Is it difficult to choose a ceiling chandelier?

There is an opinion that choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling is a difficult task, and chandeliers can not always be used.

That is, you can use spotlights, LED ribbons for lighting, but not a chandelier.

This opinion is erroneous. On the suspended ceiling, you can attach any lighting equipment, you just need to comply with certain requirements.

Also need to pay attention to such parameters as ceiling height, chandelier size, mounting method, etc.

Limitations and requirements for luminaires

The feature of stretch ceiling is its plasticity: itcan withstand up to 100 liters of water, after which it can be dried, and it will again be perfectly even.

And when the temperature rises( over 80 degrees), the web begins to stretch, that is, it deforms. This can happen with PVC linen.

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If a fabric synthetic ceiling is used, such deformation will not occur, but in the heating areas it can change color: yellow or black spots will appear.

Due to such features of the stretcher, a number of limitations for lighting devices arise:

1. The ceiling should not be allowed to heat above 60 degrees. This requirement is the most important for maintaining the tension web;
2. Chandelier must be located at some distance;
3. In the space formed between the tension and the main ceiling, there is no need to place the power converters. This space is not ventilated, and devices for power supply have the property to heat up during operation, which can lead to an early failure of the devices( from overheating) and deformation of the web;
4. If you want to create diffused light reflected from the surface of the glossy ceiling, do not use a chandelier with open bulbs pointing upwards;
5. Lighting fixtures must be purchased in advance of the installation of the tensioning sheet, since the fastening is to the draft ceiling, and only the wires are hidden in the space between it and the tension ceiling. For the installation of the fabric, it will be simpler for specialists to make markings and holes for fastening the fixtures;
6. If the luminaire fixing involves a complex device, it is better to abandon it in favor of a simpler one, so as not to injure the surface of the stretch ceiling again.

Types of chandeliers

What are the chandeliers by the ways of fastening:

• Suspended - fastening takes place with the help of a special hook. The solution of this installation of the luminaire will be the removal of the hook just below the level of the tension web. In this case, you should come up with some refinement of the fastening even before the ceiling is stretched;
• Overhead - chandeliers are mounted on a special base. The height of such luminaires is not regulated. On the stretched ceiling, the level of the base is set, to which a chandelier is attached later with the help of screws. In this case, the base must be located so that the ceiling is not pressed.

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In the form of fixtures are:

• Horizontal - more often used in rooms with low ceilings( up to three meters).A feature of such chandeliers is the uniform arrangement of bulbs on the branches. The diameter of such luminaires can reach one meter for better illumination of the room;
• Vertical - it is correct to use chandeliers in rooms with high ceilings, whose height is more than three meters. In the diameter of this lamp is less than horizontal( up to 50 cm), because its "growth" allows you to illuminate the entire space.

You can also choose chandeliers with horns and shades. If used with horns, you should pay attention to their location: it is not advisable that they direct the light bulbs directly to the ceiling. This has already been mentioned earlier.

When using a plafond, you need to pay attention to the fact that in the plafone above the lamp was located a reflector - a thin sheet of steel from stainless steel or chrome.

This is necessary to prevent the ceiling from heating. When using LED light bulbs in a plafond, a reflector is not necessary.

In cases where the cover is closing the light bulb from below, the chandelier should be placed at a sufficient distance from the ceiling to prevent its heating.

You can choose a crystal chandelier. The principle of placement is the same as for other types of lighting devices.

It can be noted that such designs are immediately produced under all requirements of stretch ceilings.

Choosing a bulb

Which bulbs to choose for lighting: halogen, LED, incandescent or energy-saving? Let's consider all separately.

Incandescent lamps. They are a classic option and are notable for their low price.

You can say that this is their only positive side. The efficiency of such a lamp is very low( 2.6% - the highest figure).

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All the rest of the energy produced is spent on heating. With stretch ceilings made of PVC, the lamp power should not exceed 40 W, with synthetic fabric ceilings - no more than 60 W.

Install the fixtures better at a distance of 25 cm from the canvas, which will not work for many. Still, use of such a "classic" is undesirable along with stretch ceilings.

Halogen lamps. These lamps are similar to the first considered option for their low efficiency. The rest of the energy they spend on heating space.

The principle of the lamps differs: in the first variant the helix is ​​heated, in the halogen - ionized metal vapor, which settles on a spiral.

However, the bulb of the lamp has a reflective layer, which allows the lamp to not overheat. But their use with stretch ceilings should be limited to a power of 35 watts.

Another important point is that these lamps can not be touched by hand. Why? Because when you touch the lamp, the skin fat remains, which will turn into a dark spot when the lamp works, which can cause it to break down as quickly as possible.

The distance at which it is recommended to install a chandelier with such bulbs is 20-25 cm.

Energy-saving lamps. They have good efficiency and remain relatively unheated. However, the device of the lamp contains mercury, so it is necessary to handle it with care.

It will be correct not to use this kind of bulbs in rooms with high humidity, so that the power converter does not fail prematurely.

They can be located at a closer distance to the ceiling.

LED Light Bulb. LED chandeliers are the most suitable option, because they have a high efficiency and are characterized by low heat release.

The peculiarity is that such chandeliers are installed together with power supplies, which should be placed in a ventilated place, which is better to take care of beforehand.

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Placement of the power supply directly above the suspended ceiling can lead to deformation of the web due to heating.

Point lighting. Spot lights are the most common option for lighting a room using a stretch ceiling. What positive qualities do they have?

First, they are distinguished by a relatively low price. Secondly, look very nice, provide a soft muffled light.

Third, do not carry a thermal load on the ceiling.

All kinds of lamps can be used in spotlights, with the exception of an incandescent lamp. Another necessary condition is the luminaire protrusion at a distance of 5-10 cm from the ceiling.