The curtain cornice in the bathroom refers to the number of objects, without which in some cases it is not necessary. If there is an angular radius bath in the room, then the installation of a semicircular cornice is required.
And for a round, located in the center of the room or the wall, you need a circular option. . In some cases, round and arc cornices with curtains are installed above the shower pallets. Tell how to choose semicircular and round cores for the bathroom.
Peculiarities
Semicircular cornices for the bathroom, unlike direct, Mixed not to the opposite walls of the room, but to adjacent Therefore, they do not use a telescopic (sliding) mechanism with a spring. Similarly, straight rods for curtains are often fixed.
This method of fastening is very simple, but does not differ reliability, so telescopic rods with a spring are not recommended for rooms that children visit.
In some models of arcuate cornices there is a telescopic mechanism, but their mounting to the wall is made by self-draws.
The installation of semicircular cornices will necessarily require drilling walls, and in some cases the ceiling, since such structures are often further fixed with vertical suspensions. It is necessary for greater reliability of the attachment if the semicircular eaves is made of aluminum-based alloy, which is a rather soft metal. Without additional suspensions, the aluminum design may gradually cross under the weight of the curtains.
Fastening to the ceiling (no less than 3 points) is required for round cornices of large diameters. Correspondures with smaller diameters can be fixed on adjacent walls. Small mounted on two mounts in one wall.
Also on sale arcuate cornices which are mounted between opposite walls. Such crossbars for the curtains have a very small protrusion - standard it is 15 cm. They are suitable for rectangular baths installed in small premises.
A small curvature of the rod gives more space behind the curtain, which is very convenient.
Review of varieties
Radius curtains for the bathroom are two types:
- hard;
- flexible.
The second type is, as a rule, universal designs, which can be given any shape in assembly, including arcuate (semicircular). For this, the profile you just need to bend on a predetermined pattern, which is made taking into account the shape of the bathroom. There are such eaves from aluminum alloy. Semicircular and round rigid structures for hanging the curtains in most cases are made of steel.
Metal cornices are made in different colors:
- chromium;
- White;
- gold;
- silver;
- bronze;
- Black and others.
The first two are usually found in standard models, the other colors, as a rule, can be chosen when ordering a product according to an individual project.
Included with the cornice sometimes go hooks / rings for curtains. Otherwise, they are purchased separately. Rings / hooks for curtains can be several types:
- Closed - put on cornice until the installation process is completed;
- With a closing mechanism - allow you to remove the scope, without removing the eaves;
- Unlocked - A convenient location of the curtains, but there is a possibility that it will be possible to accidentally pull the curtain cloth from several rings / hooks, if it is sharply delayed or open.
Also, the curtain can be kept on the crossbar with the help of chapers - rings that are sewn into the canvas itself.
The manufacturer usually indicates whether it is possible to trim the arc and suspension, if necessary, if it comes in the kit.
By the number of rows, semicircular eaves are single-row or double row. You can hang 2 rows of curtains on the double row, and you can use the second arc for towels.
Materials
The main materials from which round and semicircular structures are manufactured, this is:
- stainless steel;
- painted steel;
- Aluminium alloy;
- plastic.
Fully plastic structures in these types of eaves are rarely found, separate parts are sometimes made of plastic.
The most reliable option is stainless steel.
Examples in the interior
Semicircular and round bathroom cornice - This is not only a functional element in the interior, but also decorative. Therefore, when it is elected, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the technical characteristics, but also how well it will be combined with the rest of the items in the room.
If the cornice is metallic, then it is better to choose it in the color of plumbing (mixers, cranes, pipes, etc.).
Round bubble cornice can be a very meaningful detail in the interiors decorated in different styles. It can be installed both above the baths and above the shower pallets. Such a cornice is an important element in the decoration of the room, as the curtain is hanging on it, which can be made with a bright stroke in the setting. Curtain can be decorated with a suitable curtain holder.
Round cornice sometimes install not only over round baths, but also above oval - It will be needed if the bath is used to take the soul. The round design can be used in the interiors in the style of Provence or Country, for which the tubes are characterized by rounded forms.
Radius eaves - a good solution for angular baths of a symmetric form.
Premises in which such structures are mounted, can be decorated in a variety of styles. Wherein It is not necessary to follow some one of them. Mixing different styles when decorating one room (eclectic, fusion) is quite acceptable. In the bathroom there may be only a few parts from another style, for example, the curtains, wallpapers in the top of the walls - and this will already be enough to make the room acquired the original and stylish look.
On how to install a flexible profile cornice for a curtain in the bathroom, see the following video.