Everyone who wants to install stretch ceilings first needs to think over the lighting option. A chandelier will be a good decoration for the interior of the room. DIYers should learn how to install a chandelier to a stretch ceiling. Video editing step by step will help them in this work. Self-installation of the lamp is not particularly difficult. In order not to make mistakes with the fastening, the chandelier is bought in advance.
Content
- The choice of chandeliers
- Installation methods
- Setting the hook
- Mount on the bar
- Using the crosspiece
The choice of chandeliers
All stages of installation must be calculated immediately, since after installation it will be very difficult to remove the lamp or replace it with a new one. Too bright light can cause heating of the ceiling sheet, its darkening and deformation. When choosing a luminaire, the following requirements should be taken into account:
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Usually, for a room with a glossy stretch ceiling, a chandelier without shades is chosen, since all its elements are beautifully reflected on the coating. - The luminaire should not have sharp edges - they can easily scratch the thin PVC sheet.
- The base of the chandelier should not be heated. When choosing a luminaire in the form of a plate, you should choose models with a non-metallic base. This will prevent overheating of the coating.
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Since the luminaire is located very close to the surface of the ceiling, it is necessary to select a lamp for it of such a power that its heating does not damage the coating fabric. The best choice is energy saving devices. - The power of incandescent lamps should not exceed 40 watts for PVC coverings and 60 watts for textile ones. They should be located at a sufficient distance from the ceiling.
- Incandescent and halogen lamps should be directed downward or to the sides of the ceiling covering, but not upward. It is better to cover them with shades.
- If the chandelier is installed on an installation site, then you need to prepare a mortgage plate for it in advance. This must be done before installing the ceiling covering.
- The base of the luminaire needs to be aligned.
An important condition when choosing a chandelier will be how much it matches the interior of the room. The wrong choice can ruin the design of the room. You should not choose models with a wide base, as a lot of dust collects there, which will be very noticeably reflected on the ceiling surface. A large chandelier is used for a large room, and vice versa for a small one.
Installation methods
The use of the ceiling covering and the luminaire installed on it depends on how correctly the installation was made. If the installation technology is violated, then the web can break along its entire length. You can hang a chandelier from a stretch ceiling in different ways. Depending on the design of the chandelier, there are the following mounting options:
- hook fastening;
- fixation to a cruciform panel;
- bolted;
- mounting on the bar.
To prevent the appearance of web breaks, plastic protective rings are used. They are attached to the surface with glue. For gluing, you can use Moment glue. After firmly fixing the ring, cut a hole in the ceiling fabric for the hook and wires.
If new wiring is needed, then a cable is used for it. VVGng-LS or VVGng-LSthat can withstand high loads. The cable can be laid in an open way, but for protection against short circuits, it is placed in a corrugated casing and brought to the place of attachment.
Setting the hook
The anchor hook is installed when the frame is mounted on the stretch ceiling. You can hang the chandelier when the canvas is stretched and dry. This is the most reliable installation method, but it requires care and attention.
If there is already a hook on the ceiling, you can use it to hang the lamp. A thermal ring is preliminarily installed on the ceiling. This is to protect the fabric from damage where the hole for the hook and wires will be cut.
If the length of the existing hook is too short, then a new mount of a suitable size is installed to mount the chandelier. In this case, a hole is drilled with a drill to install the anchor with a hook. Anchor spacer must fit exactly into the hole, after which the suspension nut is tightened until the sleeve is completely unclasped.
After that, the false ceiling is installed. When the work is over, they find the place of fastening the hook and stick it there. plastic ring. Its size is chosen so that it is completely covered by the chandelier cap. After the glue dries, you can cut a hole, pull out the wires and attach the chandelier to the stretch ceiling. Then the wires are insulated and hidden under a cap.
With this installation method, you can easily replace the chandelier with a new one. When buying a new lamp, you need to make sure that its cap is no less than that of the old one.
Mount on the bar
Many models of small modern luminaires are designed for rail mounting. They are equipped with a large cover cap.
To lower the luminaire to the level of the false ceiling, a wooden strip is fixed to the ceiling plate with dowels. Its thickness should be 5 mm less than the distance from the concrete to the canvas. This is necessary so that the bar does not stand out on the surface. Instead, you can use a piece of plywood with small metal legs attached to it.
After stretching and drying the ceiling sheet, a plastic ring is attached at the location of the strip. Then the inside is cut out of it. The luminaire strip is attached to the base with self-tapping screws.
Then the wires are pulled out and insulated, the lamp is fixed to the stretch ceiling and covered with a cap. If it has a metal cap, then a material with low thermal conductivity is laid between it and the ceiling covering.
Using the crosspiece
For a heavy ceiling lamp, a cross is more suitable. In this case, make five holes in the ceiling at once using thermal rings. Four of them are for the cross, one for the chandelier. The crosspiece is installed when the frame is attached, after which the ceiling is pulled. The wires are pulled through the cut hole. The chandelier is mounted on a crosspiece, the connection is closed with a cap, which is fixed with decorative nuts. You can also use an I-beam to mount the luminaire.
After installing the chandelier, you need to connect the electricity. If installed correctly, all lamps light up, otherwise they made a mistake somewhere. Usually, everything works out at once, since it is not difficult to mount the lamp. Sometimes when buying a new chandelier it turns out that its cap is smaller than that of the old one. In this case, a decorative overlay helps.
The main thing when installing a ceiling lamp is accuracy and lack of haste. It is better not to save money and use energy-saving lamps that last a long time and do not heat the surface. This will help preserve the coating and extend its life.
