Suitable cornice selection
The right cornice is this one who responds to the selected by you way of hanging up and the movement of the curtain regarding to the type of the premise (the room).
!!! It is IMPORTANT to weight the same place of the fitting according the protrusion of the radiators or concave windows. Then the traverses should be fitted ahead but for the pipe is used longer cross-beam or extensor to the cross-beam.
Cutting
In case of need the cornices could be cut easy by handsaw.
Accessories
In the store Dom Harmonia ensures all necessity accessories, spare parts for your cornice – hooks, stoppers, cross-beams, etc.
Cleaning of the cornices shall be done only by wet piece of cloth without any detergents with abrasive elements or acid detergents.
Especially for the cornice built by yellow material, a polish by special paste for yellow materials is recommended at least twice in the year.
With roulette and pencil
In case of already fitted or selected cornice you can require for sewing your curtains.
It is important to check the height of the already sewed curtain from-to and the size of the cornice. And to check to how many pieces the curtain shall be divided.
Do not hesitate to explain in detail to avoid possible faults.
If you intend to renew your old curtains or to buy a new one the most important thing prior is to answer a few questions:
1.how will I fix the curtains to the ledge – according the usual way by small hooks, by belts, with bonds, by built in caps or…
2. I want my cornice to be:
A traverse PVC
B traverse aluminium
C flexible profile for oval shapes
D pipe with rings and gutter
E string cornice
3.only curtains or curtains and hangings will be necessary
(Thin and thick or only thick)
4.is it necessary a mechanism of the cornice ( command) for movement of the curtain or the curtain will move mechanically (by hand)
5.what is the shape of the windows and what is the opportunity for cornice installation
Remember! There are no standard windows. If you want your curtains and cornices to be produced exactly under the measurements of your windows, read below.
A. There are PVC traverses with one, two and three gutters. This type cornices are the most widely distributed and they are not expensive. We suggest many fit accessories and variants. The three guttered are
used more rarely and in cases when it is foreseen a drapery to be fixed to the thin and thick curtain.
Sizes
The size of the traverse is taken usually from wall to wall. It is possible to cover and only the window (20 cm shall be leaved from the both sides) so for this purpose we recommend the usage of ended angles. Maximum size 3.5 m. An additional element shall be spliced in case of necessity. There are ended angles too.
Installation
The traverses might be fixed on the ceiling. It is possible and on the wall by Г-shaped metal crossbeams at an interval of 50 cm.
If there is no foreseen niche at the ceiling where the traverse could be fitted to be invisible, we offer a decorative profile – blind in different colours.
B. Aluminum cornices MOTTURA
you can require cornices for upright or oval walls, for arched or bay-windows. These cornices are white powder covered. They can be supplied with a mechanism for curtain movement. The aluminum traverse are strong, much more durable and ensure a glade movement.
Sizes
You could take the sizes but for more complicated shapes or ovals we would recommend our specialist. Maximum size is 6 m. Show what the movement of the curtain will be (in one or two directions) and what will be the position of the command
(from the left or from the right).
Installation
The aluminum cornices could be fitted directly on the ceiling or on the wall
by Г-shaped cross-beams. This cornice is more elegant and there is no need of hiding it by additional blind. It can be supplement with mantovana for drapery fitting.
C. Flexible PVC cornice for oval walls
It is suitable for fitting on oval walls with niches. It is compliable for one- or two-roll curtains. It could be bended according the position of the fitting straps. This profile is not notably refined but the curtain might be sewed so that it could hide the cornice.
Sizes
You could take the sizes. No need of model. All you need is the length of the oval. The size of the profile is unlimited (to 50 m.).
Installation
The installation is made usually on the ceiling. For double cornice – two profiles should be fitted one after other.
It is not suitable for upright zones.
- Cornice for one or two curtains.
If you want to impress with the detail and to finish the conception of the curtain, if you have already chosen your curtain to be fitted by built caps, bonds or belts – this is your cornice.
We offer pipes and elements Ф12,Ф16,Ф20 ,Ф28, etc. Great diversity in colours and adapters. They are produced from yellow material, chrome, steel, aluminum, wood, etc. The curtain could be fitted by ring and hook or only by hook in gutters in the pipe (profile).
Sizes
The pipe cornice usually covers only the windows (comes out of the both sides at 20 cm.) but it can join together window and door or two windows. Maximum size to 5 m. For bigger sizes it could be spliced. In case of sizes over 2.00 m. the cross-beams for fitting are desired to be three and to be consistent with the separation of the curtain. It is necessary the distance between the window and the curtain to be at least 15-20 cm for good-looking.
Installation
You can fit the pipe cornices directly on the wall and more rarely on the ceiling and according the condition that the cornice is not double. In this case two similar cornices one beyond other should be fitted
This cornice is very elegant and there is no need of hiding it by drapery. It is possible for decoration the band to be wrapped like a shawl for to contribute the design of the curtain.
- String cornice for one or two light curtains.
If you want to impress by elegance and to decorate only by sheer materials – this is your cornice. Cross-beams are for fitting on one or two opposite walls. An average cross-beam is offered for heavier curtains.
Sizes
String cornice may usually covers only the window (from the both sides with 20 cm.) but it can and reaches from wall to wall. Maximum size to 5 m. It is not spliced. In case of sizes over 2.20 m an additional average cross-beam is need for fitting to the purpose bigger stability. Suitable for all type windows.
Installation
You can fit the string cornice directly on the wall and more rarely on the ceiling and according the condition that the cornice is not double. In this case two similar one beyond other should be fitted
This cornice is very modern and lying.
If you need assistance, please contact our competent stuff.
They will kindly answer and give a correct advice.