In recent years, new technologies based on asymmetrical balance have been introduced into interior design. This design involves the use of windows with bay, arched or curved frames. The design of complex openings is best done with a flexible ceiling curtain rod - an elastic ribbon structure that can take different shapes depending on the interior design of the room.
Content
- Description and characteristics of flexible curtain rods: advantages and disadvantages
- Material of manufacture
- How to attach a flexible curtain rod?
- Flexible cornice options
- Interesting examples in the interior
- Video: Installing a Flexible Curtain Rod
- Photo gallery of flexible cornices of different types in the interior:
Description and characteristics of flexible curtain rods: advantages and disadvantages
The length of the cornice is 6 meters. The flexible tape can be cut crosswise to obtain the required size. This will not affect the technical characteristics and appearance of the fastening system.
Flexible cornice kit
- Profile.
- Supports that fix the crossbar in the required position.
- End caps used to secure the edges of the base.
- Brackets that regulate the distance between the cornice and the wall.
- Hooks for hanging curtains (lower ones – for light curtains and upper ones – for heavy curtains).
Some models come with extensions that allow you to extend the base of the system if necessary.
Flexible curtain rod has the following advantages:
- presentable appearance;
- ease of installation;
- affordable price;
- compact dimensions;
- ease of sliding of curtains along guides.
However, in small rooms these fastening systems will take up too much space, visually reducing the space of the room, and when decorating small window openings such structures will look too pretentious.
Material of manufacture
Flexible cornices are made from:
- aluminum;
The most common type is a flexible aluminum curtain rod. - PVC;
Another modern and stylish option for interior decoration is a flexible plastic curtain rod. - made of polyurethane.
Aluminum models are more expensive than plastic ones, as they are of higher quality and wear resistance, and can withstand a weight of up to 80 kg.
Features of aluminum ceiling structures
Metal curtain rods are highly durable and can therefore be used to attach curtains made of thick materials (velvet, satin, corduroy, brocade, etc.).
The surface of the profiles does not absorb dirt. Accordingly, the risk of mold and bacteria growth is completely eliminated. Cleaning of cornices is carried out with a damp cloth without the use of chemical detergents.
Aluminum fastening systems are resistant to mechanical and physical impacts, therefore they retain their original attractiveness throughout the entire period of operation.
The advantages of these models include moisture resistance, which allows them to be used when decorating windows on loggias and balconies.
A metal cornice can consist of 2-4 rows.
Performance properties of plastic fastening systems
The PVC profile is available in various color solutions, so it is easy to choose a suitable option for any interior. In addition, decorative elements (beads, ribbons, artificial flowers, thermal applications) can be attached to the structure.
Among the advantages of these models it is necessary to highlight:
- thermal stability;
- ease of maintenance;
- water resistance;
- chemical inertness.
When buying this option, you should take into account that it can only be single-row or double-row. In addition, too heavy curtains cannot be hung on it.
How to attach a flexible curtain rod?
Installation of flexible curtains is carried out according to the following algorithm.
- Mark the places on the wall or ceiling where the profile will be installed.
- For the holders, holes are drilled using a hammer drill at a distance of at least 50 cm.
- The supports are fixed using self-tapping screws or dowel nails.
We install brackets on the ceiling and determine the length of the cornice - Roller runners are placed on the profile.
- The cornice is snapped onto the brackets, cutting off the excess length.
- The ends of the profile are closed with side plugs.
- Curtains and tulle are attached to the cornice using hooks.
This design should only be mounted on a rough ceiling, because plasterboard and suspended ceilings cannot withstand the weight of the fastening system and curtains.
If the flexible profile will only be used for light tulle curtains, it can simply be glued on.
High-quality cornices bend easily at any angle. If difficulties arise with a PVC profile, it is heated with an electric hair dryer, since warm plastic becomes more pliable. Heating is performed sequentially: individual parts are heated, immediately giving them the desired shape.
Flexible cornice options
Flexible curtain rods for blinds, depending on the type of fastening, are divided into:
- ceiling;
- wall-mounted.
It is advisable to use ceiling profiles in small rooms with low ceilings. By attaching light transparent curtains to such a model, you can visually enlarge the room. These fastening systems mask defects of window openings well. They are also used to decorate arched doors, install a canopy or a screen in the bedroom.
Wall structures are used to decorate arches or windows with a rounded vault. In this case, the base is installed on holders fixed to the wall.
Depending on the shape, cornices are:
- straight;
- angular.
The flexible corner cornice is used for rooms with windows on two sides and allows you to create a single composition.
Straight models are universal in use, and arched models are designed for bay and dormer windows, as well as for zoning rooms.
Interesting examples in the interior
The most common application of flexible cornices is decorating windows in the living room. Sometimes the profile is decorated with LED lighting to create contour lighting around the perimeter of the room.
In addition, elastic fastening systems are used for the following purposes.
- Zoning of the room space
The design allows you to divide the total area of the room into separate parts (for work, rest, study).
- Creating screens or canopies over the bed
A profile with curtains above the sleeping area provides protection from drafts, bright sunlight, and harmful insects.
- Bathroom curtain mounts
A cornice installed in a bathroom is used to zone a combined bathroom or to separate the bathroom from the rest of the room. This technique is relevant for bathrooms that have a corner, semicircular or round shape.
- Bay window decorations
Semi-circular and round curtain rods for curtains, fixed on bay windows, balance the proportions of the room and help to create an atmosphere of special coziness in the room.
Such a wide use of cornices is due to their small size. The structures are practically invisible in the interior, so attention is focused on the curtains or drapes.
Flexible ceiling cornice is a multifunctional fastening system that can be bent in any direction and at any angle if necessary.
Such structures are made of aluminum and PVC. Both options are practical, but metal models can hold heavy multi-layer curtains, and plastic ones are used for light curtains and various decor.
The installation of elastic profiles is quite simple: markings are made on the surface for the main mounting points, and then the structure is fixed to the brackets.
Curved cornices are used for decorative design of window and door openings, highlighting separate areas in a room, hanging curtains in the bathroom, and creating a canopy over a bed.
Video: Installing a Flexible Curtain Rod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbBX4RL0n_g
Photo gallery of flexible cornices of different types in the interior:
