Ceiling plinth makes it possible to make the ceiling beautiful and elegant, while not spending much effort and without incurring large expenses. In addition, with its help, it is possible to hide small gaps and defects in joining the wall with the ceiling. Also, the ceiling plinth is ideal for creating an ornamental border on the wall.
Ceiling skirting boards can have a variety of looks. A plinth with longitudinal recesses is called extruded, with a smooth surface - laminated, with convex, bas-relief patterns - injection. Ceiling plinth is also called molding. The possibility of imitation of gypsum stucco molding allows you to create a classic interior of the room. Gypsum stucco, in comparison with polyurethane and polystyrene, from which ceiling plinths are made, is quite heavy. The plinth, painted in the color of stone or any type of wood, looks like it is almost impossible to distinguish it from natural materials.
Polyurethane ceiling plinth has a long service life. But no matter which ceiling plinth youapply, there is only one rule: immediately after installation, it is necessary to open it with a protective layer of paint to prevent yellowing. An excellent option would be water-based paint.
Ceiling plinth, the installation of which begins with priming, will hide the flaws in the corners of the ceiling and wall. It is necessary to prime the corners a little wider than the ceiling plinth itself. To make the markup, we need a measure with the same dimensions, which we apply to the wall and every 20-30 cm we put small lines on the wall.
Next we need to fit the inside corners. With perfectly even corners, you can use the miter box. Otherwise, you need to attach a plinth and draw a line on both sides of the corner, the intersection of these lines (on the ceiling) will be the mark. By re-applying the skirting boards, we transfer this mark to them. Then, using a hacksaw with fine teeth, we cut off the corner of the plinth (the line from the upper extreme corner of the plinth to the mark).
The ideal solution for fixing the ceiling plinth is the use of acrylic sealant, which is applied with a special gun. The use of this sealant allows not only to glue the baseboard, but also to seal the seams immediately. Sealant must be applied directly to the skirting board. Then, having set it according to the previously applied marks, we press the plinth against the wall and ceiling with a little effort. Remove excess acrylic sealant with your finger, then wipe the corners with a slightly damp sponge. It should be noted that when installing adjacent skirting boards, the sealant must also be applied to their ends.
After completing the installation of ceiling plinths throughout the room, it is necessary to carefully examine all corners and seams: it may be necessary to re-seal them in some places. Using acrylic putty and a rubber spatula, it is also necessary to seal the transverse joints of the skirting boards. As a rule, this is done by applying three layers of putty, after it dries, these places are sanded. The final moment of installation of the ceiling plinth will be its coloring in the required color.
