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Stretch fabric ceiling with your own hands: recommendations, installation methods

Fabric ceilings are gaining more and more popularitypopularity among the people. Whitewashing and tiles have gradually sunk into oblivion. Such ceilings are short-lived, and their appearance leaves much to be desired. If you still have such relics in your apartment, then it's time to think about renovating the premises. Tension structures are in great demand due to a number of undoubted advantages.Installation diagram of a two-level stretch ceiling.This is a perfectly flat, smooth surface, and resistance to temperature changes, and a relatively easy installation process, and a very long service life. In order to make a stretch ceiling, you will need the following tools:

  • water level;
  • perforator;
  • roulette;
  • cord for upholstery;
  • roulette;
  • knife, scissors, screwdrivers;
  • special spatula for seamless ceilings;
  • pliers;
  • markers
  • Necessary materials:
  • self stretch ceiling (linen);
  • profile for the ceiling;
  • dowels, self-tapping screws;
  • glue;
  • sandpaper

Once you have prepared everything you need and are patient, you can get to work.

Surface preparation of the ceiling

The ceiling is thoroughly cleaned of all possibledirt and cracks. Cracks must be filled, all irregularities must be carefully sanded with sandpaper. There should be no stains that can show through the fabric and spoil the entire appearance of the structure. Work should be carried out only when the ceiling is perfectly prepared, perfectly smooth and without any damage. Return to contents</a>

Ceiling installation: recommendations

Installation diagram of a suspended ceiling.A heat gun is usually used to install stretch ceilings. This tool is very expensive, and buying it once is not cost-effective at all. There are alternative methods for installing fabric ceilings. You can stretch such a ceiling without heating the room.

  • Step one is to determine the height,which your fabric ceiling will be located. In this matter, several nuances should be taken into account. Firstly, the height should be comfortable for human growth. Secondly, the distance between the ceiling and the fabric should leave free space for all communications, ventilation installation, and so on.
  • Step two - a line of ceiling installation boundaries is drawn with a marker around the entire perimeter of the room. This should be done very carefully, as a crooked line will be conspicuous and spoil the overall appearance of the ceiling.
  • Step three - you need to drill holes in the baguette. One hole every 15 cm. Otherwise, the structure may fall due to its own weight.
  • Step four - you need to expand everythingcanvas and attach it to the four corners of the room. To have a general idea of ​​how everything will look when the work is finished. In the necessary places, the canvas should be smoothed out, there should be no distortions or folds.
  • Step five - inserting the fabric into the frame.From the long side of the wall, begin inserting the canvas into the baguette with a spatula. About 15-20 cm. The canvas must be stretched very carefully and in moderation. Keep in mind that if the canvas is not stretched tightly enough, there will be an unsightly sag, and if, on the contrary, too tightly - a skew.
  • Step six - installation of a seamless ceilingstarts from the middle of any long side. Using a special spatula, the fabric is pushed from the center to the corners with neat and precise movements, first in one direction and then in the other. The fabric is tucked in with one hand and the fabric is held with the other. Here you need to act carefully so as not to tear the fabric.
  • Step seven - after both long sides have been tucked in, you need to do the same operations with the short sides.
  • Step eight - under no circumstances should the fabric be pulled, creased or torn. This type of work requires skill, experience and a high level of craftsmanship.
  • Step nine is the last step in the installation,cutting off excess material and tucking in corners. It is necessary to tuck the canvas with a spatula to the very corners. First, the fabric is run from two corners to one, and then the same is done with the remaining corners.
  • That's it. Your seamless fabric ceiling is ready.This work is very labor-intensive and difficult. If you are a beginner in this business, you may encounter a number of difficulties. The procedure should not be performed alone, even professionals work in pairs. But if you have the desire and an assistant, you will overcome this complex science. Return to contents</a>

    Baguette for stretch ceilings

    If the baguette is to be attached to the wall, then it should beusing a building level, determine the lowest corner in the room. Then, having made the necessary indent, draw markings along the entire perimeter of the room. If the fastening is carried out to the ceiling, then it is necessary to fasten the baguette tightly and press it firmly against the walls. The final fastening is carried out with self-tapping screws. The holes for the self-tapping screws must be drilled in advance.Scheme for attaching a chandelier to a suspended ceiling.At equal distances from each other. The canvas can easily withstand high tension, but it can tear on a sharp corner or a carelessly thrown tool. If this happens, get ready to redo the entire job. The reasons for the appearance of defects and flaws can be not only improper installation, but also poor-quality material, ignoring installation technologies at joints and corners. Before you begin, realistically assess your strengths and capabilities. Return to contents</a>

    Why choose a stretch ceiling, not a suspended ceiling?

    The suspended ceiling is heavy and bulky.Its installation requires a lot of fasteners and connections. In order to install it, you will need at least three people. There are also a number of difficulties in installing a suspended ceiling, but they are quite surmountable. It is not recommended to install a suspended ceiling in standard apartments, since it will visually reduce the space of the room by at least 10-15 cm, and with a wall height of 2.5 m, this is a lot. A suspended ceiling is more durable. If a suspended analogue will require repair in a few years, then a suspended one will remain in its original, ideal form for many years. In appearance, the ceilings are not inferior to each other at all. Both look simply flawless. They are divided only by the materials from which they are made and the level of complexity in installation. Return to the table of contents</a>

    A few words in conclusion

    Scheme of noise-absorbing fabric ceiling.Stretch ceilings have huge and undeniable advantages. This is an impeccable appearance, durability, practicality and resistance to external, negative influences. Plus, this is extraordinary beauty and elegance. Finding a design and color to your taste will not be difficult. The product is presented in the widest range. All the colors of the rainbow, French, Italian and German quality of goods are at your service. If a professional installation takes 3-4 hours, then a home craftsman will master this science in five hours. The entourage in the apartment is of great importance. With good decoration, the room becomes comfortable and well-appointed. And staying in it is pleasant, cozy and convenient. But such a ceiling is very expensive, so if you manage to save on paying specialists by doing everything yourself, this is already a big plus. In this matter, you cannot allow errors, you must follow the instructions and pay attention to the advice of professionals.</ ul>

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