Gray walls with white moldings. Moldings in the interior

June 16, 2017
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Molding - not a single repair can do without this overhead decor in the form of planks. You need to know how to use it wisely. I will tell about this.

Molding is used indoors to zone them or to give some part of them a relief, additional volume. Carrying out the design of walls, floors and ceilings, they can be separated from each other with facing materials.

Application of molding

Molding is the broadest concept that implies a baguette, plinth, stucco molding, platbands, all kinds of frames, photo and picture frames. There are many types of this decor. They differ in the material of manufacture, size, shape, style, relief and pattern.

The decorative trims go well with the paint. They can be mounted on a wall with wallpaper or decorative plaster.

Molding is good way revitalize and diversify the interior of the room without undue effort. By applying it correctly, you will improve the aesthetic qualities of the room, give it style and sophistication.

Purpose of decorative strips

Image	The purpose of the molding
	Separation of surfaces. This function is performed by skirting boards installed between the walls and the floor. Baguettes and fillets separate the corners of the walls. Molding can separate two types of finishing materials, including wallpaper. Ceiling moldings separate the ceiling from the walls.
	Framing elements of the room and interior. This task is performed by platbands bordering doors and windows. Paintings, photographs and mirrors are decorated with frames. Often, rectangular maps are created from the molding on the wall. They draw attention to interior elements - mirrors, lamps, paintings, etc.
	Relief creation. The decor, which serves to give the ceiling or walls volume, relief, is installed on large areas of their surface. Such a molding is called a medallion or panel.
	Defect masking. Decorative strips can be used to mask gaps and cracks in the cladding, finishing joints, technological holes, etc.
	Visualization. With the help of molding, you can visually narrow and expand the space, as well as zone the premises.

Rail material

Molding is made from different types of plastic, wood, metal or plaster.

View 1. Wood

This traditional material for molding. wooden decor must be treated with an antiseptic, and then it can be varnished or painted. To fix the slats, self-tapping screws or glue are used.

Advantages:

Wood is easy to process.
She is reliable and durable.
The material is easy to paint and stick.
Wood is long lasting with proper care.
In a wooden molding, you can cut holes for the wires.

Flaws:

The tree is not water resistant.
It is expensive.
Planks made of wood have a large mass.

View 2. Gypsum

This is another classic material for overlay decor. To install such a molding with your own hands, a gypsum or alabaster mortar is used.

Advantages of plaster decor:

A variety of shapes, colors, relief and patterns.
Long service life.

Flaws:

High price.
Gypsum decor is heavy.
The material is fragile.
Difficult and expensive installation.

View 3. Polyurethane

Polyurethane strips are now the most popular. They can be rigid or flexible. Therefore, they can also decorate curved surfaces.

Advantages of polyurethane molding:

The material is smooth and lightweight.
It is easy to varnish and paint.
It is easy to work with it, stick to the base, including wallpaper.
The service life of polyurethane strips is about 30 years.
Such molding is inexpensive.
The material plausibly imitates gypsum stucco molding.
It is easy to take care of him.

View 4. Polystyrene

Another plastic material for the production of moldings - this is polystyrene.

Its advantages:

The cuts on the slats are smooth and even, there are no defects or chips on them. This property is especially valuable when mounting frames and frames that have a complex shape.
The manufacturer's instructions indicate that polystyrene is easily stained.
This molding is easy to care for. It can be washed.
Polystyrene is lightweight and inexpensive.

Lack of material- It has a grainy surface.

View 5. Styrofoam

Styrofoam is the most cheap material manufacturing for molding.

Its advantages:

Ease.
Ease of installation.
Flexibility.
Low price.

Flaws:

Fragility, insecurity and fragility.
Fuzzy pattern and relief.
It reacts badly to many types of coatings.
The material is not resistant to solvents and some types of detergents.

View 6. Metal

The most common metal decor is aluminum sills, step corners and tiles. Such strips are mounted in two ways - they are placed behind the finishing material and pressed against it or fixed with self-tapping screws.

Molding and wallpaper

Moldings in the interior to separate the wallpaper are used in two cases:

Most often, they distinguish between panels made of different materials or from the same material, but of different textures or colors.

Now manufacturers produce special wallpaper "companions". They are perfectly combined with each other in style, patterns and coloring. By choosing them, you will get rid of the need to look for a combination of finishes that suits you.

Often, decorative slats are used to separate wallpaper and in studio apartments. They often need to delimit space in the bedroom, living room, kitchen, hallway.

How to stick planks on the wall?

At professional builders different opinions, whether it is possible to glue decorative strips directly on the wallpaper or should this be done before finishing the walls. Here you can choose the option that suits you best:

In the first case, you will not need to customize the wallpaper after installing the decor.
In the second option, when you need to redo the cladding, you do not have to remove the slats.

Before you stick the molding on the wallpaper, you will need to choose the appropriate composition. Plastic planks of all kinds can be fixed with acrylic adhesive. Wooden decor, if you do not want to fix it with self-tapping screws, can be glued to "liquid nails".

Conclusion

Molding is a very common decorative element, ideal for partitioning wallpaper. It will give the finish a finished look, help to zone the room and increase its aesthetics.

The video in this article will take you closer to this decor. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.

So I say goodbye, success to you in your endeavors!

June 16, 2017

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Molding on the wall

There is a large selection design styles for room decoration. They combine materials that can darken or enlarge a room. The use of molding has become popular because it is suitable for all rooms.

Molding on the wall is glued just quickly. However, there are nuances when choosing a design, choosing a material.

Molding on the wall or framed wallpaper: application in the interior

Applying molding in the room, the room acquires originality, sophistication. You can separate 2 types of wallpaper with decor. By combining and selecting the colors of the wallpaper, the molding will complement and make the wall decor richer.

Designers using moldings combine inappropriate decor elements, various types of wallpaper and paint or other wall and ceiling decoration into a single picture.

Apply decor to various premises- kitchen, bathroom, children's room. And at the expense of the height of the ceiling or square meters do not take. It emphasizes the interior both in large rooms, highlighting the special wallpaper in the frame, and in small rooms, creating a window frame or an entrance to another room.

In addition to highlighting other wallpapers, they frame a mirror, wall painting, a picture.

Properly selected selection performs the functions of zoning, visual magnification or reduce space.

When can

It is possible to glue the molding in many cases, doing wall and ceiling decoration. It is used for:

hiding defects on the surface;
decoration of the joints of the wall and ceiling;
smoothing surface irregularities;
give the room an attractive look;
zone the room;
visually expand or reduce the space.

The use of vertical molding increases the height of the ceiling. Horizontally glued strips will visually expand the room.

In large rooms, wide stripes with an expressive pattern are used. This gives some historical value, brings a touch of art and aesthetics. However, such stripes in a small room look ridiculous.

When not to

You can not glue the molding on the wallpaper. If this is done, there is no guarantee that it will last long. And you also need to be very careful with the glue, because if it stains the finish, then it is unlikely that it can be removed. Most often, the glued molding needs to be painted.

If you need to glue the molding on the wallpaper, then you need to choose an option from light material- Styrofoam, polystyrene.

Varieties

Molding is different in shape, texture pattern, material. Each type has its own characteristics and characteristics. There are wide stripes with applied embossed pattern for large rooms, as well as thin light floors used in the interior of small rooms to brighten and visually enlarge.

Wooden

Wood molding is valuable because of the material. Environmental friendliness and appearance make it an expensive finish. It is heavy, so the slats are fastened with self-tapping screws.

Planks made of wood are not mounted in rooms with high humidity.

However, having treated with antiseptics and water-repellent mixtures, the finish is used in the corridor, on the balcony.

Polyurethane decorative overlays

Polyurethane finish is value for money. It is popular because it has the following benefits:

strength and long service life - for about 30 years, polyurethane molding will decorate walls and ceilings;
ease of installation - fastening is carried out on glue;
ease of cleaning;
they are not affected by temperature changes;
offered for sale in a wide range of color scheme.

Planks are used in the kitchen, in the bathroom, for zoning the room.

Metal decorative strips

Decorative trims in silver, bronze and gold embellish the walls. Create dear beautiful interior premises. With such a finish, the room looks rich, so the planks under a precious metal and ordinary paper wallpaper.

Finishing is done for mirrors, fireplaces, niches. To choose a color, you need to consult a designer.

Foam baguette wall

The material is lightweight and has the following features:

relatively low price;
the weight of the bar is light;
installation is carried out quickly;
moisture resistant - can be used in bathrooms.

Finishing for those owners who want to hide wall defects and make the design of the room unique.

Gypsum baguettes for a niche

Gypsum finish has the following advantages:

appearance;
there is a possibility of restoration;
environmental friendliness;
does not lose its color over time;
do not burn.

The downside is the price - they are relatively expensive. And a lot of weight, which leads to complex installation.

Gypsum is not desirable to glue in wet areas.

Plastic wall baguette

Plastic baguettes are popular for several reasons:

ease of installation;
it is possible to paint it in the desired color;
ease of care;
not afraid of temperature changes and high humidity.

The disadvantage is the grainy surface.

How to make a DIY wallpaper border

Strips for separating wallpaper are used in the following cases:

Differentiation of a canvas from the same material, but with a different pattern or color.
V large rooms, as well as studio apartments, there is a delimitation of wallpaper as a selection of boundaries between the kitchen and the bedroom.

Space zoning is one of the important functions of wallpaper edging.

Materials for the manufacture of decorative baguettes

Basically, the decoration is glued to the wall. V rare cases screws are needed.

Choice adhesive mixture depends on the material from which the bar is made, and the premises in which the installation will be carried out.

For light slats, PVA glue or wallpaper glue is suitable.
Gypsum strips are fixed on a gypsum solution.
Planks made of wood on glue do not hold for a long time.

Some types of adhesive for mounting:

Loctite PL 355 is a moisture resistant adhesive made in Germany. Glues light skirting boards and moldings.
Decomaster 250 is resistant to moisture. Designed for gluing ceiling plinths and moldings.
Stayer Professional is a moisture-resistant adhesive mass made in Germany. Glue the finishing material at a positive temperature.

All types of glue are used for light finishing materials.

Work progress

preparatory process. The walls must be even. If there are strong differences, the finish will peel off over time and a gap will be visible.

clean the walls from dust, cover with a primer;
perform markup using a level or plumb (vertically);
if the slats are wide, self-tapping screws must be used. To do this, holes are made in the molding.

You can paint the finish only a day after the glue has dried.

Mounting Methods:

To stick the finish on a bare, cleaned wall means to designate a long service life. Even when replacing the wallpaper, the strips will remain in place. In some cases, it is difficult to fit the wallpaper according to the pattern.
Sticker strips on the wallpaper - has negative sides. This is short-lived, but you do not need to do wallpaper trimming.

Tools needed for installation:

hacksaw for cutting planks;
miter box for cutting the finish at a certain angle;
construction glue gun;
spatula (in some cases);
sandpaper for grouting excess.

Molding installation

Before starting work, you need to measure the desired length of the planks and cut them. Cut corners with a miter box. After that, according to the markup, the elements are glued in the corners. After that, even strips are fixed according to the markings. If gaps remain after gluing, they must be covered with the same glue. All work is left for 24 hours to dry completely.

Wallpaper finishing

After the glue has dried, the strips are painted in desired color. Along the edges sandpaper produce grout from excess glue.

After the work is done, wallpaper is finished. To do this, you need to measure the height and width of the canvas and carefully stick it end-to-end with the bar. It is necessary to ensure that the edge of the wallpaper is perfectly even and evenly fits the finish. The canvas is not allowed to enter the molding. It is then difficult to cut it off, there will be uneven edges and traces of wallpaper glue.

If the finish is carried out near the corner, it is necessary to carefully bring the edge of the wallpaper to the molding, and then turn it to the corner.

Molding in the room: how to decorate the space with decorative skirting boards

White planks on a dark wall. For this, finishing is used not only on the wall, but also on the ceiling-wall, framing windows and door entries, and furniture. This will make the room spacious, brighter.
Light colors of planks on cream-colored walls. In most cases pastel shades used in large rooms, hall. For wall decor, framing paintings and mirrors, light-colored strips are applicable. They give light shade sophistication, sophistication.
Colored strips - for children's rooms, corridors. The selection of objects on the walls of the molding is painted in a contrasting tone or tone 2 darker.

It all depends on appearance rooms, what exactly needs to be emphasized with molding.

How to glue decorative frames in the bedroom

Gluing the frame is no different special nuances from the general stage of work. Used in the room bright hues finishes for decorating niches and mirrors. You can make a picture if it will emphasize the interior and be a calming element.

Finishing in the kitchen: decor

In the kitchen, molding is used to finish the furniture set. Looks beautiful white finish on a light background. To do this, use furniture strips of various widths. They are lightweight, mounted with waterproof glue.

Also applicable in the kitchen ceiling plinths. If the hanging cabinets are suspended under the very ceiling, then the border between the cabinets and the ceiling is closed with a molding.

Decorative inserts in the living room

In the living room, the decor can be on the walls, ceiling, doorway. But we must remember that if wooden doors are being finished, then the molding must also be wooden, and plastic window decorated with plastic.

Frame of baguettes in the hall

Frames are made from wide planks. Sometimes they use metal with gold plating. Wallpaper is glued in the center of the frame, and the border between the baguettes remains white. This gives uniqueness, visually enlarges the room.

Interior decoration with molding: features of work

When decorating the interior, there are a number of features, nuances that you need to get acquainted with. This will eliminate a number of errors, make the appearance of the room unique, and extend the service life.

How to paste under the wallpaper

Basically, the color of the molding is chosen not only to match the wallpaper, but also to emphasize the design of the room.

If the wallpaper is in light colors, the room is large, spacious, then light colors of the planks are used.

However, when dark tones are introduced into the design, for example, furniture, they make a contrast - highlighting light wallpaper dark finish.

When and how to glue wallpaper

Wallpaper is glued when everything is finished Finishing work. That is, a day after gluing the plank, it is painted in the desired tone. After drying, grout is made, removing all excess. Only after that wallpaper is glued. They must be glued neatly end-to-end with the molding. It is necessary to ensure that the edge of the canvas is even and does not go over the bar. Otherwise, the whole appearance will be spoiled.

How to glue frames from different materials

Almost all planks are glued to the base, with the exception of wood. It is fixed with self-tapping screws. After the markings are made and the planks are cut, according to the dimensions, the corner parts are glued first. You have to make sure the angle is even. After that, horizontal and vertical strips are attached to the corner elements.

For strength, holes are made in the slats for self-tapping screws. After drying, the screws are removed, and the holes are sealed with putty.

How to fix metal and wooden baguettes for decoration

Planks made of metal and wood are heavy. They are not mounted with glue. To decorate a wall or doorway, the planks are fixed with self-tapping screws and dowels. The step between the screws is determined based on the size of the bar, as well as its width, weight.

How to glue polyurethane frames from the plinth under the wallpaper

Polyurethane strips are glued to the base using:

White liquid nails.
Glue for polyurethane, let's say "Oras".
Polymeric universal glue "Dragon".

All adhesives have good adhesion and a number of features.

In what cases the baguette is not attached to the wallpaper

Masters do not recommend attaching the molding to the wallpaper. However, if the wallpaper has been glued recently, it is good to stick to the surface, then the planks are attached to the canvas. But, there is no guarantee that the decor will be in place for a long time. Under its weight, it can peel off, while tearing the wallpaper.

Care

Molding does not require special care. Dusting with a damp microfiber cloth once a week is enough to maintain an attractive appearance.

Depending on the material from which the slats are made, chemistry may or may not be used. Let's say plastic can withstand a general cleaning product, but for wood, a beeswax-based polish is used.

The steam generator must not be used. Under the pressure of hot steam, the bar can be deformed, change its color or fall off.

Molding makes the interior of the room more expressive, bright, visually expanding the space. There are many ideas for the use of molding and they all differ in their individuality. Planks are easy to install and maintain.

Useful video

Molding is overhead decorative slats that may have different width and profileAt present, more and more new materials and technologies are used for wall decoration. One of these elements that improve the design of premises is molding. Using this method, you can visually divide the space in the rooms into certain zones. And also, molding is used to frame different decorative elements on the surface of the wall.

How to separate two types of wallpaper on the wall: molding, as part of the decor

For many years, wallpaper with moldings has been very popular. In almost every house you can find a similar wall decor. With the help of this unusual element, you can make the room very original and sophisticated.

Moldings can be used instead of platbands or plastic corners, which are usually used to finish joints window slopes with walls

How to separate the wallpaper of two types on the wall? The answer to this question is very simple. You just need to apply an interesting element of decor - molding. With it, you can combine different colours, types of wallpaper, while creating a smooth transition from one material to another.

Experienced designers with the help of molding can solve the most intricate tasks. The usual pasting of wallpaper on the wall, in the end, will take on a finished and perfect look.

Molding is used to:

Hide small defects walls;
Decorate the joints between the wall and ceiling;
Smooth out irregularities;
Give the room a stylish and attractive look.

Decorating the walls with molding, using vertical elements, will help visually increase the space from ceiling to floor. For example, imitation of columns will increase the height of the ceiling.

Wallpaper in molding on the wall: photo and picture framing

Molding is a universal accessory for decorating any room, whether it be: a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom or any other room. Regardless of whether your apartment is large or small, the molding will look great in any of them.

Moldings in the interior are very fashionable and modern detail for interior decoration

Wallpaper in a molding on the wall, photos and paintings framed by it - all this looks more luxurious, refined and elegant. You can also frame mirrors, wall paintings and other decorative elements with moldings.

If you choose the right molding, you can create a real work of art. With proper handling of it, you can not only decorate the room, but also perform some functions, for example, visually expand or reduce the space of the room.

Moldings are made from different materials, such as:

Gypsum;
Styrofoam;
Plastic;
Tree;
Marble;
Polyurethane.

The most popular and not expensive moldings are plastic or polyurethane. They are resistant to temperature changes and do not deteriorate in high humidity, so they can be used in the kitchen and bathroom. Gypsum is very beautiful, and their color does not change for a long time, they usually decorate ceilings and walls. But such moldings are very fragile and difficult to mount. With wooden moldings, rooms can not only be decorated, but also protected from various damages, since this material is very durable and strong. It is used for various types of decor, it will suit any interior and living room, hallway and bedroom.

How to glue moldings with wallpaper on the wall: step by step instructions

Mounting the molding does not require special skills. Every novice designer can cope with this task. The most important thing is that the surface is perfectly flat. Then the molding, which itself is flat, will be attached very easily.

Molding, translated from English, means a “cast” part and is a decorative overlay for creating a complete image of the room

How to glue the molding on the wall with wallpaper? This question can be answered as follows: first you need to glue the molding itself, and then the wallpaper. If you do the opposite, then it will be impractical, and not neat, since it is not always possible to guess required quantity glue. Excess of it can spoil the appearance of the wallpaper.

In order to stick the molding correctly and without errors, you need to follow some rules that you cannot do without. Then the installation will be simple and reliable.

Step-by-step instructions for gluing the molding on the wall:

Sand and prime the wall;
Choose the right glue (PVA, liquid nails, gypsum mortar other);
Be sure to mark the installation location of the molding;
Gently apply glue to the molding, and glue;
Wait about 5 hours until the glue dries;
Remove excess glue;
Carefully putty all seams;
When everything is completely dry, proceed to painting the molding, if necessary.

After you have glued the molding, you can begin to glue the wallpaper. They can be different not only in color, pattern, but also in texture. The separation of wallpaper between colors or textures will be smooth if molding is applied.

Modern style: wallpaper with molding in the interior

moldings, in modern world, is used very often. It is used for decor, so that the room looks more stylish, elegant and majestic with it. Molding may be various shapes, different sizes and colors. It is made from different material. Also, the molding can be flexible and take the form necessary for the designer. It can be found in the form of: planks, panels, skirting boards, cornices, frames and other decorative elements.

The material for the manufacture of moldings can be different: polyurethane, polystyrene, plastic, polystyrene, wood, gypsum and even marble

Wallpaper with molding in the interior is the most popular element of decor. It can be used in bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, as well as in studio apartments and offices.

With the help of decorative molding, you can create a different direction of style, such as rococo, classic or empire. Also, they can be used for finishing electrical or decorative fireplaces which are now widespread.

Basically, molding is used in such cases:

They make an imitation of columns and highlight panels;
Finish window and door openings;
Divide the room into zones;
Decorate the ceiling
They frame paintings, photographs, mirrors, lamps and other elements.

Decorating a room with a molding will allow us to make it unusual, sophisticated, stylish and modern. With the help of it, we can realize any of our desires.

How to glue molding on wallpaper (video)

Not so long ago, ordinary people associated moldings on the walls in the interior with the decor of ancient palaces of aristocrats and houses of wealthy merchants. Today decorative molding for walls is widely used in the decoration of residential and public buildings. Such decorations look great in the interior of the living room, bedroom or offices. This article will allow you to find out what types of this finishing material are, how to properly decorate walls with them, how to glue moldings on a wall with wallpaper, etc.

Types of molding

Moldings for walls - elements of interior decor. They are three-dimensional slats that are glued to the walls, which can differ in the type of section, length, width, as well as the material from which they are made.

Planks for finishing the room can be the most different shapes- convex, concave, flat, carved. Usually the length of the slats is 2 m or more, standard width- from 1 to 10 cm. According to the material of manufacture, they are classified:

Wooden moldings. Made from various kinds wood. Preference is given to more durable species: oak, cherry, walnut, as well as pine and cedar. This is an absolutely environmentally friendly material that does not emit into the surrounding atmosphere. harmful substances. Wooden elements have high aesthetic qualities - they allow you to create a unique wall decor in almost any style. To the disadvantages of this natural material can be attributed to a rather high cost, fear of water and low humidity. When wet, the wood swells, deforms and can be affected by fungi. When the air is too dry wooden elements finishes may crack.
Polyurethane molding for walls is durable and resistant to external loads. At the same time, it is quite light and can be glued to almost any adhesive composition. Wall decoration with moldings is enough budget option decor due to the low cost of polyurethane. For the convenience of decorating walls with such decor, there are especially plastic options on sale that can be bent, creating curvilinear structures - framing plafonds, arches, niches and naves.
Styrofoam. It is made from foamed polyurethane, colloquially referred to as foam. The most intricate decor elements can be cast from it, capable of making the design of the room truly unique. Among the main advantages are low cost and low weight. Due to their low weight, foam plastic moldings can be used to finish any surface: they can be glued to wallpaper, painted walls, whitewash, etc. The main disadvantage of expanded polystyrene is small mechanical strength. With physical impact, pressure, or an attempt to bend it, the foam strips break easily.
Metal. Metal decor is usually used for finishing places subject to increased mechanical stress. These can be corners for steps, sills at the junctions of rooms, limiters for tiles or floor materials.
from mineral materials. This category includes materials made of gypsum, marble, granite. Stone elements glued to the walls and ceilings give the interior of the room an expensive and exclusive look. plaster molding- the oldest and most proven method of decorating, used centuries ago. Among the disadvantages of such decorative elements, one can indicate their increased fragility. Despite the fact that stone and gypsum are very strong in compression, they crack and split with sharp blows. In this regard, gluing should be done as carefully as possible to avoid falling trim parts to the floor.

Mineral moldings are heavy, so when gluing, you need to use especially strong compounds - “ liquid nails”, concentrated PVA, etc.

Polyurethane and polystyrene foam moldings are especially popular for finishing residential premises. This is due to their low cost, wide range and ease of installation. Polymer decorative elements can be painted in any color using paints and varnishes.

V Lately on the market building materials trim parts appeared, supplied with back side self-adhesive strip with protective tape. This simplifies the installation of strips, makes it less time-consuming and time-consuming. This type of decor also includes wallpaper borders, which can be made of plastic, rubber, textiles or thick paper.

Application area

Molding strips are quite versatile finishing material, which can be used to decorate any interior elements.

Functions

Molding in interior design can perform several functions:

visual union various parts premises. Data finishing elements can be used as skirting boards, creating a smooth transition between floor and wall and between wall and ceiling decorative coatings. In this case, the molding visually combines different planes into a single, integral structure. Additionally, decorative strips drape the joints between different types coatings, providing a smooth and organic transition: between wallpaper and stretch ceilings, laminate and wall panels.
Space zoning. Within a single plane, molding strips can divide the space into separate zones. Glued to the wall or ceiling, they can delimit the common space into a recreation area, a work area, a dining area, etc. This is especially true when decorating the interior in the now popular studio apartments, distinctive feature which is the absence of internal partitions.
Framing. As decorative frame moldings can be used for finishing door and window openings. In this case, they act as platbands that hide the joints with the walls, mounting foam and a heater. They can also be used as baguettes for wall painting, frescoes, bas-reliefs, mirrors and photo wallpapers. Decorative strips are used to decorate columns, niches, fireplaces, arches, which gives these interior elements a more expensive and sophisticated look.
Furniture decoration. With the help of molding strips, you can finish the furniture. This will allow you to organically fit it into an existing interior, make it an integral part of the interior space.

Wallpaper finishing

The most popular option for interior design is wall decoration with wallpaper and moldings. As a rule, this method is used to create interiors in classical style. In a similar way, you can emphasize the style of the interior and focus on individual fragments of the decor.

Moldings can be made in contrasting colors or merge with the main color of the walls. Planks are installed both on walls pasted over with one type of wallpaper, and on the plane, for finishing which inserts from wallpaper of different textures and colors are used.

The photo below shows a classic-style wall decoration with a fireplace. Additional wall decoration, pasted over texture wallpaper, a white convex strip in tandem with a chimney molding creates a strict and at the same time elegant interior in a classic style.

Wall design features

Molding trim not only acts as an interior decoration. With their help, you can visually adjust the space of the room. If the ceilings in the apartment are too low, you can visually “raise” them by combining vertical striped wallpaper with wide decorative strips that hide the junction line between the walls and the ceiling.

Vertical connecting strips, located at a certain interval along the plane of the wall, can also visually increase the height of the ceilings.

If you want to achieve the opposite effect, a horizontal plinth should be glued below the junction of the ceiling with the wall. In this case, the part of the wall located above the molding should be painted in the same color as the ceiling, and Bottom part- in a contrasting shade.

The device on a flat wall, covered with wallpaper, of rectangular fragments framed by molding strips, makes it possible to give the space of the room volume and depth.

Also, rectangular wall decoration with filling of areas limited by planks with wallpaper with floral ornaments, fragments of photo wallpapers and other decorative inserts can create the illusion of wall painting or even paintings.

Framing with a molding in the form of a baguette frame will only enhance this visual effect, which can give a unique flavor to even the most ordinary room. Decorative inserts in some cases used as a frame for exclusive furniture. This looks impressive if the pieces of furniture play a dominant role in the interior of the room, and the rest of the room decoration acts as an accessory to them.

To create a truly unique style of the room, you should carefully read the basic rules of interior design. Another option is to turn to the services of specialists who can choose the type of design that is most suitable for this room.

The illustration below shows how to glue the moldings on the wall: the order and sequence of actions.

After reading the material, the owners of apartments and private houses will be able to decorate the room with wall or ceiling moldings with their own hands. This, in principle, is not difficult - the main thing is to choose the right option for finishing and material.

The video shows the installation of polystyrene foam molding strips.