Polyurethane molding is a wonderful decorative element. A huge selection of samples of this finishing material allows you to choose a luxurious decoration for any interior. Wide models can help out, and, if necessary, mask wall defects or joints, connections. They will help with the design of smooth transitions between types of finishes of different quality.
Molding
Molding is translated from English as "casting". It is a convex bar, used for various types of finishes and decor.
Made from natural materials: gypsum, wood, metal, marble. Modern technologies make it possible to produce moldings from polyurethane, polystyrene, LDF, and plastic. The addition of rubber gives it flexibility.
Application
The scope of its application is extensive. Use:
- as a decorative element for finishing various surfaces;
- used for room zoning;
- for finishingfurniture;
- can serve as frames for mirrors, paintings, architraves, medallions;
- in the automotive industry serves as decorative elements to protect the body from mechanical damage.
Polyurethane molding
Polyurethane is a synthetic, unique polymeric material. Among the plastics, the giants of modern industry, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and polyurethane, it is the latter that is unconditionally recognized as the most versatile material.
Products made of polyurethane are used in absolutely all branches of modern industry. The range of application is huge, and manufacturers of finishing industries have not ignored such a universal material. Designers appreciated the possibilities of a new type of finish.
Polyurethane molding is becoming increasingly popular, displacing similar products from natural materials. Compared to them, it is cheaper, lighter, and can have a variety of types.
The ability to use polyurethane products in the decoration of not only walls, but also the ceiling, makes the decor of the entire room complete and complete. Polyurethane ceiling moldings look especially good on multi-level ceilings. In addition to their direct function (decorating the room), they can simultaneously serve as a border for certain areas of the room, close joints and junctions (for example, drywall).
Even if it's an ordinary flat ceiling, molding decoration will not be superfluous. It will give the room personality, and withIf necessary, it will help to hide defects in the ceiling - cracks, bumps. The small weight of the product allows the use of fairly voluminous forms. They are firmly and securely fastened with liquid nails or special glue.
In a large room (a hall in a country house) you can make an imitation of any style: from a French palace to an English castle. Everything will depend on the imagination and taste of the designer.
High degree of manufacturability makes it possible to produce moldings that imitate moldings, carvings of any size and complexity. Decorating doorways, columns, ceilings, arches, fireplaces and other elements becomes easy and inexpensive. And painting the stucco molding in marble, stone, wood or ivory will add luxury and solidity to the interior.
Polyurethane molding has a perfectly flat smooth surface. It can be painted, varnished, laminated, gilded. There are a lot of options, for every taste and for any interior.
Benefits
Polyurethane moldings (photo in text) have the following advantages:
- water resistant;
- not susceptible to mold;
- not afraid of insects (bugs, bark beetles, etc.);
- large selection of sizes and types;
- may have a smooth and corrugated surface;
- can be dyed any color;
- very easy to install;
- applicable to any interior solutions;
- easy to cut not only to any size, but also to any angle;
- durable, do not break, do not crumble over time;
- environmentally friendly;
- practical and inexpensive.
Flexible
Improvement of manufacturing technology, various additives made it possible to expand the range of this type of finish. The use of rubber contributed to the emergence of such a product as a flexible polyurethane molding on the market.
Its properties are such that after a little heating (hot water), the molding can be twisted into a small ring with a diameter of only 30 cm. At normal room temperature, it can be freely rolled into a circle with a radius of up to 60 cm.
Its use is relevant when working with uneven surfaces, or when there is a need to select a circle, oval, and similar shapes. As a skirting board, it will adhere tightly and securely to the wall, even if it does not have a perfectly flat surface.
Polyurethane molding, due to its properties, is increasingly used in interior decoration. It is used not only in city apartments, but also in office premises, country houses.
Properly selected and well-installed molding beyond recognition will transform even the most boring and nondescript room, add zest and originality to the interior.
