Corner wall decor. Plastic corners for wallpaper - a way to design external and internal wall joints

June 13, 2017
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How to finish the corners of the walls so that they turn out to be even, durable and beautiful? Previously, I was often interested in this question, but now, having gained experience, I myself will tell you how the corners are finished - the outer corners inside the building and outside. I am sure that this information will help beginners to cope with the task.

Finish options

The complexity of finishing the corners lies not only in the fact that they must be even. The fact is that these sections of the walls are often subjected to shock loads, so it is necessary to provide them with sufficient strength.

Currently, there are several ways to solve this problem. The choice of method depends on the type of wall decoration, which may be as follows:

Option 1: plastered or plasterboard walls

If the walls are plastered or sheathed with drywall, then special plaster corners are usually used to finish the corners. They are of two types:

• Aluminum perforated. Used for finishing flat areas;

• Arched. Made of plastic. Their main feature is increased flexibility, which allows them to be used for finishing curved surfaces;

The corners are glued with plaster or putty at the stage of rough wall finishing. In the process of their installation, be sure to use the level. This allows you to install them strictly vertically or horizontally.

I must say that this solution is used both for internal walls and for facades. But, most importantly, such decoration of the outer corners of the house allows not only to level them, but also to protect them from mechanical damage.

Price:

Keep in mind that all prices are current in spring 2017.

Option 2: trimmed with PVC clapboard

Recently, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) lining, which is simply called plastic panels, has been very popular. Most often this material is used in the following rooms:

• bathrooms;
• kitchens;
• hallways.

If the walls are finished with plastic, the corners can be arranged in the following ways:

• With the help of profiles. This is the easiest way, the essence of which is the use of corner profiles. They are installed on the level help crate, like plaster corners.

As a rule, profiles are fixed on the crate with a stapler. Then the panels are simply inserted into special grooves;

• By bending the panels. To bend the plastic panel with your own hands, you need to cut along the fold line on its inner side. It is even advisable to cut a thin strip, as shown in the photo diagram above.

Before bending, it is advisable to heat the front side, for example, using a hairdryer.

Price. The price of guides for PVC panels starts from 25-30 rubles per 3 m (standard length).

Option 3: trimmed with wooden clapboard

Not so long ago, when decorating walls with clapboard for corner joints, the boards were cut and adjusted. At the same time, the remaining gaps were puttied. Nowadays, for the design of corners, you can purchase a special wooden corner.

You can fix it on the lining with the help of window studs. The only thing is that it is advisable to bite the nail heads so that they are invisible.

I must say that in this way it is possible to finish not only external, but also internal corner joints.

Price. The cost of wooden corners on average is about 50 rubles per linear meter.

Option 4: siding finished facade

Many beginners are interested in how to finish the corners of the house on the facade? As I said above, perforated plaster corners can be used for wet facades.

If the facade is sheathed with siding or other facade panels, special additional elements should be used, which are usually sold complete with panels.

Such corners perform several functions at once:

• Provide fixation of panels;
• Make out the joint of the panels;
• Protect the ends of the panels from mechanical stress;
• Serve as siding guides.

In fact, the installation of siding corners resembles the installation of guides for PVC lining. They are also mounted on the crate, but not with a stapler, but with self-tapping screws. In this case, the level must be used.

Option 5: wooden walls

At first glance, the design of the corners of a wooden house from the outside is not required, since they themselves look quite attractive and at the same time are quite durable. However, not everyone knows that the ends of lumber are areas that are the least resistant to moisture and decay.

To protect them, they use special sealants and impregnations for the corners of a wooden house.

Price. Below are the most popular compositions and their cost:

It is possible to use compositions for the ends of lumber not only outside, but also in a wooden house inside.

Option 6: wallpapered or finished with liquid materials

Above, I have already talked about the rough method of finishing plastered walls. Finally, consider how the decorative decoration of such walls is performed.

So, there are two most common ways to solve this problem:

• decorative overlays. Finishing external corners in the apartment involves the installation of PVC or polyurethane corners.

These products can be made under a tree or even look like an expensive baguette. The latter are usually made of polyurethane. They look rich and are used in classic interiors;

• decorative stone. In this case, the corners are pasted over with decorative stone, which can be made of gypsum, cement, or even natural stone.

I must say that in this way it can be used not only for internal walls, but also for the facade.

Installation instructions for decorative corners require the removal of the finish coating in the area where they adjoin the wall. This is especially true for heavy polyurethane overlays.

Price. Below is the cost of some materials for decorating corners:

Conclusion

Now you know what methods and materials are used to decorate the corners of the house from the outside and from the inside. Watch the video in this article for more. With all questions on this topic, you can contact me in the comments.

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In an apartment, corners and other protruding wall elements are the first to look ugly. They are scratched by various objects and the surface is erased. To preserve the aesthetic appearance and protect the edges of openings, arches and other areas from destruction, colored plastic corners are used for walls. They have different sizes. There are decorative and plain white or transparent ones. They make the interior look better.

White plastic corners

Why align the corners of walls and openings in the interior

Vadik we are building a house. He is a scientist, but physically developed and very curious. I have a small firm. We have been friends for a long time. Therefore, the construction is carried out by my team, or the two of us spend our free time doing his country cottage. I do skilled work. Vadik performs the duties of an assistant and is engaged in self-development.
Before starting the interior decoration, the question arose about colored and white plastic corners for walls and openings.

Another is interested to know:

1. What are they needed for?
2. Where are they attached?
3. What are there?

We walked with him through some objects where the finishing of the corners has not yet been completed and they are crooked. The interior looked ugly. A few days later they visited the same premises after the completion of the alignment of the corners. The impression is completely different. Regardless of the style, wall decoration had an aesthetic appearance. The rooms looked more comfortable even without furniture and with unfinished decoration.
Smooth decorative corners give the interior completeness. Walls and openings look neater. The room visually becomes taller and more spacious.

Smooth decorative corners give the interior completeness

A way to protect corners in the house from scratches and scuffs

In a building, the protruding corners of the walls are the first to suffer. They are constantly touched by the hand and shoulder, scratched with objects. For protection, plastic colored corners are applied. Durable material has high wear resistance and hardness. It retains its original appearance for a long time.
The profile hides small irregularities underneath. The lines of the walls become clearer. All blows fall on the corner protection element. As a result, wallpapers and other wall decorations retain their fresh look longer. Repairs are delayed for several years.

All impacts fall on the corner protection element

Types and sizes of corners for walls

According to the use of plastic corners are divided:

• finishing for external corners;
• arched;
• for ceramic tiles;
• profile strip - corner for a bath;
• ceiling corners;
• flashings for windows and doors;
• for external and internal corners under plaster;
• decorative;
• furniture.

Corners are stronger than wallpaper. Superimposed on top, they protect them from peeling. The commercially available choice of colors allows you to match the tone exactly to the finish or contrast to emphasize the lines of the openings. For walls sheathed with a board or clapboard, there is a large selection of products with colors for various types of wood. At the same time, the ends of the finishing material are reliably protected from dust and moisture.

Decorative PVC corners

After visiting several hardware stores, my friend compiled a table of sizes and applications for plastic and other corners.

The main use of corners	dimensions, mm	thickness, mm	Color Options
furniture, ceiling, plinth, PVC panels, MDF	10x10		white, metal, bronze
	15x15		colored
	20x20	1,1	coloredand decorative
Wall corners, openings different types of finishes	25x25	1,2	coloredand decorative
	30x30	1,3	coloredand decorative
	40x40	1,6	coloredand decorative
woodenwallsand facades	50x50	1,6	white, wood grain
arched, multi-level ceiling	5x17		white,colored, decorative
	12x20	1,0; 1,3	colored, decorative
arched	20x30	1,3	colored, decorative
	20x40	1,3; 1,6	colored, decorative

For walls, profiles are made from:

• PVC - polyvinyl chloride;
• polyurethane;
• MDF - wood fiber material;
• Aluminum and its alloys with various coatings.

Paint is added to plastic corners for openings and walls during manufacture. Therefore, they do not fade, remain bright. When I want to hide the presence of trim, I choose transparent elements and glue them with the appropriate silicone.

Finishing corners and arched openings with decorative corners

Arched plastic profiles stand out from the general range with different side sizes and flexibility. On openings with smooth lines they are glued without cutting. Colored and decorative are issued. To protect the corners, use a tone darker than the wallpaper or paint on the wall. The arch line appears more clearly, emphasizing the style of the interior.
If the room has wooden floors and a laminate that imitates boards with its pattern, it is appropriate to choose decorative arched wood-like profiles. Polyurethane corners get their pattern and color during manufacture. Dyes are included in the composition of the material. Additionally, laminated products are available to protect the corners.

I choose the width of plastic colored elements depending on the size:

• the arch itself;
• premises;
• ceiling height;
• the thickness of the wall in which the opening is made.

The larger the listed interior parameters, the wider the corners should be. A narrow one can get lost among large elements. A wide one will look unnatural in a small hallway with a narrow opening and a thin partition.

Arched plastic profiles stand out from the general range with different side sizes and flexibility

Features of finishing with colored corners of arched openings

Plastic corners for arches are available up to 3 meters long. One strip for finishing is not enough. Joints will become noticeable over time. Therefore, I make them symmetrical. I do not finish in one piece, where necessary.
I paste the upper arc from the center of the arch and the middle of the corner in both directions. Then I symmetrically join on the sides. I clean the ends and glue them. After a few years the joints will become visible, but they are symmetrical and the corners will look good. The arch looks aesthetically pleasing.

Plastic corners for arches

Colored corners for tiles

When the question arose about buying colored corners for tiles, Vadik asked his traditional question “Why?”.

I offered him an alternative on all rectangular joints:

• paint the ends of the tiles with paint;
• close them by sticking a finishing strip;
• leave in its natural form to collect dirt and dust.

Having imagined all the options, my friend began to help me, to make calculations. I am a supporter of simultaneous purchases of all necessary materials. In case of financial problems, I recommend buying tiles in batches for their intended purpose. All on the floor in the bathroom, then on the walls and so on throughout. Then take measurements and purchase the finish.

End profile for tiles

We measured with a friend all the transitions where the ends of the tiles can peek out:

• niches in the walls;
• steps;
• door and window openings without platbands;
• podium near the bath and under the shower;
• semi-columns.

All dimensions were entered in a table indicating the location, color of the tile and its thickness.
Colored corners for tiles are made of aluminum and its alloys. The metal is coated with various chemical and thermal methods, polished to a mirror finish, varnished or laminated. As a result, the ledges are reliably protected and decorate the room.
One side of the profile is a perforated strip with cuts. It is laid on the surface of the wall or steps. The second is decorative, with a small internal ledge on the back. The side end of the tile is inserted into it when laying corners. It must fit tightly.
In addition to decorative design, the tile profile solves the issue of alignment when finishing. There are three-sided decorative elements for protruding corners. They close connections in three planes and are installed at the junction of two finishing profiles located under 900.

Corner for tiles

Universal flashings for windows and doors

The description of the flashings indicates the size of one side. The second is narrow and is designed to smooth corners, round them. At the same time, this design allows the strip to fit snugly at the joints of the frame with the wall and close the gaps. The material of the corner is selected for the frame.

They are issued:

• polyurethane;
• PVC;
• wooden;
• metal;

Protective profiles are available in white, colored and decorative. Metal and MDF are recommended to be placed outside. I use them for finishing windows, doors, loggias and balconies. The flashings more reliably than other materials protect the mounting foam from sunlight and moisture. They look great. They are not a mandatory element when facing slopes. You can use sealant and putty with subsequent painting. But with them, windows and balconies take on a complete look.

Flashings more reliably than other materials protect mounting foam from sunlight and moisture

Bathroom corners

Plastic corners for sealing the joint of the font at the point of contact with the wall are mostly white. You can also use colored, matching the tone of the bath, if the bathroom has a modern design. Use an equilateral profile strip made of polyvinyl chloride, resistant to moisture and temperature changes. The profile is mounted on top and under the tile. Reliably protects walls from moisture. Eliminates the formation of fungus.
Colored and white plastic corners are used in bathrooms for sealing concave and convex corners of walls, installations, washbasins, shower cabins.
To install corners under tiles, for fonts and sinks, manufacturers produce white PVC borders. The angle in them is replaced by a beautifully curved radius. When installed, it hangs over the edge and the water flows into the tub. The wall below remains dry.

Plastic corner for bathroom

Perforated profiles for internal and external corners

Perforated plastic profiles are used to align the corners during plastering and plasterboarding. They are installed directly into the solution, on the finishing sheets and serve as beacons. At the same time, the joint of the walls is strengthened.
For outdoor work use metal. Plastic products are convenient in case of finishing not right angles. They are plastic along the bend line.

Perforated plastic profiles are used to align the corners during plastering and plasterboard finishing.

Corners for ceilings and skirting boards

After closing the suspended ceiling frame with PVC film or plasterboard, the protrusions for hardening are finished additionally. Concave elements are used to enhance the fit of skirting boards. Colored linings are selected to match.
Skirting boards are designed to fit snugly against the wall. However, there are cases when pipes or wires of the underfloor heating system are hidden under them, it is necessary to leave a large gap to expand the laminate and linoleum. I close the gap with a profile to match the skirting board itself. I fasten the corner to another surface, leaving the material to move freely during thermal deformation.
To finish the corners of multi-level ceilings, polyurethane profiles with a side of 10 and 15 mm are used. They easily bend, repeating the shape of the ledge. Most are in demand for whites. The profile is not a mandatory element for reinforcing the ledges on the floor. Rarely used when needed.

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Many designers prefer not to leave the corners in the apartment raw and add unusual solutions to the interior for this part of the apartment. For others, the decoration can serve as protection if there are animals or small children in the house. Fragile corner wall upholstery requires attention and additional protection. Therefore, this article addresses the question of how to arrange the corners of the walls in the apartment, there are also photo examples.

One of the most problematic areas in interior decoration are the outer corners.

In what cases is it necessary to finish the corners in the apartment?

There can be many reasons for using such a building material. At the same time, each one has a different result of work. But most often this is due to the need to align the corners in the apartment. Unfortunately, builders often encounter such an oversight and have to carry out an additional stage of repair to make the room visually complete.

Decorative corners help to solve these problems.

To make the correct geometric shape, it is necessary to prepare the work surface. For this, the previous coating is removed: wallpaper, whitewash, plaster. Next, the builders carry out the treatment in the form of spraying with an antiseptic and cover with a new layer of primer.

The corner protects the surface from mechanical damage, allows you to hide some flaws in the finish, arrange the transition from one material to another, close the ends of tiles or panels.

Using a special corner, which is sold in every professional hardware store, the necessary shape is set at the corners of the walls. At the same time, time is taken to measure the deviation and evenness of the resulting surface. At the end of the work, special metal fasteners are glued to the corner and additionally treated with a new layer of finish.

There are many options for using corners in the interior.

After performing small construction manipulations, the angle is completely leveled and the desired visual effect is achieved. In difficult cases, absolutely any finishing materials can be used: from plastic panels to plasterboard elements.

Some difficulties arise when finishing corners other than 90 °, this requires special, so-called. folding corners.

In addition to the purpose of leveling the surface, these construction works are carried out to decorate the surface. A wide range of materials allows you to play with corners and make them real elements of the overall interior concept.

They can be used to decorate both external and internal wall corners.

Finishing the corners in the apartment involves the use of various decorating elements. This allows you to achieve completeness and aesthetic appeal. In addition, such manipulations are used to save space.

The corners can serve as niches for built-in furniture or cut out completely for arranging seating areas.

The influence of the use of finishing corners in the apartment

Different corner finishes are accompanied by their respective goals. So, if there are small children or animals in the apartment, then the corners are processed for the purpose of additional protection. A sharp impact can deform the desired shape and spoil the interior.

Their use in this case protects the edge of the slope from damage and prevents the wallpaper from peeling off, which quite often occurs at external corners.

Fans of unusual design prefer non-standard design of corners. It can be built-in furniture or arrangement of additional space. Various building materials can be used as finishes to influence the interior.

Great idea for saving space in the hallway.

Protect corners from damage

For protection, special protective corners are used. They differ from each other not only in the way of fastening, but also in the place of application.

In addition to the technical, the angular profile also carries an aesthetic load.

The range of such products includes the following variations.

• For visual differences. Protective corners come in different shapes and shades, which allows them to combine two functions at once: aesthetic and protective. So you can choose options to match the walls, doors, plinth. For a more unusual design, you can use different textures and catchy colors.
• According to the material used. A cheaper option is a plastic product. It happens in different colors, textures and even models with a transparent base. The metal options are more for protection than aesthetic appeal. To add a special touch to the room, you can use wooden options. In the construction markets there are corners made of different types of wood and with different surfaces.
• The form. According to this criterion, two types of products are distinguished: sharp and round. You can choose any shape of protective corners. The parameter does not affect the main function. It's more a matter of aesthetic appeal.
• Dimensions. You can choose completely different sizes. It all depends on the scale of the room and the walls in general. The largest option is considered to be a product with dimensions of 10mm x 10mm x 2.75 m. The minimum size is 5mm x 17mm x 2.5m.

The use of a white corner completes the window opening.

Visual impact on the interior

The use of corner finishing will achieve several goals at once:

• angle alignment for visual perception of a flat surface;
• performance of not only an aesthetic function, but also a protective one;
• reduction of pollution in hard-to-reach places of the ceiling and floor;
• wall decoration;
• saving space and installing additional furniture;
• improvement of doorways, window openings and joints between panels.

A profile that contrasts with the slope and wall decoration can create the desired color accent or become an independent original interior detail.

Depending on the material used, different decoration options can be achieved. Stone finishes will make any room unusual. Plastic materials will help achieve completeness and simplicity.

Silicone can perfectly complement children's rooms with their abundance of colors and high protective functions.

Designers prefer not to refine the corners, but to remove them. So, in place of the usual room walls, additional niches appear. They are a great help to save space, because other furniture and even household appliances are inserted there.

Such a “chip” in the interior can be used in bedrooms for bookshelves, in the corridor for shoes and in the kitchen for appliances.

Bold designers practice getting rid of corners. Instead, they equip an additional recess where you can place:

• interior items: vases, figurines, figurines made of ceramics or glass;
• relaxation space, where you can add a reading table or easy chairs;
• houses for pets;
• small home libraries or magazine shelves.

The corner of the room can be transformed into a practical rack for books and souvenirs.

Additional Information! In addition to the above, recesses can be used for other purposes. Fantasy knows no bounds and you can come up with any options for convenience and comfort in the apartment.

Materials for finishing corners in the apartment

Decorating corners in an apartment with decorative corners is not an easy process. In this case, due attention should be paid to the choice of material. The overall concept of the result depends on this.

Its appearance, technical characteristics and scope depend on the material of the corner.

Plastic panels

Such fittings are an inexpensive decorative material for finishing their polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The building material stands out for its resistance to alkali and acids. Light weight greatly simplifies the installation process. Also, PVC panels are not demanding to care for.

The palette of monochrome corners contains approximately 30 shades.

If cracks or deformations appear, parts can be easily replaced with new ones. At the same time, you will be pleased with the affordable price. A wide range of products will allow you to choose the right dimensions, shades and even shapes. The key advantages include resistance to moisture and lightness.

If necessary, the white profile can be repainted in any other color.

Transparent silicone corners

An attractive and flexible material that has found its way into bathroom corners. High resistance to water allows the use of the product in a humid environment of the room. At the same time, the corners themselves are flexible, which allows them to be mounted even on uneven surfaces.

The main drawback is a weakness for household chemicals. Therefore, the process of caring for this protective product becomes more complicated. For cleaning it is necessary to use non-aggressive chemicals or an ordinary damp cloth.

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.

Builders prefer transparent silicone corners due to ease of installation. The design is attached by removing the protective film that covers the sticky base. Installation does not require additional equipment or mixtures.

Decorative rock

This material will always remain a leader among other building materials in terms of aesthetic appeal. This option for finishing the corners in the apartment will help create a special atmosphere and emphasize the unusual design solution.

It is best to decorate the corners in the apartment with a flexible stone.

Such material is important to use the owners of large apartments. Since the decorative stone itself takes up a lot of space. In a small room, its installation is considered irrational.

Decorative stone in the corners will look very nice.

Key features include:

• strength;
• a choice of different textures and shades;
• there are smooth and rough surfaces;
• resistance to physical influences;
• the ability to translate into reality any design ideas.

The use of stone is appropriate in apartments with a large area.

Drywall

A versatile material that is widely used for finishing arches, shelves, ceilings, walls and any openings. The fragility of the material does not allow mounting for the purpose of decorating the room. During installation, you have to add an additional construction stage, which includes fixing the structure with putty or other mixtures.

Drywall is affordable and affordable.

Conclusion

Now it’s clear how to decorate the corners of the walls in the apartment. With the help of such a construction trick, fragile surfaces can be protected from damage. And also add an unusual "zest" to the concept of the interior of the apartment.

To complete the finish, a profile from any of the above materials can be used.

A large number of building materials on the modern market allows you to decorate the interior of a house or apartment in a variety of decor options. This applies to walls, ceilings, doorways, window slopes, etc. But in order to give the lines a finished look and protect them from deformation, they use protective plastic corners that are easy to install, durable, practical and affordable.

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Plastic profiles to protect the outer corners of the walls

Perforated metal or plastic corners are used even at the stage of plastering and leveling walls and ceilings using drywall. Profile options are installed to strengthen the finishing layer of putty and give joints and lines in two planes an ideal geometric shape. With the help of these materials it is easy to align, at least visually, the outer and inner corners, even on the most uneven surfaces.

This material for finishing the outer corners of the walls has a number of advantages, among which experts distinguish such as:

• Reliable protection. No matter how carefully you treat the decorative finishes in your apartment, without the use of these plastic parts, scuffs, scratches, chips and other marks appear at the joints of the walls after a few months. Especially if there are pets in the room.
• Elimination of cracks and gaps. The plastic corner does an excellent job of solving the problem on any curved surfaces between wall panels.
• Improvement in appearance. A variety of options and colors allows you to transform the decor of the room and give it a finished and beautiful shape.



But not only on the outside, plastic corners are used, they are also used to protect internal joints in order to hide the visible transition from different types of finishes, for example, drywall or MDF panels with wallpaper and wallboards.

Plastic corner - features of production and application

When sealing corner joints and irregularities on walls and ceilings, profiles made of silicone, polystyrene, polyurethane or PVC are used. The last PVC option remains the most popular and in demand due to its versatility and practicality. Such species are not used only as "flashing". When it is necessary to close the outer line of the window opening, metal counterparts or MDF panels are better suited for this.



Otherwise, the popularity of the PVC corner is due to good flexibility, durability, ease of installation and adhesion of the material with various types of glue. Another plus is the affordable price, which is why the finishing corner is used if necessary to decorate large areas.



According to the shape, on which the specific area of ​​\u200b\u200bapplication depends, the following options for plastic corners are distinguished:

• L-shaped and T-shaped. They are used to seal joints, cracks, seams and create an even edge and an angle between plates or panels of different types.
• Standard (P-profile). Designed for decorating window slopes, arches, interior openings, etc.
• F-shaped. It is used as a material in the arrangement of slopes to close the joints of PVC panels and walls.

Corners are produced in several sizes and in almost any color, like wood, natural stone, etc., depending on the specific conditions and finishing tasks. For installation at the transitions between wallpaper and decorative plaster, the smallest corner of 10x10 mm is enough. For other interior work, materials with dimensions of 20x20 or 25x25 are used, which are considered universal. Large views (50x50 mm) are used mainly for finishing external arches and the facade of the building.

Finishing slopes and bathroom

One of the areas of application of the PVC corner in repair and construction is the sealing of the slopes of doors and windows. This material is ideal for closing outside corners. The traditional technology for the manufacture of slopes involves the use of drywall and plaster with mandatory reinforcement with a special metal profile with perforation.



It allows you to create perfectly flat surfaces and geometrically align the planes, but after the final finishing, the open edge remains unprotected and here a plastic corner comes to the rescue.

They close the ends of the facing panels and other external joints, as well as the intersection lines of the window sill and walls. Dimensions are selected based on the width and height of the window opening.

Such a corner is also indispensable when decorating a bathroom with tiles laid out on the walls. L-shaped profile close the seam between the bathroom and the wall. Due to its properties, PVC is ideal for a humid atmosphere and warns against the appearance of fungus at the joints and the passage of water.



Corners are also used to close gaps and joints at entrance and interior doorways, especially when used in lining, PVC or MDF panels.

The use of "arched" corners in the decor of the room

The arched version of the doorway is becoming more and more popular, as it gives the room a solid look and frees up real and visual space. Internal arches are most often made of a metal frame with drywall or wall foam blocks with a special layout.



In this case, joints and corner transitions from slopes to drywall are closed with a decorative plastic profile. To do this, the corner must be bent correctly so that it does not crack or break. Therefore, when improving the arched corners, a special plastic profile is used or a regular one is cut into small segments of 25-30 cm each.



For arches, a corner of an unequal variant with a size of 17x5 mm is ideal. It bends without distortions and fits well on the adhesive base, without peeling off the edge of the wall. With a small radius of the arc, "hot" bending of the profile is used. To do this, as it is being installed, it is heated with a building hair dryer to a temperature of 60-70 degrees and rolled against the wall with a soft paint roller.

The process of installing plastic corners is simple. The progress of work is no different from sticking a skirting board or polyurethane glazing beads. The main thing is to properly prepare the material and handle it as carefully as possible so as not to scratch or damage it.

When gluing slopes, first measure the length of the profile for each slope angle. Most often they have a rectangular shape, which means that all joints are made at right angles and the joint line is cut at 45 degrees. For arches or multifaceted vaults, the angle of the cut is determined locally.

After taking measurements, proceed to the correct cutting. To do this, use a sharp knife or well-sharpened scissors. If there are no such tools, then use an ordinary hacksaw for metal and a ruler for an even cut. All burrs and irregularities are treated with fine-grained sandpaper. Next, perform a preliminary measurement. The blanks are installed at the place of gluing and aligned with the building level and pre-fixed with masking tape in several places.



After that, it becomes clear how correctly the angular cut of the product was carried out at the junction of the two profiles. Sometimes it happens that a gap appears at the joint line (1-3 mm), especially for those who work with this material for the first time. To avoid this, allow an allowance of 2-3 millimeters to the initial measurements, and erase the excess with the same sandpaper.

Gluing process and selection of suitable material

Before proceeding to the final stage of the installation of the plastic corner, it is necessary to choose the right glue. Construction stores offer compounds called "liquid nails", they are also used by some craftsmen. But this tool cannot be called universal, it is only suitable for fixing thin and small profiles to a flat wall surface.

To close the slopes or gaps between the tiles and the bathroom, in complex arches and transitions from one material to another, it is better to use liquid silicone. It is classic, transparent or colored, mostly white. Silicone does not shrink, does not drain, unlike liquid nails and ordinary glue, which tend to chip and crumble over time.



This is especially true for places with a high level of vibration, in doorways, window slopes. In the bathroom, silicone will not only securely fix the corner, but will also serve as an additional gasket from water ingress and the formation of fungus due to constant humidity.

The sticker technology is simple. Silicone is applied to the inner surface of the profile along the entire length. If glue and the corresponding compositions are used, then they are squeezed out of the tube pointwise, at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other. You should not cover the entire corner with glue, it will be impossible to press it evenly, and the remaining glue will stain the surrounding finish, it will be problematic to remove them later.

The corner is installed in place of gluing and gently pressed, and then set as evenly as possible according to the building level and ruler. Additionally, they are fixed with several pieces of adhesive tape or electrical tape so that it does not change its position. Squeezed out adhesive residues are removed with a wet rag or paper towel; when working with silicone, the excess is removed after setting and drying with a clerical knife.



When joining a horizontal and vertical profile, a long bar is installed first, followed by the top one. It is also glued, but be sure to apply a small amount of adhesive to the corners of the joint and then allow the planks to fully grasp, usually it takes 15-20 minutes.

The plastic corner is used not only when decorating the interior, but also in the exterior version, in summer cottages, a bathhouse, a wooden house made of timber with clapboard, on panel facades, etc. The material gives the structure completeness and additionally protects the tree from excessive moisture and other climatic impacts. Affordable price, durability and a variety of shapes and colors make the plastic corner an indispensable and reliable interior detail.