Selection of components must begin with the selection of profiles Many people prefer to install tension ceilings with their own hands, as this is a simple process. Before starting the installation, you need to prepare the necessary tools and materials. Selection of components must begin with the selection of profiles, because they will directly depend on the strength of the structure. Also it is necessary to choose suitable decorative elements, thermo rings and linen.
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- Fasteners for stretch ceilings at retail
- What manufacturer for stretch ceilings is the best
- What is included in the set of stretch ceiling for self-installation
- What else is needed to install tension ceilings
- Optimum plastic parts forTension ceilings: advantages and features
- Stretch ceiling components from PilotPro
- Stretch ceiling bag( video)
Fastening accessories for suspended ceilings at retail
Undoubtedly fasteners is most advantageous to buy retail. There are 3 methods of attachment: harpoon, glazing and wedge. You can also use a seamless method of attachment.
Static ceiling tension fastening system - inexpensive attachment method
The most robust and durable is harpoon technology. It provides for the installation of metal hooks, on which PVC films are put on. Before the tension of the fabric, the PVC panels are heated.
If you are looking for an inexpensive method of fixing, you can purchase components for installing a bezel system. Elements of this system are made by many Russian manufacturers.
Advantages of the staggering system include:
- Cheap construction.
- Easy installation.
- A small distance between the stretcher and the main ceiling.
Wedge technology is used relatively rarely. It provides for the installation around the perimeter of the room metal profiles. After that, the cloth is heated and clamped in special wedges. A seamless system to be purchased at retail is rational only if you use fabric fabrics. Such a system provides for the installation of a plastic baggage peg.
Which manufacturer for stretch ceilings is the best
Experts recommend giving preference to European manufacturing companies. They make better and durable canvases. The best European component manufacturers are Extenzo, Newmat, Clipso.
European manufacturers are currently outperforming Russian manufacturers as components for the suspended ceiling
If you are new, give preference to components that are manufactured by the French firm Extenzo. This company produces traction systems in such a way that they can be easily installed with a gap of 3 millimeters from the overlapping surface.
For more than 20 years, Newmat has been one of the leaders in the building materials market. The company produces high-quality materials, according to European standards.
The advantages of the components from the company "Newmat" include:
- High strength.
- Construction durability.
- Possibility to choose different colors of cloth.
Clipso is one of the first companies to manufacture polyester fabrics. The panels are treated with a special polyurethane impregnation. It is a good protective material, and gives the canvas a beautiful view."Clipso" make designs that can be fixed with the help of snap-clips. Such a system helps to install quickly and efficiently.
What is included in the stretch ceiling kit for self-installation
For self-alignment of the tensioning cloth, you need to choose the profiles, fasteners, platforms and heat rings. As fastening elements it is necessary to use dowels and screws.
To avoid overheating of the web, use platforms and heat rings to install a point light source
There are five types of profiles:
- Wall-mounted. It is attached directly to the surface of the wall. When using a wall profile, the ceiling will be lower by 5-6 centimeters.
- Ceiling. It is desirable to use them only if there is no possibility to use wall profiles.
- Universal. They can be attached to both the walls and the ceiling.
- Separating. This profile is fixed on the ceiling to connect the fabric web.
- Angular. Products of this type are used if there is a need to connect straight profiles in the corner parts of the room.
Platforms and heat rings are used to install point light sources. Specialists recommend using universal platforms. When choosing a thermo-ring, give preference to double thermo insulating products. They help to avoid overheating of the canvas.
What else you need to install tension ceilings
To install the stretch ceiling, you will also need different decorative elements. They are needed to eliminate technical gaps. In addition, the decorative elements help to create a perfectly flat stretch ceiling. A special insert is included in the set of materials for the installation of the tensioning cloth.
Decorative elements will decorate your interior and close technical gaps and defects in the ceiling.
It can be of 3 types:
- Coupling insert. It is used if it is necessary to hide the crevices formed between the two canvases. The connecting inserts are fastened directly to the groove of the connecting profiles.
- Wall attachment. Used to remove technical gaps formed between the walls.
- T-shaped inserts. Represents hidden blinds that are used to mask gaps.
When installing a false ceiling, you must necessarily use a special ceiling skirting. It must be attached to the wall with glue. If desired, you can install LED lighting between the skirting board and the canvas.
Also, when installing suspended ceilings, you will need a special fittings. You will need harpoons, piping, special inserts and baguettes.
Optimplastic components for stretch ceilings: advantages and features of
The Russian company "Optimplast" sells all kinds of plastic products. Relatively recently, this company began to produce all kinds of components for the installation of tensioning cloths.
Russian manufacturers produce high-quality materials for the installation of tension ceilings
If you are looking for a strong and inexpensive piping for the pipe, give preference to the products that make the company "Optimist".The fabrications made by this manufacturer have high strength values, and can be used to reinforce holes in the ceiling film at pipe-by-pass sites.
Also this Russian manufacturer produces high-quality:
- Direct suspension.
- Universal platforms.
- Protector rings.
- Thermal ring.
Accessories for stretch ceilings from the company PilotPro
The Russian company PilotPro also produces high-quality materials for the installation of tension ceilings. The components produced by this company are very popular, because they have a relatively low price and high quality.
For a low price of materials from "PilotPro" you will get a good result
If you want to buy high-quality PVC wallboard, give preference to the products of the company "PilotPro".Such baguettes are made of high-strength materials.
Also, the company "PilotPro" produces quality:
- Stake fastening systems.
- Harpoon fastening systems.
- Platforms for a chandelier.
- LED-panels of a round configuration.
- Related accessories, for example, glue and self-cutters of the "bug" type.
Baguette for stretch ceiling( video)
As you can see, choosing the right material and equipment for installing a stretch ceiling is easy. If you have a limited budget, choose the products of the Russian company "PilotPro" and "Optimal".These firms produce components, according to all standards. Also, before the beginning of the installation, select accessories, profiles, lighting devices, decorative rings, screws and inserts.
