The contents
- The disadvantages of suspended ceilings
- The methods of installation of tensile structures
- How to stretch mount design?
Stretch ceilings – design for a decorative and functional ceiling finish consisting of a special metal frame or a baguette and a piece of cloth that is attached to them. Stretch ceilings can be installed in residential and non-residential premises for any purpose and area: the rooms, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, office, educational institutions.
What are the advantages of suspended ceilings?
- The ability to create a perfectly smooth ceiling surface in any color and texture in a relatively short time.
- Wide possibilities of design.
- Durability.
- The process of installation of stretch ceiling leaves no dirt.
- You can apply various types of lighting for stretch ceiling.
The disadvantages of suspended ceilings ↑
It is difficult to carry out the installation yourself. Necessary special devices and skills that will allow them to perform work correctly. The disadvantages include exposure to design of mechanical injuries with sharp objects. Stretch tiered ceiling slightly reduces the height of the ceiling.
What are stretch ceilings?
- Textile or fabric ceilings: the profile is a fabric of polyester with a knit weave. The cloth is further impregnated with polyurethane resin adds the necessary performance properties.
The mounting of such a blade does not require heating and fit the shape of the room. This coating will not suffer from exposure to low temperatures. Design options – white and colored fabric, supplied in rolls. The surface of the fabric ceiling «breathing», unlike PVC film. In the event of flooding it is necessary to change all the cloth, as textiles do not hold water. Fabric the cloth is thicker than PVC film
- Ceilings of PVC film – are cleaning, keep the water, characterized by a wide range of colors and textures, «don’t like» low temperatures, aesthetically pleasing:
- Matt ceilings create a perfectly smooth surface that will fit into any interior. This option is considered a classic – it looks aesthetically pleasing, but not distracting attention from the room decor, and assembling it takes a not much time.
- Glossy create an aesthetic ceiling for the most daring design ideas. This option is for rooms in a modern style, presented in various colors. Installation is simple.
On some of the paintings easier to see the stitch line, but due to the mirror surface, you can visually enlarge the room. Stylish look with a special lighting.
- Satin: have a lot in common with Matt. Advantage – due to the smooth surface, can achieve the effect of dazzling white ceiling. The smooth surface creates a mirror effect, but easily reflects light and seems to mother of pearl.
PVC film more popular option – they are cheaper and more affordable fabric canvases.
It is important! Glossy PVC film is manufactured in various widths, but experts recommend a width of 1.8 m. the Large width influences the quality of the gloss.
Depending on the type of construction there:
- Single storey ceilings – classic type, they are more economical, suitable for small spaces;
- Tiered: apply for zoning, perfectly hide the visible bumps of the ceiling, provide ample opportunity for design creativity, more suitable for rooms large area. Do not use in rooms with low ceilings. Harder to install than single.
Modern designers often use a stretch type design «starry sky» or model with photo printing.
On the surface of the material can be applied to any image. Technology of printing involves the drawing or on the part of the canvas and then connect them, or on the whole surface. Ustanova not very different from other types of suspended ceilings.
Effect «starry sky» reach by combining the technology of installation of the ceiling and special lighting. This kind of perfect for a child’s room.
Ceiling painting can be decorated with perforations made with a metallic coating, suede. Popular textured ceilings – wood, natural stone.
The methods of installation of tensile structures ↑
A defining moment is the material chosen for the manufacture of ceiling – textile or PVC film. In the first case we use the method of cold stretching. For installation of stretch ceiling of PVC film in need of a hot stretch with the use of special «gun» – the heating of the gas devices. This device heats the air in the room up to 70 degrees, so before installation it is best to remove all items, plants. Proper use «gun» for mounting virtually eliminates the possibility of sagging of the canvas.
Depending on the way in which the canvas is attached, are:
- Harpoon mount (for tissue sheets and films PVC) or shtapikov.
- Harpoon mount (for PVC film). This technology allows you to install a ceiling painting fast and easy. This method is universal, since it allows you to work in any configuration and area of the premises. The technology that the production process around the perimeter of the cloth is attached the harpoon – at installation it is firmly fixed in the profile. Experts from around the world have recognized this method is the most reliable and durable. The advantages of the method – the ability to create various shapes and designs and dismantling of the ceiling with re-installing. Before you install the necessary measurements on the basis of which is cut in the shape of the canvas – it can be any shape. For particularly complex configurations, use computer aided design.
For reasons of affordability and aesthetic appeal, many choose the PVC film as material for installation of suspended structures.
How to stretch mount design? ↑
The process of installation of stretch ceiling is quite troublesome, but using the tips and having the necessary equipment and skills you can install such a ceiling with his hands.
Consider the process of installation using a heat gun ↑
The most simple case, when not in the room of pipes and other communications that come out of the ceiling and the room itself was small square and rectangular shape.
- The initial stage of installing the ceiling is the preparation. At this stage, measurements are made for these purposes will need building level protractor. With their help applied at where to attach the baguette may be made of plastic or metal.
Around the perimeter of the wall, apply the zero level and measure the angles to exactly correlate the profile. - Take the rail and fasten to the wall. Rail may be longer or shorter than the width of the room. The fixture is made with dowels or screws.
- Using the heater to warm up the room to a temperature not below 40 degrees.
- When the room warmed up, you can begin to lay out the film.
It is important! Keep «gun» was not close to the film – it can melt from high temperatures. - The step of stretching the film requires patience and precision action. To the corner of the baguette, the selected base, attach one corner, then diagonally to the second. Same goes with the other two corners of the film. Gradually, these same actions are carried out and with side parts.
Is the core technology of installation of plastic ceiling.
How to attach fabric paintings? ↑
Installation requires painting purchased for the room size. The procedure is simple – the fabric is impregnated with a mixture of polyurethane, is attached to the profile. The setting can be made with your own hands – the process of installing leaf tissue is easier than PVC film.
- To begin with, as in the case of PVC film, it is necessary to install the profile – clip or U-shaped.
Often used the clip type of attachment – it is easier to handle, not having much experience of repair and Assembly works. In addition, the folding method makes the result more reliable and stronger, and, consequently, your suspended ceiling will be more durable. A mount of this type is made from high strength plastic.
The u-shaped bracket (stajkovic, wedge) – requires more skills, in this case used the profile of aluminum. Having enough experience to install such mounting is possible very quickly and easily. This method does not differ durability, but its value for the economy. The disadvantages of the method, the bead is not 100% firmly fixed in the groove and can fall.
- After installation of the baguette are beginning to stretch the canvas first, fasten the side pieces and then the corners (this is the fundamental difference between fabric coverings from PVC film).
- Decor with the help of special pads, installation of lighting.
Many question arises: what to do in the first place – to hang Wallpaper or mount a suspended ceiling?
Consider two options for disposable and reusable mounts:
- If the fasteners are used beadings – a one-time binding, which requires first to apply the Wallpaper and then install a suspended ceiling. With this method, apply pads, performs a decorative function.
- If the fastener clips used – the order of execution is not important, because the clip you can remove and fasten again the special lining is not needed. The use of clips is more practical, between the leaf and the profile is no gap.
The durability of the coating depends on the correct preparation of the installation process. Finish the dirty work before installing the ceiling cover.
Features trim fabric coverings allow us to compare it with conventional ceiling – textile can be painted in any color using the paint and roller, it can be repainted several times. It is recommended to use acrylic paint. Show imagination, you can create creative patterns on the surface.
Thus, installation of the fabric and the film coating is available subject to certain rules. Ceilings accentuate the style of the room. Single-tier structure used in the styles classical, minimalism, constructivism. Multilevel ceilings are appropriate in contemporary styles, bright design will decorate the room in the Baroque style, will help to zone space in the loft.
