How to glue the plinth to the tension ceiling?

Today, stretch ceilings are very popular not only because of their simple installation and theirdecorative qualities. They are considered one of the most durable finishes. You can endlessly paste the wallpaper and repaint the walls, while the ceiling remains unchanged. When the installation of the stretch ceiling has already been made, it becomes necessary to hide the small gaps between the finishing material on the wall and the ceiling. This disadvantage can easily be eliminated with ceiling skirting, which is also called fillet. However, for this it is necessary to understand the question of how to glue the plinth to the tension ceiling. In this article, it will be about this.

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Types of fillets

To complement the stretch ceiling design, different types of skirting boards can be used:

• Foam plastic - characterized by low weight, low price, easy processing, and the possibility of mounting directly on the wallpaper. However, the foam itself is fragile, fire-hazardous and not plastic.
• Extruded polystyrene foam - a thick, flexible, but quite heavy plinth. It does not support burning, however, its price is slightly higher than the foam product. For its installation, it is necessary to clean the wallpaper.
• Plastic - fillets of this material perfectly imitate metal, ceramics, wood, stone. Plastic products are durable, light and practical. If necessary, such skirting boards can be repainted in the desired color. However, their disadvantage is that they are not suitable for mounting on uneven walls.
• Wooden is considered to be the most environmentally friendly, and therefore its price is higher than for other models of skirting boards. It is fixed on a wall with the help of wooden or metal fasteners.

After understanding the possible types of fillets for stretch ceilings, you will be able to find the best product for your performance, quality and price.

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Features of the

technology First of all, it should be noted that the very setting of the question of how to glue a ceiling skirting to a stretch ceiling is wrong, because the fillets are mounted directly to the wall. The reasons for this are as follows:

• The structure of the PVC film, from which the stretch coating is made, is rather thin, so the adhesive can easily damage it, and sometimes even dissolve the material.
• After drying, the adhesive gives an uneven tension, which can lead to creases around the perimeter of the ceiling.
• The stretch ceiling does not have a rigid fixation; therefore, from the draft or pressure, the coating can move, which is why it is unlikely to glue the plinth qualitatively.
• If it becomes necessary to remove the plinth, it can be detached from the wall, whereas it is almost impossible to unfasten it from damage without damage.

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Materials for the work of

So, how to glue the ceiling skirting from foam on the wallpaper and stretch ceiling so that over time it does not fall off?

• It is necessary to select fillets with a wide vertical side, which will result in a large area for adhesion.
• If we talk about the size, then the length of the skirting will depend on the features of the room - the shape of the ceiling, its area. Often, medium items are used at 1.3 m, however, a material with a length of 2 m can also be used.
• You can buy special, ready-made "corners" for gluing corners, or make them yourself with a sharp knife and stool.

Important! When buying, pay attention to the fact that all the material was from one lot - in this case it will not differ either in color, in size, or in any other characteristics.

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Mounting process

Before attaching the plinth to the tension ceiling, you must stock up on all the required tools. You will need:

• Measuring tape or other measuring instrument.
• Mounting knife.
• Pencil.
• Spatula.
• The chair.
• Chopping cord.

Also you will need a stepladder and a piece of clean cloth, with which you can immediately remove the remnants of the adhesive. In order not to stain the belt itself, it can be glued to ordinary food film - so you effectively protect the ceiling.

Important! If you do not have a chair, you can do it yourself. Make a tray of three boards along the width of your skirting board, then make the desired opening using a protractor or square.

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Another couple of nuances before mounting

How and when to glue the ceiling skirting - before painting or after? This issue is also interesting for those who are going to improve their housing after installing a new coating. As a rule, these decorative elements are fixed before they are painted. However, in the case of stretch ceilings, it is possible to install already painted products, because after their finishing processing there is a risk of staining the paint with a paint.

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Edging the skirting boards on the

wallpaper. Normally, the tensioning cloth is installed at the final stage of work, that is, after painting and painting the walls. It should be noted that the masters recommend that they do this until the finish coat is applied. But you will agree that it is simply not advisable to tear off wallpaper only in order to secure the plinth.

We will tell you how to glue the ceiling skirting to the stretch ceiling, or rather to the wallpapered or painted walls:

• For work you will need a transparent or white glue that will not darken over time and will not spoil the whole appearance. For example, you can buy "Titan", "Moment Superstrength" or "Moment Editing".
• Starting the gluing is necessary from the corner. In this case, prepare the "corners" of the ceiling skirting in advance or cut them yourself with the help of a chair.
• Apply the adhesive mixture to the inside of the skirting. Wait a few seconds, the glue grabs, and then press the product against the wall according to the markings.
• In places where there are irregularities on the wall, the plinth should be pressed tightly, and if necessary - fix it with the help of paint tape, which after drying the glue will have to be removed.
• First you can glue the skirting boards to all corners, and then connect them in even pieces. Another option - to fix the material in one corner, and then continue to the next. In this case, you need to measure how many whole pieces you will need. If the distance from the last of them is less than 7 meters, it is better to cut the fillet a little to lengthen the corner element.
• The adhesive mixture is applied not only to the inner surface, but also to the butt which will be joined to the next element.
• Immediately remove adhesive immediately with a clean rag.
• You can paint the skirting board after the glue has completely dried.

Important! If you are installing a heavy plinth, then after applying the marking, you can use the mounting knife, cut along the specified line and remove the strip of wallpaper where the material will be fixed.

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Install skirting board before the finish of the walls of the

How to glue the skirting board to the stretch ceiling installed in the last stage of the repair, or rather to the wall with the finish coat, you have already learned. Of course, it's better to glue the fillets on a clean surface( without paint and wallpaper), so if you have such an option, do the following:

1. Prepare the glue mix. You can also use a sealant or putty - with these materials you can easily hide the gaps that are inevitable in the event that the walls are uneven.
2. Adjust the skirting board "to dry" in order to check the joints and dimensions.
3. Dampen the inside of the fillet and the wall surface.
4. Using a putty knife, put the putty on the skirting board.
5. Tightly press the product against the wall so that the putty fills all the cracks.
6. Use a damp cloth to remove any debris.

Correctly selected skirting board will perfectly decorate the stretch ceiling, moreover, such products are durable. To glue the ceiling skirting to a stretch ceiling, in fact, is not as difficult as it might seem at first. Follow the instructions and recommendations, and you will succeed.