Baguette cornices are used if, for example, a general interior design requires placing accents on window openings. A baguette is a strip of wood, plastic, foam or other material that hides the junction of the ceiling with the wall surface.
Another name for this design is ceiling cornice. Baguettes for window curtains with a seamless stretch ceiling hide the fastening point of the window curtains, which makes it possible to visually increase the ceiling height. The solid bright surface of the ceiling looks nice and elegant.
Baguette for window curtains: types and advantages
What is the superiority of window curtain moldings compared to traditional curtain rods? Invisible fastening, a monolithic system with the ceiling, the ability to paint the baguette in any favorable color and choose the length of the support with your own hands.
What baguettes can be based on their own function:
- Fasteners are used in a set with a ceiling mounted on suspensions;
- Decorative ones are used as an independent design component.
In order for the baguette under the window curtains to fit perfectly into the overall style of the interior, you need to choose the right material from which this cornice is made
What kind of baguettes can be made directly at the fastening site:
- Wall ones, placed above the window opening;
- Ceiling mounted, placed on the ceiling surface above a wall with a window.
For wall moldings, a bracket is required - a protruding mount that extends the window curtain fabric to the required distance from the window. Ceiling moldings do not need brackets; they are bolted directly to the ceiling. Ceiling moldings make it possible to divide the room in any place, and not just close the window. And therefore they are widely used in restaurants, cafes and other halls with large areas. The front part of the baguette can be covered with a cornice or decorative panel.
Upon request, you can make a baguette from any materials, even gold. Of the models available for sale, the most popular are baguettes based on polyurethane, gypsum and plastic.
These materials are the easiest to paint to match the room; they are especially inexpensive, reliable and convenient. The surface of the cornice can be multi-level, flat or embossed. The sale includes both already painted and white baguettes, which you can color yourself if you really want.
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Ceiling baguette for suspended ceilings: types and methods of use
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Stretch ceiling structures have become firmly established in modern interiors. This technology, which originated in Europe, allows you to quickly, without unnecessary noise and construction waste, create original and perfectly smooth ceilings. In essence, a stretch ceiling is a fabric or PVC film, stretched and tucked into a special baguette. The range of profiles today is quite wide: wall, dividing and ceiling moldings for suspended ceilings are on sale. The choice between them depends on the characteristics of the room, as well as on the type of ceiling structure.
Types of ceiling baguettes
The main part of the profiles for fastening tension fabrics is made of rolled aluminum, however, there are models made of durable plastic. Plastic baguettes are mainly used for installing fabric stretch ceilings, and aluminum models are used for installing PVC film. All ceiling moldings have one important similarity: they are equipped with special fasteners that allow you to stretch the canvas so that you end up with an even and smooth ceiling.
Conventionally, ceiling moldings for suspended ceilings can be divided into the following types:
- profiles for different fastening systems of single-level structures;
- separating profiles;
- PVC baguettes with a “clothespin” fastening system;
- models with built-in lighting for ceiling installation “Soaring Lines”;
- profiles for installing niches for curtains.
All these baguettes can be easily ordered in the Asta M company store. The catalog also contains other types of ceiling profiles used for installing suspended ceilings of various designs.
Areas of use
The most popular today are suspended ceilings installed using a harpoon fastening system. For their installation, a universal or ceiling aluminum baguette for suspended ceilings is most often used. Universal baguettes have a double system that allows you to attach the profile to both the wall and the ceiling. Ceiling models are used if there is no possibility of mounting to a wall. They have a special shelf, which is fixed to the supporting surface. This baguette has a number of advantages, including the minimum distance between the tension fabric and the base ceiling (only 20 millimeters). Another advantage is the increased strength of the finished structure, which ensures the durability of the installed stretch ceiling.
If you plan to install a fabric stretch ceiling, it is recommended to choose a PVC baguette with a “clothespin” system and special holes. It is ideal for installing Clipso and Descor fabrics with a harpoonless system. This profile allows you to install a suspended ceiling without allowing the material to sag or constrict. To thread the fabric into the profile, a special spatula is used, which clamps the fabric like a clothespin.
Aluminum dividing profiles are fastening systems used for mounting several panels on the same level. This type of ceiling molding for stretch ceilings is widely used for securing films using the harpoon method, in structures in which it is necessary to bypass columns or other structures. It is also used in large areas where seamless installation of several canvases of the same or different textures and shades is necessary. To thread the fabric into such a baguette, special straight-type spatulas are used. Separating ceiling moldings can be angular (for bypassing structures) and inclined (for two-level ceilings).
If you plan to install a niche for a cornice in a room, you can use the KP 4042 profile. Its design consists of several strips into which curtain hooks are inserted, as well as a separate groove for threading the fabric using the harpoon method. New on the market is the KP 4075 profile, which is used for installing original ceiling structures, called “Floating Lines”. It consists of a groove for an LED strip, a place for attaching a translucent film that diffuses light, as well as two grooves for threading the main sheets.
Where to buy ceiling moldings?
Having understood the types of profiles, an important question arises: where can they be purchased. You can buy all types of ceiling moldings for suspended ceilings in the Asta M store. We offer a large selection of fastening systems at attractive prices. You can order products through our online store. Your order will be delivered as soon as possible to any region of Russia. Moscow residents can visit our office to get expert advice and place an order. If necessary, baguettes will be delivered by courier service.
By cooperating with us, you receive a wide range and high quality of products for installing suspended ceilings, affordable prices and prompt delivery in any way convenient for you.
How to choose a baguette for window curtains: points and tricks
Before purchasing a baguette, you need to develop a rough plan for window curtains on the window. Baguettes can be in the form of a string, tube or plank. The bars are in most cases plastic, the strings are metal, and the tubes can be made of any materials, for example, aluminum.
Depending on the number of rails, the baguette plank can be:
- With one row of rails, designed for one complete curtain sheet for windows or for 2 sheets, in equal proportions, covering the window;
- Double-row, on which two curtain panels for windows can move independently of each other;
- Three-row, used for multi-layer window curtains or for window curtains with tulle lining.
For fashionable interiors with exquisite aristocratic curtains, curtain rods with great artistic qualities are needed. Baguette cornice is especially suitable for this option
Based on the model of window curtains, you need to choose a baguette with the required number of rails. String baguettes are simply two supports between which any number of strings are stretched, in most cases 2. This design can only be used for curtains made of light fabric; any significant load on the strings leads to lowering. All other baguettes are a tube through which rings with curtains are passed. In home parlance, this option is called “curtain.”
The mechanism for fastening window curtains is hidden under a baguette board. The baguette itself can be ceiling or wall
How to calculate the ideal baguette indicators:
- The baguette must extend beyond the window opening by at least 15 cm or up to the room corner;
- If you plan to use a wall molding, you need to choose holders that will extend the curtains for the windows 10 - 15 cm from the wall.
Today's baguettes are produced not only in straight models, but also in corner models that can be placed in niches. Conscious selection of baguette will make the window opening a room decoration.
Stages of installing baguettes on the ceiling
Traditionally, it all starts with the procedure of cutting the planks. The question of how to cut baguettes for the ceiling is important in terms of saving building materials and ensuring neat joints in the corners. When slicing, a miter box is used. True, when the angle does not “fit” into 90°, this device will not help much - manual trimming is more convenient.
Before cutting, level as much as possible the plane where the plinths will lie. The base is sanded and primed. The next step is marking. Here you can’t do without a one and a half meter long building level. Use a pencil to outline the contours of the decorating stripes, applying pieces of the strip to the desired areas.
The “bevel” angle must be determined precisely so that the elements fit tightly together. All that remains is to glue the components in the right order: this is the most common way of attaching a baguette to the ceiling of a room. In a spacious room, they usually start from one of the inner corners. Glue is applied to the edges of the fillet, with a brush or a gun, without skimping. Excess is removed.
Needles, pins or paper clips will help secure the baguette-plinth. Then the fragments will not “crawl” to the sides as the glue or finishing putty dries. At the end, the holes from the “clips” will be carefully covered and everything will be left to dry. The final touch is painting (if planned). Your plan is now successfully completed.
Installing a baguette for window curtains with your own hands: how to hang it correctly
To assemble the baguette, you will need a stepladder and a tool set.
The tool kit must include:
- Perforator and drill;
- Dowels and screws;
- Level, tape measure, pencil for marks.
The image shows indicators that must be taken into account when choosing or ordering a baguette for window curtains, and also when installing it
Installation of a baguette has the following indicators:
- Symmetrical location in the very center of the window opening;
- The edges of the baguette extend beyond the contours of the window opening by 10-25 cm;
- The distance from the protruding part of the window sill in a horizontal position is at least 2-5 cm.
The window sills may not be the same. And when installing a wall molding, it is necessary to take into account how far the holders move the window curtains forward. The ceiling molding must also be placed at the correct distance from the wall.
If the window sill is very wide, the holders are short or the ceiling molding is placed very close to the wall, the window curtains will hang unevenly
For measurements, you can take a thread with any weight, for example, a nut. From the place where the baguette will be fastened, lower the thread with the nut. If the distance from the thread to the protruding edge of the window sill is 2-5 cm, everything is fine. If the thread touches the window sill, it is necessary to increase the distance from the wall.
Installation of wall molding, detailed instructions:
- Drill 2-3 holes in the wall with a hammer drill;
- Insert a dowel into each hole;
- Secure the holders using screws;
- Insert the baguette rod; if the rod has rings, put on the ring in advance;
- If the baguette has decorative fleurons, install them last.
When attaching a baguette cornice, it is necessary to take into account the weight of the window curtains, because the system will bear this load every day. For heavy curtains you need to choose very strong fasteners
Detailed instructions for installing ceiling moldings:
- Drill 2-3 holes in the ceiling with a hammer drill;
- Install the dowels and secure the baguette strip with screws;
- Hang curtains for the windows and admire the beautiful view of the room.
The number of mounting holes varies depending on the model. If you plan to hang very heavy curtains for the windows, you need to make additional holes in the baguette, otherwise the happiness from the new renovation may hit you on the head at the most inopportune moment.
Stylish do-it-yourself baguettes for curtains
If you want to decorate your home with original baguettes, then, with some skill and patience, you can make them yourself. Photos of master classes can be found on the Internet or specialized magazines. Usually, a wooden baguette is made at home, which is covered with varnish for durability. The length and width of the future product are selected depending on the window opening; fastening parts are purchased in a specialized store.
In this way you can make string baguettes, because making grooves for rail ones is much more difficult. The finished baguette is attached to self-tapping screws with hidden heads or to nails without heads. In order for such a cornice to fit well to the wall and ceiling, it is important to perfectly determine its dimensions and make its side parts as even as possible.
Curtain baguettes are a modern and stylish solution for securely attaching your curtains. By choosing the right structure and design, you will get the perfect decoration of your windows for many years.
What does a baguette look like for window curtains with eyelets?
Eyelets are rings that are inserted directly into the window curtain fabric. Thick and strong fabrics of window curtains are used with eyelets. A baguette with eyelets is simply a strip on which a window curtain is placed.
Installation of a baguette with eyelets is done in parallel with the curtains.
When selecting a baguette for window curtains with eyelets, the main thing is not to forget to take into account the width of the tube and the diameter of the rings
Eyelets protect the window curtain fabric from all damage; the system is not complicated and easy to use. Curtains for windows slide along the slats very easily, very simply and delays.
How to choose baguettes for window curtains for tension ceilings
If the renovation involves the installation of a suspended ceiling, you need to worry about options for fastening window curtains in advance. The ceiling molding requires the installation of a wood strip for fastening even before the ceiling is stretched. After that, self-tapping screws are screwed into this bar.
It is necessary to calculate the specific location of the mortgage system when installing a tension ceiling in advance
An easier option is to install a wall molding in a living room with a seamless stretch ceiling. This is not difficult, even if the repairs have already been completed.
