The design of the stretch ceiling is quite simple, but it is unlikely to be able to be mounted on its own. But in terms of fastening, it requires much less work, unlike drywall constructions, since the profile for fixing the ceiling sheet is located only around the perimeter of the room. However, there is one small detail in the design - the gap between the canvas and the wall, which remains after installation, and if it is not closed, the ceiling will not take on an aesthetic appearance. There are two options for solving this problem:
- a special masking tape that is inserted into the groove of the web attachment profile;
- skirting board for stretch ceiling, which is mounted on the adhesive to the wall.
With the first option, everything is clear: to close the slot, it is enough to cut the tape to size and, with a little effort, insert it into the groove of the profile. Although there are several nuances that should be considered when choosing this material:
- A ribbon of the color of the ceiling will visually expand its area.
- Tape to the color of the walls will make them visually higher.
- A contrasting tape will highlight the boundaries of the ceiling, but at the same time emphasize all the roughnesses of the walls, so they should be perfect.
But in order to install a skirting board for a stretch ceiling, you will need to first determine the material and shape of this element of the ceiling decor.
Types of skirting boards for glossy ceilings
Today in construction stores a wide selection of shapes and colors of this material is presented: plastic and polyurethane, narrow and wide, painted and painted in wood and stone. So even the most fastidious buyer will be able to find skirting boards for stretch ceilings to their taste. Photos of skirting boards in the interior will help to finally determine, because from the choice of such a small detail, a room can take on completely different guises. However, polyurethane skirting has an advantage over plastic, as it is easy to repaint.
Mounting skirting boards for stretch ceilings
As with the installation of any other design, there are rules:
- High-quality gluing will be achieved only if the wall is perfectly smooth and clean.
- A skirting board for a stretch ceiling should ideally combine with a canvas in color and style.
- Without the experience of such work, it is better not to risk sticking the skirting boards on your own, but to entrust this to a specialist.
- It is better to paint the baseboard before gluing it to the wall.
- The baseboard for the stretch ceiling is glued before wallpapering.
- It is strictly forbidden to glue the plinth to the ceiling!
- The corners of the baseboard are cut using a hacksaw and a special tool - a miter box.
- Cracks in the joints are sealed with putty or sealant.
When choosing a masking tape or skirting under a stretch ceiling, you need to remember that this is an important decorative element, and it should not "overload" the overall picture of the room, but only emphasize all the splendor of the luxurious ceiling decoration. It should also be noted that a qualitatively glued baseboard can last a long time and survive more than one wallpaper update.