Stretch ceilings construction: device and technology, video and instruction, finished constructions in section, manufacturing and thickness selection

Stretch ceilings combine the novelty of design and practicality in the application of The device in your home stretch ceilings is a fairly rational solution. Stretch ceiling not only conceals all the flaws of the base ceiling, but also gives a special charm to the new ceiling, some airiness, while not "stealing" a lot from the height of the room. Conversely, the stretch ceiling will give more room to your room, whatever it is: an entrance hall, bedroom or living room.

The rich color scheme allows satisfying aestheticThe slavery of even the most capricious, in this sense, homeowner. Stretch ceilings: the design can be either single-level or multi-level, which, you see, can dramatically change the look of your apartment.

Stretch ceiling device: basic types

The beauty of stretch ceiling is undeniable, and this fact can not be denied, but many would like to know how the suspended ceiling is arranged?

Easy and quick installation is not the only advantage of stretch ceilings

Knowing the stretch ceiling device is much easier to pick up, say, the material of the ceiling for a particular room. In addition, you can control the installation, if suddenly the brigade will be amateurs or simply unscrupulous people.

The stretch ceiling, by and large, is a fabric or film that is stretched at a certain distance from the base ceiling. The fixing systems to the walls are different, so it makes sense to consider them.

Mounting types:

• Harpoon system. The most popular type of fastening of the fabric, despite the fact that this type of attachment is somewhat more expensive than the others. One of its main advantages is the possibility of repeated disassembly and assembly. The edging is welded to the edge of the canvas, resembling a harpoon in shape. When assembling, the harpoon is hooked for the return part, which is located in a baguette fixed to the wall, or the ceiling, around the perimeter of the room.
• Staple system. This kind allows using both textiles and PVC.Fitting the canvas is feasible "in place" - in this case, just cut off the excess. Ceiling material is simply folded twice, and then, its bent side is inserted into the groove of the baguette, where it is fixed by means of a plastic bead.
• Cam system( clip-on). Fasteners - plastic. The material is covered at the work site. Fixation by means of longitudinal springs. Dismantling the film is somewhat difficult.
• The wedge system. The film inserted in the groove is to be fixed with a wedge, and then closed with a plug.

Selecting stretch ceiling options is very large

The stacking system, by the way, does not need very precise measurements, like harpoon, and this is its main advantage. To more accurately provide all listed systems, it is better to look at them in a section, good, there is such an opportunity on the Internet.

Technology stretch ceilings: there are no small things

Everything, of course, begins with measurements.

Before the canvas has not yet been delivered to the facility, and the team has not started to work, it is necessary to carry out certain activities, the preparation of which will be the key to further successful work.

What actions should be taken?

Required:

1. In places where ceilings will be fixed, the walls should not be damaged, but must be strong, straight and in the same plane;
2. Finishing materials, though plasterboard, though plaster or ceramic tiles, must be firmly fixed;
3. If the installation of a ceiling baguette is planned, the ceiling must have a single plane;
4. All construction work is completed by the time of installation of the stretch ceiling, and the wiring is removed to the fixing points of the fixtures;
5. Indoors, there should be no debris, furniture and foreign objects;
6. In winter, in a room, without fail, the necessary temperature is maintained.

Stretch ceilings conceal wiring, fire detectors, lighting cartridges and other communications

And only if the above conditions are met, you can begin installing the stretch ceiling, one of the methods described in the previous subsection.

Prefabricated structures for suspended ceilings: this will speed up the ceiling device

The availability of ready-made structures not only facilitates the work of installers, but also speeds up the entire work process.

Prefabricated structures exist so that neither you nor your craftsmen, figuratively speaking, spend their and your time on the "invention of the bike"

The process of manufacturing stretch ceilings is, first of all, cutting, based on the size of the cloth room, Welding it, as well as welding the harpoon. However, the production of cloth is not limited to.

By purchasing a ready-made design, you get rid of a bunch of unnecessary problems.

Prefabricated structures save time spent on installing suspended ceilings and accelerate the process of finishing the apartment

So, what you need for the structure:

• Profile for stepping;
• Structures with backlighting hidden;
• Connecting profiles;
• Profiles for curved structures. They have special nail files, which they will make by themselves, by means of the "Bulgarian" it is extremely difficult, and time-consuming.

Existing standard series are very relevant and very much in demand, especially when it comes to multi-level ceilings, and in general, ceilings of increased complexity.

Safety precautions for the installation of ceilings: what you should not forget

In order to avoid extraordinary situations in the installation of stretch ceilings, it is absolutely necessary to carry out safety during these works.

This is necessary to ensure that the work done was done "perfectly", and unnecessary, unplanned, negative facts did not overshadow the process of work, and did not negatively affect their quality.

Of course, the absence of injuries is not only desirable, but strictly necessary, and this is not even discussed.

The specialists of

must install tension ceilings. So, what you need, first of all, to pay your closest attention, regardless of whether the hired brigade is engaged in the work, or yourself, with your assistants.

Mounted PVC ceiling:

1. First of all, pay attention to the gas cylinder, because without it stretching ceilings - this requires technology. So, the expiration date: you need to check the date of production and the date when the cylinder should be verified. In addition, the cylinder must not be used with a faulty valve. The container should not be refilled - this is especially important in the winter. The probability of an explosion increases!
2. We draw attention to the connections of the gas cylinder with the heat gun hoses.
3. The instruction says that the distance between the cylinder and the heat gun must be at least one and a half meters.
4. It is strictly forbidden to increase hoses by yourself!The hoses must be of the correct length and securely connected.

Only with the appropriate equipment for the installation of stretch ceilings can all quickly and accurately perform all the work of

No one needs force majeure. After all, not for that you started a repair!

Of course, it will not be superfluous to remove all unnecessary items from the room, which only interfere with the work and create, in this situation, an extra fire hazard.

Materials for ceilings: two types of

The main types of material for stretch ceilings are two: PVC and textiles, and each of them, as usual, has its advantages and disadvantages.

The most popular type of material was and remains PVC.

However, textiles are also not discounted.

Nowadays, the fabric ceilings

are becoming popular. So, more about the materials:

• PVC. Huge selection of texture and color. Low price. Of the disadvantages is the need to use a heat gun. PVC is not afraid of water. The thickness of the film varies from 0.12 to 0.35 mm. The film is strong enough, and the thinner it is, the unseen the seam of the canvas.
• Textiles. It is not afraid of temperature changes, which makes it possible to use it in cottages and in country houses, where the plus temperature is not always due to irregular heating in winter. Textiles do not hold water well, which is not very good in apartments, where the likelihood of leakage from neighbors from above is quite high. To perform this installation, the heat gun is not needed.

Thus, knowing all the advantages and disadvantages of this material, it will be much easier for you to make your choice.

Tension ceilings( video)

In conclusion I would like to add the following. In addition to the fact that under the suspended ceilings it is possible to hide defects in the ceiling of the base one, it is also possible to successfully hide various communications: from water pipes and heating pipes, to electrical wiring and ventilation ducts. If you are flooded by neighbors from the top - it does not matter!Repair and furniture will not suffer, and specially caused by this reason the masters will quickly solve this problem. And what about the appearance of the stretch ceiling, then the choice is more than varied: from the mirror surface and fabric, to marble and Venetian plaster. Having studied photo and video materials, as well as articles of relevant content, you can make your right choice.

Design of stretch ceilings( photo)