We tell about the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution and give examples as it may look in the interior.
When laying the floor covering, the plinth is mounted. It closes an ugly junction between the floor and the wall. But not everyone likes this protruding element. If you want the plane to be smooth, choose the plinth of the hidden editing. We'll figure it out what it is, we will reveal the possibilities for its use in the interior.
All about the plinth of the hidden editing
Features of decorationPros and cons
Possible interior solutions
- Invisible effect
- contrasting edging
- shadow seam
- Effect of soaring wall
- Illuminated
Features of the decorative element
The plinth of the hidden installation, as well as its overhead analog, is designed to mask the inesttic gap between the wall and floor surface. Despite this, they are very different from each other. The usual bar is superimposed on top of the wall and fixes to it, the hidden is mounted in the wall surface. At the end of the installation, it turns out a flat plane, without convexities.
Structurally, the panel of this type consists of two elements: a metal profile and a decorative plank. Metal profile is fixed on the base at the draft finish. Then the wall is aligned with plasterboard or plaster. In the latter case, the profile serves as a beacon when plastered. The aligned surface is sweeping under painting or blending wallpaper. At the last stage, a decorative plank is installed.
The dimensions and design of the hidden baseline in different manufacturers can vary somewhat, but the design of everyone is the same. The height of the plank usually does not exceed 100 mm. Registration depends on the material from which the decorative plank is manufactured. Most often it is aluminum or from MDF, but there are models from plastics and wood.
The metal element is decorated with spraying or plastic coating. Color and texture can be different. Planks from MDF are most often ground under painting. After installation, they are painted in tone or on the contrast with the main finish. Models that imitate the wood of various breeds, stone are produced.
Plinth profiles differ in shape. There are models with channels for cables, you can hide the wires from the electrical appliances. Another kind of hidden plinths is designed to place the backlight. They provide a channel for LED tape. It may be in the middle, top or bottom of the decorative plank.
Another difference in hidden baselings for the floor is a way of installation. Aluminum profile in any case is placed equally. But the top plank is attached differently. It can be fixed on clips or glued with a special durable glue. There are self-adhesive models. It is enough to remove the protective film and press the part to the metal profile.
Advantages and shortcomings
Unusual still decorative element has significant advantages. We list the main.pros
- Aesthetically masks technological joints of the outdoor and wall coating.
- A large number of design options, which makes it possible to create interesting designer solutions.
- Ability to arrange a backlight. And this can be done in different versions.
- The location of the plank in the wall plane is convenient when placing furniture, it can be moved close to the wall.
- Surfaces are smooth, without protrusions and bulges, so they do not accumulate dirt and dust. Cleaning is becoming easier.
- The presence of cable channels allows you to mask the wires from the electrical appliances.
The deficiencies at the decor are a bit, but they are significant. You must know about them who choose it.
Minuses
- Complex installation of the plinth of the hidden editing. Fastening the insert plank does not cause difficulties, so it may seem that everything is very simple. But the most complicated is the installation of the aluminum profile. You will need literally the jewelry work of the finishers to set the planks on the same level around the perimeter of the room, and on them plaster or plasterboard to align the wall surface.
- High price. The price includes metal products and a decorative plank, installation. The latter depends on the qualification of the brigade of the finishers. But it is necessary to understand that only professionals can cope with such complex work. Their services are not suiced.
How to use hidden plinth in the interior
The choice of plinth of the hidden editing makes it possible to use many unusual spectacular solutions. We give some interesting options.Solid plane
Lamets can be made as imperceptible as possible. Then the MDF is chosen as a decorative insert. Between the main surface and the plank, the minimum possible gap leaves. After decoration, the wall surface is painted. Together with her in the same tone paint and insert. The result is the effect of a solid plane that dopes to the floor.
Important moment: for staining inserts it is worth choosing only washing paint, and tooling it into the tone of the main one. It is necessary so that the coating can be washed, as it gets stronger. In the photo hidden plinth for the floor in the tone of the wall decoration.
Contrasting edging
In such a design, the color of the decorative element differs from the tone of the walls. It can be a bright contrast or difference in several tones. Select the shade if an element is mounted from MDF under painting, or ready-made lamellas. Flooring manufacturers produce hidden plinths with inserts in the color of the laminate or parquet board. It turns out perfectly accurate falling into the floor tone. There may be an interesting combination with a brilliant metal, also play with the width of the edging. It depends on the interior design.
Shadow sow
In such cases, leave the gap between the insert and the wall surface. Its value can be different, but usually a very narrow or very wide version is not chosen. As a material, the MDF is chosen under painting, painted in one tone with the wall. As a result, it turns out a flat plane with a beautifully edging room with a thin shadow seam.
Effect of haring wall
In this case, the decorative insert refuses. For installation, choose a special profile of anodized aluminum. It is durable, does not deteriorate under the influence of moisture. After installation, the surface aligned on the upper edge surface hangs over the bar, which creates an interesting effect. It seems visually that it does not apply to the floor, but hear over it. To enhance the effect, use backlight. This technique is used not only inside the apartment, but also outside. Similarly, some facade elements of the house are made.
Backlight
The hidden plinth with illumination looks effectively. Channels for LED tape can be located on top, or in the middle of the insert element. There are models with several rows of channels. The backlight, depending on the brightness and color of the system, can perform the role of a night light, create an "steam effect".
The hidden plinth is good for different interiors, but it is indispensable for minimalist. He expressively emphasizes their simplicity and conciseness. It is especially good, it combines with the "chip" of minimalism - the doors of the hidden editing. They do not have a platband, so ordinary planks look inappropriate.
