Corners play a greater role in the interior than it might seem at first glance. It is enough to look at their uneven or “worn out” surfaces, so that it immediately becomes clear: no one will name such a finish. Decorative corners for wall corners, slopes of door and window openings began to be used everywhere for repairs only in recent years. Until then, the materials used to cover the joints simply changed more often than the rest of the finish.
You can evaluate the transforming effect of a decorative element even in an empty room without furniture. According to the type of arrangement, they are classified into two types:
Exterior
They trim the facades of houses outside.
Interior
Used in rooms of city apartments and private houses.
Elements are also classified into those that are superimposed on the outside of the corners and those that are inserted into the inside. The latter can have semicircular shapes that “soften” the finish.You can make a corner with your own hands, or purchase it in a specialized store. Products are mainly made of plastic, MDF, but there are also more durable metal, stone options. Polyurethane effectively imitates various natural materials: wood, marble, sandstone, brick. Plastic corners are used not only as a decor, but also as a durable decoration element that will “survive” the wallpaper or other less durable coating of the wall surface. There is also a “mystical” component in the question. At the fan point, the “joints” of the walls are considered energy breaks, which create an imbalance and negatively affect the perception of the situation, so their edges are decorated with corners, “smooth” the sharpness.
The corners are most often “touched” by people passing by with shoulders, elbows and portable items. Accordingly, this part of the wall is erased and scratched more than the remaining ones. To protect the joint from mechanical stress, a decorative corner is attached to it - a special type of finishing materials, a special “overlay”. It is designed to perform two functions:
Decorate the finish;
Protect a “sensitive” place.
In addition, the decoration using these elements looks neater, and the interior seems finished. Using the material of execution, color and size, you can emphasize the features of the style used in the design of the room.
When apply
The corner part of the wall is covered with decorative elements in several cases:
If the corner has visually noticeable defects: curvature, "dimples" or protrusions that have not been fixed with plaster;
When the protruding part interferes with the passage or is located next to the pedestrian zone. Accordingly, it will constantly hurt, wash, scratch. Over time, mechanical damage will become noticeable and adversely affect the sensitive wall finish and its appearance;
If without them the interior does not look complete;
To prevent the destruction of the outer corner of the building and giving the exterior a neat appearance.
Installation of elements usually finishes the repair: they literally become the finishing touch in the design.
The size of the plastic corners
The standard range of sizes of PVC corners begins with 10x10 mm and ends with 50x50 mm. Between them, gradation with a difference of 5 mm is used. Non-traditional sizes are custom-made. Between the two guides of the decorative element, an angle of 90 degrees is observed, at which all the planes of the apartment must intersect. If you got housing with "curved" walls, then you need to carry out the appropriate measurements and ask the master to make individual details.
Types of decorative corners on the walls
Corners are universal decoration elements. They are pasted in the bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, balconies, cabinets and living rooms. Decoration is carried out using several types of elements:
Arched, for drywall partitions;
For ceramic tiles. The same category includes profile strips for the bathroom;
Corners made of natural and artificial stone;
Options made of wood;
Special guides for siding (exterior design);
Corners for ceiling and floor "joints";
Textured options;
For external and internal corners;
Corners for door and window openings.
Each of the types is combined with a specific wall decoration and organically blends into specific styles. Corners decorate not only walls, but also fireplaces, stoves, furniture, “boxes” for masking communications and pipes.
Arched
Arched corners are used under the plaster or glued on top to an already finished surface. “Internal” elements provide straight lines. Corners for semicircular partitions are characterized by increased flexibility, which allows them to be tightly bent to the curved surfaces of the base. If the decorative wall has a strict rectangular or square shape, then the decorative elements can be selected from standard plastic options for simple walls.
For ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles are used for walls and floors in kitchens and bathrooms. At the corners, the tile joints are tightly sealed, they do not allow water to pass through, but they collect dust, dirt and grease (in the cooking area). Also, these places are usually used by bacteria and fungi to organize their "nursery". Microorganisms will not fall under properly treated seams, but they can easily arrange a comfortable "home" on their surface. When cleaning tiles, it is advised to pay particular attention to these areas. The lining of the corners allows you to reduce the front of work and make the place of convergence of the walls reliably protected from sticking mud particles. In addition, the decorative element competently disguises uneven tiled sections, and options contrasting with the color of the tile will add chic to the room. Corners are divided into two types:
Internal They are used to decorate the joints between walls and the ceiling, floor, shower stalls, that is, "dented" corners. Usually have a convex or concave shape (fillet);
Outdoor. Used when processing protrusions.
Popular plastic for decorating tiles is not used, since the main coating can argue with polyurethane for durability and strength.But we need all the decoration elements to “age” approximately the same way, otherwise, due to the damaged corner, the tile will have to be “disturbed” once again. To decorate tile surfaces using metal and ceramics.
There are so-called "tape" corners. They are made of flexible plastic, are available in "reels", have high flexibility, are easily replaced if necessary. This option is ideal for quick repairs.
For outside and inside corners
Separately, elements are classified into external and internal. The former are used to decorate protruding joints of surfaces. The latter are used less often in "concave" corners. The latter are not so urgently in need of protection, so the lining is only necessary to decorate the finish. The inner corners usually have a semicircular concave or convex shape.
Textured Corners
Textured options vary in color and pattern. They are usually made of plastic. Often corners imitate some specific material: bricks, marble or granite surfaces, porous stone, wood (wenge, cork, oak, cherry). A variety of shades allows you to choose a contrast or background option for a particular interior.
Wooden
Wooden corners are usually made of thin MDF plates, bamboo, cork or veneer. By ease, materials are not inferior to plastic. MDF is flexible, and a decorative layer with a protective film from damage is applied to the surface of pressed sawdust. In variants of veneer, the element is made of thin wood cuts, that is, it is more natural and has a natural pattern. Solid wood corners are denser. Glued to the surface, they will protrude slightly on it.
Do not recommend using natural wood in bathrooms and in kitchens. Before attaching the material, it should be covered with a layer of varnish.Wooden elements are most often made independently. Unfortunately, a cracked corner can be deformed, and crack from a strong blow. For the natural beauty of the decorated surface will have to "pay" a lower life.
Corners for ceilings and skirting boards
Ceiling and floor skirtings at the junction of individual modules are very unsightly. No matter how neatly the slices were processed, the aesthetic picture of the interior they will slightly shake. Decorative corners are used to mask them. In appearance, they differ from the wall options: they look like small overlays that are designed to design a small area. For ceiling skirting boards with stucco molding in classic styles, special corners with monograms are acquired, repeating each bend of the connected lines. On ceilings, the use of elements is not mandatory, which is not the case with floors. Here, skirting boards are constantly in contact with the feet of guests and household. Their “joints” can be shaken, frayed and become completely unusable. Corners will save skirting boards from quick wear.
In designer compositions, the lower decorative elements sometimes overlap with the upper. This solution ensures the integrity of the composition, so the ceiling and floor skirting boards often have the same shape, respectively, and the corners for their decoration are selected identical.
Natural stone corners
Decorative elements made of natural stone are usually used to decorate the facades of houses. Due to the strength of the material, they serve as excellent protection against the destruction of the building. However, with the popularization of the industrial loft, brick and masonry became an organic complement not only to the exterior, but also to the interior of the house. Such corners will necessarily slightly protrude above the surface. You should choose flat stones that will ensure a neat appearance of the entire structure.They are fastened with cement mortar, that is, the corner will be monumental and set for a dozen years. Elements with plasterboard walls, relief plaster and wooden lining are combined.
Artificial stone corners
Artificial stone corners are among the cheaper and more practical options. As a rule, imitation is made of plastic. It repeats not only color, but also the “rough” surface texture. PVC is flexible, often goes beyond the "borders" of the corner and crawls onto the wall itself. This solution is used in order to create the illusion of a natural decoration, because real masonry usually does not fit the ruler. Combine a corner with wallpaper and the same plastic panels. It's important to know. Dense wallpapers are considered the most budgetary imitation of stone at the corners. Curly pieces are cut out of them along the contours of the pebbles and glued to the joint. Such an element will not protect the surface from scratches and damage, but it will cope with the decorative task.
Options for using a corner profile for finishing corners
The corner profile is used to decorate the following elements:
“Natural” joints between walls that are in a vertical plane;
Door and window slopes;
Places of "convergence" of ceilings, floors and walls in horizontal planes with a concave shape;
Corners of decorative partitions, including arched openings;
Joints between showers, fireplaces and other “monumental” (not involving moving) interior objects and walls, floors.
A decorative element can “smooth” any “seam” at the junction of finishing materials. If earlier it was necessary to carefully process the slices so that they retain a beautiful aesthetic appearance, now they are allowed to bumps and chips that mask the corner.
Finishing slopes of doors and windows
Double-glazed windows usually have special corners that complete the installation of the window.Door kits also often include dobras and platbands. If the corners remain without additional protection, then you will have to pick up and glue it yourself. The element will protect the slopes from damage and smooth the junction of two different materials. For example, the end of the wallpaper will eventually fade and peel off. No matter how smooth you cut the finishing material on the slope, it will look untidy without additional coating. In doorways, slopes can be scratched by furniture that is carried through them.
The best option is to use corners of polyvinyl chloride. If necessary, it is easy to replace, and the surface texture can mimic any natural materials. By choosing a special shade, you can create an illusory transitional border between the color of the wallpaper and the window frame or doorway. Less commonly used are veneer or bamboo corners.
Arched doorways
Arched openings, as a rule, have one of the classic forms: with a semicircle on top. Not every material can repeat its contours. For example, corners made of solid wood can only be used to decorate straight lines. Smooth transitions are decorated with elements of flexible plastic, MDF, veneer or bamboo. All of the above options easily follow the contours of the arch, and complete the design of the doorway.
How to stick a plastic corner yourself
In addition to decorative corners, a bonding composition will also be required. For narrow elements, it is not recommended to use glue, the excess of which cannot be removed from the surface without a trace. The joint before the procedure must first be cleaned of dirt and residues of wallpaper or protruding pieces of finishing material. No corners can save an excessively rough and bumpy surface. Then the wall is measured. Measurements are accurately transferred to a piece of the corner. It is better to cut the material with a hacksaw with small teeth.Do not forget about the joints between the corners themselves (in doorways, windows): two straight lines should end with cuts at an angle of 45 degrees. The "wrong" side of the prepared material is spread with glue and applied to the wall. Hands tightly press the corner to the surface and hold until the fastening compound “grasps”
Conclusion
There is another type of decorative corners decorating furniture (sofas, wardrobes, beds, bedside tables). It is used, as a rule, to protect the joints of MDF or chipboard boards, which are especially sensitive to damage and begin to crumble over time. Special silicone corners save the little fingers of the household from constant bumps on these surfaces. In interior design, the use of these elements usually complete the repair. Their installation is akin to the last strokes of the brush on an almost finished canvas, when the artist, moving away from the easel, critically evaluates his creation and corrects certain areas to make the composition complete. Decorative corners have become an indispensable element in the design of the room, which emphasizes its accuracy and beauty.
Corners play a greater role in the interior than it might seem at first glance. It is enough to look at their uneven or “worn out” surfaces, so that it immediately becomes clear: no one will name such a finish. Decorative corners for wall corners, slopes of door and window openings began to be used everywhere for repairs only in recent years. Until then, the materials used to cover the joints simply changed more often than the rest of the finish.
You can evaluate the transforming effect of a decorative element even in an empty room without furniture. According to the type of arrangement, they are classified into two types:
Elements are also classified into those that are superimposed on the outside of the corners and those that are inserted into the inside. The latter can have semicircular shapes that “soften” the finish.You can make a corner with your own hands, or purchase it in a specialized store. Products are mainly made of plastic, MDF, but there are also more durable metal, stone options. Polyurethane effectively imitates various natural materials: wood, marble, sandstone, brick. Plastic corners are used not only as a decor, but also as a durable decoration element that will “survive” the wallpaper or other less durable coating of the wall surface. There is also a “mystical” component in the question. At the fan point, the “joints” of the walls are considered energy breaks, which create an imbalance and negatively affect the perception of the situation, so their edges are decorated with corners, “smooth” the sharpness.
Content
What are decorative corners for?
The corners are most often “touched” by people passing by with shoulders, elbows and portable items. Accordingly, this part of the wall is erased and scratched more than the remaining ones. To protect the joint from mechanical stress, a decorative corner is attached to it - a special type of finishing materials, a special “overlay”. It is designed to perform two functions:
In addition, the decoration using these elements looks neater, and the interior seems finished. Using the material of execution, color and size, you can emphasize the features of the style used in the design of the room.
When apply
The corner part of the wall is covered with decorative elements in several cases:
Installation of elements usually finishes the repair: they literally become the finishing touch in the design.
The size of the plastic corners
The standard range of sizes of PVC corners begins with 10x10 mm and ends with 50x50 mm. Between them, gradation with a difference of 5 mm is used. Non-traditional sizes are custom-made. Between the two guides of the decorative element, an angle of 90 degrees is observed, at which all the planes of the apartment must intersect. If you got housing with "curved" walls, then you need to carry out the appropriate measurements and ask the master to make individual details.
Types of decorative corners on the walls
Corners are universal decoration elements. They are pasted in the bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, balconies, cabinets and living rooms. Decoration is carried out using several types of elements:
Each of the types is combined with a specific wall decoration and organically blends into specific styles. Corners decorate not only walls, but also fireplaces, stoves, furniture, “boxes” for masking communications and pipes.
Arched
Arched corners are used under the plaster or glued on top to an already finished surface. “Internal” elements provide straight lines. Corners for semicircular partitions are characterized by increased flexibility, which allows them to be tightly bent to the curved surfaces of the base. If the decorative wall has a strict rectangular or square shape, then the decorative elements can be selected from standard plastic options for simple walls.
For ceramic tiles
Ceramic tiles are used for walls and floors in kitchens and bathrooms. At the corners, the tile joints are tightly sealed, they do not allow water to pass through, but they collect dust, dirt and grease (in the cooking area). Also, these places are usually used by bacteria and fungi to organize their "nursery". Microorganisms will not fall under properly treated seams, but they can easily arrange a comfortable "home" on their surface. When cleaning tiles, it is advised to pay particular attention to these areas. The lining of the corners allows you to reduce the front of work and make the place of convergence of the walls reliably protected from sticking mud particles. In addition, the decorative element competently disguises uneven tiled sections, and options contrasting with the color of the tile will add chic to the room. Corners are divided into two types:
Popular plastic for decorating tiles is not used, since the main coating can argue with polyurethane for durability and strength.But we need all the decoration elements to “age” approximately the same way, otherwise, due to the damaged corner, the tile will have to be “disturbed” once again. To decorate tile surfaces using metal and ceramics.
For outside and inside corners
Separately, elements are classified into external and internal. The former are used to decorate protruding joints of surfaces. The latter are used less often in "concave" corners. The latter are not so urgently in need of protection, so the lining is only necessary to decorate the finish. The inner corners usually have a semicircular concave or convex shape.
Textured Corners
Textured options vary in color and pattern. They are usually made of plastic. Often corners imitate some specific material: bricks, marble or granite surfaces, porous stone, wood (wenge, cork, oak, cherry). A variety of shades allows you to choose a contrast or background option for a particular interior.
Wooden
Wooden corners are usually made of thin MDF plates, bamboo, cork or veneer. By ease, materials are not inferior to plastic. MDF is flexible, and a decorative layer with a protective film from damage is applied to the surface of pressed sawdust. In variants of veneer, the element is made of thin wood cuts, that is, it is more natural and has a natural pattern. Solid wood corners are denser. Glued to the surface, they will protrude slightly on it.
Do not recommend using natural wood in bathrooms and in kitchens. Before attaching the material, it should be covered with a layer of varnish.Wooden elements are most often made independently. Unfortunately, a cracked corner can be deformed, and crack from a strong blow. For the natural beauty of the decorated surface will have to "pay" a lower life.
Corners for ceilings and skirting boards
Ceiling and floor skirtings at the junction of individual modules are very unsightly. No matter how neatly the slices were processed, the aesthetic picture of the interior they will slightly shake. Decorative corners are used to mask them. In appearance, they differ from the wall options: they look like small overlays that are designed to design a small area. For ceiling skirting boards with stucco molding in classic styles, special corners with monograms are acquired, repeating each bend of the connected lines. On ceilings, the use of elements is not mandatory, which is not the case with floors. Here, skirting boards are constantly in contact with the feet of guests and household. Their “joints” can be shaken, frayed and become completely unusable. Corners will save skirting boards from quick wear.
Natural stone corners
Decorative elements made of natural stone are usually used to decorate the facades of houses. Due to the strength of the material, they serve as excellent protection against the destruction of the building. However, with the popularization of the industrial loft, brick and masonry became an organic complement not only to the exterior, but also to the interior of the house. Such corners will necessarily slightly protrude above the surface. You should choose flat stones that will ensure a neat appearance of the entire structure.They are fastened with cement mortar, that is, the corner will be monumental and set for a dozen years. Elements with plasterboard walls, relief plaster and wooden lining are combined.
Artificial stone corners
Artificial stone corners are among the cheaper and more practical options. As a rule, imitation is made of plastic. It repeats not only color, but also the “rough” surface texture. PVC is flexible, often goes beyond the "borders" of the corner and crawls onto the wall itself. This solution is used in order to create the illusion of a natural decoration, because real masonry usually does not fit the ruler. Combine a corner with wallpaper and the same plastic panels.
It's important to know. Dense wallpapers are considered the most budgetary imitation of stone at the corners. Curly pieces are cut out of them along the contours of the pebbles and glued to the joint. Such an element will not protect the surface from scratches and damage, but it will cope with the decorative task.
Options for using a corner profile for finishing corners
The corner profile is used to decorate the following elements:
A decorative element can “smooth” any “seam” at the junction of finishing materials. If earlier it was necessary to carefully process the slices so that they retain a beautiful aesthetic appearance, now they are allowed to bumps and chips that mask the corner.
Finishing slopes of doors and windows
Double-glazed windows usually have special corners that complete the installation of the window.Door kits also often include dobras and platbands. If the corners remain without additional protection, then you will have to pick up and glue it yourself. The element will protect the slopes from damage and smooth the junction of two different materials. For example, the end of the wallpaper will eventually fade and peel off. No matter how smooth you cut the finishing material on the slope, it will look untidy without additional coating. In doorways, slopes can be scratched by furniture that is carried through them.
The best option is to use corners of polyvinyl chloride. If necessary, it is easy to replace, and the surface texture can mimic any natural materials. By choosing a special shade, you can create an illusory transitional border between the color of the wallpaper and the window frame or doorway. Less commonly used are veneer or bamboo corners.
Arched doorways
Arched openings, as a rule, have one of the classic forms: with a semicircle on top. Not every material can repeat its contours. For example, corners made of solid wood can only be used to decorate straight lines. Smooth transitions are decorated with elements of flexible plastic, MDF, veneer or bamboo. All of the above options easily follow the contours of the arch, and complete the design of the doorway.
How to stick a plastic corner yourself
In addition to decorative corners, a bonding composition will also be required. For narrow elements, it is not recommended to use glue, the excess of which cannot be removed from the surface without a trace. The joint before the procedure must first be cleaned of dirt and residues of wallpaper or protruding pieces of finishing material. No corners can save an excessively rough and bumpy surface. Then the wall is measured. Measurements are accurately transferred to a piece of the corner. It is better to cut the material with a hacksaw with small teeth.Do not forget about the joints between the corners themselves (in doorways, windows): two straight lines should end with cuts at an angle of 45 degrees. The "wrong" side of the prepared material is spread with glue and applied to the wall. Hands tightly press the corner to the surface and hold until the fastening compound “grasps”
Conclusion
There is another type of decorative corners decorating furniture (sofas, wardrobes, beds, bedside tables). It is used, as a rule, to protect the joints of MDF or chipboard boards, which are especially sensitive to damage and begin to crumble over time. Special silicone corners save the little fingers of the household from constant bumps on these surfaces. In interior design, the use of these elements usually complete the repair. Their installation is akin to the last strokes of the brush on an almost finished canvas, when the artist, moving away from the easel, critically evaluates his creation and corrects certain areas to make the composition complete. Decorative corners have become an indispensable element in the design of the room, which emphasizes its accuracy and beauty.