What will it be like appearance wooden house, first of all, depends on its finishing. Many owners of wooden buildings prefer to sheathe the house with a variety of finishing materials, which at the same time decorate, insulate and protect wooden walls from unfavorable factors. However, the cladding of a log house has some difficulties, the reason for which is the corner joints of the log house. The corners interfere with the installation of the sheathing, without which it is impossible to frame the house. Finishing the corners of a wooden house outside and inside the room causes the greatest difficulty when carrying out finishing work. How to properly finish corner joints, and how to sheathe corners without damaging them wooden structure? We will talk about this in the article.
The finishing of the corners of the log house, as well as the entire house, begins after the initial shrinkage process, about a year after construction.
Direct finishing of corners inside and outside a wooden house can be done after completing the following work:
- grinding;
- protective treatment;
- insulation.
Grinding
If in the future it is planned to cover the outside of a house made of timber with clapboard, siding or other material, you can adopt the following insulation method: the corner is completely covered with foil, the shiny side out, the foil can also be secured with a furniture stapler.
The appearance of the corners is not very presentable, but this does not matter, because the top of the house will be covered with decorative cladding, which will completely hide the insulation.
Other possible options insulation of external corners:
- basalt insulation;
- fiberglass;
- polystyrene foam;
- foamed polyethylene.
External corners cannot be insulated using polyurethane foam, which accumulates moisture and contributes to dampening of the wood.
Features of finishing external corners
Regardless of what kind of lumber, timber or logs the house is made of, there are two main ways to connect the corners:
- “into the bowl”, after the junction there is a certain piece of log;
- “in the paw”, beams or logs are cut without leaving any residue.
When using this method of cutting corners, it turns out very beautiful shape connection, which can be decorated in an original way, for example, by painting different elements of the log with contrasting colors.
With a corner connection without any residue, insulation becomes of particular importance, since in this option, the corner remains without protection and in the absence good insulation lets in the cold.
Typically, this method of cutting a log house is used if the cladding of the log house is planned in the future. Closed corners, chopped without leaving any residue, become warmer and more airtight.
However, if you cladding a log house that has not undergone complete shrinkage, the cladding may become deformed. At the same time, corners should not be left open for a long time. The ends of logs can crack under the influence of precipitation and sunlight.
You can cover pre-caulked corners with a regular board. If you fix the board rigidly, then when the log house settles, the logs may hang and cracks may appear. To avoid this, it is necessary to make a vertical slot 2 cm long in the board and, when screwing it to the corner joint, screw a self-tapping screw into the highest point of the slot.
A board nailed in this way will not interfere with the natural shrinkage of the house. If over time the length of the slot turns out to be insufficient, you can unscrew the screw and screw it again to the top point.
After the shrinkage processes are completed, the corners can be sheathed with clapboard or siding. Cladding corner joints chopped into a paw does not cause any particular difficulty, since the corner is cut without leaving any residue, it will not interfere with making the sheathing in the usual way.
In another way, this angle is called “warm”, and this is no coincidence. With this kind of cutting, the corners allow less cold to pass through, making the house warmer. But from the outside of the building, the logs protrude outward; often the ends are of unequal length, which does not allow the frame to be installed correctly. The question arises: how to sheathe the corners of a log house in this case?
In some sources you can find advice: gradually cut down the protruding structural elements, and fasten them with brackets to strengthen them. However, as a result of sawing off the ends, which are elements load-bearing structure and give strength to the house, the building may lose stability and weaken.
If pins were not installed during construction, then for a weakened structure, even the slightest effort is fraught with destruction. Therefore, you should think carefully before making such a decision.
The cladding of a log house must be done in such a way as to keep all corners intact. When installing the sheathing, it is necessary that the distance from the wall of the house corresponds to the length of the protruding elements.
If the ends are of different lengths, they are filed so that they form an even line. It is quite possible that in this case the frame will recede greatly from the wall, then the dimensions will have to be equalized using thick bars with a cross-section of 50x50 mm.
You can use an alternative option, which involves mounting the frame separately for the wall and separately for the corner. In this case, the corner frame is an independent structural element and is made in four planes. The presence of additional corner elements will increase the consumption of material, but in its finished form such a structure looks very impressive.
Finishing the internal, as well as external corners of the log house, begins with the obligatory grinding and caulking of the joints. Often, especially if the corners are cut “into a bowl,” they look very beautiful, and you don’t want to hide them under the trim, but on the contrary, you want to emphasize their beauty.
To highlight the smooth outlines of the lines, it is enough to put a jute or linen rope on top of the caulk. Internal corners connected in a claw fashion do not look as impressive, but they can also be beautifully decorated with decorative rope. For the same purpose, you can use contrasting paints, covering the joints and ends of the logs with them.
If there are wide gaps at the corner joints of the logs that are unlikely to be closed with rope, you can decorate the corner using two edged polished boards. They need to be tightly connected to each other so that there are no gaps and an even vertical angle is obtained.
You can also close gusset using one board installed vertically at an angle of 45 degrees to both walls. But such finishing is used much less frequently.
Regarding finishing of internal corners timber house, then it is not particularly difficult. A house made of timber has flat walls with even corners, which can be sheathed with any material: clapboard, block house, imitation timber.
The corner connections of a log house are the most difficult areas and always cause difficulties when processed by non-professional craftsmen. Not only the appearance of the house, but also how comfortable its residents will feel depends on the quality of their finishing.
If you would like your wooden house was warm, cozy and beautiful, entrust its finishing to the Master Srubov company. There are no impossible tasks for our specialists; we can easily cope with the most complex finishing and implement any interior solutions.
Our company employs not only experienced craftsmen, but also qualified designers who will offer you various options design in the design of your home.
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If you are determined not to ignore corners of the apartment when decorating it, you probably know that you can do it in several ways to achieve your goal. Namely: put something in them, paint them with paints or hang photographs, fill them with shelves. But if you still have a question how decorate the corner, then you are just looking for an idea for inspiration or implementation. Which means you've come to the right place! We have selected several interesting and easy to implement ideas for decorating corners.
So in a small corner home gym you can place a whole house on a majestic oak tree, then the walls should be painted accordingly. Difficult? But your efforts will be more than repaid! It’s interesting, relaxing, and health-saving.
You can fill the corner of the hallway with special romantic content with the help of this simple but very cute picture.
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But in the living room or hall you can create a whole family tree! Just add a derea sticker (or draw one!) and hang the photos in frames. However, even with empty frames such a tree looks great.
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If you decide to decorate a corner of the room with paintings, then there may be options here too. See how easy it is to turn an empty wall into a stunning exhibition space. Although, if you are thinking of using just one panoramic photo, the result may exceed all your expectations.
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You can decorate the corner in the dining room and living room a little differently. So decorative plates will bring special charm dining corner, and a flock of butterflies or a paper bouquet will decorate the corner of the living room or bedroom.
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But in the nursery there is once again unity with nature. And even if these are just decorative birdhouses and birds, they will also teach the child to love our little brothers, and they will also give the corner a special meaning.
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2. Fill the corner with pieces of furniture or design elements.
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Setting up a reading corner in an empty space is a classic of the genre. Let's install it easy chair, a floor lamp and a shelf or small table for books. And to make the corner look more impressive, you can hang an inscription - a quote or an interesting illustration for your favorite book.
If you are interested in oriental motifs, then take this opportunity and install a carved screen in the corner. She, of course, will not hide the corner, but at least decorate it.
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A table or stands for displaying interesting things will help make the corner somewhat attractive. What it will be: a collection you brought from your vacation or an exhibition of vegetables from your own garden - it’s up to you to decide. But this decor looks interesting in any corner.
But in the hallway you can place a high table on decorative legs in the corner and place a vase, lamp or candlesticks on it. Elegant, cute and accessible.
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A ladder or stepladder installed in a corner can become a hanger or stand. It’s not just beautiful, it’s convenient, because things placed on them will become visible and quickly accessible.
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You can get a good idea for decorating corners from your grandmother in the village. These are flowers and living plants! You can use them for design for several reasons: they are beautiful, plants purify the air and moisturize it, and besides, the idea of a pharmacy in a pot has not yet been canceled.
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3. Place shelves and shelves in the corner.
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Hanging shelves in the corner is not a new idea, but it is always relevant. These can be shelves for photos and cute trinkets or books. It is not necessary that they be in the usual format. The more interesting the shape and color of these interior elements, the more elegant the corner design will look.
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4. A thread or a few more from the world interesting ideas decorating a corner
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How do you like the idea of making the corner soft? Isn’t it true that such decor looks interesting and very cozy? It will be very pleasant to while away the time with a book or with friends!
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Fireplace... Do you really want to get it, but are you worried that there is not enough space in the room? Build decorative fireplace in the corner or install an electric fireplace - and decorate the corner and make your dream come true.
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In a dark, dark house, in a dark, dark corner, this lamp looks just great! And he alone can give the room a special charm and chic. Maybe it's worth a try?
Plastic corners for walls are almost always used during installation. After all, leveling corners is one of the most difficult finishing jobs. Here you need to have knowledge and skills.
Usually, different corners are installed to protect the corners, depending on the unevenness and the interior design. You also need to choose the right material for making the corner, because there are several of them. It is this finishing material that we will get acquainted with today. Also in the video in this article and photos you can see options for the practical use of this material.
When you need corner alignment
Plastic corners for walls are sometimes extremely necessary, and let’s figure it out right away, you will need this finishing option:
- In cases where you plan to place rectangular furniture in a corner. The furniture fits perfectly into the aligned walls.
- Also for protection from mechanical damage. If there is a large unevenness, it is better not to level the surface. Because the space will be greatly reduced. Such unevenness can be easily removed with artificial stone; it fits into any design.
- Also, if the vertical angle is not perpendicular to the axis of the earth, then a small deviation can easily be leveled using a corner.
Types of corners and materials for making corners
Plastic corners for walls are selected according to the type of angle.
There are two options here:
Corner on the inside corner | Internal corners generally do not fall into the risk zone, as they are difficult to reach. Although it is not particularly susceptible to mechanical stress, its evenness is sometimes extremely important. |
Corner on outer corner | But external corners are always headache, as they are easy to damage. They are not very durable, the wallpaper can be torn off, the paint can peel off. For example, when moving large furniture or equipment, there is always a risk of damage. From this we can conclude that the corners require protection. |
The corner can be made from several materials. Its characteristics largely depend on this.
Let's see how much a PVC corner will suit you:
| Material of manufacture | Characteristics |
| Plastic | Durable, resistant to moisture, easy to install and perfectly processed; |
| Metal | It has many positive qualities, but the cost is very high, it is also not light in weight and is susceptible to corrosion; |
| MDF | Durable, comparable to natural wood. Exposure to moisture is not acceptable; |
| Tree | It looks beautiful, but is highly flammable, and a humid environment is not recommended; |
| Stone | Durable, but installation is a labor-intensive process, it also has a lot of weight and therefore is not always acceptable. It is also quite difficult to process; |
| Galvanized metal profile | Resistant to moisture. It doesn't weigh much. But there are difficulties with processing. |
Attention: The main thing is that the corners are light and durable. Then they are attached without problems and simply changed during repairs.
Why choose plastic
The choice will be better on plastic decorative corners. They are the most common in use. Today the market offers a diverse variety of plastic corners. This material has a variety of color palette, and also have good property– softness.
There are two types of plastic corners - external and internal corners. Therefore, many manufacturers paint plastic not only on the outside, but also on the inside. They have many advantages.
Let's try to summarize this in a small list, noting the main ones:
- They have very little weight, which increases the level of service;
- The color range is varied - from white to black;
- Can be given any shape;
- Easy to cut;
- They stick well;
- Hide irregularities or imperfections;
- Gives straight lines completeness;
- Shelf life more than 100 years;
- Quite low price;
- The possibility of do-it-yourself installation also attracts consumers.
Attention: All corners are sold in the same length, which helps to accurately calculate the required quantity and choose the right shade for you. But they have different shelf, this is what you need to pay attention to.
The corners are installed at the end, after all installation and repair work has been completed. The corners are glued to the wall using mounting adhesive for plastic. If you are producing this type work for the first time, it is necessary to use corners of medium width, and the height of plastic corners is standard 2.5 m.
Application areas for plastic corners
Plastic corners will become real helpers in any interior. They highlight all the lines that you want to highlight in your decor. They also help hide any unevenness or problems in plastered walls.
Let's consider situations when you really can't do without their help:
- When installing window slopes inside;
- When installing windows from the outside, to hide traces of foam and give an aesthetic appearance;
- Framing door slopes;
- For registration arched openings(see How to decorate an arch: shapes of arches and types of finishing);
- Corners of walls covered with wallpaper;
- At corners that are made of plasterboard, putty;
- When creating corners, when working with facing tiles;
- When using plastic panels indoors;
- Formation of joints when working with siding (see Everything about siding cladding or sketches about the famous).
We could go on and on about the occasions for which a decorative plastic corner is useful.
However, even from this list it is clear that it is widely used:
- The corner is produced by heating PVC and giving it the required shape. This corner is smooth and without cracks.
- Please note that the corners are not standard. The width may vary. One side is wider than the other. Such plastic decorative corners are suitable for arched openings.
- Manufacturers produce a large number of plain plastic corners. They also depict an imitation of natural material, for example, stone or wood. You can find the corner that fits perfectly into color scheme premises.
Types of corners by type of finish
You can determine which corner is needed, internal or external for the work, after choosing the type of finish.
- The outer corner can be 90 or 105 degrees. Plastic window they are edged using plastic corners at 90 degrees; if this is not enough, they put a second shelf.
- If two shelves remain visible, they are framed with plastic corners at 105 degrees.
- In internal works use a corner that can hide the joining of materials and irregularities.
- The corners put the final point in the repair - finishing works, give a finished look to the room after renovation. The main thing is to choose the right corners for your interior.
Installation of corners
Glue is the most necessary thing for installing corners. Since the reliability of fastening depends on it. There are a lot of different glues sold on the market today, each with different composition and properties.
How to choose best glue? If you choose it incorrectly, you can ruin the external aesthetic appearance.
Let's look at what types exist and what they are suitable for:
Fastening a plastic corner to polyurethane | It has a number positive aspects– leaves no marks, is elastic, has high strength. Most suitable for gluing corners with plastic panels.But there are also disadvantages: it has a pungent odor and takes a long time to bond, about two days. You need to apply this glue over the entire surface of the corner, do not glue it right away. You need to wait about 30 minutes for the glue to harden a little. |
Fastening a plastic corner with liquid nails | The most popular glue. It gained its fame due to its high strength. It is also called assembly adhesive. It contains sodium carbonate, which allows you to fill the voids between the corner and the wall. It is perfect for gluing plastic corners to any type of wallpaper. If you use white corners during installation, then it is better to buy transparent liquid nails; for other shades of wallpaper, you can use any glue composition. Please note that liquid nails do not damage plastic corners and wallpaper. Apply glue to the plastic corner using a snake. |
We attach the PVC corner to the sealant | This is a complex glue. The choice must be approached with full responsibility. The sealant is needed to bond the plastic to the tile. Please note that not every sealant is suitable for gluing plastic. Experts say that it is better to use acrylic sealant. It is durable for gluing plastic, has no color and odor. And has increased moisture resistance. |
Attention: When deciding how to glue a plastic corner to the wall, you should look at what you will attach the corner to. Then unforeseen circumstances will not arise and the installation will be successful. Glue is applied to the corner pointwise.
Preparatory work
When we work with right angles, we should not have any special problems. The plastic corner can be easily cut using construction knife or hacksaws.
But when working on arches, not everything is so simple. Here we need to bend a straight plastic corner. How to do it?
- From the above, it can be recalled that when high temperature The plastic corner easily changes shape. For this we need construction hair dryer, we heat the corner, give it the desired shape, and fix it. We continue work after the plastic has cooled.
- Often the corners in the store are covered in dust, so before work you need to clean them, degrease them, and wipe them dry. There should not be a drop of moisture left on the plastic; if it does get in, the glue will not stick well and may fall off over time.
Attention: A corner with notches is selected for the arch. If you took a straight line, then you need to make cuts along the contour with a hacksaw.
Technology for gluing plastic corners
Each type of material has its own system for gluing plastic corners. We will analyze all cases in detail.
So that you already know exactly what you need to do:
- To glue a plastic corner to the wallpaper, you first need to pick it up. It’s better to choose a corner that matches the wallpaper; it looks aesthetically beautiful. Measure the height that is needed.
- Then you need to cut it off. This is where the biggest problem for non-professionals arises. The plastic corner is cut at an angle of 45 degrees. Experts do this by eye. But since you are not a professional in this matter, you need to take a miter box and metal scissors.
Attention: The hacksaw must be used for metal or with a fine tooth. Otherwise, the material will bite and you will get an uneven cut.
- After you have cut the desired length, prepare the plastic corner itself. Wipe off dust, check for water, if there is any, wipe dry.
- Now you need to prepare the wallpaper, remove the wallpaper at the junction of the corners. In this case, you need to use liquid nails. However, if you have light wallpaper, then choose a light glue, and if it is a dark shade, then any color of glue will suit you.
- Apply glue evenly to the plastic and to the wallpaper, but do not overdo it, as it is impossible to remove such glue from the wallpaper.
The plastic corner should be glued to the walls in the same way as in the previous case:
- Clean the wall, prepare the corner, wipe off dirt, check for moisture. We use a different glue, acrylic sealant is required for painted walls. Apply carefully to the inside of the corner and apply to the wall. Exactly the same process is performed when gluing a plastic corner to the slopes.
- The most difficult type of work is attaching a plastic corner to an arched opening. You choose the type of glue based on what type of material is laid out on the wall. Next, bend the plastic corner, as we described above.
- Now let's move on to the hard part - cutting the plastic. On the side that goes to the inner opening, we cut it end-to-end. And on the outside we leave a reserve. Then there will be an opportunity to trim it. The gluing method itself depends on the materials.
Now you have basic knowledge of installing plastic corners. You can safely move on to practice. As you can see, the installation process is not that complicated, but it is invaluable. And we note that their cost is not high. Even people with a limited budget for repairs can afford to buy them.
Corners will perfectly preserve the pristine appearance of the room. Since they will protect the most vulnerable places in the interior. And the room will delight you for many years.
Plastic corners for protecting wall corners will help you maintain the geometry of the corner even under mechanical stress. And the instructions will help you get the job done quickly and efficiently.
Corners play a bigger role in the interior than it might seem at first glance. It is enough to look at their uneven or “erased” surfaces to immediately understand: no one would call such a finish neat. Decorative corners for wall corners, door slopes and window openings began to be used everywhere during repairs only in last years. Until then, the materials used to cover the joints simply changed more often than the rest of the finish.
You can appreciate the transformative effect of a decorative element even in an empty room without furniture. Based on the type of location, they are classified into two types:
Elements are also classified into those that overlap external sides corners and those that are inserted into the internal ones. The latter can have semicircular shapes that “soften” the finish. You can make a corner with your own hands, or purchase it at a specialized store. Products are made mainly from plastic, MDF, but there are also more durable metal and stone options. Polyurethane effectively imitates various natural materials: wood, marble, sandstone, brick. Plastic corners are used not only as decoration, but also as a durable finishing element that will “outlast” wallpaper or other less durable wall surface coating. There is also a “mystical” component to the question. According to Feng Shui, the places where the “joints” of walls are considered energy breaks that create an imbalance and negatively affect the perception of the situation, so their edges are decorated with corners, “smoothing out” the sharpness.
What are decorative corners for?
Corners are most often “touched” by people passing by with their shoulders, elbows and carried objects. Accordingly, it is this part of the wall that is erased and scratched more than the remaining ones. To protect the joint from mechanical stress, a decorative corner is attached to it - special kind finishing materials, a special “overlay”. It is designed to perform two functions:
- Decorate the finish;
- Protect the sensitive area.
In addition, finishing using these elements looks neater and the interior seems complete. Using the material, color and size, you can emphasize the features of the style used in the design of the room.
When to apply
The corner part of the wall is covered with decorative elements in several cases:
- If the corner has visually noticeable defects: curvature, “dimples” or protrusions that were not corrected with plaster;
- When the protruding part obstructs the passage or is located next to the “pedestrian” area. Accordingly, it will constantly be touched, erased, scratched. Over time, mechanical damage will become noticeable and negatively affect the sensitive wall finish and its appearance;
- If without them the interior does not look complete;
- To prevent the destruction of the outer corner of the building and give the exterior a neat appearance.
The installation of elements usually completes the renovation: they literally become the finishing touch in the design.
Plastic corner size
The standard range of sizes for PVC corners starts with 10x10 mm and ends with 50x50 mm. Between them, gradations with a difference of 5 mm are used. Parts of non-traditional sizes are made to order. An angle of 90 degrees is maintained between the two guides of the decorative element, at which all planes of the apartment must intersect. If you have a home with “crooked” walls, then you need to take appropriate measurements and contact a specialist with a request to make individual parts.
Types of decorative corners on walls
Corners are universal finishing elements. They are pasted in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, balconies, offices and living rooms. Decoration is carried out using several types of elements:
- Arched, for plasterboard partitions;
- For ceramic tiles. The same category includes profile strips for the bathroom;
- Corners made of natural and artificial stone;
- Options made of wood;
- Special guides for siding (exterior decoration);
- Corners for ceiling and floor “joints”;
- Textured options;
- For external and internal corners;
- Corners for door and window openings.
Each type is combined with a specific wall decoration and organically blends into specific styles. Corners are used to decorate not only walls, but also fireplaces, stoves, furniture, and “boxes” for masking communications and pipes.
Arched
Arched corners are used under plaster or glued on top of an already finished surface. “Internal” elements provide smooth straight lines. The corners for semicircular partitions are different increased flexibility, which allows you to tightly bend them to the curved surfaces of the base. If the decorative wall has a strict rectangular or square shape, then decorative elements can be selected from standard plastic options, designed for simple walls.
For ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles are used to finish walls and floors in kitchens and bathrooms. At the corners, the tile seams are tightly sealed, they do not allow water to pass through, but they collect dust, dirt and grease (in the food preparation area). Also, these places are usually used by bacteria and fungi to organize their “breeding ground”. Microorganisms will not get under properly treated seams, but they can easily make a comfortable “home” on their surface. When cleaning tiles Special attention It is recommended to focus specifically on these areas. Overlaying the corners allows you to reduce the scope of work and make the place where the walls meet reliably protected from the adhesion of dirt particles. In addition, the decorative element will competently disguise uneven tile cuts, and options that contrast with the color of the tile will add chic to the room. Corners are divided into two types:
- Internal. They are used to decorate joints between walls and ceilings, floors, showers, that is, “pressed-in” corners. Usually have a convex or concave shape (fillet);
- External. Used when processing protrusions.
Popular plastic is not used for decorating tiles, since the main coating can compete with polyurethane in durability and strength. We need all the finishing elements to “age” approximately equally, otherwise, due to a corner that has become unusable, the tile will have to be “disturbed” once again. Metal and ceramics are used to decorate tiled surfaces.
There are so-called “ribbon” corners. They are made of flexible plastic, produced in “reels”, are highly flexible, and can be easily replaced if necessary. This option is ideal for quick repairs.
For external and internal corners
Separately, elements are classified into external and internal. The former are used to decorate protruding joints of surfaces. The latter are used less frequently in “concave” corners. The latter are not in such dire need of protection, so overlays are only needed to decorate the finish. Inner corners usually have a semicircular concave or convex shape.
Textured corners
Textured options differ in color and pattern. They are usually made of plastic. Often the corners imitate some kind of specific material: bricks, marble or granite surfaces, porous stone, wood (wenge, cork, oak, cherry). A variety of shades allows you to choose a contrasting or background option for a specific interior.
Wooden
Wooden corners are usually made from thin MDF plates, bamboo, cork or veneer. The materials are as light as plastic. MDF is flexible, and a decorative layer with protective film from damage. In veneer versions, the element is made from thin wood slices, that is, it is more natural and has a natural pattern. Solid wood corners are denser. Glued to the surface, they will protrude slightly on it.
Not recommended for use natural wood in bathrooms and kitchens. Before attaching the material, it should be coated with a layer of varnish. Wooden elements are most often made independently. Unfortunately, a cracked corner can become deformed and crack under a strong impact. Behind natural beauty the decorated surface will have to “pay” with a lower service life.
Corners for ceilings and baseboards
Ceiling and floor skirting boards at the junctions of individual modules they have a very unsightly appearance. No matter how carefully the cuts are processed, they will slightly undermine the aesthetic picture of the interior. Decorative corners are used to disguise them. In appearance they differ from wall options: They look like small overlays that are designed to decorate a small area. For ceiling skirting boards with stucco in classical styles, they acquire special corners with monograms, repeating each bend of the connected straight lines. The use of elements on ceilings is not mandatory, which cannot be said about floors. Here, the baseboards are constantly in contact with the feet of guests and household members. Their “joints” can become loose, frayed and become completely unusable. The corners will save the baseboards from rapid wear.
IN design compositions the lower decorative elements sometimes echo the upper ones. This solution ensures the integrity of the composition, so ceiling and floor plinths often have the same outlines, and accordingly, identical corners are selected for their decoration.
Natural stone corners
Decorative elements made from natural stone, are usually used to decorate the facades of houses. Due to the strength of the material, they serve as excellent protection against building destruction. However, with the popularization of the industrial loft, brick and stone masonry have become an organic addition not only to the exterior, but also to the interior of the house. Such corners will definitely “protrude” slightly above the surface. You should choose flat stones that will ensure a neat appearance of the entire structure. Hold them together cement mortar, that is, the corner will be monumental and installed for ten years. Elements are combined with plasterboard walls, relief plaster and wooden lining.
Artificial stone corners
Corners made of artificial stone are considered cheaper and practical options. As a rule, imitation is made of plastic. It repeats not only the color, but also the “rough” texture of the surface. PVC is flexible; it often goes beyond the “borders” of the corner and creeps onto the wall itself. This solution is used to create the illusion of naturalness of the decoration, because real stonework usually does not fit the line. Combine the corner with wallpaper and the same plastic panels.
It is important to know. Thick wallpaper is considered the most budget-friendly imitation of stone at the corners. Curly pieces are cut out of them along the contours of the pebbles and glued to the joint. Such an element will not protect the surface from scratches and damage, but it will decorative task will handle it.
Options for using corner profiles for finishing corners
The corner profile is used to decorate the following elements:
- “Natural” joints between walls that are in a vertical plane;
- Door and window slopes;
- Places where ceilings, floors and walls “converge” in horizontal planes with a concave shape;
- Corners of decorative partitions, including arched openings;
- Joints between shower cabins, fireplaces and other “monumental” (not involving movement) interior objects and walls and floors.
A decorative element can be used to “smooth out” any “seam” at the junction of finishing materials. If previously it was necessary to carefully process the cuts so that they retained a beautiful aesthetic appearance, now they are allowed to have irregularities and chips, which will be masked by the corner.
Finishing door and window slopes
Double-glazed windows usually come with special corners that complete the installation of the window. Door sets also often include trims and trims. If the corners are left without additional protection, then you will have to select and glue it yourself. The element will protect the slopes from damage and smooth out the junction of two different materials. For example, the end of the wallpaper will begin to wear off and peel off over time. No matter how smoothly you cut the finishing material on the slope, it will look untidy without additional coating. Slopes in doorways can be scratched by furniture carried through them.
The best option would be to use polyvinyl chloride corners. If necessary, it is easy to replace, and the surface texture can imitate any natural materials. By choosing a special shade, you can create an illusory transitional border between the color of the wallpaper and window frame or a doorway. Corners made of veneer or bamboo are less commonly used.
Arched doorways
Arched openings, as a rule, have one of the classic shapes: with a semicircle on top. Not every material can replicate its contours. For example, solid wood corners can only be used to decorate straight lines. Smooth transitions are decorated with elements made of flexible plastic, MDF, veneer or bamboo. All of the above options will easily follow the contours of the arch and complete the design of the doorway.
How to glue a plastic corner yourself
In addition to decorative corners, you will also need a fastening compound. For narrow elements it is not recommended to use glue, the excess of which cannot be removed from the surface without leaving a trace. Before carrying out the procedure, the joint must first be cleaned of dirt and residues of wallpaper or protruding pieces. finishing material. No corners will save an excessively uneven and bumpy surface. Then the wall is measured. The measurements are exactly transferred to a piece of corner. Cut material better with a hacksaw with fine teeth. Do not forget about the joints between the corners themselves (in doorways, windows): two straight lines should end with cuts at an angle of 45 degrees. The “wrong” side of the prepared material is coated with glue and applied to the wall. Using your hands, firmly press the corner to the surface and hold it until the fastening composition “seizes”
Conclusion
There is another type of decorative corners that decorate furniture (sofas, cabinets, beds, cabinets). It is usually used to protect the joints of MDF or chipboard boards, which are especially sensitive to damage and begin to crumble over time. Special silicone corners save the little fingers of household members from constant impacts on these surfaces. In interior design, the use of these elements usually completes renovations. Their installation is akin to the final touches of a brush on an almost finished canvas, when the artist, moving away from the easel, evaluates his creation with a critical eye and corrects certain areas so that the composition becomes complete. Decorative steel corners mandatory element in the design of the room, which emphasizes its neatness and beauty.
What types of decorative corners are there, methods of application, installation rules and examples of use in the interior.
Decorative corners for walls
One of the most problem areas in interior decoration are external corners.
It is quite difficult to cover them well; the wallpaper often peels up at the corners; the corner can easily be damaged by hitting it when rearranging furniture or carrying any hard large object.
Decorative corners help solve these problems.
The corner protects the surface from mechanical damage, allows you to hide some flaws in the finishing, create a transition from one material to another, and cover the ends of tiles or panels.
Where are they used?
There are many options for using corners in the interior. They can be used to decorate both external and internal corners of walls. Some difficulties arise when finishing angles other than 90°; this requires special, so-called. folding, corners. To finish the curved surface of the corner, flexible, “arched” corner profiles are used.
The most common ways to use decorative corners:
- The connection of the window slope to the wall. It is extremely rare to see a slope whose near edge is not covered by a corner. Their use in this case protects the end of the slope from damage and prevents the wallpaper from peeling off, which quite often happens on external corners. In addition to technical, the corner profile also carries an aesthetic load. The use of a white corner completes the window opening. A profile that contrasts with the slope and wall decoration can create the desired color accent or become an independent original interior detail.
- Doorway design. Corners can also be used when decorating a doorway when the wall thickness is greater than the width door frame. In this case, additional trim strips are installed on the door, the junction of the end of which with the wall is covered with a corner element matched to the color of the door.
- Protection of external corners of walls, columns, ledges. In this case, the corner protects the wall decoration from mechanical damage, for example, an accidental blow from a heavy oversized object. It helps to save finishing and layers of putty and plaster. Also application corner profile simplifies room cleaning. Often, hand marks remain on the outer corners, which are easier to remove from plastic than from wallpaper. Properly selected contrasting corners help avoid boring and monotonous interiors.
- Design of openings. In interior design, instead of doors, a simple opening is often left, for example, between the kitchen and the living room. Corners serve to decorate and protect corners.
- External corners of walls lined tiles or wall panels. The corner profile covers the ends of the tiles, because they differ in color from the front surface of the tile. If the tile is cut to size and the edge of the cut is not polished, it is easy to cut yourself on such a corner. When installing a corner on a panel, they cover the corner joint. Using a special corner profile for these purposes is not always convenient, so decorative corners are used.
- Decorating and protecting the corners of gypsum plasterboard structures, for example, racks or shelves.
- Furniture decoration, mirror framing. In addition to decorative functions, it protects edges from chipping.
Varieties based on materials of manufacture
Corner profiles are made from various synthetic materials, MDF, wood, metal. The material of the corner determines its appearance, technical characteristics and scope of application.
Metal
Made from aluminum, stainless steel, brass. Steel and brass products are polished and uncoated, while aluminum products are divided into polished, anodized and coated. decorative coating, usually wood-like, but can also be painted in various colors. They are used mainly in the manufacture of furniture, less often in interior decoration. To protect the ends of furniture boards, they are covered with a multi-shelf corner, one of the shelves of which completely covers the end, the second extends slightly onto the plane. Unpainted profiles are suitable for framing mirrors and glass-covered paintings or posters.
Metal corners can be mounted on walls as a basis for easy suspended ceiling type "Armstrong" or from PVC panels. Aluminum products are attached to the steps as anti-slip pads and protect the edges from chipping.
Wooden finishing
They are made from various types of wood, including valuable ones. Wooden corners are used to complete finishing in rooms made of wood, for example, wall cladding with a block house or clapboard.
With their help, the ends of the boards are closed, both on external and internal corners. These products are also suitable for decorating painted or wallpapered walls. In this case, they need to be painted or varnished. Wooden corners can only be used on strictly right angles, because They are fragile and can crack if you bend or straighten them with the slightest effort.
Transparent silicone corners for wallpaper
If there is a need to protect the corner and preserve the wallpaper pattern, apply a silicone corner profile. This material is quite soft and is well suited for rooms where small children are often present, because... reduces the risk of a child being injured by hitting a corner. The relative disadvantage of these products is that, due to their transparency, they do not hide imperfections in the finishing.
Polyurethane
They can be smooth, with a relief ornament and profiled. Smooth ones are similar to ordinary PVC corner profiles, differing from them in the greater thickness of the shelf. Three-dimensional ornaments are often reproduced on shelves.
Polyurethane profiles are produced for use in classic interiors complex section imitating gypsum stucco. There are white ones on sale and painted in various colors, including those imitating wood; you can also find them painted in several colors, for example, the smooth part is like wood, and the ornament is like gold. Due to their complex shape, they require great care in installation. Paints used in finishing work well on polyurethane.
Plastic colored
Made from PVC. Visually imitate wood, metal surface or simply painted in one shade. The palette of monochrome corners contains approximately 30 shades. If necessary, the white profile can be painted in the desired shade with special paints. It is used everywhere in decoration, second only to white in popularity. To design arches and other curved surfaces, there is a special type of corners - flexible or arched.
MDF corners
They consist of 2 MDF strips glued together using film. The film is applied from the front side, the pattern repeats the pattern on MDF panels. Due to the fact that the shelves are fixed movably relative to each other, the same profile can be used on surfaces mating at different, internal and external, acute, straight and obtuse angles. Typically used for wall cladding MDF panels, but can also be used instead of any other type of corners.
It is not advisable to use MDF corners in rooms with high humidity.
Decorating corners in an apartment: how to decorate a room with corners
Options for using decorative corners in the interior design of a room depend on many factors:
- Surface materials. A white plastic corner glued to the corner of clapboard walls will look ridiculous.
- Finish colors. Under no circumstances should a red element be placed in a room designed in pastel colors.
- General stylistic solution of the interior. Polished stainless steel profile will not fit into classic interior, polyurethane, “stucco-like”, not suitable for high-tech style.
- Purpose of the room. Silicone corners are great for children. They will keep the corners intact and help protect the child from injury.
Wallpaper design options
To complete the finishing after wallpapering, a profile made of any of the above materials can be used. The main criterion when choosing a corner will be its color. The choice of color can be approached in different ways. If the joining walls are approximately the same shade, you can choose the product to match the color of the walls; if they are different, you can match the color of the wall to which the eye is most often drawn. For example, when finishing the corner between a room and a hallway, it is more logical to choose a profile that matches the color of the room’s finishing.
One of the finishing options is decorating with a wooden corner, tinted to match the color of the doors or floor using impregnated stain and coated with varnish. Products made of MDF and PVC, decorated to look like wood, are suitable for the same purposes. When decorating a strict, laconic interior, metal corners will look good.
Solution for corners on slopes: the better way to seal corners in an apartment
To complete the finishing of the slopes, corners are used in the color of the slope, almost always white. Often the material used for slopes is a sandwich panel, therefore, to ensure that the material does not differ much, PVC corner profiles are used. The width of the shelf is selected so that it covers the end of the panel or gypsum board. If there are any finishing defects near the window opening, for example, unevenly cut wallpaper, choose a corner of such a width that these errors are covered.
The angle between the wall and the slope is usually more than 90°; in order for the corner to lie flat, it should be slightly “bent” - placed on a flat surface or a large-diameter pipe and lightly pressed with your hands, moving along the corner.
In the cold season, the profile should heat up to room temperature before work.
Option for decoration under wallpaper
For walls covered with wallpaper, the option of wallpapering a corner may be suitable. For these purposes, profiles made of PVC, MDF, wood or smooth polyurethane are suitable. The profile should be a light shade, because... dark may appear from under the wallpaper. Wallpaper is glued onto it, the glue is allowed to dry, then, no earlier than the next day, it is mounted on the wall. The wallpaper on the corner should be glued in one piece, of such a size that the wallpaper extends onto the inside of the shelves.
How decorative corners are attached
To install a corner profile, various adhesives are usually used, much less often metal and wooden parts fastened mechanically using self-tapping screws or nails.
What to glue plastic ones to?
For fastening PVC corners the following are used:
- "liquid Nails";
- acrylic sealant;
- silicone sealant.
When using sealants, profiles must be fixed for 12 hours after gluing using masking tape. Liquid nails give the best results; some brands of this glue do not require fixation while drying. As a rule, such glue needs to be applied to one of the surfaces, pressed on the second, then removed, let the glue dry, and then press firmly on the part to be glued.
To install polyurethane products, you can also use liquid nails or special glue.
Finishing wooden corners in an apartment
The surface of wooden corners must be protected with varnish or paint. Varnish will preserve the texture of the wood; a thick layer of paint will hide it. If you need to give the wood some shade while maintaining the texture, you should use a wood stain or tinting impregnation.
Fasten wooden elements using liquid nails, wood glue or PVA. Can also be attached to finishing nails.
When driving a nail, the distance from the edge of the part to the nail should be more than 10 of its diameters.
How to glue a plastic corner on wallpaper
A plastic corner is glued to the wallpaper using the same adhesives as to any other surfaces, i.e. liquid nails or sealants. It is important that the wallpaper at the installation site is well glued to the wall and that the wallpaper glue is dry. It is best to wait a few days after pasting the wallpaper and only then start decorating using corners.
How long does it take to dry?
The drying time of the glue is indicated on the packaging, and rarely exceeds 12 hours. When gluing onto silicone or acrylic sealant, it is advisable to keep the elements fixed for 24 hours.
Decorative corners allow you to solve many problems in decorating a room. They are inexpensive and relatively easy to install and dismantle, so you can experiment with them if you wish.
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