A gypsum boardboard niche for self-lighting

If you want to create a cozy atmosphere inindoors, then a win-win option will be a niche of plasterboard for lighting. This will not only help create a more interesting interior, but also is auxiliary lighting. If the installation of a gypsum board recess is notuse a metal frame, the internal volume of the niche will increase by 2-5 cm. Convenience of this design is also that it will save space, since it serves as shelves on which you can place frames with photos, books and figurines.

Features of niches from plasterboard

The niche is quite a multifunctional element of the interior. Depending on the wishes, she can perform the following role: Scheme of the closed niche from gypsum cardboard with illumination.

Stands for technique. In the groove, TVs or music centers are often placed. If, in addition, on the sides to draw shelves, then they will look good cassettes, disks and other attributes intended for technology. Depending on the number of shelves, they can be decorated with a symmetrical or partial illumination.

Hide the cornice. In this case, the niche will not be located in the wall, but on the ceiling. But this should be considered even at the stage of installing the ceiling from gypsum board. This design allows you to create the illusion of streaming curtains, which is very interesting in the interior of the living room and bedroom.

Shelves. Well, everything is simple. Niche replaces the ordinary dosochku. In this case, it can be in the form of a recess, then it is necessary to have a highlight. Can be a three-dimensional design.

Arches. Here the situation with ordinary regiments is similar. The only thing that the design in this case will be larger in size and will be able to replace the sideboard. On such shelves look good statues, awards and family photos.

Wardrobes. In this case, a space is made out where you can clean things and shoes. These options are suitable for the bedroom and hallway. This niche will serve as a cabinet, and if you attach doors to it, then the closet.

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The main working material

In order to create a niche from gypsum board, you should stock up on such tools and materials:

• metal profiles (guide and main);
• mounting glue;
• with a knife;
• with a drill;
• screwdriver;
• screws 1.2 cm;
• LED strip.

For a niche with backlight, the LEDs fit betterall, since they have different intensity of illumination, besides thanks to different colors, they fit into any interior. Depending on the wishes, the bulbs can be monochrome or multicolored. Back to contents</a>

How to choose a mounting location

An example of a sketch of a niche made of plasterboard with a backlight. If a particular place is not defined, then the niche can be placed in the space near the doors. This location of the structure will help to use it as a dressing room for clothes or shoes. The main parameter of choice should be the width of the wall is not less than 3 m. Moreover, since it is planned to equip with illumination, it is imperative that the wiring is near. Basically, this issue can be solved by connecting wires through the baseboard. But only this question should be thought in advance, in order to buy special elements that have inside the channels for wires. A couple of words I would like to say about the design of niches. Finish material for such a design can be any: paint, wallpaper, glass, stones, etc. There are some points that will help create a harmonious look:

Do not make too sharp a contrast with the help of a dark color for the niche, if the whole interior is made in light colors. It will create the impression of a hole in the wall.

To draw attention to this element,the contour can be highlighted with a brighter color or at the same place paste more vivid wallpaper. If you want to achieve the opposite effect, then the color of the niche should at most be close to the surrounding interior.

An excellent accent may be highlighting, especially if it is colored.

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Creating a Niche: Recommendations

The process takes place in 5 stages: marking, framing, GKL plating, puttying and finishing and lighting connection. The scheme of fastening of light-emitting diode tapes in a niche fromdrywall. Now consider each step in more detail. A "drawing" of the future niche is created on the wall. That is, mark-points are placed. To the niche does not "fall out" of the overall picture of the interior, it is very important to observe the symmetry so that the distance to the walls on both sides is the same. The end result should be a contour, on which the profile under the drywall will be fixed. First of all, a guide profile is attached, which is the rear part of the structure. This is done by screws. Then the main one is mounted. It is necessary to check that the niche is firmly held, it should not move. The next stage is the preparation of plasterboard. Sheets are cut into blanks of the right size. Drywall is attached to the contour of the frame of the niche. It is important to properly screw the screws to the level that the hats can not hide above the surface. All joints must be perfectly even, especially for corners. So that you do not have to worry about wiring, all the wires are placed before the work with plasterboard begins. Next - putty. The whole process begins at the corners of the niche. Particular care requires all joints and holes from the screws. After this treatment, the surface is pasted with a reinforcing tape, which is covered with a putty on top. After the layer dries well, the tape is neatly removed, and all irregularities are rubbed off by the nest. Next, the surface of drywall is opened with a third layer and ground. For finishing, you will need a large spatula, which will be applied a special mixture. As an alternative, you can use universal filler. It handles a niche from all sides. After the design is ready, it can be painted or wallpapered. Back to contents</a>

Correct backlight organization

If, during the creation of the niche frame, the wires were properly placed, then problems should not arise with backlighting. Let's consider two variants of illumination:

Fixtures. In pre-prepared gypsum cardboard holes are inserted devices, which before that should be connected to the wiring inside the niche. For this version of lighting, it is better to use those lamps that have a closed type and silicone fill. Their maximum heating temperature is only 35 ° C, and this makes them safe to operate.

LED Strip Light. To make a niche with this backlight, you can immediately buy a self-adhesive LED tape and mount it in suitable places. It is also connected to the wiring inside the structure. But in this case, you need a special power supply, which is located on the inside of the niche.

A gypsum boardboard niche is a very original thing. It gives a special highlight to the interior. But that it served for a long time, it is necessary to treat the selection of materials and perform the installation works correctly. If the niche will be located in a room where there is a high level of humidity or there are temperature differences, then when choosing a drywall it should be taken into account.

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