How to Hide a Stick Between a Stretch Ceiling and The joint between a stretch ceiling and walls is one of the most noticeable details in the interior that can affect the overall impression of the renovation. In order for the room to look neat and stylish, it is important to properly design this connection. In this article, we will consider effective ways to hide the joint and give the ceiling a finished look.

When installing stretch ceilings, there are many nuances. In particular, this concerns the masking of the joint between the walls and the ceiling covering. When installing the structure, a technological gap is formed, which is visible to the naked eye. To eliminate this drawback, the installation of a stretch ceiling involves the creation of an aesthetic frame. You can mask the gap with a decorative insert or baseboard. The choice of these options depends on the style of the room and the preferences of its residents.

As an alternative to the baseboard and insert, a special tape can be used. Although this design is attractive, not all craftsmen undertake to attach the tape. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, not all of its types have an edge for fixing in the gap between the walls and the canvas. And, secondly, the installation of such an element requires patience and appropriate skills. Thus, the baseboard and insert remain the best options.

What are the advantages of using a decorative insert?

The use of such inserts is the most common today. This is due to the significant advantages of this approach:

• ease of fastening: simply snap the insert into the profile to which the PVC film is attached;
• easy to dismantle. At the same time, it can be inserted back without any damage;
• a variety of colors: you can easily choose a sample to match the canvas.

Variations of shapes should be considered separately. T-shaped is the most common type, which is suitable for both plastic and aluminum profiles with a harpoon system. It provides an ideal fit, so that the joint is completely invisible. With the SL insert, suspended ceilings are installed with uneven walls. P-shaped is used for glazing bead fastening of the suspended system. The F-shaped insert covers the gap between the stretched canvas and walls finished with hard materials - ceramic tiles, wood, etc. Special corner plugs are offered to decorate the corners.

When is a skirting board the best option for decorating a stretch structure?

Decorative ceiling skirting boards made of polyurethane or polystyrene also allow you to qualitatively hide the joint between the stretch ceiling and the wall. In addition to masking the gap, they perform an important aesthetic function. Baguettes can have a laconic straight design or imitate stucco. With their help, you can not only give the ceiling space neatness, but also turn it into an important element of the interior, corresponding to the overall style. For example, a light matte ceiling and a white figured skirting board best reflect the classic style.

Ceiling skirting boards are glued only when the walls are even, without any curvature. To improve fixation, a baguette can be attached to the canvas, but it will be very problematic to dismantle it without damaging the canvas. Baguettes are most often glued at a certain distance from the ceiling. Otherwise, the canvas will slap against the skirting board when vibration occurs, creating unpleasant sounds. The baguette is glued with special glue or "liquid nails".

A wide range of skirting boards is available. They are presented in different shades, textures, shapes and sizes. With the right choice of decorative baguette, the tension structure will acquire a showy and finished look.