How to fit the cornice (the moulding on top of the wall units and tall housings). It is best to cut and fit the longest piece first in case an error is made as you can then try again with a new piece and cut the wrong sized piece up into smaller pieces.
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They should be about 60 inches from the floor and about six to eight feet apart along the wall.Often when the pelmet has been fitted and the lights are turned on, light can shine through the gap between the bottom of the wall unit and top of the pelmet. This can be resolved by using a dark silicone or mastic behind the pelmet where it meets the wall unit.Care needs to be taken when measuring because the cornice usually overhangs the units and doors, so this needs to be allowed for when measuring. Take a scrap piece of cornice and position it on top of the wall unit to see how much overhand you want. It may be advisable to temporarily hang a door so you can have a better idea on how it looks.Since that seems easy enough, let's briefly discuss different areas of your home and what you might want to consider for your ambient, task or decorator lighting needs.When the first piece has been fitted measure the approximate length of the next piece and cut the relevant angle on it. If it is ok go to the opposite end and mark it to length. When the cornice is ready to fit, drill holes in the bottom taking care that the holes are over the wall unit and not on the edge or missing the unit altogether.With the vast selection of beautiful and functional wall lights, keep in mind, that no matter what room you are lighting, they should all be mounted about 60 inches from the floor. Small crystal wall lights will add a designer touch to any room in your home. If your home also has stairs, it is imperative that you adequately provide lighting with wall lights or specially designed stair lights for safety.DINING ROOM LIGHTING - Your dining room chandelier should be no wider than twelve (12) inches less than the width of the table. Assuming a ceiling height of eight (8) feet, the bottom of the chandelier should be no lower than 30 inches above the tabletop. Raise the fixture three inches for each additional foot of ceiling height. Similar to your living room, wall sconces, table lamps or buffet lamps can be used to add more light and ambience. Wall lights or sconces are hung about 60 inches from the floor."The Seasoned Kitchen Fitter"To cut the cornice and pelmet it is advisable to use a good quality chopsaw. These can be hired or you can buy your own as they are very useful to have if you are practically minded. These machines, like all power tools, need to be used with care to ensure your safety and the long life of the machine. Never try to cut too much in one go. The sound of the motor will tell you if you are being too hard on it.Sometimes the screw nearest to the joint can actually move the joint when fully tightened so in that situation just back the screw off a little and tighten it later when the glue has dried.FOYER LIGHTING � To light your foyer or entry way, you need to consider both width and height of your fixture. To determine the proper width of a fixture, add the length of the space to the width of the space (L + W). Use feet to calculate the result. The resulting number, in inches, is the size of the fixture you will need. To determine the proper height of the fixture, you want the fixture to be at least 7 feet from the floor. A two or three-tier chandelier should only be used if you have a tall ceiling. If the foyer has a window above the front door, then you should center the hanging fixture so that it can be seen from outside. Additional wall sconces can be used if the area is large. They should be about 60 inches from the floor and about six to eight feet apart.BEDROOM LIGHTING � You typically want to create an atmosphere of quiet relaxation in your bedroom while providing bright spots for reading and other activities. General or ambient lighting can be provided by a combination of ceiling fans, floor lamps, recessed lighting, and wall lights. For closet and hallway lighting, recessed lighting is recommended. Track lighting works perfective to show off artwork.Do all of the tiling and grouting before trimming and fitting the returns. On some types of pelmet it is not possible to screw the returns, so these are best secured by running clear silicone along the top of the pelmet and putting a good quality adhesive on the joint and pushing it into place.When it comes to fixing the pelmet in place there are two ways to do it depending on the profile of the moulding.For FREE SAMPLE of this report visit: http://www.rncos.com/Report/IM187.htmRay BrockKITCHEN LIGHTING � Kitchen lighting should be a combination of ambient ceiling mounted lighting and task lighting such as under cabinet counter lights. To light areas such as a kitchen island or a dinette area, use a decorative fixture with two or three shades or multiple pendants. The bottom of the fixture should be no lower than 30 inches above the counter top or dining table.
"The Seasoned Kitchen Fitter"
Author: Ray Brock
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