The sign "Framework Workshop" involuntarily evokes associations of some kind of elegant chic. What is a baguette and what is it used for? The simplest explanation is a frame around an image, such as a painting or 3D embroidery. But, in addition, baguettes for the ceiling are also used. In this case, the installation frame is understood as the structure on which the stretch ceiling is attached.
Types of baguette for ceiling
Masters will be happy to tell you what a baguette is. After all, this design has become a real discovery in the field of repair. The distance between the wall and the baguette is closed with a masking gap. The baguette can be aluminum or made of PVC. But in both cases, it will be distinguished by increased strength and lightness. Baguette for stretch ceilings may be invisible or, conversely, the design may provide for the ability to see it around the perimeter of the room. An invisible baguette for a stretch ceiling allows you to hide all surface irregularities, and you can create intricate structures from it - arches, waves, domes, etc.
The benefits of a baguette
So, you have learned what a baguette is. And if you, as the owner of the apartment, decided to use a baguette for your ceiling, you should think about how to fix the ceiling above your head. Usually the bar is fixed to the wall with a puncher or a screwdriver. During the installation process, it is worth equipping the puncher with a dust bag or a vacuum cleaner - so cleaning after repair will become much less tiring. The most important nuance that you should pay attention to during installation is the determination of the lowest level of the ceiling in the room: it will be necessary to align the rest of the surface along it. It will not be easy to cope with such a task without special equipment, because construction teams have a laser tape measure, a rangefinder and other tools in their arsenal. PVC baguette is resistant to fire, it easily tolerates temperature changes, and also does not emit harmful substances into the air. Baguettes for the ceiling do not crumble, do not fade in the sun, and retain their appearance for a long time.
The process of attaching a baguette
Now you figured out what a baguette is and what are its advantages when installing stretch ceilings. How is the structure attached? Installation begins with fixing the level on the wall; it must be marked so that the horizontal line drawn by the laser overlaps the perimeter. Holes are drilled with a perforator in the baguette and the wall, and the baguette is fixed with self-tapping screws with a screwdriver. The fixing process is repeated every 10-15 cm, and no more than 3 cm should be retreated from the corner. Usually the length of the baguette strap is2.5 m, and join it only in the corners. Docking points must be treated with masking tape. After installation, the structure can be tested for strength - for this you need to pry off the baguette with force with your finger.
There is another method of attaching a baguette - using mounting glue, which is applied with a dotted line to the bar, and then pressed against the wall with force. Spots of defects can be brought to perfection with a finishing putty.
