DIY installation of a ceiling plinth on a stretch ceiling

After installing the stretch ceiling, there is a gap between the wall and the canvas. For aesthetic purposes, it covered with a decorative insert. It is necessary to understand all stages of the process, since non-solid structures are easily damaged.

How to glue a ceiling plinth to a stretch ceiling?

Gluing masking tape is the most quick and affordable way to hide gaps. Most often, a foam or polyurethane border is used. It is mounted on the walls.

In the stores of finishing materials, you will find skirting boards for the ceiling in various designs. The variety is sure to find a suitable decor for the ceiling.

Tools and consumables

Useful for work:

• chair or stepladder;
• tape measure or laser meter;
• a knife for cutting corners;
• spatula or glue gun;
• spatula for processing joints;
• hard brush for coloring.

Of the materials more often use glue, putty, excess tissue and filmprotecting the ceiling.

Surface preparation and marking

For better contact of wall materials pre-cleaned. You should start working only after the primer has dried.

It is better to fix the skirting board before wallpapering. But it is worth painting the walls before starting work.

Marks are applied there, where the frieze will be located. Cuts can be made up to 20 cm long. With a paint cord or ruler, draw a line on which the material is glued.

Fixing the skirting board and correctly joining in the corners

Installation is usually start from the corner of the room. The glue is applied to the back side, and the excess is immediately removed. The seams are given special importance, since the quality of fastening depends on this.

There are kits in which manufacturers have prepared the corners for the joints in advance. This makes the job much easier. Otherwise, the corners are cut at 45 degrees and cleaned independently.

Sealing cracks in a baguette

Suitable for this any sealant suitable for plastic. To make this task easier, use a damp sponge. A putty and a small putty knife will help hide the gaps.

Types of ceiling plinths for stretch ceilings

There are several main types of skirting boards for stretch and suspended ceilings. Make a choice in accordance with your own preferences and the design idea of ​​the room:

1. Plastic - moisture resistant and do not fade. Mounted on wallpaper, easy to handle. Affordable.
2. Polyurethane - beautiful, you can give any shape. Most expensive material.
3. Foam - elastic, wide range of designs.

If you correctly approach the choice of material, clean the surface and make marks, then it is easy to install the plinth with your own hands. The job is to give an aesthetic look to the room and harmoniously combine all interior details.