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Plastic corners for walls during installation are almost always used. After all, the alignment of the corners is one of the most difficult finishing works. Here you need to have knowledge and skills.

Usually, various corners are installed to protect the corners, it depends on the unevenness and on the interior design. It is also necessary to choose the right material for making the corner, because there are several of them. It is with this finishing material that we will get acquainted today. Also on the video in this article and the photo you can see the options for the practical use of this material.

When Corner Alignment Is Needed

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 put rectangular furniture in the corner. In the aligned walls, the furniture rises perfectly.
• Also for protection against mechanical damage. If there is a large unevenness, then it is better not to level the surface. Because the space is greatly reduced. Such unevenness can be perfectly removed with an 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 be completely leveled using the corner.

Types of corners and corner materials

Corners for plastic walls are selected according to the type of corner.

There are two options here:

Inner corner corner	Internal corners generally do not fall into the risk zone, as they are difficult to access. Although it is not particularly susceptible to mechanical stress, its evenness is sometimes extremely important.
outside corner corner	But the outer corners are always a headache, as they are easy to damage. They do not have high strength, the wallpaper can be torn off, the paint can be peeled off. For example, moving large furniture or appliances, 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. This largely depends on its characteristics.

Let's see how long a PVC corner will suit you:

Production material	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 also has a lot of weight and is susceptible to corrosion;
MDF	Durable, comparable to natural wood. Exposure to moisture is not acceptable;
Wood	It looks beautiful, but is flammable, and a humid environment is also not recommended;
Stone	Durable, but installation is a laborious process, it also has a lot of weight and therefore is not always acceptable. It is also quite difficult to process;
Metal galvanized profile	Resistant to moisture. Doesn't weigh much. But there are processing difficulties.

Attention: The main thing is that the corners are light and durable. Then they are attached without problems and simply change during repairs.

Why choose plastic

The choice is better to stop on plastic decorative corners. They are the most commonly used. Today, the market offers a diverse set of plastic corners. This material has a diverse color palette, and also have a good property - softness.

There are two types of plastic corners - external and internal corners. Therefore, many manufacturers paint plastic not only outside, but also inside. They have many benefits.

Let's try to summarize, this is in a small list, noting the main ones:

• They have a very small weight, which increases the level of service;
• The color scheme is diverse - from white to black;
• Can be given any shape;
• Easy to cut;
• Well glued;
• Hide irregularities or imperfections;
• Give completeness to straight lines;
• Shelf life over 100 years;
• Pretty low price;
• The possibility of do-it-yourself installation also attracts the consumer.

Attention: All the corners come in the sale of the same length, which helps to accurately calculate the required quantity and choose the right shade for you. But they have a different shelf, so you need to pay attention to this.

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 doing this type of work for the first time, then you need to use the corners of medium width, and the height of the plastic corners is standard 2.5 m.

Areas of application of plastic corners

Plastic corners will become real helpers in any interior. They emphasize all the lines that you want to highlight in the decor. They also help to hide any irregularities or problems in the plastered walls.

Consider situations where you really can’t do without their help:

• When installing window slopes inside;
• When installing windows from the outside, to hide traces of foam, to give an aesthetic appearance;
• Framing door slopes;
• For the design of arched openings (see How to finish an arch: forms of arches and types of finishes);
• The corners of the walls pasted over with wallpaper;
• At corners that are made of drywall, for 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 lining or sketches about the well-known).

You can list for a long time for which cases a decorative plastic corner is useful.

However, even from this list, the evidence of its wide application is visible:

• The corner is produced by heating PVC, it is given the required shape. Such a corner is smooth and without cracks.
• Note that the corners are not standard. 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 a natural material, for example, a stone or wood. You can find the corner that will perfectly fit into the color scheme of the room.

Types of corners by type of finish

You can determine which corner is needed, internal or external for work, after you select the type of finish.

• The outer corner is in the size of 90 or 105 degrees. The plastic window is framed, with the help of plastic corners at 90 degrees, if not enough, they put a second shelf.
• If two shelves remain visible, then they are framed with plastic corners of 105 degrees.
• In interior work, a corner is used that can hide the joining of materials and irregularities.
• Corners put the final point in the repair and finishing work, give a complete look to the room, after repair. 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. On the market today, a lot of all kinds of glue are sold, each differs in composition and properties.

How to choose the best glue? If you choose it incorrectly, you can spoil the external aesthetic appearance.

Let's look at what types exist and what they are suitable for:

Fixing a plastic corner to polyurethane	It has a number of positive aspects - it does not leave marks, it is elastic, it has high strength. It is most suitable for gluing a corner with plastic panels. But there are also disadvantages, it has a pungent odor and long gluing, about two days. You need to apply such glue over the entire surface of the corner, do not immediately glue it. It takes about 30 minutes for the glue to harden a little.
Attaching a plastic corner to liquid nails	The most popular adhesive It gained its fame due to its high strength. It is also called mounting 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 with any type of wallpaper. If you use white corners during installation, then it is better to buy transparent liquid nails; with other shades of wallpaper, you can use any glue composition. Note that liquid nails do not spoil plastic corners and wallpaper. Apply glue to the plastic corner with a snake.
We fix the PVC corner on the sealant	It's a hard glue. The choice must be approached with all responsibility. Sealant is needed to bond plastic to tiles. Note that not every sealant can be suitable for bonding plastic. Experts say that it is better to use acrylic sealant. It is durable for bonding plastic, has no color and odor. And it has high moisture resistance.

Attention: When deciding how to glue the plastic corner to the wall, it is worth looking at what you will attach the corner to. Then unforeseen circumstances will not arise and the installation will be successful. Apply glue to the corner dotted.

Preparatory work

When we work with right angles, we should not have any special problems. The plastic corner is easily cut with a construction knife or a hacksaw.

But with arched work, not everything is so simple. Here we need to bend a straight plastic corner. How to do it?

• From the above, we can recall that at high temperatures the plastic corner easily changes shape. To do this, we need a building hair dryer, we heat the corner, give the desired shape, fix it. Work continues after the plastic has cooled.
• Often in the store the corners are in the dust, so before work, you need to clean them, degrease, wipe dry. Not a drop of moisture should remain on the plastic, if they do get in, the glue will not fix well, and over time it may fall off.

Attention: For the arch, a corner with notches is selected. 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 is better to choose a corner to match the wallpaper, it looks aesthetically beautiful. Measure the height you need.
• After you need to cut. This is where the biggest problem arises for non-professionals. The plastic corner is cut off at an angle of 45 degrees. Experts do it by sight. But since you are not a professional in this matter, you need to take a miter box and metal shears.

Attention: A hacksaw should be taken for metal or with a fine tooth. Otherwise, the material will bite and you will get an uneven cut.

• After cutting off the desired length, prepare the plastic corner itself. Wipe off dust, check for water, if present, 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 a light wallpaper, then choose a light glue, and if you have a dark shade, then any color of glue will suit you.
• Apply glue to the plastic and wallpaper evenly, but do not overdo it, since it is unrealistic to remove such glue from the wallpaper.

Glue the plastic corner 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, it is required for painted walls, acrylic sealant. Apply gently to the inside of the corner and attach to the wall. Exactly the same process is performed when gluing a plastic corner to the slopes.
• The most difficult type of work is the fastening of a plastic corner to an arched opening. The type of glue you choose 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 hardest part - cutting the plastic. On the side that goes to the inner opening, cut end-to-end. And on the outside, we leave a margin. Then there will be an opportunity to trim. The method of gluing itself depends on the materials.

Now you have the basic knowledge of installing plastic corners. You can safely move on to practice. As you can see, the installation process is not so complicated, but how invaluable. And note that their cost is not high. Even people with a limited budget for repairs can afford to buy them.

The corners will perfectly preserve the originality of the room. Since they will protect the most vulnerable places in the interior. And the room will delight you for more than one year.

Plastic corners to protect wall corners will help you maintain the geometry of the corner even under mechanical stress. And the instructions will help to do the job quickly and efficiently.

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 production. 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 frame of the suspended ceiling with a 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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Wall-papered and puttied outer corners need protection. Wallpaper from frequent contact is rubbed off, the putty is destroyed. You can solve the problem with the help of decorative corners. Corners to protect the corners of the walls can be made of different materials.

Corners for protecting wall corners: selection options

This method of decorating wall corners - protective corners - is not liked by everyone, but there are no special alternatives. In any case, on the walls pasted over with wallpaper, the corner is still better than sticking out and torn canvases.

There is only one solution to the integrity of the wallpaper without the use of decorative corners - to make not an acute slope angle, but a rounded one. In this case, there will be no problem with its decoration. It will be possible to simply wrap the wallpaper canvas without cutting it. But you need to bring the corner out perfectly, otherwise you will have to cut it again, which means that the question of protecting the joint of the wallpaper at the corner will again arise.

It is important to choose the right decorative corner so that it does not look alien. There are special tricks for this.

It is necessary to choose corners to protect the corners of the walls based on the overall design of the room. There are several standard solutions:

In general, choosing corners to protect the corners of the walls should be tied to the design of the room. This can be done after the furniture is arranged and the textiles are hung. In this case, it is easier to imagine the end result. Because the picture in our head can be very different from reality.

If you can’t find an acceptable color in any way, and you need to protect the corners in the apartment, pay attention to the transparent plastic corners. They are of different types - rigid, flexible, with different wall thicknesses.

Types of protective corners: what materials

According to the scope of application, the corners are for external (on the street) and internal use. For now, let's talk about how to protect the corners in the apartment and the house - indoors. Let's start with materials. Corners to protect the corners of the walls can be:

The most popular are plastic corners to protect the corners of the walls. Do not think that such protection looks poor. In any case, no worse than frayed corners. It's just that plastic is different in appearance - polished, with a metallized effect, with a satin (matte) surface, with a different relief. It is clear that in order to find something specific or special, you will have to run around hardware stores and markets. But there are many types of design. If the corners to protect the corners of the walls are chosen correctly, they organically fit into the design, absolutely not attracting attention. At the same time, the joints are protected and decorated very reliably.

Shapes and sizes

Finished corners have, as a rule, an angle of 90 °. The angle itself is not always sharp, there are options with a rounded one. By appearance, the corners for protecting the corners of the walls are divided into:

• tough
  • external;
  • internal;
• flexible (plastic, rubber)
• universal.

Questions can only be universal. These are two strips of plastic or MDF connected by a thin strip of flexible material of the same color. Thanks to this connection, you can make an obtuse or acute angle, internal or external - without much difference. But in terms of reliability of protection, it is inferior to rigid ones - after all, the flexible part is rather thin.

It is also worth knowing that the corners can be with shelves of the same and different widths. They are more often found with the same ones, but it is quite possible to find those in which one is wider, the other narrower.

The width of the shelf varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Plastic, for example, can have shelves from 10 mm to 50 mm. MDF corners are minimally made with a shelf width of 20 mm, metal - from 10 mm, but the maximum shelf length is 90 mm (aluminum). So there are plenty to choose from.

What to mount

The choice of the method of attaching the corners to protect the corners of the walls depends on the material of the corner, on which surface they will be attached to. The most commonly used glue. And the leaders are "liquid nails". This is a universal compound, but before buying, check that a particular brand can glue the materials you need.

You can put a corner on the glue if it is even, without big flaws. If there are holes / depressions, it is unlikely that you will glue it. In this case, you can use silicone. If you glue white corners, silicone can be taken white. Under color it is better to take transparent. Not everywhere it is desirable to use acid. Although it is cheaper, it can damage metals or paint.

In both cases, the wall and corner must be clean and dry. The composition is applied to the corner, it is pressed against the corner, fixed with strips of masking tape. We grab after 40-60 cm. If everything is even, it is possible after 60 cm, if you need to repeat the shape, after 40 cm or even more often.

Leave in this state until the glue dries or the silicone hardens. See the packaging for the exact time. The masking tape can then be removed. It differs from ordinary adhesive tape in that it peels off even from paper wallpaper without damaging the surface. But to be sure, try gluing and peeling off in an inconspicuous place.

Foam rubber corner - L-shaped and universal self-adhesive

There is another option for how you can glue the corners on the wall with wallpaper, painting. You can use double sided tape. Glue it first to the corner, then, having removed the protective coating, press it to the corner. There are corners to which the adhesive tape is already glued. Some types of foam rubber or plastic (usually flexible or versatile).

arch decoration

Arch design often becomes a problem. In general, there are not so many outer corners in the apartment, but they must be on the arch. And in the aisle they very often hurt. Either furniture, or other cargo, or simply a resident who did not fit into the opening. And there are no questions with the straight part, then the rounded part can be a problem.

In general, universal corners can be used for the arch. They are flexible which is very comfortable. There are flexible non-universal ones - plastic, made of a special polymer of increased elasticity.

But in general, corners with different widths of shelves are used to decorate arches. They are even called arched. They have one shelf 10 mm (external), the second - internal - 30 mm or more. They bend easily. Do not twist into a donut, but it is not difficult to get an arc of any curvature. It will only be necessary to use a reliable fixation while the glue dries.

If you want to bend a regular corner, you can do this by heating the plastic. For this work you need a building hair dryer. Ordinary - for hair - will not work, because its temperature is too low. We also need a template according to which we will bend the plastic corner. Take a piece of fiberboard, screw in screws or drive in nails, forming the profile that you require.

So you can decorate the corners of the arch with protective corners

Start bending from the middle. Warm up the area, constantly pressing on the middle, and with a hairdryer moving from the center to the edges. So it is necessary to bring the corner to the desired curvature and leave it in this position to cool. So that it does not straighten up, holes are made for the second row in parallel with a row of self-tapping screws. The distance between the rows is equal to the width of the corner shelf. After the plastic is bent, insert and slightly twist the screws. After the plastic has cooled, remove them.

How to cut finishing corners

Almost always, the corners to protect the corners of the walls have to be cut. They are sold in strips with a length of 2 to 3 meters. The cutting tool is selected depending on the type of material. For wood and metal, thick plastic, you will need a hacksaw, but the blade is different - for wood, and with a small tooth for metal or thick-walled plastic.

Thin plastic can be cut with a construction or clerical knife, sharp scissors. If you need to cut perpendicularly, it is easier to use scissors. We cut them to the corner on both sides, bend the corner, cut the remaining millimeters with a clerical knife. If there are flaws, they can be easily corrected with the same knife or sandpaper with a very fine grain (polishing).

If the plastic corner needs to be cut along the fold, we cut it along the inner corner with a clerical knife. Cutting through the entire thickness does not make sense. You just need to leave a noticeable strip. Then we bend the piece that needs to be removed. It comes off at the cut. Irregularities are removed with a knife or sandpaper.

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, so that it immediately becomes clear: no one will call such a neat finish. Decorative corners on the corners of walls, slopes of door and window openings began to be used everywhere during repairs only in recent years. Until then, the materials that covered the joints simply changed more often than the rest of the finish.

You can appreciate the transforming effect of a decorative element even in an empty room without furniture. According to the type of location, they are classified into two types:

Also, elements are classified into those that are imposed on the outer sides of the corners and those that are inserted into the inner ones. The latter may have semicircular shapes that "soften" the finish. You can make a corner with your own hands, or purchase it in a specialized store. Products are made mainly of plastic, MDF, but there are also more durable metal, stone options. Polyurethane effectively imitates various natural materials: wood, marble, sandstone, brick. Plastic corners are used not only as a decor, but also as a durable finishing element that will outlive wallpaper or other less durable wall surface coating. There is also a “mystical” component to the question. According to Feng Shui, the “junctions” of the walls are considered energy breaks that create an imbalance and negatively affect the perception of the situation, so their edges are decorated with corners, “smooth out” the sharpness.

What are decorative corners for?

Corners most often “touch” 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 rest. To protect the joint from mechanical stress, a decorative corner is attached to it - a special type of finishing materials, a special "overlay". It is designed to perform two functions:

• Decorate the finish;
• Protect the "sensitive" area.

In addition, the decoration using these elements looks neater, and the interior seems finished. With the help of 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 have not been corrected with plaster;
• When the protruding part interferes with the passage or is located next to the "pedestrian" zone. Accordingly, it will constantly be touched, washed, scratched. Over time, mechanical damage will become noticeable and adversely 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 repair: they literally become the final touch in the design.

Size of plastic corners

The standard size range of PVC corners starts from 10x10 mm and ends at 50x50 mm. Between them, a gradation with a difference of 5 mm is used. Parts of non-traditional sizes are made to order. Between the two guides of the decorative element, an angle of 90 degrees is observed, at which all planes of the apartment should intersect. If you got housing with “curved” walls, then you need to take appropriate measurements and contact the master with a request to make individual details.

Types of decorative corners on the walls

Corners are universal finishing elements. They are glued 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 design);
• Corners for ceiling and floor "joints";
• Textured options;
• For external and internal corners;
• Corners for openings of doors and windows.

Each of the types is combined with a certain wall decoration and organically merges into specific styles. Not only walls are decorated with corners, but also fireplaces, stoves, furniture, “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. Corners for semicircular partitions are characterized by increased flexibility, which allows them to be tightly bent to the curved surfaces of the base. If the decorative wall has a strict rectangular or square shape, then the decorative elements can be selected from standard plastic options designed for simple walls.

For ceramic tiles

Ceramic tiles are used for walls and floors in kitchens and bathrooms. At the corners, the tile joints are tightly sealed, they do not let water through, but they collect dust, dirt and grease (in the cooking area). Also, it is these places that are usually used by bacteria and fungi to organize their "hotbed". Microorganisms will not get under properly processed seams, but they may well arrange a comfortable “housing” for themselves on their surface. When cleaning tiles, it is advised to pay special attention to these areas. The overlay of the corners allows you to reduce the scope of work and make the place of convergence of the walls reliably protected from the adherence of dirt particles. In addition, the decorative element will competently mask 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 the joints between walls and ceilings, floors, shower cabins, that is, “depressed” corners. Usually they have a convex or concave shape (fillet);
• Outdoor. Used in the processing of protrusions.

Popular plastic for decorating tiles is not used, since the main coating can compete with polyurethane in terms of durability and strength. We also need all the finishing elements to “grow old” in approximately the same way, otherwise, due to the corner that has become unusable, the tile will have to be “disturbed” once again. To decorate tiled surfaces, metal and ceramics are used.

There are so-called "tape" corners. They are made of flexible plastic, are available in "bobbins", have high flexibility, and are easily replaced if necessary. This option is ideal for quick repairs.

For outside and inside corners

Separately, the elements are classified into external and internal. The former are used to decorate protruding surface joints. The latter are used less often in "concave" corners. The latter are not so in dire need of protection, so the overlays are only needed to decorate the finish. Internal 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 a certain 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 particular interior.

Wooden

Wooden corners are usually made of thin MDF boards, bamboo, cork or veneer. In terms of lightness, the materials are not inferior to plastic. MDF is flexible, and a decorative layer with a protective film against damage is applied to the surface of the compressed sawdust. In veneer versions, the element is made from thin wood cuts, 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.

It is not recommended to 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 be deformed, and crack from a strong blow. For the natural beauty of the decorated surface, you will have to “pay” with a lower service life.

Corners for ceilings and skirting boards

Ceiling and floor plinths at the junctions of individual modules have a very unsightly appearance. No matter how carefully the sections are processed, they will slightly shake the aesthetic picture of the interior. For their disguise, decorative corners are used. In appearance, they differ from wall-mounted options: they look like small overlays that are designed to decorate a small area. For ceiling plinths with stucco molding in classical styles, special corners with monograms are purchased, repeating each bend of the connected lines. On the ceilings, the use of elements is not mandatory, which cannot be said about the floors. Here, skirting boards are constantly in contact with the feet of guests and household members. Their "joints" can loosen, fray and become completely unusable. Corners will save skirting boards from rapid wear.

In design compositions, the lower decorative elements sometimes overlap with the upper ones. This solution ensures the integrity of the composition, so the ceiling and floor plinths often have the same shape, respectively, and the corners for decorating them are identical.

natural stone corners

Decorative elements made of natural stone are usually used to decorate the facades of houses. Due to the strength of the material, they serve as excellent protection against the destruction of the building. However, with the popularization of the industrial loft, brick and stone masonry became an organic addition not only to the exterior, but also to the interior of the house. Such corners will necessarily "protrude" slightly above the surface. You should choose flat stones that will provide a neat look for the whole structure. They are fastened with cement mortar, that is, the corner will be monumental and installed for a dozen years. Elements are combined with plasterboard walls, embossed plaster and wooden clapboard.

artificial stone corners

Artificial stone corners are considered cheaper and more 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, often goes beyond the "boundaries" of the corner and crawls onto the wall itself. This solution is used in order to create the illusion of natural scenery, because real masonry is usually not adjusted to the ruler. Combine a corner with wallpaper and the same plastic panels.
It's important to know. The most budgetary imitation of stone on the corners are dense wallpapers. 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 cope with the decorative task.

Options for using a corner profile 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 of "convergence" of ceilings, floors and walls 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, floors.

A decorative element can "smooth out" any "seam" at the junction of finishing materials. If earlier it was necessary to carefully process the sections so that they retain a beautiful aesthetic appearance, now irregularities and chips are allowed on them, which the corner will mask.

Finishing the slopes of doors and windows

Double-glazed windows usually come with special corners that complete the installation of the window. Door sets also often include trims and architraves. If the corners are left without additional protection, then you will have to pick up and glue it yourself. The element will protect the slopes from damage and smooth 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 coverage. In doorways, slopes can be scratched by furniture that is carried through them.

The best option would be to use PVC corners. If necessary, it is easy to replace, and the surface texture can imitate any natural materials. By choosing a particular shade, you can create an illusory transitional border between the color of the wallpaper and the window frame or doorway. Less commonly used corners made of veneer or bamboo.

arched doorways

Arched openings, as a rule, have one of the classic forms: with a semicircle on top. Not every material can repeat 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 stick a plastic corner yourself

In addition to decorative corners, you will also need a fastening composition. For narrow elements, it is not recommended to use glue, the excess of which cannot be removed from the surface without a trace. The joint before carrying out the procedure must first be cleaned of dirt and residues of wallpaper or protruding pieces of finishing material. No corners will save an excessively uneven and bumpy surface. Then the wall is measured. Measurements are accurately transferred to a piece of corner. It is better to cut the material 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 smeared with glue and applied to the wall. Hands firmly press the corner to the surface and hold until the fastening composition "grabs"

Conclusion

There is another type of decorative corners that decorate furniture (sofas, wardrobes, beds, cabinets). It is used, as a rule, 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 the household from constant impacts on these surfaces. In interior design, the use of these elements usually completes repairs. Their installation is akin to the last strokes 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 individual areas so that the composition becomes complete. Decorative corners have become an indispensable element in the design of the room, which emphasizes its accuracy and beauty.

The article will consider specialized corners designed for installation in internal and external corners in the premises of the apartment. Their varieties, features and main characteristics will be presented.

Protection and decoration of internal and external corners in the apartment

Repair in the apartment largely affects such extensive planes and surfaces as the floor, ceiling and walls.

However, the gaps between them - the corners, often remain unprotected and not decorated in harmony with the interior of the room.

Wall corner protection: a practical solution

In a room of any type, corners are divided into external and internal. The internal ones are difficult to access, but at the same time they are less susceptible to damage and the destructive effects of the environment. External corners can suffer, both from inappropriate operating conditions of the room, and from mechanical damage received in any way.

In any case, when finishing the corners, care should be taken to protect them. For this purpose, the following means can be used:

• decorative rock;
• galvanized profiles;
• wooden, plastic or metal corners.

What are the plastic corners to protect the corners of the walls

Such products can be quite diverse. There is a wide variety of colors on the market, as well as completely colorless, that is, transparent variations. The width can be from ten to one hundred millimeters, and the length can reach 1.5; 2.3; 3m.

Wooden

Wooden corners are able to perfectly imitate the required type of wood, which also causes their additional distribution. They are flexible and can be easily adapted to the configuration required in each of the individual cases.

Wooden corners are used in the improvement of premises, they mask the joints of walls with a floor or ceiling. The greatest application is found in the decoration of door and window openings, as well as floor and ceiling plinths.

The wooden version of the corner protection is one of the most attractive in terms of aesthetic qualities.

Plastic

According to the composition of the material, plastic corners are diverse, which directly affects their performance and performance. In terms of dimensions and colors, there is also a very wide range of options to choose from.

They are usually very flexible, it is possible to give the product the desired configuration. One of the main advantages is that there is no need for any processing, as happens, for example, with wooden products.

Self-adhesive

The main advantage of self-adhesive corners is that when using them, there is no need to purchase additional glue. In addition, they have the ability to bend under a given degree, while reliably framing both external and internal corners. Sizes come in a wide range, and everyone can choose the option for their individual case.

Silicone

Silicone corners are the most common in the furniture industry and are designed to secure the most sharp and dangerous corners. However, in construction and decorating purposes, they also find their application, especially for floor planes.

metal

Attention! Among the available variations, metal corners are among the most durable and they are also often used in practice.

With the help of metal profiles, it is possible to align the corners and walls themselves directly. The standard metal corner profile is three meters long and is made of thin steel or aluminum.

How to fix wooden corners to protect wall corners

Wooden cladding corner, as a rule, goes on sale, being in its raw form. It follows that it will need to be pre-dried and treated with an antiseptic before proceeding with installation.

The method of fastening may differ depending on the operating conditions of the room, the features of the surface and the functional purpose of the cladding. Fastening can be done in the following ways:

• Using self-tapping screws with a decorative cap or countersunk head;
• Fastening with special adhesives;
• The use of locks and hidden fasteners.

Protecting the corners of the walls in the apartment is decorative: wear resistance characteristics

In addition to the protection function, corners for wall corners can perform other functions:

• Decorating and decorating the wall.
• Visual alignment of the corner.
• Contamination protection.

With proper installation and compliance with operating conditions, the corners are highly wear-resistant, and their service life lasts for many years. Even a beginner can handle the preparation and installation of decorative corners, and the main difficulty is directly choosing the most suitable option.

What should be the overlay on the corner of the wall in the apartment

For decorating, protecting, decorating and leveling corners in an apartment, any of the options above in the article are perfect. The main thing that the owner or master needs to pay attention to is the choice of option based on aesthetic, operational requirements.

The article deals with the issue related to the design of internal and external corners formed in the premises between walls, floors and ceilings. All kinds of options for special products - corners designed to protect these surfaces are considered.

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