From carved wood and plywood you can make so many decorative items and useful little things that it is stupid to limit the scope of the work. In fact, it can be absolutely anything that your imagination can handle: boxes, covers for decorative and collectible books, lampshades, panels, shutters, furniture elements, trim, cornices... But the most attractive thing about creating exclusive works is that anyone can do them willing, if he puts in a certain amount of effort.
Wood carving: photographs, drawings and sketches
The main key to success in creating interesting things with slotted carvings is the choice of pattern. It is he who conveys the overall concept and sets the aesthetic tone for the entire product.
The easiest way for beginners is to make geometric patterns, as in the photo.
Carved designs of floral and animal themes are classic ornaments for any field of application.
Inscriptions - modern version application of wood and plywood carving. At the same time, you are unlikely to be able to find drawings and sketches on the Internet - they will have to be drawn up purely individually. personal requirements to sizes, fonts, words.
Stencils for slotted threads
However, unlike cut-out inscriptions on plywood, drawings with plant, animal and fantasy themes can be found on the Internet. So feel free to choose the stencils you like for your album, and you’ll have plenty of ideas for creativity for a long time!
The simplest sketches are suitable both for training at the very beginning of the process of making products, and can also become separate elements complex design. For example, this is how carved houses are decorated.
More complex templates will require some skill and patience, but the results are worth it. Such pictures can serve as an independent product, even as a gift.
Entire compositions with an idea and meaning usually serve either as a separate work or form the basis of a work.
Tools for slotted carving: jigsaw or router
However, choosing a design is only a third of the success. Another important aspect, which must be considered before starting the work itself. Namely, the choice of tool that will be used to carve wood or plywood.
Depends on the equipment:
- how thin the thread will be;
- complexity of pictures;
- cutting speed;
- accuracy of work.
Therefore, it is important to evaluate all the pros, cons, capabilities and limitations of each of the traditional sawing tools:
A jigsaw is a device for shaped cutting of parts. Hand tools The work is quite labor-intensive, but allows you to very accurately cut according to the drawing. Power tools allow you to quickly produce shaped plywood products, but require caution.
A milling cutter is a tool thanks to which flat-relief slotted threads acquire a thinner and more complete appearance. It is with its help that you can round edges, remove chips, make valances, and carry out the most complex cutting.
Theoretically, a milling cutter can do the same work as a jigsaw, and even more, but in fact, such handling of the tool is fraught with its rapid failure and frequent replacement of the frieze.
Materials for slotting threads
In most cases, plywood is chosen for this type of work - it is uniformly thin, has a pleasant color and structure, and does not suffer from further use or storage, unlike solid wood. It is the choice of material that becomes the third pillar of successful work.
The modern market is replete with different types of materials, so it’s easy to get confused. For this work you should choose:
- FC plywood - harmless to humans and the environment, durable, easy to cut, practical;
- FB plywood is also safe for humans, but resistant to aggressive environments, since it undergoes special processing and receives protective covering, because of which it may cost an order of magnitude more.
Note! Do not under any circumstances choose to interior work FSF class plywood - it is treated with carcinogenic preservatives and is permissible for use only in the fresh air - they are excellent for lining a bathhouse or a house outside.
Photos of carved wooden houses
For Russia, slotted carving is of particular importance as a decoration for building facades. Since ancient times, ornaments carved on birch bark and other similar materials have been decorating huts, bathhouses, and churches, as photographs colorfully demonstrate.
Video of wood milling with a hand router
If you have just decided to try your hand at curly slotted carving, it would be a good idea to watch a video with a master class. It will help you better understand how drawings are created and how such home beauty appears.
Simple platbands in the color of the roof of a wooden house
The casing plays a very important role. The creation of the front part of the house should be treated with full responsibility. After all, the first opinion about the owner of the house is determined by how the building looks externally. This is the “face” of the entire structure. That is why caring owners try to make it unique and individual. Thanks to the finishing of not only walls, but also windows, it is possible to obtain unsurpassed results. Platbands are able to create the integrity of the composition, visually enlarge or reduce window openings. With their help you can achieve any visual effect.
Wooden house with platbands with a floral pattern
Platband - a traditional element of facade decor
Platbands have been used since ancient times. These are traditional and well-loved. Naturally, platbands are not installed on apartment buildings. They are meant to decorate. With their help, it is possible to change the appearance of the house beyond recognition. Simple design creates a fabulous effect.
> Platbands for plastic windows - what they are, why they are needed and how to install them
Hi all!
On weekends, my family and I went to visit friends at their dacha and celebrated their dacha housewarming.
The house turned out great, but the window design immediately caught my eye. The joints between the window structure and the wall were not done very nicely.
Upon arrival home, I sent my specialist to them to install the platbands.
Now the connecting seam is securely hidden, and the window trim looks decent.
Are your windows properly decorated? If not, then read what’s what, next.
Do-it-yourself procedure for finishing plastic windows
The finishing of plastic windows is regulated by standards. If we take preliminary work, then this is GOST 30971. You can see with your own eyes how the window perimeter is finished, where anchor plates need to be used (Appendix B), why a vapor barrier membrane is needed.
Compliance with the standards almost guarantees that the structure will not be blown away by the wind, and the mounting foam will not crumble, leaving the frame without support.
In fact, it is the method of fastening, and not the finishing of plastic windows, that causes the most controversy.
Concerning finishing works, then one can practically observe the same thing here.
Helpful advice!
Finishing of plastic windows consists of installing window sills, slopes and trim.
And so that it all looks beautiful. Actually, the topic of conversation today is about finishing plastic windows.
Once the frame installation is complete, we usually see a bare span with sections polyurethane foam. As can be seen from the standards, it is necessary to cover it from the inside with a vapor barrier membrane, which is what is recommended to be done if the builders forgot to do this.
Even before finishing the plastic windows. This ensures the outflow of moisture from the thermal insulation layer, and water tends to penetrate everywhere.
Have you noticed these plastic plugs on the outside of the frame? Did you think that these were installation elements that had nothing to do with the finishing of plastic windows? The plugs cover the holes leading directly to the glass unit.
This eliminates the suction cup effect caused by multiple rubber seals. Which is aggravated by the presence of moisture inside.
How? And like this. Moisture will still penetrate inside the plastic window through the seals. As a result, it would be difficult to open the sash, and also to remove the double-glazed window itself if necessary.
The successful operation of plastic windows shows that these measures are not superfluous. This means that a vapor barrier membrane, regulated by the standard, is also needed to keep the insulation dry.
A vapor barrier membrane still costs more than film for greenhouses, so hotheads came up with the following scenario:
- Needed instead vapor barrier film for finishing plastic windows, buy polyethylene for greenhouses.
- Then a rolling machine is taken, similar to the one used in the USSR for manual laying of asphalt. This is a shaft of decent diameter that rotates freely on the grips of a long handle.
- The shaft in our case is made of even logs. For example, you can try to find a suitable log in a store and cut off enough of it so that it is not difficult to roll.
- The cylinder is seated as evenly as possible using small sharp nails. It's done like this. You need to drive the nails in row by row and bite them off at a sharp angle with pliers. The job is the same, and don’t forget that you only need to leave a small spike on the surface.
- The resulting unit (don’t forget about the handle) is used to roll polyethylene for finishing plastic windows.
The essence of this invention is this. Everyone knows that a vapor barrier membrane does allow water to pass through. Yes, yes, it’s just that the penetration speed is very limited. This is what we need it for.
As we already said, moisture will still penetrate everywhere. As a result, the thermal insulation loses part or all of its capabilities. There are a number of other negative factors.
If we tightly seal a layer of mineral wool, then condensation will probably form inside when the temperature drops. All this will rot (bacteria are also everywhere). Nothing good will come of it.
The point is that excess moisture will gradually evaporate through the vapor barrier membrane. And new water will no longer penetrate in such a volume as to cause any negative consequences.
Ordinary holey polyethylene will let water in in large portions. It will be outside precipitation, and in the room there are people living, breathing, emitting steam.
Why does Malysheva say that in winter we have low levels of relative humidity in our apartment?
Steam leaves concrete buildings under the influence of heating systems.
Have you ever wondered in what ways he does this? Right! Through concrete walls and other paths.
As a result, polyethylene allows water to pass through well in places - namely water, not steam - and otherwise creates an airtight storage facility. The liquid will accumulate inside, look for a way out and not find it.
Condensation will also accumulate in droplets on the inner surface of the polymer. In general, this is not the best solution to save on such a small thing as a vapor barrier membrane. But for those who are especially persistent, we will still give an example.
So imagine:
- Rain is coming. The drops got behind the plastic window frames and reached our leaky polyethylene.
- It's like trying to hold water in a sieve. Through small holes in the film, moisture will rush inside.
- Mineral wool (polyurethane foam to a much lesser extent) is perfectly saturated with liquid. Then the rain will pass. But the moisture will remain inside. We believe there is no need to explain how difficult it is to dry cotton wool. Anyone who doesn’t believe it should try washing the mattress in their bathroom. And then in the comments he will share his impressions of how – willingly or not – the cotton wool was dried in it.
The difference between a vapor barrier membrane is that it does not allow water to pass through. Quite quite. Steam, yes, but not drops of water.
So, any finishing work begins by checking the presence of a vapor barrier membrane.
If this step is missed, then you need to fill the gaps in construction knowledge with your own actions.
Let us also mention that applications polyurethane foam also does not eliminate the need to install a vapor barrier membrane, but we’ll save a joke about this for another time, because the review is too long.
Installation of slopes and trim of plastic windows
We would also like to add that in order to lay a vapor barrier film, sometimes you need to slightly trim off the excess polyurethane foam. So! The starting profile is placed first. Most of all, it resembles the old Russian letter G.
That is, unlike the modern one, another stick hangs down from the end, about a third of the distance to the base. So here it is.
Use semi-cylindrical screws to screw this profile with the long side outwards around the perimeter of the window. The upper edge of the letter G rests on the edge of the window, forming a beautiful joint.
You need to put a sheathing under the other edge of the slopes. A small-thick strip is nailed along the perimeter of the inside of the window opening. What is the value in centimeters?
Choose from two considerations:
- When installed on dowel-nails, the wood should not crack.
- The clamping screws used during installation will go in here at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The thickness and width of the slats should be just enough for this. So that again there are no cracks.
The next step is to install the slopes in place. Their inner end, adjacent to the room, is usually bifurcated under the F-profile.
It is customary to fill the gap with a bead or a piece of plastic for greater strength and more rigid fastening.
The slope is inserted into the starting profile, then the opposite end is screwed onto the sheathing. The corner joints will be covered by platbands. In fact, this is an F-profile that needs to be slipped under the slope with the middle edge.
To do this, the places where there are self-tapping screws should be trimmed by 20 - 30 mm. Carefully insert the platbands.
All that remains is to seal the corners with sealant. Silicone glue is applied in a thin stream in all corners, the excess is removed with a board or directly by hand. The finishing of the plastic windows is not finished yet.
The window sill remains, and many rightfully consider it main part all the work.
A self-respecting building materials company always creates training videos on how to use its products. This way, the buyer can immediately see what is being charged for and is more willing to spend money.
As for the window sills, the Werzalit company did their best here. They offer three options for interior decoration.
We do not exclude, however, that there are others:
1. The first method is based on the use of ordinary cement. While the solution is being prepared, you need to level the window sill. One end of the profile sits under the window, the other hangs over the wall.
This is a separate conversation, because many people do not like this position of the window sill. A grown man can easily break his profile if he sits down. This is why Werzalit limits the maximum overhang of the window sill to ten centimeters.
Note!
Werzalit limits the maximum overhang of the window sill to ten centimeters.
In each place you need to put exactly enough so that the window sill stands horizontally. It is recommended to use only hardwood impregnated with antiseptics for this purpose.
The cement is not applied all over, but in large cakes. And opposite each one, on the inside of the window sill, fastening plates of an intricate configuration are attached.
For a day (minimum), the window sill is pressed against the top of the window opening with special spacers. In everyday life this is replaced with good, weighty bricks.
2. In the second case, installation is carried out entirely with glue. Moreover, the bases of the planks should stick to the window opening, and between the planks you need to anoint.
It turns out enough robust design, and after drying, the gaps can be filled with polyurethane foam or heat-insulating material. The training video even recommends laying mineral wool.
3. Installation on steel consoles is also carried out using glue.
This was an overview of how plastic windows are finished.
source: remvizor.ru
Carved plastic window frames with photo
Plastic window frames have a number of advantages over wooden ones: they do not rot, do not dry out over time, and are not affected by fungus.
The functions are the same as those of wood: close the joints of the window frame with the wall, prevent moisture from penetrating into the installation gaps, increase the heat-insulating and sound-proofing characteristics of windows.
Carved plastic window frames (see photo) are most often used for PVC windows, but can also be used for wooden structures: their color, design and texture are very diverse, from ordinary white to dark, colored, various imitations of wood: oak, walnut, ash, wenge, etc.
You can choose a material to match the facade (for example, if the facade is lined with siding), or make the windows contrasting.
The main thing is that the new elements do not violate the stylistic unity of the facade.
Helpful advice!
For example, on the windows of a log building, white PVC casing will be out of place.
But a product with a wood texture and made like a carved wooden frame will fit perfectly into the design of a log building. See photos of the best solutions below.
PVC platbands for windows are not only decision- there are also polyurethane trims. This material is lightweight, resistant to temperature changes, moisture and other vagaries of the weather, aesthetic and plastic.
Polyurethane trims do not have to be straight; they can be made for a round porthole window.
Polyurethane platbands are often used not on their own, but as part of the overall design of the facade: “stucco” bas-reliefs and other decorations can be made from polyurethane.
There are platbands made of dense foam. But due to their fragility, they are practically not used.
Window casings can be overhead and telescopic: the latter are a kind of construction set (often complete with accessories), where all the elements are joined together with ready-made locks.
Plastic platbands for slopes are often used with them.
Plastic platbands for plastic windows are fastened with self-tapping screws, nails, synthetic adhesives. If there are no locks for fastening the elements together, their ends are cut off at 45 degrees.
There are removable products: in this case, metal fasteners are installed on the windows and platbands are snapped onto them. Very convenient if you want to change them from time to time.
Or there is a need to replace the damaged one.
On outbuildings, you can attach platbands with double-sided tape. But this method of fastening is not very reliable and will not withstand strong winds.
The shape of plastic window frames can be flat (the most common option - see photo) or profiled, for example, convex.
The profile can be symmetrical and asymmetrical, curved and combined, it can contain various combinations of angles and convexities.
Note!
Shaped platbands can be used both indoors and on the facade.
Plastic window casings usually do not have a very high coefficient of thermal expansion. Plastic does not get wet or swell from water. Installation is quite simple and does not require the creation of large technological gaps.
source: enoza.ru
Plastic windows are very functional and reliable products. But in some cases, when the window is installed at the same level as the wall, the question arises of how to refine the joint between the window frame and the wall itself.
Even with a very high-quality installation, the joint always remains. And this problem can be solved by platbands for plastic windows.
Functions of platband on plastic windows
The main function is to connect two mating surfaces so that the appearance of the wall along with the windows appears complete.
In addition, the casing covers the connecting seam from the effects of external negative factors: moisture, direct sunlight.
To a certain extent, the casing also protects from temperature changes. But it depends on the material from which it is made.
Well, the last function is decorative. Although many people put this function first. But it all depends on the material and shape of the casing.
What kind of platbands are there for plastic windows?
The simplest options for platbands are flat. This is the most common and budget option. The advantage of such platbands is their ease of installation and ease of production.
If no frills are required in decorating plastic windows, then flat frames are installed.
Profiled platbands differ from flat platbands by the presence of a certain convexity on the outer surface. Moreover, this surface can have a different profile, both symmetrical and asymmetrical.
The profile can be made not only in the form of a curved surface, but also have different angles. It can have a complex, combined profile, where rounded surfaces and corners are combined.
Shaped-type platbands with a relief surface on the outside.
Helpful advice!
The relief on the surface of the platbands can be quite complex. And these trims can be made of wood or imitate wood.
Carved frames are real works of art, made from various types of wood. Although, by and large, carved frames made of wood do not always look beautiful with plastic windows and do not always fit into the style of the house.
Materials for the manufacture of platbands for plastic windows
One of the most common materials is sheet-type plastic. Plastic is mainly used for the manufacture of flat platbands. The plastic can be monolithic or have a structured interior.
Plastic perfectly tolerates temperature changes, humidity, and direct sunlight. It can be produced in different colors, which makes it possible to match the trim on plastic windows to the color of the walls.
What is very important is that plastic has a low elongation coefficient. Thanks to this, when the temperature changes, the plastic trim does not begin to deform.
And there is no need to leave large thermal gaps during installation. Due to the fact that plastic does not absorb water, its deformation due to swelling and other similar processes is excluded.
The second option for platbands made of artificial materials is platbands made of PVC or polyurethane. Compared to conventional plastic, the use of PVC or polyurethane allows you to make platbands not with a flat surface, but with a profile one.
Or obtain platbands with a complex external configuration by casting or pressing.
Platbands for plastic windows are made from polyurethane, imitating carved wood trims. In this case, the drawing can be quite complex.
PVC and polyurethane tolerate changes in humidity well, react little to heating by direct sunlight, and are resistant to low temperatures.
Platbands of this type can be used for installation both indoors and outdoors.
The next material used for the production of platbands is MDF. Usually these are flat platbands or profile-type platbands. Basically, such platbands are used for internal installation.
The fact is that with all due respect to MDF, this material does not tolerate serious changes in humidity well enough, which can be observed during outdoor installation. If you install an MDF platband on the street, its service life is sharply reduced.
Another option for platband material is dense foam. The advantages of such a casing are lightness, high thermal insulation, resistance to moisture and frost. However, foam plastic platbands have very low mechanical strength.
The most expensive are platbands from natural wood. They can be flat, profiled, shaped. In addition, they can have threads on their surface, obtained either by machine or by hand.
It is hand-carved platbands that have the highest value.
Profiled platbands for plastic windows are somewhat cheaper. This is due to the fact that the main operations for creating a profile are performed on machines.
In the same way, shaped surfaces on wooden frames are made on machines.
Wood has some disadvantages. If the finishing is done incorrectly, moisture can penetrate into the wood structure.
Over time, this moisture can cause warping or cracking as it dries.
Moreover, wooden frames do not always match the style of plastic windows. It is rational to use them only if the house is made of wood and not of other materials.
Methods of attaching platbands to plastic windows
Platbands on plastic windows can be mounted in various ways. The most common mounting is using mounting elements to the wall or to the frame of a plastic window.
In some cases, fastening with adhesives is used.
There are removable trims for plastic windows, which are secured using special latches. According to the principle of operation, such latches resemble buttons on clothes. The windows are attached to the frame metal elements, onto which the platband snaps.
Another way to attach the platband is with double-sided construction tape. But such fastening is possible if there are no serious wind loads.
source: gennadiy.info
Do you need platbands for plastic windows?
The first and, perhaps, main purpose of overlay strips, which are better known as strips or platbands for plastic windows, is to decorate installation gaps.
It is far from always (and, to be honest, almost never) that a window cannot be installed in such a way that unevenness, cracks, gaps and other “production costs” that occur between the frame and the wall are not visible.
Moreover, some of these gaps do not appear immediately, but over time, due to the natural shrinkage of the building.
Accordingly, so that the installation looks completely finished, and the window looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, easier and cheaper than other types finishing works(plaster or drywall), just install a ready-made frame (slope system) and, as my grandmother says, “cover your shame.”
But this is not their only, so to speak, responsibility.
In addition to a purely decorative function, the platbands serve as an additional barrier against drafts, moisture and dust that try to penetrate from the street into the room, using the most microscopic cracks and holes.
And by the way, the strips extend the service life of windows.
Note!
So have no doubt - platbands are needed for plastic windows.
Platbands are used for both internal and external exterior finishing, can be in the form:
- flat;
- rounded;
- curly;
and according to the method of fastening there are:
- invoices;
- telescopic;
Lately they have also been producing platbands with a cable channel, in which you can hide the wire from the air conditioner or Internet wiring.
Installation of platbands
Before installing the platbands, the window opening must be carefully leveled (clean off and sand the remaining foam) and checked with a level to ensure that the corners are straight and the joints are perfectly straight.
Attachment of overhead platbands to plastic windows is carried out using special glue, “liquid nails” or screws (self-tapping screws). Places of joints of panels with window frame treated with silicone sealant to ensure that they are completely sealed.
This work is delicate and requires special skills, therefore, in order not to damage the thin strip, it is better to entrust the installation to specialists.
Telescopic ones have an additional protrusion (builders call it a “wing”), which is located at right angles to the plane of the bar.
This protrusion is inserted into the groove of the box and, as a result, the joint is completely closed.
This installation system is called hidden, since there are no fastener heads or decorative plugs left on the front side.
Caring for platbands
The platbands do not require any special care. The conditions are the same as for the PVC profile: use a soft cloth or a regular sponge and liquid detergents (pasty detergents may contain abrasives).
When cleaning glass, do not use any harsh chemical solutions (those containing acids or solvents), as these can also damage the plastic.
Where can I buy
As a rule, PVC trims can be purchased from the same company where you place an order for the manufacture and/or installation of plastic windows.
They are classified as accessories, but platbands are not a prerequisite for window installation; they can be included in the order, or they can be purchased and supplied separately.
You can order custom-sized trims from manufacturers or purchase from their official representatives.
Standard sizes are:
- Length: 2200 mm
- Width: 40, 50, 60, 70 mm
As well as PVC profile, platbands for plastic windows can be white, colored or laminated.
source: vibiraem-okna.ru
Plastic platbands and methods of their fastening
Platbands are intended for decorative decoration of a window or doorway.
Platbands are not at all an outdated element of decor, as many believe. These trim strips allow you to hide various gaps that form between the wall and the frame.
Even significant defects that become noticeable, for example, after the building shrinks, can be hidden with their help.
Frames installed on windows give them a finished look.
The shape of the casing can be any: flat, rounded, figured (carved).
Currently, the building materials market boasts a wide variety of overlay strips made from different materials:
- veneer;
- steel and aluminum;
If the house is wooden, then the platbands must be made of wood (exclusive carved). If the house is stone or brick, then it will be perfectly decorated with frames made of natural or artificial stone.
Such windows will take on a well-groomed, elegant look and will become bright element facade of the house. Decorative window trims made of artificial sandstone look great. They will retain their beauty for decades.
However, the most popular and inexpensive today are PVC trims (made of plastic). They are fastened using nails, self-tapping screws, screws, and special glue.
To avoid damage, installation work must be done carefully. If you do not have the skills for such work, then it is better to turn to experienced specialists.
PVC planks are available in various colors, so they can be easily matched to any room interior.
According to the method of fastening, platbands are:
- telescopic;
- invoices.
Telescopic slats have a protrusion (wing) located at a right angle to its plane. This protrusion fits into the groove of the box, due to which complete closure of the joint is achieved.
After installing a plastic window, installation of slopes is always required. Having installed the top panel into the mounting profile, we bend the platband onto the wall and fasten it to the wall with screws. We also install side slope panels.
Finally, apply silicone sealant to the corner joint.
We are also currently producing frames for windows and doors with cable channel. They have a channel inside into which you can hide telephone, computer, and television wires, which usually hang in garlands.
In addition, they do not require nails to secure them, so there are no decorative plugs, nail heads or screws on the front side. The platbands have a hidden installation system.
The appearance of the house largely depends on how the windows are decorated. It is they who emphasize, and sometimes even shape, the style of the building. And the main way to give them character is window trim. These are what we will talk about next.
Purpose and classification
Platbands are long narrow strips that frame windows or doors. Based on this principle, a distinction is made between windows and doors. They usually differ in width, but in order to maintain a unified style, they must be made of the same material. In addition, they are made in a similar manner, using repeating elements and painting in the same color.
Door and window frames serve not only to give the building/room a finished look, although this is also important. They also close the technological gap that forms between the door or window frame and the wall. After installing windows and doors, this gap is filled with insulation, but this does not improve the view, and water, dust and sound continue to penetrate into the room, albeit in smaller quantities. So they once came up with the idea of closing that gap with slats, and even decorating them.
Depending on the installation site, the platbands can be external or internal. The protective role is played mainly by platbands for outdoor installation. Therefore, they are made from materials resistant to climatic factors (or coated with protective compounds) and the thickness of this material is usually greater. Internal platbands mainly perform a decorative function. They are operated under gentle conditions, therefore the requirements for the properties of the material are different - decorativeness is important, not resistance to climatic influences.
Materials from which window casings are made
Window trims are selected depending on the overall design style of the house. Houses are built and decorated in different ways, and accordingly, the materials and style of additional decorative elements are chosen differently. For brick houses, for example, plastic or metal is better suited, but not wood (that is, if there are any platbands at all). Windows are also decorated with plastic or metal. For wooden ones, on the contrary, wood is more suitable. But this is not the rule either. The choice of platbands is a personal matter of the owner. He puts in whatever he wants. It is only important to understand all the pros and cons of each material.
Wood
Platbands for a wooden house are most often made of wood. But any type of wood requires constant maintenance - painting and/or varnishing. Every two to three years you have to renew the coating. Only in this case, products made from it look normal for many years.
Plus wooden window casings is that they can be carved, with figured elements of various shapes. This gives an almost endless number of options. There are absolutely simple models– regular planks, perhaps with some additional elements. The choice depends on the style of the house.
Wooden frames are used both on the street side and indoors. Simply, during installation they will use different protective impregnations and coloring compounds.
Plastic
If PVC windows are installed in the house, then plastic trim is also installed. They are good because all maintenance requires periodic wiping to remove dust and dirt. No other operations are needed.
Plastic trims are made from climate-resistant plastics, adding a dye that is resistant to fading. Components are added to the mass that protect the material from high and low temperatures.
The advantage of plastic platbands is their low price. The downside is a limited selection of models and styles, not a very wide range of colors. There are usually white and a couple of shades of brown available. The rest can only be available upon order, and even then not always. And one more minus - it is still an artificial material. Not everyone wants to install plastic trim on a wooden house. Even though wooden ones are not cheap at all.
The area of use of plastic platbands is indoors or outdoors. If you need external plastic trim, pay attention to the operating temperature. The plastic must withstand the harshest frosts in your region.
MDF
MDF trim is an option for indoor use. You can’t put it on the street - it will quickly become unusable. It is compressed crushed wood fibers from which products are formed. Their surface is laminated with a film, which can be smooth, colored, or imitate the surface of stone (marble, for example) or wood.
If you don't like plastic on the windows, the second option is a budget option– platbands made of MDF. In any case, most often it is them. There are even special models - telescopic. They are good because a special additional board is cut to the required size, due to which they can change the width and fit into any opening. With their help, the doorway is designed quickly and efficiently.
Caring for MDF platbands is no more difficult than caring for plastic ones - wet wiping. At heavily polluted you can use non-abrasive (liquid) and non-aggressive (without choir, etc.) detergents.
Metal trims
This type of platbands is usually installed on the street with plastic or metal-plastic windows. This is a thin sheet of galvanized metal coated with paint that is resistant to climatic factors(usually powder coated).
Metal platbands for windows belong to the budget category. They don't cost very much. Suitable for private houses decorated in a modern style. Metal trims go well with houses finished with metal and aluminum composite. The second area of application is for production and office premises. They are good because they combine practicality, durability, and low price.
Arrangement of platbands
Classic window trims consist of four elements: an upper and lower trim, two side strips. They can be connected using a single spike (as in the figure). They can also be connected end-to-end, as they do not carry any load. In this case, they simply fit the planks tightly one to another, securing each element separately.
If the window has a window sill, there is no need for a bottom trim. During installation, first fix the window sill, then the side strips and lastly the top trim.
The width of the platbands is selected individually each time, but is usually in the range of -100-250 mm. When choosing the width, we proceed from two technical parameters:
- the platband must extend onto the frame by at least 5-10 mm;
- in order not to interfere with opening the windows, they should retreat from the hinges by 10-20 mm (the further, the wider the shutters open).
The final width is selected based on the style of the house. In some places narrow planks are more suitable - 100-130 mm wide, in others wide ones - 200-250 mm are required. To avoid mistakes, you can “try on” the planks by pinning them on a couple of nails and see from afar which option you like best.
The thickness of the planks for the manufacture of platbands is 20-35 mm. In most cases, a board 20-25 mm thick is used, since this is the optimal size for independent execution - not too difficult to process, but quite voluminous for obtaining a decorative pitchfork.
Platbands in a wooden house
The most questions arise when decorating windows in a wooden house. Most are inclined to believe that only wooden frames are suitable for a wooden house. There is a reason for this - wood with wood looks most organic. But choosing a material is not everything in this case. There are several important points to pay attention to:
So what's the choice appearance platbands are far from the last of those that will have to be addressed. You also need to choose the method of processing the wood, the installation method, and the type of casing too.
Types of wooden platbands
Wood is an extremely plastic and very beautiful material, therefore the number of variations in the design of platbands tends to be infinite... All of them can be divided into several types: simple and carved. Simple ones look great on houses in a modern style, carvings are good for ethnic buildings.
Simple in shape from moldings
Industry and private traders sell planks of various sections:
From this molding you can make simple platbands with your own hands. To do this, you need to calculate the amount of material needed (based on window measurements). It should be taken into account that the length of one plank is 220 cm. Do constituent elements You are unlikely to, so it’s worth considering that there will be a lot of scraps. The most successful case is when you can “cut out” two elements from one plank - usually the sidewall and the top/bottom part.
The planks are joined in two ways - at 90° and at the floor 45°. The appearance of the platbands is different. When joined at 45°, a neat frame is obtained; when joined at 90°, a more expressive design is obtained. The protruding edges can be left straight, they can be cut at any angle, rounded, cut into shapes... It’s whatever you like best or whatever you have the skill, desire, or imagination to do.
The simplest homemade platbands
The option differs from the one described above in that we carry out the primary processing ourselves. Edged and unedged boards are suitable. The edged ones make a modest finish for a country house or for a house made of planed/laminated timber. We sand the board first with coarse sandpaper, then with increasingly fine sandpaper. When the surface becomes smooth and even, you can begin cutting.
Nothing complicated at all - just well-processed boards
The bark is removed from the unedged board, and the surface is also sanded. There are options here. You can achieve smoothness by removing imperfections. You can only remove the top rough layer, leaving all the imperfections of the wood and in the future, only emphasize it during processing.
Carved platbands
Openwork wooden frames for windows are a beautiful, but expensive option. Expensive - if you order their execution, and labor-intensive if you do it yourself. There are, however, simple but effective patterns that, if you have a jigsaw and the desire, you can make yourself.
There are two types of openwork platbands - with slotted and applied elements. Slotted - this is when the holes in the platbands are made through and through them the wall is visible. Overlays are when the window is decorated with ordinary slats, and on top of them are elements of slotted carvings or decorative protruding elements (overlays in the form of rhombuses, rectangles, etc.).
In the case of overlays, contrasting colors are often used. For example, planks are painted in dark color, and the openwork is light. But this trick is easy only at the installation stage - you can paint both parts separately. Subsequently, you have to carefully apply different paints with a thin brush.
How and why to attach platbands in a wooden house
In a timber or log house, windows and doors are placed on a casing - a special frame of the opening made of wood, which is not rigidly fixed to the walls, but is held in place by the force of friction in a tongue/groove type lock. The casing is made from thick wooden beams. The window or door frame is attached to the casing. When installing platbands, they are also attached to the casing. Since there is no load on them, the planks are usually attached on both sides, retreating 10-15 cm from the edge.
Two types of fasteners can be used:
Fastening to dowels is more labor-intensive, but it is absolutely invisible. If this process is too difficult, use finishing nails.
How to attach platbands to a log wall
There are no problems when installing platbands on timber: the surface is flat and easy to attach to. If the log house is made of logs, everything is more complicated. There are two options:
Which method to choose is your decision. Both are viable and both are not ideal - it is difficult to ensure a tight seal.
How to prevent moisture from seeping under the trim
Ensuring tightness is the main concern when installing platbands on a wooden house. Most questions arise about how to prevent moisture from flowing under the top bar. Water flowing down the wall inevitably gets into the gap between the casing and the wall. There are several options for solving the problem, mostly traditional, but using new materials.
Platbands with wooden “visor”
Such platbands are also called “Finnish”, since almost all houses in Finland are framed in this way. In addition to the traditional four slats, they also have an additional inclined canopy, which is supported by consoles resting on the side slats. It is advisable to choose the angle of inclination of the plank the same as the angle of inclination of the roof or close to it. Although it is an insignificant detail, this finish looks more organic.
When installing, under the canopy in a log or beam, you can make a cut of a few millimeters, “recess” the edge of the canopy there, and seal the remaining gap at the bottom and top with sealant (silicone, frost-resistant, with adhesion to wood).
Finnish platbands are good for everyone, but they don’t go well with carvings. The style is not the same. They are great for a simpler, more concise design. Although, there are similar options in the Russian style, but making them is not at all easy.
Metal visor
Using the same principle - to drain water from the platbands - this method solves the problem. Only a metal strip in the shape of the letter Z is used - part of the standard ebb. The color is selected to match the walls or the color of the cash.
The installation method is the same: they make a cut in the wall, only its size is much smaller - the thickness of the plank is several millimeters. The installation is the same as described earlier: we insert one part into the groove, seal the cracks silicone sealant. The only difference is that the free edge can be fixed to top bar platbands (using self-tapping screws).
Installing the bottom trim at an angle
The lower strip of the casing can simultaneously serve as protection from precipitation. To do this, it is installed at an angle. The choice of inclination angle is no different - close to the roof inclination angle.
The installation of this strip is simple. It is supported from below by triangles cut out of wood and fixed to the frame. The water will not flow down the wall, but at some distance from it. Here it is important to do it correctly - so that the water does not wash away the foundation.
Photos of platbands for windows of different types
Simple platbands with only small carving elements - these are often seen on a Scandinavian-style house
Carved overlays - delicate carvings on a dark background
Shutters and trim - this can often be found on old houses
To mask the joint window frame with an opening, as well as for decoration, platbands are used (for outside windows in village houses and cottages) and casings (for the inside, a necessary component of the design of slopes). You can buy ready-made simple and unusual ones to order, but making your own window frames will be inimitable and unique.
To this day, such patterns can be seen on the windows of village houses; they perfectly decorate the home. But even in the city, on God knows what floor inside an apartment, an uncovered gap between the frame and the niche will look very untidy and create a source of drafts. So everyone needs platbands.
Platbands (cashing, cashing) for the inside of the window, as a rule, are not made with carved patterns (although this will not stop a real craftsman).
Manufacturing
To make window frames with your own hands, you need a solid wooden frame, quite narrow, semicircular or embossed. The shape and finish should be consistent with the rest of the design solution. Before use, the wooden frame must be treated with water-repellent impregnations, painted and/or varnished.
Video “Making window frames with your own hands”:
The frame parts are connected with a blind or through tenon. If the tenon is blind, then the connection from the outside will not require additional camouflage. The hole for the tenon is drilled a couple of millimeters longer; the diameter should be such that the tenon fits tightly enough, but without additional effort.
Video “Making platbands with your own hands using a jigsaw”:
At external design For windows, it is preferable to make carved platbands. According to tradition, there is a “kokoshnik” in the upper part, and “towels” in the lower part. The lower part is made beveled for normal drainage. The thickness of the lower part of the casing is slightly greater than the upper part.
On the sides of the window, the frame can be straight or curly; its main task is to mask the gap. All parts of the platband are connected to each other, after which the frame can be installed on the window and fixed with nails. If desired, the window composition is complemented by shutters.
The casing must be made in such a size that it does not interfere with the opening of the window sashes.
Important: glue during production wooden frame It is not advisable to use a platband. The structure will not be subjected to such a load that it needs to be glued, but atmospheric influences will negatively affect the adhesive fixation.
Decorative design of the casing - carving, painting, burning wood with a blowtorch (you get a window with tan marks).
Sketches and patterns
The external design of the window can be done in any style. Usually it's country or folk. But if you make the platbands with your own hands, you will certainly add something of your own to the decor; you will be able to adjust the window to any stylistic decision, and most importantly - make it individual and unique.
Photo gallery “Sketches of window frames”:
Just look at the sketches and patterns for the trim and cut them out with a jigsaw. Treat with impregnation (the best option is Belinka Baze, then Belinka Toplazur).
Traditionally made hand-made window casings are decorated with floral patterns. In Rus', the Sun is added to it (located on the kokoshnik), images of birds and animals. Nowadays, the master is not limited by any canons; he can complete the decor in strict geometric shapes or depict a whole plot canvas.
Gallery “Patterns for platbands with a jigsaw”:
Window trims in a wooden house look simply gorgeous. But you should understand that if they are made of wood, they will be subject to too much stress under the influence of environmental factors. Humidity, Sun rays, temperature changes - all this will lead to rotting of wooden elements. That is why it is important that the wood is carefully processed and painted, since this is the only way to preserve their presentability.
Manufacturing Features
Platbands are quite simple to make. Slotted frames for windows in a wooden house and with applied carvings stand out. Carved products are considered the most delicate and decorative, as they are made from light-colored wood and painted with white paint. That’s why they look very beautiful on a dark facade, like lace. With the overlay carving technology, individually cut elements are nailed onto a solid board. In this version, the drawing is textured and voluminous.
A carved cornice or plinth will become a noticeable and original addition to any classic style.
Various patterns and decor of carved cornices
Wood continues to be the leader among other materials for making curtain rods.
It is worth noting the following advantages of using wooden cornices:
- special energy and environmental friendliness of natural materials;
- wooden curtain rods add a homey feel to the room;
- original and unique;
- if there are other elements in the interior, wooden cornices will add stylistic completeness to the interior.
Classification and types of wooden cornices
If previously wooden curtain rods were not particularly diverse, now you can choose from a variety of shapes, patterns and types of wood. Fancy carved cornices are very attractive and exquisite.
Variant of flat carved cornice They look great in a classic interior or in combination with antique furniture.
By wood type
Wooden cornices are made from the following types of wood:
To summarize, softwood products are very attractive and feature beautiful and complex patterns due to the ease of carving.
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But hardwood products, represented by noble varieties of wood, are strong, durable and of good quality. However, it should be remembered that hardwood cornices are heavy and massive, and therefore require reliable fastening.
By type of fastening of cornices to the surface
Carved cornices have the following types of attachment systems to the load-bearing surface:
By number of rows
According to the number of strings, carved cornices are:
- Single row. Most often used in the kitchen where you can get by with one loose curtain;
- Double row. The most popular design on which you can combine tulle and thick curtains;
- Three-row. Used for multi-layer compositions using lambrequins.
A carved wood cornice is not an interior element that is suitable for playing with contrast; it must be in complete harmony with the style of the room.
Wooden carved frames
Another way to decorate the interior with elements of carved decor is wooden trim on doors and windows. Typically, trim consists of three or four boards that frame a door or window opening. 
If the side boards are usually carved moldings, the top board can be distinguished by a large number of decorations; it crowns the door and protrudes somewhat above the main plane. Decorative carved wood frames are suitable for many interiors. Depending on the pattern and other details, you can embody not only a classic or Russian style, but also a country style, oriental, Arabic, Japanese and others.
You need to choose platbands taking into account the door. A wide door requires an appropriate frame with more visible elements. In this case, it is not necessary to choose an identical shade of the trim and the door, but it is necessary that the colors be close to each other.
Blanks of wooden carved platbands In this case, the casing should be darker, but not vice versa.
Carved overlays for platbands
Small elements carved from the wood itself will help you make a simple wooden frame original. various types: leaves, curls, flowers and any fancy patterns.
A finished and beautiful look will be given by special corner overlays on the platbands, which not only give the opening a decorative effect, but also cover the joints.
Material selection
The most suitable material for carving is linden, alder or aspen. The wood of these species is soft, pliable, homogeneous and allows you to create the finest patterns. Dried wood becomes strong and does not warp.
Pine is also traditionally chosen for platbands - it is affordable, has good performance properties, medium density and is quite easy to process.
Pine is more suitable for frames with a larger pattern; small details will be lost in its pronounced texture. True connoisseurs prefer to choose noble oak, even despite its high cost.
Despite the abundance of modern materials for decorating interiors and facades, carved platbands, balusters, balustrades, friezes, brackets and other “aged” elements do not lose their attractiveness. Unlike standard moldings sold in any construction supermarket, craftsmen cut these decorations themselves, which ensures exclusivity. Let's consider the main categories of carved patterns, the specifics of their application and modern methods manufacturing.
Openwork international
When we mention carved patterns, our memory brings to mind the trims, cornices and ridges made of wood, which our ancestors used to decorate their huts in abundance. However, not only our country was famous for wooden architecture; carving was no less popular in England and Australia at the end of the 19th century. With the difference that here the peasants hung wooden lace on their log houses, while overseas it was the privilege of wealthy homeowners.
In modern Australia, the fashion for carved patterns has not gone away, family estates, as in past centuries, are lavishly decorated with carvings, but in our country, until recently, similar elements could be found in remote villages. The timber construction boom that erupted in last years, and in Russia there was a revival of interest in a variety of openwork platbands. In addition, the popularity of vinyl siding, which imitates wood siding, is also contributing to the return of carvings to facades. By means of carved openwork around the windows, along the pediment on the eaves or under the roof of the terrace, you can transform the siding covering beyond recognition, turning all buildings into Siamese twins.
Purpose
The main task of the platbands is to protect the junction of the wall and the window frame. On the roofs, the carved ridge, again, protected the joint from moisture, as in other areas where the elements of the building were connected. With the help of platbands, you can adjust the proportions - visually stretch or expand the windows so that the entire facade looks harmonious. In ancient times, with the help of patterns carved from wood, they warded off evil spirits and protected themselves from the evil eye, enlisted the support of higher powers and thanked them for their protection. Today, with the advent of effective thermal insulation, carved platbands perform exclusively decorative functions, give the house individuality, and help to move away from the standards.
Materials
If earlier the frames were only wooden, now the choice of material base is wider, and not just any wood is suitable for openwork.
- Wooden - the complexity of manufacturing depends on the type of wood, as does durability. If it is difficult to carve from oak and beech, but they will last for decades, then linden is easier to process, but will also deteriorate faster. Larch, alder, maple or birch are also used.
- Metal - most often cut from sheet metal, then processed and painted, wooden facade won’t fit, but with metal siding or fiber cement they will make a successful tandem.
- From MDF boards– various variations of fiberboards are attractive due to their ease of cutting; you can create an arbitrarily complex pattern, but they are susceptible to moisture, but inside the room, the openwork door frame and the interior will liven up and last a long time.
- Plastic (PVC) is the best option for ordinary plastic windows, durable and strong, but they are sold only in sets and you cannot make them yourself. Consequently, an identical set may well be found in a neighbor’s house, which will negate the whole point of using them.
Manufacturing
Wooden carved elements are the most common, since with the advent modern instruments Working with wood has become much easier. It is important that modern protective and coloring agents make it possible to maximize the service life of the pattern and emphasize the natural structure of the wood. Having at your disposal a jigsaw and a couple of stencils, purchased, downloaded from the Internet or drawn with your own hands, if your talent allows, you can design windows and other parts of the facade in such a way that an experienced designer will be jealous. There are several technologies for creating patterned wooden platbands:
- Openwork (openwork) carving - the pattern transferred to the platband is cut through, resulting in the most “airy”, “lacey” products without a background. Depending on the material, the pattern can be flat or three-dimensional, but this is the most difficult type to make, and it’s worth attempting it with solid experience.
- Overlay carving - pattern elements cut out using a slotted method are fixed in parts on a wooden base. These can be full patterns or several curls located in the central part and in the corners. Since the work is done with a thin workpiece, and the background hides flaws, this method is simpler.
- Sampling (blind carving) - using tools, a part is selected from wood to a certain depth along the outlined contours, relief, but more massive platbands are obtained.
According to the installation method, platbands are divided into overhead and telescopic - in the first case, installation is carried out using fasteners or glue (indoors), in the second, the product has special protrusions that fit into the grooves between the structural elements.
Varieties of carved patterns
In the understanding of most, carved patterns are platbands used around windows, but in fact, the scope of application of carved elements is much wider.
Skirt or border – a carved wide panel or strip, which is placed under the roof of a veranda, terrace or gazebo, serves not only for decoration, but also helps to balance the scale of the extension.
Frieze – a straight or arched carved border under the roof, usually attached above the porch, terrace or veranda. Frieze patterns are often geometric, but playful curls and floral motifs are also possible.
bracket – a triangular carved element designed to decorate the junction of supporting elements and the roof of verandas, terraces, gazebos, canopies and porches. Often the pattern duplicates the carving on the border or border and serves as a continuation of the decorative line of the structure; the openwork seems to descend along a post or baluster, giving the structure an airy appearance.
Balustrades – carved railings starting on the stairs and encircling the perimeter of the veranda or terrace. Together with the decorative function, they provide additional strength to fences.
Prichelina – side carved decorations of gable roofs, often combined with overhead carved pediments. Depending on the overall style of the structure, they can protrude beyond the end elements inward or outward.
Platbands – decorative strips mounted around the perimeter of a window or doorway are most often used in facade decoration; they allow you to combine and bring together all the design elements into a single whole.
In interior decoration, door frames are in demand, as well as arched brackets, which decorate high doorways and corridors. Balustrades are ideal for decorating internal stairs. If desired, you can decorate almost any part of the room with carved patterns.
How to fix the overhead thread on the base can be found in the article. Wooden platbands will be a wonderful decoration for a modern one, the manufacturing process of which is described in the material. The video reveals the technology for making shingles - roofing covering made of wood that matches perfectly with carved patterns.
