Today ceilings at the peak of popularity.Due to its aesthetic appearance they perfectly emphasize the modern interior, and are not only suitable for the living room, but also for the kitchen or bath.But in order to give some finality room, it is necessary to stick to the ceiling moldings.
What you should know before you buy a baguette ceiling
Before sticking to the ceiling moldings stretch ceilings, need to understand that his material should be easy.Typically, this foam.It is not only easy to catch on, but also has a variety of patterns and size, allowing it to pick up any design of your room.Furthermore, it attracts buyers to its low cost.But the only drawback is that the foam is not durable.Although it is not the main thing in this situation.
Some are used for these purposes, extruded polystyrene.This material is more durable, but a little difficult to process.For it is also used a conventional cutting knife or hacksaw, as with foam.
Sure, natural wood has no analogues.But before you glue the ceiling moldings on the suspended ceiling of the material, you need to learn how to deal with the tree, as well as patience.Here it is necessary to use only a hacksaw, also with the fine tooth comb.This will make a smooth cut.This is especially true corner joints.
Considering all the above, we consider how to work with foam skirting.
When you need to glue the ceiling moldings
The first will focus on the fact that the ceiling of a baguette should be glued to the foam gluing wallpaper.This will protect your new wall covering.In addition, you do not need to glue the plinth before the next repair.When, in the future will have to remove old wallpaper, glued baguettes will stay in place.It is also worth noting that if you kleite ceiling plinth for the first time, the experts advise to close the ceiling with plastic wrap.This will help as much as possible to protect the surface of the new ceiling.
But what to do if you have already completed the repair?How to glue ceiling moldings to the tension ceilings at the wallpaper?It appears, in this case, the moldings can also be glued with adhesive.The only thing - there need to be more careful not to stain the wallpaper and the ceiling.
What you need to know before buying a ceiling moldings
First, before buying the material you have to know the exact dimensions of your room.In addition, in any case, do not neglect the purchase of spare baguette.It's great you have to help out in case of damage or render the amount of material.
Before sticking to the ceiling moldings stretch ceilings, it can be painted in any desired color.
Choose ceiling moldings
We have already discussed what material can be ceiling moldings.Since we came to the conclusion that the foam is an optimal solution for stick on the suspended ceiling, we will define the required size.
size, shape and pattern ceiling moldings should be selected based on the future design of your room.Therefore, you must clearly represent what the color scheme and style of your room should be renovated to turn your room.
if the ceilings are low, and the room is small, then in any case should not stop your choice on the massive wide baguette.They will be only "push" on the top and look massive.For large rooms with high ceilings, you can choose any you like ceiling moldings.Typically, its width can be a minimum and a maximum.
In addition, for larger rooms is better to choose the maximum length baguettes.Usually, it is 2 meters.This will allow you to mount them quickly and avoid additional joints.In a small room, such as a bath, on the contrary - with a minimum length.
What is needed for mounting ceiling moldings
Before sticking to the ceiling moldings stretch ceiling is necessary to prepare the following materials:
- plinth itself.
- Mitre cutting.This tool is an auxiliary working with various materials, including the foam.Use it to make a clear cut angle.The simplest stuslo - a tray with slots for saws, typically at 45 and 60 degrees.
- glue and a brush.In this case, the quality tenacious baguette with the wall surface will depend on the quality of the adhesive.Therefore, his choice should be taken responsibly.Experts recommend using a specific glue "Moment" or the well-known "dragon".As for the brush, then your choice is stopped on the model of the instrument of such a width that is slightly smaller than the width of the plinth.
- hacksaw.Cut the foam evenly, you can only hack-saw with the small teeth.
glue baguette
How to glue the ceiling moldings Stretch ceilings with their hands?It should start with the fact that the adhesive is applied directly to the inside of the plinth, which is adjacent to the wall.On the stretch ceilings adhesive should not be!
Start with the corners.If you purchased a corner molding foam, apply glue to the inside of his bottom.If you do not have ready-angle, you can make it yourself.
To do this, cut the edge of the baguette at an angle of 45 degrees using a miter box.Take a second and skirting on the edge of the opposite side give it the same angle.Connect two of the plinth, which should together form a 90-degree, try your corner.If these two joint lie firmly and clearly, apply glue with a brush on the inner bottom side of baguette, which will come into contact with the wall, and start to glue them to the corner, holding up to the moment when they do not "grab" to the wall.This work is not easy, so it's best to stock up an assistant before sticking ceiling moldings to the suspended ceilings in the corners.
Then continue in the same way to glue all the angles.When they are stuck, attach the remaining baguettes on the remaining empty spaces, adjusting their size with a hacksaw.
Fasten plaster ceiling moldings on
If you have a baguette from a heavier material than the foam, the adhesive is replaced by a plaster.It hardens quickly and can withstand a greater load.But sticking to the ceiling moldings stretch ceilings putty?The first step is to mix the solution of the desired consistency.It must not be liquid.It is better if it is thick, but well mixed.The approximate proportion of filler and water - 3: 1.Some of this solution was added a little plaster.It helps to reduce the time a baguette sticking to the wall.
General recommendations
We have already seen how to glue the ceiling moldings to the stretch ceiling.I would like to still advise to pay attention to the appearance of the material before buying.This is especially true of foam moldings.Often, specialized departments, you may get caught or damaged dirty floor.This may be a result of banal negligence sellers.Therefore, in order to avoid similar, inspect each baguette in a well lit area and be careful how you pack the goods.
