How to glue the baseboard to the stretch ceiling?

Today stretch ceilings are very popular not only because of the simple installation and their decorative qualities. They are considered one of the most durable finishes. You can endlessly glue the wallpaper and repaint the walls, while the ceiling remains unchanged. When the installation of the stretch ceiling has already been completed, it becomes necessary to hide the small gaps between the finishing material on the wall and the ceiling. This disadvantage can be easily eliminated with the help of ceiling plinths, which are also called fillets. However, for this you should understand the question of how to glue the skirting board to the stretch ceiling. This article is about this.

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Types of Fillets

To complement the design of the stretch ceiling, you can use different models of fastening and material models of skirting boards:

• Foam - characterized by low weight, low price, ease of processing, as well as the ability to mount directly on the wallpaper. However, the foam itself is quite fragile, flammable and not plastic.
• From extruded polystyrene foam - a dense, flexible, but rather heavy baseboard. It does not support combustion, however, its price is slightly higher than a foam product. To install it, you need to clean the wallpaper.
• Plastic - fillets from this material perfectly imitate metal, ceramics, wood, stone. Plastic products are durable, lightweight and practical. If necessary, these skirting boards can be repainted in the desired color. However, their disadvantage is that they are not suitable for installation on uneven walls.
• Wooden - is considered the most environmentally friendly, and therefore its price is higher than for other models of skirting boards. It is fixed to the wall using wooden or metal fasteners.

Having figured out the possible types of fillets for stretch ceilings, you can choose the product that is best suited to you according to performance, quality and price.

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Technology features

To begin with, it should be noted that the very statement of the question of how to glue the ceiling plinth to the stretch ceiling is incorrect, because the fillets are mounted directly to the wall. The reasons for this are as follows:

• The structure of the PVC film from which the tension coating is made is quite thin, so the glue can easily damage it, and sometimes even dissolve the material.
• After drying, the adhesive gives an uneven tension, which can cause wrinkles along the perimeter of the ceiling.
• The stretch ceiling does not have a rigid fixation, therefore, from the draft or when pressed, the coating can move, which is why it is unlikely that the skirting board can be properly glued.
• If it becomes necessary to remove the skirting board, it can be disconnected from the wall, while it is almost impossible to peel off the tension coating without damage.

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Materials for work

So, how to glue a foam plastic baseboard onto a wallpaper and stretch ceiling so that it does not fall off over time?

• It is necessary to choose fillets with a wide vertical side, so there will be a large area for adhesion.
• If we talk about the size, then the length of the skirting boards will depend on the characteristics of the room - the shape of the ceiling, its area.Often used medium products at 1.3 m, however, a material whose length is 2 m can also be used.
• For pasting corners, you can buy special, ready-made “corners”, or make them yourself with a sharp knife and miter box.

Important! When buying, pay attention to the fact that all the material was from one batch - in this case it will not differ either in color, or in size, or in other characteristics.

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Installation process

Before gluing the baseboard to the stretch ceiling, it is necessary to stock up with all the required tools. You will need:

• Tape measure or other measuring tool.
• Mounting knife.
• Pencil.
• Putty knife.
• Miter box.
• Beat cord.

You will also need a stepladder and a piece of clean cloth, with which you can immediately remove the remnants of the adhesive. In order not to stain the stretch fabric itself, you can glue an ordinary cling film on it - this way you will effectively protect the ceiling.

Important! If you do not have a miter box, then you can do it yourself. Make a tray of three boards along the width of your baseboard, then make the desired opening using a protractor or square.

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A couple more nuances before installation

How and when to glue the ceiling baseboard - before painting or after? This question is also interesting to those who are going to improve their housing after installing a new coating. As a rule, these decorative elements are fixed before they are painted. However, in the case of stretch ceilings, already painted products can be installed, because after their finishing there is a risk of stain on the stretch fabric.

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Installation of baseboards on the wallpaper

Typically, the tension fabric is installed at the final stage of work, that is, after gluing and painting the walls. It should be noted that the masters recommend to do this all the same before applying the finish coating. But you must admit that tearing the wallpaper just to secure the baseboard is simply not practical.

We will tell you how to glue the ceiling plinth to the stretch ceiling, and more specifically to the wallpaper or painted walls:

• To work, you will need a transparent or white glue that will not darken over time and will not spoil the entire appearance. For example, you can buy “Titan”, “Moment Super Resistant” or “Moment Installation”.
• It is necessary to start gluing from the corner. At the same time, prepare the “corners” of the ceiling plinth in advance or cut them yourself using a miter box.
• Apply the adhesive mixture to the inside of the baseboard. Wait a few seconds, the glue seized, and then press the product against the wall according to the marking.
• In places where there are irregularities on the wall, the plinth should be pressed more tightly, and if necessary, fixed with a masking tape, which will need to be removed after the glue dries.
• First you can glue the skirting boards in all corners, and then connect them in even pieces. Another option is to fix the material in one corner, and then continue to the next. In this case, you need to measure how many whole pieces you will need. If the distance from the last of them is less than 7 meters, it is better to slightly cut the fillet to lengthen the corner element.
• The adhesive mixture is applied not only to the inner surface, but also to the end, which will dock with the next element.
• Remove glue immediately with a clean cloth.
• The baseboards can be painted after the glue has completely dried.

Important! If you are installing a heavy skirting board, then after applying the marking, you can use the installation knife, cut along the specified line and remove the strip of wallpaper where the material will be fixed.

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Installing the skirting board before the walls finish

You already learned how to glue the baseboard to the stretch ceiling installed at the last stage of repair, or rather to the wall with a finish coating.Of course, it is better to glue the fillets on a clean surface (without paint and wallpaper), so if you have this opportunity, do the following:

1. Prepare the glue mixture. You can also use sealant or putty - with the help of these materials you can easily hide the gaps that are inevitable if the walls are uneven.
2. Fit the skirting board “dry” in order to check the joints and dimensions.
3. Moisten the inside of the fillet and the surface of the wall.
4. Using a spatula, putty on the baseboard.
5. Press the product firmly against the wall so that the putty fills all the cracks.
6. Use a damp cloth to remove any residue.

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Stock footage

A correctly selected skirting board will perfectly decorate a stretch ceiling, and besides, such products are durable. Gluing the ceiling plinth to the stretch ceiling is actually not as difficult as it might seem at first. Follow the instructions and recommendations, and you will succeed.