When doing repairs, you often have to deal with such a problem as uneven slopes and corners. To plaster such surfaces and give them the necessary geometry, a paint corner is a very popular device.
Advantages of a paint corner
This item is made from corrosion-resistant materials so it can be used indoors and outdoors.
Thanks to the perforation along the entire length of the corner, its high-quality fixation is ensured when performing finishing work, which prevents slipping and reduces the weight load on the base. In addition, the perforation allows you to use the paint corner as an auxiliary level.
Ease of use is achieved due to the fact that this device is installed quite simply. It is only necessary to press the profile into the putty applied to the outer corner and cover it with a second layer of mortar. Light weight, durability and he alth safety complete the list of benefits.
Types of paint corners
Perforated paint corneris a long profile. There are several types of corners depending on the material used in their manufacture and purpose.
For cladding, reinforcement of various structures inside and outside the premises, the most suitable is made of aluminum. It has standard sizes (30x30 and 50x50 centimeters) and can be of different lengths.
Zinc-coated paint corner is intended mainly for strengthening plasterboard partitions. A special fiberglass mesh is attached to the shelves of the corner, which provides a more reliable grip and additional fasteners during installation. This guarantees durability and special strength of the outer corner.
Plastic corner is used to decorate the outer corners of the room and protect them from abrasion. It has a wide variety of colors, which allows you to choose the most suitable for the color of the wallpaper.
Where particularly high-quality reinforcement is required, a corner with a paint or metal mesh is used.
The arched paint corner helps to easily give the design the desired curved shape if you need to install an arch. Available in both aluminum and plastic.
Using a paint corner
Installation begins with measurement. First you need to measure the required size and cut. For example, to finish a window opening, you need 3 corners. Then a putty solution specially designed for this purpose is prepared. You can apply a mixture of plaster and putty in a ratio of 1: 1. At the corner thatit is necessary to level, the prepared solution is applied along the entire length. After that, a paint corner is installed, while leveling is done using a rule or a building level.
When finishing almost any interior structure, you can use this device: window and door slopes, niches, walls and other various external corners. The corner serves as an effective protection for all corner elements that are inside or outside the room.
