Depending on the design of the stretch ceiling, the way to install the eaves changes. Naturally, it is physically impossible to attach a cornice to a thin film, and it is not always justified to attach it to a wall in a modern interior. Therefore, this article discusses two types of fastening curtains under stretch ceilings.
In addition to the traditional fastening of the cornice for curtains, to the wall or ceiling, with a stretch ceiling, another original variant is available - a hidden curtain.
With this arrangement, new design possibilities open up, and the room seems to be higher, since the plank is not visible.
Important! It is necessary beforehand (before installing the stretch ceiling) to determine the type of fastening of the eaves. For example, the installation of the eaves on mortgages will become impossible after the finished repair of the ceiling.
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The main difference between the installation of the cornice under the stretch ceiling is the need for reliable support for its attachment. In the future, it will “hide” behind the hinged structure, so that only one cornice will remain in sight. The function of the support is performed by mortgages - a metal profile or wooden beams attached to a concrete ceiling.
Thus, the fastening for curtains will turn out invisible, since the crossbar is recessed in the interceiling space.
It will be necessary to make a stretch ceiling with a niche in which the cornice will be hidden.
Note! If wood mortgages are used in repairs, they must be treated with a special antiseptic before installation, which will protect the wood not only from fungal damage, but also from pests.
If the installation team stretch the ceiling will repair the team, you should pre-specify all the nuances of installing the eaves. Most likely, professionals will recommend to pre-strengthen the canvas on the attachment points of the cornice to the uneven bars.
Before buying, it is desirable to determine the approximate design of curtains.
For light curtains, a plastic bar is enough; for heavy curtains, you need a durable aluminum or metal curtain rod.
You can independently install mortgages - this will give an advantage over the measurements, as it will immediately mark the location in the drawing. Without professional skills, installing a cornice in this way is difficult, but quite realistic, if you carefully follow the instructions.
In the niche, you can install both ceiling and wall models, but it is better to give preference to the first option.
The installation process is as follows.
Depending on the number of curtains, you need to purchase one, two, three or four-row cornice.
That's all! Having fixed the ceiling cornice to the suspended ceiling, it remains to choose the “decoration” for the windows. Pastel curtain or bright curtain - it all depends on the interior preferences. Since the cornice is placed a little lower, the hand easily reaches to the hooks.
If you hang the ceiling tire across the entire width of the room, you can move the curtains on either side of the window.
So more light will enter the room.
Additional Information! After installing the suspended structure, the height of the ceiling in the room fell slightly. If the curtains have already been purchased, their size will need to be shortened.
If behind the shoulders there is some experience in carrying out repairs, there will not be much difficulty in creating a niche. But, having absolutely no knowledge and skills in this matter, difficulties may arise. Fortunately, having dealt with some nuances, it is possible relatively easily and quickly to mount a niche yourself.
For lightweight, designed for tulle and thin curtains, a width of a few centimeters is sufficient.
Usually a room with a ready-made stretch ceiling has a special gap (10-25 cm) between the window and the hinged structure, designed to install a curtain rail for curtains. Niche for curtains in the stretch ceiling can be of various lengths.
When determining the width take into account the size of the window sill and the position of the battery. To hang the curtains straight, they should not touch the radiator.
The length most often coincides with the length of the wall.
The minimum size is slightly wider than the window, at least 10-15 cm on each side, and the curtains should cover the edges of the window sill.
You should consider the presence of a balcony outside the window, which also affects the design of the niche. Heading back from the balcony to the room, you will definitely want to take a look at the new ceiling. The first thing in sight will be the eaves niche in the ceiling for curtains, and here you may find an unpleasant mistake - the open back side, through which the “insides” of the stretch ceiling are viewed.
Additionally, you must take into account the dimensions of the eaves, hooks and curtain tape, they must be completely hidden behind the canvas.
Important! To avoid this, it is necessary to take into account the design features in advance and install a two-level ceiling.The point is that installing additional fasteners helps to stretch the canvas into the inside of the niche.
It is important to provide additional space if you plan to install a hidden lighting system.
Instructions for creating a ceiling niche and fastening the eaves.
In too deep a niche (for example, in two-tier constructions, the indent can reach 40-50 cm) it is inconvenient to fasten the crossbar and hang the curtains.
For the arrangement of the secret eaves use a plasterboard box, mortgage from a bar or a special profile for stretch ceilings.
Additional Information! In order to glue the ceiling plinth in front of the niche, it is necessary to attach a sheet of plasterboard to its inner wall, retreating from the edge of the ceiling exactly at the distance of the plinth itself.
Not only does the installation of a niche not take a lot of time and effort, so also the option with a hidden ledge has a number of advantages.
The advantages of the drywall box are that when hanging curtains there is no contact with the stretch ceiling.
With good use in the interior, the ceiling moldings successfully complement the stretch ceilings.
Flowing curtains have a special aesthetic magic and are able even in the gray interior to create a small designer revolution.
If you decide that curtain rails for stretch ceilings are best done in a hidden manner, then carefully examine the various options that have already been successfully tested in modern interiors.
You should first of all start from the fact that in the end you want to see in your apartment or house.
This creates the impression of a higher room.
The tensioning canvas opens wide design possibilities.
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