Installing baguettes on the ceiling

Basically, the joints between the walls and the ceiling are not perfect. In this situation, installing baguettes on the ceiling is a great design decision. When choosing them, it is necessary to take into account some nuances, namely, the material from which the ceiling is made, the size of the room, the installation method, and the price of the product. Baguettes or cornices are also called skirting boards for the ceiling. Their main difference is the width of the product and the presence of decorative elements on it. Skirting boards generally have a smooth surface and a smaller size. This difference from floor models is insignificant, since they are made of the same material, their installation technology is similar, they can be painted. In this article we will tell you how to choose and install a baguette correctly.

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Types of Baguettes

There are decorative and fixing baguettes. The second is used for attaching stretch ceilings to the walls. In their manufacture apply a huge amount of materials:

• Polyurethane. This is the most famous and used material in the manufacture of skirting boards. It is lightweight, flexible and flexible, which makes it possible to attach strips to curved surfaces. They are easily mounted both on the ceiling and on the walls.

Important! Polyurethane baguettes are suitable for installing hidden lighting.

• Plastic or polyvinyl chloride. Baguettes from this material are perfect for stretch ceilings, as well as ceilings made of plastic panels. They not only serve as a decorative element, but also with their help the ceiling is installed, they have special grooves that are designed for this.
• Styrofoam or Styrofoam. It is the most budget kind, but at a low price it looks beautiful and dignified. Suitable as a decor for wallpaper, painted or false ceiling.

Important! These skirting boards can easily be painted in any color with water-based paints.

• Gypsum. It used to be made of stucco molding, which can be seen in museums and old estates. It is used in our time, but this material is fragile, very heavy, very difficult to install.
• Natural wood. Such baguettes for a stretch ceiling are very popular. Perfect for lovers of eco-friendly materials. They are used for decorating a room with wooden paneling, wooden panels. They can be painted with oil paint, varnished after puttying.
• Aluminum. Such an element is an important component in the installation of suspended ceilings. Invisible dividing is used when connecting the paintings to each other, universal - is used when mounting the film to the ceiling or walls. Ceiling - is attached to the ceiling, wall - is attached to the wall.

Important! By combining different types of baguette data, you can make a ceiling of any complexity and achieve an ideal surface that will last for decades.

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How to distinguish quality from low-quality bag of expanded polystyrene?

Ceiling frames are made by different manufacturers, so the price and quality are also different. It is very easy to distinguish their quality:

• If the foam structure has roughness and pimples on the surface, then this is an economy class product. When using high-quality polystyrene foam, the surface will be perfectly smooth.
• Such materials come in different densities, it is easy to check - just squeeze it with your fingers. Poor-quality - easily compressed.
• The most high-quality products are extruded polystyrene foam. They are smooth, dense and even.

Important! The best producing countries are Belgium, Germany and Italy.

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Size and color

When choosing a ceiling plinth, it is very important to pay attention to color, relief and width. The influence of color and width on the feeling of space must be taken into account:

• Choose the relief to your taste.
• If you have a large room with high ceilings, choose a wide baseboard - it will visually bring the ceiling closer and create comfort in the room.
• Narrow models are perfect for small rooms - on the contrary, they visually distance the ceiling.
• It is best to select the color to match the ceiling. But if you want to create contrast and graphic lines, choose a color that will differ from the ceiling. It is also important that the colors are compatible with each other.

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Baguette Installation

Installation of a baguette depends on its type. Some can only be installed on nails or self-tapping screws, while others can only be glued or mounted on alabaster or putty.

Installation of baguettes made of foam and polyurethane:

• Skirting boards made of such materials are attached to glue, silicone sealant or putty.
• The walls must be flat before installation. If there is unevenness, this will eventually lead to cracks between the baguette and the wall.
• Installation of the skirting board is done before painting or gluing the walls.
• To fill in the bumps, use the putty during installation before final finishing. Use a spatula to remove excess material.
• Subject to the finishing work done, fasten the slats to the ceiling horizontally, after applying glue or silicone sealant to them.

Installation of baguettes from plaster

The installation of baguettes on the ceiling of this material is very complicated and requires skilled handling. Sticking is done on alabaster or putty. Using the adhesive composition, the joints between the wall and the cornice are sealed, as well as cracks in the corners.

Important! Note that the material is heavy, and so that it does not collapse, it is better to additionally use self-tapping screws made of white steel.

Installation of baguettes from wood

When installing, self-tapping screws or nails are used. Small holes - putty. Before installing the baguettes, it is necessary to install triangular mortgages of wood in the corner between the wall and the ceiling, and the cornice should be attached to them.

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How to cut a corner?

High-quality installation of a baguette requires the correctness of the cut corners. How to do it and what will you need?

• The miter box is the most popular tool used in this type of work. It looks like a tray with grooves made of aluminum, plastic or wood. The grooves are located at angles and are guides for the knife blade. The baseboard is cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
• If you are using a foam product, you can adjust it in place using a sharp knife or sandpaper.
• If the structure is wooden, use a file.

To measure the length of the bar for the inside corner, measure the distance between the walls, and for the outside - from the corner to the wall.

Important! Attach the ceiling plinth only after adjusting the corners of the adjacent plank. First check if the joint is right by attaching the strips to the wall on the floor in the required corner.

Now on sale you can find corner trims. When using them, just cut the elements perpendicularly and paste them into the corners. No fit required.

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Stock footage

Before buying, study all the features and installation conditions of a baguette. The quality of installation and appearance directly determines how your room will ultimately look. Take responsibility for this work so that you don’t have to redo anything.