There are a lot of them these daysways to make the interior decoration of the house truly modern and attractive. One of them is to use stretch ceilings. These structures will give the room an exquisite look, eliminating the need for regular whitewashing and repairs.
Натяжной потолок не только украшает комнату, но и will help protect it in case of flooding from neighbors above. Despite the fact that the installation of stretch ceilings seems to be quite a complicated undertaking, it can be done independently, without resorting to the help of craftsmen from specialized companies. The main thing here is to carefully study the installation technology and purchase all the necessary tools for this. It is necessary to remember that the financial benefit of installing it yourself is quite small, but there is an opportunity to try yourself as a designer and show your creative abilities.
Preparation for work and selection of materials and tools
First of all, it is necessary to prepare the equipment and materials, without which it is impossible to do. You will need:
Tools for installation of stretch ceilings.
- Polyvinyl chloride or fabric coverings for ceilings;
- spatulas of various sizes;
- cornice for fastening the fabric;
- drill;
- building level;
- pencil and tape measure for marking;
- hacksaw for metal;
- a hammer;
- cord or rope;
- screws, dowels and other fasteners;
- industrial dryer;
- stepladder or ladder.
Then you need to carefully inspect the ceilingceilings to check if the structure is ready for installation. If the ceiling has already been covered with any finishing materials - wallpaper or tiles, they must be removed. The paint should also be scraped off if it does not adhere tightly to the concrete base. Otherwise, the suspended ceiling installed in this place may warp or deform. Ceilings made of wood, which is often found in summer cottages, must undergo additional treatment. Thus, it is necessary to carefully seal all cracks, holes and crevices with silicone filler or mounting foam. Then the room should be cleared of furniture or, if this is not possible, placed so that it does not interfere with the installation of the ceiling. In this case, all interior items are usually placed in the center of the room.
Harpoon system for fixing suspended ceilings.The installation of suspended structures requires a certain thermal regime, so before making stretch ceilings, you need to warm up the room well. This is especially important if the future ceiling is made of PVC film, not fabric. Experts note that it is quite difficult: it requires the use of not only an industrial hair dryer, but also gas-powered equipment. A non-specialist is prohibited from working with such equipment, any mistake can lead to a gas explosion or fire. But installing a fabric structure is a completely safe event, so it is recommended for independent implementation. Natural or artificial leather and other elastic dense fabrics with a non-crumbling edge can be used as a material for a fabric stretch ceiling. Seamless fabric stretch ceilings are usually installed in small rooms, the width of which is less than the width of the selected fabrics. In addition, they can be used to make inserts in plasterboard ceiling structures. Return to contents</a>
Mounting of the frame for installation of the structure
Stretch ceiling frame diagram.When all the preparatory activities are completed, the frame on which the ceiling will be mounted is fastened. The methods of fastening can be different: on the base of the ceilings or on the walls. Mounting on the walls is a more popular method of installing the structure, as it seems simple. In order to fasten the frame to the walls, the following algorithm of actions is used:
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Rules for stretching cloth from cloth
Figure 1. The order of fastening the ceiling sheet.Before installing the fabric, you should determine the center of each side of the fabric and align them with the center of each of the four walls. In this case, use the work scheme shown in Fig. 1. Using a straight large spatula, you should tuck the fabric into the cornice first at the found points, and then every 0.2-0.3 m on both sides of them. First, the fabric is tucked into one of the sides, then you need to return to the center and start tucking the canvas in the other direction. In order for the stretch ceiling to lie flat and without folds, the fabric should be slightly cut in the corners, and then each side should be tucked into its profile. As a rule, stretch ceilings are made of very durable and elastic fabric that does not tear when cut, so it can be safely cut without fear of damage. If the ceiling is made correctly with your own hands, excess fabric will hang from the cornice along the entire perimeter. This is explained by the fact that initially the fabric chosen for the work was wider than the width of the ceiling slabs. Such excess can be easily cut off with an ordinary stationery knife. In order for the stretch ceiling to have an aesthetic appearance, the remains of the material are carefully tucked under the cornice. The structure is ready, now you can cut holes in it for attaching chandeliers or a lamp. When attaching a lighting fixture, you must carefully ensure that the ceiling and the wire do not touch each other. In some cases, you can use a special rim to protect the stretch ceiling. The rim is a ring put on the ceiling mount when installing a lighting fixture so that its edges are not visible from under the chandelier or lamp. Often, an adhesive composition is used to strengthen the rim, which prevents compression or deformation of the fabric, and the ceiling remains in working condition for a long time. So, installing a suspended ceiling with your own hands is not difficult. It, like a structure mounted by specialists, will serve for a long time and reliably, without requiring replacement.
