Ceiling curtains in the suspended ceiling How to choose methods of attachment

Stretch ceilings are increasingly decorate private homes, apartments, offices. This is understandable. They require no maintenance, do not lose its properties over time, serve a long time, have an attractive appearance. To emphasize the original design of the ceiling structure, you need to choose the right curtains. An ideal goal would be hidden curtains, which is installed prior to installation itself tensioning ceiling structure. On peculiarities of the eaves, their installation details described in this article.

Short description

For suspended structures there are no special types of cornices, curtains. They are a normal thin rod. Attach it can be on the wall, on a base ceiling. The method of fixing depends not only functionality, but also the aesthetic effect. By installing curtain curtain for suspended ceiling, will visually increase the height of the room, to hide unsightly details of the construction. It is also a great opportunity to mount a backlight in a niche. It will give special chic interior.

Kinds

species	a brief description of
wooden	It represents a massive, heavy construction. They have a presentable appearance. Ideal fit into the classic interior style.
plastic	Have good strength, light weight, affordable price.
aluminum	They can take different shapes. Characterized by high strength, elasticity. Usually complemented by decorative overlays.
steel	Characterized by excellent durability. Able to withstand heavy loads. Suitable for massive curtains.

select the Features

So, what better curtains at a stretch ceiling? When choosing a rod to be placed on the ceiling, use the following guidelines:

• plastic models will become the best option for light curtains, tyuley;
• heavy curtains better fix on the ledge of a string of steel products;
• the easiest one for installation models are made of aluminum. With their help, you can repeat any unusual ceiling shape.

How to hang the curtain?

Is attached to the ceiling curtains stretch ceiling is quite simple. First of all, you need to buy a cornice with all accessories: hooks, caps, decorative ribbon. Next, you need to select the desired method of installation. Them there are only two:

• traditional;

  Scheme open via fastening wooden beams

• hidden.

  Driving installation in a niche - a hidden method

The first method involves fixing the curtains to the suspended ceilings. More precisely - at the portion where the BS has been previously installed. BS is a special platform made of timber, plywood, plastic.

When hiding mounting structure is mounted on a small draft ceiling portion. It is specifically left builders.

Required tools

To mount the cornice need the following tools:

• pencil tape (meter)
• construction thread level
• sandpaper,
• screws,
• hammer,
• dowels,
• screwdriver.

Installation Instructions

The traditional way.

1. First, you need to buy cornice, to prepare the mortgage. Do it in advance, then you do not have to disassemble the ceiling structure. As the mortgage is usually used wooden beams (at least - the metal profiles). His expose on the level. Angles, timber edges should be carefully handle with sandpaper.

   Scheme fastening ceiling cornice directly to the web tension ceiling

2. Securing a mortgage. To consolidate the use punch, dowels.

   The supporting bar for the subsequent installation of the cornice

3. Marking. At this stage, you need to try on the ledge to the canvas, noting the place of fixture placement. Places where the curtains will be attached, should coincide with the locations of mortgages.

   Marking surface for mounting - calculation of niche width

4. Mounting. Installation is carried out by means of screws. securing better place further protect the reinforcing tape.

   Installation of a mortgage under the ceiling curtain

Attaching a hidden eaves.

1. Buying cornice. In modern kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms are increasingly hiding cornices from prying eyes in special niches. In the niche you can install the curtain from any liked the material. You need to be guided only by the weight curtains.

   Plastic three-row curtain rod is well suited for installation in the niche

   Optimal indentation internal recess edge wall with a window of 100-200 mm, depth 100 mm

2. Installation of suspended ceilings. At this stage the niche itself. Near the window when installing the ceiling need to leave a small portion of the blister. There can be installed lighting in the future. It will make the interior more attractive room.

   Scheme ceiling cornice mounting in a niche under the eaves without inflection web

   Layout hidden eaves of stretch ceiling in the alcove under the eaves with a bend canvas

3. Installing the cornice. For this use the usual screws. Masking curtains will create an interesting design effect - flowing curtains. Such curtains hidden even in the photo looks amazing.

   Niche-ledge for tension ceiling looks very impressive

Actual installation tips, photo examples

To hang up the product properly, safely, it is necessary to know a few useful tricks. When markup definitely need to check how it will be positioned against the ledge of the window. From an aesthetic point of view, it must be placed strictly in parallel. Self-tapping screws to secure the location of the step should not be more than 50 centimeters. If you plan backlight assembly, the wires in the future should be to build in advance.

common errors

The most common mistake is the wrong choice of the cornice. Many people trying to save money, buy a plastic rod. However, hang heavy curtains on them can not. Choose need not only for aesthetic, price parameters. First of all, you should consider the weight of the blind. Another popular mistake - the beginning of the installation without pre-applied markings. Nothing to do "by eye" is impossible, even with a good experience.

Wall or ceiling curtains: which is better?

When choosing a method of fixing, please note the following important points.

• Wall curtains hang better to choose a multi-layered, heavy curtains if desired. This is true for classical interiors.
• If you want a special way to emphasize the curtains, it is better to choose a ceiling cornice, set it in a niche. This will provide an opportunity to integrate the backlight.
• Ceiling models can be installed on virtually any distance from the window opening.
• The problem of modern apartments is a low height rooms. Placing curtains on the ceiling, it will be able to cope with this defect. Curtains visually make the room above, more comfortable. Wall the same design on the contrary - to help cope with the problem of too high rooms.

Video: How to mount the cornice to Stretch Ceilings

Photo examples ceiling cornices, enshrined in various ways on the suspended ceiling: