Installation of suspended and stretch ceilings in modern interiors saves time for finishing work, and also contributes to the rapid installation of electrical wiring at the facility. In addition to these advantages, such ceilings look aesthetically pleasing in terms of design. They are very flexible, and this is their feature. To organize lighting in apartments and industrial premises equipped with such ceilings, special spotlights are installed. They help to divide rooms into zones, they can visually expand the premises, they give out more light. Installing luminaires in a false ceiling is different from the traditional installation of lighting equipment. Let's take a look at how these appliances are installed.
Features of lighting equipment for false ceilings and their types
The main difference between spotlights is their compact size. The scattering angles are very small. Such a device can illuminate only a small area of \u200b\u200bthe room or individual objects. Among these models, suspension swivel mechanisms can be distinguished. Their outer part can be rotatedaround the axis. This makes it possible to provide lighting in the required area. Fixed models are also offered. The appropriate type should be selected based on the type of ceiling.
According to the type of lamps, LED models are distinguished, devices for traditional incandescent or halogen lamps. The choice of type also depends on the ceiling. So, the installation of lamps in a suspended ceiling with LED lamps provides for a base 6 centimeters thick. For mounting equipment under an incandescent lamp, the thickness of the base must be 12 centimeters.
Features of diode fixtures
Often such solutions are chosen for suspended and stretch ceilings. They are offered in a variety of sizes, shapes and shades. Their installation is quite simple. And the lamps themselves will easily fit into any interior.
They do not heat up during operation, which significantly expands the scope of use. Often, LED lighting equipment is chosen as background light in small rooms. Such light is successfully combined with pendants and chandeliers. They also allow you to effectively divide the room into zones, playing with color and intensity of the glow. The disadvantage of such devices is that the lamp and the lamp are a single element. When a part fails, only its complete replacement is necessary.
Lights for halogen lamps
These models took the palm. Their advantage is in affordable prices, a wide choice of types and forms. Light bulbs can be powered both from a 220 V network and from voltage in12 V. This should be taken into account when installing fixtures in a false ceiling. When installing a light bulb designed for 12 V, you will also have to mount a low-voltage power supply.
Experts recommend choosing 220 V halogen lamp devices as lighting equipment. They are affordable, a wide range with different designs is presented. There are fixtures for the base of any lamp. They are easy to replace and require no additional hardware.
Incandescent fixtures
These are the most affordable options. Minus them in large dimensions. When installing the ceiling has to be lowered much lower. So, the thickness of the base must be at least 14 centimeters.
How are spotlights installed in suspended ceilings? Installation of LED lamps in a suspended ceiling is quite simple. Even a novice master can easily cope with this operation.
Required materials and tools
You should first prepare the lighting fixtures themselves, as well as the lamps for them. Next, prepare the required amount of power wire, sleeves, terminal blocks, electrical tape and heat shrink, switches. From the tools you will need a drill or a hammer drill, a nozzle for drilling large diameter holes, screwdrivers, a multimeter and other hand tools for an electrician.
Installation process
Installation of recessed luminaires in a false ceiling begins with determining the location. First, with a pencil, mark the places where the lamps will be installed, and make sure that the connectors for connection are not close to drywall blocks or frame rails. Even at the stage of installing the ceiling, the wiring is distributed in such a way that when drilling it is easy to get to the necessary wires and connect the lamp.
Next, holes are drilled with a drill-crown for wood. The diameter is selected according to the size of the ceiling lighting fixtures. From the drilled hole, the wires are taken out in turn, they are cut at the fold and cleaned. The luminaire is connected with short wires, which are stripped from both sides and clamped in the terminals. The device is connected to power with another wire.
As connectors, it is better to choose copper or tinned sleeves. But you can buy ordinary terminal blocks. Connect according to the marking on the device. L is phase, N is zero, PE is ground contact.
For fixing the lamp on the sides it has brackets. They need to be bent and inserted into the hole. Inside, these brackets will tightly hold the lamp. It is important that the wires are not pinched with staples. Hanging chandeliers are installed according to the same principle.
Installation on stretch ceilings
Mounting pendant lights in a stretch ceiling has certain features. The devices are fixed on a special embedded part. It must be installed even before installation work on the ceiling. On thea special bracket is fixed to the base ceiling, and plastic embedded parts are mounted to it.
After the ceiling is installed, heat shrink rings are mounted in place for future lighting fixtures. They are needed in order to prevent the web from spreading after making holes during the installation of fixtures in a false ceiling. In addition, these rings are ways to protect the canvas from overheating. Next, the material is cut with a knife and the lighting device is connected according to the scheme. The wiring diagram is the same for all types of devices.
Rules for choosing spotlights
When choosing a lamp, it is best to purchase products that do not heat up during operation. Halogen and incandescent lamps can burn through canvases, provoke tearing, loss of texture and shine. LED bulbs are the best. Security measures must be strictly observed. Connectors located under the curtain significantly increase the risk of fires.
Lamp power when mounting spotlights in the ceiling should not be higher than specified in the established standards. So, for a halogen lamp, this parameter should not exceed 35 watts. An incandescent lamp has a minimum of 60 W.
You can set the backlight between the base and stretch ceiling. As for the principle of installation, it is the same as when installing external fixtures. But in this case, there is no need to cut holes. Installation of fixtures in a false ceiling is carried out at a small distance from the canvas. This isabout 2 mm. The canvas should be translucent. Then you can get a muted and diffused light.
Armstrong ceilings
When installing the base for such ceilings, you should pre-set the distance between the base ceiling and the frame slats at 20 cm. Otherwise, the installation of lighting fixtures will have to be done together with the frame assembly. And this method will not allow easy access to the lamp for maintenance.
Built-in lighting fixtures under "Armstrong" are a square design and are designed for four light bulbs. Lamps are covered with special diffusing films or gratings.
Installation of fixtures in the false ceiling "Armstrong" will not cause serious problems. The size of the hole for the device and the overall dimensions of the lamp are completely the same. In the process of inspecting the ceilings, you need to visually familiarize yourself with the suspension and its location. There are many cases where installers have seriously saved on this.
One attachment point is allowed for two cells. On a square where there are four cells, there must be at least four fasteners. If this is not the case, then during the installation process, you will have to additionally fix the devices to the ceiling in order to reduce the load.
Before mounting the luminaire into the Armstrong ceiling, the diffuser must be removed. In this case, the body and starting fittings should be left. In this state, the device is easier to manipulate. To cella lamp is installed at a certain angle. When it is completely gone under the ceiling, it is rotated and aligned with the mounting cell.
Conclusion
Thus, the installation of the built-in lamp in the false ceiling is carried out. Installation of these elements takes no more than three hours. Unlike traditional chandeliers, these fixtures have a more modern and spectacular appearance. These solutions are especially relevant in high-tech interiors. With their help, you will create a unique atmosphere of coziness and comfort. Also, using these lamps, you can effectively highlight individual interior details. This cannot be done with ordinary chandeliers and other lighting fixtures.
