How to paint molding

Modern trends in the world of design and décor are developing at a rapid pace, and more and more finishing materials are on sale. One of those was molding( in translation from English - "molded part") - the overhead bar, as a rule, convex, which has cross sections. The original purpose of this product was to protect the surface of the wall from damage caused by the gravity of the furniture. Then the application of this element has acquired a wider spectrum.

molding Application of molding

Today, molding functions consist of decorating the room, zoning, and protecting the surface from various kinds of mechanical damages. Applying this element, you can diversify the decor of the door, walls, ceiling, fireplace. In general, you can distinguish such functions of molding:

1. It is able to transform the interior, give the room a stylish and refined look.
2. With this material, you can divide the wall surface into separate sections.
3. Using molding, you can create rectangular, square, round shapes. Space, therefore, will be divided into zones, each of which will have a specific purpose. For additional effect, each section can be painted in a separate color.
4. In addition, such a detail is able to disguise poor-quality finishes or unaesthetic interior elements.
5. Molding as a skirting board will protect the finish, create a complete transition and make the appearance of the room more neat.

Moldnig also refers to frames for mirrors, cornices, skirting boards, rails for paintings. The cornices can be different in width, reaching several tens of centimeters, and also have a wide variety of shapes. They happen:

• stucco;
• convex;
• concave.

Applying such a detail in the interior can visually change the size of the room. Painted in shade with walls, the cornice visually lifts the ceiling. If it is necessary to achieve the opposite effect, then in one color range should be the cornice and the ceiling, and the walls have a different palette.

The skirtings of wood and plastic are popular. However, it is possible to use molding made of wood only if absolutely level walls are used. But a plastic product can be adjusted to the shape of the surface. If the room is tiled, then a successful combination will be molding of a similar material. Also, with the help of molding, you can mask the joint between the window and the wall. The window acquires a more complete and expressive appearance. In this way, the exterior of the room is predominantly trimmed.

The doors framed by molding will also look great. Its direct purpose in this case is to hide the junction between the wall and the door frame. In addition, the product also performs decorative function. To choose molding in this case it is necessary from the same material, from which the door is made.

Molding photo:

A good solution is molding as a decoration. This product can replace the stucco. Due to its high enough cost, interior decoration in this way is not available to everyone. In addition, there are few masters in this field. Using molding, you can decorate the room with stucco details for every taste, as well as hide the unevenness of the walls, the asymmetry of the room, disguise the pipes and risers.

Another original way of using this element is to create such a designer raisin as falshk. For this, wall-papers are glued to the wall, glass is fastened on top, then molding. The result is an imitation of a window with a beautiful landscape. How much it costs to paint the molding in this case will depend entirely on the designer's idea of ​​the author.

Materials for manufacturing molding

For manufacturing moldings use a wide variety of materials, among which are popular such as:

• marble;
• gypsum;
• metal;
• polystyrene;
• tree.

Each kind of material has its own characteristics. Gypsum is a natural raw material, but you need to consider that it crumbles and is afraid of moisture. Also, to fix the stucco from gypsum, you need to contact a specialist, which will have a significant impact on the cost.

Polyurethane and polystyrene are varieties of foam. The first consists of almost imperceptible granules, the second - from more pronounced granules. These materials have an advantage in price, they can be installed on their own. When choosing any of the options, you should pay attention to the fact that it does not crumble and had a uniform surface. Polyurethane is the most used material. It can easily be painted in any shade suitable for the interior of the room.

In the manufacture of molding, a tree is often used. The most popular breeds used to create decorative elements:

• poplar;
• alder;
• spruce;
• oak;
• mahogany;
• yew;
• maple.

The tree will help create a classic aristocratic style, this kind of material is strong and easy to handle. But it has a high cost, and also does not have sufficient moisture resistance.

Originality in the design of the room will bring color moldings. With their help you can reproduce the structure of natural wood, as well as plant and flower motifs, create a variety of geometric patterns. Correctly chosen color of the product will favorably emphasize the design of the room. In addition, paint the molding of polyurethane is not difficult.

Molding, so that it has an attractive appearance and good safety, it is necessary to paint. This prevents the clogging in the pores of dirt, and the product itself becomes easier to care for. If necessary, it can not be washed by any detergent composition. Even if the desired color is white, it is still necessary to paint the molding.

Materials required for the process:

1. Paint for this product.
2. Polyurethane moldings.
3. Decorative plaster.
4. Primer based on acrylic.
5. Small brush and spatula.

Select the

paint Before painting the molding and choosing the optimal coloring composition, the following recommendations should be considered:

1. Latex, water-based, acrylic and mosaic paints are suitable for the treatment of such an element.
2. You can also use decorative plaster, the technology of application of which does not differ from the application of paint.
3. It is not necessary to use oil substances, since it takes a lot of time to dry them, they do not differ in ecological purity and are inferior in decorative characteristics to other types of compositions.

Step-by-step instruction for painting the molding

To create an original and aesthetic appearance of the dwelling, it is necessary to prepare a sketch, attach the molding and paint it according to certain requirements. So, the procedure for this process is as follows:

1. At the first stage we select the necessary palette. The original shade of the polyurethane product on the ceiling will be gray. If the desired color is white, then a little yellow should be added to the white paint. Also, the products painted with a paint with a little addition of a color close to the shade of the walls will also look good.
2. Next, glue molding to the surface of the wall. Perform this should be on the existing decorative coating - wallpaper, paint, plaster. Otherwise, the polyurethane element will not hold.
3. For gluing you need to use two types of glue. The first is a special compound for attaching the product itself. It has the ability to penetrate the material well enough and provide a strong connection. The second view is designed for processing joints between elements.
4. In the process, it should be noted that the adhesive for molding has quite strong properties, gluing is almost instantaneous. Then, in case of any error, the product can no longer be adjusted in the required direction.
5. After the decorative elements are glued, attention should be paid to the joints. First we process them with a second type of adhesive composition. Then the edges should be sanded and puttyed using acrylic based filler. At this stage of the process should pay special attention, since after the application of the paint, even small roughnesses will become noticeable.
6. Next, apply a primer. We choose this material based on acrylic. Such a primer has the ability to penetrate deeply into the pores of the article. If we work with a porous material, such as polyurethane, this feature is quite relevant. Only with the full filling of the pores, the paint will fit well on the substrate.
7. After this, using the paint brush, proceed to painting the molding. When learning how to paint a polyurethane molding, pay attention to the thickness of the layer. When painting, it is necessary to apply the substance in a dense layer, since in this case the surface becomes more embossed.
8. At the final stage, using a small spatula or brush, cover the product with decorative plaster. For fragments of polyurethane, the best option is a coating with the effect of gold or mother-of-pearl.
9. Also for the final finishing I will approach special painting compounds. Their use will simulate the surface of the old wood, weathered stone, gold, etc.

Using molding will provide an opportunity to design an apartment or house with minimal cost and get the maximum effect. Applying this element, you can visually create the effect of palace moldings, hide unsightly sections of the wall surface, visually "lift" the ceiling or vice versa to make it lower. The range of use depends only on the boundaries of fantasy.

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