How much does it cost to make a niche for curtains in a suspended ceiling in Tolyatti?
A linear meter of a niche costs 300 rubles. Typically, the wall along the window in a standard-plan apartment ranges in size from 2.5 to 3.2 meters and the cost of installing a niche will range from 750 to 960 rubles. The contract amount will be reduced by reducing the area of the suspended ceiling by the size of the niche and by the cost of bypassing the riser heating pipes (300 rubles for each).
To make a niche, a wooden beam and a universal molding are used, which is slightly more expensive than a wall profile.
The design of a stretch ceiling with a niche for a cornice is quite simple.
The wooden beam is brought to the desired level using reinforced metal corners. The gaps remaining after leveling between the timber and the floor slabs ensure the free movement of air behind the film, which allows you to compensate for the difference in pressure in the room and behind the canvas, thereby eliminating the problem of sagging or retracting the stretch ceiling.
How to fix curtains on a suspended ceiling
As practice shows, you can fix curtains on a suspended ceiling yourself if necessary. If you do not have confidence in your own abilities, then it is best to seek help from qualified specialists. In such situations, specialists independently select all the necessary building materials that may be useful during installation work; if necessary, they will advise and recommend a suitable option for a particular room. If you have skills in this area, then it is best to install curtain rods yourself.
First of all, it is recommended to determine which material for fastening will be chosen. As practice shows, plastic products are especially popular today. Once you have decided on the material, it is recommended to measure the length of the window opening in order to understand what length the product should be purchased.
When all the necessary elements have been purchased, it is worth understanding what parameters should be taken into account when making calculations. It is important to understand that if this point is neglected, then there is a high probability that the surface of the stretch ceiling will be damaged. Many experts recommend paying attention to the fact that if you plan to install a niche after the process of installing a stretch ceiling has been completed, then the PVC sheet can be damaged quite easily.
Open fastening
If you plan to use the open method of installing curtains, then in this case you will need to install a guide profile on the wall near the window opening to fix the stretch ceiling. After this, marking is carried out and the wooden beam is fixed.
It is important to understand that during operation the thickness of the timber used is of great importance. It is recommended to ensure that the connection is complete. If necessary, many experts recommend using wedges in the work, which will allow you to control the distance. The installation of the ceiling is carried out after the base has been installed.
In order to secure the cornice, it is recommended to use self-tapping screws that will pass through the canvas, as a result of which you should do everything as carefully as possible. In order to increase the level of reliability, you can purchase and install polymer gaskets in those places where you plan to pass the screws. As soon as this work is completed, you can begin to use the structure.
Niche for a curtain in a suspended ceiling
Initially, it is recommended to fix the curtain to the ceiling surface, taking into account the distance to the window opening. In this case, fastening elements can be installed on the main ceiling, which is most often a concrete slab. As practice shows, in this case it is best to use dowels and nails.
It is important to understand that an indentation must be made from the wall in such a way that in the future the canvas can be easily moved and it does not cling to the edge of the niche and the window opening. After this, it is recommended to install a wooden beam. Before installing a wooden beam, it is recommended to pre-treat it with special compounds that will prevent the appearance of fungus and mold.
It is worth installing a profile into the lower part of the beam, into which the suspended ceiling is subsequently attached. After the fabric is stretched, you can hang the curtains. If necessary, it is possible to place PVC sheets behind the timber. In this case, a bending profile is installed in place of the fastening profile in the lower part, and the fastening profile is attached to the upper part of the beam. It is important to understand that this installation method requires quite a lot of care.
Attention! Installation work should be carried out at a distance of 20 to 30 cm from the wall.
Is it possible to cover a niche with a suspended ceiling?
It is possible to install a suspended ceiling in a niche, but such a device will cost much more. To stretch the fabric in a niche, a special structural profile-cornice PK-5 is produced, which is shown in the figure.
A stretch ceiling stretched in a niche brings a finished look to the interior. No other finishing required!
So, if you decide to install suspended ceilings up to the curtains, you will save yourself from many problems!
Which curtains are better for a suspended ceiling?
It is impossible to give a definite answer as to which curtain rods are best. In this case, the choice depends on personal preferences. Before you start making your choice, you should pay attention to the material that the manufacturer uses in the manufacturing process of the finished product:
- aluminum - such designs are the lightest and have a high level of reliability, however, it is worth considering that such models are suitable only for light curtains;
- plastic is the most popular option today, such products have an affordable price, a wide range of products, plastic curtains are easy to install, in addition, they are able to withstand more weight than the previous model;
- steel is the most durable material, products made from it have a high level of reliability, a long service life, such options are excellent for fairly heavy and multi-layered fabrics;
- wood - considered one of the most expensive natural materials used for making cornices; these models are perfect for rooms with high walls.
In addition, it is worth taking into account the fact that curtains can be installed in several ways, which is quite convenient. Thus, if the wall on which there is a window opening is made in an irregular shape, then you can use a niche, as a result of which you can repeat the outline of the wall without any problems.
Built-in cornice in a suspended ceiling: two in one
The hidden (built-in) cornice in a stretch ceiling is the most important element in the design of a stretch ceiling.
Such a cornice is “two in one”: a functional function plus an aesthetic one.
Without going into too much detail, you can simply explain that curtain rods in this case optically increase the height of your room, and curtains are attached to them, hidden from prying eyes, in this case. In addition, using hidden cornices you can provide excellent lighting.
Curtain rods for suspended ceilings are not much different from ordinary cornices.
According to the installation method there are:
- Hidden;
- Open.
A cornice is a flat rail that is mounted on the ceiling, both suspended and suspended, although even in this case, wall mounting is not excluded. The cornice is, ideally, both a reliable fastening for curtains and a bright and successful design move. In addition, the cornice gives the ceiling some completeness.
Before installing a ceiling cornice, you need to think through everything and weigh it carefully.
Niche for a cornice in a suspended ceiling: practically invisible
Everyone knows that curtains are attached to the cornice. But if we know that attaching traditional cornices is not particularly difficult, then we will have to tinker with the installation for a cornice in a suspended ceiling.
The ceiling cornice can be visible, or it can be located in a special niche, as in our case.
The hidden cornice in the suspended ceiling is attached to the base ceiling, that is, the concrete floor. The suspended ceiling must be pulled over the structure, and the curtains will be placed behind it, that is, the cornice will not be visible. The niche is made to the length that the apartment owner considers necessary, and the cornice is attached to it.
Difficulties associated with installing a hidden cornice:
- Labor intensity is higher than that of an open cornice;
- Higher qualifications and construction experience required.
This kind of work is not easy and requires careful and thoughtful actions, including calculations. That is why open installation is more often used, when the cornice is fixed not to the base ceiling, but to a special element that is placed under the suspended ceiling. This element is called a mortgage. As a rule, this is a wooden beam that spans the entire width, or a significant width of the room. A cornice is attached to it, through the canvas, on which the curtains are then hung.
A baguette cornice will also help you hide the curtain fastening mechanism. Read about all its advantages and features in the article:
