Modern home repair is unthinkable without a designer finish. Decorative putty is applied to the walls, stucco molding is used in the decor, as well as various modern materials. It has become fashionable to decorate the joints of wall and ceiling panels with fillets. What it is? Consider the article.
Fillet Functions
Almost no modern repairs can do without the presence of skirting boards installed at the final stage of decoration. Fillets - what is it? These are baguettes with which designers can visually enlarge a small room, make the contours of the room clear and expressive. Fillet also hide ugly seams, joints and gaps between the decoration of different kinds. Under them are hidden wiring, pipes and small repair errors. It is easy to mount, so it is often used to create unique interior decorations.
Kinds
Fillets (what it is, we examined above) are made of different materials. They are:
- foam;
- polyurethane;
- plastic;
- polystyrene foam;
- wooden;
- PVC baseboards.
Each type of fillet has its advantages and disadvantages.
Pros and cons
Foam baguettes are easy to cut and quickly stick to both acrylic and gypsum putty. Perfectly combined with various types of coatings. Cons - fragility of the material, intolerance to moisture, rapid flammability.
Plastic fillets are easy to clean, do not turn yellow over time.
They are moisture resistant and light in weight. But they are difficult to bend, therefore, it is necessary to mount using self-tapping screws and screws. One glue will not hold such a fillet. He is also afraid of high temperatures.
Polyurethane fillets are most often used for tensioning ceilings. Used in rooms with complex architecture. The material from which they are made is incredibly flexible, so the installation provides great opportunities for the design and design of the premises. Polyurethane skirting boards are not afraid of temperature differences and various indicators of humidity. They can be painted in the desired color.
Wooden baguettes are used with clapboard, with a finish of MDF or particleboard. To install them you need a certain design of the room. Since wood goes through several stages of processing, the price of a fillet made of wood will be high. Wooden ones do not bend, due to the structure, the joints between the individual parts are not visible. They are easy to saw at any degree of angle.
Expanded polystyrene fillets can be painted in any color with an aqueous emulsion. They are easy to cut with a hacksaw. But they have high rigidity, so they can hardly be bent. But dents on such panels do not remain.
The PVC fillet is installed together with the ceiling panels, has the groove necessary for joining. During installation, MDF panels are inserted into this hole. Such designs are well applied in bathrooms. They are moisture resistant and easy to clean.
Mounting
What is a fillet? This is a plinth that is used to cover defects after pasting walls and decorating the ceiling with special materials. But also it can be mounted on putty before gluing wallpaper.
Before work, it is necessary to measure the perimeter of the room to be glued, to determine the necessary amount of material. The standard baseboard length is 2 meters. The width must be determined so that it can cover the gaps formed after finishing the ceiling and walls.
When installing straight skirting boards with no frills, it is better to use glue for construction, and if necessary, strengthen with self-tapping screws. If the wall has curvature, then a small space can be covered with glue. It is white, so it will not be striking. When installing the fillet before gluing the wallpaper, the cracks are sealed with putty, and the roll sheets are adjusted to the curb.
Installation starts from the corner of the room. To facilitate the work, you can use a ready-made corner. Before installing the skirting board, carefully lubricate it with glue and press it against the wall, and remove leaked residues with a sponge. Fasten the following fillets to the joint to the installed border. Carefully measure the remaining distance to saw off the desired segment. After mounting the fillets, if desired, they can be painted in the appropriate room color.
Baseboard for bathroom
After the basic repair work is completed in the bathroom, decorative trifles remain, as well as cosmetic repairs. The main task is to ensure the sealing of joints between the wall and plumbing. A bath fillet will help to avoid such troubles as dampness and water getting on the floor. There are three types of borders suitable for bathrooms. This is a ceramic skirting board, characterized by high hardness and strength, it is also not subject to deformation and the influence of cleaning products. Plastic fillets are cheaper than ceramic products, but also waterproof and airtight. They are comfortable in rooms without corners, they fit well around the circumference. The third type is self-adhesive borders, which at the base of the glue contain sealant and silicone, therefore they fulfill their intended purpose.
How to install in the bathroom?
PVC fillet is installed on a dry surface. Therefore, the tile and the bonding place must be wiped dry. Slots are recommended to be covered with a hermetic in advance. To avoid damage to the bath glue, its edges should be pasted over with masking tape. From the fillet, cut the necessary size segments, apply liquid nails, press firmly to the tile in the bathroom. Seal remaining gaps and gaps.
Self-adhesive border tape is easy to install and does not need to be putty. A flat and dry surface is required for its installation. Then the roll unfolds, folding in a corner, and “sticks” to the wall and edges of the bathroom.
Fillets (and what it is, we found out in this article) for a bath require proper operation and maintenance. Such borders will last a long time, protect against mold, fungi and pests, and also preserve the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom.