Stretch ceiling on two levels. Two-level stretch ceilings Two-level stretch ceilings per hall

2-level plasterboard ceilings will allow you to solve several problems at the same time: disguise engineering communications located under the base ceiling base, hide the flaws and shortcomings of the draft ceiling, divide the room into functional zones, mount original lighting. The main disadvantage of such structures is that suspended ceilings take the height from the room. However, with the right design, the decorative composition will match the interior.

2-level plasterboard ceilings for the hall photo

Preparation for work

Before installing a 2-level plasterboard ceiling, you need to consider the following nuances:

room height. The two-level system will reduce the spatial dimensions of the room. If the distance from floor to ceiling is only 2.5 meters, you will have to look for another way to finish;
accents. Lighting devices mounted in the lower level of the structure will help to visually divide the room into separate zones. The perimeter illumination of the box will visually raise the ceiling;
humidity. It is better to refuse the use of drywall in the decoration of bathroom ceilings. But, if a decision is made to install a suspension system from GKL, choose a material marked moisture resistant.

The installation of a two-level plasterboard ceiling requires a detailed design drawing on a piece of paper. Without a drawing, it makes no sense to get to work. There is a chance to get not only ceilings that will not meet expectations, but, even worse, a crooked design.

Plasterboard ceiling sketches

After the drawing is ready, make several copies of the drawing. Perhaps, in the course of work, you will make adjustments, and the final version of the two-level ceiling project will differ from the initial one. To draw up a drawing, use a compass, ruler, protractor to accurately reproduce a reduced copy of the design. Based on the plan, it will be possible to quickly mark the ceiling, exactly repeating the geometry of the figures that are supposed to be made.

The plan must include:

the center of the room;

sizes of decorative boxes;

radii of circles, their location in relation to the designated geometric center of the ceiling;

if a complex curve is used in the decoration, the line is built on the basis of the combination of arcs of circles. At the same time, the center and radius of each circle are also indicated on the drawing;

the position points of the recessed lighting devices are marked, the diameters of the holes that need to be made in the plasterboard for the fixtures are indicated.

When the work with the plan is completed, they draw a diagram of the location of utilities in the space between the decorative ceiling and the base base.

These include:

distribution box locations;
types of cables, cross-section of wires;
options for connecting devices;
cable laying routes;
air ducts;
hoods;
ventilation grates.

Separately, a draft of the frame of the decorative ceiling is drawn up, where the lines of the location of the bearing and ceiling profiles, the attachment points of the suspensions, “crabs”, the position relative to the frame of the GKL sheets are outlined. And finally, materials and components are calculated.

The project of the frame of a two-level plasterboard ceiling

When purchasing drywall and frame components, increase all the figures obtained by 3-5%. This is due to possible errors at the stage of calculations, changes to the ceiling composition in the course of work, damage to parts during installation.

Drywall must be purchased 7-10 days before sheathing. The sheets are placed in a horizontal position in the room where the false ceiling will be mounted so that the material adapts to climatic conditions and takes the correct shape.

Required Tools

To install a two-tier plasterboard ceiling, you will need to prepare the following tools:

perforator for drilling holes in concrete floors;
screwdriver;
drill;
building level;
tape measure and pencil or marker for transferring the drawing to the base base of the ceiling and the first tier of the structure;
metal scissors for cutting profiles;
upholstery cord;
stationery knife with a sharp blade for cutting plasterboard;
hammer and pliers.

To finish the structure, you will need a sickle tape, a primer, putty, fine-grained sandpaper, a construction grater, spatulas (wide and narrow).

materials

Any tiered ceilings begin with the assembly of a frame base from a galvanized metal profile. They cover with drywall and a wooden frame, but then the finish will cost more, because the price of wood is superior to metal. But in terms of performance and strength, metal profiles are better. Their additional advantages are fire resistance, corrosion resistance, long service life.

Profile frame

For the construction of the frame of the decorative ceiling and the sheathing of the structure, you will need:

two types of profiles: guide (UD) and (CD);
special connectors for building up the CD profile;
direct hangers or brackets are used to fasten the CD profile to the ceiling;
spring suspensions are used in cases where the length of the direct suspension is insufficient. For example, the second level of the decorative structure is planned to be lowered very low;
two-level connectors. Designed for joining CD profiles located on different tiers of the structure;
"crabs" for joining ceiling profiles at the same level of the frame;
corner connectors. With their help, CD profiles are connected at the corners of the room. Connectors are also used for joining the ceiling profile at the same level;
dowel-screws, anchor bolts, self-tapping screws, self-tapping screws for metal;
lamps, if plasterboard ceilings with lighting will be mounted;
GKL sheets. Most often, sheets with a thickness of 9.5 mm are used for sheathing. If an arch is installed, or a complex curvilinear structure, choose a GKL with a thickness of 6.5 mm. It is also used for covering the second tier. Material 12 mm thick for sheathing the frame under the ceiling is not recommended to be purchased due to too much weight.

Photo of a two-level plasterboard ceiling with backlight

There are two ways by which you can make a two-level plasterboard ceiling:

the first, when the 2nd level of the decorative ceiling is mounted without arranging the 1st. This method of installing a suspended structure can only be used in the case of an even base base. At the same time, the lamps are placed in the frame or on the side of the frame;
the second, when both the first and second tiers of drywall are made. This installation method is used in rooms with uneven ceilings, or if there is a finish that cannot be properly leveled with putty, or it is necessary to disguise communications located under the draft ceiling.

Usually, the first level is mounted first, and the frame elements for the 2nd level are already hemmed to it. Or, a box is first installed, to which a guide profile is then attached to finish the main area of \u200b\u200bthe ceiling surface. The location of the lamps can be any.

Which option for installing a decorative 2-level ceiling is decided based on the spatial dimensions of the room, the presence or absence of engineering communications, and the quality of the finish of the base base.

Do-it-yourself installation of a two-level plasterboard ceiling

It will be possible to mount a two-level structure from GKL on your own if you follow the instructions and follow the installation technology.

Preparing the ceiling for finishing

Before starting work, all furniture, appliances, indoor plants must be removed from the premises. What cannot be taken out is shifted to the center of the room, covered with plastic wrap to protect it from dust and dirt. The old finish is removed from the draft ceiling, deep cracks and cracks are sealed with putty or a mixture based on sand and cement, the surface is primed.

Apply markings on the walls for the first level of decorative construction, using a square, laser and profile levels.

Marking with a meter and level

First, they find the lower corner in the room and, starting from it, draw an even horizontal along the perimeter. Points are put on the ceiling at the points of attachment of direct suspensions, then parallel lines are drawn along which the ceiling profiles will be mounted. Please note that the profiles must be at the joints of drywall sheets.

With uneven ceilings in the room, first you need to level the markings horizontally, and then proceed according to the plan. The distance between the hangers is 60 cm, between the profiles - 40 cm. Choose the direction of the profiles yourself. Often, professional builders advise mounting profiles towards the window openings, citing the fact that the seams on the plasterboard ceiling will be less noticeable.

How to make drywall, do-it-yourself installation.

Frame installation

Guides UD profiles (28 * 27) are attached to the walls along a horizontal line using dowel-nails every 30-40 cm. To do this, a sealing tape is glued to the back of the guide, the bar is applied to the wall, fixed with dowel-nails. At the corners, the profiles are inserted into each other, fastened with self-tapping screws.

The next step is to attach the hangers. If you do not have ready-made elements, make them yourself from the PP 60 * 27 ceiling profile. To do this, measure the distance from the base ceiling to the lower edge of the UD profile, cut pieces from the ceiling profile, 1 cm less than the measured distance. From the end of the profile, cut off the side shelves by 2.5 cm, make a tongue from the back. Screw the suspensions to the ceiling profile with self-tapping screws, and only then fix PP 60 * 27 to them. Or immediately install the hangers to the draft ceiling surface. Then fasten the CD profile to the hangers, the edges of which are inserted into the guides. The extension of the ceiling profile is done using connectors.

If it is supposed to install a rounded structure on the ceiling, first draw a sketch. And then, according to the drawing, the guide profile is bent and fixed to the ceiling. To bend the bar, notches are made on the reverse side of it. The gap between adjacent notches is determined by the curvature of the line. The steeper the bend, the smaller the distance left between the notches.

After that, a nylon thread is pulled under the structure, which regulates the evenness of the frame for the first level. Leveling is carried out using adjustable suspensions. The distance from the ceiling to the lower edge of the profile must match in all sections of the structure. Between themselves, the ceiling and guide profiles are fastened with self-tapping screws.

Plasterboard sheathing

The photo shows the frame and the first row of plasterboards

First, the frame is sheathed with whole sheets of material. The remaining space is measured, drywall is cut to the required size. The ceiling profile strip should be at the junction of adjacent sheets of plasterboard. The step between the screws is 25-30 cm. The screws are screwed into the drywall in such a way that the head of the screw enters the sheet by 3-5 mm. Subsequently, these recesses will be puttied.

In those places where the sheet is cut off, a chamfer is made, cutting off part of the material from the GKL sheet. This is necessary in order to ensure better adhesion of the putty mixture.

Surface marking

Installation of the second level when installing 2-level plasterboard ceilings also begins with markings. It is carried out as follows:

from the first level on the wall lay the height of the second tier, put down a dot;
a horizontal line is drawn along the perimeter of the room from this point;
outline the contours of the second level.

Usually the second level is made in the form of a geometric figure or a curved line. To simplify the marking, you can pre-make a template. It remains only to circle the outline of the pattern on the ceiling.

Installation of the frame base

The frame is mounted from the UD guide profile along the outlined lines. For bending, cuts are made on the slats.

Now you need to lower the frame to the required length. For this:

the CD profile is cut to the desired length;
“tongues” are cut out on one side of the trimmings, cutting off the side parts of the profile. This will facilitate installation work;
the segments are inserted into the UD profile fixed to the ceiling and walls with a flat side;
pieces are fixed on "bugs" (special self-tapping screws for mounting drywall). On straight sections of the structure, the distance between the self-tapping screws is made 50-60 cm, on curvilinear - the step is reduced, fixing the profile segments every 20-30 cm;
now, a guide profile is attached to the bottom of the hanging segments with the help of "bugs".

To make a frame for the rest of the structure, the ceiling profile is cut to the desired length, one edge is inserted into the guide installed against the wall, the other is pressed against the side of the frame. Fasten the bar to the screws on both sides.

The resulting frame is sewn up with drywall.

On a note! At all stages of the assembly of the frame, be guided by the drawings so that the jumpers of the ceiling base do not fall into the place of installation of the lighting device.

Before proceeding with the installation of the arch, calculate the design parameters, mark the place from which it will begin. Also decide what the radius of curvature will be.

Interroom arch with wiring

The arch is attached to a metal frame base made of a rack profile, cut with metal scissors.

The procedure for installing the arch is as follows:

make the front side of the structure;
mount the end parts of the decorative element;
the workpiece is fixed to the frame with self-tapping screws.

Curvilinear sections on the ceiling

Since arches and other curvilinear structures are represented by curved surfaces, the thinnest drywall (6.5 mm) is used for their sheathing. However, at a price this type of gypsum board will cost more, so the masters, in order to save on finishing, use the following methods with which you can bend the material:

dry version, when the edge of the sheet is fixed to the frame, and bend with force until it takes the desired shape. Then, on the screws, the sheet is screwed to the other side of the frame base;
using notches on the side of the sheet that will be convex, on the finished arch. Incisions are made at regular intervals, the distance between them is determined by the required bending radius. The smaller the radius of curvature, the smaller the distance left between the notches. To make cuts, a hacksaw or cutter is used. Subsequently, the cracks are sealed with putty;
wet method is used to ensure a soft bend of the arched model. First, with the help of a needle roller, the side of the sheet that will be concave is processed. Then this surface is abundantly moistened with water, the other side remains completely dry. The sheet is bent to the required curvature, fixed with self-tapping screws to the profile. After 24 hours the material is ready for finishing.

Cut off a piece of drywall sheet

To work with GKL did not take much time, use the following recommendations:

cut the material with a sharp construction knife;
large sheets are easy to cut if they are leaning against a wall with a slight slope. Small canvases (up to 60 cm wide) are more convenient to cut on a flat horizontal surface;
make cuts only on the front side of the material;
if the area of \u200b\u200bthe room to be finished is large, purchase sheets of 3.6 m in size, in compact rooms use 2.5 m drywall;
before cutting off a piece, carefully measure the dimensions of the element so as not to “grab off” the excess.

Plasterboard ceiling before finishing

After the installation of a two-level ceiling is completed, the result of the work is checked. If everything is in order, proceed to the finishing of the finished structure. For puttying and leveling the decorative ceiling, dry putty mixtures are used:

the ceiling is primed with a deep penetration composition, paying close attention to the joints between adjacent sheets and the recesses from the self-tapping screws. The primer will improve the adhesive properties of the putty, protect the ceiling from mold;
prepare the solution according to the instructions. For mixing, it is advisable to use a construction mixer. Then the mass will be homogeneous and without lumps;
first, the recesses from self-tapping screws and seams are sealed with a composition to prevent rust and level the surface. A sickle mesh is applied to the joints, a layer of putty is applied on top with a small spatula so that the mixture covers only the tape;
then putty the entire ceiling using a wide spatula;
after the first layer of the mixture dries, the surface is rubbed with fine-grained sandpaper fixed on a construction grater;
the next step is to apply a thin layer of finishing putty, leave to dry again;
re-grind and level the ceiling surface, primed.

Now the structure is ready for final finishing by any of the chosen methods (painting, wallpapering, applying decorative plaster).

But such a thorough preparation of a plasterboard ceiling requires only before painting. Wallpaper and decorative plaster will mask minor flaws and shallow cracks.

Such designs will help transform the room beyond recognition. For example, by setting levels at different heights and choosing lighting fixtures suitable for the interior, it will be possible to divide the room into functional zones. Or, with the help of a figure on the ceiling, select interior items (bed in the bedroom, wardrobe, cabinet, etc.).

Ceiling with lighting

Built-in lighting will create a cozy and romantic atmosphere in the room. The best option would be LED strip. In addition to the fact that soft light will come from the device, such lighting will visually raise the ceiling space if you place the tape around the perimeter of the decorative box made of plasterboard.

Drywall is used to create multi-level ceilings in any room:

in the kitchen, geometric shapes are more often chosen. A circle is usually mounted in the center, and rectangular elements along the edges;
for the bedroom it is preferable to use curved lines. A sleeping place is allocated with the help of a decorative niche, which acts as the second tier of the structure. For a small bedroom, a two-level ceiling with a built-in LED strip is well suited;
in the children's room, a suspended multi-level ceiling is mounted in order to delimit the space. With the help of levels allocate a workplace, a playing area. Each section of the child's room should be well lit with fixtures suitable for the style of the interior;
in the hall, a complex plasterboard structure on the ceiling will become an interior decoration. Boxes from GKL of a square or rectangular shape are suitable here. You can highlight individual areas with spotlights or LED strip.

During the installation process, it is important to be attentive to all, even insignificant, at first glance, nuances. You can install a two-level ceiling from GKL in a few days, while you will use the structure longer. Therefore, carefully approach the choice of design and design of the future ceiling, and when purchasing materials and components, give preference to trusted brands.

Vieo how to make a 2-level plasterboard ceiling (gypsum plasterboard)

Stretch ceilings have long been used in the design of various premises - both at home and in the office. They have many advantages, are easy to install and maintain.

In order to understand how to choose the most suitable product option, it is important to understand well what materials stretch ceilings are made of, what types there are and what are the features of their installation.

Advantages and disadvantages of two-level stretch ceilings

As a finishing material, the stretch ceiling has many advantages due to which it is often used indoors:

The surface of the ceiling takes on a smooth, stretched appearance. This is especially true for ceilings in old houses that have many cosmetic defects - bumps, drops and mechanical damage.
Installation of a stretch ceiling is very fast - as a rule, all work takes no more than 1-2 days; work is clean and not very noisy.
In terms of design, stretch ceilings provide ample opportunities for choice - you can take the classic white options, or you can develop an individual style that will emphasize the beauty of the interior.

Versatility - such ceilings can be mounted in any room - bedroom, kitchen, toilet, etc.
Ceilings are quite durable and easy to maintain - just periodically wipe them from dirt.
A very important practical property of such materials is their water resistance. This is especially true for private houses and apartments on the top floors.
Installation of ceilings is quite affordable for people who do not have special skills - accordingly, if you wish, you can save on this.

The only significant drawback of stretch ceilings is their higher cost compared to traditional finishing methods - for example, whitewashing or PVC panels. However, the long service life largely compensates for installation costs.

Also, the weaknesses of these materials include their low resistance to heating. In this regard, special built-in diode lamps are selected for stretch ceilings, which do not glow too much.

Types of stretch ceilings

Varieties of these products are distinguished on the basis of different features: the material of the web, appearance, color, installation features.

By canvas material

Stretch ceilings are made of two types of materials - PVC films and fabrics.

PVC film

This is an artificial matter made from polyvinyl chloride. Usually it is welded from several fragments, and for this the temperature in the room is heated with a special gun to 60-70 degrees. Due to this, the film expands, becomes elastic, and after cooling it stretches again, which provides the ceiling with a perfectly even appearance.

Films can be of various colors, contain drawings, which allows them to be widely used in the interior of the room.

Films can be purchased at the store in a compact form - they are rolled into rolls.

You can also order ceilings with an individual design: a predetermined pattern is printed on special printers.

Along with the richest design possibilities, the film ceiling also has the following advantages:

The surface is completely devoid of flaws and folds (provided proper installation).
The material is less expensive compared to fabric ceilings.
The material does not absorb odors, dirt and is easily wiped with a normal damp cloth.
Even in conditions of high humidity, the formation of mold on such a ceiling is excluded.
PVC film creates sound insulation due to the properties of the material.
Finally, the film does not let moisture through at all, so such a ceiling does not leak.

Along with the advantages of PVC ceilings, there are also negative features:

The film is quite vulnerable to mechanical damage - it is important to take this into account during installation and cleaning (carefully wipe the surface and do not hit it, do not touch it with sharp objects).
Since such ceilings are assembled from several fragments, the seam can remain quite noticeable.
The installation process is accompanied by strong artificial odors and heating the air to high temperatures, so it is better to remove all objects from the room.

The film itself has the following technical characteristics:

The standard thickness is 1.3 mm. Deviations are allowed in both directions within 0.2 mm.
The width varies in a wide range - from 1.3 to 2.7 m.
The texture is glossy, satin or matte (more details in the relevant section).
Fire resistance - melts when burned.
Resistant to negative temperatures up to +5°C.

NOTE. If the temperature in the room can drop below room temperature, then it is better not to install the PVC film - it has a risk of cracking.

fabric ceilings

Fabric stretch ceilings are made from natural materials. In texture, it somewhat resembles the materials from which stockings are made.

The fabric has its advantages:

Sufficient width for standard room sizes (3 meters wide and up to 5 meters long). This allows you to stretch a single monolithic piece without seams, which gives a more attractive appearance to the finished ceiling.
The fabric "breathes", passes both water and air, without creating a greenhouse effect. This is true for private one-story houses. In order not to let water through, it is treated with polyurethane, creating a moisture-proof layer.
The fabric is more resistant to frost and temperature changes than PVC.
Since the installation is carried out without the use of a heat gun and other special equipment, it is quite possible to do it yourself, without calling a team.
Fabric ceilings are quite durable and serve flawlessly for many years.

The material has some weaknesses:

The fabric is not as elastic as PVC film, so it is more difficult to keep it evenly stretched.
Such material is always more expensive than film analogues.
It is also less convenient for maintenance, since fabric contamination is more difficult to remove than conventional PVC film.
In terms of design possibilities, fabrics are inferior to PVC - the choice of colors and patterns is clearly not so large.
Finally, designs with fabric webs do not involve the use of a harpoon, which is more reliable than the harpoonless mounting method (details in the corresponding section).

The technical characteristics of woven fabrics from which stretch ceilings are made include:

The width varies widely - from a meter to 5.
The thickness of the product is about 2.5 mm.
The texture is matte and translucent.
Fabric density from 150 to 300 g/m2.
The material is combustible, but it does not emit toxic products.
The service life is very long - up to 20 years (as a rule, the guarantee is about 10 years).
The temperature range allows the use of fabric ceilings in any conditions - from -50 to + 70 ° C.

To choose the best option, you need to proceed from the operating conditions and the real possibilities of the budget.

Video - installation features of fabric stretch ceilings

By surface texture

In appearance, there are three types of stretch ceilings:

matte;
glossy;
satin.

All of them do not differ from each other in technical parameters. The only difference is in the visual features of the surface. Matte ceilings have a muted background that reflects a small amount of light. Outwardly, it is easy to confuse it with an ordinary whitewashed ceiling (unless, of course, the color of the canvas is white).

They are installed in classic interiors to focus not on the ceiling, but on the innermost space of the room.

They are also indispensable if there is a desire to put a classic white ceiling in the house.

Of course, the matte surface implies not only white, but also other color options, as well as artistic ceilings.

Unlike matte, glossy stretch ceilings have a corresponding light effect. They reflect the rays so that they are essentially one large mirror. This is an interesting option for a stylish, modern design.

Gloss visually enlarges the space by reflecting the entire room. Dark tones work especially well in this sense.

This is especially true for small rooms - for example, for attics.

Video - caring for a glossy stretch ceiling is very simple

Finally, satin ceilings are the golden mean between matte and glossy. They do not shine like gloss, but thanks to the special processing of the material, they acquire a perfectly smooth surface that unobtrusively reflects the interior.

Such a material is called satin due to its visual similarity to the corresponding type of fabric. Satin fabric is silky, smooth to the touch and is the most expensive type of fabric due to the particularly dense weaving technology of the thread. Satin ceilings are also similar to silk and therefore fit perfectly into a variety of home interiors.

According to the structure of the finished product

Ceilings often consist of one level. But there are more complex options - two-level stretch ceilings, less often - multi-level. All this gives the ceiling originality of the interior and creates a large choice in favor of a particular model.

How to choose the right stretch ceiling

Choosing the right option for a stretch ceiling means correctly correlating the design features of the room, operating conditions with the parameters of the material. As for the interior, here the choice is determined by individual preferences.

And for the rest of the parameters, you can consider a few interesting tips:

If the room has a constantly high level of air humidity (bath, shower, kitchen), it is accordingly better to choose PVC film ceilings - it is much easier to care for them, and the material does not get wet.
If the ceilings are mounted in a room where annual temperature changes are likely (for example, in a country house, in a country house with non-permanent residence). it is better to use more reliable fabric canvases - they will easily withstand any winter cold.
If special requirements are placed on the design of the room, then you must obviously choose among film products - among them, even the most sophisticated buyers will surely find a lot of interesting ideas.
If you are closer to classic, warm colors in the interior of the house, then it is better to choose fabric matter - it creates the effect of warmth and comfort, unlike smoother film counterparts.
If the room is small, cramped, then the choice should lean towards a glossy surface, which significantly increases the space visually.
If the installation of the ceiling will be in a room from which there is no way to remove things, then it is worth considering fabric options, since when installing film products, as already mentioned, heat guns are used - the temperature can harm the furniture.
If the ceiling is mounted in a country house or in a one-story country house, then the choice should lean towards the fabric version - it breathes, and the film ones “lock” air and moisture inside.
When choosing specific material models, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the material, which is indicated by the warranty period. As a rule, foreign manufacturers give a guarantee for a period of 10-12 years, domestic - 1.5-2 times less.

PAY ATTENTION Do not choose a ceiling solely on the basis of price. Stretch ceilings are quite durable products, so even at a high price, the costs will pay off in a few years. And if you save on quality, the risk that all the work will have to be redone increases, which will lead to additional expenses.

How stretch ceilings are installed

Methods of installation of two-level and single-level stretch ceilings differ in the features of fastening the canvas on a special profile, which is fixed along the perimeter of the ceiling.

Harpoon technology

This is a very convenient installation method - the canvas is stretched on special harpoons, while visually the ceiling consists only of fabric, since there is no need to use special skirting boards.

The harpoon is a special profile made of PVC. He accompanies the canvas around its entire perimeter. The mounting scheme is shown in the figure.

The harpoon is welded to the web directly during production, so the consumer is supplied with a ready-made design. It remains only to fix the harpoon in the profile. The design is very reliable and allows you to stretch the fabric well over the surface of the ceiling. Thus, the finished design consists of two elements:

Harpoon with ceiling material.
A metal profile (usually aluminum), fixed on the top of the wall or on the ceiling itself.

The advantages of this technology are obvious:

The system is very simple and the work is carried out quickly.
Fastening is reliable and durable.
The surface of the ceiling is perfectly flat thanks to accurate calculations.
Since the harpoon is hidden behind the canvas, the surface looks quite aesthetically pleasing.
Thanks to this fastening, you can always dismantle the ceiling in order to return it to its place later. This is done in cases where, for example, water has flowed onto it from the roof.

NOTE. The harpoon can be placed not only around the perimeter of the room, but also in other parts, thanks to which there is the option of creating a stretch ceiling of two or more levels. This creates a rich choice for design ideas.

The installation steps are as follows:

Taking measurements from the premises. Measurements are made extremely accurately to prevent even the slightest error. They are performed using special laser levels.
Cutting material and mounting it on a harpoon
Installation of an aluminum profile on predetermined places.
Installing a harpoon in these profiles.
Alignment of the canvas to the ideal state with the help of heat (heat gun).

The finished system schematically looks like this.

Bead technology

Bead, or wedge, technology, unlike harpoon technology, saves room space. In this case, the gap between the ceiling and the canvas is usually within 2 cm. Using this method, seamless ceilings are mounted, which are stretched with a single canvas over the entire surface. To fix it, a small allowance (glazing bead) remains on the material itself, which is simply tucked into the profile.

The sequence of actions is approximately the following:

A pre-measured canvas is bent around the entire perimeter to a certain width, which will allow it to be filled into profiles.
An aluminum profile is mounted along the perimeter, as is the case with harpoon technology.
Beads are fixed in profile.
The canvas is leveled to a perfectly smooth state.

In this case, the stretching of the ceiling occurs in stages according to the scheme.

Stretch ceilings are a modern and popular type of decoration. With this technology, you can give the room any desired look and shape. Most often there are bunk designs - they look stylish and elegant, while they are distinguished by an affordable price. In the presence of materials and tools, a two-tier stretch ceiling can be installed independently.

Features of bunk ceilings

Two-level stretch ceilings fully possess all the advantages of simple stretch structures; in particular, it is:

beauty and richness of colors;
the ability to hide communications, wiring and make built-in lighting;
no need to prepare and level the draft ceiling before installation;
durability, long-term preservation of color and texture.

These qualities are inherent in all ceilings, regardless of the material and texture.

The most popular PVC film ceilings among the consumer, in addition, have the following qualities:

water resistance and dust resistance;
antistatic surface;
ability to hold water during leaks.

With all these advantages, bunk ceilings take only 10-15 cm of height from the room, so the two-level design is most popular with designers, finishers and apartment owners.

Mount a two-tier ceiling in two ways: on a plasterboard base or on an aluminum frame. In the first case, the lower tier of the ceiling is made in the form of a box of GKL or GVL sheets, puttied and painted. Profiles for stretch ceilings are installed on the structure and the upper tier is fixed. This installation method is justified if it is necessary to install a massive chandelier or decorative elements, for example, plaster moldings.

The second method involves the installation of both tiers of the ceiling on special guides, while all planes (both horizontal and vertical) are formed from the stretch ceiling fabric. Such a ceiling is lighter and creates less load on the floors, is not afraid of moisture and does not require repairs for 10-15 years.

Stretch ceiling kit prices

stretch ceiling kit

Guides for stretch ceilings

The canvas of the stretch ceiling is attached to aluminum or plastic rails (baguettes), which are fixed on the walls, and in rare cases - on the ceiling.

Depending on the place of attachment, the profile can be:

ceiling;
wall-mounted;
connecting.

Ceiling is used for the upper tier of a two-level ceiling, while the gap between the floor slabs and the canvas is minimal. Wall-mounted at any level of a wall or drywall box. Connecting, which is also called separation, is used in cases where it is necessary to connect two canvases at the same level.

Ways of fastening the canvas

The most popular ways of fastening the canvas to the guides are harpoon and wedge. The harpoon system is usually used for PVC ceilings, while the harpoons are fixed at the stage of cutting and fabrication of the fabric according to the finished measurements. The wedge system is used when installing textile fabrics, it allows adjustment and tightening in place.

Installing a ceiling with a wedge system requires highly qualified installers, so when installing a two-tier ceiling with your own hands, a harpoon system is more often used. At the same time, the harpoon is brought into the groove of a pre-installed baguette, where it (the harpoon) snaps into place and is rigidly fixed. The slot in the guide is closed with a plastic flashing, which has a fairly elastic structure and allows you to hide small irregularities in the wall.

Important! For fastening the web on the harpoon system, high measurement accuracy is required. You need to measure the room with an accurate instrument, taking into account not only the length of the walls, but also the diagonals.

How to choose the shape, color and texture of the ceiling

Tiered ceilings are distinguished by a huge variety of shapes and colors. They can be plain or combine canvases of different textures and colors; this technique is often used in zoning. Designers use different shapes of tiers depending on the overall style and size of the room.

Geometric figures

Strict straight lines are usually used in classic style decoration. One of the tiers of the ceiling is made in the form of a symmetrical geometric figure. It can be located in the center of the room, against one of the walls or in the corner.

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A rectangle, oval or ellipse, located across a narrow long room, and made of canvas in a contrasting color, visually expands it.
A circle, square or polygon in the center of the ceiling lifts it, giving depth and spaciousness. They are usually made from a darker canvas of a similar or contrasting color, decorated with a chandelier or lighting, and sometimes with special effects and prints.
The lower tier of the ceiling, located near the wall or in one of the corners, is used for zoning, highlighting a bed in a bedroom, a table in an office or kitchen.

Note! When choosing a symmetrical figure of the lower tier, built-in lamps are also better placed symmetrically.

Complex freeform shapes

They can be based on simple geometric shapes or have an abstract curvilinear design. Such ceilings are appropriate in the design of any premises, from the office to the nursery and bedroom. When choosing a form, you can not limit your imagination, while the main rule is to keep a balance in the size of the upper and lower tiers.

Popular abstract shapes are listed below.

A blot or chamomile with arbitrary outlines will look great in a nursery in combination with a large pattern on the wallpaper. They, as a rule, are made of a glossy canvas of bright saturated shades, contrasting with the main tone. Additional illumination of the decorative tier is usually made from spotlights or LED strip.
A lake or pond is a central element with curvilinear shapes, which can be either the lower tier or the upper one. The color, as a rule, is contrasting, in some cases the effect is achieved by combining the textures of the canvas in a single color scheme.
An accordion or simka - a modified rectangle with cut corners and rounded lines will fit perfectly into a standard-shaped room, this design looks both in one color and in a combination of shades.

Note! Elements located in the center of the room in the form of an upper tier look very advantageous when framed by an LED strip. They can be additionally decorated with a chandelier with many diode lamps.

asymmetrical waves

A popular form of a two-tier ceiling, it can be used in rooms of any shape, size and purpose. With the help of a variety of wavy lines, you can compensate for the shortcomings of the room, expand and zone it. Despite the complexity of the frame, undulating structures are used very widely, both in plain and two-color ceilings.

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With the help of one wave, you can divide the room into two functional parts. In this form of ceiling, a combination of bright colors or a monochromatic design is appropriate, while one tier is highlighted with spotlights.
The wave can go around the room along three walls or highlight one corner (this is how cozy seating areas are created).
Very popular is the three-piece ceiling, which forms an irregularly shaped insert that runs through the entire room from wall to wall. At the same time, the central part is usually made of a dark glossy canvas, and the room looks taller and more spacious.

Note! Making bunk waves on the ceiling with your own hands is quite difficult, it is better to resort to the help of professionals.

In bunk structures, you can use a combination of different fabric textures, in particular:

the main tier is matte, elements located in the center are made of a mirror canvas;
a combination of two matte, satin or glossy canvases of the same texture, but in a contrasting color;
a completely plain ceiling of the same texture, in this case the zoning effect is achieved using the main lighting or backlight.

When choosing a material, it is better to listen to the advice of designers or look at examples of work that best suits the style of your apartment.

Installation of bunk ceilings: instructions

If you decide to mount stretch ceilings with your own hands, first of all, soberly assess your strengths: this work requires accuracy and accuracy. The installation of a simple ceiling is easier to order from a company, payment for work in the general price tag will take only a small part, the rest you will pay for the materials.

Significant savings from self-installation are obtained in two cases:

a two-tier structure has a complex shape with many joints and bends - the payment for these elements depends on their footage;
a design project involves the installation of a large number of fixtures and other built-in elements - for each of them, installers charge an additional fee, which together will result in a significant amount.

The sequence of work on installing a stretch ceiling includes the following steps:

room measurements;
production of a design project;
ordering a canvas in a company;
preparation of a draft ceiling;
installation of guide baguettes;
laying of electrical wiring and installation of lamp fittings;
canvas installation.

Most of the work can be done independently with the skills and the necessary tools. Step by step instructions are described below.

Room measurements and sketching

It is known that the walls and corners in modern homes are far from perfect. Therefore, in order to manufacture a canvas that completely repeats the contours of the room, it is necessary to measure not only the length of the walls, but also all possible diagonals.

In a simple rectangular room, this is quite simple, you need to follow the plan shown in the first picture. They draw a schematic plan of the room, designate the corners with letter symbols and mark on the sketch the results of measurements of all four walls and both diagonals. It is more convenient to make measurements with a laser tape measure.

To place a complex shape, there will be much more measurements. So, for a room with niches and ledges, it is necessary to draw lines on the plan connecting all possible angles, and then measure these distances.

If the walls have a curvilinear shape, it is necessary to draw rays coming out of one corner on the plan and measure the length of the segments.

After all the measurements, the room plan is already drawn to scale on paper or on a PC in any graphic editor. Symmetrical elements are drawn using the basic tools of a graphic editor, after which control points are marked on the drawing and the distances between them are measured.

Geometric figures on the ceiling - measurement methods

Asymmetric waves and other patterns can be drawn by hand or from a template. On the finished plan, it is necessary to mark the ceiling levels and mark other elements: lamps, pipe passages through the canvas, fire alarm sensors.

The finished sketch can be taken to a company for ordering a canvas with harpoons attached to it. They also choose the color and texture of the ceiling, while you can order other components: baguettes, flashings, lamp fittings.

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Note! With independent measurements, the manufacturer is unlikely to take responsibility for their compliance with the size of your room. If you are not confident in your skills in measuring and preparing drawings, it is better to entrust this to specialists.

Preparing the draft ceiling and walls

Stretch ceilings do not require careful preparation of the draft ceiling or ceilings. It is enough to remove old crumbling paint or plaster from them and close up cracks and joints. If hemmed and suspended structures are installed on the ceiling, they are dismantled and the holes from fastening the guides and suspensions are sealed with putty.

When installing thermal insulation or noise protection, a structure holding them should be installed before laying electrical cables and installing luminaires.

Fine finishing of the walls can be performed both before and after the installation of stretch ceilings, but the work on leveling the walls must be completed before the start of measurements, so as not to introduce an error into the final result. It is better to finish painting the walls with interior compositions before stretching the canvas so as not to stain the ceiling. But wallpapering is carried out after installing the ceiling structure, so as not to inadvertently tear the wallpaper when installing baguettes.

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Stretch ceiling installation

After preparing the room, ordering the guides and making the canvas, you can proceed with the installation of the bunk ceiling.

You need to prepare the following tools:

drill or puncher, depending on the type of walls;
screwdriver;
metal scissors;
gas heat gun and cylinder;
mounting knife;
wiring tool.

You should also stock up on electrical cable, fittings and brackets for lamps, corrugated metal tube and terminals for connection.

Step 1. Level joints are marked on the ceiling. To lower the upper tier of the ceiling to the required height, a bar or metal frame is attached to the ceiling. In this case, it is necessary to use a level to avoid distortions. A baguette is attached to the bar at the height of the upper tier of the ceiling.

Step 2 Mark on the walls the level of both tiers of the ceiling. If the wall decoration is not completed, you can do it with a marker. Attach baguettes to the walls around the perimeter of the room. An electric cable is laid in a corrugated sleeve and brought to the installation site of the fixtures. Install fittings on adjustable brackets to the ceiling.

The method of fixing the fittings to the ceiling is shown in the figure. The upper part of the racks is attached directly to the ceiling or to the bar. The lower part of the rack, equipped with a tread ring, must be strictly on the plane of the stretch ceiling.

ceiling. Part 1

For stretch ceilings, strongly heated lamps should not be used. The recommended power of various types of lamps is given in the table. For luminaires with a voltage different from the mains voltage, it is necessary to install a step-down transformer with a rectifier unit.

Step 3 Another bar is attached, forming a vertical plane and the corner of the lower tier of the ceiling. Its edge, on which the film will be stretched, is lined with a plastic corner so as not to tear the canvas. Small irregularities are filled with epoxy glue, after drying they are sanded with fine sandpaper to a smooth state.

Step 4 Install the fixture for the chandelier on adjustable brackets. The structure must be strong enough to withstand the load. Lead to the mount electrical cable.

Video - Installing a chandelier on a stretch ceiling

Step 5 The room is heated with a gas heat gun to a temperature of 55-75 degrees. In this case, the fabric of the stretch ceiling will soften and become pliable. The fastening of the canvas starts from the top level. First, the corners of the ceiling are set in place, then, using a special plastic spatula, the harpoons are carefully tucked into baguettes, making sure that the canvas does not warp.

They do the same with the canvas of the second level, if necessary, they heat the air in the room before that. After the room cools down to normal temperature, the canvas stretches and becomes elastic.

Important! When heating a room with a gas heat gun, the cylinder is placed in an adjacent room, on the street or on a balcony.

Step 6 When installing built-in lights, it is necessary to cut holes for them. To do this, you need to feel for the tread ring on the pre-installed fittings and glue the heat-insulating ring from below exactly along its contour. The canvas, which is in the center, is carefully cut crosswise and the excess is removed, after which the fittings of the fixtures are inserted.

Installation of a two-tier tension
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Step 7 To hide the cracks in the baguettes, plastic flashings are installed. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the canvas, putting the groove of the flashing on the back tooth of the baguette. If the walls are not yet covered with wallpaper, this operation is postponed until the walls are repaired.

Video - Installation of bunk stretch ceilings

Bunk stretch ceilings are not only stylish, but also convenient: you do not have to regularly update the finish, because a properly installed canvas does not lose its luster and elasticity for 10-15 years. The original design and decent appearance will create a cozy atmosphere and comfort in the house.

A two-level stretch ceiling is a simple and convenient option for zoning a room. It helps to disguise engineering communications and provides sufficient lighting in the room. In addition, suspended cladding is an extremely bright and very beautiful interior decoration.

In this article, I will tell you in detail how to independently install a two-tier PVC film ceiling. I will not forget to remind you of the mistakes that you will need to avoid.

How to choose a canvas?

Stretch ceilings are a panel made of a film based on polyvinyl chloride. Moreover, it can have a different texture: matte, glossy, satin. The colors and patterns on the film are also varied. It is fixed on a frame made of metal profiles.

After installation, the material forms a flat, smooth and seamless plane. However, in fact, this polymer coating consists of several firmly welded panels.

Two-level ceilings look especially good in voluminous and high-ceilinged rooms. In them, you can not restrain your imagination and equip the coating of a complex, bizarre shape.

Important Benefits

Restoration of a flat ceiling surface. In most cases, the floors in the apartments are uneven, with significant height differences.
To get rid of this problem in the usual way - by plastering and filling the ceiling, you will spend a lot of time and effort. The stretch ceiling will perfectly level the base surface. At the same time, you do not have to spend money on additional building materials and remove mountains of garbage.
The labor costs for installing a stretch coating with your own hands are relatively small. In addition, such a finish has such an important advantage as the speed of installation. You will spend one or two days on it.
The ability to hide communications: electrical wiring, telephone, television cables, ventilation ducts, etc.

High aesthetic appearance. Such a beautiful coating is liked by most people, regardless of differences in their tastes and preferences.
Stretch ceiling 2 levels is universal. You can choose from a variety of shapes and colors to suit any interior style.

Moisture and flood protection. In multi-apartment buildings, accidents are not uncommon, as a result of which those living above flood the lower neighbors. By mounting a two-tier ceiling structure, you protect the room from such a danger.

The PVC film will retain water and will not let it through further. You just have to drain the liquid into a basin, a bucket through a small puncture. And then re-stretch the sagging canvas with a heat gun.

Drawbacks to be mentioned

Comparative fragility of the coating. If you touch the cloth with some object with sharp edges, you can damage it - pierce or scratch it.
I do not recommend installing PVC ceilings in country houses and cottages. But subject to your seasonal residence there and the absence of heating in them in winter. Under the influence of low temperatures, the polymer web will become unusable.

In this case, I can recommend you to use the fabric version of the stretch ceiling. Textiles are not afraid of the negative impact of extreme temperatures. Therefore, it is the best solution for facing ceilings in an unheated house.

Fairly high price. A tension structure, and even more so a two-tier one, is far from a cheap thing. However, the significant cost of such cladding is offset by its long service life and high level of aesthetics.

If you assemble such a coating yourself, then significantly reduce its price.

What to consider when designing a two-level suspended ceiling

It is the film stretch ceiling that is best suited for arranging bunk structures with complex configurations. Polymer fabric is flexible and plastic. Therefore, it makes it possible to implement the most daring design decisions.

Thinking about what your level 2 stretch ceilings should be, consider two determining factors.

This is the desired aesthetic and stylistic result, as well as the functional features of the coating.

With the help of a two-level ceiling, you will be able to hide the irregularities of the ceiling, as well as provide the room with efficient and effective lighting.

You can zone the space of the room without any special expenses. For this purpose, you will apply a combination of various shapes, colors and textures of the polymer panel. So you will be able to divide the room into separate functional areas, as well as visually expand it.

When choosing a color design and configuration for a two-tier suspended ceiling, take into account the overall style of the interior of the room.
For example, if it is minimalist in layout, design and colors, you should not mount a bright ceiling with a complex configuration, fanciful waves and curls. This design will “crush” the room with its appearance, as it will look much stronger than the rest of the interior elements.
Separately, I want to say about panels with photo printing and 3D images. I do not argue - such a design looks spectacular and unbanal.
However, too much emphasis on an unusually shaped ceiling with a bright color design will draw too much attention to it. Such a situation may be appropriate only in voluminous and high-ceilinged rooms.

If you want to use a stretch fabric with a pattern, be sure to take into account the ability of the glossy coating to glare, that is, to strongly reflect light. Try, as far as possible, to mount the material with images on the upper level of the bunk ceiling.

Preparation for work

A suspended ceiling should be installed at the final stage of construction, when all the dusty and dirty stages of it are completed.

Requirements to take into account

Before installing a stretch ceiling, consider:

Frame profiles can be attached to brick, concrete, wood, plaster and ceramic tiles.
Make sure the base ceiling coating is strong. If it crumbles, clean it first, and then prime it.

Putting a two-tier film ceiling is not forbidden in a room with household equipment, furniture and other room utensils. However, please note that the gap from the ceiling to the top of the interior items should not be less than 0.7 meters.
Be sure to draw a diagram of the electrical wiring, installation of lighting fixtures and communications where the stretch ceiling will be mounted. This will come in handy for future repairs.
High-quality installation of a film structure is possible only with a certain heat transfer of electrical devices built into the coating. The equipment should not get hot.

The same requirement applies to climate control, fire extinguishing and ventilation systems.

Do not use light bulbs that get very hot in lamps.

They can cause the film to sag and even melt.

The maximum permissible power level for incandescent bulbs and fluorescent analogues is 60 watts.
For 12 volt halogen light sources, the maximum power should be 35 watts. For analogues at 220 volts, this figure should be 20 watts.
For mounting 12 Volt LED spotlights, use 11.5 Volt step-down transformers.

Necessary tools

Prepare before work:

perforator for fixing the frame profiles to the walls;
screwdriver for screwing in self-tapping screws;
gas or electric heat gun for heating the room and PVC sheets;
pencil, padding and building level (laser, bubble or hydraulic) for marking the structure;
stepladder for high-altitude work;
special blades and spatulas for stretching and fixing PVC film in baguettes.

Required materials

Below are the basic materials and construction elements that you will need.

Aluminum or plastic molding of ceiling, wall or connecting type. It is needed to fix the canvas to the box or ceiling.
Stretch fabric already cut to fit the ceiling (and reduced by 7 percent for tension). If you chose the harpoon method of mounting the cover, then it should be bordered around the perimeter with a flexible plastic harpoon.
Decorative strips masking mounting gaps between the film and walls.

Metal profiles for arranging the frame of the second tier.
Drywall, if you are going to make an additional level from it.
Plastic dowels and screws.

Installing a bunk ceiling

Before the stretch ceiling is mounted, it is necessary to install a frame for it from metal profiles.

Arrangement of the frame

Please note that the plane of the stretch ceiling must be exactly horizontal.

Use the laser level to mark each corner of the room. Next, beat off a solid line along them with a cord and pigment. It will indicate the level of installation of the frame for the second tier of the ceiling.

Attach the U-shaped profile strips along this line with dowels and a puncher. Mount the same guides along the ceiling along the marked line ahead of time.
The configuration of the box is straight or wavy, curvilinear.

To fix the profiles along a curved path, their shelves must be cut with metal scissors in increments of 4 centimeters. Do this so that the bar becomes possible to bend to the desired curvature.

Screw downs made from pieces of rack profiles to the guides fixed on the ceiling. The lower ends of the racks should be located with the wall strips at the same level (horizontal).
Together, these profiles form the lower of the planes of the two-tier structure. Fasten the racks in increments of 0.25-0.3 meters.

From a pair of pieces of rack profiles and guide rails, mount the box. Screw them with self-tapping screws for metal, in such a way as to form a structure similar to a pipe with a rectangular section.
Fix this box to the already mounted lowers. Perform fastening work with small self-tapping screws (they are called "bugs") using a screwdriver.
Fix this structure to the wall profiles with a load-bearing (wide) profile.

Be sure to observe the exact correspondence of the verticals and horizontals of the frame. Check corners with a bubble level.

As described, assemble the entire supporting structure around the perimeter of the room.
Then you screw the fixing baguette for the PVC film to the box.

I want to warn you that the polymer sheet, cooling down, will create a strong tension. Based on this, the frame structure must have a high level of strength sufficient for such a load.

Plasterboard level installation

The next stage of installing a two-tier ceiling is laying the electrical wiring necessary for installing lighting and cladding the frame with plasterboard sheets.

Cut pieces of drywall of the required size and mount on the box. Fix the GKL to the frame with self-tapping screws.

Once you've installed all the drywall, reinforce all corners with perforated corners. You can fix them with gypsum-based putty.

Next, putty all the joints and holes from the screws. When the putty dries, sand the drywall layer with fine sandpaper.

Then mark the location points of the mounted lighting fixtures. After that, cut holes for them with a drill nozzle - “crown” or “ballerina”.
Next, prime the surface of the tier and paint the selected one or paste over with wallpaper.

The second level of the false ceiling is ready. Next, you can proceed with the installation of the stretch fabric.

Film Fixing

Now about how stretch ceilings are mounted. The panel itself can be attached to baguettes by three methods: glazing bead, wedge and harpoon.

The latter types are the most common:

The harpoon mounting system is the most popular due to the ease of installation and the need for special skills to work with it. In this case, a harpoon hook is welded around the perimeter of the canvas in the factory. It serves to tension and fix the film in baguettes.

Since the harpoons are already attached during the production of the panel, it is very important to accurately measure the dimensions of the ceiling. At the same time, I recommend that you take into account that it is necessary to order a film with dimensions that are 7-10 percent smaller than the overlap area.

The wedge method of fixing the panel is more technologically complicated.

It requires certain skills to work:

however, the method has one important advantage, namely versatility, since there is no harpoon around the perimeter of the film. Thanks to this, you do not need to observe the exact dimensions of the canvas. It is possible to pull it many times, change the stretch, cut off the excess;
tension coating, fixed by the wedge method, you can quickly remove and return back during repairs or in case of leaks;

when choosing a wedge mounting system, the film often has an area larger than the ceiling itself. Based on this, first of all, accurately measure the canvas and, after tensioning it, cut off the excess.

The glazing system for fixing the coating is similar to the wedge method. But here the canvas is fastened in baguettes with the help of a special tape. This method guarantees good film tension.

Further, my instructions for installing a stretch film, that is, the first level of a two-tier ceiling. Please note that a competent installation technology for such a design provides for the preliminary preparation of its exact drawing.

It should show the dimensions of all its elements.

The film should be cut and sewn up only after measurements of the room:

When fixing the tension material to the frame or drywall box, ensure that the baguettes are securely fastened. The tightness of the profiles to the structure to be equipped must be high. Please note that the appearance and durability of the suspended ceiling will depend on the fulfillment of these conditions.

Before installing a PVC panel, it must be heated to + 60-70 degrees. Do this with a heat gun or a large building hair dryer. When heated, the film will become more elastic, and it can be stretched.
The room itself, in which the installation of the tension web will be carried out, must also be heated. But up to a temperature of + 40-45 degrees.

When the cloth is hot, first fix it with a spatula in one of the corners of the room. Then fix it on the opposite side. And only then attach the film to the remaining corners.

I warn you right away that in the last of them the canvas will be the most difficult to fix. However, do not be nervous, do everything carefully and do not damage the film.

Next, tighten the cover into baguettes. Do this in increments of 8-10 centimeters. Thus, fix the panel with a spatula around the perimeter of the entire ceiling. At the same time, stretch it evenly.
Cut off excess film if you have chosen a glazing bead or wedge fastening method.
Warming up the panel with a hair dryer, straighten out all the folds and wrinkled strips on it.
When the film cools to natural temperature, it will stretch. Thanks to this, the coating will be absolutely smooth and even.

Next, along the perimeter of the tier, mask technological gaps with a decorative tape.

Lastly, cut holes in the film for the lighting fixtures. To protect the canvas from heated lamps, stick heat-insulating rings on the holes.

If the lamps are placed inside the space between the base and stretch ceilings, then they will not touch the film. Therefore, it does not need to be protected from them.

Conclusion

As you understood from the article, it is quite possible to install a two-level stretch ceiling yourself. With relatively low labor and time costs, you will decorate your home with a beautiful coating that will hide all the flaws of the ceiling. The video in this article continues its theme. And you can ask questions in the comments.