The influence of European standards on the life of the population of the post-Soviet space in recent times increasingly felt in the construction industry. Real estate owners are trying to transform their property. For this, technologies and materials imported from the West are used. It has become a common occurrence. But this process is accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the structure. window openings and requires restoration of slopes. The article with detailed photos presents step-by-step instruction how to make plasterboard slopes on windows with your own hands.
Preparatory activities
As for drywall, it is better to immediately prime the entire wrong side of the sheet. This will not let us then be distracted by the processing of each individual detail. Moreover, it takes time for the primer to dry.
Measures to reduce the size of the window opening with a large width of the foamed space
Often measurements of window openings are performed by non-professionals. Because of this, the width of the foamed space after installation plastic window can reach 10 cm.
In accordance with the recommendations of the technology under consideration, the drywall slope boundary should overlap the edges of the frame, leaving the foam out of sight. Therefore, the distance between the drywall and the base surface can be quite large. This will require the application of a thick layer of mortar, which will make it difficult to get the drywall pieces in the correct position.
How to close the extra space between drywall and foam?
To solve this problem, in the process of preparing the window opening, you can include the fastening of a kind of lining from drywall strips. They will reduce (depending on the need) the width or height of the opening. To do this, from the part of the drywall sheet that will not be used for the manufacture of the main parts, or remained after the installation of the plasterboard ceiling, strips about 5 cm wide are cut with a construction knife.
Mixer or drill special nozzle a gypsum adhesive mixture is kneaded. As a result, it should have the consistency of thick sour cream.
Application of the adhesive mixture
The layer of adhesive should be sufficient to achieve the desired result after the installation of these strips. The goal is to raise the level of the base surface. To make it easier to work, the mixture can be applied not only to the glued drywall, but also to the wall of the opening.
In this way, a higher level of the base surface can be achieved. After applying the putty, the part is installed in the prepared place.
As can be seen in the previous photo, the adhesive mixture is not applied in a continuous layer on the concrete base, but only in the form of two strips along the edges. We do not need the plasterboard slopes inside to be monolithic (although you can add a couple of “bloopers” in the central part).
The main thing is to create a support for the workpiece to be installed so that its edges do not hang in the air. This approach provides significant savings in the adhesive mixture. In the end, the window opening will look like the one shown in the photo below.
If the layer of foam resulting from installing the window is no more than 2-3 cm, then the entire lining procedure described above may not be needed. In this case, you can immediately proceed directly to the installation of drywall slopes.
Installation of plasterboard elements of window slopes
First of all, the top part is installed. To do this, it must be prepared in advance by cutting off from a whole sheet of drywall. But to start making necessary measurements so that the gypsum board is of sufficient length and width.
The established dimensions are transferred to the surface of the sheet, and, focusing on them, are marked with a ruler and a cut line pencil.
With a construction knife, a drywall element for the upper slope is cut along the marked lines.
Starting to install the cut blank, you should prepare everything necessary tools and materials. To complete the task, you will need:
- level-bar, the length of which is comparable to the size of the installed panel;
- spatula for applying the mixture to the surfaces to be joined;
- cut-to-size plasterboard slab;
- ready adhesive composition mixed in the manner described above.
When everything is prepared, proceed to the application of the adhesive mixture. It is better to place it around the perimeter, adding a few "blunders" in the central part. To simplify the workflow, it makes sense to apply part of the mixture on base surface closer to the frame. And the second part is on the edge of the drywall slab, on that side of it, which will be removed from the window.
The next step is to set the plate in the desired position. Focus on the lines drawn during the preparatory activities.
How to achieve horizontal top slope?
To achieve a strict horizontal position of the upper slope of drywall, it is necessary during installation to check its location using a level in two directions.
If any place needs to be brought closer to the wall of the opening, then this can be done with light blows on the drywall. But pulling the plate in the opposite direction is not worth it. The mixture does not have the properties of rubber and will not return to its previous state. Therefore, it is better to apply a layer of the mixture with a margin, and the excess substance will spontaneously distribute between the surfaces to be joined, partially filling the voids.
Some craftsmen for the top slope of drywall, come up with props or use dowels to fix the slab in position. In most cases, this is not necessary. Surface tension forces can easily hold drywall, preventing it from changing its spatial arrangement.
Installation of side slopes
As for the drywall side slopes, their installation can begin after the adhesive mixture that holds the top plate has solidified. This procedure follows the same procedure as described above for the top bar:
- a part is cut out of drywall;
- the glue mixture is mixed;
- the finished composition is applied to the surfaces to be joined;
- drywall part is installed in the place intended for it;
- the position of the plate is adjusted along the marking lines and using the level.
The only difference is that the level check is done vertically in one direction.
Covering cracks with glue
When all the drywall elements are in their proper position and the adhesive mixture hardens, it is necessary to cover all the cracks between the drywall and the walls of the opening with the same composition.
After that, you can proceed to the last stage - puttying drywall.
Finishing work
In accordance with the rules for installing drywall slopes, for, it is important that the corners are perfectly even. Therefore, a perforated corner is installed on them. He will strengthen them, protecting them from possible mechanical damage. The corner must be measured to size and cut with metal scissors.
Installing a perforated corner
Then you need to mix a little finishing putty (it is better to use Knauf multi-finish, which will provide more time to work with the mixture). Putty must first be applied to the slope angle.
After that, the corner is set.
Application to drywall surface
Next, use the same gypsum mixture. Then proceed to apply it to the surface of the drywall. It is important not to forget that this surface must be primed in advance. The leveling of the slope surface is carried out in two stages.
The first stage is applying the mixture in sufficient quantity with a spatula. It must be applied perpendicular to the drywall element.
The second stage is the tightening of the putty with a wide spatula along the slope.
Preparation of slopes for painting
If the slopes will be painted, it is better to apply putty in two layers. With a drying period in between. After the surface window slopes from drywall will take on an aesthetic appearance and dry sufficiently, all that remains is to sand it. This is done using a special abrasive mesh. After sanding, remove the sags. Then comes the painting.
As can be seen from this story, it is not difficult to make slopes from drywall with your own hands. It is important to carefully measure everything and follow the technological order. This should be observed during preparatory work, and during the installation and finishing of the main parts. Do not forget to prime hard surfaces before applying mixtures. And also, do not knead a lot of glue in order to have time to produce it before it hardens.
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After installing the metal plastic windows the final, but very important procedure remains - this is the finishing of the slopes. The fact is that the role of slopes is not only to create a harmonious and aesthetic appearance of the window and the room as a whole. Slopes take an important part in creating the correct operating conditions for windows made of metal-plastic, and, accordingly, contribute to the creation of comfort in the house. In this article we will talk about how to properly make slopes from drywall.
What you need to know about window slopes and what they serve
The window itself has certain technical and physical characteristics, thermal conductivity, including. But in order for the window to provide them to you, you must also observe correct installation the window itself and correct device slopes. As they say, slopes on windows are a delicate matter, and even with your own hands.
After correct installation a metal-plastic window (observing the necessary gaps, fasteners, etc.), one more condition must be met - a correctly made assembly joint - the place where the window frame adjoins the wall. This joint must have appropriate thermal conductivity and prevent the development of "cold bridges". In other words, it must be warm.
The window together with the joint is an element outer wall, one of the functions of which is to protect interior from unfavorable outside temperatures. If in winter it is -20 ° outside, and + 20 ° indoors, then the difference between these temperatures equalizes somewhere in the thickness of the wall - this is the so-called “dew point”. AT different designs walls and different climatic conditions, it is different.
Without going into the thermophysical characteristics of walls and materials, you need to remember that the mounting joint must be airtight, and the slope must be warm. The first thing to do is to protect the joint from the outside. The mounting foam, which closes the joint, is hygroscopic, easily absorbs moisture, and collapses under the influence of direct sun rays. Thus, over time, it is very seriously reduced. thermal insulation properties(initially, foam is not a heater, this is its positive plus when correct operation). The simplest and most practical thing to do is to plaster the seam on the outside. And then you can proceed to the interior decoration of the window slopes, and specifically the joint, i.e. to the device.
Slopes window plasterboard
One of the best options window slopes - these are slopes from GKL (gypsum boards). The device of slopes with the use of drywall allows you to simultaneously solve the issues of sealing the joint and its insulation. And also to get a high-quality and aesthetically attractive look of the window. How to make slopes of drywall will be discussed further.
Advantages:
- rapidity;
- availability;
- laborious process;
- it is easy to get the correct window geometry;
- slope insulation.
Flaws:
- slightly reduces light output.
Required materials and tools:
- drywall moisture resistant;
- glue for drywall Perlfix (can be replaced with gypsum putty);
- acrylic sealant (can be silicone) or liquid plastic;
- insulation: mineral wool or polystyrene;
- primer;
- putty for puttying the slope;
- plastic L-shaped profile (for the 1st method);
- self-tapping screws;
- perforated plaster corner (optional);
- tape for sealing joints (serpyanka);
- supports for fixing the top panel;
- knife (dummy) for cutting drywall;
- putty knife;
- level;
- roulette.
Production of slopes from plasterboard
The manufacture of slopes consists of the following stages: preparatory, direct installation of plasterboard panels, fine finishing of slopes. In this article, we will talk about how to make drywall slopes with your own hands and at no extra cost.
Preparatory stage
How geometrically correct the window opening will turn out depends on this stage. And this can significantly improve or worsen appearance premises.
Measurements of the window opening and cutting drywall
It is very important to make the correct measurements of the window. The window opening is carefully measured, it is advisable to make two measurements of the depth of the opening on each of the planes in order to make sure that they are even. If not, then the width of the slope should be taken equal to great importance. All panels must be the same width.
If the slopes go at an angle, then these angles should be equal on both sides. For convenience and accurate installation of the side panels, a special template for this corner can be made from drywall or polystyrene.
In order not to miss the size, the panel blanks can be made larger than the width of the slope and cut already in place after installation. But if inner wall curve, it is better to make the exact dimensions of the width of the slope. They will then serve as beacons for leveling the wall around the opening.
To do it neat top corner slope, the top panel is brought behind the side panels.
Window opening preparation
Use a knife to cut off the mounting foam that extends beyond the plane of the window frame. To clear surfaces of the remains of foam, old plaster, paint. Be sure the planes of the walls need to be primed for better adhesion with glue.
Slope installation
There are three main ways to install slopes from GKL.
Method one - using an L-shaped profile to adjoin a plastic frame
Advantages:
- lack of a joint between plastic and plaster;
- easy and fast installation.
Flaws:
- if the slope is not white, then it is difficult to choose the right profile.
The first method uses a plastic L-shaped profile. It is attached with screws to the edge of the frame.
To fix the drywall sheet, the sealant is squeezed into the profile. Insulation is attached (glued) to the slope from the side of the window. It is convenient to use mineral wool, but you can also take polystyrene or polystyrene, giving them the necessary shape.
Glue for drywall is applied to the other part of the slope. Drywall is inserted into the profile and pressed against the edge of the slope. Tapping on the panel, achieve it correct location. Check the level for correct installation.
It is recommended to start from the top panel. For a more correct installation of the top sheet and its fixation on the side surfaces, special beacons and clamps can be set. You can fill the wall with guide rails that will serve as a template correct placement otksov. Place supports under the panel while the adhesive is curing. For better fixation, you can fix drywall on self-tapping screws.
The side panels are installed in the same way. A plastic profile is put on the lower edge of the side panel, so a neat joint with the window sill is obtained.
Method two - direct connection
Advantages:
- there is no plastic profile;
- beautiful appearance.
Flaws:
- there is a seam between the plastic frame and the putty slope.
In this method, drywall starts behind the frame profile. For the convenience of installing the sheet, it is recommended to make small grooves in the mounting foam of the seam into which drywall will be inserted. The rest is similar to the 1st method.
Method three - installation on mounting foam
Advantages:
- fast way;
- no additional materials required;
- can be used with narrow gaps between the window and the slope.
Flaws:
- with large openings, excessive consumption of foam.
The slope can be "put" simply on the mounting foam. Thus, the foam will serve as both glue and insulation. This is appropriate if the gap between the frame and the wall is small and the slope itself is shallow. Mineral wool can also be replaced with foam. When landing a slope on the foam, it must be taken into account that it tends to expand and correctly dose its amount when foaming. To fix the panel in this case, it is better to fix it on self-tapping screws.
Advice: before applying foam or glue, it is recommended to moisten the wall surface with water.
Sealing joints
Joint between drywall and plastic frame and window sill close up acrylic sealant. Acrylic sealant is plastic and avoids cracking of the seam between plastic and. It also paints well. acrylic paints in the right color.
Forming slope angles. The gap between the inner surface of the wall and drywall is carefully plastered. Strengthen the resulting seam by applying reinforcing tape or plaster mesh and putty on top. The corner can be strengthened with a perforated plaster corner, which is attached with a stapler or putty.
The upper corner joint between the panels is sealed with putty (for this, the upper edge of the side panels is cut at an angle of 45°) and reinforced with tape.
All sections of drywall must first be primed.
Slope finishing.
The surface of plasterboard slopes is primed and puttied in 2-3 layers. The last layer is carefully sanded until a smooth surface is obtained. Priming again. After that they paint.
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The installation of a new plastic window to replace the old wooden one is associated with the process of equalizing the distance from the window frame to facade wall. This plane is called slope. AT window opening There are three of them: one on top and two on the sides. At the bottom, a low tide is usually installed on a flat horizontal plane. Knowing how to putty and plaster slopes, you can independently cope with this task.
Determining the scope of work for finishing slopes
First of all, it is necessary to determine the quality of the old plaster, which is applied to the slopes. Of course, the best option is to dismantle it before wall material(brick or concrete). But not everyone can master the complex plastering process. Although having thoroughly understood it, you can try to make it yourself.
Option one
Here is the algorithm of action, how to plaster slopes:
Many may ask, why do you need to prime each layer for plastering window slopes? The thing is that this liquid performs two functions at once. The first is that a layer with a high adhesion index (bondability) is formed on the treated surface. That is, the primer helps any material to cling to the treated surface. The second - penetrating into the upper layers of the processed material, the primer polymerizes, thereby strengthening these same layers.
Option two
After examining the surface of the slope, it was found that the old plaster is in good condition. For beginners, this is the best option. You just have to learn how to putty the slopes.
Here are two variants of the wet process, where plaster and putty mixtures are used. Let's face it, the process is not the most convenient, because it takes a lot of time. We offer two other options where already finished products are used.
Plastic and drywall
These two materials are at the peak of popularity today. Each of them has its cons and its pros. Therefore, before you purchase one or another sample, you need to figure out which slopes are better than plastic or drywall.
Drywall
What can be said about the finishing of slopes with drywall. There are several technologies with which they are installed. You can choose the simplest one, and if it is done correctly, the quality of the final result will be at its best.
Of the two options, this one is the cheapest. GKL slopes are easy to install, insulation can be laid under them. The only negative is the so-called half-finished product. Drywall will have to be modified. That is, be sure to putty to bring to the maximum level of evenness.
Puttying plasterboard slopes is a simple operation. To do this, it must first be treated with a primer, and after drying, apply a thin layer of the mixture. Most often, in one pass, the desired result is achieved. Next, the plane is sanded and painted.
Many try to bring the evenness of the slopes to zero by applying repeated layers several times. Doing this is not recommended. Firstly, sanding with sandpaper will bring this figure to a maximum. Secondly, this is not the most responsible plane. If it was a ceiling, then another matter. Thirdly, the window opening will still hide under curtains and tulle.
This is the most convenient option. A plastic slope is a finished product that is simply installed at its destination, fastened and that's it. No additional procedures for leveling, painting, etc. Its only downside is high price. Although this is offset by ease of installation, a smooth surface with a presentable appearance.
More recently, manufacturers offered plastic slopes only in white or grayish colors. Today, the palette of shades has greatly expanded. There were even products imitating wood.
The choice is always yours
It would seem that finishing methods, such as puttying and plastering slopes, should have long gone. But life shows that many people still use this technology. Especially in situations where the old window does not change. Simple repairs in the form of putty or minor plastering of window slopes are used quite often today.
As mentioned above, this process is not easy and long-term. But for small suburban buildings - this is a good option. Especially when the slope plane itself has small size. It is difficult to install a small strip of drywall in such an opening. And, even more so, pick up and insert a plastic product. Although everything changes every day. Simplified fastening technologies for both plastic and plasterboard may appear in the near future.
We would like to invite you to discuss this topic. Can someone share their personal experience maybe someone has some questions. We are ready to answer everything.
By ordering the installation of new plastic windows, you can save on finishing works. Do-it-yourself plasterboard slopes can be done by any man who knows how to hold the simplest tools in his hands. This finishing method is incredibly simple and convenient. Moreover, all the work takes a little time, the loss of which, of course, differs for a beginner and a professional. Previously, window slopes were finished with plaster, during which the craftsmen had difficulty working with the corners. It has always been far from ideal. In addition, the applied plaster dried for several days, depending on the thickness of the layer. Plastic slopes many do not like it for aesthetic reasons, because such a finish resembles office windows. Therefore, the most common building material, which is drywall, allows you to achieve the desired result without much effort and material costs.
There are several ways to finish slopes with drywall blanks. Some craftsmen use a metal profile for their fastening, which is used in the decoration of walls and ceilings. Others prefer to stick drywall over foam, and sometimes even over putty. Individual craftsmen manage to combine the above methods, taking into account the design features of the window opening. With any approach, the quality of the finish will be 100% guaranteed, you just need to adhere to the correct technology of work. Let's take a closer look at each finish option.
Plasterboard slope installation scheme
Mounting with a metal profile
This method of attaching slopes cut from a sheet of drywall fits organically when finishing the walls of the room with this material. In this case, a single frame is created, which is complemented by several elements necessary for reliable fixation of the slopes. Drywall slopes are attached to the metal profile in the same way as on the walls. The following procedure is followed:
1. Set the profiles to horizontal and vertical levels;
2. measure and cut a slope from a drywall sheet with a construction knife;
3. a layer of mineral wool is laid as a heater;
4. fasten drywall with self-tapping screws using a screwdriver;
5. joints between sheets of drywall are sealed with sickle;
6. then putty is applied over the sickle;
7. The corner formed by the wall and the slope is closed with a perforated corner, which can be fixed with a stapler. Some craftsmen glue the corner on the putty.
Sometimes polyurethane foam is used as a heater, while taking into account its unique ability to expand.
With small gaps, this happens only possible option. Mounting on the profile and foam insulation is good example combining methods of mounting slopes from drywall.
Mounting slopes of plasterboard on the profile
Advantages:
- quick and relatively “clean” installation method.
Flaws:
- reduction of the window opening;
- the need to fill the "void" with insulation.
We glue the slopes on the mounting foam
This method of mounting window slopes is used in cases where other options are unacceptable. For example, there is not enough space for fastening metal profile or the porous structure of the wall does not hold the dowel. The putty does not adhere to the wall surface. This problem is familiar to owners of old individual houses where wooden window boxes are installed. That's why polyurethane foam remains the only material capable of securely fixing plasterboard slopes by gluing them to the wall surface. To level the slopes, experts advise fixing them for the duration of the polymerization of the foam with self-tapping screws with long caps. After some time, the foam hardens and the screws are unscrewed as unnecessary.
Advantages:
- work with any surfaces;
- foam both glues and insulates.
Flaws:
- it is difficult to level the surface of the plasterboard slope, since the mounting foam, expanding, contributes to the "bulging" of the finishing material.
We fix slopes on putty or glue
This method is the most common due to the simplicity of the execution technology. Work is carried out according to the following algorithm:
1. At the initial stage, the mounting foam used when installing the window is trimmed. Thoroughly clean the surface of slopes from old finish: plaster, paint, wallpaper.
2. Next, a primer is used, which is used to treat the surface allotted for slopes. Moreover, the owners of apartments located on the ground floors are advised by experts to carry out additional treatment with an antifungal primer.
3. Any gypsum putty is suitable for gluing cut plasterboard strips. Most often in the recommendations of consultants construction stores Perlfix mounting adhesive sounds, which is ideal for these purposes.
4. If there are deep cracks and potholes on the surface of the wall, work is carried out to seal them, for which plaster or putty is used. For minor damage, this step is skipped, because the putty applied to the drywall sheet will still fill all the bumps and roughness.
5. In accordance with the measurements, blanks for slopes are cut out of the moisture-resistant drywall sheet. At the same time, the upper paper shell of the drywall is cut with a construction knife, then the material is lightly pressed, and it breaks exactly along the given line. After that, the lower cardboard shell is carefully cut with a knife.
Putty for mounting slopes of drywall
6. Begin the installation of drywall slopes from the top panel. A putty layer is applied to the cut workpiece with a spatula or mounting adhesive"Perlfix" on the side adjacent to the window. On the rest of the surface, the mixture is applied pointwise, observing the distance between the places of application, equal to 30 cm.
7. The workpiece is applied to the top panel, while inserting it into a centimeter groove prepared in advance in a layer of mounting foam.
8. If it is necessary to fix the glued drywall sheet, use self-tapping screws or a prop.
9. Give time for the mounting adhesive (putty) to dry, the value of which can be found by reading the instructions.
10. Start fastening perforated corners using a stapler or putty.
11. Close up the joints with sickle and putty.
12. When preparing slopes for the painting procedure, puttying is carried out in three layers. Wherein last layer level with a fine grouting brush. To detect defects in the putty layer, the light of a lamp or lantern is directed tangentially to the slope.
13. The void formed between the wall and the window sill is blown out with mounting foam, the excess of which, after drying, is carefully cut off with a knife. Puttying the seam.
Please note: mounting foam undergoes strong expansion during polymerization, so carefully dose its use.
14. Staining is carried out with acrylic or oil paints. You can also trim the slopes with wallpaper or even ceramic tiles.
15. At the final stage, experts recommend treating the seam between the slope and the window frame with acrylic sealant. Before that, the protective film is removed from the frame. Excess sealant can be easily removed with a damp cloth. The sealant will fix the putty and will not allow it to peel off for a long time.
Drywall slopes: video instruction
Drywall is also used for finishing door slopes. In this case, most often methods of gluing the material with the help of mounting foam or putty are used. The technology of work is slightly different. Let's look at one of the options.
- Before you make slopes of drywall on the doorway, you need to prepare the surface. In this case, you should pay attention to the plane of the future slope, making sure that it will not protrude beyond the door frame.
- Work begins with the installation of a side door slope, cutting it out of drywall according to the measurements taken. Moreover, the width of the workpiece is increased by 10 mm in order to insert the sheet at this distance into the groove made in advance in the mounting foam that fills the space between the opening and the door frame. For the height of the slope take the indicator of the same name door frame.
- Further, a drywall sheet is inserted into the groove made in the foam and measured desired angle, which can be either straight or blunt. In this case, they say that the slopes go to "dawn".
- Now, without removing the edges of the sheet from the groove, they take it a little to the side and apply mounting foam with a gun. If the slope is wide, then the foam is applied along the central part of the slope throughout its entire length.
- The slope is pressed against the wall, maintaining a given angle, while fixing the opposite edge of the drywall with masking tape. Existing gaps are filled with mounting foam.
- Similarly, work is carried out on the installation of the second side slope.
- Next, proceed to the installation of the upper door slope.
- At the same time, a groove is also made in the foam layer, therefore, when cutting, one centimeter is added to the width of the slope. The length is measured so that the sheet lies on the edges of the side slopes.
- Install the edge of the slope in the groove, check the accuracy of the angle that should form a slope with the plane of the door frame. Also, with the help of a gun, mounting foam is introduced and the slope is pressed.
- A day later, they start finishing glued slopes: puttying corners and the entire surface as a whole, painting or wallpapering.
Myths and misconceptions
1. Under the surface of the drywall slope, fungus breeds.
If the technology for the installation of slopes is observed, then no fungus will begin its vital activity there. Do not forget to treat the wall surface with a primer with antifungal additives. Press a sheet of drywall firmly against the wall onto a layer of putty or mounting adhesive.
2. Slopes made of drywall break easily as a result of mechanical impact.
Of course, if you hit with all your might with a hammer, not only drywall will break, but also other finishing materials: plastic, plaster, etc.
3. Plastering is easier.
Well-executed "beacon" plaster takes too much time. In addition, its cost exceeds the costs required for drywall and related expendable materials. Work with plaster cannot be classified as “clean” work.
4. Drywall slopes are not waterproof enough.
Drywall is available in different types, among which there is a moisture-resistant material. This is exactly what you need to buy. And don't forget that this finishing material used only indoors. After high-quality puttying and painting, drywall is able to withstand high humidity.
As you can see, making drywall slopes with your own hands is not at all difficult. You just need to buy necessary materials, get from the closet the right tools, read this article again and start the creative process.
