The final stage of any repair is the arrangement of furniture and window decoration. First of all, you should install the cornice. It can be ceiling or wall mounted. These are the latest works related to dust and crumbs. After that, it will be possible to start the chores of arranging the room and creating a comfortable atmosphere for the residents in it.
Cornice plays an important role in the interior. You can focus on it or, conversely, hide it. The main role of this decorative element is that, in addition to the appearance, it must withstand the weight of curtains and curtains. Also cope with closing and opening curtains. How to hang the curtains on the ceiling cornice depends on the choice of the type of curtains, their density and the quality of the material from which the cornice is made.
Types of curtains
Currently on the market you can find a huge variety of curtains of all types. There are two curtainsspecies:
- For day time. They are lighter and let in more light.
- Night, made from heavy fabrics with high density.
The appearance of the products determines how to hang the curtains on the ceiling cornice. By design, the curtains are divided into classic, Austrian, London, French, Japanese, Roman and blinds.
Classic
Soft waves are created due to the textile fabric, falling down. When choosing this type of curtain, you should pay attention to the fabric and its density, as well as the presence of a lining and the ability to transmit light. The presence of tiebacks for curtains can advantageously emphasize the general appearance of the window opening. Curtains should be hung, observing a certain step, the assembly factor. It is calculated by comparing the length of the cornice to the length of the curtain itself. Usually this figure does not exceed 3.
Austrian curtains
Their structure is very similar to Italian or French. The main trick in the beautiful design of window openings with Austrian curtains is the choice of fabric. Given the splendor of such curtains, it is necessary to select a light fabric, which will reduce the load on the cornice. The presence of folds in the curtains makes them look unusual and sophisticated at the same time. Austrian curtains are suitable for large houses with high ceilings and for cozy rooms in small apartments. It is important to use a lifting mechanism in order to keep the curtains properly and beautifully hung. There are certain nuances in how to hangcurtains on the ceiling cornice.
London curtains
They will look beautiful both lowered and raised. Due to the fact that there are folds on the sides of the curtains, turned inside the canvas, voluminous garlands are formed, and this gives an unusual look that is combined with both modern and classic room furnishings. Under such curtains, lambrequins are perfect. English curtains are made from soft fabrics. They look great when matched to the wallpaper.
"Awnings" or French curtains
Assembled as cascading curtains. Awnings are not suitable for opening windows, because the shape of the folds itself does not allow for breaks. French curtains look great in dining rooms. They give aristocracy and nobility, and if combined with a wooden cornice and wooden furniture, then the look of the room will be very spectacular.
Japanese curtains
They are famous for their simplicity and functionality. Suitable for dividing a room into zones. Used for door and window openings.
Roman or Italian blinds
Perfect for living spaces and offices. Different textures of fabrics for curtains are used. Folded curtains look great. This is a straight fabric with knitting needles on the back and slats on the sides. When folded, the curtain fits snugly against the window. Remote control is very popular in this case.
Blinds
Fabric, plastic, metal blinds are used. They can be: vertical, horizontal, roll, roller shutters,lifting mechanisms by chains or sliding. Fixed independently to the wall or ceiling.
Types of cornices
Ways of fastening cornices are different. How to hang the ceiling cornice depends on their type. Also, lifting mechanisms are mechanical and automatic.
The cornice on the ceiling visually increases the height of the room and allows you to hide small defects on the walls behind the curtains.
Products are:
- Metal. The best option for heavy curtains and curtains.
- Made of wood. Looks great with any curtains.
- Plastic. The most affordable of the cornice options.
In order to figure out how to hang a ceiling cornice, you need to decide on its type and weight of the curtains. Fasteners in this case can be:
- Fixing on a string - only for light curtains.
- Round cornices - suitable for any interior.
- Baguette - a cornice and at the same time a decoration in the style of the 17th century.
- Special fasteners - for Roman and Japanese curtains.
- Profile fasteners, specially designed to give the effect of falling curtains.
Today, profile ceiling cornices are considered the most used. Their cost is low, the material for manufacturing is plastic or aluminum. The advantages of profile cornices also include their strength and versatility, they easily accept anyform and are completed with additional corners. They also come with plugs, stoppers. The cornice can be decorated with various kinds of slats, so you can close the visible part of the curtain attachment to the profile and decorate the room additionally. The slats come in a wide variety of colors and designs: with flowers, patterns, ornaments or solid colors.
Why choose a ceiling cornice?
- In a room with low ceilings, a cornice suspended from the ceiling visually enlarges the room.
- If the window opening is very high and there is no room for a wall cornice, then a ceiling cornice can be used.
- The cornice is attached to the ceiling even when the walls in the apartment are plasterboard. They just can't take the weight of the curtains.
How to hang the ceiling cornice on the wall, first of all, depends on the type of walls. They can be made of solid materials or gypsum. If the walls are soft, then you need to choose the fastening of the cornice to the ceiling, if it is hard, then feel free to mount the cornice to the wall.
Having decided how to hang the ceiling cornice on the ceiling or on the wall, you must also take into account that its length should not exceed the height of the room, otherwise the room will visually look smaller. Also, the choice of fabric and its type, the severity of the curtains and their type determine which curtain rod to choose.
Preparatory work and installation
Before you properly hang the ceiling cornice, first of all, you need to do the stage of preparation forinstallation, which is:
- in the product package check;
- in marking the place on the ceiling where the fasteners will be;
- in making holes for brackets;
- in screwing and driving in dowels;
- in mounting the bracket and screwing the cornice to them.
Distinguish between frame fastening of cornices and using brackets.
Mounting Features
If the ceiling is concrete, then you need to do the work as follows:
- Before you hang the ceiling cornice, you need to prepare the tools that you will need for this: a hacksaw, a screwdriver or a screwdriver, dowel screws and a pencil for marking.
- Assemble the cornice according to the instructions and fit it to the size of the ceiling, for this use a clerical knife and a hacksaw.
- Drive the hooks into the grooves of the cornice and close the holes with plugs.
- Mark on the ceiling the places of future fasteners. If no holes are made in the profile, but they need to be drilled with a drill at a distance of 40 cm from each other.
- Punch holes in the wall and insert dowels. You can also use liquid nails, they can withstand up to 80 kg of weight. To use them, the wall should be cleaned of whitewash, primed and leveled. After the concrete surface has completely dried, apply liquid nails to the cornice and attach it to the concrete by pressing. After 20 minutes, the installation will be completed.
If the wall or ceiling is made of gypsum, then the installation is done differently. Also, how to hang a ceiling cornice on a stretch ceiling is described in the article below. First of all, it is worth deciding which mounting option will be more preferable: hidden mounting or visible. If you install a visible cornice, then before you make a stretch ceiling, set a bookmark from a bar. She keeps on profiles. Bookmark later and the eaves will be mounted. You need to screw the holes in the ceiling by burning holes in the ceiling film and reinforcing them with polymer rings.
Hide the ceiling cornice in a niche that can be made by placing a baguette around the entire perimeter of the room. And at an indent of 20 cm from the window opening, a wooden beam is attached. Thus, the gap between the baguette and the wall serves as a niche.
How to hang a ceiling cornice to a drywall surface? For this, dowel-screws butterfly or umbrella are used. Such screws distribute the load evenly, and plasterboard walls or ceilings do not sag. You can also use anchor screws. Due to their size, they will be fixed in concrete, having passed drywall. Bookmark from a bar in the installation of a cornice to a drywall surface is one of the options for solving the problem of surface fragility.
