Stretch ceilings in the dwellings are installed more and more often. This is due to the fact that the stretch fabric is a really practical and attractive solution. Moreover, the most interesting thing is that every year these products are becoming more beautiful and modern. On sale you can find really amazing stretch ceilings that will turn even the most “gray” dwelling into a cozy space.
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At the same time, do not forget about some problems that you can encounter in the process of installing stretch ceilings. In this case, it is worth noting the issue related to the choice and subsequent installation of lamps. Obviously, the perfectly flat surface of any stretch ceiling is incredibly sensitive to changes associated with repair work.
Of course, you can not do without lamps in the apartment, and the installation of light sources must be done in a short time. Obviously, the process of installing lamps based on a stretch ceiling has many subtleties that we will talk about in this material.
Also in the article we will mention the main details associated with the choice of lamps. There are a lot of options for these products on sale, so choosing the most suitable option is not always simple.
The main features of the use of lamps based on stretch ceilings
First you need to keep in mind that the choice of the lamp occurs on the basis of information about the ceiling height. The higher the ceiling, the more the light source should be. Of course, this is not the most basic rule, since the room can be large, and then it will be more correct to establish several small light sources.
The following is a list of the main types of lamps for the stretch ceiling:
- spotlights;
- lED ribbons;
- chandeliers;
- lamps-melts.
It is worth saying that there are practically no restrictions related to the use of lamps based on a stretch ceiling. The most important thing is to ensure a reliable fastening of the light source.
You can also combine the type of space lighting. However, it must be borne in mind that too many lamps on the ceiling can negatively affect the appearance of the stretch surface. It is worth remembering that the created ceiling is rather a design solution that allows you to decorate the room.
Using spotlights
Often, based on the stretch ceiling, spotlights are installed. They have small dimensions, so in terms of design this is the perfect solution. Despite this, even a small room will require several spotlights to provide normal lighting.
If several years ago on sale it was possible to find only a couple of types of spotlights, now there are more than a hundred of them. Such light sources can be round, square, oval. In addition, there are special salons in which a huge assortment of lamps is offered. In this case, we have the opportunity not only to choose a specific model, but also to consult with specialists on certain issues. Consultants will easily select several types of lighting, which will perfectly combine within a particular space.
The spotlights themselves can also have some kind of design, but most often it makes sense to make a choice in favor of neutral options, since otherwise we get a stretch ceiling with too much accents.
Most often, spotlights are available with the calculation that they will be used on the basis of a stretch ceiling. The thing is that some light sources greatly heat the stretch foundation, and this cannot be allowed. In this regard, point lighting is one of the best.
As for the disadvantages of spotlights, the owners often note too fast burning of the bulbs. To avoid such a trouble, it makes sense to purchase a stabilizer of the stress.
If the room is too large, then spotlights can only be an addition to the main lighting. However, there may be exceptions, since everything, as already mentioned, depends on the characteristics of the room.
In addition, spotlights can have special rims. Most often they wear exclusively decorative function. The rims themselves can be made of original materials, these elements also have a variety of shapes and sizes.
It must also be borne in mind that such rims can create a kind of halo of light, which, in some cases, is able to focus on some irregularities of the stretch canvas.
Lusters based on a stretch ceiling, as well as lamps-martens
Immediately you need to start with the main advantages of a regular chandelier installed on a stretch ceiling:
- Excellent light source. Unlike the same point lamp, one small chandelier can illuminate a large space.
- Appearance. Looking a little in advance, it should be noted that not every chandelier is suitable for a stretch ceiling, but the assortment of these products is simply colossal. Moreover, you can acquire a really amazing outward chandelier, which will create a bright and attractive space along with the stretch canvas.
- Simplicity of installation. There is nothing complicated in this matter, since often the chandeliers have standard mounts.
Despite this, in this case there are some problem areas. The point is that often the owners of the dwelling use incandescent bulbs that can ruin the stretch surface of the ceiling. In such cases, everything possible must be done so that the heat from the bulbs does not affect the ceiling. To do this, you can provide the optimal distance of light sources from the surface (about 40 cm). In addition, you can use energy -saving lamps that do not overheat much.
Between the chandelier and the ceiling, there should be an air gap, so the plafones of the light source are often directed down.
As for the lamp, a milestone, this is also a fairly common option, which, based on a stretch ceiling, looks very good. Most often, people choose this type of lighting if the chandelier simply does not fit into the scale of the room. It may be in too low ceilings. A melting lamp is a miniature light source that, although it does not provide such a large-scale lighting as a full chandelier, also shows itself well in small rooms. Here, again, it is necessary to keep in mind that the lamp lamp can negatively affect the condition of the stretch ceiling. Therefore, some tests should first be carried out that will allow you to at least a little to make sure that the lamp is safe for constant use. In such a lamp, you can not use light lamps, otherwise they will simply elapse into the smooth canvas of the ceiling.
Lighting for high ceilings
Many might think that for high ceilings you can not choose a normal source of lighting, but the opposite is true. In this case, you can purchase almost any chandelier that has a sufficient suspension length. Thus, if there is a sufficient distance between the chandelier and the ceiling, you can not worry about the condition of the canvas. As already mentioned, this very distance should be 40 cm.
Together with chandeliers, you can use spotlights, however, most likely, they will act as a decorative element of the ceiling, since they will not affect the condition of the lighting of the room.
LED ribbons and stretch ceiling
In recent years, LED ribbons have gained considerable popularity. This is due to the fact that such a light source is perfectly located on any surfaces, even those that have winding. However, it is worth noting that such lighting is practical only for an evening vacation in front of the TV or parties. The LED tape can not be called a full -fledged lighting source.
However, they excellently show themselves as a decorative element of the ceiling. LEDs can be arranged in such a way that they emphasize the original appearance of the stretch ceiling. This looks most interesting if the ceiling has a design created on the basis of drywall. Thus, the LED tape allows you to focus on one or another sector of the stretch surface.
Often, LED ribbons decorate matte stretch coatings well, and glossy ceilings reflect too much light.
Installation of spotlights
Most often, the installation of lamps should be thought before the installation of a stretch ceiling. This is due to the fact that first you need to draw all wires to the right place, as well as correctly place the frame.
Thus, for a start, several preliminary steps are held:
- On the surface of the ceiling, markings are created, on the basis of which we will navigate when installing light sources. Along with this, you need to take care of summing up the necessary wires. They should be next to those places where lamps will be mounted.
- Next, special racks are mounted. These are elements on which lamps will be fixed.
After this stage, you can safely carry out the process of installing a stretch ceiling. At the same time, you need to ensure that the frame of the future lamp does not stick out. If everything is done correctly, then then the hole is simply felt and carefully cut. To begin with, just release the wires located under the canvas.
- Next, you can mount the thermo -insulating ring, which will go immediately after the main frame of the lamp. At the same stage, it is desirable to cut a circle to further install the main part of the lamp.
- Thus, after the thermal ring there is an installation of a light source. This component of the ceiling should enter the hole tightly. There should be no gaps between the rings. In the same way, the installation of all lamps is carried out.
It is worth noting that the operability of the lamp, as well as the supply of electricity through the released wires, should be checked even before the installation of the stretch ceiling.
Stretch ceiling and chandelier
It is somewhat more difficult to install on the basis of a stretch ceiling than a point lamp. The thing is that for this process we will need to create a wood platform, which will reliably hold the entire structure.
- The dimensions of the wood plate should approximately correspond to the size of the chandelier. Also in the middle there should be a small hole through which wires and hook will pass.
- At the very beginning, the hook is mounted on the ceiling, after which the wires can be filled. The wood plate itself is installed on the basis of adjustable racks.
- The distance between the main ceiling and the stretch canvas should be up to 50 mm.
- Next, the stretch ceiling itself is mounted. After that, you need to feel the hole and cut the hole under it. It must be borne in mind that here, as in the case of the installation of a point lamp, you should install a sealing ring, which will become a kind of boundary for the opening in the ceiling.
- Well, at the very end, wires are brought up, and the chandelier itself is suspended to the hook. Naturally, you need to ensure that everything is located smoothly and as reliable as possible.
Particular attention should be removed here by fastening of the wood base. This issue depends on how much the chandelier itself weighs. There are practically no problems with small structures, but heavy metal chandeliers with several shades can not only deform the ceiling, but also completely destroy it.
Installation of lamp lamps and LED tapes
LED ribbons are mounted extremely simple. The light sources themselves are installed using small fasteners (screws), and the wires are hidden under the stretch ceiling. It is worth saying that LED light sources are not recommended to be attached to the stretch ceiling itself, since it can be seriously damaged, or simply unreliable installation.
If we talk about installing lamps, then this process is very similar to what we have during the installation of point light sources. In this case, the frame and further fastening with the supply of wires are also installed.
