How to choose curtains for curtains under a stretch ceiling?

Stretch ceilings, due to their variety of textures, colors and shapes, have gained immense popularity in interior design. There are many factors to consider when designing a stretch fabric. How to effectively place curtains in combination with a modern ceiling will be described in this article.

A curtain in the minds of many people is a light window curtain. In repair work and in the development of design projects, this concept has a slightly different meaning. A curtain means a ceiling structure for attaching curtains. When thinking about how to hang curtains, many people think of cornices. But a classic straight curtain rod will not always be the most effective and appropriate way to hold window shades.

Therefore, it is important to consider the benefits of using curtains:

• Their use can become an additional element of zoning in the room. Curtains separate not only the window, but also the individual parts that need to be hidden from prying eyes.
• Installing hidden devices visually increases the space.
• A large selection of products and the possibility of different methods of fastening and placement. Curtains can be created for multi-level ceilings, and for structures of complex shapes.

• There is an option to install the control system. You can use the remote control to close and open the curtains.
• Unlike wall cornices, the height of the walls is not "eaten away". On the contrary, the ceilings appear to be higher.
• Possibility of installing additional lighting in the curtain area, for example, LED lighting. It looks very impressive and emphasizes the type of curtains you have chosen.

There is a wide variety of types of curtains. First you need to consider what materials they are made of.

• Aluminum. Metal structures are reliable and lightweight. True, they are only suitable for light fabric curtains.
• Plastic - one of the most common options. Products made from it are available by price criteria, varied in color, and convenient to use. They can carry more weight than aluminum ones and are easy to attach.
• Steel. This is a fairly durable metal. Products made from it are reliable and durable. They can be used to hang canvases made of heavy and expensive materials, for example, velvet with large tassels. Such curtains can be decorated with various overlays. This expands the choice of styles in which you can apply them.
• Wood. The most expensive and natural option. In small rooms with low ceilings, chic designs will be lost. Country houses, halls and apartments with high walls will be the ideal place to install them.

NSabout the method of location, the following types of products can be distinguished:

• The most effective fastening method is a hidden curtain. It will not be easy for an untrained finisher to complete such a design, but the result is worth the effort. Cornices cannot be directly attached to stretch ceilings. The canvas is not designed for loads from curtains and structures. Therefore, a secret niche is formed between the rough ceiling and the stretch material. It can be done using metal profiles and drywall. A holder for curtains is installed inside without touching the decorative canvas. The look is very unusual: curtains floating in the air. This lightens the decor and adds volume to the space.

• One of the types of fastening is a curtain baguette. Its difference from the hidden one is more in the emphasis on the decorative function. Cornices embedded in recesses in the ceiling are covered with various patterned elements. It looks more interesting than ordinary wall cornices, since the edges of the curtains, the structure of the fasteners and any hanging elements are not visible.

• In the third case, the basis of the structure is the mortgage. This is a beam that is attached to the rough ceiling. After installing the tension cloth, curtains are attached to it. A common type of fastening, but the curtains will have to be opened and closed carefully, as the tensioning canvas may be damaged.

You can often find curtains on the windows on several levels. Closer to the glass, tulle is placed, behind it are curtains, and then lambrequins can be added. In the case of curtain fasteners, this is also possible. There are two- and three-row product varieties, except for the standard single.

In the event that you are not confident in your abilities or do not want to waste extra time, it is better to contact a specialist. They will help you select the necessary materials, advise in accordance with the characteristics of your room and install the desired mounting option without any problems. Often this can be done simultaneously with the installation of a stretch ceiling. But if you have any repair and finishing experience and improvised tools, you can independently perform the entire installation.

First of all, you need to decide on the type of material for fastening. In most apartments, standard plastic products will do. Next, you need to measure the window opening and set the required length of the cornice. Now it is fashionable to cover the entire wall with curtains, especially if the room is elongated and the window is in a narrow part.

After purchasing the curtain, it will be clear what parameters should be calculated for its installation.

If you neglect these actions, there will be a great risk of damage to the entire surface of the stretch ceiling. The large height of the eaves will prevent the canvas from being mounted without hindrance. Attempting to install a curtain mount after you have finished pulling the ceiling in the case of a niche will surely lead you to tears and defects in the pulling material.

From tools and materials, a screwdriver, a drill and fasteners - screws and dowels are additionally useful.

Below we will consider two options for installing curtains.

First, you need to fix the curtain to the ceiling at the desired distance from the window. The fasteners must be screwed directly into the base of the ceiling. Most often it is a concrete slab. In this case, dowels are used. If you decide to make a stretch ceiling in a wooden house, use self-tapping screws. Then it is necessary to retreat such a distance of the wall on which the window opening is located, so that the curtains can move freely and fall off without catching on the edge of the niche. As a rule, installation is carried out 20-30 cm from the surface of the walls.

After that, you need to nail down a wooden beam. An important point will be the pre-treatment of wood with special impregnations to protect against fungi and mold.

A profile is installed to the lower edge of the timber to secure the tensioning fabric. Once the PVC ceiling has been stretched, you can hang the curtains of your choice and enjoy using them.

There is one caveat. You can try to put the film material behind the block. To do this, instead of the fastening profile, you need to attach the bending profile to the tree from below, and the fastening profile should be installed at the upper edge of the bar adjacent to the rough ceiling.

The first step is to install a profile guide for the stretch fabric on the wall near the window. Then the markings are made, and a wooden block is mounted at the required distance.

The thickness of the timber is of great importance in the process of work. It is necessary to achieve complete adhesion of the lower edge of the tree to the PVC sheet. Mounting wedges can be used to control this moment.

After fixing the base, you can mount the stretch ceiling.

This is followed by the most crucial moment: the curtain should be fixed with self-tapping screws directly through the canvas, carefully, without unnecessary damage. It is better to burn holes for fasteners with fire, and not to punch or break through. For reliability, you can install additional polymer gaskets in the places of passage of self-tapping screws.

After completing all the stages of work, your design is ready for use. The plastic base or metal profile of the curtain can be hidden behind the ceiling skirting board for stretch fabrics. And the aforementioned baguette will fulfill the role of decorating your curtains here.

What distance from the ceiling to choose will depend on your preferences and some design features. In the case when the cornice is placed in a niche, it is necessary to try to cover it as much as possible with a stretch canvas. It looks neat and very eye-catching. If you choose a baguette design, then the curtains can be installed at a greater distance - they will be covered with decorative strips.

To decide which type of curtains is right for you, you need to think about the curtains from which material will decorate your windows. Lightweight fabrics like tulle or organza can withstand any fastening. It is better to hang massive velvet or tapestry fabrics on high-quality steel or plastic products. Fasteners should also be chosen strong and reliable. Otherwise, under the weight of the canvases, it may not withstand and deform the curtain and ceiling.

As mentioned above, curtains located from one end of the wall to the other cause a particularly strong effect in the interior.

A very important parameter is the distance from the eaves to the wall with a window. It must be attached so that the curtains do not catch on the window sill, radiators, batteries and other possible structural elements when moving. This is inconvenient and ugly. The fabric should lay down without any hindrance. You also need to try to make sure that when the curtains are fully removed, they can fully open the window opening.

As for the direct mounting of the mounts, there are some recommendations.

The markup is always done beforehand. The curtain in the case of a longer length than the specified one is cut off. In this case, the ends are closed using special plugs. The mount is mounted parallel to the window. Better to connect from the middle. It is recommended to drill holes for self-tapping screws with two different drills. Start with the tool with the diameter of the head of the fastener, and continue with the narrow one. It is customary to install self-tapping screws at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. There are times when it is necessary to hang very heavy material - the distance can be reduced.

There are options when it is necessary to apply a round curtain (when you decorate verandas with curtains, or separate areas in a room). Here it is appropriate to supplement the kit with limit rings so that the curtains do not move freely.

An excellent option in modern interiors and fashionable high-tech or fusion styles will be the use of backlightingbuilt into the curtains. In order not to rack your brains on how it is easier to do this, buy special mounts taking into account the place for the backlight. Polystyrene products are installed like any others, and the lighting tape is installed after. The glow effect over the curtains is amazing, giving a sense of magic, space and mystery.

In a classic style, wooden curtains will look very beneficial. The color and texture of natural material in combination with rich fabrics of curtains will emphasize the sophistication of the atmosphere and give a unique chic even to ordinary unsightly window frames.

Most customers opt for curtains in niches. It is fashionable, beautiful and doable for any kind of ceiling. According to reviews, many are confused by the opportunity to see a rough ceiling if you come close to the curtains. This is true in the case when the coating is strongly deformed, and a dark porous concrete base is also visible. But with careful work and the right distance, this problem can be avoided.

They also speak well of the method with the winding of the canvas for the lower edge of the bar. The transition in this case is neat and inconspicuous. Another advantage of this method is considered to be great protection against drafts inside the stretch ceiling. This results in a more durable and reliable coating.

Clients rarely, in the absence of skills, risk themselves mounting the cornice to the bar through the canvas, fearing to damage it.

In general, most citizens resort to the services of ceiling installation masters in order to avoid major mistakes in the performance of work.

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