Sometimes, after the completion of the repair, the room does not have a sense of integrity and harmony. Neglecting decorating techniques can result in a visually unfinished interior. A ceiling baguette, one of the most popular types of final decorative finishing of a room, can solve this problem.
Baguette- this is a decorative frame along the line of joining walls and ceiling in the form of a plank, used to decorate a home.
Decorative ceiling moldings-cornices have a high aesthetic and practical value in the interior. With their color, shape or size, they can emphasize exquisite wallpapers, soften the color transition between walls and ceilings, or carefully walk along the border of combining different finishing materials. A ceiling molding can mask minor construction and repair errors, uneven joints between wallpapers, or imperfect geometry of corners.
Materials for the manufacture of ceiling moldings, their pros and cons
Ceiling baguettes are made from various materials. When choosing, you should focus on the type of finish in the room, the type of ceiling (painting, drywall, tension), style in the interior and on your own taste preferences.
Ceiling foam plinth
The most popular type of plinth.
Advantages:
- Styrofoam is very light, so it will not come off the wall under the weight of the weight, as is the case with wooden baguettes.
- Flexibility.
- Ease of installation - the skirting board is glued to the walls and ceiling with silicone sealant or special glue.
- Wide choice of designs.
- Low cost.
Advice! If you want to save on repairs, choose a ceiling foam plinth. This is a practical, beautiful and economical solution!
Disadvantages:
- Fragility - it must be transported and installed very carefully.
- Styrofoam is a flammable material.
A baguette made of natural wood is considered the most expensive. It is installed using self-tapping screws on wooden triangular bars pre-fixed between the walls and the ceiling. Self-tapping screw caps are masked with decorative plugs or smeared with special putty if the baguette is supposed to be painted.
Advantages:
- Environmental friendliness.
- Noble wealthy look.
- Durability.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
- Lack of flexibility, difficult to mount on uneven areas.
- Heavy weight, extra effort during installation.
- Sensitivity to moisture and temperature changes.
- The wooden baguette is flammable.
- Susceptibility to infection by fungus and mold.
Advice! To extend the life of a wooden baguette, treat it with an antifungal agent, and then periodically apply a special protective solution. Remember that the room in which the wooden products are located must be regularly ventilated.
Varieties of shapes and sizes
When choosing a skirting board, you can find a great abundance of design forms and variations: from a laconic restrained thin strip to a wide, carved, richly decorated baguette.
The width of the bar ranges from 3 to 25 cm, and some individual specimens may exceed the maximum value.
Advice! Before deciding on the width of the purchased baguette, evaluate the height of the ceilings in your home. In rooms with low ceilings, a plinth up to 10 cm wide would look more appropriate. Massive wide baguettes are suitable for rooms with high ceilings.
No less diverse is the choice of the shape and pattern of the ceiling baguette - these are curls and bas-reliefs, floral and animal ornaments, geometric and openwork patterns.
When choosing a ceiling plinth, use our tips:
- A voluminous carved plinth will look expressive on a plain painted wall.
- If the wallpaper on the wall has a colorful floral ornament, soften the transition to the ceiling with a thin, strict baguette.
- The pattern on the baguette can echo the patterns of other elements in the room - with wrought iron chair legs or picture frames.
- A strict, even baguette will enhance the feeling of elongation if there is a pattern of horizontal stripes on the walls. A plinth with a voluminous openwork ornament, or a baguette with a carved wavy bottom edge will correct the situation.
Three simple tricks when choosing the color of the ceiling plinth:
- The color of the baguette matches the color of the ceiling.
- The baguette is painted to match the wall.
- The baguette has a bright, contrasting shade.
Due to a wide variety of decor and style, foam and polyurethane baguettes can be used in both classic and modern interiors. For a minimalist style, a thin baguette in a discreet design is suitable. In the kitchen and bathroom, it is appropriate to use a moisture-resistant plastic baseboard.
Despite the high cost, a natural wood baguette is durable, and even with aging it will give the room an elegant vintage spirit. Carved wooden baguettes look great in classic living rooms, while more modest and unpainted ones look great in Mediterranean interiors and rooms in style provence.
Molding indoors on the walls. Step-by-step instructions for attaching the molding. Is it possible to glue planks on wallpaper and how to fix wood molding.
Molding on the wall
There is a large selection of design styles for decorating the room. They combine materials that can darken or enlarge a room. The use of molding has become popular because it is suitable for all rooms.
Molding on the wall is glued just quickly. However, there are nuances when choosing a design, choosing a material.
Molding on the wall or framed wallpaper: application in the interior
Applying molding in the room, the room acquires originality, sophistication. You can separate 2 types of wallpaper with decor. By combining and selecting the colors of the wallpaper, the molding will complement and make the wall decor richer.
With the help of molding, designers combine inappropriate decor elements, various types of wallpaper and paint or other wall and ceiling decoration into a single picture.
Apply decor in various rooms - kitchen, bathroom, children's room. And the ceiling height or square meters are not taken into account. It emphasizes the interior both in large rooms, highlighting the special wallpaper in the frame, and in small rooms, creating a window frame or an entrance to another room.
In addition to highlighting other wallpapers, they frame a mirror, wall painting, a picture.
Properly selected selection performs the functions of zoning, visual increase or decrease in space.
When can
It is possible to glue the molding in many cases, doing wall and ceiling decoration. It is used for:
- hiding defects on the surface;
- decoration of the joints of the wall and ceiling;
- smoothing surface irregularities;
- give the room an attractive look;
- zone the room;
- visually expand or reduce the space.
The use of vertical molding increases the height of the ceiling. Horizontally glued strips will visually expand the room.
In large rooms, wide stripes with an expressive pattern are used. This gives some historical value, brings a touch of art and aesthetics. However, such stripes in a small room look ridiculous.
When not to
You can not glue the molding on the wallpaper. If this is done, there is no guarantee that it will last long. And you also need to be very careful with the glue, because if it stains the finish, then it is unlikely that it can be removed. Most often, the glued molding needs to be painted.
If you need to glue the molding on the wallpaper, then you need to choose the option of lightweight material - polystyrene foam, polystyrene.
Varieties
Molding is different in shape, texture pattern, material. Each type has its own characteristics and characteristics. There are wide stripes with an applied relief pattern for large rooms, as well as thin light floors used in the interior of small rooms to brighten and visually enlarge.
Wooden
Wood molding is valuable because of the material. Environmental friendliness and appearance make it an expensive finish. It is heavy, so the slats are fastened with self-tapping screws.
Planks made of wood are not mounted in rooms with high humidity.
However, having treated with antiseptics and water-repellent mixtures, the finish is used in the corridor, on the balcony.
Polyurethane decorative overlays
Polyurethane finish is value for money. It is popular because it has the following benefits:
- strength and long service life - for about 30 years, polyurethane molding will decorate walls and ceilings;
- ease of installation - fastening is carried out on glue;
- ease of cleaning;
- they are not affected by temperature changes;
- are offered for sale in a wide range of colors.
Planks are used in the kitchen, in the bathroom, for zoning the room.
Metal decorative strips
Decorative trims in silver, bronze and gold embellish the walls. They create an expensive beautiful interior of the room. With such a finish, the room looks rich, so precious metal strips and ordinary paper wallpapers are incompatible.
Finishing is done for mirrors, fireplaces, niches. To choose a color, you need to consult a designer.
Foam baguette wall
The material is lightweight and has the following features:
- relatively low price;
- the weight of the bar is light;
- installation is carried out quickly;
- moisture resistant - can be used in bathrooms.
Finishing for those owners who want to hide wall defects and make the design of the room unique.
Gypsum baguettes for a niche
Gypsum finish has the following advantages:
- appearance;
- there is a possibility of restoration;
- environmental friendliness;
- does not lose its color over time;
- do not burn.
The downside is the price - they are relatively expensive. And a lot of weight, which leads to complex installation.
Gypsum is not desirable to glue in wet areas.
Plastic wall baguette
Plastic baguettes are popular for several reasons:
- ease of installation;
- it is possible to paint it in the desired color;
- ease of care;
- not afraid of temperature changes and high humidity.
The disadvantage is the grainy surface.
How to make a DIY wallpaper border
Strips for separating wallpaper are used in the following cases:
- Differentiation of a canvas from the same material, but with a different pattern or color.
- In large rooms, as well as studio apartments, there is a delimitation of wallpaper as a demarcation between the kitchen and the bedroom.
Space zoning is one of the important functions of wallpaper edging.
Materials for the manufacture of decorative baguettes
Basically, the decoration is glued to the wall. In rare cases, self-tapping screws are needed.
The choice of adhesive mixture depends on the material from which the bar is made and the premises in which the installation will be carried out.
- For light slats, PVA glue or wallpaper glue is suitable.
- Gypsum strips are fixed on a gypsum solution.
- Planks made of wood on glue do not hold for a long time.
Some types of adhesive for mounting:
- Loctite PL 355 is a moisture resistant adhesive made in Germany. Glues light skirting boards and moldings.
- Decomaster 250 is resistant to moisture. Designed for gluing ceiling plinths and moldings.
- Stayer Professional is a moisture-resistant adhesive mass made in Germany. Glue the finishing material at a positive temperature.
All types of glue are used for light finishing materials.
Work progress
preparatory process. The walls must be even. If there are strong differences, the finish will peel off over time and a gap will be visible.
- clean the walls from dust, cover with a primer;
- perform markup using a level or plumb (vertically);
- if the slats are wide, self-tapping screws must be used. To do this, holes are made in the molding.
You can paint the finish only a day after the glue has dried.
Mounting Methods:
- To stick the finish on a bare, cleaned wall means to designate a long service life. Even when replacing the wallpaper, the strips will remain in place. In some cases, it is difficult to fit the wallpaper according to the pattern.
- Sticking strips on wallpaper has negative sides. This is short-lived, but you do not need to do wallpaper trimming.
Tools needed for installation:
- hacksaw for cutting planks;
- miter box for cutting the finish at a certain angle;
- construction glue gun;
- spatula (in some cases);
- sandpaper for grouting excess.
Molding installation
Before starting work, you need to measure the desired length of the planks and cut them. Cut corners with a miter box. After that, according to the markup, the elements are glued in the corners. After that, even strips are fixed according to the markings. If gaps remain after gluing, they must be covered with the same glue. All work is left for 24 hours to dry completely.
Wallpaper finishing
After the glue dries, the strips are painted in the desired color. Along the edges with sandpaper, grout from excess glue.
After the work is done, wallpaper is finished. To do this, you need to measure the height and width of the canvas and carefully stick it end-to-end with the bar. It is necessary to ensure that the edge of the wallpaper is perfectly even and evenly fits the finish. The canvas is not allowed to enter the molding. It is then difficult to cut it off, there will be uneven edges and traces of wallpaper glue.
If the finish is carried out near the corner, it is necessary to carefully bring the edge of the wallpaper to the molding, and then turn it to the corner.
Molding in the room: how to decorate the space with decorative skirting boards
- White planks on a dark wall. For this, finishing is used not only on the wall, but also on the ceiling-wall, framing windows and door entries, and furniture. This will make the room spacious, brighter.
- Light colors of planks on cream-colored walls. In most cases, pastel colors are used in large rooms, halls. For wall decor, framing paintings and mirrors, light-colored strips are applicable. They give a slight shade of sophistication, sophistication.
- Colored strips - for children's rooms, corridors. The selection of objects on the walls of the molding is painted in a contrasting tone or tone 2 darker.
It all depends on the appearance of the room, what exactly needs to be emphasized with molding.
How to glue decorative frames in the bedroom
Gluing the frame does not differ in special nuances from the general stage of work. In the room, light colors are used to decorate niches and mirrors. You can make a picture if it will emphasize the interior and be a calming element.
Finishing in the kitchen: decor
In the kitchen, molding is used to finish the furniture set. Looks beautiful white finish on a light background. To do this, use furniture strips of various widths. They are lightweight, mounted with waterproof glue.
Also in the kitchen, ceiling plinths are applicable. If the hanging cabinets are suspended under the very ceiling, then the border between the cabinets and the ceiling is closed with a molding.
Decorative inserts in the living room
In the living room, the decor can be on the walls, ceiling, doorway. But we must remember that if wooden doors are being finished, then the molding must also be wooden, and the plastic window is decorated with plastic.
Frame of baguettes in the hall
Frames are made from wide planks. Sometimes they use metal with gold plating. Wallpaper is glued in the center of the frame, and the border between the baguettes remains white. This gives uniqueness, visually enlarges the room.
Interior decoration with molding: features of work
When decorating the interior, there are a number of features, nuances that you need to get acquainted with. This will eliminate a number of errors, make the appearance of the room unique, and extend the service life.
How to paste under the wallpaper
Basically, the color of the molding is chosen not only to match the wallpaper, but also to emphasize the design of the room.
If the wallpaper is in light colors, the room is large, spacious, then light colors of the planks are used.
However, when dark colors are introduced into the design, for example, furniture, they make a contrast - highlighting light wallpapers with a dark finish.
When and how to glue wallpaper
Wallpaper is glued when all finishing work is completed. That is, a day after gluing the plank, it is painted in the desired tone. After drying, grout is made, removing all excess. Only after that wallpaper is glued. They must be glued neatly end-to-end with the molding. It is necessary to ensure that the edge of the canvas is even and does not go over the bar. Otherwise, the whole appearance will be spoiled.
How to glue frames from different materials
Almost all planks are glued to the base, with the exception of wood. It is fixed with self-tapping screws. After the markings are made and the planks are cut, according to the dimensions, the corner parts are glued first. You have to make sure the angle is even. After that, horizontal and vertical strips are attached to the corner elements.
For strength, holes are made in the slats for self-tapping screws. After drying, the screws are removed, and the holes are sealed with putty.
How to fix metal and wooden baguettes for decoration
Planks made of metal and wood are heavy. They are not mounted with glue. To decorate a wall or doorway, the planks are fixed with self-tapping screws and dowels. The step between the screws is determined based on the size of the bar, as well as its width, weight.
How to glue polyurethane frames from the plinth under the wallpaper
Polyurethane strips are glued to the base using:
- White liquid nails.
- Glue for polyurethane, let's say "Oras".
- Polymeric universal glue "Dragon".
All adhesives have good adhesion and a number of features.
In what cases the baguette is not attached to the wallpaper
Masters do not recommend attaching the molding to the wallpaper. However, if the wallpaper has been glued recently, it is good to stick to the surface, then the planks are attached to the canvas. But, there is no guarantee that the decor will be in place for a long time. Under its weight, it can peel off, while tearing the wallpaper.
Care
Molding does not require special care. Dusting with a damp microfiber cloth once a week is enough to maintain an attractive appearance.
Depending on the material from which the slats are made, chemistry may or may not be used. Let's say plastic can withstand a general cleaning product, but for wood, a beeswax-based polish is used.
The steam generator must not be used. Under the pressure of hot steam, the bar can be deformed, change its color or fall off.
Molding makes the interior of the room more expressive, bright, visually expanding the space. There are many ideas for the use of molding and they all differ in their individuality. Planks are easy to install and maintain.
Useful video
Baguettes visually look like skirting boards and are used to decorate the joints of walls and ceilings. They can have different shapes, colors, finishes and are glued end-to-end or on wallpaper. They are easy to paint with water-based paint, depending on design tasks. There are a lot of options for creating a variety of style solutions, you just need to choose the right baguette, as well as choose good glue and carefully fix the products on the ceiling and wall.
How to glue baguettes on the ceiling
Work begins with leveling the surface. Walls and ceilings with defects are carefully puttied, after which a primer is applied.
Start gluing the baguette from the corner. The end of the baguette is cut at an angle of 45 degrees to get a smooth, neat joint.
Glue is applied in an even layer along the entire length, as well as on cut corners. Next, the product is applied to the surface and pressed tightly.
How to glue baguettes on the ceiling?
The cut corners must match exactly to form an angle. The joints are also carefully glued.
Question: glue baguettes in the corners
The masters answer - when connecting the parts of the plinth end-to-end, it is necessary to add glue and carefully press it against the wall in order to squeeze out the remnants of the adhesive. It is better to press down with the edge of the palm so that there are no dents from the fingers. Residual glue is removed with a damp cloth.
How to glue baguettes on putty
How to glue baguettes on putty
The option of gluing a baguette to putty is often used, especially by professionals. Work begins with a thorough preparation of the ceiling and walls, which are leveled with putty. Next, with the help of a miter box, the ends are cut.
The baguette is fixed with glue, for example, it can be Cosmofen plastic glue, or the same putty, it rubs all the cracks between the wall, ceiling and baguettes. Excess material is removed with a clean cloth. You need to finish the work until the putty is completely dry.
The next step is priming the surface, painting in the desired color. It is worth remembering that painting in the same color as the ceiling will help create a visually unified design.
After that, you can begin to glue the wallpaper, the remnants of the overlap of the upper part of the wallpaper on the baguette are pressed with a spatula and cut off with a clerical knife.
The advantage of this method is that you can safely carry out staining without fear of damaging the wallpaper.
How to glue baguettes on wallpaper
We glue baguettes on wallpaper
This method is used when wallpaper is already pasted and baguettes need to be fixed on top. In this case, the workflow is as follows:
- first, the ends must be cut with a miter box,
- then apply a thin layer of glue to the surfaces of the wall and ceiling,
- attach a baguette to the wall,
- press it down and hold for the time specified in the instructions,
- remove excess glue with a napkin,
- seal the joints with sealant,
- the surface is painted with acrylic or water-based paint.
It is very important to be careful when staining. so as not to hurt the wallpaper, or even better, paint the baguette even before starting its installation.
For those who are interested in how to glue a baguette on wallpaper. you should know that using this method, you do not have to adjust the wallpaper, and if there were distortions or burrs, they will be hidden under the baguette.
Glue for baguettes
Modern baguettes are most often made not from gypsum, which is difficult to glue, but from foam. It is lightweight, easy to cut, transport and stick. Masters use acrylic, putty, as well as special adhesives for polystyrene.
The most common choice of glue for baguettes is liquid nails. They perfectly fasten with concrete, quickly seize and over time, the baguette does not move away from the ceiling. Produced in cans. It is applied using a special mounting gun, which allows you to carefully apply glue in inconvenient places with minimal excess.
Acrylic glue - is water-soluble, well fastens not only polystyrene, but also parquet, cork, parquet board, drywall.
If putty remains after finishing the walls, you can use it. A fine-grained finishing putty is best suited, which is easily removed with a damp cloth, resulting in a smooth seam.
Also used are transparent adhesives for polyurethane, produced in tubes. They glue baguettes very securely, but you need to work quickly and accurately.
If the choice was made in favor of silicone sealants, you should know that after drying, painting them with water-based paints will not work.
If you are in doubt about what to choose, you can ask for help from a sales assistant in a building materials store. He will select the composition based on the baguette material and your goals and objectives. A lot will depend on the quality of the glue, but you also need to work with it correctly, so do not forget to read the instructions before starting work.
1.Materials and tools
2. Gluing baguettes
The ceiling molding serves not only to hide the gaps between the ceiling and walls, it is also a decorative element that can give the repair a finished look. You can see how the surface of the ceiling with a ceiling plinth looks like in the photo. Many do not even think about how to glue baguettes to the ceiling.
How to stick a ceiling molding with your own hands
It seems to them such an easy task that they do not think about any of the nuances that exist in this work. But in order for the result to please for a long time, you should follow some rules.
Materials and tools
Before moving on to how to glue baguettes on the ceiling, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:
- hacksaw for metal;
- pencil;
- sponge;
- miter box;
- soap solution;
- sandpaper;
- level;
- tassel;
- glue or liquid nails.
As for how to glue baguettes to the ceiling, this can be done with both glue and liquid nails.
How to glue baguettes on the ceiling, in detail on the video:
Gluing baguettes
How to glue baguettes on the ceiling - secrets and subtleties
Very often, many of those who decide to make home repairs with their own hands do not even realize that in the process of gluing baguettes there are important rules and requirements that must be observed. However, do not think that only professionals will cope with this work. We will try to tell you about all the most important points so that you can handle it on your own.
A baguette or ceiling plinth is not only an accessory that hides irregularities and gaps formed at the junction of the wall and ceiling. It is also a decorative element that adds a finishing touch to your space.
Baguette for wallpaper: how to glue correctly
The plinth can be made in different colors and shapes, have different textures and finishes. They are easily painted with a water-based emulsion, it all depends on the tasks. There are a huge number of style decisions that you can bring to life with the help of baguettes. All you need is to choose a ceiling plinth that matches the style, good glue and carefully glue this decor element.
Types of baguettes
Types of ceiling moldings
All these products can be divided into two types:
The difference between them is as follows: the wall is glued in one plane, it is installed both on the walls and on the ceilings, they can also decorate the outer corners, make a frame for the panel, etc.; and the ceiling is glued in two planes, it is often used only when finishing the junction of the wall and ceiling.
Tip: if you decide to glue the plinth yourself, you should not choose products with intricate patterns. They are difficult to join and putty. Believe me, a simple baguette, neatly glued, will look much better. And also we advise you to choose a ceiling plinth not less than 5 cm wide. Its installation will be much easier.
Gluing process
What you need to stock up before work:
- liquid nails or glue;
- tassel;
- construction knife;
- pencil;
- miter box;
- clean rag or sponge;
- finishing putty;
- putty knife.
The process of gluing a ceiling baguette
So, how to glue baguettes on the ceiling? Professionals advise the following course of action:
- The whole process should start with leveling the surface. If the ceiling and walls have irregularities, they must be puttied. After that, apply a primer.
- Gluing baguettes starts from the corner. The end of the ceiling plinth must be cut at an angle of 45 degrees. Thus, you will get a smooth and neat joint.
- Apply glue along the entire length of the product in an even layer. Don't forget to glue the cut corners.
- Attach the product to the surface to be glued, press firmly. If you made the cuts correctly, then the corners will clearly match and form an angle.
- The installation is over, and the glue has dried, you can start painting.
Many people have difficulties in decorating corners, so here we would like to dwell in more detail. Experts say that when joining two parts of the ceiling plinth end-to-end, it is necessary to carefully work out the edges with glue and press the parts tightly to squeeze out the remaining glue, which should be removed with a napkin. Press down not with your fingers, but with the edge of your palm, so you do not leave dents from your fingers.
Sticker baguettes on putty
Gluing baguettes on putty
Specialists have to perform such work as installing a baseboard on putty. Work should begin by leveling the surface of the walls and ceiling. Then cut the ends with a miter box.
The baguette is put on glue and putty, and all unwanted cracks are covered with putty. If excess material appears, they must be removed with a napkin or a clean cloth. Naturally, the work must be completed before the putty dries.
After the baguette is glued, you can start wallpapering. If there is an overlap of wallpaper on the ceiling plinth, then the wallpaper is pressed with a spatula to the joint with the baguette and carefully cut off with a clerical knife. The advantage of gluing wallpaper after installing the baguettes is that you can safely paint the ceiling plinth without fear of staining the wallpaper.
How to glue baguettes over wallpaper
Ceiling baguette over wallpaper
Specialists also have to deal with this method when the wallpaper is already pasted and there is no need to change them. In this case, the work plan looks like this:
- Trim the ends with a miter box.
- Apply a thin layer of glue to the ceiling and walls.
- We attach the ceiling plinth to the wall.
- We press it down and hold it for the time specified in the instructions for the glue.
- We remove excess glue with a napkin, cover the joints with sealant.
- We carefully paint the baguette with paint, in some cases the baguette is painted before work begins so as not to stain the wallpaper.
Those who decide to use this method should know that in this case you will not need to adjust the wallpaper to fit the baguette.
In addition, if distortions occur during the wallpapering process, they will be hidden by the plinth.
We hope that we were able to answer most of the questions related to the ceiling cornice, and its installation will be easy and effortless for you!
How to stick a ceiling plinth
The most pleasant stage of repair work is wallpapering the walls and installing the ceiling plinth, as the room is already gaining comfort and the cherished moment of finishing the repair is approaching. In order for the molding to fully fulfill its practical (disguising the flaws of the ceiling-wall joint) and decorative (giving the room sophistication and special charm) functions, it must be properly glued.
Skirting board fixing methods
Before gluing the ceiling plinth, you need to decide on the method:
- Installation over wallpaper. The advantage is the ability to pick up a molding when you can already see a complete picture of the room, without being afraid to make a mistake with the design.
- Installation on walls, only prepared for wallpapering. Dignity - the absence of the likelihood of spoiling the fine finish in the process of attaching the curbs.
Fixing the ceiling plinth
Preparation for installation work
It is possible to glue the ceiling plinth only after it has been unpacked for a day. Therefore, after buying a baguette, there is at least a day to fully prepare for the installation process.
First of all, you need to purchase all the materials and tools that you may need:
- Glue or putty, depending on the chosen installation method.
- A miter box, a saw with a fine tooth and a construction knife, they will help to carefully make a gash at the junction of two baguettes with the desired external or internal angle.
- Spatula, rags and sponges, in order to remove excess glue and putty.
- Paint and brushes for painting the border.
Tools for mounting the ceiling plinth
If there is little or no experience in gluing a ceiling plinth, you need to practice sawing corners. Therefore, it is better to purchase an additional baguette and perform on it all types of corners that are available in the room.
The ceiling plinth should always be glued to a dry and clean surface, so the attachment point must be wiped with a dust cloth. If the baguette is attached to a plastic surface, it must be degreased and wiped dry.
Choosing glue for fixing a baguette
Adhesive for ceiling molding
If you are going to glue the ceiling plinth before finishing, it is better to use a finishing putty or drywall adhesive mortar.
If the installation will be done on top of the wallpaper, you need a special glue. Here the choice becomes between 2 types: acrylic and polymer. Water-based adhesive (acrylic) is used in nurseries, bedrooms, halls and other areas where safety and the absence of a pronounced smell are important. Polymer adhesives, such as "Moment" and "Titan", are recommended for use in rooms with high humidity.
Installation of skirting board before finishing
Installation of skirting board before finishing
- The process of mounting the molding must begin with washing down the edges at the right angle. In order not to get confused, prepared baguettes can be laid out near the walls along the perimeter in those places where they will be attached under the ceiling. The connection points of the skirting board on a straight wall are already adjusted in place so that there are no large gaps. Therefore, you do not need to cut them immediately to size.
- To make the corners perfect, it is better to adjust them without adhesive. We take two baguettes, sawn down under the desired degree and join in the corner. If the gap turns out to be large, we correct the joint by cutting off the excess with a knife. If the quality of the joint is satisfactory, we take a pencil and outline the places where the baguette fits to the wall and ceiling.
- After all the corner joints are prepared, it is necessary to dilute the mixture. There are 2 ways to prepare it:
- Stir the finishing putty with water until a homogeneous soft mass is formed, the excess of which will be squeezed out from under the plinth. It is important that the mixture is like thick sour cream, but does not flow;
- Add putty and PVA glue to the water (proportion 1: 1: 1) and knead until a homogeneous mass is formed and leave for 2-3 minutes. The adhesive mixture is ready, you can get to work.
Installation of plinth on wallpaper
Installation of plinth on wallpaper
The algorithm for attaching a baguette to wallpaper is the same as in the previous case. But there are some nuances:
- Glue is also applied to both surfaces of the baguette, but not evenly, but pointwise with a step of 3-4 cm or a narrow strip. There should be such an amount of glue that it holds the glued product well, but does not protrude when pressing on the molding. If it nevertheless appeared on the wallpaper, you should immediately wipe it with a dry sponge or cloth.
- After applying glue to the baseboard, you need to wait a little time (so that it grabs) and then stick it on the walls. If this is not done, you will have to stand for a long time, pressing the molding against the wall and ceiling, which is very inconvenient.
- It is more convenient to paint the skirting board before installing it, this eliminates the risk of paint getting on the wallpaper.
How to glue baguettes on the ceiling
If the walls are uneven
Often you have to stick a baguette on uneven walls with wallpaper, which causes large cracks and gaps. At the same time, wallpaper does not allow you to putty the joints and improve the look. To fix the situation, you need to take the sealant in the color of the molding (usually white) and carefully mask the joints. This should be done after the glue has completely dried.
Nothing makes the transition from the wall to the ceiling of a building more aesthetic than an exquisite frame made of aesthetically pleasing and practical plastic. The question of how to glue a plastic baguette is relevant and, if necessary, hide small imperfections after repair. The presence of such an interior detail opens up additional opportunities for improving the appearance of the room.
A plastic baguette is more practical than a wooden baguette. This material is easier to clean and retains a presentable appearance longer without additional care. Plastic edging is much lighter in weight, so the installation of its design is technically easier. In addition, the price of plastic as a baguette material is significantly lower. This is especially important if ceiling frames are purchased for finishing office or public premises, and it is desirable to save on materials.
Stages and features of gluing plastic baguettes
The traditional technology for gluing a baguette frame for a ceiling includes several steps. This is:
- Preparing the surface for gluing.
- Carrying out the necessary calculations.
- Cut the desired length of the baguette blank.
- Direct installation.
The technical nuances of baguette gluing may vary depending on the type of surface. If the baguette frame is glued to the wallpaper, it is necessary to apply a smaller amount of adhesive to avoid spots and softening of the wallpaper. When gluing under a stretch ceiling, it is best to attach the interior frame to the wall so as not to damage the delicate surface of the ceiling. The most practical baguette option for most of these structures is a ceiling plinth.
In order for the baguette edging to hold securely and look flawless, installation must be performed correctly at all stages of work.
Surface preparation
The first step in gluing the baguette edging is to prepare the work surface. Before gluing the decorative panel, the surface must be well cleaned of dust, remnants of the old coating (paint, wallpaper, whitewash) and any gaps should be leveled with priming. In many cases, additional puttying is required.
The main task of the preparatory stage is to increase the bearing capacity of the surface on which the baguette panel will be held. Applying a coat of primer will greatly improve the adhesiveness, or adhesion. If you properly prepare the wall before gluing plastic baguettes, this will save a lot of adhesive consumption with excellent fixation of the frame.
Calculations and markup
If each corner of the working room is exactly 900, a standard cut with a miter box is sufficient.
How to stick baguettes on the ceiling yourself (video)
Markup work becomes more complicated if the task of the baguette panel is to hide the flaws of the room at the junction of the ceiling and walls. To calculate the required amount of material and markup in a room with non-standard angles, you need to attach a piece of baguette to the corner between the ceiling and the wall, and then draw lines along the bottom and top of the piece.
The main value to be guided by in this case is the intersection of solid lines on different sides of the corner. These places are indicated by marks on the baguette opposite the straight lines. The accuracy and aesthetics of the joints are important indicators of the quality of gluing.
Cut piece of baguette
To separate the desired part of the material for the decorative panel, you can use a plastic hacksaw or a knife with special blades.
After the necessary pieces are cut off, it is necessary to check the accuracy of the angle by folding two parts according to the marks drawn earlier (inner and outer corners). The slightest inaccuracy should be “smoothed out” with sandpaper or a knife, otherwise a gap may form. An electric jigsaw is also suitable for this purpose, especially when working with “curly”, volumetric panels.
It is also possible to cut baguette blanks when fastening, but it is much more difficult, time-consuming and effort-consuming. Therefore, it is better to glue pieces that fit perfectly to each other, and not to engage in correction during installation.
Installation nuances
It is best to start gluing the baguette edging from the corners of the room - this is the basic and most painstaking work. Straight parts of the required size are glued much easier. When applying glue to the edges of the blanks, it is necessary to ensure that its excess protrudes outward. The more uniform the layer of applied adhesive, the better the plastic will “grab”. The excess that has come out is evenly distributed along the edges with a brush, and the remains are washed off with warm water and soap or solvent.
When the panels are already glued, you need to pay attention to the processing of the joints. They are lightly puttied and polished with sandpaper. After grinding and drying of the glue, if necessary, you can paint the mounted baguette.
The choice of glue for the baguette panel
How to glue a plastic baguette selected from the rich collection of the ART-BAGET online store? Many experts recommend using "liquid nails" for this purpose - a special construction adhesive that is designed for any weight of parts. "Liquid nails" are made on a neoprene or water basis. This adhesive is universal in compatibility with different surfaces. It is preferable to apply it with a gun.
Other options are glue "Dragon", "Moment", Bostik Vinycol 1520, "Khimkontakt-Desmokol" based on organic resin, specially designed for soft plastic "Second Vinyl". Regardless of which glue you prefer, you need to avoid getting it on the outside of the baguette.
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Baguette for wallpaper: how to glue correctly
Decided to stick a baguette on the wallpaper, but don't know how to do it right? I will tell you how to do the installation with your own hands and what is required for this. In addition, you will learn about the pros and cons of gluing a baguette over wallpaper.
Pros and cons of wallpaper baguettes
Arguments for:
- Baguette provides additional strength to the joints on the wallpaper. It would seem that at the junction of walls and ceiling, the decoration has an additional load. Nevertheless, if the installation is done properly, the glued baguette fastens the joints of the wallpaper strips at the most problematic place - at the top, where the canvas begins to move away from the base over time.
Arguments against:
- Wallpaper glue is not designed for additional load. Baguettes are installed at the junction of the ceiling and walls, and it is at this place that the glue that holds the wallpaper dries out over time, and therefore the coating can move away from the base along with the baguette.
- The gaps between the wallpaper and baguettes can not be repaired. If the wall is not even enough, gaps will be visible between it and even baguettes. During normal installation, the gaps are filled with sealant, which is then painted over. When mounted on wallpaper, the sealant will be visible.
So, is it possible to glue a baguette on the wall to the wallpaper? You can, but if you decide to install ceiling plinths on top of an existing finish, consider the following requirements:
- Choosing the right ceiling plinth and glue. Too heavy baseboards and insufficiently strong adhesive composition will not ensure a reliable connection with the wallpaper.
- Installation is carried out on non-textured wallpaper. Textured coatings have a smaller adhesive area compared to smooth surfaces. Therefore, installation on a coating without a pronounced relief will be better and more reliable.
- We fill the gaps at the joints with sealant only if the finish is light. If there are gaps between the wall and the ceiling plinth, they can be filled with sealant, which is most often white. On light-colored wallpapers, the white sealant will be less noticeable, while on dark wallpapers it will stand out more.
Baguettes - what are they and what to choose
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Ceiling plinth. These are profiled planks that imitate stucco molding and are installed along the junction line between the ceiling and walls. On sale are varieties of solid and with the possibility of installing backlight. The main distinguishing characteristic of the plinth is the width. As a rule, the larger the footage of the room, the wider the plinth used. |
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Molding (border). This is a profiled bar, as in the photo, which is installed as a border in the center of the wall. The molding can be used as an alternative to the ceiling plinth. |
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Plinth polyurethane. Such products are elastic, and therefore they can be mounted not only along straight walls, but also along columns and other architectural structures with a complex configuration.
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Styrofoam skirting board. The advantage of high density foam products is their low weight and ease of machining. The disadvantage of foam skirting boards, in comparison with polyurethane counterparts, is rigidity and the impossibility of deformation. That is, foam baguettes are preferably glued around the perimeter of even walls. |
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Plinth wooden. Wooden baguettes are used extremely rarely, as the price of products is high. Such products can only be installed on perfectly flat walls. |
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wallpaper panels. These are not baguettes, but their paper imitation. The advantage of such a finishing material is a cheap price and ease of gluing. The disadvantage of the solution is the budget unpresentable view. |
What to choose from the listed options? Due to the low weight and ease of installation, the best choice is the Styrofoam skirting boards. By the way, as an alternative, you can use paper panels, with the installation of which there are no difficulties at all.
What to glue
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Acrylic Mounting Adhesive. Such compositions on sale are represented by "Baguette glue", "Liquid nails", etc. Adhesive based on acrylic resins does not corrode polymeric materials, and therefore is suitable for mounting any ceiling plinths and borders.
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Cyanoacrylate adhesive. These compounds include Akfix 750, Hencel Moment, Loctite 454, etc. A distinctive characteristic of cyanoacrylate adhesives is a quick drying, which simplifies the installation of the plinth on weight. Like acrylic adhesive, cyanoacrylate compounds do not corrode polymer surfaces, and therefore can be used to install foam and polyurethane products. |
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Styrofoam adhesive. Mounting tools such as "Titan" Wild are traditionally used for gluing foam cornices. After drying, the product forms a hard, colorless or transparent layer with excellent adhesive properties. The setting of the adhesive at room temperature, on average, occurs in 20 seconds. |
Sticking technology
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Trimming skirting boards. Since the installation starts from the corner, it is necessary to cut the corner connection in advance, as shown in the diagram. For these purposes, we use a miter saw or a miter box with a hacksaw. The proposed scheme is relevant if the angles between the walls are straight. If there is curvature, trimming will have to be corrected with a knife.
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Mounting. Glue on the wrong side of the plinth is applied in accordance with the type of ceiling. If the ceiling is stretched, then we apply glue to the part that is adjacent to the wall, and if the ceiling is ordinary, then we coat both sides. We stand the prepared skirting board for a minute, after which we put it in place. Having attached the bar, gently press it along the entire length, but at the same time try not to damage it. |
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We seal the joints. To make the joints between the pieces of the plinth look solid, we coat the ends of the cuts with acrylic sealant and then connect them with a little effort. During the drying of the sealant, the connected joint is fastened with pins or toothpicks, which will not allow the seam to disperse. |
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Removing excess glue. With the angle of the spatula, we pass along the longitudinal edge of the glued plinth, removing the excess glue that has come out. If whitish marks remain on the wallpaper before it's too late, they must be wiped off with a clean foam sponge dipped in water. |
Summing up
Now you know how and how to glue baguettes on wallpaper. You will find more interesting information on the topic by watching the video in this article. If you have any questions or have your own thoughts on working with baguettes, write about it in the comments.
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General information
The combination of wallpaper within the same room has long been popular and is no longer considered something unusual. In particular, a technique called accentuation has become widespread among designers. Its principle is based on highlighting part of the wall with wallpaper that differs from the main trellises in color and pattern.
But what if we go further and highlight the accent wallpaper with a baguette? The result is a panel of wallpaper. Its installation does not require special financial costs, however, such decoration no longer looks like wallpaper, but as a spectacular element of decor.
As a rule, framed wallpaper is used in the living room, bedroom or office. Moreover, most often this technique is used in classical interior styles, however, if you choose the right tapestries, there is a place for panels in modern interior styles.
Nuances of choice
In order for wallpaper with a frame to look good in the interior, you need to correctly approach their choice. In principle, there is nothing complicated, the main thing is that the coating meets the following requirements:
- It stood out from the rest of the tapestries. It is not at all necessary to make the panel bright and catchy. The frame itself will draw attention to the decor and highlight it. But, at the same time, the canvas should not merge with the main tapestries;
- The size of the pattern must match the size of the panel. If the panel is small, it is best to use canvases with a small pattern for it, since several fragments of a large picture rarely look good;
- The design should be in harmony with the interior. The color of the tapestries for panels, as well as the design style, should be combined with the main canvases and, of course, the interior of the room.
In this regard, the requirements are the same as for any other decor. The same applies to the frame framing the panel.
I must say that photo wallpapers in a frame often look interesting, especially modern three-dimensional ones. True, such a decor will not resemble a panel, but a picture or a large photo.
Needlework lovers can make a panel in the form of an appliqué out of wallpaper with their own hands. To do this, you need to cut shreds from different types of canvases, and then stick them on the wall.
By adhering to these simple rules, you can easily choose the best version of the trellis and beautifully decorate the room with them.
Mounting technology
So, what is a panel and how to choose the material for it, we figured it out. Now let's get acquainted with the nuances of installation. We will divide this work into three stages:
Preparation of materials
In addition to the wall covering itself, you will need the following materials:
- Baguette - can be made of gypsum, polyurethane, wood or polystyrene foam. The choice depends on the style of the interior and your financial capabilities. The lowest price for frames made of expanded polystyrene, and the highest for wood and polyurethane products;
- Glue for the frame - a frame made of expanded polystyrene or gypsum can be glued with putty or gypsum glue. For a frame made of polyurethane or wood, liquid nails should be used;
- Wallpaper glue - selected for the type of trellis;
- penetrating soil;
- Water-dispersion paint for the frame.
As for the tool, a standard wallpapering kit is required. The only thing is, if the baguette is heavy, you will additionally need a drill and self-tapping screws or dowels. In addition, for cutting the corners of a baguette, it is desirable to have a miter box.
Surface preparation
First of all, I note that the installation of panels should be done before gluing the main trellises. However, it is necessary to decide on their choice in advance, since, as I said, the choice of canvases for decoration depends on the main background.
Surface preparation is carried out as follows:
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Markup:
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Padding:
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This completes the preparation.
Mounting
As an example, let's look at how to arrange a photo wallpaper in a frame on the wall. The work is carried out as follows:
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Frame preparation:
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Frame mounting:
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Frame spatula:
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Frame Finish:
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