense to paint everything in the installation at least once. As already mentioned, just a brush is too uncomfortable. And also at the floor level. in general, a lot of problems. So a plastic, duropolymer or polyurethane skirting board with beauty ornament to start on a horizontal surface.
How and what to paint a baseboard made of polystyrene, polyurethane
We have already said about paints, about how to paint over ornaments too. It remains to explain how you can paint even skirting boards. Models of medium width are more convenient with a 3-4 cm brush; for wider models, you can take wider brushes. But the thin one will be needed in order to paint over the floor and walls along the mowing line. How to paint a foam baseboard, except for a brush? Small paint rollers can also be used. Most often they are used from foam rubber, but with some types of paints, they can leave a rough surface. “Hairy” ones with a small to medium bristle are also suitable. The length of the pile is selected depending on the presence of the relief on the plinth. If the relief is deep, you need a longer pile. up to 10 mm, for small grooves. 7-8 is quite enough.
The next question is: how to paint and NOT to stain the floor and walls. On the floor, slipping a wide masking tape at the end of the plinth, crepe. You can also glue it on the walls, but only Test it first. Some types (cheaper, although not a fact) come off along with pieces of paint or wallpaper. So it is better to first test your masking tape where it will NOT be visible and you can tint “if that”.
How to touch up walls and NOT get your skirting board dirty
A little about how to stick masking tape on the wall so that it fits tightly, Do not leave any places for paint to flow. In this case, you can help yourself with a small spatula. For hydro- and duropolymer, it is safer NOT a metal spatula, but a plastic one. Or an old plastic card. She press the tape to the upper edge of the plinth, and then wrap it on the wall and lightly smooth it with the palm.
How to properly paint polyurethane and duropolymer skirting boards
On the floor, there is a floor of masking tape, it is better to lay paper. wallpaper scraps, a letter from a cardboard package. Few people know how to work so that there is enough protection on the floor of a few centimeters. Half a meter at least, and preferably a meter or so. This protection is more reliable. The letter can be moved as you go.
How to paint a polystyrene baseboard (tools) figured out. Next, we work as usual when painting. First, stir the paint, if there is a paint tray, pour it into it. Sun. you can also from the can, but put paper or cardboard under the can too. Next, dip a brush into the paint, wring it out in a semi-dry state and rub the remaining paint. We remind you once again. it is better to apply several thin layers. So the result will be much better. Especially if you paint skirting boards with your own hands for the first time.
How to cut a plastic baseboard: tools and fixtures
At the final stage of arranging the floor, the places where the topcoat adheres to the walls of the room are usually covered with a baseboard. Recently, plastic products have gained the greatest popularity. They are not only aesthetic and varied, but also highly functional. The question of how to cut a plastic skirting board arises from any home craftsman who has encountered this procedure for the first time. Tools and devices for such work are quite simple and quite affordable.
Tools and fixtures
Sawing long products into separate parts of the required length can be done using:
- angle grinder (with installed thin cutting disc)
- Electric jigsaw;
- Hand saws (for metal or with small hardened teeth).
The final choice of what to cut a plastic skirting board depends on the tools already available, personal preferences and experience.
To securely fix the fillets to the walls of the room, you will need:
- Perforator (with a drill of the required diameter) or Electric drill (with percussive operation);
- A set of dowels and screws;
- Screwdriver or screwdriver (to save time and effort).
For neat sawing off of pieces at the right angle, you will have to purchase a miter box (of course, if it is not on the farm). You can’t live without it.
How and what to fix
The simplest, least labor-intensive and fairly reliable method of fastening is the use of universal quick-drying adhesives such as “liquid nails”. The disadvantages of this method include:
- When dismantled (if necessary), the product will most likely be damaged, therefore, initially it becomes a “disposable”.
- The inner surface of the fillet must have a sufficiently wide flat strip to be able to apply the required amount of adhesive.
If the delivery set of the plastic skirting board for the floor includes fasteners: metal (or polymer brackets) or special long profiles, then first they are fixed to the wall using dowels and self-tapping screws. Further installation is quite simple. The product is neatly snapped onto the already fixed fixtures. The advantages of this method include: the possibility of multiple dismantling (this is especially convenient when changing the wallpaper: the lower edge of the wall decoration can be brought behind the plinth).
The presence of a cable channel with a decorative outer strip allows you to simply screw such a fillet to the wall through pre-drilled holes.
Miter box: varieties and methods of use
A miter box for cutting plastic skirting boards is a special device designed to accurately cut at a certain angle. The simplest products are made from wood or plastic. In geometric shape, they represent a segment of an inverted U-shaped profile. The sidewalls have narrow cuts for the hacksaw blade. Recently, the most common attachments have been three-cut attachments that allow you to cut the end of the plinth at 45 ° and 90 °. However, the layout of modern apartments is very diverse and it is often necessary to equip different corners of the premises. Therefore, manufacturers produce products with a large number of slots designed for installing a hacksaw blade at various angles.
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The application algorithm is quite simple:
- Using a marker and a ruler, we mark the cutting line of the cut.
- Firmly presses the profile against the vertical wall of the device so that the marking clearly coincides with the installation site of the saw.
- Saw off carefully.
You can cut the plastic skirting board with a hacksaw for metal. This tool has its merits: small cutting teeth and a small spread. However, the low longitudinal stiffness of a narrow hacksaw blade can adversely affect the quality of the processed surface. It is better to use special butt saws for this (with a wider and stiffer blade). Hardened prongs handle plastic easily.
complex designs are a base with clamping clamps (for fixing the workpiece). The set already includes a saw mounted on special rails. The cutting angle can be adjusted within wide limits. The base materials are metal or high-impact plastic. But such devices are already more expensive. So, the popular rotary models from Gross or KWB with a double-sided saw (the size and sharpening of teeth for various materials), depending on the size, already cost 2,200-4700 rubles.
It is very simple to use such devices:
- We set the required angle;
- The fillet presses it to the frame with the help of clamps, so that the marking is strictly under the saw blade;
- Spray.
And even if you decide to make repairs only in one room, then you should think about how to rent such a device and not think about how to cut the plastic baseboard. Ease of use, speed and quality of processing will pay off the money spent in full.
Advantages of plastic products
Compared to their counterparts made of wood or MDF, plastic skirting boards have a number of advantages. Their undoubted advantages include:
- Durability and strength.
- Moisture resistance. They are suitable for installation in rooms with high humidity (bathrooms, showers and toilets).
- They do not need to be painted or another protective coating is applied.
- The construction market offers a huge selection of colors: from a variety of monochromatic to imitating the structure of expensive wood species. Easy to choose fillets for any interior solution of the room.
- Easy handling and wall mounting.
- Convenience with subsequent care. The only limitation: it is unacceptable to use abrasive cleaning agents, which can scratch the upper decorative layer.
- Affordable price.
- Safety for human and animal health. All modern polymeric materials for this purpose are manufactured in strict accordance with sanitary norms and requirements.
Varieties
There are several types of plastic skirting boards for the floor, depending on the material of the topcoat:
- Special T-shaped profile for framing carpeted floors. To decorate such products, strips are used, cut from the floor covering itself, which are fixed with double-sided tape.
- L-shaped products specially designed to fix linoleum to walls.
- Versatile, suitable for floors of a wide variety of materials (from tiles to laminate or parquet boards).
In terms of functional features, such products are:
- With a cable channel equipped inside the fillet (one or more) for laying wires for various purposes (telephone, antenna, computer or electrical).
- With molded rubber strips around the edges for a snug fit on rough and uneven walls.
In terms of geometric dimensions, the choice is also wide enough. The width of the fillet, which is usually chosen, is commensurate with the height of the ceiling of the room, and can be from 40 to 150 mm. The standard length is 2 or 2.5 m. The thickness of the profile at the bottom, depending on the design, is between 10 ÷ 38 mm.
Joining of SEPARATE segments
- For arrangement of internal and external corners;
- For horizontal joining of straight lines;
- For sealing ends.
These devices are either simply snapped onto the profile end with the help of Special antennae; or in the places of their installation, brackets are attached to the wall, and then the docking elements are fixed to them.
How and what to fix
The simplest, least labor-intensive and fairly reliable method of fastening is the use of universal quick-drying adhesives such as “liquid nails”. The disadvantages of this method include:
- When dismantled (if necessary), the product will most likely be damaged, therefore, initially it becomes a “disposable”.
- The inner surface of the fillet must have a sufficiently wide flat strip to be able to apply the required amount of adhesive.
If the delivery set of the plastic skirting board for the floor includes fasteners: metal (or polymer brackets) or special long profiles, then first they are fixed to the wall using dowels and self-tapping screws. Further installation is quite simple. The product is neatly snapped onto the already fixed fixtures. The advantages of this method include: the possibility of multiple dismantling (this is especially convenient when changing the wallpaper: the lower edge of the wall decoration can be brought behind the plinth).
The presence of a cable channel with a decorative outer strip allows you to simply screw such a fillet to the wall through pre-drilled holes.
Miter box: varieties and methods of use
A miter box for cutting plastic skirting boards is a special device designed to accurately cut at a certain angle. The simplest products are made from wood or plastic. In geometric shape, they represent a segment of an inverted U-shaped profile. The sidewalls have narrow cuts for the hacksaw blade. Recently, the most common attachments have been three-cut attachments that allow you to cut the end of the plinth at 45 ° and 90 °. However, the layout of modern apartments is very diverse and it is often necessary to equip different corners of the premises. Therefore, manufacturers produce products with a large number of slots designed for installing a hacksaw blade at various angles.
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The application algorithm is quite simple:
- Using a marker and a ruler, we mark the cutting line of the cut.
- Firmly presses the profile against the vertical wall of the device so that the marking clearly coincides with the installation site of the saw.
- Saw off carefully.
You can cut the plastic skirting board with a hacksaw for metal. This tool has its merits: small cutting teeth and a small spread. However, the low longitudinal stiffness of a narrow hacksaw blade can adversely affect the quality of the processed surface. It is better to use special butt saws for this (with a wider and stiffer blade). Hardened prongs handle plastic easily.
complex designs are a base with clamping clamps (for fixing the workpiece). The set already includes a saw mounted on special rails. The cutting angle can be adjusted within wide limits. The base materials are metal or high-impact plastic. But such devices are already more expensive. So, the popular rotary models from Gross or KWB with a double-sided saw (the size and sharpening of teeth for various materials), depending on the size, already cost 2,200-4700 rubles.
It is very simple to use such devices:
- We set the required angle;
- The fillet presses it to the frame with the help of clamps, so that the marking is strictly under the saw blade;
- Spray.
And even if you decide to make repairs only in one room, then you should think about how to rent such a device and not think about how to cut the plastic baseboard. Ease of use, speed and quality of processing will pay off the money spent in full.
Advantages of plastic products
Compared to their counterparts made of wood or MDF, plastic skirting boards have a number of advantages. Their undoubted advantages include:
- Durability and strength.
- Moisture resistance. They are suitable for installation in rooms with high humidity (bathrooms, showers and toilets).
- They do not need to be painted or another protective coating is applied.
- The construction market offers a huge selection of colors: from a variety of monochromatic to imitating the structure of expensive wood species. Easy to choose fillets for any interior solution of the room.
- Easy handling and wall mounting.
- Convenience with subsequent care. The only limitation: it is unacceptable to use abrasive cleaning agents, which can scratch the upper decorative layer.
- Affordable price.
- Safety for human and animal health. All modern polymeric materials for this purpose are manufactured in strict accordance with sanitary norms and requirements.
How to cut a plastic baseboard: tools and fixtures
At the final stage of arranging the floor, the places where the topcoat adheres to the walls of the room are usually covered with a baseboard. Recently, plastic products have gained the greatest popularity. They are not only aesthetic and varied, but also highly functional. The question of how to cut a plastic skirting board arises from any home craftsman who has encountered this procedure for the first time. Tools and devices for such work are quite simple and quite affordable.
Varieties
There are several types of plastic skirting boards for the floor, depending on the material of the topcoat:
- Special T-shaped profile for framing carpeted floors. To decorate such products, strips are used, cut from the floor covering itself, which are fixed with double-sided tape.
- L-shaped products specially designed to fix linoleum to walls.
- Versatile, suitable for floors of a wide variety of materials (from tiles to laminate or parquet boards).
In terms of functional features, such products are:
- With a cable channel equipped inside the fillet (one or more) for laying wires for various purposes (telephone, antenna, computer or electrical).
- With molded rubber strips around the edges for a snug fit on rough and uneven walls.
In terms of geometric dimensions, the choice is also wide enough. The width of the fillet, which is usually chosen, is commensurate with the height of the ceiling of the room, and can be from 40 to 150 mm. The standard length is 2 or 2.5 m. The thickness of the profile at the bottom, depending on the design, is between 10 ÷ 38 mm.
Tools and fixtures
When arranging the finishing framing of the floor, any home craftsman reasonably has three main questions:
- How to cut a plastic skirting board?
- How to do it carefully and at the required angle?
- How and what to fix Sliced pieces to the wall?
Sawing long products into separate parts of the required length can be done using:
- angle grinder (with installed thin cutting disc)
- Electric jigsaw;
- Hand saws (for metal or with small hardened teeth).
The final choice of what to cut a plastic skirting board depends on the tools already available, personal preferences and experience.
To securely fix the fillets to the walls of the room, you will need:
- Perforator (with a drill of the required diameter) or Electric drill (with percussive operation);
- A set of dowels and screws;
- Screwdriver or screwdriver (to save time and effort).
For neat sawing off of pieces at the right angle, you will have to purchase a miter box (of course, if it is not on the farm). You can’t live without it.
Joining of SEPARATE segments
- For arrangement of internal and external corners;
- For horizontal joining of straight lines;
- For sealing ends.
These devices are either simply snapped onto the profile end with the help of Special antennae; or in the places of their installation, brackets are attached to the wall, and then the docking elements are fixed to them.