The use of decorative polyurethane beams allows you to hide small wall defects or ceiling and at the same time make the interior of the room exquisite and original. We will consider the features of the use and manufacture of polyurethane beams further.
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Polyurethane beams: Advantages and Use in the interior
Polyurethane beams made under the tree, in appearance are no different from ordinary wooden beams, although in a practical sense, have several advantages over them:
- easy weight - polyurethane lighter material than a tree, so such beams do not load the design, they are easily mounted and held well on the ceiling and walls;
- the presence of an empty space inside the polyurethane beams allows to hide the small irregularities of the surfaces on which they are installed, communication pipes and wires are well placed in such beams;
- installation of a polyurethane beam does not require special knowledge and special tools;
- polyurethane beams are distinguished by resistance to moisture, temperature drops, ultraviolet;
- data beams are absolutely non-regulations, so provide complete fire safety and assume the installation of electrical wiring in them.
Installing several decorative console beams and fastening their belts will create an excellent country style interior. This type of decorative finish fills the room with comfort, style and romance. Special attachment of the beams on the ceiling and on the walls, visually increases them and expands.
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Installation of decorative beams will allow you to decorate almost any room style. They are mounted both on the ceiling and walls. With a competent approach to the choice of coloring and the structure of the beams, the room will become elegant and festive.
The classic style of the room, which implies the presence of direct angles and lines is well combined with the beams of a moderate color scheme in the form of black or brown. The texture is missing or imitates the tree.
If there is an openwork ornamental elements in the classic interior, it is recommended to install the beams trimmed with artistic painting or carvings. In addition, it will not be superfluous to decorate with paint or decorative plaster.
In modern style directions, decorative beams with a smooth surface, made in bright colors, are used in modern style. With the help of beams, it is possible to dilute and revive the monotonous interior.
Country or Provence style assumes the installation of dark or light polyurethane beams that imitate the tree very well.
In addition to the above advantages of the beams of their polyurethane, it should be noted:
- lower cost, compared with natural wood beams;
- the ability to attach such beams on designs from drywall and fragile walls, since the weight of such a design is lighter;
- such beams, unlike wooden, are not exposed to fungus or mold, they are more durable and lungs in care;
- polyurethane beams are characterized by plenty of color and textural gamma.
Functional Polyurethane beams for wood
Polyurethane beams are also called false beams, as they are able to fully simulate the necessary texture. Functionally, this material has several assignments. It is well hiding small surface defects, in addition, it serves as a place to install communications in the form of electrical wiring, air conditioning systems, etc.
Country style implies the use of rash balk. These materials are able to decorate not only residential premises, but also look great in public institutions, like cafes, bars, restaurants.
Polyurethane under the tree is able to mimic oak, spruce, pine, beech and other species of trees. With the help of such beams, it becomes possible to imitate an old castle, a rural life or tavern.
As additional elements on the surfaces of the beams, belts, forged bands, on which rivets are located. The room with beams looks more comfortable and kindly.
Polyurethane rash balks - installation features
Installation of polyurethane rash balks begins with the work of marking, the surface to which they will be attached. It needs to designate wedges that secure the beams.
For mounting beams use clins of bars. For their manufacture, a tree is required, which exactly copies the cavity of the beam. This cavity has a trapezoidal cavity and similar to the shape of the bar. For its fixation requires the presence of dowels and screws. They fix the wedge of the beam on the central and side parts.
Installation of wedges is performed with an interval of one meter, so when making markup, draw not only the installation location of the bars, but also the trajectory of the beam mounting.
In the process of installing the beams on the surface of the wall or ceiling, it is necessary to pre-apply adhesive for working with polyurethane materials. This procedure will ensure not so much fixation, but the absence of slots between the beam and the wall.
Next, the falling beams on the wedges and their fastening with self-tapping screws occurs. At this point, you will need to put marks on the side parts of the wedges. The decorative bracket or belt will help close the location of the fixation of the beam with the bar. If necessary, thereby collect several beams in one attachment.
When the false beams are collected, proceed to installing consoles, these items are optional and perform a decorative function and mimic sub-samples.
Pay attention to the presence of correct lighting, as polyurethane beams are empty, they assume the installation of wiring and embedded lamps. As mentioned earlier, polyurethane is a fireproof material, although it has a certain temperature range from -55 to +75 degrees. Therefore, the power of the lamps that are installed in a polyurethane decorative beam should not exceed 0.5 kW, so as not to provoke the melting and crystallization of the material.
When installing wiring inside the beams, it is recommended to use a protective shell, such as a corrugated hose. Note that if necessary, the holes are pre-tried in wedges in the installation of wires or other communications.
The diameter of the finest corrugated channel cable is one centimeter, so the minimum hole in the wedge-timber was 1.2-1.5 cm. To install hole luminaires cut into a knife, in a ratio with the diameter of the console cartridge.
Tip: When wiring electrical wires in polyurethane beam, use metal corrugated cable channels. Since the plastic cable channels, in the case of a short circuit, the inner surface of the beam will occur.
To carry out a parallel connection of point-type lamps, special loops are made, their construction is possible in combination with a corrugated hose. When cutting the loop, the unnecessary areas of the corrugations are cut off.
Decorative beams made of polyurethane under the tree do it yourself
An independent manufacture of polyurethane decorative beams implies preliminary preparation of a mixture of polyurethane. This material is characterized by high strength and duration of operation, so the beams from it will serve not one dozen years.
To produce a polyurethane at home, the presence of a polymer with a stroke - PFL is 100. The main difference from alternative polymers is the absence of foaming when oxygen contact.
This material is sold in packaging by kilograms in the form of a Curatron hardener or Kuramina. In addition, it will take the presence of adhesive lubricant, which will prevent the sticking of polyurethane to the form.
After buying the necessary materials, you will need to prepare a tool:
- weights with weights;
- set of empty metal jars;
- construction or household hair dryer.
The surface for work should be smooth and clean. When working with polymers, keep in mind that they are unstable before moisture, so it is stored no more than 30 days in a dry room and hermetically closed container. With long-term storage, it is required to periodically dry the polymer mixture.
Start work with the preparation of the form. To do this, first determine the type of beam, which will be manufactured. In the manufacture of a semicircular beam made of polyurethane with their own hands, the presence of a plastic pipe of this diameter as two beams will be required. This pipe is cut in half with the help of hacksaw, and its edges are cleaned with sandpaper. The resulting segment will serve as a beam. At the same time, if it is planned to be reused, it is required to lubricate the surface using an anti-adhesive tape.
Before the main preparation of the solution, it is better to work out several times on small portions, make, for example, decorative elements to beams, and then the beams themselves. War down the bank and clean it from moisture, if available. Pour into it the polymer mixture and calculate its weight without taking into account the bank. For example, the weight of the polymer will be 1 kg, then this amount of material will require seventeen percent of the hardener, that is, 170 grams.
Add a polymer to one bank, and hardener to another, and then warm both banks with a hair dryer. Their temperature should be at 125 degrees. To determine the desired heating temperature, look at the hardener and the polymer if they have a liquid transparent consistency, then it's time to stop heating. Hold them at this temperature about 30 minutes, and then reduce it to sixty degrees. The polymer at such a temperature is rather viscous, but when touched barely hot. It is recommended to take a rag for mixing the mixture, since in the heated state it is pretty lipot to the hands. Gradually heated hardener and pour it into small portions into a can with a polymer, while use a wooden wand for mixing them. At the same time, small bubbles should be formed, so do not rush to mix the polymer with a hardener.
When the mass is homogeneous leave it for a few seconds and proceed to pouring it into the form. Note that it is necessary to constantly warm the finished mixture.
After the spill, wait about 30 minutes, and then heat the finished mixture to a temperature of 100 degrees and this temperature is required to be maintained within two to six hours. Enjoy the material to fifty degrees and remove the finished beam out of the form. Leave parts warm for a few days, and better for a week. To increase the service life of the beams, cover their outer part with liquid polyurethane.
In addition, it is possible to use a brass cabinet instead of a hair dryer, as it is very easy to heat the material to the desired temperature. For permanent manufacturing of products from polyurethane, it is recommended to produce a vacuum mixer, which will help speed up the polymer compound procedure with a hardener.
Conduct the procedure in the absence of extraneous if you make polyurethane beams indoors, then take care of the presence of an exhaust or good natural ventilation.
Beams are bonded with each other with glue for polyurethane products. Make several cuts on the surface that will help imitate wood beams. Painting the surface is possible.
Imitation of polyurethane beams implies the manufacture of beams from foam. To do this, you will need a foam used when insulating the house, thickness from 5 cm. Cut it in such a way that the beams of the required size and shape are obtained. With the help of liquid nails or glue, connect the sliced \u200b\u200bsections with each other. Make several dents on the surface, cuts, cut, so it will be able to simulate the surface of the real beam. Using putty, cover the surface, attach to the place and paint in the desired color.
Polyurethane decorative beam - Features
Polyurethane is a versatile material that acquires any forms, sizes and textures. Therefore, manufacturers produce beams differing not only in thickness and sizes, but also by density.
Polyurethane is able to imitate wood, metal, while imitation of the tree allows to make polyurethane beams for any variety of wood, such as cherry, beech, oak, plum, etc.
Each type of polyurethane beam under the tree is different in shades and saturation. The most common sizes of the beam are models 9x6, 6x12, 12x12, 19x17, 20x13. The length of the beams is from two to five meters. Also possible option for the order of polyurethane beams under the order.
Please note that the unpainted polyurethane beams cost two times cheaper than painted.
