With the help of a stretch ceiling, you can hide all communication elements and give the surface a neat appearance. The ceiling is a very important object of repair in every apartment or house. It is very important not to miscalculate and choose the right material for its finish. A convenient and practical material is the stretch ceiling. With it, you can easily remove surface irregularities, hide all the shortcomings, swings, and wiring. The choice of each client is given the opportunity to make a ceiling of absolutely any color. You can also choose the country of the manufacturer: German models or Chinese quality. All work can be completed in a few hours, and after learning the basic rules of work, you can try to perform the installation yourself.
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- The main advantages of the stretch ceiling fabric
- Measurement of the distance from the canvas to the fabric in the preparatory stage of installation of tension ceilings
- What can be the width of the stretch ceiling
- The process of installing the ceiling film
- Finishing andLighting installation
The main advantages of the fabric for stretch ceilings
Self-mounting tension ceilings will save you a lot of moneydstva. But before you start working, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of this installation.
Before you begin to install the canvas, it must be purchased or ordered, while you need to know the required characteristics, what the maximum retail price, standart or exclusive is needed. It is important to consider in advance the color of this cloth( single-color or combined).To date, production allows you to make the ceiling a completely different shade. It can be applied to any drawing, make it textured. Usually it will be a little cheaper to contact dealers, they will also help to calculate the required amount of material.
But you must not forget that this ceiling will always be in front of your eyes, so the color should correspond not only to the exterior design of the room, but also to the inner state and comfort of the soul.
The film for stretch ceilings has increased resistance to temperature changes, which makes it possible to use the blade in unheated rooms.
. In appearance, the ceiling sheet is a film that stretches from one wall to the other throughout the entire room.
This coating has a number of advantages that distinguish it favorably from other ceiling coverings:
- Does not attract dust;
- Not subject to deformation, even when shrinking at home;
- Not fond of high humidity;
- Does not burn in the sun;
- Not afraid of the deluge of neighbors.
The only thing that can damage this material is a sharp object that can pierce through the fabric. But even with damage, the canvas can be restored by applying a patch.
Installation Diagram
The installation consists of several basic steps:
- Preparation;
- Setting the profile;
- Installation of PVC film;
- Finishing;
- Installation of LEDs.
Installation of profiles is necessary for the subsequent installation of a stretch ceiling
It is not recommended to use cleaning agents with a cloth that can scratch the film.
Measuring the distance from the canvas to the fabric during the preparatory installation phase of tension ceilings
This step is necessary for measuring the ceiling, selecting the right material, its color, and also for preparing the instrument and the room itself.
The installation process can not be performed without the following tools:
- Clips;
- Hacksaw for metal;
- Painting Scotch tape;
- Elbow;
- Spatula;
- File;
- Padding;
- Roulette;
- Drill;
- Screwdriver;
- Thermal gun;
- Gas bottle;
- Screwdriver;
- Roulette;
- Pencil;
- Dowels and screws;
- Construction hair dryer;
- Level.
Accordingly, it will also be impossible to perform the work without the liner itself and the profile for fixing it. The profile for a false ceiling is better for using metal, it not only looks better, but also will serve much longer.
On how reliable the profile and its connection will be, the quality of the whole structure will depend.
Installation scheme for single-level tension ceilings
Ceiling installation begins with the fastening of the profile. Before you attach it, you need to make all the necessary measurements and make notes about where the profile will be placed, or rather, at what distance it should be attached. Since the height of the ceiling is not always the same, it is important to make measurements throughout the perimeter of the room, finding the lowest angle in the room, you can begin the horizontal line to which the profile will be attached. In order for the horizontal to be level, you need to use a level.
The profile is attached to the wall using dowels or screws( this depends on the type of wall).The profile is fastened around the perimeter of the wall, there are no gaps.
The profile must be bent, not cut or jointed. If joints can not be avoided, they need to process the files.
What can be the width of the stretch ceiling
The ceilings come in different widths. Depending on the area of the room where the canvas is purchased, the required width is selected.
If the width exceeds 135 cm, the ceiling will have a seam.
Weld the parts together with a special machine using a solder. The stepping interval can be at a distance from 130 to 200 cm. The choice of the interval directly depends on the type of film. This is provided for by technological standards.
When choosing the color of the suspended ceiling, it must be remembered that it must be in harmony with the overall interior pattern
If the painting is lacquer, then it can be seen with creases. It's not a marriage!That there were no creases, it is not recommended to keep the canvas for more than one week.
If the creases still appeared, you should not worry, because after a while they will be straightened and they will not be visible. When making a ceiling, its size decreases by a percentage of 6. It is because of this that there is no sag. With a ceiling area of 60 or more square meters, additional spacer profiles are required to prevent the ceiling from sagging.
The process of installing the
ceiling film Before starting the stretching of the new ceiling, it is important to carefully inspect the old coating. On the old ceiling there should be no detached plaster. The fact is that it may eventually fall down, which threatens to damage the stretch ceiling.
The rough ceiling is preprocessed, all that can be broken off or dropped is removed from it. Further it is required to conduct priming of a surface to protect a ceiling from shedding. It is at this stage that electrical wiring is planned, as well as installation of a fixture for future lighting fixtures.
The electrical system must be checked beforehand.
Before installing, you must ensure that all the rules are strictly followed. Installation is carried out under the influence of high temperatures. A dangerous high temperature can be for plants, as well as electrical appliances. It is also not recommended to install a ceiling cloth in a freshly-wallpapered room.
Applying a primer to the ceiling before assembling the tensioning structures will give stability to the entire work surface.
Before installation, it is absolutely necessary to remove any sharp or pointed objects from the room that could scratch or cut the blade.
Under the influence of high temperatures the fabric becomes soft and supple and easy to work with. Warming up is gradual, first reaching 40 degrees, and then warming up to 60 degrees. The canvas has a base angle from which to start work. It is usually marked by producers. Further, the process does not represent anything complicated. It is necessary with the help of a spatula to drive the blade under the groove in the profile.
Finishing and lighting installation
The installation of lighting fixtures is the final step in the installation of the tension web. Installation of the chandelier is carried out on a pre-prepared plastic ring, the diameter of which should not be greater than the diameter of the luminaire.
Work should be done carefully, slowly and accurately according to the instructions.
Assembling a tension ceiling( video)
If all the work is in line with the technology, the ceilings will last a very long time. Often, ceilings decide to replace only in the case when the ceiling is simply bored.
