Flexible cornices: ceiling and wall, sliding

In recent years, new technology, based on the asymmetric balance incorporated into the design of interiors. This design involves the use of windows with bay, arched or curved frames. Making complex apertures are best performed using a flexible ceiling cornices - elastic belt structure, which can take different forms, depending on the interior solutions room.

Description and characteristics of flexible cornice for curtains: advantages and disadvantages

The length of the cornice is 6 meters. Flexible tape can be cut transversely to the desired size. This will not affect the technical characteristics and appearance of the fastening system.

Options flexible cornice

1. Profile.
2. Supports fixing bar in the desired position.
3. Plugs, used for fixing the edges of the bases.
4. Brackets, adjusting the distance between the cornice and the wall.
5. Hooks for hanging curtains (lower - for light curtains and upper - heavy curtains).

Some models are attached extension cords, allowing, if necessary, to increase the base system.

Flexible cornices has such advantages:

• presentable appearance;
• easy installation;
• affordable price;
• compact size;
• ease of sliding curtain guides.

However, in small rooms, these fastening systems take up too much space, visually reducing space of the room, while the decoration of the small window openings such designs would look too pretentious.

Material

Flexible moldings are made of:

• aluminum;
  

  The most common type - flexible aluminum cornice for curtains

• PVC;
  

  Another modern and stylish option for interior decoration - is a flexible plastic cornices

•  polyurethane.

Aluminum models more expensive than plastic, because of higher quality and durability, able to withstand the weight of 80 kg.

Features ceiling structures made of aluminum

Metal rods have a high strength, therefore they can be used for attaching curtains of dense materials (velvet, satin, velvet, Brocade, etc.).

The surface profiles not absorb dirt. Accordingly, the risk of mold and bacterial growth is completely excluded. Cleaning is performed eaves with a damp cloth without using chemical detergents.

Aluminum fasteners are resistant to mechanical and chemical influences, therefore, retain the original attraction for the entire period of operation.

The advantages of these models applies moisture, allows their use in the design of windows on loggias and balconies.

Cornice metal may consist of 2-4 rows.

Operational properties of plastic fastening systems

PVC profile is implemented in a variety of colors, so easy to pick up suitable option for any interior. Besides, the design of decorative elements can be attached (beads, ribbons, artificial flowers, thermo).

Among the advantages of these models need to be distinguished:

• thermal stability;
• simplicity of care;
• water resistance;
• chemical inertness.

When you purchase this option, you must take into account that it can only be a single-row or double-row. In addition, the curtains are too heavy he can not be hanged.

How to fix a flexible cornice?

Installation of flexible curtains is conducted on such algorithm.

1. On the wall or the ceiling mark the places for the installation profile.
2. For holders perforator drill holes at a distance of 50 cm.
3. Supports fixed using screws or dowels, nails.
   

   We install the brackets on the ceiling and decide on a long cornice

4. On the profile wear roller runners.
5. Cornice snapped on the brackets, cutting off the excess length.
6. The ends Profile close the side shields.
7. Curtains and blinds are fixed on the ledge with the help of hooks.

Such a structure should be installed only on the rough ceiling, because plasterboard ceilings can not withstand the severity of the mounting system and curtains.

If the flexible profile will only be used for light net curtains, it can simply be put on the glue.

Quality moldings easily bent at any angle. If you encounter difficulties with a PVC profile is heated it elektrofenom as warm plastic becomes more malleable. Warming up is performed sequentially: parts of warm, immediately giving it the desired shape.

Options for flexible moldings

Flexible curtains for the curtains, depending on the type of mount is divided into:

• ceiling;
• wall.

Ceiling profiles desirable for use in small rooms with low ceilings. Attaching to such a model is light and transparent curtains, you can visually enlarge the room. These fastening systems are well camouflages imperfections windows. They are also used for decorating doors arch shape, the canopy installation or screens in the bedroom.

Wall structure used for the decoration of the arches and windows with a rounded arch. In this case the substrate is mounted on holders fixed on the wall.

Depending on the shape of moldings are:

• straight;
• corner.
  

  Corner flexible cornice used for rooms with windows on two sides and allows you to make a single composition

Direct models are versatile in use and arched designed for large bay and dormer windows and space zoning.

Interesting examples in the interior

The most common area of ​​application is flexible moldings decorating the windows in the living room. Sometimes decorate profile LED lighting to create a loop around the room.

In addition, the flexible mounting system is used for the following purposes.

1. space zoning premises

The design allows you to divide the total area of ​​the room into separate parts (for work, leisure or study).

1. Creating screens or canopy over the bed

Profile with curtains on bunk provides protection from drafts and bright sunlight, harmful insects.

1. Mounting curtain in the bathroom

Cornice mounted in the bathroom, used for zoning combined bathroom or to separate the bath from the rest of the room. This technique is relevant for bathtubs with an angular, semi-circular or round shape.

1. bay windows design

Semicircular and round curtains for curtains fastened to the bay window, balance the proportions of the room and help to create a special atmosphere in the room comfort.

Such widespread use due to their small-sized moldings. Designs are almost invisible in the interior, so it focuses on the curtains or curtains.

Flexible ceiling cornice - a multi-purpose fastening system, which if necessary can be bent in any direction and at any angle.

Such structures are made of aluminum and PVC. Both options are practical, but metal models are capable of holding heavy layered curtains and plastic are used for light curtains and different decor.

Installation of flexible profiles is quite simple: on the surface makes the markup for the main attachment points, and then fix the structure on the brackets.

Curved moldings are used for decoration of window and door openings, selection room separate zones, hanging curtains in the bathroom, creating a canopy over the bed.

Video: Installation of flexible cornice for curtains

Photo gallery flexible moldings of various types in the interior: