Gray walls with white moldings. Interior moldings

June 16, 2017
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Molding - no repair can do without this overhead decor in the form of strips. You need to know how to use it wisely. This is what I will tell you about.

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

Molding application

Molding is the broadest concept, implying a baguette, plinths, stucco molding, platbands, all kinds of frames, frames for photos and paintings. There are many types of this decor. They differ in material of manufacture, size, shape, style, relief and pattern.

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

Molding is a good way to liven up and diversify the interior of a room without undue effort. Applying it correctly, you will improve the aesthetic qualities of the room, giving it style and sophistication.

Purpose of decorative strips

Picture	Purpose of 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 skirting boards separate the ceiling from the walls.
	Framing room and interior elements. This task is performed by the platbands bordering the doors and windows. Frames decorate paintings, photographs and mirrors. Often rectangular maps are created from 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 a volume, relief, is installed on large areas of their surface. This molding is called a medallion or panel.
	Defect masking. Decorative strips can be used to mask gaps and cracks in cladding, trim joints, technological holes, etc.
	Visualization. With the help of molding, you can visually narrow and expand the space, as well as zone the premises.

Rails material

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

Type 1. Wood

It is a traditional molding material. Wooden decor must be treated with an antiseptic, and then it can be varnished or painted. Self-tapping screws or glue are used to fix the strips.

Advantages:

1. Wood is easy to handle.
2. It is reliable and durable.
3. The material is easy to paint and stick.
4. The tree is durable with proper care.
5. Holes for wires can be cut in the wooden molding.

Disadvantages:

1. The tree is not moisture resistant.
2. It's expensive.
3. Wood planks have a large mass.

View 2. Gypsum

This is another classic material for overhead decor. To install such a molding with your own hands, a plaster or alabaster solution is used.

Advantages of plaster decor:

1. A variety of shapes, colors, reliefs and patterns.
2. Long service life.

Disadvantages:

1. High price.
2. Plaster decor is heavy.
3. The material is fragile.
4. Complex and expensive installation.

Type 3. Polyurethane

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

Advantages of polyurethane molding:

1. The material is smooth and lightweight.
2. It is easy to varnish and paint.
3. It is easy to work with it, stick to the base, including the wallpaper.
4. The service life of polyurethane strips is about 30 years.
5. Such molding is inexpensive.
6. The material faithfully imitates plaster moldings.
7. It is easy to look after him.

View 4. Polystyrene

Another plastic material for molding production is polystyrene.

Its advantages:

1. The cuts on the slats are smooth and even, there are no defects and chips on them. This property is especially valuable when installing frames and frames, which have a complex shape.
2. The manufacturer's instructions indicate that polystyrene is easy to paint.
3. It is easy to take care of such a molding. It can be washed.
4. Polystyrene is lightweight and inexpensive.

Lack of material - it has a grainy surface.

View 5. Styrofoam

Polyfoam is the cheapest material to manufacture moldings.

Its advantages:

1. Ease.
2. Ease of installation.
3. Flexibility.
4. Low price.

Disadvantages:

1. Fragility, unreliability and fragility.
2. Fuzzy drawing and relief.
3. Poorly reacts to many types of paintwork.
4. The material is not resistant to solvents and some types of detergents.

View 6. Metal

The most common metal décor 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

Interior moldings to separate wallpaper are used in two cases:

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

Now manufacturers produce special companion wallpapers. They are perfectly combined with each other in style, patterns and colors. By choosing them, you will get rid of the need to look for a combination finish that suits you.

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

How to glue the planks on the wall?

Professional builders have different opinions on whether it is possible to glue decorative strips directly onto the wallpaper or whether it should be done before finishing the walls. Here you can choose the option that is most acceptable for you:

1. In the first case, after installing the decor, you will not need to adjust the wallpaper according to it.
2. With the second option, when you need to redo the cladding, you do not have to remove the planks.

Before gluing the molding to the wallpaper, you will need to choose the appropriate composition. All types of plastic strips can be fixed with acrylic glue. Wooden decor, if you do not want to fix it with self-tapping screws, can be glued on "liquid nails".

Conclusion

Molding is a very common decorative element, ideal for separating 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 a closer look at this decor. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.

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June 16, 2017

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Indoor molding on the walls. Step-by-step instructions for attaching the molding. Is it possible to glue the strips on the wallpaper and how to fix wood molding.

Wall molding

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

The molding on the wall is glued just quickly. However, there are nuances when choosing a design, the choice of material.

Wall molding or wallpaper in a frame: use in the interior

Applying molding in the room, the room acquires originality and sophistication. You can divide 2 types of wallpaper with decor. By combining and choosing the color scheme of the wallpaper, the molding will complement and make the decor of the walls richer.

Designers use moldings to combine unsuitable decorative elements, various types of wallpaper and paint or other wall and ceiling finishes into a single picture.

Decor is used in various rooms - kitchen, bathroom, children's room. And the ceiling height or square meters are not taken into account. It enhances the interior both in large rooms, highlighting special wallpapers in a 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, a wall painting, a picture.

A properly selected selection performs the functions of zoning, visually increasing or decreasing space.

When you can

Molding can be glued in many cases, when decorating walls and ceilings. It is used for:

• hiding defects on the surface;
• decorating 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 stripes will visually expand the room.

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

When you can't

You cannot glue the molding on the wallpaper. If you do this, 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, it is unlikely that it can be removed. Most often, the glued molding must be painted.

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

Varieties

The molding is different in shape, textured pattern, material. Each species has its own characteristics and characteristics. There are wide stripes with an applied relief pattern for large rooms, as well as thin light breaks used in the interior of small rooms for lightening and visual enlargement.

Wooden

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

Wooden planks are not installed in rooms with high humidity.

However, after being treated with antiseptic agents and water-repellent mixtures, the finishing is applied in the corridor, on the balcony.

Polyurethane decorative overlays

The polyurethane finish is the ratio of quality and price. It is popular because it has the following benefits:

• strength and long service life - about 30 years, polyurethane molding will decorate the walls and ceiling;
• ease of installation - fastening is done with glue;
• ease of cleaning;
• they are not affected by temperature drops;
• presented on sale in a wide range of colors.

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

Metallic decorative strips

Decorative strips in silver, bronze and gold adorn the walls. They create an expensive beautiful interior of the room. With such a finish, the room looks rich, so trims for precious metal and ordinary paper wallpaper are incompatible.

The decoration is done for mirrors, fireplaces, niches. To choose a color, you need a designer's consultation.

Wall foam baguette

The material is lightweight, with 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 moldings for a niche

Plaster finishing 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 a difficult installation.

It is not advisable to glue gypsum in damp rooms.

Plastic wall molding

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 granular surface.

How to make a border for wallpaper with your own hands

Wallpaper dividing strips are used in cases:

1. Delimiting a canvas from the same material, but with a different pattern or color.
2. In large rooms, as well as studio apartments, there is a delineation of wallpaper as a separation of the boundaries between the kitchen and the bedroom.

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

Materials for making decorative baguettes

Basically, the decoration is glued to the wall. In rare cases, self-tapping screws are needed.

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

1. For light slats, PVA glue or wallpaper glue is suitable.
2. Gypsum planks are attached to a gypsum solution.
3. Planks made of wood do not last long on glue.

Some types of glue for mounting:

1. Loctite PL 355 - moisture resistant glue, made in Germany. Glues light skirting boards and moldings.
2. Decomaster 250 is moisture resistant. Designed for gluing ceiling skirting boards and moldings.
3. Stayer Professional is a moisture-resistant adhesive mass produced in Germany. The finishing material is glued at positive temperatures.

All types of glue are used for light finishing materials.

Work progress

Preparatory process. The walls should be flat. If there are strong differences, the finish will come off over time and a gap will be visible.

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

You can paint the finish only a day after the glue dries.

Fastening methods:

1. Sticking the trim on a bare, cleaned wall signifies a long service life. Even when changing the wallpaper, the planks will remain in place. In some cases, it is difficult to fit the wallpaper to the pattern.
2. Sticking planks on the wallpaper - has negative sides. It is short-lived, but you don't need to customize the wallpaper.

For installation you need tools:

• hacksaw for cutting strips;
• miter box for cutting trim at a specific 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 strips and cut them. Cut corners with a miter box. After that, according to the markup, 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 decoration

After the glue dries, the strips are painted in the desired color. At the edges, grout is made with sandpaper to remove excess glue.

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

If the finishing was carried out near the corner, you must carefully bring the edge of the wallpaper to the molding, and then turn it on the corner.

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

1. White planks on a dark wall. For this, the decoration is used not only on the wall, but also the ceiling-wall, framing windows and door entrances, furniture. This will make the room more spacious and brighter.
2. The light tones of the planks on the cream-colored walls. In most cases, pastel colors are used in large rooms, halls. For wall decor, framing paintings and mirrors, strips of light colors are applicable. They give a slight touch of sophistication, sophistication.
3. Colored strips - for children's rooms, corridors. Highlighting objects on the walls, the molding is painted in a contrasting tone or tone 2 darker.

It all depends on the appearance of the room, what exactly needs to be emphasized with the molding.

How to glue decorative frames in the bedroom

Gluing the frame does not differ in special nuances from the general stage of work. The room uses light colors to decorate niches and mirrors. You can make a picture if it accentuates the interior and is a calming element.

Finishing in the kitchen: decor

In the kitchen, the furniture set is being finished with moldings. White trim looks beautiful on a light background. To do this, use furniture planks of various widths. They are lightweight, they are mounted with waterproof glue.

Ceiling plinths are also applicable in the kitchen. If the wall cabinets are suspended just under the 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 the plastic window is decorated with plastic.

Frame from baguettes in the hall

The frames are made of wide slats. Sometimes they use metal ones with gold plating. Wallpaper is glued in the center of the frame, and the border between the baguettes remains white. This adds uniqueness, visually enlarges the room.

Interior decoration with molding: features of work

When decorating the interior, there are a number of features and nuances that you need to get acquainted with. This will save you from a number of mistakes, 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 so that it matches the wallpaper, but also emphasizes the design of the room.

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

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

When and how to glue wallpaper

Wallpaper is glued when all finishing work is finished. That is, a day after gluing the strip, it is painted in the desired tone. After drying, grout is done, removing all excess. Only after that the 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 into the bar. Otherwise, the message will be spoiled.

How to properly glue frames from different materials

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

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

How to attach metal and wooden moldings for decor

Metal and wood planks are heavy. They are not mounted on glue. To decorate a wall or doorway, the strips 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 baseboard under the wallpaper

Polyurethane strips are glued to the base using:

1. White liquid nails.
2. Adhesive for polyurethane, for example "Oras".
3. 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

Craftsmen advise against attaching the molding to the wallpaper. However, if the wallpaper is recently glued, it is good to adhere to the surface, then the strips 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 from itself. Dusting with a damp microfiber cloth once a week is sufficient to maintain an attractive appearance.

Depending on the material from which the planks are made, chemistry may or may not be applied. Suppose the plastic can withstand the general cleaning agent, but for the wood, beeswax-based polish is used.

Do not use a steam generator. Under the pressure of hot steam, the bar can deform, 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. The planks are easy to install and maintain.

Useful video

Molding is an overhead decorative slats that can have different widths and profiles.Currently, more and more new materials and technologies are used for wall decoration. One of these elements that improve the design of the premises is the molding. With this method, you can visually divide the space in the rooms into specific zones. And also, the molding is used to frame various decorative elements on the wall surface.

How to divide wallpaper of two types on the wall: molding, as a component of the decor

For many years now, wallpaper with moldings has been very popular. You can find similar wall decor in almost every home. With 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 the joints of window slopes with walls

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

Experienced designers can solve the most intricate problems with moldings. Ordinary wallpapering on the wall will ultimately take on a finished and perfect look.

Molding is used to:

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

Decorating walls with moldings, using vertical elements, will help to 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 framing of paintings

Molding is a versatile accessory for decorating any room, be it: living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or any other room. No matter what kind of apartment you have, large or small, the molding will look great in any of them.

Interior moldings are a very fashionable and modern detail for interior decoration

Wallpaper in molding on the wall, photos and pictures framed by it - all this looks more luxurious, sophisticated 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, 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;
• Wood;
• 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 are usually used to decorate ceilings and walls. But such moldings are very fragile and difficult to install. Wooden moldings can not only decorate rooms, but also protect them from various damage, since this material is very durable and strong. It is used for various types of decor, it will suit any interior and living room, and hallway and bedroom.

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

Installation of molding does not require special skill. 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 in translation from English means "cast" part and is a decorative overhead strip to create a complete image of the room

How to glue molding on a wall with wallpaper? This question can be answered like this: first you need to glue the molding itself, and then the wallpaper. If you do the opposite, then it will be impractical and not accurate, since it is not always possible to guess with the required amount of glue. Excess of it can ruin the appearance of the wallpaper.

In order to glue the molding correctly and without errors, you need to adhere to 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 and others);
• Be sure to outline the installation site of the molding;
• Gently apply glue to the molding, and glue;
• Wait about 5 hours until the glue is dry;
• Remove excess glue;
• Thoroughly putty all seams;
• When everything is completely dry, start painting the molding, if necessary.

After you have glued the molding, you can start gluing 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 you apply molding.

Modern style: wallpaper with molding in the interior

Moldings, in the modern world, are used very often. It is used for decoration, so that the room looks more stylish, graceful and majestic with it. Molding can be of different shapes, sizes and colors. It is made from different materials. Also, the molding can be flexible and acquire the shape required by the designer. It can be found in the form of: planks, panels, skirting boards, cornices, frames and other decorative elements.

The material for making moldings can be different: polyurethane, polystyrene, plastic, foam, wood, gypsum and even marble

Wallpaper with molding in the interior is the most popular decorative element. 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, for example, Rococo, Classic or Empire. Also, they can be used to decorate electric or decorative fireplaces, which are now widespread.

Basically, molding is used in such cases:

• Make imitation of columns and select panels;
• Finish window and door openings;
• Divide the room into zones;
• Decorate the ceiling;
• Framed pictures, photographs, mirrors, lamps and other elements.

Decoration of the room with molding will allow us to make it unusual, sophisticated, stylish and modern. With the help of it, we can make any of our wishes come true.

How to glue molding on the 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 wall molding is widely used in the decoration of residential and public premises. Such decorations look great in the interior of a living room, bedroom or office. 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

Wall moldings are elements of interior decor. They are volumetric slats that are glued to walls, which can differ in the type of section, length, width, and also the material from which they are made.

Planks for decorating a room can be of various shapes - convex, concave, flat, carved. Usually the length of the slats is 2 m or more, the standard width is from 1 to 10 cm.They are classified according to the material of manufacture:

• Wooden moldings. Made from various types of 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 harmful substances into the surrounding atmosphere. Wooden elements have high aesthetic qualities - they allow you to create unique wall decor in almost any style. The disadvantages of this natural material include a rather high cost, fear of water and low humidity. When wet, the wood swells, deforms and can be affected by fungi. If the air is too dry, wooden trim elements may crack.
• Polyurethane wall molding is durable and resistant to external loads. At the same time, it is light enough and can be glued with almost any adhesive. Wall decoration with moldings is a fairly budgetary option for decor due to the low cost of polyurethane. For the convenience of decorating walls with such a decor, there are especially plastic options on sale that can bend, creating curvilinear structures - framing plafonds, arches, niches and naves.
• Expanded polystyrene. It is made of polyurethane foam, colloquially referred to as foam. The most intricate decor elements can be cast from it, which can make the design of a room truly unique. Among the main advantages are low cost and low weight. Due to their low weight, foam moldings can be used to finish any surfaces: they can be glued to wallpaper, painted walls, whitewash, etc. The main disadvantage of expanded polystyrene is its low mechanical strength. With physical impact, pressure or an attempt to bend it, the foam strips break easily.
• Metallic. Metal decor is usually used for finishing places subject to increased mechanical stress. These can be corners for steps, sills at the joints of rooms, stoppers for tiles or floor materials.
• Made of mineral materials. This category includes materials made from plaster, marble, granite. Stone elements glued to the walls and ceilings give the interior an expensive and exclusive look. Plaster stucco molding is the oldest and most tested method of decoration, 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 impacts. In this regard, gluing should be done with the utmost care in order 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 expanded polystyrene moldings are especially popular for the decoration of residential premises. This is due to their low cost, wide range and ease of installation. Polymeric decorative elements can be painted in any color using paint and varnish compositions.

Recently, finishing details have appeared on the building materials market, supplied from the back with a self-adhesive strip with a protective tape. This simplifies the work of installing the planks, making it less laborious 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 a fairly versatile finishing material that can be used to decorate any interior elements.

Functions

Molding in interior design can perform several functions:

1. Visual integration of different parts of the room. These finishing elements can be used as skirting boards that create a smooth transition between floor and wall, as well as between wall and ceiling decorative coverings. In this case, the molding visually combines different planes into a single, integral structure. Additionally, decorative strips drape the joints between different types of coatings, providing a smooth and organic transition: between wallpaper and stretch ceilings, laminate and wall panels.
2. 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, work, dining, etc. This is especially true when decorating the interior in the currently popular studio apartments, a distinctive feature of which is the absence of internal partitions.
3. Framing. As a decorative frame, moldings can be used to decorate door and window openings. In this case, they act as platbands that hide the joints with the walls, polyurethane foam and insulation. They can also be used as baguettes for murals, frescoes, bas-reliefs, mirrors and photo wallpaper. Decorative strips are used to decorate columns, niches, fireplaces, arches, which gives these interior elements a more expensive and sophisticated look.
4. Furniture decoration. Furniture can be trimmed with molding strips. This will allow you to organically fit it into the existing interior, to 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. Typically, this method is used to create interiors in a classic 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 blend in with the main color of the walls. The planks are installed both on walls covered with one type of wallpaper and on a plane, for the decoration of which inserts from wallpaper of different textures and colors are used.

The photo below shows an option for finishing a wall with a fireplace in a classic style. Additional decoration of the wall, covered with textured wallpaper, with a white convex stripe in tandem with a stucco fireplace creates a strict and at the same time elegant interior in a classic style.

Features of wall decoration

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 line of junction of walls and ceiling.

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

If you want to achieve the opposite effect, the 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 the lower part in a contrasting shade.

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

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

Framing with 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. In some cases, decorative inserts are used as frames for exclusive furniture. It looks impressive if pieces of furniture play a dominant role in the interior of the room, and the rest of the decoration of the room acts as an accessory to them.

To create a truly unique style of space, 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 most suitable for a given room.

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

After familiarization with the material, the owners of apartments and private houses will be able to decorate the room with a wall or ceiling molding with their own hands. This, in principle, is not a big deal - the main thing is to choose the right finish and material option.

The video shows the installation of expanded polystyrene molding strips.