You can install a slatted ceiling with your own hands incorridor and in the kitchen. The suspended structure hides communications, allowing you to install various lighting fixtures. To make a ceiling with your own hands from aluminum, use the cold stamping method. The fasteners are anodized.
The slatted ceiling has the following advantages: resistance to moisture, decorative properties, easy installation.
Main classification
The slatted ceiling has the following advantages:
- resistance to humidity;
- the presence of decorative properties;
- easy installation.
Scheme of installation of a slatted ceiling on hangers.The structure is made of inactive metals that are not subject to corrosion. Aluminum slats are covered with a multi-layer additional coating. The system in question is manufactured in a wide range of colors. The slatted ceiling comes in the following types:
- open type;
- closed type.
When installing an open-type slatted ceilingthe space between the slats is not filled. The system is characterized by good ventilation and no condensation on the lathing. The closed-type structure is presented in the form of a suspended metal frame on which aluminum panels are installed. An inter-slat insert is mounted in the resulting gap. Experts do not recommend using cheap galvanized slats for the ceiling in a room with high humidity. These elements are subject to corrosion and begin to rust after a certain time, which negatively affects the service life of the suspension system. Return to contents</a>
Preparation for work
Installation of a slatted ceiling is carried out taking into account the following recommendations:
- the number of the wall angle coincides with the perimeter of the room;
- when fixing universal suspensions, a step of 0.3 m is observed;
- when laying the ceiling slats, a gap of 5 mm from the wall angle and 3 mm from the walls is observed;
- the total number of racks should coincide with the ceiling area.
First, draw a diagram on which to applyheight, width and fixing points of the hangers. The diagram is applied to graph paper with a pencil. The frame elements are attached to the ceiling and walls using dowel nails measuring 6x40 mm. The wall corner is installed with a step of 35-40 cm. The universal hanger is attached using a dowel nail. Return to contents</a>
Installation of the rack ceiling
Scheme of fixing a closed slatted ceiling.To install a slatted ceiling, you will need a level, a ruler, a pencil, a grinder, a hammer drill, a 6 mm drill, a hammer, and a drill. The suspended structure is lowered to an arbitrary level. 1 cm is added to the resulting value (for laying the cable). The mark is made with a pencil. The horizontal plane of the future structure is marked on the walls using a laser level. If installation work is carried out in rooms with tiles, then the level of the slatted ceiling should not fall on the seam between the tiles. Otherwise, the finishing material will collapse. Holes are made on the wall corner. Marks for fasteners are marked with a pencil. Holes are made using a concrete drill. Plastic dowels are used to fix the wall corner. To install universal hangers, you will need to apply parallel lines to the ceiling. The last element is designed to adjust the height of the suspension. The supporting profile (stringer) is mounted on the hooks of the previous element. For this purpose, the product has notches. The panel is cut to the required dimensions with a grinder. If necessary, holes are cut and spotlights are installed. The next stage involves installing inserts in the inter-slat space. The plugs are snapped into the groove. It is recommended that two people install the suspended structure. The laser level can be replaced with a water analogue. If you do not have the necessary experience, it is better to entrust the installation of the slatted ceiling to professionals.</ ul>
