Installation of stretch ceilings is a simple process for an experienced technician. It is very important at the time of installation to take into account every nuance. How long the structure will last depends on the quality of the materials used during the work and the quality of its implementation. It should be remembered that after installation, the ceiling levels in the room will become much smaller. In order to find out how much the ceiling will drop with stretch ceilings, you should decide on the size of communications and the type of fixtures. If the design has two levels, then the height of the ceilings will decrease by 10 centimeters.
The distance from the floor slab to the surface of the ceiling to be installed will be directly affected by several points, such as:
- Type of material used.
- Method of fastening the canvas to baguettes.
- Variety of connections of lighting elements.
- The number of communications that will be hidden under the structure in the future.
- Also depends on shaperoom and height.
Reasons for lowering altitude
It is known that there are three reasons that determine how much the ceiling will drop with stretch ceilings at the time of installation. Each of them affects its own level of height:
- In most cases, voids form at the junction of the ceiling and wall slabs. This happens because these places most often do not have a flat surface. Since it is impossible to fix the frame to the voids, due to which the material is stretched. If nevertheless it is carried out, then the baguettes will be unreliable. For this reason, the canvas descends until the void in the walls ends.
- Installation of fixtures of any kind requires lowering the level of the ceiling. Lighting systems can have a different look, and how much the entire structure will be lowered depends on their size. The top part where the mount is located should be hidden under the tension material.
- In case the plate surface is uneven. This problem may arise from the shrinkage of the building or from the experience of the builder who carried out the repair work. It is important to eliminate the cause of the defect. The height of the room will depend on how much the ceiling drops with stretch ceilings.
The best way to solve the problem is to change the height of the ceiling. If, nevertheless, this is neglected, then at the time of installation the canvas will be uneven and unreliable.
To what height the structure descends
A frequent problem for most owners is the low level of ceilings. Therefore, everyone is worried about how much the ceiling will drop with stretch ceilings after installation. If the top plate is flat and there are not a lot of communications, then the fabric web descends by only 3 centimeters. If a special PVC film is used as a base, then by 2.5 centimeters. In practice, there are rarely ideal conditions, so the indentation level can vary from 2.5 to 16 centimeters.
In some cases, due to the unevenness of the ceiling surface, when measured on one side of the wall, it shows an indent of 4 centimeters, and on the other 10, so the decision of the owner is necessary. Sometimes the walls under the ceiling have gaps up to 6 cm in size, they are most often filled with construction debris, and then smeared with mortar. In order for the whole structure to hold firmly, it is necessary to find out the presence of voids. If the mount is installed in this place, then the baguettes will simply disappear.
Installation of lighting elements
Installation of lighting elements is an important part in the installation of stretch ceilings. They should be connected first. It depends on which lighting fixtures will be chosen, how much the stretch ceiling falls when installing the entire structure. If you plan to choose different types of lighting fixtures in the same room, you can visually divide the room in height. types of lamps,which can be installed under designs:
- LED type fixtures.
- Chandeliers.
- Spots (spotlights).
- Halogen light.
- LED strip.
To make a choice, you need to have an idea about each type of lamp. From this already and will depend on the level of height. It is important to remember that the false ceiling frame must be made of durable material, this is necessary for the reliability of the entire structure. To a greater extent, this is required in the case of choosing large fixtures.
LED strips
LED strip is often used in surface finishing. Its use makes it possible to correct the irregularities that may be allowed at the time of installation of the crate. The first step is to decide how many cm the stretch ceiling drops, and then deal with the installation process. Most often, the height level varies from 2.5 to 10 centimeters when using such lighting.
If the stove in the room is high, then you can make a maximum indent of 10 centimeters, without fear that the room will be low. It is important, based on the height of the ceilings, to make a choice of material for stretching the streams. They differ depending on the level of the top plate. In the case of a low ceiling, one type of material is used, and a high ceiling is different.
Spots
mortisespotlights are used in decoration. They require to lower the ceiling level from 6 to 10 centimeters. In the course of work, it is determined by how many centimeters the stretch ceiling is lowered, but within the permissible limits. At the time of installation, holes with a diameter of 4 mm should be cut on the canvas. After that, a ring made of plastic is glued to the edges of this hole. It allows you to prevent defects that may form at the time of stretching the web. Luminaires of this type can be installed in two ways.
Methods of setting spots
This installation option is more effective, as it creates a visual impression that the canvas itself emits light. In this case, no holes are made. But this option has a lot of disadvantages: due to lack of air, the lamps overheat, in case of burnout it is difficult to replace the light bulb, and the level of emitted light also decreases. If you still plan this option for lighting the room, you should purchase energy-saving light bulbs. They do not get very hot and last longer.
At the web level, the installation is more practical to maintain and safer to use.
Chandelier installation
Depending on which chandelier is chosen, it is decided how much the stretch ceiling with lamps in the whole room drops. Chandeliers come in several types:
- Chandeliers that are installed directly to the ceiling.
- Hook, they are hung on hooks,which are mounted on the stove.
The lighting option and the type of fasteners are best chosen after installing the baguettes. The installation of hooks is carried out with an indent of more than 3 centimeters from the upper base to the canvas. It should be remembered that after some time a slight sagging of the canvas may occur. Therefore, it is better to lower the chandelier lower, with a margin.
Sagging canvas
In some cases, after installation, stretch ceilings, after a certain period of time, may sag. Therefore, you should think in advance how much the stretch ceiling drops during installation, as this is very important. The reasons for sagging can be factors such as:
- Poor canvas quality.
- Installation by unscrupulous workers.
- Violation of installation technology.
- Incorrectly installed baguettes on the walls.
If the tensile structure is installed according to all technologies using high-quality canvas, sagging will be negligible. It will be visually imperceptible, as a percentage equals one percent of the length of the room diagonally.
