Installation of stretch ceiling and its maintenance
Stretch ceiling fabric made of filmPVC is prepared individually for each room, while its dimensions are slightly smaller than the actual dimensions of the room. This is done so that after installation the ceiling is stretched. The canvas is welded from several pieces of film, which is supplied in rolls about one and a half meters wide. And the installation of the stretch ceiling is carried out as follows.
Installation of stretch ceiling
Before installing the canvas, the room is warmed upto +40C, then, continuing the heating, they unfold the canvas folded at the factory. When the temperature rises to +70C, they begin to install the canvas. By this time, it becomes very soft and elastic and its dimensions now exceed the dimensions of the room. Taking advantage of this, the installers tuck the material into the fastening baguettes installed in advance on the walls along the perimeter.
Very soon the temperature drops tonormal, the film also cools down and stretches. That's it - the stretch ceiling is ready. It is perfectly flat, smooth and beautiful. It will be like this for at least fifty years. That is how long the very first stretch structures installed in European countries have served.
Care and maintenance of stretch ceiling
There is no further maintenance required for the canvas.necessary. Except that sometimes you wipe it with a dry soft cloth. Dust does not stick to the ceiling, since the synthetic material does not accumulate static tension. Mold and mildew are also not a problem for the vinyl ceiling. The thin film instantly reacts to all temperature fluctuations in the room, which means that there is no water condensation on it. The vinyl ceiling is able to restore its original appearance even after serious flooding from above. The film is strong enough and at the same time elastic to withstand up to one hundred liters of water per square meter on the ceiling surface. Multiply the area of your largest room by 1000 and you will get the number of liters that the stretch ceiling will reliably stop. The film simply stretches under the weight of the water in the form of a huge bubble. It is not recommended to drain the water yourself. Over the years of work, specialists from the Moscow factory have repeatedly seen the results of attempts by careless owners to drain through a small hole in the canvas. Under the weight of the water, this hole instantly tears the entire sheet, and the water continues its way down the floors of the house. In case of flooding, you must first turn off the lights to avoid a short circuit, shut off the water at the top and call a specialist from the company that installed the ceiling. He knows more than one way to drain carefully, and if necessary, he will dry both the sheet and the base ceiling. After the specialist's intervention, there will be no traces of the accident. If a little water has accumulated on the sheet, most likely, there is no reason to worry. As long as the electrical networks are safe, and the water will evaporate without a trace in a few days. A rupture may form on the ceiling due to carelessness - someone carelessly threw something up or touched the sheet with something sharp while wiping. Do not worry - the film will not burst, as in the case of water. In this situation, it is enough to temporarily seal the damage with tape and invite a specialist. He will find a way to carefully restore the sheet in the best possible condition. Film ceilings have one small drawback. Like everything made from polyvinyl chloride, the film is not resistant to low temperatures. For this reason, the scope of application of vinyl ceilings is limited to heated premises. This is in our, Russian latitudes. This does not apply to the subtropics. Among the advantages of film ceiling structures, in addition to the above, it is especially worth noting:
- a huge color palette
Typically, material manufacturers offerseveral dozen colors of film. Large companies installing stretch ceilings purchase materials and components from several manufacturers. Accordingly, they are always ready to offer about two hundred different films;
- selection of material invoices
Matte, satin, metallic, glossy,suede, translucent film of the same shade are visually perceived differently. This is used by both great designers and ordinary customers to give their premises either a unique or familiar-traditional look; Moscow company Asta M offers a wide range of films. Lacquer, matte and satin material of economy class of Russian production is in great demand among the population, costing 250-280 rubles per square meter.
