Ceiling cornices: what are the dimensions, fastening methods

Window curtains - an integral part of the interior of modern apartment. They carry both aesthetic and practical value, protecting the premises from glare and prying eyes. To secure the curtains need to install a cornice. How they work, and what are, try to understand this article.

Ceiling cornices: differences on a functional basis

Functionally, they are divided into:

• single-row;
• two-row;
• three-row.

Single row is designed to secure the same type fabric and is well suited to any one style interior.

DIL is most common, it can occur in two rows of fasteners, making it more saturated the window opening.

With the help of three-row made exclusive design ideas to create the interior windows.

In some cases it is better to choose the ceiling mount

There are the following options:

• need shuttered panoramic windows;
• to achieve the visual effect of greater height of the room with long curtains;
• the presence of minor bugs in the apartment;
• the end of the window opening is located close to the ceiling, to install no place;
• walls are made of a material which does not allow firmly fix the bracket;
• cold air access restrictions - arched shape gives good insulation;
• attract more attention to the canvas and hide profile of trim strip.

Line anchor

It is important to bear in mind that the product is mounted on a ceiling surface or native to the previously fixed rail, or to the platforms. Today, there are two styles:

1. A method of open type, wherein the mounting is performed first hidden columns, and then to lock systems.
2. The method of closed type - Assemble the native ceiling where the ledge is mounted over the deck.

The first method is the simplest and most common. For the second method requires certain skills, but the result is worth the candle.

Materials for manufacturing

In order to properly make a choice from a wide range of products available on the market have to be based on two basic conditions:

1. Compliance with the stylistic features of the interior.
2. The material should exhibit good characteristics of practicality and durability, from which it is made.

The profiles can be made of metal or plastic. Articles made of plastic has been notably close analogy of metal. They can boast of its low price, have a wide range of colors, as well as a variety of options of the invoice, which allows to realize greater design solutions.

Metal analogue made of black chrome or stainless steel, nickel, bronze, brass-based, and aluminum. They stand in a more expensive price segment unlike their plastic counterparts, but the high price is offset by long service life and a smart appearance, fit almost any decor.

Plastic moldings, a description of the pros and cons

• Weight. Designs are for light, medium and heavy curtains. This takes into account the weight of the web and concomitant components.
• Species. It can be mounted to the ceiling or wall, have a universal mount.
• profile tires. Have a hollow structure or with the content. In the first case design gives a very easy, but also lightweight fabric chosen. Filled profile retaining heavier curtains, is tough and has a more pronounced relief.
• type of management. There are both electrically operated or opened and closed manually. Electric drive is becoming more and more popular, while having a low cost.

Note! Provided that the current rails for heavy curtains made of plastic, which is attached to heavy structures are strong enough, it is recommended to use a combination product with a metal base having an enhanced strength.

The following table, consider the positive and negative sides of plastic:

pros	Minuses
Have a lower price compared to metal counterparts.	It looks stylish less compared with metal products.
Easy installation and serviceability.	Have low strength in comparison with metal and wooden counterparts.
Durability and reliability.
Versatility. Design used in the premises under any climatic conditions. The material does not accumulate moisture, does not rust, is non-flammable, does not conduct electricity.
Harmonizes with all types of interiors.
Made of environmentally friendly material, suitable for use in children's institutions. Minimal risk of allergic reactions in children.
Easy care.

Aluminum ceiling cornices. Description, advantages and disadvantages

Aluminum construction is very light and durable, it gives them an advantage over wood and plastic counterparts.

The following types of aluminum profiles:

• in the form of a circular rod;
• tire with special hooks;
• String type.

In the first embodiment, the suspension is in the form of rings or loops. It has a standard shape and does not differ from the curtains.

A tire characterized by rod shape, inside which move the loop for attachment. It is attached to the ceiling and can be used not only for decorating the windows. With it, the room is divided into separate zones.

Analogues of string type are commonplace, they are fixed to the ceiling, but are included in a separate group.

Table discussed advantages and disadvantages of aluminum products:

pros	Minuses
Lightweight.	The higher price.
Easy to install.	You need to buy additional components.
A variety of models.
high durability
Possibility to divide the room into separate zones.

Installation, installation tips, types of attachment

Often the question arises: how to fix the profile is more reliable? When complicating the design weight of the product becomes larger. Much depends on the surface on which the structure to be installed. Naturally, it should be very strong, otherwise, may collapse.

Note! Before installation, it is recommended to fill the resin fixing hole. When mounting to a brick wall instead of the dowels used wooden plugs.

To install the cornices on the ceiling will need a set of tools:

• ladders;
• punch;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• level.

Initially determined by the place where the mount will be made. This must be done so that it does not interfere with the opening and closing of windows. His part is to act so that the curtain does not cling to the windowsill. Also takes into account the width of the battery of departure, if it is under the window opening.

It is necessary to competently make a layout, keeping the same size at the edges of the window. To install using multiple items of fasteners.

The process of mounting a round cornice

1. Punch to make holes for dowels.
2. Screws fasten the brackets.
3. It is necessary to check the distance before the final installation and securely attach the bracket.
4. Wear rings on the post and to ensure their fixation.
5. Along the edges of the clips must be installed in order to avoid slipping extreme ring with rods.

Setting String cornice

The basis for fixing the curtains to the eaves is a flexible steel strings. It is not suitable for heavy curtains. In most cases, they are fixed to the ceiling surface. To do this, you must do the following:

1. Drill holes in the wall.
2. Insert the dowel and screw fastening.
3. Thread the string and pull it.

   The main thing here - reliable fastening anchors in the ceiling material

4. Set a decorative box to the desired location.

Installation of cornices

In order to visually enlarge the space and make installation of the ceiling. They approach the rope curtains, to focus attention on the canvas. It is most often installed in small spaces. This option is acceptable in the case where the walls are made of drywall.

Assembly work, first calculate the product length. To add the length of the window opening of 40 cm, which allows you to open the window completely.

Note! To make it easy to open and close the window, the curtains did not fit with close to the wall - the flight must be at least 10 cm.

The following actions are performed at installation works:

1. Prepare the surface - if the product will be adjacent plinth, it must be removed.
2. Mark the area with the same space from the edge of the wall.
3. The decorative plate is installed immediately.
4. To install the need to drill holes in the ceiling, the distance between the fastening elements should not exceed 50-60 cm.

   The first element is fixed straight eave, at the last - arched details

5. You must install the hooks with caps.

Note! For attaching the product to the surface of the drywall special plugs are used. Their difference is that they open inside for a better connection. It is necessary to take into account the load: 5kg to 8kg and ceiling to the walls.

Mounting on suspended ceiling

When installed on a suspended ceiling, before the fix, set the mortgages.

Perform the following steps:

1. On the surface, mark out the entire room area for the mount.
2. Through the marked area is fixed timber, processed primer mixture.
3. Attach a profile to a block of wood through the fabric of PVC.

   The holes in the film do carefully so as not to damage the fabric

4. In the places where the fastener holes and set propalivayutsya ring.

Examples and Photos in the interior

This chapter presents a photo of ceiling curtains for curtains, suitable for different living rooms. To date, the product market for fixing curtains of various materials presented in abundance. Translate any design decision in the design of window openings is not difficult. However, one should take into account a lot of nuances, like the choice of products and in the installation of the cornice, not to make bad mistakes and achieve a good result.

Video on how to securely fasten the cornice on the ceiling of plasterboard suspended protolok