Ceiling Molding - 5 advanced options

In this article I will talk about the five types of advanced baseboards. This will allow you to independently estimate the pros and cons to make an optimal choice.

Example of the ceiling skirtings

Types of ceiling moldings

So, now you can find the following skirting boards on the ceiling in the sale:

The most common types of ceiling moldings

Option 1: baseboards made of PVC

Skirting boards for PVC ceiling of the recent widespread due to a number of advantages:

• attractive appearance;

PVC products look beautiful

• large choice of design - These fillets exist in all shapes and with different embossed patterns, etc., that allows you to pick them up for any interior;

Fillet from PVC with ornament

• have a sufficiently high strength, whereby the resistance to mechanical impact;
• durable;

Fillet from PVC can be used in bathrooms

• not afraid of moisture, easy to wash. Therefore considered hygienic.

Disadvantages of these products are not so much:

• Instability to high and low temperatures;
• a fire hazard;
• They are not intended to be painted;
• decorative plating cheaper models starts to climb round quickly.

Plinth profile for plastic panels

I must say that the fillet from PVC usually carried out in the form of profiles for suspended ceilings, as well as for the plastic panels. This somewhat limits the scope of their application.

However, there are collapsible models, which consist of a mounting plate, which is attached to the wall and a decorative cap. But commercially they are extremely rare.

PVC profile Akvaton

The cost of vinyl skirting quite reasonable:

Polyurethane Ceiling Molding

Option 2: Polyurethane

No less popular are the polyurethane products, which also have a number of advantages:

• typically have a beautiful design. Can reliably simulate wooden fillets or plaster moldings. Products decorated with gold leaf, is often used in the luxurious classical interiors;

Example of the polyurethane moldings to simulate the interior

• It has high strength, so no fear of mechanical impacts;

Polyurethane fillet for a luxury interior

• resistant to moisture, easy to wash;
• resistant to high and low temperatures;

Polyurethane fillet very flexible

• It has good flexibility, which allows to make out with them, even a curved junction wall to the ceiling;

Fillet of polyurethane easily painted

• easy to dye, which makes it possible to apply the effect of patina, gilding, or simply to paint them in a solid color.

The sale can be found fillet with shelves for LED strips. This allows the backlight, and thus achieve the effect of a soaring ceiling.

Polyurethane Ceiling decor with light

The disadvantages of these products include high cost:

Fillet of polystyrene

Option 3: polystyrene

The most "democratic" and, consequently, are common embodiment the plinth of styrofoam. Their price is incomparably lower than the cost of the products described above.

In addition, these fillets, of course, have other advantages:

• For sale is a large variety of design of these products, with a variety of patterns;
• resistant to moisture, which makes it possible to use them in any room, including bathrooms and kitchens;

Example of the baseboards of the foam in the interior

• It has a low weight, so that they can stick with their hands directly to wallpaper or ceiling coverings. Often they are adhered to even stretch ceilings.
  Let me remind you that the installation of heavy fillets requires careful surface preparation - remove the topcoat and primer;

Skirting for the ceiling of the foam can be glued to wallpaper or ceiling coverings

• a flexibility that also allows you to use them for curved surfaces, however, they are less flexible than polyurethane products;

Painting foam skirting

• It can be painted in any color.

The sale can be found painted foam products

However, they have a lot of disadvantages:

• exhibit very low strength, so they often break during transportation;
• quickly turn yellow;
• poorly washed;
• by themselves, generally have unattractive appearance, which is primarily concerned with moldings. However, this disadvantage is eliminated by painting.

Injection fillets have a clear pattern

I must say that the plinth of polystyrene are of three types:

• Pressed - they are the cheapest, but at the same time the least attractive, since they have a fuzzy pattern and porous structure. Furthermore, their strength is very low;
• injection - tend to be more massive and robust products with attractive design;

extruded fillet

• extruded polystyrene - have the highest strength and smooth surface. Often the products of extruded polystyrene make laminated, so that they can have a glossy surface.

Painted in gold moldings of plastic foam

For the kickoff of ceiling moldings on the corners, you can use a special device - miter box. If after installation at the juncture of the slit are formed, they can be zashpatlevat, whereupon the fillet paint.

Miter for kickoff fillets

The cost of polystyrene fillets starts from 20-40 rubles per square meter.

Example of the wooden plinth in the interior

Option 4: Wood

Wooden ceiling decoration in the recently used very rarely, however, can not say that it is completely irrelevant.

Additional advantages can distinguish products such moments:

• environmentally friendly, since wood - is a natural material;
• high strength;
• durability;

Carved wood inlay

• attractive, especially beautiful carved decoration.

Carved ceiling fillets

Disadvantages of wooden products are the following:

• high cost - starting from an average of 200 rubles per square meter;
• instability to moisture - in a humid environment fillet can be deformed;

Installation of wooden fillets complicated by their high weight

• have more weight, so the installation instructions is quite complicated;
• fire hazard.

For assembly of heavy baseboards, for example, polyurethane or wood, may be used adhesives "liquid nail".

Example of the simple wooden skirting in conjunction with a clapboard

Therefore, these wooden decorative elements are used either together with the lining, or as a luxurious decoration of interiors.

In the photo - plaster fillets

Option 5: Gypsum

Finally consider the plaster products, which represent the classical form of the ceiling moldings. It is known that gypsum is a plastic material, with the result that good craftsmen create masterpieces out of it. Therefore, gypsum products, as a rule, are true works of art.

Fretwork is a true work of art

Thus, the decorative qualities - this is the main advantage of gypsum products. Such decoration is used, usually in the classic, luxurious interior decoration.

Neat plaster decorations, combined with fabric wallpaper

I must say that deficiencies in gypsum products, there are quite a few:

• high cost - the price per meter of the simplest products starts from 400-500 rubles. The cost of complex products can reach several thousand rubles per meter;
• fragility, so stucco requires careful installation;
• a lot of weight, which also complicates the installation;
• instability to moisture.

Plaster fillet in a classical setting

For these reasons, in our time, plaster decor used in the interior is very rare.

A few words about the choice

Finally I will say a few words on how to choose the ceiling moldings. Of course, the choice of the type of decoration depends primarily on your preferences and financial capabilities.

Design decorative elements should match the interior

It should also be borne in mind that there are certain rules fillets choice. First of all it is necessary to pay attention to the design, which must match the style of interior.

Ceiling fillet can be made in the same style baguette cornices. This solution looks original and interesting.

An example of using the same style cornices and baseboards

Another important point that must be considered when choosing - is the width of the decor.

Under this option, all the above products can be divided into three types:

• high - they exceed 90-100 mm width or more. High plinth suitable for rooms with high ceilings. Typically, such a massive and inlay has classical patterns, respectively, are suitable for classical interior;

Example of the high baseboards

• medium - width of 40-80 mm. These fillets are the most common, as well look in any room;

Narrow ceiling moldings

• narrow - width of less than 30-40 mm. They are a good choice for rooms with low ceilings.

Here, actually, and all the main points that must be considered when choosing a ceiling fillets.

Output

Now you can consciously choose the most appropriate ceiling moldings for a room. I recommend also view the video in this article, devoted to the theme of ceiling fillets. If after this you can not determine the choice to contact me in the comments, and I will gladly help.