Stretch ceilings are used in the modern worldeverywhere, because it is convenient, safe and profitable. They are divided into several types: PVC - film, fabric, multi-level and with photo printing. But the installation is almost the same.
Suspended ceilings are very popular in interior design because they are safe, easy to install and look very aesthetically pleasing.
Installing ceilings with your own hands
If, for example, we take plastic models, then for their installation we will need the following materials:
Tools for installing suspended ceilings.
- level laser or hydraulic;
- building rule;
- ruler, tape measure and pencil;
- perforator or drill;
- Screwdriver;
- a hammer;
- A hacksaw for wood or scissors for metal;
- sharp knife.
Before installing suspended ceilings,it is necessary to conduct all communications. For example, to make wiring in the center of the room for a lighting device. It may be necessary to conduct additional wires. To protect your own home, all electrical drives are laid in a special corrugated sleeve. In another case, you can use a plastic channel. Return to the table of contents</a>Variety of ceiling coverings FilmSuspended ceilings are made of a special very strong film with a thin layer. It is called polyvinyl chloride. These ceilings do not allow moisture to pass through, do not absorb odors and have increased strength. Stretch installations made of PVC film are divided by their texture into matte, glossy, translucent, satin and with a mirror coating. Matte suspended ceilings have a rough appearance. They resemble a plastered surface, so they are used in various rooms. This is an ideal surface. Satin ceilings are a type of matte, but with the difference that they have a slight sheen, since their texture is uneven.
Installation diagram for a single-level suspended ceiling.The glossy texture is unique in that it can visually enlarge a room, and if you arrange the lamps correctly, you can achieve a stunning effect. These ceilings attract attention with their special gloss, which is considered quite fashionable today. The translucent structure transmits light perfectly, so various bulbs, LED strips and the like can be installed under such a structure. Their correct arrangement will create the effect of a transparent ceiling. The mirror appearance has a unique ability to create the impression of endless space. It perfectly reflects all luminous devices and is completely safe, because it is made not of glass products, but of mirror film. This material is very light in weight and does not absorb moisture. The fabric texture perfectly withstands the most abrupt temperature changes, perfectly passes air, preventing the main ceiling from getting moldy. Among other things, fabric ceilings retain moisture well. They are made of environmentally friendly material, so they are absolutely harmless to humans. They are divided into two types:
Scheme of suspended slatted ceiling.
- translucent, having a dense structure, due to which the incoming light has dim lighting;
- bactericidal ceilings are treated with a special solution, with the addition of silver elements, they destroy a large number of bacteria.
Multi-level textures provide the room withincredible effect. They can visually divide the room into several parts or create an enlarged space. Modern models with photo printing are able to paint the home in a variety of styles. Return to contents</a>Installing suspended ceilings yourselfIt should be noted that the panels are mounted using a strip designed for fastening. This is a 90-degree corner, which is purchased based on the total perimeter of the room at the place where the suspended ceiling is installed. It is necessary to attach the ceiling plinth to this strip, which is joined with corners and joints. Plastic panels must be fastened with galvanized screws with a press washer. Before starting work, the surface is treated with a deep penetration primer.
Scheme of multi-level suspended ceiling.After drying, the suspended ceilings are installed directly. To do this, you need to fasten a wooden beam or metal profile into the dowel with a self-tapping screw. If necessary, you can put boards under the structure. The holes for the dowels are drilled in advance. In the area where the lighting fixture will be located, the structure must be strengthened with self-tapping screws. The slats are laid perpendicular to the direction during assembly of the panels. The interval, as a rule, is 0.4 m. In this way, the lathing is installed. Next, you need to fix the mounting strips. Since they have an angle of 90 degrees, one of them clings to the lathing, and the second to the ceiling plinth. The step should be about 25 cm. The self-tapping screw is screwed exactly along the center line of the strip. Special corners are installed on the edges of the plinth, after which the structure snaps into place. After these actions, a recess is formed for inserting the panels. After the panels have entered the groove, they must be aligned. The next panel to be installed is also snapped into the previous one and secured with screws to this lathing. Experts recommend that the very last part be inserted in the penultimate order. This is necessary for greater convenience. At this stage, the installation of ceilings with your own hands is complete. Return to the table of contents</a>Installation of suspended plasterboard ceilings:recommendations Today, many builders use plasterboard and metal profiles as such a structure. As in the previous method, it is necessary to make the appropriate measurements.
Installation diagram of a suspended ceiling made ofplasterboard. After this, a level line is drawn and the starting profile is strengthened with anchor bolts, which are inserted into the prepared holes. Then the suspended parts are fastened. The rod must be suspended from the ring, which is fixed in the ceiling, and the plate must be bent perpendicular to the ceiling. Then the main profile is fastened to these suspended elements with self-tapping screws. In order to connect the transverse profiles quickly and efficiently, it is necessary to use connectors, which are called crabs. If this is not possible, then the structure is connected with an overlap. The main profiles have unclosed ends that need to be inserted into the starting parts. After checking the level, everything must be securely fastened. Next, the ceiling is covered with suspended plasterboard. To do this, it must be cut to the appropriate dimensions. It is better to do this not with a knife, but with a jigsaw or a saw with fine teeth. To make it easier to fix the plasterboard, it is advisable to use a screwdriver designed for this material. The cut sheet must be pressed against the profiles and secured with screws or self-tapping screws, which must be screwed in until the cap is completely sunk into the plasterboard. The joints are treated with regular putty, as is the entire surface. After complete drying, you can begin decorative finishing of the suspended ceiling.</ ul>
