Dismantling of the suspended ceiling with your own hands video: how to remove and install yourself, partial dismantling

The entire technological process for dismantling the film ceiling should be done in the reverse order of the installation of tensioning structures Stretch ceilings - a beautiful and reliable solution for the interior, but sometimes it happens that it is necessary to dismantle the structure. Perhaps there is a need to change the wiring or draining the water. There are usually no difficulties in dismantling the structure, but it's worth remembering that the design will have to be installed again, and it's rather difficult to do this without calling specialists.

It should be remembered that you can not use pliers during the dismantling, otherwise the film may be damaged.

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Due to the fact that there are several installation options for the structure, there are also several ways to remove tension ceilings. To completely remove the stretch ceiling, you need to know the type of attachment. It is possible that complete dismantling of the ceiling is not required, you can do without removing only a part of the structure. Each specialist uses the type of attachment that the customer wants. If the customer knows what type of mounting was used during the installation of the ceiling, then the dismantling will be much easier.

Mounting types:

• Cam mounting;
• Harp mount;
• Wedge mounting.

The first mounting option is like a clamp, in this case the web during the installation leads to a cam, which ensures reliable fixing of the blade.

Types of fastening systems for tension ceilings

The second type of tensioning structure consists of a wedge that is located in a baguette groove with an already stretched fabric. Further in the construction there is a ceiling skirting, which further clamps the wedge.

Mounting with a harpoon consists of a crocheted edging or a harpoon fixed in a special baguette groove. This type of fastening is created in the factory, it is soldered all around the perimeter of the ceiling in accordance with the measurements of the room for which the fabric is manufactured. This type of fastening is convenient in that its installation and dismantling is easy to carry out independently, the risk of damage to the web in this case is minimal. The harp mount does not deform the blade, unlike the other two types of fastening.

In view of the fact that with the wedge and cam fixing the ceiling is compressed and changes its shape, its re-installation is not possible.

Therefore, you need to make sure that removing the film during the dismantling is really necessary, it is possible that just a few holes that were made for the fixtures are enough.

How to remove tension ceilings

For dismantling the cam clamped fabric, use a spatula, preferably if it is made of plastic. The cam is pressed during dismantling, the film from under it is carefully stretched. Then the spatula is located in a place where the canvas is already dismantled and the film is stretched again. Removing the ceiling with a cam attachment can be done by yourself.

For dismantling the ceiling with a harpoon, it is enough to remove the plastic insert from the baguette, then, using a spatula, pull the movable part of the harpoon. The canvas is simply pulled out of the baguette with your own hands.

The stretch ceiling bag is removed using a spatula with wooden handle

Removing the ceiling with wedge fastening is easy, there is no need to stretch the blade with a spatula. It is enough to remove the plinth, the wedge will loosen, then it is necessary to open the baguette fasteners with a spatula.

Recommendations on how to remove the tension ceiling with the subsequent installation of

Removing the ceiling with subsequent installation presents some difficulties.

It's not always possible to disassemble the canvas in such a way that it remains undeformed:

1. If there are disposable profiles in the room, the canvas can not be avoided without damages, you can simply cut the ceiling. Otherwise, first you need to remove the plinth from the ceiling, and then dismantle the canvas directly.
2. PVC sheet is dismantled using high temperature. To remove this ceiling, it is necessary to warm up the room to 50 degrees, and then directly to the film. It is not necessary to warm up the whole room, if the dismantling is done by yourself. It is enough to heat the film so that it sags, and then you can unscrew the screws with a tool. This is necessary for the fabric to sag, otherwise it can be damaged during dismantling.
3. If some decorative elements are glued, they can be removed using tools, the main thing is to carefully and slowly move it along the product.
4. PVC ceilings installed with harpoon and wedge systems must be dismantled from corners. The film is always removed from the corner to the center. It is necessary to carefully bend the aluminum profile, if the ceiling is installed with a wedge. The main thing is not to damage the baguette, tools must be blunt.

If you plan to install the ceiling after dismantling again, the main thing is not to damage the canvas.

The process of disassembling the stretch ceiling is carried out in a room with an air temperature of about 40-50 degrees

For seamless ceilings, there is no need to heat them to high temperatures. The difference in dismantling with PVC ceilings is that you need to start from the center and go to the edges.

Installation of such a ceiling is again dependent on the accuracy of the dismantling. During the entire dismantling it is necessary to warm up the canvas.

How to remove the tension ceiling

You can identify several key points to dismantle the stretch ceiling yourself.

You should know that it is not possible to put the ceiling back in all cases, the decisive factor in this matter is the accuracy of the removal of the canvas.

To find the correct way to remove the ceiling, it is necessary to know what type of fastening was used when installing the tension structure

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Determine which type of mounting has a ceiling in order to choose the correct way of dismantling it.
2. You should also make sure that you need to completely remove the ceiling, it is possible that you only need to remove it partially, make holes or use ready-made holes for the fixtures.
3. You need to know what materials the ceiling is made from to determine which tool should be used to remove it.
4. It is necessary to dismantle the ceiling correctly using suitable tools, the cloth must be removed carefully, without hurrying.

In conclusion, you can say that you can remove the stretch ceiling yourself, the main thing is to do it neatly if you plan to reinstall it. It should be remembered that a complete removal of the stretch ceiling is not necessary in all cases, for example, drain the water from the ceiling easily, using holes for fixtures. If you do not hurry and do everything right, then you can disassemble the construction without calling specialists.