The design of the window opening plays an important role in interior design. Often the cornice does not fit the style and there is a need to hide it. This can be done in various ways, which we will consider later in the article.
How the cornice is hidden behind the ceiling plinth
Materials
First you need to choose the baseboard itself. It should be wide and have a flat base for mounting on the ceiling. It is worth remembering that the product will also play a decorative role. Therefore, its color and texture should be in harmony with the style of the room. It is better to refuse gypsum stucco, as it is heavy and requires enhanced installation. You will also need glue to fix the polyurethane structures. It quickly sets and reliably fastens textures. Prepare a tape measure, scissors, drill, screwdriver, screws, dowel-nails, metal profile.
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Description of work
To complete the work, basic knowledge of installing the skirting board on the ceiling is required. In general, the process looks quite simple. Follow these steps:
- You should start with the manufacture of drywall boxes. The parameters depend on the border and the supporting element. Assembly is carried out using special nails. Some craftsmen prefer a box a couple of centimeters more than a baseboard. However, this is a matter of taste.
- First, drywall parts are cut, and only then the elements are fixed.
- To securely install the structure, perforated corners are attached to all bends.
- The surface is putty, and after drying, with the help of sandpaper, the base is leveled.
- The box can be painted in any color.
- Now you can glue the baseboard. The glue is applied evenly, the part is pressed tightly to the surface. To make the room look holistic, such skirting boards are mounted around the entire perimeter of the room.
How the cornice is hidden behind the stretch ceiling base
The cornice device is usually thought out at the stage of installing the stretch ceiling, but before the start of the tension of the plane itself. This is one of the most modern design techniques.
Materials
To work, you will need the following:
- A block of wood with a cross section of 5 x 5 cm, equal to the length of the wall with a window.
- Reinforced metal corners. They will be the main burden.
- Console made of plastic or aluminum on which curtains are hung.
- Wall profiles used for stretch ceilings.
Description of work
Before starting the installation of a stretch ceiling, it is important to make marks at what level it will be. After this, you can begin to mount the cornice:
- determine the place where you plan to hang the curtains;
- draw a line on which the beam will be fixed;
- step back a distance equal to the width of the bar. On this line, corners with a pitch of 80 cm will be mounted to the base;
- with the help of dowels, install the cornice;
- on a wooden block, attach a baguette for future tension coating.
How to hide a ledge under drywall
When installing plasterboard false ceilings, a recess is immediately mounted to place a cornice thereafter. Plasterboard structures can have complex shapes. This allows you to realize the most ambitious project ideas. Deepening in drywall can be done independently. It should be next to the window, and its dimensions depend on the curtains. For thin tulle, 3-4 cm is enough, and for curtains - 10-15 cm.
REFERENCE! You can make an ordinary rectangular box around the perimeter of the cornice.
Materials
To work, you will need a tape measure, a metal long ruler, a knife, a hacksaw, paint, brushes, a wooden block, steel corners, nail dowels. Prepare gloves and a step ladder for work at height.
Description of work
In order for the curtains and all fasteners to be hidden from the eyes, it is necessary to correctly indicate the depth of the niche. First you need to think about the method of attachment. Along the window wall you can attach a wooden ceiling to the ceiling using self-tapping screws or anchor bolts. Instead of a bar, a steel corner is often attached. Further, the ceiling profiles are attached to a bar or corner. Mark the height at which the ceiling canvas will be fixed. In this case, the details of the hidden fasteners for curtains should be installed before the beam. Install the lighting of a separate zone, if it is provided by the project. You can also make a separate box in which the cornice will hide. The assembly technology is identical to the technology described in the first paragraph.
IMPORTANT! Finishing the recess in the ceiling is not necessary, since after completion of the repair work it will no longer be visible.
A hidden cornice will allow you to visually expand the space and add style and lightness to it. Depending on the decoration of the ceiling and walls, you can choose the most suitable option for hanging curtains. In most cases, it is better to hide the curtain rods simultaneously with the installation of the ceiling.
