Skirting for stretch ceiling: the choice of the basic rules

Good choice for a plinth ceiling will give the interior a finished appearance

Masking tape for stretch ceiling

Masking tape or cap for suspended ceilings, it is often supplied by the manufacturer in the set, as well as other accessories for suspended ceilings. Attach it should be directly in the profile groove. It prevents the formation of dust and dirt, which would inevitably accumulate in the open slot.

Useful advice!Plus masking tape for stretch ceiling - the possibility of its repeated use. If it is necessary to dismantle the ceiling (flooding, wiring, repairs, etc.), the tape can be easily removed and just as easy to attach again.

Masking tape can be matched to the color of the surface tension ceiling

Masking tape is used to decorate the multi-level ceilings, as evidenced by the photos of examples, as well as merging fabrics. Decorative inserts for suspended ceilings should be used on level ground, otherwise it will only emphasize all the irregularities.

Skirting for suspended ceilings

One of the significant disadvantages of masking tape is its small width. The distance between the walls of the ceilings may be uneven in some places becomes so broad that masking tape will not be able to close it. In this case, better to choose a ceiling moldings.

For wide skirting ceiling can hide the cornice for curtains

Ceiling moldings have not only a masking function. Stretch ceilings without plinth do not look so impressive. As shown in the video and photo examples of interior sites, skirting for stretch ceiling can give the room a finished look, make the design more interesting to emphasize the general style, it is advantageous to set off the tension ceiling. What plinth choose depends on your imagination. Photos show that the plinth for suspended ceilings can be painted in any color, it can simulate stucco or even wood. pick up ceiling Molding according to your taste and pocketbook pretty easy, you just need to understand that it is right for you.

Useful advice!Before you take on your own work, study materials, read the article and watch the video, how to glue the plinth on the suspended ceiling.

Installation of masking tape is very easy to perform

How to glue the plinth to Stretch Ceilings

The web is subject to tension ceiling natural deformation as a function of temperature changes. In addition, sometimes it is necessary to dismantle the ceiling. That is why the plinth for a stretch ceiling is necessary to fix only the walls. More nuances you learn from the video how to glue the plinth to the suspended ceilings.

When deciding what is best for the plinth suspended ceilings, it is important to know that to the plinth for suspended ceilings subject to special requirements:

• it must have a maximally lightweight design;
• baseboard must provide a snug fit to the wall;
• for its installation using special glue or putty.

The design of the foam skirting

If, instead of skirting choose a molding, it will minimize the problem of how to mount the plinth to the suspended ceilings. Moldings originally intended to be fixed to the walls.

Useful advice!The molding shifted by 10 cm from the ceiling, you can put a hidden light. This will add to your interior effektnosti. Power Supply better under the ceiling not to deploy, since it is quite warm and has a decent weight.

LED strip as a backlight can be hidden in a molding

How to choose a plinth for the stretch ceiling

Ceiling skirting beneath the suspended ceiling is mainly produced from foam (styrofoam) and polyurethane. Foam - a very light material. It is well glued, easy to cut and affordable. Its disadvantage is the brittleness and fragility, it is not suitable for complex design ceilings. The foam is lit, giving off toxic substances, it is better not to use the children's room and bedroom. For the foam is not for any glue, some aggressive environments can spoil it. Skirting of polystyrene may eventually turn yellow, it is recommended to be painted before the mount.

Wooden plinth gives the interior a chic look

Decorative moldings for ceilings made of polyurethane more flexible, it can take many forms (see photo). Polyurethane resistant adhesive, it can be washed to bathroom kitchen and it fit perfectly. But polyurethane is sometimes sags under its own weight. Therefore, mount the plinth made of polyurethane must be very careful, and if it is very broad, it is better to fix it using the screws and fixing points zashpatlevat.

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Wooden ceiling moldings is rarely used because of the high cost of material and installation complexity. In addition, the mask errors in the joints on a wooden plinth fail. Plastic plinth for the stretch ceiling is not very suitable, because having a small width and a rigid structure, it can not mask the shortcomings of the walls.

Plastic plinth with imitation art modeling

The color of the baseboard can match or contrast with the color of the ceiling. In the latter case it is necessary to choose the color, combined with the room decor. The shops offer a wide range of moldings for ceilings. How to choose the most suitable, you can tell the consultant. We offer watch a video at the end of the article, how to stick a plinth on the suspended ceiling.

Useful advice!For a classic interior fit a ceiling moldings with simulated stucco, and for today's youth room - not wide strict fillet for suspended ceilings. Photos of skirting boards can be found on specialized websites. When choosing a pattern do not forget that the more complex the pattern, the more difficult it will be to adjust the angles.

Lighting, hidden behind ceiling cornice

Calculation of material and tools

To calculate the necessary amount of material it is necessary to calculate the perimeter of the room. This concerns, first of all premises with complex geometry. The resulting number to be divided by the length of the strap the selected model, and as a result get the right amount.

It is recommended to purchase an additional one more bar to avoid the need for additional money purchasing fees, if the process works unforeseen difficulty.

Miter box for cutting baseboards

Glue and paint

Choosing the adhesive composition, consider the properties of the material plinth. Thus, the adhesive polymer-based may include in its composition a solvent capable of damaging the baseboard of the foam. A polyurethane it is perfect, thanks to the clutch reliability and shorter setting time. Before gluing ceiling moldings to the tension ceilings, better check the compatibility of materials on a small piece.

Well established so-called liquid nails. They are safe for any kind of material baseboards and have a very high bonding strength. Choose liquid nails need, based on the functionality of the room. Acrylic more safe and do not have a sharp odor, but they are not used in high humidity areas. Bathroom and kitchen suitable formulations based on organic solvent (neopropilenovye). In carrying out such work as gluing skirting boards on ceilings, need to follow safety rules.

Before installing the ceiling moldings held marking by which its lower edge is glued

Useful advice!Professionals often use putty based on acrylic. This mixture quickly sets and absolutely safe for humans. In addition, it is possible to cover all the angles of the joints, as well as the gaps between the skirting and the wall.

How to install the plinth

Before you attach the baseboard to the tension ceilings, walls must be prepared - cleaned of construction dust and dirt, align, primed dry. On top of the wallpaper can be pasted only the plinth of the foam under a polyurethane wall must be cleaned.

Start gluing the plinth should be on the angles

As can be seen in the photo, ceiling moldings for ceilings, it is best to cover water-dispersion, latex and acrylic paints types. If you want to paint the ceiling moldings make it better before the ceiling moldings glued to suspended ceilings. Otherwise, the ceiling should be closed with polyethylene, to avoid ink stains.

First counting is carried out, which will be glued on the bottom edge of the plinth. Attach the plinth to ceiling stretch ceiling should be a distance of 3-5 mm.

Ceiling moldings painted the water-dispersion paint saturated colors

Begin to mount the plinth need from the corners, and then prokleivat flat areas. If the corners of the room perfectly aligned, you can buy ready-made corner pieces, their installation considerably simplify the work. In all other cases, corners must be cut using a miter box and handsaw, clean the edges with sandpaper and fit as carefully as possible.

The adhesive is applied according to the instructions only to the surface of the skirting boards, which are adjacent to the wall, and on the joints, just before the stick skirting on the suspended ceiling. If the fillet is too long, it needs the help of a second person to press it evenly. Recent items before attach, customize the length.

The construction of a stretch ceiling with masking insert

When the plinth completely pokleit using sealant or filler is necessary to mask the small gaps in the joints of the elements.

Plinth installation of a stretch ceiling - the work is not so much difficult as tedious. For greater certainty watch the video independently stick to the plinth suspended ceilings.