Platbands on windows in our country are a traditional element. They are used both as a decorative design and to protect the premises from drafts, as they close the cracks between the wall and the window. Once they were made only from wood. At the moment, for this purpose, other materials can be used — plywood, plastic, polyurethane, etc.D. How to make this window element yourself?
How to make simple platbands
Platbands are simple and carved. In the first case, it will not be very difficult to make them with your own hands. As an example, consider how to make wooden platbands with your own hands. Of course, wood is suitable mainly only for apartments in wooden houses or appropriately trimmed. However, this technique is quite applicable to absolutely any material. First of all, of course, it is necessary to measure the opening. According to the results obtained on the boards, about 2 — 2.5 cm thick, marking is applied and four elements are cut out. The ends of each of them are drunk at an angle of 45 degrees. After that, the boards are polished. Further, all four elements are connected into a single design by means of galvanized corners. Then it is mounted on the wall using self -tapping screws and covered with either paint or varnish.
How to make carved platbands
In order to get much more beautiful elements, it is worth cutting some pattern on wood. In this case, it is best to perform double structures. That is, the lower board should be continuous, and carved. It is best not to take a newcomer not to take the pattern as a template. Moreover, small details at a distance will still not be noticeable. In addition, a very strongly “cut” board will definitely crack over time. For design, you can use a simple rubble pattern, or just decorate the edge of the boards with curls and teeth. The ornament itself is best done by an electrician. Thus, you can save a lot of time. After cutting it, all the boards are polished and painted. Instead of paint, you can take the same varnish. Thus, the natural beauty of wood will preserve. Further, the carved elements are glued to simple, for example, as a carpentry glue, and attach the entire structure to the window. Experts advise in this case to use slopes from the lining. Then the window will look neat and beautiful.
Once the platbands served our ancestors as a talisman at home from damage and evil spirits. Today is nothing more than a decorative element. However, the window openings formed in this way look finished and original. Applying this simple reception of the finish can be given to your apartment to the uniqueness and individuality.
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