Polyurethane stucco molding in the interior

In order for the interior design to look elegant, arouse a sense of pride, decorative elements must be used when framing the hallway, living room, bedroom. Polyurethane stucco molding is optimal for creating a palace style in a living space for little money.

Polyurethane stucco molding is an excellent solution to the question of how to stylishly and inexpensively decorate the interior of an apartment, a country house. Foreign, domestic companies produce a wide range of decorative accessories designed to improve the appearance of living space.

Modern polyurethane foam stucco molding is a huge assortment of incredibly beautiful, decorative fragments:

• cornices;
• moldings;
• corners;
• brackets;
• pilasters;
• columns, half-columns;
• sculptures;
• portals;
• sandriks;
• domes;
• overhead elements - patterns, bas-reliefs, modilions, friezes, sockets, etc.

The stucco molding of polyurethane creates a solemn, sublime atmosphere in the living space, emphasizes the great aesthetic taste, the desire for a bright individuality.

Modern decorators with stucco pieces delightfully decorate ceilings, interior walls, doorways. They use their own design ideas or rely on well-known concepts when they manage to create classical style in the spirit of baroque, rococo, apmira, gothic.

Stucco molding made of polyurethane is a worthy alternative to all new-fashioned facing materials made of glass and steel. It still dominates the style hierarchy for classic, traditional, vintage interiors. The obvious advantages of using decor in a living space:

• low cost;
• environmental Safety;
• resistance to mold and mildew;
• placement of iconic accents;
• masking wall defects, electrical wiring;
• increasing the style of any interior;
• the possibility of tinting in the desired shade;
• long service life.

Such stucco molding is an excellent replacement for plaster fragments. Due to its unrivaled qualities, it is used intensively by novices and professionals in the field of modern design. With the help of luxurious decorative elements in any living space, you can achieve incredible pomp and aristocracy. It is worth emphasizing that when properly exposed, stucco fragments are wonderfully combined with traditional interior items.

The use of decorative stucco elements is very diverse and depends on the concept of the leading decorator, who leads the design improvements aimed at creating a luxurious style, as well as following one of the popular directions (baroque, art deco, classic, rococo), if the work is done independently. As examples, there are several traditional solutions for displaying stucco accessories.

• The use of decorative moldings on the ceiling. Most connoisseurs of exquisite styles prefer the following improvements - decorating the ceiling with caissons, modillons, domes, brackets, baseboards.However, it should be remembered that a sublime design will require sacrifice, because such decoration in every sense reduces the height of the ceiling slabs. That is, the optimal solution for such a pompous decor is spacious rooms with high ceilings.

• Using stucco fragments on the wall... In the list of common style improvements, such decor is among the priorities. To achieve pomp, solemnity, narrow or wide moldings should be used. You can also emphasize the aristocracy of the interior with all kinds of overhead elements - bas-reliefs, friezes, rosettes, corners. The walls are perfectly decorated with geometric patterns created from stucco planks, as well as semi-columns, pilasters with beautiful bases, flutes, capitals, personifying various orders.

• Decoration of portals, door, arched, window openings with stucco accessories... Here modern decorators intensively use wide fillets, pediments, pilasters, medallions, friezes, architraves, decorative elements made of polyurethane, decorated with patterns, ornaments, and bas-reliefs. Together they emphasize the delightful style formed in the interior, bring aesthetics and individuality. However, it should be remembered that the decor of the stucco fragments should coincide with the interior direction.

• Exposition of polyurethane stucco moldings. Along with ceiling and wall decor, it is impossible to achieve a pronounced style in the interior without decorating the living space. In a room where one of the delightful palace styles has been successfully formed, it is necessary to provide a place for the installation of columns, sculptures and other individual elements of polyurethane stucco molding. Such fragments accentuate attention, visually improve the concept of a vintage direction in the interior. Mirrors, fireplaces, portals framed with decorative stucco work are no less aesthetically pleasing.

Stucco decoration made of polyurethane foam is different from other modern claddings incredible appeal, which is vividly reflected in a variety of style fragments. In cornices, moldings, fillets - these are stepped transitions of different widths, heights, rounded protrusions, shallow grooves. In the production of columns, semi-columns, pilasters, techniques are used that have been known since time immemorial - making decor in the spirit of the Doric, Corinthian, Ionic order with characteristic bases, pillars, capitals.

Wall decorations are known for their appeal due to pronounced, smooth lines, bends that demonstrate the desire for aristocracy, luxury, sophistication.

The interior concept, often used by leading decorators in the design of luxurious styles, allows the use of paints and varnishes at the final stage. To enhance the visual experience of a delightful design direction, paints are used. Cornices, moldings, figurines, decorative elements are painted in gold and silver. Attractive color tones visually enhance the aesthetics of individual stucco pieces. In some examples, they are simply necessary to elegantly emphasize the palace style.

Coloring all kinds of decorative elements is not the only way to visually improve the attractiveness of stucco fragments. If moldings, cornices are made of wood, they resort to another well-known technique - artificial aging... In this regard, many options have been invented for achieving iconic aesthetics in interior design, but perhaps the most popular and frequently used one is brushing.The method consists in applying several layers of paint to the decor, followed by processing with abrasive particles. The nuances of the technology application depend on the aging object.

The widespread use of various pieces of polyurethane stucco molding to decorate modern interiors is also explained by a simple and affordable installation method. Any connoisseur of sublime styles can beautifully and quickly decorate a living room, study, bedroom, hallway. Everything you need - tools, adhesives - can be bought inexpensively in online stores or in construction markets.

Polyurethane, from which beautiful stucco accessories are made, in contrast to gypsum, wood, foam, is endowed with certain properties, and when using decorative elements from this material, the inherent qualities should be taken into account. Modern polymer perfectly tolerates:

• mechanical stress;
• temperature drops;
• high humidity.

It is immune to the formation of mold and mildew and will last a long time. Installation of polyurethane products is easy and simple.

Before installing stucco fragments on the ceiling, walls, it is recommended to buy the necessary tools:

• a hacksaw with fine teeth;
• glue gun;
• glue, liquid nails;
• stapler;
• traffic jams;
• self-tapping screws;
• puncher;
• tape measure, square.

You will also need a miter box to be able to achieve certain angles in the decorative strips with high precision.

The basic rules for installing stucco accessories made of polyurethane are as follows:

• elements must be at room temperature before use, that is, after purchase, you cannot immediately use the decor;
• the adhesive must be stored at room temperature;
• the walls should be prepared before installation: putty, level;
• you need to paint, glue the wallpaper after installing the stucco accessories.

Polyurethane products are lightweight, do not crumble and at the same time have a lower density than wooden cornices and moldings. That's why you can fix decorative fragments with self-tapping screws in corks.

Polyurethane stucco molding does not need any special and careful maintenance. To keep the profile products clean, it will be enough to brush the accumulated dust from bas-reliefs, sculptures, moldings once a week. A damp sponge or cloth soaked in water is suitable for these purposes. Do not use detergents, as well as formulations with abrasive particles, which will harm the decorative surface.

The list of care tips can also include an item such as restoration of damaged areas. In principle, you can restore polyurethane elements for interior decoration on your own, if you have the necessary knowledge in such a difficult matter. But without special skills, if any fragment of the decor diverges at the seams, exfoliates, it is recommended to seek help from a professional restorer.

Another nuance regarding maintaining the cleanliness of polyurethane products - care of the stained fragments. If the decor is covered with gilding, silver-plated with a special paint, such accessories should be looked after with particular care so as not to remove the decorative layer.

Modern decorators use polyurethane stucco elements to create stylish interior decorations.

• Luxurious living room. The height of the ceiling and the incredibly beautiful chandelier is emphasized by a graceful dome, as well as narrow moldings and beautiful corner elements located along the perimeter of the ceiling. They perfectly form an atmosphere of wealth, solemnity.

• Bedroom in the Baroque style. On the walls in the interior you can see the elegant use of moldings, and on the canvas - a luxurious dome with ornate decorative elements. Together with graceful pieces of style, this finish looks extremely sublime.

• A striking example of classic style in the interior - the use of brackets, pilasters, semi-columns in the living room, as well as decoration with beautiful fragments of arches, doorways, portals, mirrors.

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