Molding is a decorative element that looks like a plank with volume. The width and shape vary, and the length, as a rule, does not exceed 2 m 40 cm.The profile of the molding can be simple, almost flat, or convex and complex, including small decorative elements.
Molding trim is used to decorate walls. With their help, various forms are created, which can be further designed in a different style. They can be combined with wallpaper, paint, MDF details, decorative or Venetian plaster. Decoration with moldings is justified on large areas, in this case they help to visually break wide and long planes into smaller areas, zone the room.
Material
Moldings can be made from a variety of materials. This is plastic, polystyrene, polyurethane, wood, and even metal. Depending on the material, the molding can be flexible or rigid, the design of the moldings is planned taking into account all these qualities. The color is chosen arbitrarily – you can paint the moldings in different colors, the type of paint is selected according to the material.
A separate group of the highest price category is intended for decoration with moldings of classic or pseudo-historical interiors, in this case, plaster or even marble is used for the manufacture of decorative elements.
Application and design
Windows and doors. Stick the molding around the perimeter of the windows and paint with the same color as the frames. Such a technique in decorating the room with molding will visually enlarge the window openings. Moldings glued around doorways will help support such a decision in the interior..
Ceiling. A double strip of moldings as a ceiling molding with a gap of several centimeters will visually increase the height of the premises.
Walls. At the junction of various materials, molding is very appropriate. For example, to a height of about 70 cm from the floor, the wall can be decorated with wallpaper, and above it, painted. In this case, the molding, painted in the color of the wallpaper or in any combination with it, will create an additional decorative effect and prevent the wallpaper from tearing along the gluing line..
Additionally, you can make a kind of design with moldings: use them to divide the wall at the bottom into squares, and stick a decorative baguette.
Unusual decoration with moldings can be created by laying out various rectangles or even whole rhythmic compositions on the walls. You can also frame them for photos, panels, other wall compositions..
Mounting
When decorating walls with moldings, they are glued to a previously prepared surface with the reverse, flat side. Be sure to check the fit – it must be tight. If a complex design is assumed with moldings, it is necessary to first apply a drawing on the wall, according to which installation is carried out.
The moldings for wallpapering are pre-painted in the selected color, in other cases, they are first glued, and then the final finishing is carried out.
Installation instructions for moldings and corners
