Most people know about a variety of stucco molding, decorating historical interiors present in royal residences. And, in turn, they have a vague representation regarding the functionality of modern ceiling skirting boards or moldings.
Molding is any decorative detail of the overhead type, found not only on the walls or ceiling – thanks to these elements, furniture, doors, arch, fireplaces, columns, etc. D. Previously, such a decor belonged to luxury, but with the development of technology, this element has become available to most people.
The most common option is a ceiling skirting board, which is quite common in many rooms. Thanks to this element of the decor, the uneven edges of the wallpaper are hidden, the geometry of the room is corrected. The surface of this part can be smooth or embossed. Moldings made from artificial materials
Initially, you need to pay attention to the quality of the material used when creating this part of the decor, and the availability of certificates of compliance with its environmental friendliness. This is very important when choosing any materials, even if you buy a metal corner. The material should be of high quality. When using foam or polyurethane, it is advisable to take into account the inadmissibility of their interaction with any solvents – the paint used to paint parts should be on water -based.
The cheapest are plinths or foam moldings, also characterized by light installation. The adjustment of such skirting boards can be performed using a stationery knife. The negative properties of the elements of foam include their fragility together with high exposure to mechanical influences.
Strong material is polystyrene foam, although it is still possible to treat it with an ordinary stationery knife. For fastening moldings from such material, a solution of gypsum, specialized adhesives-spaces are used, so that you can well mask joints and small damage.
Quite strong, having good wear resistance, is polyurethane, thanks to the properties of which you can create parts with excellent clarity. Polyurethane moldings are used to decorate columns or arches. The installation of these decorative parts is performed by using polymer glue, and before painting, careful priming is carried out.
Elements from natural materials
The most traditional building material, through which they create figures according to individual sketches, is gypsum. It is used only in cases where it is necessary to show imagination. And this is due to the high cost of material, considerable weight of products and the complexity of their installation.
The most expensive of the available options can be called the creation of wood parts that give the solidity of the designed element and representativeness. The appearance, together with the price, depends on the tree used, as well as the skill of a specialist performing installation – scratches or other defects formed during the fasteners of the details, it is almost impossible to hide. This material also requires more careful care – he does not like moisture drops with temperature, is afraid of pests and direct sunlight. For the preservation of wood decor, the coating of parts with special protective compositions.