Window decoration in the room begins with the selection of curtains. Depending on the design of the room, they can be presented with light tulle curtains, massive designs of thick fabrics or decorative chains. But the curtains can't just hang in weightlessness over the windows. For this there are special ceiling moldings.
Almost the most common cornices - ceiling.
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Ceiling eaves are more favorable both on practical and aesthetic indicators, than usual wall. First, the design itself is installed on the ceiling. In the classic versions of the eaves installation is carried out in the middle of the wall section, which is located above the window. Thus, the upper edge of the curtains does not completely cover the space under the ceiling, creates extra horizontal lines and makes the walls visually shorter. Ceiling cornice eliminates all these shortcomings.
Hanging curtains on the ceiling cornice is much easier than it sometimes seems to non-professionals.
Secondly, ceiling moldings have many options for the design and construction:
Ceiling cornices are a very good design.
Some types of ceiling cornices can cover the upper part of curtains with frames, which can also be of different sizes, colors, styles and materials. For example, a plastic frame with a touch like that of a ceiling is suitable for a classic interior. A minimalism and modernity will emphasize the metal of a light shade.
For jacquard or country interior can be used wooden frames.
Third, curtain rods may vary in shape:
Ceiling eaves for curtains perfectly proved when using.
Fourth, many options for attaching fabric to the eaves. They can be presented in the form:
To curtain hung beautifully, the distance between the hooks should not exceed six centimeters.
However, all these types are not universal for each type of eaves. For example, curtain rods, consisting of only one string, are best used in rooms where windows are decorated with light tulle so that the design can withstand the weight of the fabric.
Beautifully selected curtains for the ceiling cornice add comfort to the room.
Important! On one row of strings or hooks, there is only one cloth fabric. Otherwise, fastenings inside the eaves may not support the weight of all curtains.
If in the interior you need to achieve maximum layering or complexity of window decoration, then it is better to use a plastic ceiling cornice for curtains of a two-row type of fastening with hooks. They better withstand dense and heavy tissue.
A multitude of rows will allow placing several types of fabrics and decorative elements on one window.
How to hang the curtains on the ceiling cornice on the hooks, if the design itself is not yet ready? No, so first you need to go through several stages of preparation and direct installation:
It is necessary to measure the length of the ceiling cornice and the height of the room.
Installing an already fully assembled eaves, although it requires more time and other people's help, but it is much easier than redoing all the work yourself several times. After all, it is at the assembly stage that it becomes clear what specific length the eaves are needed. And if necessary, you can adjust its dimensions with a hacksaw or return to the store.
It is necessary to pre-select the appropriate shape and design of the ceiling holder.
Important! At the assembly stage it is better to immediately fix all the hooks on which the curtains will hang, with the help of plugs. After installing the product it will not be so easy to do it.
The next stage is markup. All you need is a pencil, a ruler and a building level. With these stationery data, you must draw a straight line over the entire length of the eaves, constantly measuring the distance from the wall with a ruler. If the eaves have only two attachment points to the wall, then on the straight line you need to symmetrically mark the points of attachment.
Depending on the style of the curtain ensemble, a holder with the required number of rows should be installed on the ceiling.
Curtain rods are always installed on a hard and stable surface. Therefore, the sequence of installation (the third stage) is practically the same in all cases. An exception is the method of fastening the eaves.
The third stage - installation for a concrete ceiling is carried out using a dowel nails or glue, which can withstand from 15 to 80 kg / cm.
Before you begin to install the ceiling holder, you must carefully study the instructions attached to the bottom.
To install with adhesive, you must perform the following.
The successful fastening of curtain cloths will depend on competently executed work.
Over the next 3 days, the glue will dry, so immediately hang curtains on it is not recommended.
Such fasteners have high wear resistance.
Important! If the fabric for the eaves is light, then the bolts and screws are located at a distance of 60-70 cm. In case the curtains are heavy, then it is reduced to 20-50 cm.
In order to curtain products hung beautiful folds, you need to know how to use the different types of fasteners to properly hang the curtains on the ceiling cornice.
Important! The holes for each type of fastening are different: for anchors, the holes in the ceiling and on the tire are the same, and for screws, 1.5 - 2 mm less.
When the tire is securely fastened, it remains only to insert the hooks inside and hang the curtain itself.
All calculations as to correctly measure the curtains should be made only after the eaves have been installed. This rule works in all cases, regardless of what type of cornice (ceiling or wall).
The beauty of curtains depends largely on how they are hung.
For the production of all measurements it is necessary to take a building tape measure. The desired size of 3 meters. So that it can be used to calculate not only the height, but also the width of the fabric.
With the help of a wide ribbon you can form beautiful folds.
As for the measurement of the length itself, it directly depends on individual preferences. Curtains can be shortened to the window sill, to the radiator, long not related to the floor or vice versa with a margin, etc. But, no matter what, one general rule works: measurements should be made not at the lowest point of the eaves, but at the place of fastening the fabric. Hooks, rings, clothespins, etc. This rule does not work only in cases where the fabric is fixed with ties or eyelets.
For the manufacture of lightweight curtains are used soft fabrics that are well amenable to drape.
A feature of curtains on the tape is that they are attached to the hooks from the curtain tape. They are hidden on the seamy side of the canvas and are one of the key parts of the curtains. Therefore, measurements should be carried out taking into account the presence of the tape, and not just the length of the curtain web.
Hooks are used to attach the curtains to the profile cornice.
For each option, the length of the curtains work the unspoken rules on how many centimeters they should be from the nearest horizontal surface, namely:
On the overall decoration of the room can affect not only the quality of the material, but also the method of fixing the curtains.
After the fabric length was calculated according to the requirements, it is time to take care of the curtain braid, for which the curtain fabric clings to the curtain rod. Its standard size in width is 6 cm, and it has two lines for fastening.
Many curtains on the ceiling moldings are fixed precisely on the braid.
So that the braid covers the hooks and does not add extra centimeters to the main curtain length, it is sewn to the upper edge of the fabric by a quarter of its width. And the fabric itself is hung by the bottom near row of hooks.
Everything should be combined and in harmony with the decor of the room.
Thus, the calculations will look like this. Measuring the length from the fastening to the floor - we got a figure of 247 cm. We add 6 cm of braid to this indicator and subtract 3 cm to close the hook or ring on which the product will hang. There are still 3 cm, which make up the second row of loops and place the accession of the fabric. As a result, the canvas turns out to be 250 cm. It is this indicator that should be indicated when ordering.
It is also worth considering the functional purpose of the curtains, that is, whether they will constantly move apart and retract.
Having chosen a fixture suitable for your ceiling, you can hang curtains and enjoy a cozy home interior.
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