The signboard “Baguette workshop” involuntarily evokes associations of some elegant chic. What is a baguette and what is it used for? The simplest explanation is the frame around an image, such as a picture or three-dimensional embroidery. But, in addition to this, baguettes for the ceiling are also used. In this case, the installation frame is understood to mean the structure on which the stretch ceiling is mounted.
Types of baguette for the ceiling
Masters will be happy to tell you what a baguette is. After all, this design was a real discovery in the field of repair. The distance between the wall and the baguette is covered by a masking gap. The baguette may be aluminum or made of PVC. But in that, and in another case, it will be distinguished by increased strength and lightness. Baguette for suspended ceilings may be invisible or, conversely, the design may provide the opportunity to see it around the perimeter of the room. An invisible baguette for a stretch ceiling allows you to hide all the surface irregularities, and from it you can create intricate designs - arches, waves, domes, etc.
Baguette Benefits
So, you have learned what baguette is. And if you, as the owner of the apartment, decide to use a baguette for your ceiling, you should think about how to fix the ceiling above your head. Typically, the bar is fixed to the wall with a hammer or screwdriver. During installation, it is worth equipping the puncher with a dust bag or a vacuum cleaner - so cleaning after repairs will become much less tiring. The most important nuance that you should pay attention to during installation is the determination of the lowest ceiling level in the room: the rest of the surface will need to be aligned with it. It will not be easy to cope with such a task without special equipment, because the teams of builders have in their arsenal a laser roulette, a range finder and other tools. PVC baguette is resistant to fire, it easily tolerates temperature changes, and also does not emit harmful substances into the air. Baguettes for the ceiling do not crumble, do not fade in the sun, and retain their appearance for a long time.
The process of attaching a baguette
Now you understand what a baguette is and what are its advantages when installing stretch ceilings. How is the structure attached? Installation begins with fixing the level on the wall; it must be marked so that the horizontal line drawn by the laser overlaps the perimeter. Holes are drilled in a baguette and a wall with a puncher, and the baguette is fixed with screws with a screwdriver. The fixing process is repeated every 10-15 cm, and no more than 3 cm should be retreated from the corner. Usually, the length of the strip of the baguette is 2.5 m, and it is joined only in the corners. Docking points need to be treated with masking tape. After installation, the structure can be checked for strength - for this you need to pry a baguette with the force of a finger.
There is another method of attaching the baguette - using mounting glue, which is applied with a dotted line to the bar, and then press it firmly against the wall. Defective places can be brought to perfection with a finishing putty.