This article will provide instructions on how to glue the ceiling plinth to the putty, how to properly fit and join it. Let's also say a few words about its subsequent finishing.

Material selection

A modern ceiling plinth is a decorative strip designed for finishing the ceiling, at its joints with walls, as well as at multi-level joints. Hides irregularities and defects in finishing in hard-to-reach places, rounds corners, giving the room a more aesthetic look.
Used as an alternative to plaster stucco molding:

• Materials for the manufacture of such skirting boards are polystyrene (foam) or polyurethane. Polystyrene options are much lighter, so glue or putty can be used for fastening.
• Styrofoam skirting boards are ideal if they need to be fixed on one side. Usually these are places where electric lights or ceiling moldings are hidden for attaching curtains.
  Also, a similar method of fastening is sometimes used at the junction of pipes of the heating system.
• The structure of such material is of two types. The first, the simplest, is large grains, like ordinary foam.
  This is the cheapest option. The average price per running meter is approximately 15-25 rubles.
• The second is a solid homogeneous structure. This skirting board is more durable, but it will be more difficult to use in places with gentle curves.
• The quality of the expanded polystyrene itself also varies. It all depends on the manufacturer.
  Therefore, when choosing a product, focus primarily on the price.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane skirting boards have excellent properties. It is very flexible, which allows it to be used even for finishing arches.
You can verify this by looking at the photo below.

So:

• Polyurethane is resistant to moisture, mold and insects. It is much stronger than polystyrene and resistant to mechanical damage, which makes it possible to use skirting boards made of this material for the floor.
• Also, the advantages include environmental safety and ease of maintenance. The surface of such a plinth is easy to clean with water.
  It is permissible to use household chemicals, including abrasive cleaning agents.
• The variety of colors of polyurethane skirting boards is also wide. Drawings and textures vary.
  You can purchase both painted and prepared for painting options.
• When installing the ceiling plinth, it is recommended to use a special high-strength adhesive that can easily support its weight. Installation on filler is not recommended.

Small nuances of choice

Arriving at the store, you will see a great variety of options presented. To determine which one is right for your room, just remember a few simple rules.

• Narrow skirting boards (up to 7 cm from edge to edge) will harmoniously fit into the space if they are used: in the kitchen, bathroom and toilet rooms, as well as in rooms with low ceilings.
• Wide options (over 7 cm) - look great in spacious rooms saturated with light, such as a hall or living room. Usually they have an original texture, which will help create an interesting appearance not only of the ceiling, but of the entire room.
• When choosing a plinth for finishing a multi-level ceiling, you need to focus on the distance between the levels. And it is best to entrust this matter to the master who will perform the installation.
• Colored skirting boards are most often used with a certain style, in addition to other room accessories. Otherwise, your best bet is to buy the classic white version.
  If necessary, it can be painted in the desired color in the future.
• The number of skirting boards should not be equal to the perimeter of the room. Take a couple of meters in reserve, since during the installation process there will certainly appear scraps that you cannot use.
  And if the outer side of the skirting board contains a textured pattern, then be sure that there will be even more waste.
• To simplify installation, special glued corners are sold, which can save you the need for docking. This is especially important if you are not a professional.

Attention! Often in our homes, walls and ceilings are not even even, even after finishing.
This can make the corners ineffective and even more difficult to use. Plus, remember that the corner is two additional seams that will have to be repaired.

• It is also not worth buying corners if your skirting board contains drawings, as there will be fitting problems.

Preparatory work

Before proceeding with the installation, it is necessary to prepare the walls and ceiling.
You can glue the skirting board either directly to the wall or on a completely finished surface:

• But remember, if you simplified your task and glued the skirting board, for example, over the wallpaper, then with the subsequent dismantling they will become a serious problem and, most likely, the skirting boards will have to be re-glued.
• It is best to install the skirting board before finishing the decorative finish. The wall must be plastered and primed.
• If there is mold on the walls, then it is necessary to treat the wall with a special antifungal impregnation or at least ordinary whiteness. Chlorine is excellent at killing mold spores, but does not guarantee protection against their further appearance.

• The ceiling should be 90 - 100% ready. Finally, you can leave the whitewash.
  If your ceiling is stretched or already plastered, then there is nothing to worry about. The skirting board is glued directly to it.
• Otherwise, the ceiling is prepared for plastering first. It is as follows.
  Using a spatula, remove the old whitewash from the ceiling, if any. Cracked plaster must also be removed.
• It is removed until you feel that you have to make an effort to remove it. This means that the plaster in this area is suitable for further use.
• After stripping old coatings, all dirt and dust must be removed from the ceiling and allowed to dry well.
• The next step will be the application of the primer. This is necessary to improve the adhesive properties of the putty, that is, concrete or old plaster will not draw moisture from the applied mixture, which contributes to its better drying and prevents cracks.
• The most convenient way to apply the primer is with a conventional long-handled roller. With it, you do not have to constantly go up and down the ladder to move on to the next section.

• High-quality soil is absorbed almost instantly, so you do not need to go through the dry place several times. Next, we look at the instructions and give the primer time to dry completely.
  After that, you can proceed directly to puttying.
• The putty is applied in several layers. Usually there are two of them: the starting layer and the finishing layer. Each of them uses its own type of putty.
  Starter mixes are coarser in consistency. Designed for preliminary leveling of the surface.
  Finishing - softer, consist of small particles. They are used to create a perfectly flat surface, which is later whitened.
• Here are a couple of tips on how to putty your ceiling. The putty layer should not exceed 5 mm, otherwise the surface may crack.
• Use gypsum instead of filler to level surfaces with large differences. Remember that working with it is much more difficult due to the fact that it dries very quickly.

Advice! To prevent the gypsum mixture from hardening longer, add PVA glue or ordinary washing powder to it. Some people add milk, but this is not worth doing, as it creates an ideal environment for the growth of fungi.

• Remember to apply a layer of primer after each layer of putty. This must also be done before whitewashing.
• Preparation for plasterboard ceiling plasterboard is slightly different. It can also be primed, but the composition must be suitable for working with drywall.
• The starting layer is not needed here, but instead of it you will need to putty the joints at the joints of the sheets.

Installation of skirting boards

After completing the surface preparation stage, you can start installing the skirting board. All work can be done by hand, without the help of specialists.
First of all, we will choose the installation method:

• It is best to use glue if our skirting board is mounted: on a stretch ceiling; to surfaces made of plastic, MDF or wood.
• We fix it to the plaster with a finishing putty. In this case, this method is ideal, as it allows you not to notice the unevenness of the wall, filling voids and cracks with putty.
• On the reverse side along the edges, each skirting board has a corrugated section. These are the junction points to the ceiling and wall. This is where we put putty or glue.

• The putty is easiest to apply in a thin layer using a small trowel. Glue "liquid nails" - using a special gun.
• The putty is applied in a continuous continuous layer, while the glue can be applied pointwise, but this should be done only in conditions of austerity.
• After installing the skirting board in place, it is necessary to remove the excess glue that has come out. To do this, use a dry cloth or spatula.
  We do this right away, as the glue can dry out.

Attention! Before applying the adhesive, be sure to complete all the manipulations to fit the skirting board (cutting corners, plank length).

• Fitting the ceiling plinth is not a tricky business, but still, there are some subtleties. Below we will tell you more about them.
• If you use corners in your work, then they are the first to be glued. After that, it is necessary to fill the space between them by gluing the skirting board.
• First of all, we glue the places where the solid bar lays down. For the remaining spaces, the skirting board will have to be trimmed.
  This is done using a hacksaw for metal or a clerical knife.
• To create an even cut, it is best to use a miter box. This is a tool that is worth a penny.
  It allows you to cut skirting boards at 90 or 45 degrees. There are more advanced options, but the one in the photo below is enough for you to work.

• It is best to measure the plinth in place, if this is not possible, then use a tape measure. With one end we rest the plinth against the already glued corner and apply it to the place of future fastening.
• We put a mark on the plinth with a pencil or a clerical knife. Then we make a cut and remove the resulting irregularities.
  Our section is ready for finishing installation. Thus, we go through the entire perimeter of the room.
• The plinth is installed in the same way, without the use of corners. Previously, using a miter box, we form an angle.
  We start from the corners where it is possible to lay solid planks. Then we move in the same way as in the first method.
• Adjusting the length of the plinth in the places where it adjoins the corner is done as follows. The skirting board should be longer than the place where it should lie.
  The first step is to cut the corner. Next, set the corner in place and carry out the markup.
• When placing the mark, take into account the saw blade thickness, so it is better to leave an additional 1 - 2 mm.
• If your skirting board contains textured patterns, then start gluing from the most inconspicuous corner, since it is the starting angle that may not fit well.
• We glue the plinth in order, strictly in one direction. Otherwise, the skirting boards at the joints may not match the pattern.

Cutting corners with a clerical knife

If you didn’t have time to get the miter box, then you can cut the corners with an ordinary clerical knife. This is done as follows.

So:

• We apply the plinth to the intended installation location and mark the upper edge on the ceiling with a pencil. We perform the same operation on the adjacent wall.
• The point where the lines intersect is the point where the skirting boards meet each other. Reapply the plinth and place a mark on it at the level of the obtained point.
• The cut is made from the bottom edge of the skirting board to the mark. We put the knife to the cut point and turn it 45 degrees in the plane (tilt it) towards that part of it that will be used in the future.

• If this is not done, then a good gap will turn out at the junction, which will be difficult to hide. Cutting accuracy is achieved in a practical way.
• It is not necessary to cut the surface of the plank. One downward movement with a light pressure, quietly cuts 2/3 of the thickness of the skirting board.
  Next, just break the cut and align the corner.

• As a result, we get an almost perfectly flat angle. This method also has the advantage, as it allows you to more accurately adjust the joints in uneven places.

Finishing the ceiling plinth

After the installation is completed, it is time to putty the skirting board. Joints and corners are subject to sealing.
You will need a small rubber spatula to work. In the absence of this, your own finger will do.
So:

• We fill the gaps with putty. The deeper the better. We collect the surplus with a spatula, after which we pass along the plinth with a damp sponge.
  After drying, the joint will be barely noticeable.
• Well, the last part is whitewashing or painting. Like other surfaces, you need to whitewash in two layers.
  Ultimately, we get a beautiful ceiling that will serve you for a very long time. The freshness of the whiteness can be restored by repeated whitening.

If you did everything right, then the result will surely delight you. Try, train and you will definitely succeed.
And we wish you success and good luck! We will be very happy if we could help you with our advice!

This article will provide instructions on how to glue the ceiling plinth to the putty, how to properly fit and join it. Let's also say a few words about its subsequent finishing.

Material selection

A modern ceiling plinth is a decorative strip designed for finishing at its joints with walls, as well as multi-level joints. Hides irregularities and defects in finishing in hard-to-reach places, rounds corners, giving the room a more aesthetic look.

Used as an alternative to plaster stucco molding:

• Materials for the manufacture of such skirting boards are polystyrene (foam) or polyurethane. much lighter, so glue or putty can be used for fastening.
• Styrofoam skirting boards are ideal if they need to be fixed on one side. Usually these are places where electric lights or ceiling moldings are hidden for attaching curtains.
• Also, a similar method of fastening is sometimes used at the junction of pipes of the heating system.
• The structure of such material is of two types. The first, the simplest, is large grains, like ordinary foam.
• This is the cheapest option. The average price per running meter is approximately 15-25 rubles.
• The second is a solid homogeneous structure. This skirting board is more durable, but it will be more difficult to use in places with gentle curves.

The quality of the expanded polystyrene itself also varies. It all depends on the manufacturer. Therefore, when choosing a product, focus primarily on the price.

Polyurethane

Possesses remarkable properties. It is very flexible, which allows it to be used even for finishing arches.

You can verify this by looking at the photo below:

• Polyurethane is resistant to moisture, mold and insects. It is much stronger than polystyrene and resistant to mechanical damage, which makes it possible to use skirting boards made of this material for the floor.
• Also, the advantages include environmental safety and ease of maintenance. The surface of such a plinth is easy to clean with water.
• It is permissible to use household chemicals, including abrasive cleaning agents.
• The variety of colors of polyurethane skirting boards is also wide. Drawings and textures vary.
• You can purchase both painted and prepared for painting options.

Note: When installing the ceiling plinth, you should use a special high-strength adhesive that can easily support its weight. Installation on filler is not recommended.

Small nuances of choice

Arriving at the store, you will see a great variety of options presented. To determine which one is right for your room, just remember a few simple rules.

• Narrow skirting boards (up to 7 cm edge to edge) They will harmoniously fit into the space if they are used: in the kitchen, bathroom and toilet rooms, as well as in rooms with low ceilings.
• Wide options (over 7 cm)- look great in spacious rooms saturated with light, such as a hall or living room. Usually they have an original texture, which will help create an interesting appearance not only of the ceiling, but of the entire room.
• Choosing a plinth for finishing a multi-level ceiling, you need to focus on the distance between the levels. And it is best to entrust this matter to the master who will perform the installation.

• most often used in compliance with a certain style, in addition to other room accessories. Otherwise, your best bet is to buy the classic white version. If necessary, it can be painted in the desired color in the future.
• Skirting board quantity, should not be equal to the perimeter of the room. Take a couple of meters in reserve, since during the installation process there will certainly appear scraps that you cannot use.
• And if the outer side of the skirting board contains a textured pattern then rest assured that there will be even more waste.
• To simplify installation, special glued (and even cast) corners are sold which can save you the hassle of docking. This is especially important if you are not a professional.

Attention! Often in our homes, walls and ceilings are not even even, even after finishing. This can make the corners ineffective and even more difficult to use. Plus, remember that the corner is two additional seams that will have to be repaired. It is also not worth buying corners if your skirting board contains drawings, as there will be fitting problems.

Preparatory work

From all that has been said above, we can conclude that before proceeding with the installation, it is necessary that both the walls and the ceiling are well prepared. Although, you can glue the skirting board either directly to the wall or on a completely finished surface.

• But remember, if you simplified your task and glued the skirting board, for example, over the wallpaper, then with the subsequent dismantling, they will become a serious problem. And, most likely, the skirting boards will have to be re-glued.
• It is best to install the frame before finishing the decorative finish. The wall must be plastered and primed.
• If there is mold on the walls, then it is necessary to treat them with a special antifungal impregnation or at least ordinary whiteness. Chlorine is excellent at killing mold spores, but does not guarantee protection against their further appearance.

Note: The ceiling must be 90 - 100% ready. Finally, you can leave the whitewash. If your ceiling is stretched or already plastered, then there is nothing to worry about. The skirting board is glued directly to it.

Otherwise, the ceiling is prepared for plastering first. It is as follows.

Process step by step

1. With a spatula, if any.
2. Cracked plaster must also be removed. It is removed until you feel that you have to make an effort to remove it. This means that the plaster in this area is suitable for further use.

1. After stripping old coatings, all dirt and dust must be removed from the ceiling and allowed to dry well.
2. The next step will be the application of the primer. This is necessary to improve the adhesive properties of the putty, that is, concrete or old plaster will not draw moisture from the applied mixture, which contributes to its better drying and prevents cracks.
3. The most convenient way to apply the primer is with a conventional long-handled roller. With it, you do not have to constantly go up and down the ladder to move on to the next section.

1. High-quality soil is absorbed almost instantly, so you do not need to go through the dry place several times. Next, we look at the instructions and give the primer time to dry completely. After that, you can proceed directly to puttying.
2. The putty is applied in several layers. Usually there are two of them: the starting layer and the finishing layer. Each of them uses its own type of putty.
3. Starter mixes are coarser in consistency. Designed for preliminary leveling of the surface.
4. Finishing - softer, consist of small particles. They are used to create a perfectly flat surface, which is later whitened.

Advice 1. The putty layer should not exceed 5 mm, otherwise the surface may crack.

Use gypsum instead of filler to level surfaces with large differences. Remember that working with it is much more difficult due to the fact that it dries very quickly.

Advice 2. To prevent the gypsum mixture from hardening longer, add PVA glue or ordinary washing powder to it. Some people add milk, but this is not worth doing, as it creates an ideal environment for the growth of fungi.

Tip 3. Do not forget to apply a layer of primer after each layer of putty. This must also be done before whitewashing. Preparation for plasterboard ceiling plasterboard is slightly different. It can also be primed, but the composition must be suitable for working with drywall.

The starting layer is not needed here, but instead of it you will need to putty the joints at the joints of the sheets. To find out how to do this correctly, you can watch video clips, of which there are a great many on the Internet.

Installation of skirting boards

After completing the surface preparation stage, you can start installing the skirting board. All work can be done by hand, without the help of specialists.

First of all, we will choose the installation method:

• It is best to use glue if our skirting board is mounted: on a stretch ceiling; to surfaces made of plastic, MDF or wood.
• We fix it to the plaster with a finishing putty. In this case, this method is ideal, as it allows you not to notice the unevenness of the wall, filling voids and cracks with putty.
• On the reverse side along the edges, each skirting board has a corrugated section. These are the junction points to the ceiling and wall. This is where we put putty or glue.
• The putty is easiest to apply in a thin layer using a small trowel. Glue "liquid nails" - using a special gun.
• The putty is applied in a continuous continuous layer. Whereas glue can be applied pointwise, but this should be done only in conditions of austerity.
• After installing the skirting board in place, it is necessary to remove the excess glue that has come out. To do this, use a dry cloth or spatula. We do this right away, as the glue can dry out.

Attention! Before applying the adhesive, be sure to complete all the manipulations to fit the skirting board (cutting corners, plank length).

Fitting the ceiling plinth is not a tricky business, but still, there are some subtleties. Below we will tell you more about them:

• If you use corners in your work, then they are the first to be glued. After that, it is necessary to fill the space between them by gluing the skirting board. First of all, we glue the places where the solid bar lays down.
• For the remaining spaces, the skirting board will have to be trimmed. This is done using a hacksaw for metal or a clerical knife. To create an even cut, it is best to use a miter box.
• This is a tool that is worth a penny. It allows you to cut skirting boards at 90 or 45 degrees. There are more advanced options, but you will have enough for work, as on the bottom.

• It is best to measure the plinth in place, if this is not possible, then use a tape measure. With one end we rest the plinth against the already glued corner and apply it to the place of future fastening.
• We put a mark on the plinth with a pencil or a clerical knife. Then we make a cut and remove the resulting irregularities. Our section is ready for finishing installation. Thus, we go through the entire perimeter of the room.
• The plinth is installed in the same way, without the use of corners. Previously, using a miter box, we form an angle.
• We start the sticker from the corners where it is possible to lay solid strips. Then we move in the same way as in the first method. Adjusting the length of the plank in the places where it adjoins the corner is done as follows.
• The skirting board should be longer than the place in which it lies. The first step is to cut the corner. Next, set the corner in place and carry out the markup. When placing the mark, take into account the saw blade thickness, so it is better to leave an additional 1 - 2 mm.

If your baguette contains textured patterns, then start gluing from the most inconspicuous corner, since it is the starting angle that may not fit well. We glue the strips in order, strictly in one direction. Otherwise, the skirting boards at the joints may not match the pattern.

Cutting corners with a clerical knife

If you didn’t have time to get the miter box, then you can cut the corners with an ordinary clerical knife.

This is done as follows:

• We put the plinth in the intended place of installation, and mark the upper edge on the ceiling with a pencil. We perform the same operation on the adjacent wall.
• The point where the lines intersect is the point where the skirting boards meet each other. Reapply the plinth and put a mark on it, at the level of the obtained point.
• The cut is made from the bottom edge of the skirting board to the mark. We put the knife to the cut point and turn it 45 degrees in the plane (tilt it) towards that part of it that will be used in the future.

• If this is not done, then a good gap will turn out at the junction, which will be difficult to hide. Cutting accuracy is achieved in a practical way.
• It is not necessary to cut the surface of the plank. One downward movement with a light pressure, quietly cuts 2/3 of the thickness of the skirting board.
• Next, just break the cut and align the corner.

As a result, we get an almost perfectly flat angle. This method also has the advantage, as it allows you to more accurately adjust the joints in uneven places.

Finishing the ceiling plinth

After the installation is completed, it is time to putty the skirting board. Joints and corners are subject to sealing. You will need a small rubber spatula to work. In the absence of this, your own finger will do.

We fill the gaps with putty. The deeper the better. We collect the surplus with a spatula, after which we pass along the plinth with a damp sponge. After drying, the joint will be barely noticeable.

Well, the last part is whitewashing or painting. Like other surfaces, you need to whitewash in two layers.

Ultimately, we get a beautiful ceiling that will serve you for a very long time. The freshness of the whiteness can be restored by repeated whitening.

We told you how to choose a plinth, how to putty, and even offered excellent options for decorating the ceiling. If everything is done correctly, then the result will surely please. Try, train and you will definitely succeed. And we wish you success and good luck - we will be very glad if we could help you with our advice!

How to glue a ceiling plinth with your own hands

Introduction

Ceiling plinth (cornice, fillet) is an important element of the ceiling decoration. The ceiling plinth is made of three materials: polystyrene, polystyrene and polyurethane.

The skirting board materials are listed in order of quality improvement and price increase. The cheapest foam ceiling skirting boards. Their length does not exceed 1.20 meters. Better quality polystyrene ceiling plinth.

It is denser and the length of the “sticks” is 2.5 meters. The highest quality and most expensive is a polyurethane ceiling plinth. How to paint a skirting board picture frame? It is solid in structure and resembles wood. The length of the planks is 2.5-3.0 meters.

The polyurethane skirting board is very durable and requires a very good leveling of the wall and ceiling before gluing.

Ceiling (plinth) Baguette. Making the joints of the sticks Invisible. Repair after gluing.

Ceiling (plinth) Baguette. Making the joints of the sticks Invisible. Repair after gluing. after ceiling ...

Which ceiling plinth to choose

For quality economy class repairs I advise you to choose a polystyrene ceiling plinth... Long planks will eliminate unnecessary joints in the room. The dense material will allow you to smoothly saw off the edges without disturbing their structure.

When sawing foam skirting boards, the foam crumbles, the foam grains pop out and require additional finishing when gluing.

When to glue the ceiling plinth with your own hands

Ceiling plinth installed before or after wallpaper and painting... The method of installing the ceiling plinth after pasting the wallpaper and painting the ceiling, I immediately dismiss it as not of sufficient quality. Why? Because, gluing a ceiling plinth after finishing walls and ceilings requires perfectly flat surfaces.

Also, the joints of the seams and corners of the ceiling plinth require puttying. And most importantly, the ceiling plinth must be painted along with the ceiling so that it does not turn yellow over time.

Preparatory work before installing the ceiling plinth

You need to glue the ceiling plinth on the plastered, leveled surfaces of the ceiling and walls.

The wall in the corner of the abutment to the ceiling should not have an undulating surface. The myth that the skirting board will hide the unevenness of the wall is a myth. By gluing the skirting board to the wave-shaped wall, you will get the wave-shaped skirting board.

To even out the unevenness of the wall and ceiling with a ceiling plinth requires serious experience in painting work and a few tricks, which are not discussed in this article. So advice, before installing the ceiling plinth, putty the corner joint between the wall and the ceiling by moving the trowel parallel to the floor, from one corner of the room to another.

How to glue a ceiling plinth

1. The hardest part about installing a skirting board it washed down the inner and outer corners. Moreover, the right and left skirting boards in the corner are cut in different ways. In addition, the outer and inner corner are also filed in completely different ways. If you do not grind ceiling plinths every day, then before starting work, make four sawn-off corners-layout: right inner, left inner, right outer, left outer.

How to properly putty a foam wall video? Use short pieces of any skirting board for this. It is not the texture that is important here, but the correctness of the drink.

2. Start work on the installation of the ceiling plinth from any angle.

Make your first corner cut. The saw is done with a miter box and a saw with a fine tooth (preferably a metal blade). It is possible to use an electric saw.

Important! When sawing, firmly press the shelves of the plinth to the sides of the miter box. Press the hacksaw blade against one side of the miter cut to the miter box.

3. Do not immediately glue the first strip of the sawn-down skirting board. Saw down the second side of the corner and join the corner in place. There should be a minimum gap between the sawn-off edges. If this is not the case, then use a knife to trim the inner surface of the sawn corner.

Achieve the minimum joint clearance.

Important! Make sure that the straight joints between the individual skirting boards are no closer than 100 cm from the corners of the room. This will allow you to hide the horizontal connection of the skirting boards as much as possible during the subsequent puttying of the joints.

Three ways of gluing ceiling skirting boards

• The surface of the wall and ceiling must be primed before gluing the skirting boards.
• You can glue the skirting boards in three ways: on assembly glue, on assembly glue paste, on a specially prepared putty.

Glue the skirting board with the assembly glue

• Mounting glue is sold in tubes... The ceiling plinth requires white assembly adhesive. to apply it, you will need an assembly gun. The glue is applied to the shelves of the trimmed skirting boards. The glue is applied in waves. For corner and end cuts, glue is applied only to the side of one skirting board.
• The glue-applied skirting board is applied to the wall starting from the corner. The shelves of the plinth should lie clearly on the surface of the wall and ceiling. Remove any glue that has escaped immediately with a rubber spatula.

Stick the glue on the assembly paste

The assembly paste is applied to the skirting boards with a rubber spatula. Watch the thickness of the adhesive layer. Too thick layer of glue will come out when gluing, and it is better not to allow this.

Stick the glue on the putty

For gluing the glue, you can use a putty, which you used for the walls and ceiling. When mixing the putty, add PVA glue to it. Adding glue is guaranteed to turn the putty into a good adhesive paste.

When gluing the skirting board to the putty with PVA glue, do not apply a thin layer of putty to the skirting board. Apply a normal layer of putty to allow the putty to come out when glued. Remove excess filler immediately after gluing the skirting board with a spatula.

So, together with gluing, you will simultaneously putty the joints of the skirting board with the wall and ceiling, creating a single whole. Wipe the surface of the skirting boards immediately with a damp sponge so that no traces of putty remain.

Finishing the glued skirting board

The glued skirting board is putty on the entire perimeter with mounting glue. The putty seals the joints between the skirting board and the wall and ceiling. When puttingtying, immediately wipe the surface of the skirting board and joints with a damp sponge so that no traces of putty remain on the surface.

Additional Information:

By the way, yes, it is the plinth that is very convenient to glue on the sealant from the tube - because it is very inconvenient to spread a narrow strip with a spatula with glue from a can.
The last time I used Hercuseal - by the way, they have a website: www.hercuseal.nl, but here I agree with nevidimka - the brand does not really matter.

✔ Tools and materials - To neatly decorate the joint between the ceiling and walls with a plinth, you will need:
tape measure, pencil, building level and sharp building knife;
miter box and hacksaw for metal;
putty + narrow spatula (for plaster fillets) / “liquid nails” or other quick-drying polymer glue + assembly gun (for other types);
masking tape and white sealant.

Used for painting ceiling polyurethane skirting boards with stucco molding and toning material such as glaze, related to glaze paints. With its help, an ordinary baguette can be aged, give it the effect of metal, stone, wood and even gold. It goes without saying that a wide skirting board is suitable for glaze painting.

• The point where the lines will intersect is considered to be the very point of abutment of the ceiling moldings to each other.
• You need to cut from the bottom edge of the ceiling plinth to the mark itself. To do this, we put the knife to the place where the cut will be made and turn the tool 45 degrees to the plane. As you probably yourself understood, you need to turn the knife in the direction that will be used in the future.
• According to experts, many people doing this work with their own hands forget about observing this nuance, and some even ignore it. How to putty foam ceiling tiles? But you must understand that this is a particularly important point and a lot will depend on it.

When working with wooden skirting boards, it is necessary to seal the seams more thoroughly, since the tree is much more difficult to install in the desired position. Finishing acrylic putty, gypsum-based solutions and PVA glue are also suitable for these purposes. Small joints and gaps are easily touched with mortars and then sanded to give a uniform fillet surface.

When joining the parts together, glue is added to the ceiling plinth, the excess is removed with a damp cloth. After finishing the installation of ceiling moldings, you need to start filling straight and corner joints. It is recommended to do this not immediately after installation, but to allow the glue to dry well.

All gaps will be clearly visible the next day, they must be repaired with gypsum putty mixed with water-based paint.

• We put the plinth in the intended place of installation, and mark the upper edge on the ceiling with a pencil. We perform the same operation on the adjacent wall.
• The point where the lines intersect is the point where the skirting boards meet each other. Reapply the plinth and put a mark on it, at the level of the obtained point.
• The cut is made from the bottom edge of the skirting board to the mark. We put the knife to the cut point and turn it 45 degrees in the plane (tilt it) towards that part of it that will be used in the future.

The purpose of the ceiling plinth is to hide the unevenness of the junction of the wall and ceiling covering. In addition to the main function, the installation of the skirting board carries a decorative load. Finishing gives:

• finished look for wall covering;
• visually smoothes corners;
• creates the possibility of a smooth transition with the contrast of the colors of the walls and ceiling.

Calculation of the ceiling plinth

The initial stage of work is to carry out measurements and calculate the required amount. The size of the plinth is selected in such a way that medium-sized pieces of material dock during installation. This will avoid distortions in the presence of uneven walls.

The usual size of skirting boards is 2 m; to obtain equivalent pieces, you can purchase several oversized planks. It is undesirable to buy in addition the missing quantity, since you can purchase goods from different batches with a different shade from each other. When buying, you must immediately determine the surface quality of the material, which is especially important for foam.

Particular attention is paid to the width of the planks. A wide skirting board has the ability to visually reduce the size of the room. Correctly selected colors allow you to balance the sizes. White strips that do not contrast with the ceiling can, on the contrary, visually expand the space.

Which plinth to choose for the ceiling?

The range of skirting boards is wide enough, consider the types and their features:

• Styrofoam . Cheap, easy-to-process material. The disadvantages include its high flammability and tendency to mechanical damage.
• Expanded polystyrene. It has a higher cost, but is more durable than foam material, which is even used as curbs. Easy to cut with a simple construction knife.
• Polyurethane. Durable material, great for curved surfaces. The composition includes rubber, which makes it easier to work. Has the property of hygroscopicity, the material is often used for rooms with high humidity.
• Wood . Noble material, has a cost higher than synthetic materials, gives a special chic for the corresponding design. It is more difficult to process, has a significant weight and requires special antiseptic treatment against decay. Additional use of mechanical fasteners is required.

The shape of the skirting boards can be a classic version, which is characterized by straight lines. This type of planks fits freely into any design solution. Other suggested views are more intricate Baroque or Rococo designs.

How to cut the corners of the skirting board?

The most difficult moment in installing a skirting board is determining its correct dimensions and matching the inner and outer corners. The peculiarity of fixing ceiling moldings is in an inclined position to the wall. To obtain an even joint, you must:

• make corner cuts, both from the outside and from the inside;
• if there is a right angle, both parts of the plinth are cut at 45 degrees;
• for uneven corners, the radius is divided by 2;
• the right plank should have a cut on the left side, and vice versa.

High cutting accuracy can be achieved with a professional tool - a miter box. When working with foam skirting boards, you can get by with a construction knife.

Novice repairmen do not always manage to get the edge joining in the corners without gaps. To ensure the quality of work, you can use special joining parts - fillets, which can be selected according to the required color and size.

How to glue the ceiling plinth?

There are several types of glue that can be used as adhesive for skirting boards. It is undesirable to use PVA and liquid nails. The use of Titan or Moment glue is popular. When working with ceiling skirting boards, their instant grasping property is used. For rooms where it is necessary to observe particularly hygienic conditions for carrying out repairs, for example, in children's rooms, acrylic glue is used that does not have a strong odor.

The work starts from the corners. Installation on filler or paint is not permitted. The result will be fairly quick peeling of the baseboards from the base. The glue is applied with a snake or dotted line.

What to glue first: ceiling plinth or wallpaper?

The ceiling plinth can be glued, both before and after wallpapering, but in each case there are positive and negative sides.

How to glue the ceiling plinth on the wallpaper?

Very often, during repairs, a wall or ceiling plinth (baguette) is used as a finishing and decorative element. The first one is glued only to the wall or to the ceiling, since it has one plane of contact, the second one is used to finish the corner between the ceiling and the wall and has two glued surfaces on the side and on top. Such skirting boards not only decorate the room, make the overall look more complete, but also effectively hide various defects in the repair at the junction of ceiling and wall materials.

Different materials are used for the manufacture of skirting boards: wood, polyurethane, PVC, polystyrene, gypsum, expanded polystyrene. Due to the variety of patterns, the plinth is used in almost all rooms, and the possibility of painting with water-based paint allows you to implement a variety of design projects.

Before figuring out how to glue the skirting board to the ceiling, you should think about how to glue it. Most often, glue-putty, liquid nails or transparent polymer glue are used to fix the ceiling plinth. It is worth noting that it is more difficult to glue the plinth with polymer or other glue than with putty, especially in the presence of uneven ceilings and walls. But glue is irreplaceable in cases when there is a need to glue the plinth to the already glued wallpaper. Putty is used only before wallpapering.

Our example shows how to glue a ceiling plinth with a glue putty.

To glue the ceiling plinth, you will need the following materials:

Styrofoam ceiling plinth;

The stepladder on which we will stand;

Finishing putty;

PVA glue;

Spatula 100 mm;

Pencil;

Sandpaper;

Construction knife;

Brush;

It is necessary to start gluing from one of the corners. The plinth corners themselves can be purchased in stores, but if there are no ready-made corners, you need to cut the corners on the plinth yourself.

If you have a miter box at hand, then adjusting the corners is quite simple. If there is no such device, you can cut it in another way.

The skirting strip must be positioned in the position it will adhere and mark the edges on the ceiling and wall with a pencil. Then repeat the same with the second strip on the other wall.

As a result, the intersection point of the two skirting boards appears on the ceiling.

Again we apply one and the second strips of the plinth to the wall and mark this point on them.

Using a construction knife, cut off the resulting corner. In the same way, we prepare the required number of corners.

Now you need to prepare the filler, with which the plinth will be glued to the surfaces. To do this, mix 100 g of PVA glue and 500 g of water in a bucket or other container. Add the putty to the resulting solution and mix thoroughly until sour cream is thick.

Using a sponge, we moisten the surface of the ceiling and walls with water at the locations of the plinth, and then apply PVA glue on the surface of the plinth with a brush, which will be glued to the ceiling and wall and to the corner cut.

Put putty on the damp wall.

For convenience, you can use a homemade device similar to a pastry bag - a dense plastic bag with a hole in the corner through which the putty is squeezed out.

Then we press the plinth to the missed surfaces, and remove the excess filler with a spatula.

If necessary, clean the skirting board with a sponge and water.

Similarly, we glue the plinth in the remaining corners, and then around the entire perimeter of the room. At the same time, we try to dock all the elements together as accurately as possible so that there are no gaps.

Let the putty dry and apply a primer to the baseboard.

The next step is to thoroughly coat all joints with putty diluted with water.

After drying, sand the joints with sandpaper, trying to act very carefully so as not to damage the pattern and the relief of the plinth.

Apply the primer again to the entire skirting board. This completes the gluing of the skirting board. It remains only to cover the plinth with water-based paint.

Using our tips and explanations on how to properly glue the ceiling plinth, you can easily decorate any ceiling!

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