Baguettes for the ceiling

Baguette cornices are used if, for example, a general interior design requires placing accents on window openings. A baguette is a strip of wood, plastic, foam or other material that hides the junction of the ceiling with the wall surface.

Another name for this design is ceiling cornice. Baguettes for window curtains with a seamless stretch ceiling hide the fastening point of the window curtains, which makes it possible to visually increase the ceiling height. The solid bright surface of the ceiling looks nice and elegant.

Baguette for window curtains: types and advantages

What is the superiority of window curtain moldings compared to traditional curtain rods? Invisible fastening, a monolithic system with the ceiling, the ability to paint the baguette in any favorable color and choose the length of the support with your own hands.

What baguettes can be based on their own function:

Fasteners are used in a set with a ceiling mounted on suspensions;
Decorative ones are used as an independent design component.

In order for the baguette under the window curtains to fit perfectly into the overall style of the interior, you need to choose the right material from which this cornice is made

What kind of baguettes can be made directly at the fastening site:

Wall ones, placed above the window opening;
Ceiling mounted, placed on the ceiling surface above a wall with a window.

For wall moldings, a bracket is required - a protruding mount that extends the window curtain fabric to the required distance from the window. Ceiling moldings do not need brackets; they are bolted directly to the ceiling. Ceiling moldings make it possible to divide the room in any place, and not just close the window. And therefore they are widely used in restaurants, cafes and other halls with large areas. The front part of the baguette can be covered with a cornice or decorative panel.

Upon request, you can make a baguette from any materials, even gold. Of the models available for sale, the most popular are baguettes based on polyurethane, gypsum and plastic.

These materials are the easiest to paint to match the room; they are especially inexpensive, reliable and convenient. The surface of the cornice can be multi-level, flat or embossed. The sale includes both already painted and white baguettes, which you can color yourself if you really want.

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Typology of ceiling moldings

Baguettes can be decorative or fastening. They are attached to walls or ceilings. Fastenings are often associated with suspended ceilings. In such cases, two types of profiles are used - plastic (made of PVC) and metal (made of aluminum).

Attention: the chain of actions when installing the load-bearing and tensioned parts of such structures is a task only feasible for specialists.

On your own, without special preparation, a ceiling molding is installed for decorative purposes. Let's talk about this - taking into account the degree of popularity of profile types, the functionality of the designed area and the nuances of the construction process. To begin with, they decide on the material of the product: for ceilings and walls in several rooms, different baseboards may be needed.

Skirting boards made of polystyrene foam allow you to design quite complex ceiling structures

Plastic (polyvinyl chloride)

Quite common, as it is used for both tension and suspension systems.

Advantages:

versatility (suitable for both volumetric and curved structures), strength, flexibility, ease of installation;
a variety of types of skirting boards for specific purposes (important in the presence of complex angles and coatings);
lightness, clear relief and surface cleanliness, the ability to paint and choose a perforated profile;
not too high a price.

PVC baguette is universal, flexible and widely used in finishing curved structures

Expanded polystyrene and foam plastic

Advantages and disadvantages:

lightness, ease of installation of baguettes on the ceiling and “problem-free” painting;
environmentally friendly components, lack of odor and tendency to rot;
versatility and low cost - along with a very decent appearance;
fragility and fragility are properties that require careful handling of each fragment.

Cheap foam molding can be turned into a rich design element

Polyurethane

Advantages:

due to the presence of rubber in the composition, it is durable and flexible - ideal for processing transitions and turns;
repels moisture, “tolerates” temperature changes, which is valuable for unheated rooms;
good for organizing hidden lighting behind the cornice (it’s better to look for one with a groove for the cable);
more expensive than the previous ones, but it looks noble.

Polyurethane profile is the best option for installing a variety of lighting

Tree

Advantages:

unique environmental characteristics, harmless to use;
durability (but to achieve it, the parts must be processed correctly);
the optimal choice in a situation where it is necessary to emphasize the beauty and richness of curtains;

Disadvantages: rigidity and high price.

A true connoisseur of a luxurious classic interior would risk decorating the ceiling joints with wood.

How to choose a baguette for window curtains: points and tricks

Before purchasing a baguette, you need to develop a rough plan for window curtains on the window. Baguettes can be in the form of a string, tube or plank. The bars are in most cases plastic, the strings are metal, and the tubes can be made of any materials, for example, aluminum.

Depending on the number of rails, the baguette plank can be:

With one row of rails, designed for one complete curtain sheet for windows or for 2 sheets, in equal proportions, covering the window;
Double-row, on which two curtain panels for windows can move independently of each other;
Three-row, used for multi-layer window curtains or for window curtains with tulle lining.

For fashionable interiors with exquisite aristocratic curtains, curtain rods with great artistic qualities are needed. Baguette cornice is especially suitable for this option

Based on the model of window curtains, you need to choose a baguette with the required number of rails. String baguettes are simply two supports between which any number of strings are stretched, in most cases 2. This design can only be used for curtains made of light fabric; any significant load on the strings leads to lowering. All other baguettes are a tube through which rings with curtains are passed. In home parlance, this option is called “curtain.”

The mechanism for fastening window curtains is hidden under a baguette board. The baguette itself can be ceiling or wall

How to calculate the ideal baguette indicators:

The baguette must extend beyond the window opening by at least 15 cm or up to the room corner;
If you plan to use a wall molding, you need to choose holders that will extend the curtains for the windows 10 - 15 cm from the wall.

Today's baguettes are produced not only in straight models, but also in corner models that can be placed in niches. Conscious selection of baguette will make the window opening a room decoration.

Large selection of baguettes and mats

The main purpose of framing workshops is to produce framing frames for paintings, mirrors, and other works of art according to the exact dimensions of the customer. Decorating paintings and mirrors into frames is one of the main activities of frame workshops.
Framing workshops specialize in the production of frames from wooden, plastic and aluminum frames.

A large selection of frames and mats, a creative approach to the design of work, high-quality design materials, modern technologies for manufacturing frames, a high level of professionalism of craftsmen and designers, short order completion times are the main advantages of a successful frame workshop.

The main clients of framing workshops are designers, embroiderers, photographers, artists, collectors and art lovers.

The task of the designer-consultant (receiver of a framing workshop) is not only to take measurements of the artwork brought for decoration and calculate the cost of various design options. First of all, he must inspect the work brought for decoration and offer a choice of several artistic design options. Very often it is impossible to choose a certain design option (for example, due to the lack of obvious advantages of one of them), and the decision-making is delayed. In this case, a design consultant can help you choose the best option for framing (taking into account the artistic value of the work, the cost of the framing and other design materials). Price should always be the last thing when choosing a baguette. During the design selection process, the consultant attaches samples of baguette and mat to the images so that the client can see how they will be combined.

In order to successfully perform artistic design tasks, a graphic designer must have good aesthetic and artistic taste. A person in this profession requires originality of thinking, subtle color discrimination, a good eye and precise hand-eye coordination. As a rule, a designer-designer (receiver of a framing workshop) has solid experience in designing a variety of works (painting, graphics, photographs, embroidery, three-dimensional objects, tapestries, batik). A graphic designer is the key to the success of a framing workshop; the client often comes not even to the workshop, but to a specific designer. A very important quality for a designer is the desire to improve in his profession, gain experience from his mistakes and make adjustments to his work. To do this, the designer must always inspect the completed work before issuing the order to the client, in order to calmly evaluate what happened (whether there are any errors in the selection of color shades, in proportions).

Any painting is valuable - this is a very important rule for a framer, valuable, perhaps, if not in itself, but valuable in the eyes of its owner, and the master must work on the design with great respect for this “value” of the painting. There is a certain order of actions when working on the design of the design: neither the stylistic features, nor the color palette of the painting, nor other, no less important qualities of the painting should escape the professional eye of the acceptor. As a result of these actions, a design option should appear that visually demonstrates to the client how “befitting” it is to the picture. Only in this way, with the help of design, can you add some “additional value” to the picture, which the client cannot help but notice and appreciate.

Installing a baguette for window curtains with your own hands: how to hang it correctly

To assemble the baguette, you will need a stepladder and a tool set.

The tool kit must include:

Perforator and drill;
Dowels and screws;
Level, tape measure, pencil for marks.

The image shows indicators that must be taken into account when choosing or ordering a baguette for window curtains, and also when installing it

Installation of a baguette has the following indicators:

Symmetrical location in the very center of the window opening;
The edges of the baguette extend beyond the contours of the window opening by 10-25 cm;
The distance from the protruding part of the window sill in a horizontal position is at least 2-5 cm.

The window sills may not be the same. And when installing a wall molding, it is necessary to take into account how far the holders move the window curtains forward. The ceiling molding must also be placed at the correct distance from the wall.

If the window sill is very wide, the holders are short or the ceiling molding is placed very close to the wall, the window curtains will hang unevenly

For measurements, you can take a thread with any weight, for example, a nut. From the place where the baguette will be fastened, lower the thread with the nut. If the distance from the thread to the protruding edge of the window sill is 2-5 cm, everything is fine. If the thread touches the window sill, it is necessary to increase the distance from the wall.

Installation of wall molding, detailed instructions:

Drill 2-3 holes in the wall with a hammer drill;
Insert a dowel into each hole;
Secure the holders using screws;
Insert the baguette rod; if the rod has rings, put on the ring in advance;
If the baguette has decorative fleurons, install them last.

When attaching a baguette cornice, it is necessary to take into account the weight of the window curtains, because the system will bear this load every day. For heavy curtains you need to choose very strong fasteners

Detailed instructions for installing ceiling moldings:

Drill 2-3 holes in the ceiling with a hammer drill;
Install the dowels and secure the baguette strip with screws;
Hang curtains for the windows and admire the beautiful view of the room.

The number of mounting holes varies depending on the model. If you plan to hang very heavy curtains for the windows, you need to make additional holes in the baguette, otherwise the happiness from the new renovation may hit you on the head at the most inopportune moment.

A correctly selected and installed ceiling plinth gives the room a complete look and makes it elegant. Installing baguettes on the ceiling requires some skill, but anyone can master this science. If the walls in the house are relatively flat, you can do it yourself, but for rooms with very large differences it is better to hire a specialist.

Ceiling decoration with baguette

First, let's dwell a little on how to choose the right baguettes for the ceiling. All models can be roughly divided into two types: some are designed for suspended ceilings, others serve as decoration.

The first option can be hidden or decorative. The hidden type is more durable and flexible, allowing you to create any shaped ceiling design. Visible models are made of PVC and they play the role of a decorative element.

For other ceilings, the choice of skirting boards is no less wide. There are models made of plastic, polyurethane, and wood. Thanks to new technologies, you can choose any coating that is as similar as possible to natural materials.

How to attach baguettes to the ceiling?

There are several ways to install a baguette under the ceiling. Most often, polyurethane skirting boards are chosen. There are two ways: fix the baseboard directly to the wallpaper or to a bare wall. Mounting to a layer of wallpaper is only permissible if the walls and ceiling are smooth. If small gaps have formed, the plinth can be fixed using special glue. But there is a high probability of the wallpaper getting dirty, so it is preferable to install the baseboards before pasting the walls. To decorate the ceiling with baguettes, you can use several different techniques. It all depends on the skill of the craftsman and the quality of the ceiling and walls.

First, let's look at how to glue baguettes to the ceiling. To do this, use a special mounting adhesive. It is applied directly to those parts of the baseboard that will come into contact with the wall and ceiling. Immediately after application, the structure is pressed against the wall and held for some time. For convenience, the plinth is temporarily secured with nails or pins. After the glue has set, the temporary fastenings are removed and the punctures and joints are covered with putty. Before gluing the next baguettes to the ceiling, the joints are also coated with glue. At the end, everything is worked on with fine sandpaper and the surface is given a finished look.
Now let's look at how to attach baguettes to the ceiling using putty. A layer of putty is applied to the entire inner surface of the baseboard. During installation, the baguette is pressed in the “ceiling-wall” area and excess putty is removed. If a gap has formed between the wall and the molding, you can seal it with putty. In some cases, for greater reliability, PVA glue is added to the putty solution, but not more than 20% of the total volume of the entire mass.
Installing moldings for the ceiling when the walls are very uneven has its own characteristics. To do this, use gypsum putty, level the lower edge, having previously beaten off a line. The line is drawn using a thin cord or strong thread. To level, squeeze out the excess putty a little in the direction of the ceiling or wall and use a spatula to make an even cut. In order for everything to turn out neat and the transitions to be smooth, you need to select wide baseboards. After complete drying, it is necessary to sand the surface and paint everything with white water-based emulsion.
The baguette for fabric ceilings has a special design. It is made of durable plastic. The design includes a snap-on clip that holds the canvas. The structure is attached directly to the wall or ceiling. Holes for fastenings are made at a distance of 10 cm, then dowels are inserted, a baguette is applied and everything is fixed with self-tapping screws.


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What does a baguette look like for window curtains with eyelets?

Eyelets are rings that are inserted directly into the window curtain fabric. Thick and strong fabrics of window curtains are used with eyelets. A baguette with eyelets is simply a strip on which a window curtain is placed.

Installation of a baguette with eyelets is done in parallel with the curtains.

When selecting a baguette for window curtains with eyelets, the main thing is not to forget to take into account the width of the tube and the diameter of the rings

Eyelets protect the window curtain fabric from all damage; the system is not complicated and easy to use. Curtains for windows slide along the slats very easily, very simply and delays.

How to choose baguettes for window curtains for tension ceilings

If the renovation involves the installation of a suspended ceiling, you need to worry about options for fastening window curtains in advance. The ceiling molding requires the installation of a wood strip for fastening even before the ceiling is stretched. After that, self-tapping screws are screwed into this bar.

It is necessary to calculate the specific location of the mortgage system when installing a tension ceiling in advance

An easier option is to install a wall molding in a living room with a seamless stretch ceiling. This is not difficult, even if the repairs have already been completed.