Spend small money to do big things, look inconspicuous top corner, make the home instantly advanced

A few days ago we posted a real case of a real person, taking a light French style and using “plaster line” elements,

Blow up a wave of friends interested in it

。 Today we will talk about:

Whether the top corner line should be installed or not,

How to pretend to look good

· Choice of top corner style

From the point of view of characteristics, price, installation,

What material to choose if you install it

and installation issues that require attention

In fact, the “gypsum line” and “PU line” we hang on the lips belong to the top corner line, and the gypsum line is the most common and common, so much so that it has become a synonym for the top corner line.

Practical style is not necessary

In the past, the wall of the house was uneven, and the boundary line with the ceiling was crooked, and it was necessary to cover the ugliness with a top corner line.

Now renovated,

The wall should be rough and finely leveled

, there is a high probability that the wall will not be skewed, and it is really not in the putty layer

Pre-embedded pubic strips

That’s it.

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The probability of painting errors is even smaller

The color separation line is straight and clear, but it is one of the mid-term acceptance criteria of the decoration company. It’s okay to brush it yourself, just stick the masking paper in advance.

That is to say, the top corner line for the current decoration,

More for decoration

。 If you take Japanese, Nordic and other styles, heavy on practical, light decoration, there is no need to install the top corner line,

It is not a good thing to install and waste money.

Japanese Nordic style, without any decorative lines, simple and refreshing

To make a digression, the popular single and double eyelid ceilings are the same reason, more for decoration,

Not every family needs it

。 If the home is not equipped with central air conditioning, fresh air, curtain box, etc., there is no need to do it.

Retro style should be pretended, but not free

If you go French, American, European and other retro styles,

Be sure to put the top corner, but not casually.

The apical line is a Western classical element, which has undergone Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, and the line has also evolved,

From intricate exaggeration to opulence and sophistication to simplicity.

Therefore, in different time periods, the supporting elements are exquisite.

Be sure to copy the homework according to foreign beautiful pictures

, otherwise it is easy to overturn.

Take the 1800-1870 decoration style, if you want to replicate,

Not only the top corner line, but also the entire top line, skirting board, light plate, wainscoting and other elements should be installed

, including the style of the door, the floor splicing method is also exquisite, only in this way can the complex style be supported.

This style is too grand,

It’s hard to navigate

, ordinary people want to install retro style, you can refer to the following two.

Light retro style in the period 1880-1890, the top corner line is still a must-have element, but

Carvings tend to be simple and delicate

, usually with light plates, but elements such as wainscoting and skirting boards can choose not to do.

You can also learn from the Republican style from 1910 to 1940, and the top corner line is made of prime line,

Do not do complex top lines

, the light plate is dispensable.

PS. It is recommended that you install a top corner line with a height of 10-15cm, and the effect of showing the height of the layer will be better.

Mahler House in Shanghai, completed in 1936

The top corner line is simple

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What style to choose

Top corner line styles are roughly divided into 3 types,

Undecorated plain lines, slightly shaped basic lines, and vintage models with delicate patterns,

The choice of line clause depends on which era of retro style you are referencing.

Even if it is also a retro line,

There is also a difference in pattern complexity and density

。 If your family wants to replicate the gorgeous feeling of European and American mansions, it must be complicated patterns, and the higher the density, the better.

Light retro choose simple pattern and low density; For the more recent ones, choose the basic line.

The shape of the wainscoting in the figure below can also be achieved through the top corner line,

Just stick the top corner line directly on the wall and paint it.

Pay attention to do the whole wall line decoration,

If you want to appear high, don’t add a waistline

； On the contrary, the half-wall pattern can add a waistline, pull down the visual center, and show the height of the layer.

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It is best to plan the location of the socket in advance

, do not interrupt the complete line, otherwise it will be very similar to the gang shot in a period drama.

How to choose different material lines?

from

Features, price, installation method

From these 3 aspects, what is the choice of gypsum line, wooden top corner line, PU line and PVC flexible line?

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Choose PU line with sufficient budget

Let’s start with our most common gypsum line, which is made of gypsum powder as raw material,

It is cheap, can be painted, and there are many styles

, there are all kinds of carvings, but also can be customized according to personal preferences;

However, the moisture-proof ability of gypsum line is relatively weak,

It is easy to turn yellow after moisture

。 Another disadvantage is that it is easy to be damaged, and it is best to buy directly if the building materials store has the style you like.

Online shopping may be damaged during transportation, even if the store reissued,

It also costs time.

PU thread is made of hard PU foam as raw material,

The cross-section has a bit of a hard sponge feel

, the surface is smooth to the touch.

This new type of material is waterproof, not easy to get damp, yellow, and there is no need to worry about the rainy season and returning to the southern sky. And it

Much lighter than gypsum thread

, and do not worry about breakage during transportation.

Image source: Self-photo by Fan Er

I read that many friends in a certain book said that there is no PU line in his building materials store, in fact, PU line online shopping is better,

It’s easy to pick the style and size you want.

When shopping online, remember to look at the sample first

, see whether the pattern is three-dimensional, whether the surface is damaged, whether it is straight, etc., and then place an order in batches if satisfied.

Also pay attention to the shipping cost.

PS. You can also try to bargain with the store owner for online shopping.

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The wooden lines are not afraid of bumps and are durable, but

It is not very stable in nature

, easy to get damp, moth, Chinese decoration style is used more.

The advantage of PVC flexible wire is that it can be bent at will,

It is very convenient to choose a vegetarian line for styling.

It is also more suitable to use it to make wall lines, and furniture is generally placed on the wall, so there is no need to worry about scratching and bumping.

PVC flexible wire styles are not as rich as gypsum wire and PU line

, friends who want to choose retro lines should consider carefully, I found in a certain treasure and 1688 are probably the following figures,

The carvings are not three-dimensional enough, and the colors are also exaggerated.

Gypsum line is the cheapest

The price of the top corner line is related to the material, face width, and carving complexity, and these 4 materials I am

All of them are selected with a surface width of 2 cm

, you can intuitively feel the price difference between the top corner lines of different materials.

Solid wood lines are more expensive, PVC flexible wire and PU wire price difference is not much,

More than 2 times more expensive than gypsum line.

Install PU line and PVC cord by yourself

The gypsum line is usually pasted with fast adhesive powder, and it also needs to be brushed putty, sanded, painted, and it is very troublesome to operate,

It needs to be done by a master oilman.

PU wire can be used with fast adhesive powder or structural adhesive,

Glue is recommended for sticking yourself

, structural glue, edge glue, seam glue, repair paste, cutting artifact and saw these tools should be prepared.

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PVC flexible wire and PU wire installation method is similar,

You can also buy your own adhesive backing

, it is simpler to paste.

Remember if you install the top corner line,

After the plaster is roughly leveled, it should be applied so that it is stronger

。 If there is a putty layer on the original wall, it should be shoveled off and then pasted.

In general, wooden lines are expensive and niche, PVC flexible wire styles are few, and PU wire is preferred for sufficient budget.

Because of material problems,

Plaster lines with relief can’t be made too fine

。 If you want to decorate the retro lines with carvings under 5cm wide, you can only choose PU line.

Of course, you can also combine it according to your own situation

, for example, choose PU line or PVC flexible line for wall line, do not worry about being damaged by furniture; The top corner is made of gypsum line to control the cost.

Tips

The prime line is divided into inner and outer edges, and care should be taken not to stick it backward;

The width and thickness of the corner flower surface should match the size of the plain line.

If bought

Different styles of the same size

of lines, tell the master in advance so as not to mess up;

When the PU line is installed, there may be a situation that the gap cannot be connected,

Be sure to keep an eye on the master to fill in the gaps

, the horn flowers are polished.

When purchasing lines of different materials,

Consider loss

, rather than less.

About the installation sequence of custom cabinet and top corner line: Generally, the gypsum line is installed first, the location of the custom cabinet is vacated, and then the gypsum line is supplemented when the custom cabinet is installed.

If you plan to stick the top corner line, it is recommended that you do not pass through the roof when making a custom cabinet, and reserve 5-10 cm for the ceiling.