Flexible curtain rods: ceiling and wall, sliding

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 using a flexible ceiling curtain rod - an elastic ribbon structure that can take different shapes depending on the interior design of the room.

Living room with a trapezoidal window structure, decorated with a flexible cornice, which solves the problem of a non-standard window

Description and characteristics of flexible curtain rods: advantages and disadvantages

A flexible cornice is used in cases where it is not possible to use traditional cornices to attach curtains.
The length of the cornice is 6 meters. The flexible tape can be cut crosswise to the desired size. This will not affect the technical characteristics or appearance of the fastening system.

Flexible cornice kit

Profile.
Calipers that fix the crossbar in the required position.
Plugs 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).

Standard equipment of aluminum flexible curtain rod

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 curtains along the 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 designs will look too pretentious.

Installation and its stages

To correctly install the ceiling cornice and place curtains in the space of the room, you need to do a few simple and simple steps.

On the ceiling, start placing the installation location - there is an option for placing it on the walls, however, with low ceilings in the room, this option is inappropriate.
In the overlap area, at a distance of 0.5 m, make holes for special holders called supports.
Put on universal runners and then secure them with plugs.
Fasten the brackets in the required area of the ceiling.
Snap the flexible curtain rod onto the supports and begin attaching the hooks to the curtains.

So, you can create comfort in your home by performing just a few simple steps. Installation will not take much time and will allow you to make sure that everything is quite real, you just need to put in a little effort.

Advantages of designs

Numerous responses from people who decided to install such structures in their homes and apartments confirmed the advantages of the products declared by the manufacturers in the form of the following points.

The ability to create the shape that is needed, since the product perfectly follows any shape and has high versatility, in particular, this concerns the characteristics of the decoration.

An important advantage of a flexible curtain rod is the ability to repeat the required specified shape, which is securely fixed

The profile, if you decide to purchase it, can be selected anywhere, and it is inexpensive. This factor will provide the opportunity to reduce the cost of its installation.
The traditional flexible curtain rod used to decorate a room with curtains is a flexible strip 5 meters long, packaged in a compact box, so there will be no problems with delivery and transportation of the product.
In the last paragraph, we looked at the installation process and made sure that it is not complicated. You just need to do a few steps, following the steps of the instructions, and you will get an excellent result.
The possibility of easy movement of the curtain rod elements along the guides, and the special design of the product allows the use of any types and varieties of curtains.

Flexible curtain rod in the living room with a complex plasterboard ceiling structure as a room divider into two zones. The main advantage of a flexible cornice is the easy and unhindered movement of the cornice elements

If you want to add special notes of charm to your interior, then you can easily do this by using various designs for decoration.

Luxurious living room in a classic style. Flexible curtain rod for curtains tied with tassels on an arched window - an interior feature

Long heavy glossy curtains to the floor, fixed under the ceiling on a flexible cornice, in combination with classic ceiling stucco - notes of charm in the interior

The polymer materials used to make the cornice are of high quality, which provides the final product with a high level of functionality.

High-quality material for the manufacture of flexible curtain rods ensures reliability and functionality

The structure obtained after installation has excellent strength and elasticity properties, the tape can be bent at any angle, and the finished version can withstand a load of up to 80 kg.

Elastic curtain rod that bends at any angle for a custom group of windows in a beach-style dining room

A flexible plastic cornice is an opportunity to create an original apartment design for a relatively small amount of money. Its numerous positive properties will not leave indifferent any home owner who loves practicality and comfort even in small details.

Design Features

The models of the plan under consideration are equipped with a number of design features.

The ability to secure parts in absolutely any place - in the ceiling or even on the wall, for example, near a bed or a place to rest.
The ability to create not only beautiful window openings, but also install a canopy for the bedroom and children's room.
You can place such structures anywhere, because even if there are a large number of bends on the surface, you can easily go around them and control the curtains without any problems.

Design with a curve that does not interfere with the control of curtains in a bedroom with a noble autumn color scheme

In terms of their set of functions and characteristics, these structures work exactly the same as conventional ones, the main originality is in their rigidity and elasticity. As a result, you can give the product the desired shape, even if the bend angle is small. Using flexible wall or ceiling curtain rods, you can get any console that you need, and then cut it to the correct length. A traditional profile can be attached to any part of the console to suit the exterior. As a result, the design of the room will become magical, and your stay in it will exceed even the most immodest expectations.

How to attach a flexible cornice?

Instructions for self-assembly and installation of ceiling cornice

Installation of flexible curtains is carried out according to this algorithm.

Places for installing the profile are marked on the wall or ceiling.
For holders, holes are drilled with a hammer drill at a distance of at least 50 cm.
The calipers are fixed using self-tapping screws or dowel-nails.

We install the 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 covered with side plugs.
Curtains and tulle are attached to the cornice using hooks.

We insert the cornices into the profile into the brackets, put on the runner rollers and close the ends

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 curtain rods 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 carried out sequentially: individual parts are heated, immediately giving them the desired shape.

Reviews

To understand whether it is worth purchasing a flexible curtain rod for your apartment, you need to read customer reviews. Popular opinion will provide more information than any instructions or advertising on the manufacturer’s website.

Irina, 42 years old, Minsk.

For a long time I was looking for a suitable cornice to decorate a bay window kitchen. The window stood without tulle for a long time until I found a flexible profile in the store. Sold in 3.5 and 6 meter lengths. The kit included everything for installation. I'm happy with the purchase. The material is durable. The runners slide along the entire cornice and are easy to install. The box contained detailed instructions. The only negative is that you can only hang light tulle on it.

Anna, 30 years old, Yekaterinburg.

I needed a cheap cornice for a bay window. Since the house has suspended ceilings, the holder was supposed to be attached to a plastic slope. We bought a plastic flexible curtain rod with a metal insert inside. Overall I was pleased with the purchase. The design is simple. My husband handled the installation without involving builders. The only negative is that the set did not include a flexible decorative tape.

Flexible curtain rod options

Types of flexible curtain rods made of different materials and different shapes

Depending on the type of fastening, flexible curtains for curtains 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 in window openings well. They are also used to decorate doors in the shape of an arch, install a canopy or screen in the bedroom.

A curved flexible ceiling curtain rod is a modern solution for decorating a window opening that does not have a standard shape.

Wall structures are used to decorate arches or windows with a rounded arch. In this case, the base is installed on holders fixed to the wall.

Wall-mounted flexible cornice for a bay window in the dining room interior

Depending on the shape, the cornices are:

straight;
corner.

Corner flexible cornice is used for rooms with windows on two sides and allows you to create a single composition

Straight models are universal in use, while arched ones are designed for bay and roof windows, as well as for zoning rooms.

Flexible curtain rod bending options for a harmonious interior

Detailed installation technique

We have already said that no difficulties will arise when installing these structures, since a couple of steps need to be done. But the difficulty sometimes lies in choosing the appropriate type of fasteners. When making this choice, you need to focus on the height of the room to be finished: if it is small, the console is mounted to the ceiling, which will visually make it larger.

Molding bend: instructions

High-quality models purchased from specialized retail outlets can easily bend and do so in any direction, at any angle. If difficulties arise in the process of giving the required shape, you need to heat the structure with an electric hair dryer until the desired condition is achieved. Warming up is carried out progressively; bent areas must be secured using self-tapping screws. The lower and upper edges are twisted out a little, and then they go through a process of careful putty.

Bend the molding to create a corner structure, fixed with screws and nails, decorated with a lambrequin

In order to be able to freely bend the molding in any direction - both inward and outward, you must follow certain instructions:

Mark out the lines along which the general installation will be carried out;
Secure the edge of the lines, bend small sections of 10 cm in length;
Secure the upper and lower areas with a screw or nail;
After installation is completed, the previous elements can be partially removed;
If you plan to install flexible and rigid consoles, you need to start with the former.

If you want to install a flexible double-row cornice yourself, it is recommended that you watch the video instructions or look at the corresponding photos.

Types of cornices

Interesting examples in the interior

Decorative semicircular systems will advantageously emphasize the architecture of an unusual room

The most common area of application for flexible curtain rods 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.

Flexible ceiling cornice for room zoning

In addition, elastic fastening systems are used for the following purposes.

Zoning the space of the room

The design allows you to divide the total area of the room into separate parts (for work, rest, study).

Using a flexible cornice to divide and zone a room

Creating screens or canopies over the bed

A profile with curtains above the berth provides protection from drafts, bright sunlight, and harmful insects.

Flexible cornice for attaching a canopy over a bed in a child's room for a girl

Bathroom curtain mounts

A cornice installed in a bathroom is used to zone a combined bathroom or to separate the bath from the rest of the room. This technique is relevant for bathtubs that have a corner, semicircular or round shape.

Flexible curtain rod for the bathroom, zones a combined bathroom or separates the bath itself from the rest of the room

Bay window decorations

Semicircular and round curtains for curtains, mounted on bay windows, balance the proportions of the room and help create an atmosphere of special comfort in the room.

For decorating a bay window, the most convenient design option is a flexible ceiling cornice

Such widespread use of cornices is due to their small size. The designs are almost invisible in the interior, so attention is focused on the curtains or curtains.

To decorate arches and various doorways, a flexible arched cornice made of polyurethane is used

A flexible ceiling cornice is a multifunctional fastening system that, if necessary, can be bent in any direction and at any angle.

Flexible ceiling cornice - an original and simple installation for decorating window curtains

Such structures are made of aluminum and PVC. Both options are practical, however, metal models are capable of holding heavy multi-layer curtains, while plastic ones are used for light curtains and various decor.

Installation of elastic profiles is quite simple: markings are made on the surface for the main fastening points, and then the structure is fixed on the brackets.

Curved cornices are used to decorate window and door openings, highlight separate zones in a room, hang curtains in the bathroom, and create a canopy over a bed.

Flexible cornice is perfect for decorating an arched window

Manufacturing materials

The unusual flexible design has become very popular. It is used to decorate various interiors . In this regard, manufacturers began to use various materials:

aluminum;
plastic;
polyurethane.

Aluminum, due to its technical characteristics, made aluminum construction popular. It is durable, reliable and practical. Thanks to this, the system can support even the heaviest curtains.

The aluminum blank is waterproof, it is not afraid of fire and sudden temperature changes. It can be easily installed on an open balcony, terrace or in the bathroom.

During the manufacturing process, the aluminum structure is treated with a special polymer coating, which protects the product and ensures resistance to deformation. The coating is durable and lasts for the entire life of the cornice.

Aluminum flexible curtains, if necessary, can be painted in any color. To ensure a reliable coating, you need to entrust the work to a specialist.

All these advantages, together with the price of the material, make the strip structure itself expensive. Not every person can afford to buy such a cornice to emphasize the strict style of their room.

The plastic construction cannot be called unclaimed . It has a number of advantages:

large selection of colors and shapes;
it is possible to attach decorative elements such as lambrequins, ribbons or beads;
The structure is very easy to install;
the material is waterproof and heat-resistant;
does not attract dust, so no special care products are required;
practicality in use;
affordable price for good quality.

The disadvantage of the design will be a single-row or double-row profile, while a metal structure can have up to four stripes.

The polyurethane construction deserves special attention. Thanks to the flexibility and plasticity of the material, angles up to 100° can be formed. The advantage of the product is:

heat resistance;
wear resistance;
resistance to chemical ingredients;
reliability;
affordable price.

Twisting structures can also be made from wood, but the cost of the material and painstaking labor will make the product very expensive. It can be made in different shades or simply coated with clear varnish.

A wooden product will not be heat-resistant; it is susceptible to moisture and exposure to various chemicals. These disadvantages limit the scope of use of this design and also complicate its care.

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Installation opening

To mount a hidden curtain, you will need a special niche. It is better to provide for its arrangement at the stage of designing the ceiling composition. If you do not provide for this element in advance, you will subsequently have to either dismantle part of the ceiling or create a special structure that will cover the installed suspension.

The width dimensions of the recess must be calculated in such a way that the curtains hung on the curtain installed there do not touch the window sill. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the possible installation of additional elements, such as lighting.

In length, the assembled part should be 20–30 centimeters longer than the window opening on each side or extend from one wall to the other. The second option will help create a feeling of more space.

Possible alternatives

In some situations, a cornice on a window opening will simply be inappropriate.
Then you can use regular fishing line, string or thick thread, which will need to be attached to the wall in certain places. Plastic lightweight curtain hooks are hung on it. Another option for attaching curtains to the wall without a special design is hooks. They are screwed directly to the surface of the wall or ceiling. The disadvantage of this design is the fact that it will not be able to move. But the curtain can be removed and washed at any time - it’s not difficult.

The considered options are used in the interior of a country house or a rented apartment.

If the ceiling is made of gypsum board

When installing such a ceiling covering, the easiest option for creating a recess for the cornice is to provide it in advance in the assembled composition. To do this, the ceiling frame must end before reaching the wall on which the window is located. After covering the frame with plasterboard, there will be space near the window, which will be used for installing curtains.

The second option is to create an opening using a three-dimensional figure protruding above the plane of the ceiling.

Assembling it is also easy - according to the dimensions of the future niche, a frame is assembled from an aluminum profile in the shape of the letter “P” and attached to the ceiling according to pre-made markings. Afterwards, the mounted frame is covered with plasterboard. It turns out to be a kind of beam, which all that remains is to be puttied and brought into line with the rest of the decor of the ceiling - painted, covered with wallpaper or decorated with another decorative coating.