Curtains on a stretch ceiling: types, which one to choose and install

Stretch ceilings increasingly decorate private houses, apartments, offices. This is understandable. They do not require maintenance, do not lose their properties over time, serve for a long time, have an attractive appearance. To emphasize the original design of the ceiling structure, you need to choose the right curtains. The ideal option would be a hidden curtain, which is installed before the installation of the stretch ceiling structure itself. The features of such cornices and their installation are described in more detail in this article.

Brief description

There are no special types of curtain rods or curtains for suspended structures. They are a regular thin rod. It can be mounted on a wall or a base ceiling. The mounting method determines not only the functionality, but also the aesthetic effect. By installing a curtain rod under a suspended ceiling, you can visually increase the height of the room and hide unsightly details of the structure. This is also an excellent opportunity to mount lighting in a niche. This will add a special chic to the interior.

Types

Features of selection

So, what curtains are better for a stretch ceiling? When choosing a rod for placement on the ceiling, use the following recommendations:

• plastic models will be the best option for light curtains and tulle;
• heavy curtains are best secured to a curtain rod, string, or steel products;
• The easiest option for installation are aluminum models. With their help, you can repeat any unusual ceiling shape.

How to hang a curtain?

It is quite easy to attach a ceiling curtain rod to a stretch ceiling. First of all, you need to buy a cornice with all the accessories: hooks, plugs, decorative tape. Then you need to choose the desired installation method. There are only two of them:

• traditional;

  

• hidden.

  

The first method involves attaching the curtain to a suspended ceiling. More precisely, to the area where the embedded part was previously installed. The embedded part is a special platform made of timber, plywood, or plastic.

With hidden installation, the structure is attached to a small rough section of the ceiling. It is specially left by the builders.

Necessary tools

To attach the cornice you will need the following tools:

• pencil, tape measure (meter),
• construction thread, level,
• sandpaper,
• self-tapping screws,
• perforator,
• dowels,
• screwdriver.

Installation instructions

The traditional way.

1. First, you need to buy a cornice and prepare a mortgage. If you do this in advance, you will not have to disassemble the ceiling structure later. A wooden beam (less often - metal profiles) is usually used as a mortgage. It is set according to the level. The corners and edges of the beam must be carefully processed with sandpaper.

   

2. Fastening the embedded part. A hammer drill and dowels are used for fastening.

   

3. Marking. At this stage, the curtain rod needs to be fitted to the canvas, and the locations of the fasteners need to be marked. The locations where the curtain rod will be attached should match the locations of the mortgages.

   

4. Installation. Installation is carried out using self-tapping screws. It is better to additionally protect the attachment points with reinforcing tape.

   

Attaching a hidden cornice.

1. Buying a curtain rod. In modern kitchens, bedrooms, and living rooms, curtain rods are increasingly hidden from prying eyes in special niches. You can install a curtain rod made of any material you like in the niche. You only need to focus on the weight of the curtains.

   

   

2. Installation of a stretch ceiling. At this stage, the niche itself is formed. When installing the ceiling, a small rough section should be left near the window. In the future, lighting can be installed there. It will make the interior of the room more attractive.

   

   

3. Installing a cornice. For this, use regular screws. By disguising the curtain rod, you can create an interesting design effect – falling curtains. Such a hidden curtain rod looks amazing even in a photo.

   

Current installation tips, photo examples

To hang the product correctly and securely, it is worth knowing a few useful tricks. When marking, it is necessary to check how the cornice will be located in relation to the window. From an aesthetic point of view, it should be placed strictly parallel. For reliable fixation, the step of the screws should not be more than 50 centimeters. If you plan to install lighting in the future, the wires should be laid in advance.

Common mistakes

The most common mistake is choosing the wrong curtain rod. Many people, trying to save money, buy plastic rods. However, you can’t hang heavy curtains on them. You need to choose not only based on aesthetic and price parameters. First of all, you should consider the weight of the curtains. Another common mistake is starting the installation without first applying the markings. You can’t do anything “by eye”, even with good experience.

Wall or ceiling curtains: which is better?

When choosing a mounting method, please pay attention to the following important points.

• Wall curtains are best chosen if you want to hang multi-layered, heavy curtains. This is relevant for classic interiors.
• If you want to highlight the curtains in a special way, it is better to choose a ceiling cornice and install it in a niche. This will allow you to build in lighting.
• Ceiling models can be installed at almost any distance from the window opening.
• The problem of modern apartments is the small height of the rooms. By placing curtains on the ceiling, this defect can be dealt with. Curtains will visually make the room higher and more comfortable. Wall structures, on the contrary, will help to deal with the problem of rooms that are too high.

Video: How to attach a cornice to a stretch ceiling

Photo examples of ceiling cornices, fixed in different ways to a suspended ceiling: