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Recent developments allow to translate into reality the intricate design ideas and create unique interior living room, kitchen or bedroom. One of the elements of the design is a split-level ceiling. The mounting structure has some difficulty, but after studying all the technology installed, to handle the work independently.
Features of stretch ceilings ↑
For the decoration of suspended ceilings use PVC tape or fabric panel. The problem of a large area is solved by connecting a solid welding of individual paintings. Strainer cover most aesthetically pleasing looks in free space, where ceilings exceed the standard 2.5 m. the Installation of a split-level design has many advantages:
- No need to fully eliminate the defects of the ceiling in the preparatory phase.
- Design tiered ceiling is optimally suited for visual zoning.
- The possibility to combine when assembling different materials and textures. PVC film is used with matte and glossy surface, it can be combined with a fabric canvas.
- Allows you to reconcile multiple colors, successfully entered in the General concept of the design of the room.
- If desired, the installation of lighting on the ceiling behind the film. For the formation of the original effect to take the led strip and a special translucent film.
- Easy installation of the communications. If necessary, repair of the canvas can be easily dismantled..
- The reflecting surface of suspended ceiling helps to visually increase space.
Installation of split-level ceilings fraught with difficulties and limitations with which it is better to see in advance:
- In the process of operation of two-level ceilings should be neat. Hooking the coating with a sharp object, you’ll damage the cloth, and his recovery is not always possible.
- In areas of seasonal residence in the absence of heating during the cold period from the PVC films should be abandoned, under the action of low temperatures it is exposed to destruction. In this situation, the mounting structure is recommended with a fabric cover.
- The cost and complexity of the work above other options. But it pays off long-life design.
Options for construction of two-level ceilings ↑
The choice of form duplex structures depends on the overall design of the room. If you want, she can give a wave-shaped, round or spiral form. When choosing the shape and color scheme, split-level surface, keep in mind the recommendations of the designers:
- If the concept of design space is built on the conciseness and simplicity, it is not necessary to equip a ceiling surface complex structure with lots of decor.
- Application on stretch ceilings photo printing valid in the spacious high rooms with large Windows. Otherwise, the fussiness of the interior provided.
- The application of patterns, imitation of the sky is preferable for the upper tier of the structure.
- The use of glossy film on both levels with a combination of colors is harmonious solution for the living room.
- The combination with the installation of glossy and matte surfaces in its own way interesting. Frosted fabric in white color to complement the fabric material.
- Top tier design, usually fills a large area and is the main.
- Installation of inter-level illumination in addition to the main lighting creates a romantic atmosphere of the room. For this purpose, use of any lighting products, with the exception of filament bulbs.
Professional skills allow to experiment with shapes in 3D on film the ceiling. Flowing elements in the form of craters, cones and waves recently gaining popularity.
Preparatory work ↑
Installation of a two-level ceiling is preceded by surface preparation. The process is facilitated by the lack of need for perfect alignment. The main task at this stage:
- to remove the old finish;
- to get rid of rust stains, mold, mildew and grime;
- treating the ceiling of the primer composition;
- to eliminate large cracks and re-apply the primer.
An elaborate sketch of the ceiling allows for the purchase of materials for installation of split-level design in the right quantity. Concurrently with the layout design determine the placement of lighting fixtures.
Before mounting a two-level ceiling should take care of the acquisition of the following structural elements:
- Aluminum or plastic molding, designed for fixing the foil to the duct or ceiling. There is a ceiling, and wall coupling type, length 2.5 m.
- Film or fabric painting, pre-welded to the required dimensions.
- A decorative insert width 0.4 cm, designed to mask clearance after mounting between the side surface and the two-tier design.
- Plywood, beams, fasteners.
Installation of split level designs ↑
Accurate layout is designed to ensure a quality installation of two-level ceiling. In addition to the usual level will need a laser level. The process consists of the following steps:
- From the base surface is the distance to the top layer, then marked the height of the lower level.
- With a sketch of the two-level structure contour of the upper tier is migrated to the ceiling, mark the sites of installation of lighting devices.
- For future fixtures wiring is laid, got in a groove. The mounting location of the chandelier is equipped with a strap.
Installing a plywood frame ↑
For mounting the base you will need plywood cut to the desired width. To give flexibility to the material will allow it to soak for an hour in warm water.
Mounting frame ceiling construction is as follows:
- Hammered on the dowel is attached a cord with a fixed pencil.
- It is noted contour line of the second tier.
- On the contour lines with the use of dowels fixed timber from pine.
- Fixing the softened veneer plywood on wooden beams is carried out with screws.
- By marking the profile is fixed for both tiers. The profile of the upper tier is at a minimum distance from the ceiling.
- 7 cm from the bottom of the baguette is fixed to the base. For the formation of smooth lines he incision at an angle of 30on.
- With screws or dowels in the fillet is attached to the wall with an interval of 10-15 cm.
If the thumbnail is present inter-level lighting, at this stage, the spot lighting products.
Frame for a two-tiered design of the metal profile ↑
In the absence of the plan of installation of lighting between the levels, the box is set on the basis of the metal profile. The procedure of mounting a split-level design includes the following steps:
- using the fixing of the product at the border line of the two tiers set metal profile;
- bending the profile of the incision, the fastening interval is 4 cm;
- on the lateral surface are attached to the moldings;
- from the remnants of the drop profile are formed, their length is identical and ends on the same line with the level of baguettes on the wall;
- of the U-shaped profile of mounting the box to a two-level ceiling;
- using screws «ê», the drop box connect with an interval of 25-30 cm;
- make installation a received box to the wall using a wide supporting profile.
Installation of the fabric or film coating ↑
For fastening a PVC film to a two-tier frame ceiling is used a special heat gun. The room warms to a temperature of 55-70on, then the canvas is gently unfolding. The upper tier of the material is fixed with special clamps. Using a spatula, the harpoon is put in a baguette. After that, prepare the canvas for the second level and is fixed at opposite corners. Film is inserted into the moldings on the wall, and then move on to the installation of plastic flashings.
Installation of leaf tissue for two-level designs is performed without the use of special equipment. First with a spatula fixed on the walls of the material of lower layer, locking blade clip. Wrinkled areas are heated with a construction dryer and smoothed. Then move on to assembling the top-level.
The holders of two-level stretch ceilings have the opportunity for a long time to enjoy an individual design without the need for re-repairs.
