The arrangement of the premises takes a lot of time and effort. To make housing comfortable, cozy and fill it with a favorable atmosphere, homeowners use a variety of elements for decoration. Using cutting-edge building materials and the latest technology, creating a stylish and attractive interior is even easier and faster. Each method of space design is original, has nuances and features. Recently, arched corners for decorating openings have become relevant and popular.
general information
Rectangular doorways in modern living quarters are rare. Instead, they create unique arches connecting adjacent rooms. Design and equip such ceilings using special corners for the arch. The main task of this design is to protect the walls, hiding existing bumps and surface defects. In addition, the arch acquires an attractive appearance and harmoniously complements the interior of the entire room.
The benefits of arched corners include:
- long term of operation;
- simplicity and ease of care;
- affordable and reasonable price;
- a large assortment.
Before proceeding with the design of the arch, study the options for fastenings, consider the range and determine the type of design.
Benefits
Trims for the design of doorways have such advantages as:
- Perfectly emphasize the smooth bends, highlight the entrance, make it interesting and unusual.
- Even if there are defects or irregularities on the wall - this is not a barrier to sticking.
- The plastic arch corner is resistant to temperature changes and does not deform with high humidity. These features allow you to install the item in the kitchen or in the bathroom.
- A wide selection of colors. A variety of colors allows you to realize any imagination and choose the right option.
- Long service life. Proper installation of the product contributes to longer use.
- Corners can be glued to a wooden, concrete or stone surface.
- Easy to clean. During cleaning, simply wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth.
- Additional processing of flexible arched corners is not needed.
Taking into account all the advantages, decorative elements can be considered a profitable option for arranging the interior of the room.
Types of corners
Without decorative corners it is impossible to imagine the design of the arch. Depending on the mounting location, the corners are divided into:
- Decorative, which are glued to the plaster, are intended for finishing, facing works. There are a lot of decorative elements, and they all differ in external characteristics and are made of a variety of materials. Unlike perforated corners, decorative ones do not have holes.
- Perforated glued under the plaster. Flexible corners are well attached to the putty due to special holes. They can be plastic or metal.
The main advantage of the material is flexibility - this allows you to design even curved structures. To install a corner, a lot of time is not needed, and this is also a big plus.
Cork corner
Cork arched corners are considered environmentally friendly material, since they are made of bark of cork wood. They have the following advantages:
- water tightness;
- elasticity;
- soundproof;
- ease;
- durability;
- non-flammability;
- ease;
- wear resistance;
- thermal insulation.
Installing such a corner is easy, so there is no need to seek help from specialists. It’s best to do it yourself. To prevent curvature and deformation of the surface, carefully measure the doorway before buying. If the measurements are inaccurate, then it will be impossible to fix an already finished element.
Before proceeding with the installation of cork arched corners, first clean the surfaces from dust and dirt and be sure to degrease.
Plastic corner
Plastic arch corners are the most popular and widely used in the design of doorways. For their manufacture, transparent polyvinyl chloride is used. Manufacturers combine it with special substances, this makes the composition more flexible, durable and elastic. In addition, plastic corners have several advantages:
- service life more than forty years;
- perfectly protect the surface from mechanical stress, destruction and abrasion;
- just mounted;
- easy to clean;
- low price;
- An abundance of colors, shapes and sizes.
PVC arched corners are picky, easily take the necessary shape, but in order not to spoil the structure, they must be handled carefully and accurately. In general, when carrying out any repair work, be extremely careful not only not to spoil the material, but also not to harm yourself.
Surface preparation for installation of a corner
In order for the decorative corner to serve for a long time and hold well, the surface must first be prepared for gluing. Wall preparation consists of three stages:
- Do not forget that during the repair work dust and dirt settle on the surfaces. Therefore, the walls need to be cleaned of dirt, completely remove old wallpaper, putty leftovers and process unreliable areas.
- Greasy areas must be removed with a solvent or special degreasing agent.
- After removing the remnants of the old putty, it is better to prime the surface and putty again. Only after the building materials have completely dried up, it is worth starting the gluing of corners.
Thorough and proper preparation is simply necessary for high-quality installation, which cannot be achieved if you miss this stage.
Possible ways of fixing the corner
There are three ways to set corners for an arch:
- With glue. Most often, the corners are mounted on liquid nails, this is a traditional and often used method of installation. It is best to buy nails in a special tube. This will allow you to evenly distribute the adhesive throughout the profile. If the glue is white, then do not use it for transparent elements.
- Secure with screws. In order for the corners to fit snugly to the surface, they must be attached with screws. This installation method is used infrequently, since one incorrect movement will bend the profile, cracks and gaps may appear.
- Fastening with pins. Pins are called nails without caps, which are fixed with a special air gun. Nails are hammered evenly around the perimeter of the corner.
All mounting methods have both advantages and disadvantages that must be considered in the selection process. Only after analyzing all the purchase options, you will find the best option that combines the quality and cost of the product well.
Flexible arched corner in the decoration of the opening
A flexible and plastic corner is used to design different openings. To create a smooth silhouette and mount the arched corner, you need to adhere to a certain sequence:
- We bend the corner in accordance with the arch and pre-apply it to the surface.
- Do the markup.
- Apply a small layer of adhesive to the profile, evenly distributing with a roller or brush.
- We apply a corner to the surface, in accordance with a pre-drawn drawing, and props up with a stand. To fix the construction of the master, sometimes adhesive tape is used.
- By a similar scheme, we install the remaining corners.
Installation Recommendations
In order for the installation of arch corners to go without hassles and problems, experts recommend gluing them on a clean and dry place, all used tools should also be dry. It is necessary to prepare building materials and equipment in advance, place them at arm's length. All work is best done with gloves so as not to leave dirt on surfaces.
Transparent liquid nails are best for installation. They do not stain. It is recommended to open the tubes with adhesive compounds with a special mounting knife. This will prevent the substance from getting on the skin.
The arch is undoubtedly a winning and important option for the design of modern housing. To create such a design is half the battle, the main thing is to carry out high-quality finishing work, to strengthen and protect the surface. A special corner for the arch will best cope with this task.
Installing such corners is easy, so the help of specialists will not be needed. Subject to all the rules, tips and technology, you can qualitatively fix the structure and create a cozy atmosphere in your home.