Do-it-yourself stretch ceilings, video tutorials will help you to correctly complete all stages of work. The canvas is a fabric with a polyester backing or PVC. It is fixed to the ceiling with special profiles. Despite the apparent simplicity of the ceiling, the technology for performing work has its own difficulties and characteristics.
Video lessons contain the necessary minimum of knowledge to complete self-assembly... It is equally important to understand the peculiarities of the materials and tools used.
Modern stretch ceilings, with their beauty, have high operational properties... They are organically perceived in large rooms... For small rooms, it is better to choose a matte ceiling surface.
The advantages of a stretch ceiling are as follows:
The listed qualities are confirmed by numerous reviews. Those who independently carry out the installation write about a simple and understandable technology.
Mounting hardware and accessories must be prepared in advance. This will greatly speed up and simplify installation. To secure the tensioning web, you will need tools:
Necessary materials:
To do right choice, you should understand the types and features of canvases for a stretch ceiling:
In addition to differences in material, the canvases are presented in a wide range of colors and price ranges. These parameters are determined based on planned costs and personal preference.
Stretch ceilings can have several levels. Multilevel structures are created using profiles and drywall, creating a frame.
The surface of the ceiling slab is imperfect - many cracks and drops. For correct fastening profile markup is done using one of the following methods:
The distance should be increased if spotlights are to be used. They should fit there.
Marking is an important step, as it affects the entire structure.
After marking, you can attach the baguettes to the walls using dowels and self-tapping screws. The minimum distance between them is 8 cm. Initially, the baguette is attached near the walls.
The first self-tapping screw should not be at the edge of the profile.
Now is the time to think about lighting. If the chandelier is purchased, then the profile is fixed taking into account its dimensions. After installation, the profile sheet cannot be fixed.
Before starting the installation of the canvases, the room is heated to 40 degrees. A heat gun will help to achieve the required temperature.
If self-installation of the stretch ceiling does not imply further work in this area, then heat gun it will be more economical to rent.
Installation takes place in stages:
When folds are formed, the canvas is leveled, be sure to heat it.
For a complete understanding, you should watch the video tutorials, starting from the first stage.
The fabric is mounted in the same way. The only difference is that you don't need to heat it up.
Stretch ceiling can radically change the room with a minimum cost of money and time. Many advantages explain its popularity. Self-installation of the tensioning fabric with knowledge of the technology is simple and quick.
Even if the room is made perfect renovation, the highest quality / stylish finishing materials are used, then the presence of a cracked ceiling will reduce the assessment of the work done to zero. And in order not to / overwhiten the ceiling surface every year, experts recommend using modern solution this problem - we are talking about stretch ceilings.
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Many are confused by the need to involve masters in the installation of the stretch ceiling, but if you strictly follow the instructions, perform all the manipulations step by step, then it is quite possible to install the stretch ceiling with your own hands.
The installation of a tension cloth is a painstaking and scrupulous business that does not endure fuss. Therefore, before unfolding / fastening the canvas, it is necessary to carry out all the preparatory work. This process boils down to performing the following tasks:
Everything, the preparatory work is completed, it's time to proceed directly to the installation of the stretch ceiling with your own hands. But be sure to check the availability of the necessary tools and accessories. These include:
Naturally, the stretch ceiling fabric itself and the profiles to which it will be attached must be ordered in advance and delivered. The profiles used for fastening the stretch ceiling differ in the way of fastening:
It is believed that it is more practical and more reliable to carry out the harpoon method of attaching a stretch ceiling. With this method (harpoon), a hook is welded on the edge of the canvas (along the perimeter) made of the same material as the ceiling canvas itself - the hook is inserted into the profile (a click will be heard) and the canvas is stretched.
Many people prefer the glazing method of installing a stretch ceiling due to its cheapness, but do not forget about the disadvantages of this type of ceiling mounting:
Do not forget about additional accessories - if special clips-clothespins are needed in any case, then various decorative elements and clamps are selected individually. If you plan to install chandeliers on a stretch ceiling, then be sure to purchase plastic rings for the lamps.
There is nothing complicated in the installation process of the finishing material in question - just read the instructions and step-by-step recommendations to do everything yourself. But the cost decorative coating will decrease by almost half - so it is worth trying even if construction and repair skills are completely absent.
Using a tape measure and a plumb line, we mark the ceiling in the places of the future fastening of the profiles. These should be absolutely straight lines around the entire perimeter of the surface. The profile itself needs to be drilled in several places - for example, every 30-40 cm, which will mean where it is attached to the ceiling.
Next, we make markings along the drawn lines to understand the attachment points of the profile - these points should coincide in distance with those holes that were drilled earlier in the profile. But now, according to the marking, we make holes in the ceiling using a perforator - we choose the diameter of the drill 6 mm. It remains only to fix the profiles along the perimeter of the ceiling, fix them with self-tapping screws.
Note:experts recommend giving preference to aluminum samples when buying a profile - they are as light as possible and have a long service life.
We unpack the film. This can be done already in a heated room, that is, in preparatory work the point of heating the room to 40-50 degrees can be skipped, but you can do it immediately after installing the profiles around the perimeter of the ceiling surface.
Note:there should not be any sharp corners near the place of unpacking the film ceiling - they can easily cut the coating, which will lead to the need to order a new or repair.
Do not worry if folds were found on the canvas during unpacking - after a short time, when the stretch ceiling is already installed, everything will be smoothed out. The purchased stretch ceiling fabric already has the exact dimensions (they are indicated at the time of ordering) and the base angle - from which the entire installation process begins. We hang the canvas on the hangers-clamps, which were installed in the corners of the ceiling in advance.
Note:it is important not to allow the blade to break / damage the sharp edges of the clips - you can wrap them with something soft.
As a result of this step, in the process of installing a stretch ceiling with our own hands, we will get a canvas fixed at the corners with a sag.
Using a heat gun, in which the air is heated to 70-80 degrees, we make the canvas more elastic, pliable. To do this, simply direct a stream of hot air onto the already suspended cover.
Now you can proceed to the final fastening of the stretch ceiling corners to the profile - remove the clamps and, helping ourselves with a spatula, fill the stretch ceiling corners into the profile. The edge of the ceiling sheet has a special profile - a harpoon. It is the harpoon with a spatula that is tucked into the grooves of the profile until it clicks. This must be done with extreme caution, without damaging the material. If you feel that it is difficult to pull it and insert it into the profile, then interrupt work and warm up the stretch ceiling harder.
Ideally, this step is performed quickly enough - a well-heated film itself "jumps" into the profile, without any effort on the part of the master.
Only after clearly fixing the corners of the curtain to the profile, you can proceed to the installation of straight sections of the curtain. To simplify the process, you need to follow the instructions:
All this time, keep an eye on the constant heating of the canvas and maintaining the temperature in the room within 50 degrees.
Note:if at some point you feel that the tension of the ceiling and the fastening of the canvas to the profile is difficult, then again interrupt the work for a few seconds and direct the air from the heat gun to the place of work. In no case should you pull, apply physical effort to achieve a result - this will damage the stretch ceiling.
The actual installation of the stretch ceiling with your own hands is completed. It remains only to insert a decorative rubber insert into the profile to hide the attachment points of the canvas or use a foam baguette - it is glued to the wall and also serves as a decor. 
After installing the stretch ceiling, you need to hang the lighting fixture (or devices) - this is where you need a plastic ring. It is glued to the canvas, and a place is cut out along the inner contour for the future fixing of the chandelier / lamp.
Above, instructions are given for installing a do-it-yourself stretch ceiling made of PVC, but there are also woven coverings on sale, seamless - are there any features of working with them? There is! Moreover, you need to know them so that the result of the work is perfect.:
Note:if, after installing a stretch fabric seamless ceiling, folds have formed with your own hands, then you can use a heat gun or a construction hairdryer - a directed stream of warm / hot air quickly solves the problem.
Dismantling of the finishing material in question may be necessary if the wiring is faulty (remember - we fixed it to the ceiling?) Or in case of accumulation of liquid between the material and the ceiling (for example, the neighbors poured it from above). In any case, the dismantling process can be done by hand, without the invitation of specialists. Step-by-step instruction:
In the process of dismantling the PVC stretch ceiling, you will need to constantly warm up the film - this will prevent the loss of elasticity and damage to the material.
If the described process is to be carried out with a stretch fabric ceiling, then there is no need to use a heat gun, but certain difficulties may arise when pulling the canvas tucked into the profile - such material firmly "adheres" to the glazing bead or clip.
After dismantling and fixing the problem, you will have to repeat the procedure for installing the stretch ceiling with your own hands again.
Considered finishing material for the ceiling surface, perhaps the most reliable today. If you operate it correctly and periodically carry out "hygienic procedures" for it, then for a long time neither repair nor replacement will be needed.
Today, most people prefer stretch ceilings, because they are practical, they allow you to hide flaws, irregularities left after whitewashing. Ceilings on sale have a large color range, which will allow everyone to create their own style and design in the room, and they are mounted simply and quickly, the main thing is to follow all stages of the procedure. To produce installation of stretch ceilings you can do it yourself, quickly, without resorting to the help of specialists.
Requires a thorough preliminary analysis of the entire ceiling surface. So that the new coating does not deform and does not inflate, the ceiling must be cleaned of possible crumbling of the lime layer, gaps and holes, voids between the walls and the ceiling must be repaired. polyurethane foam... It will be more convenient to carry out the installation of ceilings in an empty room; if possible, you need to take out all the furniture for a while, or move it to the center for free access to the walls. What cannot be moved must be covered with foil to avoid scratches. The wiring should not touch the new ceiling, so it is fixed in advance to the old base. If PVC sheets are used during the installation of the ceiling, it is better to temporarily remove them from plastic windows slopes, thoroughly warm up the room.
Required materials and tools.
For self-assembly of the ceiling you will need:
–Water or laser building level
- hammer drill, or drill with attachments for mounting the ceiling in the bathroom with a ceramic coating
- straight and angular blade
- plastic rings for lamps. 
Produce a plasterboard drawing
- measure the distance from the corner to the corner of the room with a tape measure, for more accurate measurements it is good to use an electronic tape measure
-When deciding to mount a curly ceiling, first draw the shape of the room on paper
- mark the doorways
- start measuring from the left side of the wall when entering the room
- mark all corners with letters
- measure the length of the walls at the top of the ceiling, as the dimensions at the bottom and middle of the wall may vary
- Measure the ceiling diagonally from the left corner to the opposite corner
–Take measurements between all corners around the perimeter of the room.
- leaving 2-3 cm from the ceiling, make a mark on the wall. You do not need to make the indentation distance large, the main thing is that you can conveniently use a punch or drill
–Apply the marking line with dye to the marks on the walls, stretch it around the entire perimeter of the room so that it does not sag. Then the cord can be released, a clear line from the paint should remain on the walls for further fastening the baguette. 
- with a metal cutter on the inside of the baguette, approximately in the middle, make an incision carefully, without damaging the front side
- bend in this part to get a corner
- drill holes in the baguette every 10 cm at the bends, at the corners - every 8 cm
- attach the baguette to the wall, to the marked line, drill holes in the wall with a puncher according to the indicated marks
- screw in the self-tapping screws, proceed carefully so that the plastic does not burst
- process the joints of the installed baguette
- when using plastic, cut off all sharp edges with a knife, if using an aluminum baguette
- smooth out roughness with a file
-on front side connect the baguettes at the joints with tape.
- pull two cords diagonally across the ceiling, mark its center
–If there is no wiring for the luminaire, connect it
- drill holes in the ceiling with a hammer drill, also in a bar or metal profile for screwing in screws
- the fastening must be reliable, which means that the holes correspond to the diameter of the screws
- screw the timber to the ceiling at the same level as the baguette
- when using a metal profile, place it on an anchor, having marked in advance the center of the ceiling, drilling holes for dowels
–Cut off all existing sharp protrusions on the edges, burrs with the help of a grinder, otherwise, without processing, the canvas may simply break when pulled.
When using spotlights, attach the base with anchors or metal profiles, while it is not recommended to install bulbs over 59 W. 
- take a piece of plastic 4 mm thick, cut out of it like an insert according to the diameter of the pipes, the dimensions are slightly larger than the diameter of the pipe
- cut the plastic to insert the web behind the pipe
- clean all burrs, sharp corners
- warm up the fabric with a heat gun, especially in the part of the passage of the pipe
- unfold the heated canvas, hook all corners with clamps
- stretch the canvas, mark the center of the pipe with a pencil
- remove the marked corner with an indent of 1 cm, also make an indent from the harpoon by 1 cm in order to avoid displacement of the blade when stretching it
- apply the plastic amplifier to the markings on the wall, put it on superglue, spreading it evenly over the entire plastic
- cut the canvas into 2-3 pieces in the inner circle of the amplifier to make 4 triangles
Place the film on the glue wrapped in the amplifier
- glue the insert into the ceiling between the harpoon and the plastic
- according to the marked mark, cut the blade and the harpoon
- Place the reinforced foil behind the pipes.
In principle, the obstacles in the form of pipes can be considered overcome. The main thing is not to forget about indents of 1 cm, the heated canvas will expand and the film may simply break.
During installation, keep the gas or heat gun constantly in working mode. It will take time to refuel the web, the gun can cool down, and irregularities and roughness need to be accelerated more often so that the main web does not wrinkle during installation. Next, you need to mask the baguette with tape or put a plug on it, then you can hang the chandelier.
The place of the cut of the canvas under the chandelier must be fixed by cutting out a plastic circle and gluing it at the installation site of the lighting fixture. 
Today it is fashionable to install stretch ceilings, do-it-yourself installation within the power of people who have no experience in working with building materials. The main thing is to carry out all operations sequentially, to draw up a competent drawing in advance, to accurately designate all the metrics. Take your time, the tensioning blade can quickly ruin if it is pulled too tightly or cuts in inaccurate places. Approach the matter responsibly and you will definitely succeed.
Decorating ceilings with tension structures is fashionable and practical. Therefore, this method has become increasingly popular in recent years. Usually, a team of specialists is hired to install stretch ceilings, but it is also quite possible to do the work yourself.
The film made of fabric or vinyl is elastic and will hide all surface imperfections. Therefore, the installation does not require perfect alignment of the ceiling. However, these are far from all the advantages.
These include:
Operational installation... Having certain skills and knowing the features of the installation, the work can be completed in a few hours. This is significantly faster compared to other ceiling finishing methods. In addition, the process is not dusty, so it will not damage the wall decoration.
Reliability... Vinyl is a heavy-duty material. It can withstand enormous loads and prevents damage to furniture even when flooded by neighbors from the upper floors.
In addition to these advantages, they also distinguish the moisture resistance of the stretch ceiling, the minimum accumulation of dust and the aesthetic appearance.
As for the cons, they include:
Fear of sharp objects... In a room with a stretch ceiling, you need to carefully handle long objects (for example, cornices), as you can accidentally damage the film.
With the correct installation of stretch ceilings and their operation, many disadvantages are absolutely insignificant.
Before you install a stretch ceiling with your own hands, you need to decide what type you use for finishing - film or fabric, whether there will be seams on the canvas. When ordering, be sure to indicate the direction of the seam.
To work you will need:
Heat gun... The tool is expensive and can be rented for one-time use. The power of the appliance is usually below 10 kW. It can be powered using a liquefied gas cylinder.
Scapula... With this tool, the edges of the canvas are tucked into the baguette.
In addition, you need to immediately decide on the type of baguette for installation. It comes in plastic and aluminum. The advantages of the latter are stiffness, but it will cost significantly more. The plastic model is cheaper, but it is less rigid, so pre-alignment of the walls will be required.
The process of installing a stretching canvas with your own hands includes several stages: preparing the coating, measuring the canvas and accessories, installing the stretch ceiling profile, laying wires and installing fasteners for lighting fixtures, fixing the PVC film, installing lighting elements. At each stage, certain rules must be followed and instructions must be followed.
Before proceeding with the installation, take out the large-sized furniture and cover the floor with thick cardboard to avoid damaging the canvas. In addition, you need to carefully study the condition of the ceiling surface and think over the layout of the lighting fixtures.
A loosely fixed layer of the previous finish must be removed, as this can cause the film to sag in the future. Large cracks, potholes need to be leveled. A stretch ceiling will hide most of the shortcomings, but if the differences are significant, it will ruin the appearance.
If there are rust, grime, mildew, or mildew stains on the surface, remove them and prime the surface. Otherwise, after a while they will be reflected in the material.
Before you start attaching the baguette, you need to mark the fixing line with a level. The optimal distance to the ceiling is 3 cm, but if you plan to install point lighting elements, then the indent should be from 12 cm.
We work in the following sequence:
At the joints, the step of the fasteners is reduced to 1-2 cm.
Before installing the racks, mark the location of the chandelier or spotlights on the ceiling.
We work in this order:
We put the wiring in a plastic corrugated sleeve and fix it with clamps to the ceiling.
At the installation sites, we release cable loops with a length of about 30 cm.
This method is one of the most reliable, although it is considered more time consuming. It is used only for installing PVC ceilings. In this case, a special harpoon is formed at the ends of the film. It is usually dyed black during production and made from a denser material. In this case, the canvas should be 7% less area cover.
We carry out the work in the following sequence:
We begin to carefully unwind the canvas, making sure not to damage it and not get dirty. Please note that you cannot bring the material close to the fan heater.
After the film has warmed up to +60 degrees, we fasten the base end to the corner. It is usually noted by the manufacturer.
We fix the opposite end on the diagonal and then we fix the remaining two.
Heat the varnish with a heat gun until it starts to shine.
This installation method is more common due to its relative cheapness, but it has its drawbacks. For example, a wooden glazing bead can jump out of the groove, which makes the structure less reliable.
In the process, we adhere to the following instructions:
We unfold the material and fix it with clothespins around the perimeter of the baguette. To prevent the clips from damaging the film, you can wrap them in cloth.
We fix the canvas to a wooden glazing bead in a U-shaped profile at the corners. First, two opposite ones, then two remaining ones.
We begin to drive the material under the profile along the perimeter from the corners to the middle on opposite sides.
This method only applies to fabric ceilings and does not require the use of a heat gun.
We carry out work in the following sequence:
Gradually we tighten and level from the center to the edges, fixing the fabric in the baguette.
Finally, we attach the material to the corners.
If folds appear, they can be smoothed out by heating the canvas with a hairdryer at a distance of more than 20 cm.
After installation, you need to cut off the extra shreds.
From the points on the floor, which we have previously projected, it is possible to laser project in the opposite direction the locations of the spotlight posts. It is optimal to use a laser level for this purpose. Then you can be sure that the beam is directed at the ceiling at a strictly right angle. It can also be done by probing, but you need to be very careful not to damage the material.
We work in this order:
We cut out the canvas inside the ring using a thin knife after the glue has completely dried.
We adjust the height of the racks to the level of the ring and screw in bulbs with a power of up to 60 watts.
How to install a stretch ceiling - watch the video:
Stretch ceilings - structures for decorative and functional finishing of the ceiling, consisting of special metal frame or a baguette and a panel that is attached to them. Stretch ceilings can be installed in residential and non-residential premises of any purpose and area: in rooms, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, office, educational institutions.
What are the advantages of stretch ceilings?
Difficult to install on your own. Special devices and skills are required to do the job correctly. The disadvantages include the susceptibility of the structure to mechanical damage with the help of sharp objects. A stretch multi-tiered ceiling slightly reduces the height of the ceiling.
What are stretch ceilings?
Depending on the type of construction, there are:
Modern designers often use tension structures such as "starry sky" or models with photo printing.
Any image can be applied to the surface of the canvas. Photo printing technology involves the application of a pattern or on parts of the canvas - after which they are connected, or on a solid surface. Installation is not very different from other types of stretch ceilings.
The "starry sky" effect is achieved by combining ceiling mounting technology and special lighting. This look is perfect for a child's room.
The ceiling sheet can be decorated with perforations, made with a metallic coating, suede. Popular are textured ceilings - wood, natural stone.
The defining moment is the material that is chosen for the manufacture of the ceiling - textiles or PVC film. In the first case, the cold stretching technique is used. To install a stretch ceiling made of PVC film, a hot stretch is required using a special "gun" - a heating gas device... This device heats the air in the room to 70 degrees, therefore, before starting installation, it is better to remove all objects and plants from the room. Correct use"Guns" for installation virtually eliminates the possibility of sagging of the canvas.
Depending on the method by which the canvas is attached, there are:
For reasons of financial affordability and aesthetic appeal, many choose exactly PVC film as a material for mounting a tension structure.
The process of installing a stretch ceiling is quite troublesome, but using the advice and having necessary equipment and skills you can install such a ceiling with your own hands.
The simplest case is when there are no pipes and other communications in the room that come out of the ceiling, and the room itself is small and has a regular rectangular shape.
This is the basic technology for installing a film ceiling.
Installation requires a canvas purchased according to the size of the room. The procedure is simple - a fabric impregnated with a polyurethane mixture is attached to the profile. The installation can be done by hand - the process of installing a fabric cloth is easier than PVC films.
To begin with, as in the case of PVC film, you need to install a profile - clip or U-shaped.
The clip type of fastening is more often used - it is easier to cope with it without having a lot of experience in repair and installation work. In addition, the clip method gives a more reliable and durable result, and, accordingly, your stretch ceiling will be more durable. This type of mount is made of high strength plastic.
U-shaped type of fastening (bead, wedge) - requires more skills and skills, in this case, an aluminum profile is used. With enough experience, it is possible to install such a mount very quickly and easily. This method is not durable, but it is appreciated for its economy. Disadvantages of this method - the glazing bead is not 100% firmly fixed in the groove and may fall out.
After installing the baguette, we begin to stretch the canvas - first we fix the side parts, and then the corners (this is the fundamental difference between the fabric cover and the PVC film).
Decor with a special overlay, lighting installation.
Many people have a question: what to do in the first place - to glue the wallpaper or to mount the stretch ceiling?
Consider two options - for disposable and reusable mounts:
The durability of the coating depends on the correct preparation for the installation process. Finish the dirty work before installing the ceiling covering.
The features of the finishing of the fabric cover make it possible to compare it with an ordinary ceiling - textiles can be dyed in any color using paint and a roller, it can be repainted several times. Recommend to use acrylic paints... With your imagination, you can create creative patterns on the surface.
Thus, the installation of fabric and film coverings is available subject to certain installation rules. Stretch ceilings will emphasize the style of the room. Single-tier designs are used in the styles of classic, minimalism, constructivism. Multi-tiered ceilings are appropriate in modern styles, bright designs will decorate a baroque room, help zone the space in the loft.
Stretch ceilings have long ceased to be considered a luxury, but five or six years ago it was an expensive pleasure. In addition, the installation technology was kept secret by the masters. Today, almost any beginner in this business can install a stretch ceiling with his own hands.
This article describes in detail the rules for calculating and installing a stretch ceiling made of polyvinyl chloride film (PVC). Glossy and matte ceiling panels have affordable price and wide color palette produced material will help transform the interior of any home.
In addition, a PVC ceiling membrane will protect the room in case of flooding from above. Water from under the ceiling can be easily removed, and the canvas after warming up will take its previous shape.
Do-it-yourself installation of stretch ceilings is determined by the following action plan:
Measuring stretch ceilings with your own hands is a very important operation. It will require maximum precision and diligence from you. First of all, take a blank sheet of paper and draw a plan of the room (top view) on it. Be sure to display all protruding parts (pilasters) and recesses (niches, bay windows).
Mark each corner with a letter of the Latin alphabet, starting from the lower left corner (A, B, C, D…). Measure all walls of the room and transfer the dimensions to the drawing. Be sure to measure the diagonals. Also list them on paper.
The fastening of the PVC stretch ceiling is made on a special profile or a harpoon-type baguette. A flexible harpoon is welded to the edge of the ceiling sheet. Getting into the groove of the baguette, the harpoon clings to the protrusions of the walls (like a harpoon or a fishing hook).
The baguette is made from aluminum or plastic. The length of the rail is 2 m. To calculate its amount, you need to add the length of all the walls of the room.
This procedure is no less important than measuring the ceiling. It depends on how firmly the fastening is made whether he can hold the tension of the canvas or not. Before installing the wall profile, the walls are marked.
It's important to know! The stretch ceiling can be lowered 3 cm from the existing floor. If point lighting devices are used, then the level of the canvas is lowered by at least 12 cm.
It is convenient to markup using laser level... If it is not there, then an ordinary water hose will come down (a transparent hose with two graduated flasks filled with water).
At the joints of two baguettes, the fastening step should be no more than 2 cm. If the baguette was trimmed, then this place must be cleaned of burrs with a file or sandpaper.
Important to remember! It is impossible to dock the baguette in the corners. All joints are transferred to straight walls. In the corners, the baguette is cut on one side and bent at the required angle.
Self-tightening anchor bolts with hook can also be used. If the chandelier is overhead, then a plywood embedded part must be placed in the place of its attachment. On a rectangular piece of plywood 10 mm thick, straight suspensions for a plasterboard ceiling are attached at the corners.
The hangers are bent in the shape of the letter G to the desired height and fastened with dowels to the ceiling. Then, after stretching the fabric, the chandelier is installed, but more on that later.
The room is heated with a special gas (propane) cannon. The temperature is controlled with a household thermometer (it must be at least 60 degrees C). It is recommended to remove products made of low-melting plastic, live plants and aquarium from the premises.
Previously, the canvas is laid out on the floor, and then clips (crocodiles) are fixed in two opposite corners. The first corner is basic (it is marked in the instructions that come with the canvas). The heated canvas is tucked with a spatula into the groove of the baguette until the harpoon clicks, catching on the protrusions of the walls. Below is a diagram of the filling of the ceiling sheet.
When the canvas cools down, it will stretch and it will be possible to mount lighting devices. The location of the chandelier or the anchor hook is groped by hand and a thermo-ring made of plastic is glued in its place with special glue. After 4-5 minutes, a film is cut out with a sharp knife inside the ring and a loop of the lighting wire is removed.
The chandelier is hung on a hook and connected to the power supply. After that, the chandelier cup is fixed under the stretch ceiling. For an overhead chandelier, a large thermal ring is glued, and after removing the film, the chandelier mounting strip is fixed to the plywood with self-tapping screws. The installation is completed and if you have any questions, then in this video the installation of a stretch ceiling with your own hands is shown in great detail.
For a long time, stretch ceilings were considered an indicator of respectability and prosperity. A wide variety of colors, prints and materials, practicality, safety, the ability to create unique multi-level structures - all this has made tensioning systems the undisputed leaders among materials for the repair and design of the ceiling area. Prices for installation of stretch ceilings vary in a fairly wide range. There are companies that provide luxury services, there are companies that differ in quite democratic prices.
Stretch ceiling installation diagram.
For those who want to save a significant amount, we offer detailed manual to how to install a stretch ceiling with your own hands. This is easy enough to do. It is enough to have a desire, skillful hands, necessary tool and the stretch ceiling itself.
Scheme of a two-level matte stretch ceiling.
It is advisable to prepare the necessary tool in advance. You can rent an expensive power tool instead of buying it. For the manufacture of suspended structure you will need:
Types of stretch ceilings.
Of the materials, you will need the canvas itself and the profiles. Profiles can be plastic or aluminum. Aluminum structures are more durable and neat in appearance. When purchasing profiles, please note that harpoon (wedge, glazing) profiles are suitable for a film sheet, and clip-on profiles for a fabric one. Also, profiles can be wall and ceiling. If you chose option 2, you need to fix it close to the ceiling.
After removing the canvas from its original packaging, it should be placed in a warm place. On it you can see the creases formed during storage or transportation. Over time (but not earlier than 6 months) they will disappear. Remember that large suspended ceilings can sag. If you are installing a false ceiling with your own hands in a large room, plan the lighting in the repair scheme in the form of a chandelier located in the center. It will protect the PVC film from sagging!
The first step is to carefully consider the layout of the lighting, if necessary, replace the wiring, prepare the bases of the lamps. When using the harpoon fastening method, the canvas should be ideally measured and cut, its dimensions should be 7% less than the ceiling area.
Installation and fastening scheme of stretch ceilings.
The wedge mounting method requires a larger canvas, while it does not need to be ideally adjusted to the dimensions of the room. After tensioning the canvas, all excess can be cut off. The shtapikovy method involves fixing the film in the profile with a special tape that provides tension to the ceiling. This method can be applied on straight sections.
First, mark the attachment line with a level. Ideally, the distance between the profile and the draft ceiling should be the height of the profile or the most uneven point of the ceiling drop. If you cannot check the location of the wiring using a metal detector (and in Soviet apartments, the wires are often located on top), the ceiling should be lowered by 7-15 cm.
If you are the owner flat ceiling, it is better to fix the profiles directly to the rough ceiling, and not to the wall. This will avoid wasting space.
It is necessary to install the profile so that its lower edge, where the film will adhere, does not have sharp protrusions. This will help keep the film from breaking sharp elements to avoid tearing the film. Usually, when installing profiles, difficulties arise when they dock together. Using a ruler, it is necessary to measure a distance of 5 mm in height from the base of the profile; from the indicated mark, the profile is cut upwards at an angle of 45 degrees.
Before starting work, the room must be warmed up to 40 degrees. It should be remembered that PVC ceilings are afraid of cutting and stabbing objects. Do not contaminate the canvas by dropping it or installing it with dirty hands. Unfold the canvas slowly and evenly, gradually heating it to a temperature of 60 degrees, so that it gains elasticity and does not suffer during stretching. The area of the heated film will increase to 10%, and after cooling, the ceiling will shrink, forming a perfectly flat surface. If the choice fell on a varnish canvas, it should be polished. This is not difficult to do. You should drive it with a stream of warm air. When the canvas shines and shimmers, the gloss can be finished. After this procedure, the stretch ceiling will shine with even greater power.
The scheme of fastening the canvas of stretch ceilings with a harpoon method.
When installing a fabric cloth, preheating the room and heating the material itself is not required. First, the canvas must be fixed in the profile in the middle. The edges of the stretch ceiling should protrude by about 5-7 cm. After that, we begin to fix the canvas in the profile, moving to the corners of the room, gradually tightening and leveling it. At the corners, the fabric is fixed last. The formed folds are also smoothed out with a construction hairdryer: making circular movements, you should warm up the right place, observing temperature regime no more than 200 degrees and holding the hair dryer at a distance of at least 20 cm At the final stage of installation, you need to cut off excess residues and install decorative plugs. Fabric ceilings can be painted using acrylic paints, creating the effects of waves, clouds, etc.
On this, the work on the installation of stretch ceilings can be considered complete. Some people still doubt the environmental friendliness of materials for stretch ceilings. It should be said that proven companies do not skimp on quality, their products have hygienic and fire certificates. But even in this case, the first 3-5 days after PVC mounting the ceiling in the room will have a characteristic vinyl smell. Fabric ceilings are odorless. Environmentally friendly fabric ceilings are more suitable for a children's room. When choosing a ceiling for the kitchen, it is better to stay on PVC film. It is also practically safe, and in the event of a leak it can withstand a greater weight of water.
All PVC films are treated with an antistatic agent, so the material does not attract dust. In case of contamination, it is enough to wipe the film with a soft sponge dipped in soapy water, being careful not to tear the film. When installing a stretch ceiling in the kitchen, you should bypass the areas above the stove so as not to subject the surface to frequent cleaning.
Today PVC film due to the variety of colors, beautiful appearance, the possibility of installation in almost any room has gained immense popularity as a material for finishing ceilings. In this article, we will touch upon the pros and cons of such a finish, we will analyze how to install a stretch ceiling with your own hands.
The material for PVC stretch ceilings is a heavy-duty PVC film, sewn by means of welding. Due to its small thickness and strength, the PVC sheet can be pulled onto a frame fixed to the ceiling. PVC ceilings are used in interior decoration of private houses, apartments, offices, shopping centers and other premises.
Stretch PVC ceilings can be conditionally divided into several types:
Glossy ceiling.
Satin ceiling with light reflective effect.
The benefits include:
Despite the impressive list of advantages, PVC stretch ceilings still have some disadvantages:
To install a PVC ceiling, you will need the following tools:
Installation of PVC ceilings can be divided into several stages, which we will talk about below.
Installation of PVC ceilings requires the most accurate measurements of the room. To apply dimensions, take a blank sheet of paper and measure the perimeter of your ceiling with an accuracy of 0.5 cm.Next, measure the diagonals of the ceiling surface: from each corner of the room measure the distance to the rest of the corners with a tape measure, then apply the dimensions and locations of the window openings on the drawing, doors, as well as all communications. This will help you select the correct placement of the weld seams.
The technology of PVC stretch ceilings involves the fastening of PVC film to a harpoon-type baguette, which can be either plastic or aluminum. You choose the number of profiles based on the perimeter of your room, but it should be noted: it must be taken with a margin of 15 cm, since its length can be significantly reduced when trimmed. The standard profile length is 2m. Level it before attaching it. If you have a low ceiling, you can fasten the profiles back to back, but if the height of the luminaire exceeds the height of the profile, retreat this distance from the ceiling.
A PVC ceiling edging is inserted between the canvas and the wall of the room - a plug equal to the perimeter of your room, which, as in the case of a baguette, must be taken with a margin of 10-15 cm. Thermal rings are selected according to the number of lamps, which are glued to the film using special glue. It is preferable to use luminaires for a stretch ceiling with an external light bulb.
The installation of the profile is carried out with a dowel 6x30 mm with a step of about 30-40 cm. When installing spotlights, U-shaped aluminum suspensions are used, and for chandeliers - thick plywood or timber.
For horizontal marking of the plane, the water level is often used. In the absence of it, you can take a laser one. Along the walls of the room, the necessary marks are made with a pencil, and then with the help of a drill, screws and dowels, a baguette is attached along the marked line at a distance of 7-15 cm. Do not connect in the corners. As well as joining skirting boards, joining of profiles is carried out with undercutting at an angle of 45 °.
If you plan to hang one chandelier in the center of the room, you need to install a fixture on the ceiling.
For this, suspensions are attached using dowels, and a plywood blank is mounted to them with self-tapping screws. In the center of the square workpiece, you need to make a small hole through which the wire for lighting will be led out.
After that, using suspension clamps, starting from the corner indicated on the canvas, fix the PVC film, then in the opposite corner.
With the help of a heat gun (you can also use a hair dryer), the room is heated up to 60-70 ° in a circular motion, which makes the film elastic. Subsequently, the heated canvas can be easily pulled over the PVC ceiling frame. Heating with a heat gun is carried out until the completion of stretching the PVC film. With a special spatula, place the welded harpoon - a special profile - inside the baguette until it clicks. According to the established norms, first, the corners are evenly tucked, then the middle. The film stretches under the influence of temperature, and the harpoon system reliably holds it on the structure. The rest of the film can be cut off. Small folds or stripes can be straightened by heating the ceiling with a construction hairdryer.
Installation of the chandelier on a stretch ceiling is carried out after the room, and with it the canvas, has cooled to the original temperature. Further, in the place of the embedded part, which can be easily felt by hand, plastic thermal rings are glued. After waiting for a while until the glue dries, a small hole is cut inside the thermal ring through which the chandelier is fastened with self-tapping screws.
The light source can be installed behind a stretch ceiling.
In this case, the ceiling is illuminated from the inside along the surface, while the bulbs must be installed so that they do not come into contact with the film.
After installing the chandelier, the PVC cloth is wiped from dust and dirt.
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A thin canvas of stretch ceilings is attached to a baguette installed around the entire perimeter of the ceiling in the room. Installation of a baguette does not require special preparation of the ceiling surface. It is cleaned with a brush where whitewashing can occur.
The stretch ceiling is attached to a molding installed along the entire perimeter of the ceiling in the room.
On modern market there is a huge selection of canvases for installation on the ceiling, for example, glossy and matte, satin and suede, metallic and marble, translucent and gloss, fantasy and modern, exclusive and golden sparks, chameleon and many others.
Corrugated, monochromatic, colored, smooth stretch ceilings allow you to create complex architectural compositions of ceiling structures, that is, to make a multi-level stretch ceiling with your own hands. Cloth for structures stretch canvases manufactured at French factories individual orders... Stretch canvases are made from vinyl.
The canvases are created in separate strips, the width of which is 1.6-2 m.
Stretch ceiling installation tools.
The strips must be soldered together. The use of a tensioning structure allows you to save money with the greatest efficiency, since otherwise you would have to make constant repairs. The guarantee for stretch fabrics, which is given by manufacturing firms, is about 10 years.
The canvas will not let water through even when the upper floor is flooded, since 1 m of the ceiling surface area can hold up to 100 kg of water. The ceiling curtain does not accumulate static electricity, without collecting dust. The stretch fabric does not burn, but only melts without the release of toxic substances, bad smell... In general, the canvas is sterile.
Structural design of stretch ceilings can sometimes combine stretch canvases simultaneously with drywall, it is carried out by a specialist in this field. The design of ceiling structures sometimes involves their installation simultaneously with the installation of a suspended plasterboard structure to the ceiling. It is beneficial to use this combination.
Repair of the ceiling and installation of the canvas are sometimes done independently. Correct application of all tools and materials will preserve the new ceiling structure for a long time, therefore, often you will not have to repair it.
The stretch ceiling cornice is attached to the timber with rings.
First, you should familiarize yourself with the technology of installing stretch ceilings. The implementation of all actions will require the use of special tools and an understanding of the main technological aspects of the installation.
Correct installation of ceilings involves the installation of a baguette on the walls. Next, you need to determine all the places where the lamps are located in order to pre-install special holes for them. Then the material should be unfolded and the corners fastened. Making a stretch ceiling with your own hands will allow the use of a heat gun, which is necessary to heat the canvas. The film is fixed when it becomes more pliable. When the ceiling has completely cooled down, we can assume that it has a finished shape.
Suspended and tensioned design options for repairing ceilings have their own advantages and disadvantages, which are associated with the installation technology. It will take 3-5 working hours for two experienced craftsmen to arrange a stretch ceiling. To make a two-level stretch ceiling with plasterboard, 2-3 work shifts are required.
Baguette installation scheme.
The first stage in the development of the installation of the ceiling structure involves marking, which is carried out using a level, which can be laser or hydraulic. If the stretch ceiling is two-level, then the markings are made at two levels: for a profile for drywall and a baguette for a stretch canvas.
To get the exact perimeter of the ceiling surface, it is better to use a chopping cord, which can be used to outline even stripes, allowing you to install baguettes that hold the stretch canvas. Installing baguettes is a time consuming job. Usually the baguettes are made of plastic or aluminum. With a flat ceiling, it is better to give preference to an aluminum molding, and if there is a curvature on the ceiling, then a plastic molding is more often used.
Stretch ceiling installation technology.
Baguettes are usually not provided with special holes for the purpose of their construction; this can be done with your own hands using a drill and drill (6 mm). Experienced craftsmen use a special hole punch that allows you to quickly make all the holes. Holes must be made every 15-20 cm, depending on the material used to make the walls. If you want to install a stretch ceiling to drywall, you need to drill more holes.
This is not all, as it is necessary that the corner bends be formed, since each of the corners can be loaded with the greatest load. Cut edges must be thoroughly processed to remove any burrs that could destroy the film.
Usually, they begin to strengthen the baguettes from the corners, when at first it is necessary to strengthen the curved profile, and then all the others. When installing into solid walls of stretch ceilings, plastic dowels with a diameter of 6 mm are useful. When installing canvases in drywall, without a bookmark for the material of the profiles, rotors are used. If you want to lay an iron profile, then the baguettes are screwed in with ordinary metal screws.
The connections of each profile are one of the problem areas, since during the installation process you can randomly hook onto the canvas and break it. Scotch tape is usually used to protect all connections. It should be made of thick foil. Adhesive tape is used to seal the joints with the film in the places of its contact. It is usually better to glue the profile with foil tape from the outside and from the inside of the grooves for which it is necessary to fill the film.
Scheme of the stages of installation of a stretch ceiling.
The installation tool is quite simple, apart from the heat or heat gun, which can be rented. You will need a spatula, the stainless steel from which it is made should be as thick as possible without sharp ends, you will need 4 clips resembling clothespins.
Next, you can unpack the new canvas. Having straightened it, they begin to hang the canvas from the previously installed baguettes at 4 corners with clothespins. It is required to tie small ropes with which you can fix the canvas in each of the corners of the room. A small rope is passed between the wall and the profile, starting from the corner of the room.
Next, you should turn on the heat gun, which is installed under the stretch fabric. With tightly closed windows and doors, you need to warm up the entire room well. It will be very hot, but after a while the heated film of the stretch fabric will lose all wrinkles and folds, becoming more plastic. Only after the warming-up stage do they start working.
Types of profiles for stretch ceilings.
You need to unfasten the clothespin at one of the corners. After that, using a spatula, press the corner of the tension blade into the profile. The film is tucked into a 10 cm baguette from all sides. After that, you should go to the next corner, which is the opposite, in order to repeat this operation first with a different angle. All these actions are required to be performed with the third and fourth angles.
Starting from the middle part of the canvas, choose the wall you like in order to start filling the canvas in the baguette in its center. The free section of the canvas should be more than 10 cm long. The same should be done with the other three walls. The next task is to divide any of the free areas into two parts, followed by refueling for the profile.
After completing the passage in a circle, the canvas is considered fully tucked in. In order to maintain symmetry, so that unnecessary defects of the canvas, that is, screeds, do not appear, it is required to fill in the edges of the canvas that remain, symmetrically dividing it in half. If there is a cutout in the web, it should be tucked in after the outer edges of the film.
The heat gun is turned off to wait for the room to cool completely naturally. Do not open windows and doors. While the room is cooling down, you can leave it by going out onto the balcony to bring your body temperature back to normal after the heat in a room with a heat gun.
In about half an hour, all the work can be brought to the final stage associated with the ability to stick a rubber molding into the groove of the baguette. It will hide the unsightly connection of the canvas with the wall. The work ends by inserting a 45-degree cut corner into the groove, which should not be stretched, on the contrary, the molding needs to be compressed. If the corner of the canvas is stretched, then it will take its initial position when using it, and unnecessary gaps will be found in the corners.
