Ceilings made of aluminum alloys have been used for more than 60 years, but in Russia they have appeared quite recently and are conquering the market with a confident step. The reason for this is their high strength and performance characteristics, durability (up to 20 years) and ease of installation, making rack ceilings affordable for do-it-yourself installation.
About the advantages of rack ceilings
Specialists - builders quickly and appreciated the practicality and decorative qualities of the new ceiling covering, expressed in the following qualities:
Aluminum rack suspended ceiling is most often used for public and office spaces, such as swimming pools, saunas, halls of large large administrative buildings, restaurants and others. In a private apartment, it is possible to use them in non-residential premises of bathrooms or bathrooms, kitchens or corridors.
How aluminum slatted ceilings are arranged
Such products are suspended devices fixed on the ceiling plate. Accordingly, the design is aimed at reliable fixation of the device. The rack ceiling consists of the following parts:
- Rail. The main detail of the ceiling finish with a front surface finish. Made from aluminum alloys. In fact, this is the design of a leaf spring. With its bends, the part snaps into the cutouts of the stringer, forming a strong and fairly reliable connection.
- Stringer or traverse, comb. This is the supporting structure on which the slats of the ceiling finish are attached. It is made in the form of a bent channel with a toothed profile on the shelves. The articulated parts of the slats enter the grooves. Through the profile shelf, the stringer is attached to the ceiling on special spring suspensions. The profile is made of aluminum alloys or galvanized sheet steel 1.5 mm thick by bending.
- Interfluve insert. Used to bridge gaps between planks. When used, the strips are selected either in the same tone as the strips, or in a contrasting color design, which allows you to apply a design solution to the design of the ceiling.
- Corner profile for the design of the perimeter. It is impossible to perfectly cut the slats in length, and sometimes it is necessary to separate part of it in width. To hide irregularities and flaws in cutting, a decorative corner is used, which is fixed on the walls.
Important! All parts of the rack ceiling must be purchased from one manufacturer.
Do-it-yourself installation of a rack ceiling
Before proceeding with the installation of a rack ceiling, you need to decide on its design features. This is especially true for the installation of spotlights. In this case, the gap between the main and suspended ceilings must be at least 1 cm larger than the inside of the luminaire.
Installation always begins with the installation of a corner around the perimeter of the room. Its quantity is determined by the sum of the length of 4 walls of the room. It is also necessary to take into account the cutability of the profile, since the joints on this decorative element are usually not allowed, except for the corner ones. Having decided on the gap between the ceilings, we mark the junction line of the decorative corner with the wall.
Marking for a corner on the walls and its installation
This operation is performed using the water building level in the following order:
- determine the horizontal position of the standard ceiling in the room. To do this, you need to make two measurements - from the corner along the length of the room and from the same place along its width. You need to choose the lowest place and measure in this corner the desired distance between the ceilings with a marker;
- attaching one flask to the mark on the wall, place the second in the opposite corner and mark the actual water level in the flask;
- move the level to the opposite wall, in the same way make a mark in the last corner;
- the marks must be connected with a masking cord, pulling it alternately between the marks, then remove the cord from the wall and release it sharply. A clear horizontal line will remain on the wall. In the same way, beat off the lines on the remaining walls.
Installing the perimeter corner
To do this, you need to carefully measure the required length of the corners, that is, measure the distance between the walls. Trimming the corner must be done by installing it in the miter box at an angle of 45 degrees. To do this, it is better to use a hacksaw for metal. After cutting at two corners, burrs must be removed and sharp edges must be dulled. Further:
- mark a line in the middle of the shelf and drill holes for fasteners on it using a drill with a diameter of 5.5 mm, the distance between them should be about 35 - 40 cm;
- remove burrs and dull sharp edges;
- having attached the prepared corner to the wall along the line between the marks, mark the location of the holes in the wall along the openings in the corner with a marker;
- remove the corner and drill holes in the wall according to the marking, using a drill, depending on the material of the walls;
- hammer plastic tabs into the holes and screw the corner to the wall using screws with a diameter of 5 mm;
- install three more corners in the same way, resulting in a perimeter framing of the suspended ceiling.
Installation of hangers
The markings on the standard ceiling for the installation of suspensions must be made depending on their design. The first of them is placed at a distance of 35 - 40 cm from a short wall. Since the product is pre-cut to the size of the room, marking can be done by attaching the suspension to the ceiling with a marker. The gap between the walls and the ends of the part should be 3 - 5 cm. The following follows:
- drill the required number of holes according to the marking. The tool must be used appropriate for the material of the ceiling;
- hammer plastic inserts (dowels) into the holes;
- on the suspension rod from the side of the hinges, bend at an angle of 90 degrees so that the plane of the hinge is perpendicular to the axis of the rod;
- fasten each suspension to the ceiling with a screw;
- install the stringers on the suspensions, adjust the height in the required position;
- after installing the extreme stringer, you need to move to the opposite wall and repeat all operations;
- the remaining distance between the stingers must be divided into multiple segments of 0.7 - 1.0 meters and mark the installation sites for the remaining suspensions.
When performing work, it should be remembered that all suspension devices must be strictly parallel to each other and be at the same height. A framing corner will help here, on which the stringers will rest.
Lighting electrical wiring and installation of luminaires
Before starting this work, you need to think over and draw a diagram of the location of spotlights indicating the distances between them. From the electrical panel or the junction box, wire the wire according to the scheme using a special plastic sleeve. At the location of the fixtures, it is necessary to carry out wire taps 20–25 cm long from the installation level of the rails. The wire must be used copper stranded with a cross section corresponding to the power consumption of the lighting circuit. Fasten the sleeve with wires to the ceiling using special brackets.
The actual installation of fixtures is carried out during the installation of rails in accordance with the previously developed lighting scheme.
The hole in the rail for the luminaire should be 1.5 - 2.0 mm smaller than the diameter of the luminaire mounting hole. Marking must be done with a compass. It consists of two circles - the smaller one fits the size of the fit, the second one is about 10 mm larger. It is better to cut them using an electric jigsaw with a metal file. You should start with a hole of a smaller diameter, having previously drilled holes inside the circle for introducing the file. If you are making a hole of small diameter, you can use a narrow file for curly cuts in wood. Its durability is sufficient for processing aluminum.
The second circle is the mark to which cuts must be made in the direction from the center in the form of petals. When the luminaire is installed, these elements bend inward, securely holding its body in the hole.
During installation, the luminaires must be connected to the power supply circuit. Attention! The installation of the electrical circuit and the connection of lighting devices must be carried out before connecting to the power shield.
Completion of installation
When installing a termination rail, it may be necessary to adjust its width. To do this, you need to mark on the back of the rail with a marker, guided by measurements. On the mark, you need to draw a deep scratch, using a shoe knife for this. Bending the profile several times along the mark, break it into two parts. Mount the desired part in the ceiling.
Usually, the assembly of a rack ceiling does not cause problems if a complex configuration is not being installed. In this case, preference should be given to the experience and skill of a specialist. The price for 1 m 2 of such installation usually ranges from 1000 rubles, however, a higher fee for the complexity of the assembly is also possible.
Where can I buy
The production association Albes, which specializes in the production and sale of ceiling and facade systems for industrial and individual construction, has been successfully operating on the Russian market for a long time.
Here you can not only buy a complete set of materials for, but also calculate the need for materials, get advice on how to do the installation yourself, and also use the services of an architect.
Professionally working in the market of building materials and the company "Alkonplast", which manufactures and supplies aluminum ceilings rack and cassette brand Cesal. Installation instructions are always attached to the purchased sets of ceilings, installation supervision with the participation of the company's specialists is also possible. Here you can also get a design project of ceilings.
Conclusion
The simplicity of the design of aluminum slatted ceilings and their durability have led to the wide popularity of these devices, both among professional builders and among individual consumers for arranging ceilings in private homes.
It is also important for a private consumer and the possibility of hand-made execution of a suspended ceiling. Suspensions. A prefabricated part consisting of a rod with a loop bent to it at an angle of 90 degrees. This part is attached to the ceiling through a loop, with the other end to the stringer. In this case, the distance from the ceiling to the traverse is regulated by bending the petal element. Figure 3 does not show springs, which are a mandatory element of the design. There are many varieties of these parts, so when completing the ceiling, you need to make sure that they are all from the same manufacturer.
- a rather complicated procedure, but if you follow the instructions and approach the matter with all seriousness, then everything will certainly work out. Much depends on the geometric shape of the room - if the room is rectangular, then there should be no installation problems at all.
For the first time, aluminum rack ceilings appeared in Russia at the end of the last century, that is, approximately when the Russians learned about the “European-style renovation”. The first ceilings were made in Germany and were, of course, quite expensive.
Despite this, the demand for them increased and many craftsmen, who appreciated all the advantages of the design, began to widely use it when renovating a kitchen or bathroom.
Note! Modern (mostly white) models are equipped with decorative inserts that allow not only to ennoble the room, but also not to disturb the interior design.
Design features
The rails are attached to a steel traverse - a toothed profile. There are several types of rails and all have their own traverses. It is important that both of them are from the same manufacturer - so after installation there will be no gaps and cracks.
The ceiling is installed after plastering the room and installing windows. If electric cables were run along the ceiling, then they must be fixed so that they do not interfere with work.
Stage 1. Measurements
You need to start with measurements. If for some reason you doubt yourself, then it is better to entrust this to a professional measurer. His work will cost about 500 rubles.
Stage 2. Buying everything you need
The work will require the following tools:
- metal scissors;
- building level;
- roulette;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- laser level.
In addition, for installation you will need a number of materials:
- panels;
- screws;
- guides;
- dowel;
- traverses;
- suspensions.
The key points when choosing panels (rails) are dimensions.
- Width products ranges between 10 cm and 20 cm, but it is better to buy exactly 10 cm slats - they are the most popular.
- Length it can be 3 m or 4 m. If none of the options fit, then you should find a company that provides services for a machine for cutting panels.
- From thickness rails directly depends on the reliability of the entire structure. The best option is ½ mm, in which the strength of the ceiling will be high and the cost acceptable.
- Closed slats vaguely resemble a wooden lining.
- Open rails can only be installed in rooms with a height of more than 5 m, so such products are unlikely to be suitable for a bathroom or kitchen. Installed with a small gap - no more than 1 cm.
- Products with inserts are the same open ones, but the gaps in this case are masked by decorative aluminum strips.
The color of the rack ceiling depends on the taste of the owner and the design of the room.
Note! To repaint the ceiling in a different color, enamel paint is used - one layer will be enough. To make the ceiling mirror, you need to buy chrome aluminum slats.
It is characteristic that the rails should be sold in a special protective film. You should not buy products on which this film is not available.
Stage 3. Calculation of the cost
The cost of the rack ceiling includes the following components:
- traverses (or tires, as they are also called) - toothed strips, to which, as mentioned earlier, panels are attached;
- the plinth is used purely for decorative purposes - it closes the resulting gap between the ceiling and the wall;
- suspension - ordinary steel wire fixed on the ceiling; traverses are attached to the suspensions, so the rack ceiling is called suspended;
- fixtures - they should be taken care of in advance, because after installing the ceiling they will be difficult to install.
Stage 4. Installation
Step 1. On each wall you need to install guides (stringers). The place of the future ceiling is indicated - it drops by about 20 cm relative to the old one. The line must be strictly horizontal, so when marking, you can use a laser level. Profiles will be attached along this line.
Step 2. The profiles must be attached to the line, and holes must be made in the appropriate places. Dowels are hammered in and screws are screwed in. As a result, the profile is attached to the wall every half a meter, the horizontalness is checked using the mounting level.
Note! In the corners, the guides are connected as shown in the image.
Step 3. Upon completion of the installation of the perimeter, suspensions are installed. The distance between them should not exceed 1 m. The hangers are fastened with screws and dowels, after which they are checked by level.
Step 4 Traverses are attached to the hangers. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the traverses are on the same level with the guides at an angle of 90ᵒ to the rails. The design should come out smooth, because this affects the appearance of the future ceiling.
If the traverses are too short, then they can be extended by butt-joining two adjacent products. Upon completion of the installation of the traverses, the assembly of the ceiling itself begins.
Step 5. The slats are peeled off the protective film and cut according to the size of the room. Then the slats are inserted into the guides around the entire perimeter, after which the traverses snap into place. As a result, such a surface should come out.
It is worth noting that many are afraid not of the installation of the rack ceiling itself, but of its repair. For this reason, when assembling, you should try not to deform the rails (and they, by the way, are quite easy to deform). If, nevertheless, any damage appears, it is better to replace the entire panel.
Video - Assembling the rack ceiling
Mirrored aluminum ceiling
Such a ceiling consists of the same rails coated with a special reflective substance (often chromium). In addition to aesthetics, mirrored ceilings have the following advantages:
- ease of care;
- the illusion of increasing space, which is especially important in small apartments;
- a wide range of textures and shades;
- lack of difficulties in installing fixtures.
After reviewing the main benefits, you can get to work.
Stage 1. Preparation
When buying mirror rails, special attention should be paid to details. High-quality products are covered with a special protective layer that prevents the formation of cracks, scratches and other damage. In addition to the rails themselves, the work will require:
- skirting boards;
- guides;
- suspensions;
- tires.
Here is a list of required equipment:
- mounting level;
- dowel;
- electric drill;
- perforator;
- hacksaw for metal;
- cord;
- self-tapping screws.
Stage 2. Markup
Before installation, it is not necessary to specially prepare the ceiling plane, but if the finishing material leaves, then it is better to get rid of it.
A horizontal line is drawn around the entire perimeter (about 20 cm below the existing ceiling). If you plan to install spotlights, then wiring is laid.
Stage 3. Assembly of the frame
Step 1 According to the markings made, guides for the ceiling are installed. Mounting is carried out in the same way as when installing a conventional rack ceiling.
Step 2. Stringers are inserted into the guides, and suspensions are attached above them.
Note! For suspensions, it is desirable to use clamping mechanisms, since they are easily adjusted if necessary.
Step 3. The stringers are connected at the same level with the hangers. To do this, you can pull the cord diagonally.
Stage 4. Assembly of the ceiling
When assembling the mirror ceiling, the protective film must not be removed. Segments of the required length (approximately 3 mm less than the distance between the walls) are cut directly into the film.
Note! Only the edges of the rails are cleaned.
Otherwise, the technology for installing a mirror structure does not differ in any way from that described above.
As a conclusion
Modern slatted ceilings are distinguished by reliability and aesthetics, and recently they are increasingly used exclusively for decoration. Aluminum rails are very popular, because they are not subject to corrosion and do not burn, so they can be installed in rooms with high fire safety requirements.
Finally, one more piece of advice. Before buying a ceiling, you need to think about whether it is advisable to lose 20 cm of free space for it. Perhaps the height is already small, and the slatted ceiling (if it is not mirrored) will reduce it not only visually, but also physically.
But still, the suspended ceiling has many positive qualities, therefore, in most cases, they do not pay attention to such minor flaws.
The rack ceiling can decorate both residential and public premises. This is a fairly versatile, recently popular finish, which is in a hurry to be made due to its excellent performance properties.
The rack ceiling belongs to the category of suspended ceilings. The structure consists of panels - usually metal, steel, plastic panels still belong to a different variety. The set also includes a hanging system for rails.
Today, it is not a problem to install a custom-made ceiling, where the length of the rail will strictly correspond to the dimensions of your ceiling.
The slatted ceiling is installed last, after the walls have been finished, etc.
Reiki are different: glossy or matte, with a perforated surface or smooth, they also differ in texture. For example, you can assemble a structure from slats “under the skin”, or from slats “under the tree”.
The slats themselves can be placed both traditionally - along the floor, and across the floor and diagonally.
How to make a slatted aluminum ceiling in the bathroom (video)
How to install a slatted ceiling yourself
The first thing to do is collect the necessary tools.
For work you will need:
- Drill;
- Perforator;
- dowels;
- Scissors for metal;
- Roulette;
- Marker;
- Ruler;
- Building level;
- self-tapping screws;
- Sharp knife.
Mounting technology
How to mount the ceiling? First, you mark the place where the new ceiling will begin. The distance should not be less than 5 cm from the base ceiling. This mark is transferred around the perimeter of the room; for this, use the building level.
Draw a line, and according to the marks made, measure the length of the wall, cut off a piece of the corner profile. It is usually cut with scissors for metal.
Next, attach the profile along the drawn line to the wall and make a hole with a drill. Screw a screw with a dowel there. You need to fix the profile in increments of 500 mm, and check its evenness with a level. What is important, at the inner corners, the profile is fastened end-to-end, and already at the outer corners, an angle of 45 degrees is needed.
How to install a rack ceiling correctly
With the help of a tape measure, it is necessary to mark the attachment points of the load-bearing tires. Make the first mark at a distance of 300 mm from the wall, and the subsequent ones should be after 90 cm, while being parallel to each other.
The hangers are fixed with screws with dowels, the holes are pre-drilled with a drill. The position of the suspensions is checked by level.
Mounting rails:
- The interval between the supporting tires should not exceed 1-1.1 m. The tires are installed perpendicular to the laths, and, this is important, on the same level with the profile, which is nailed along the perimeter.
- The tires are screwed to the hangers with a screwdriver. In order for the design to be perfectly even, make sure that no errors are made anywhere.
- The interval between the corner profile and the tire is one centimeter. If the tire, for example, turned out to be shorter, it's okay - just extend it. For this purpose, the suspension should simply be fixed at the very beginning of the next tire.
Rail installation instructions
The slats need to be freed from the protective film, and cut to fit your ceiling. Its length should be half a centimeter less than the inter-wall distance (opposite).
- The rails must be carefully inserted into the guides and snapped along the entire length onto the tire clamps. The next rail is installed next to the previous one.
- If necessary, the height of the tires is adjusted, and this is done by changing the depth of screwing in the screws.
- If the last rail does not fit in width, you simply cut it. Mark this distance along the length of the rail, draw a line with a knife and bend until the rail breaks.
- Install this cut rail, and secure it with wooden spacers or corner profile pieces.
Assembling the ceiling also involves a plinth. This is an important decorative element, and it will definitely give it a finished look, as well as hide unattractive gaps between the walls and the structure.
There is one more nuance - kitchens often sin with uneven walls, and they require a wide plinth that visually aligns the structure.
How to make wiring for fixtures on a slatted ceiling
Usually, spotlights are installed on the slatted ceiling.
There are two types of lighting:
- When all the lights turn on at once. In this case, one two-wire wire is pulled from the switch. And already from this wire they make taps from the installation site of the lamps.
- When the lights are switched on in groups. The central wire in this case should have as many cores as you select groups. Usually there are two or three groups. It is used, which is logical, a two-key and three-key switch.
To connect the lamp, you need a wire with a cross section of 1.5 square meters. And this is quite enough for standard lamps.
For lamps with high power, a special heat-resistant wire is needed. High power means more than 50 watts.
Do-it-yourself slatted ceiling repair
Of course, you need to look at the circumstances, but usually the repair involves dismantling the ceiling, that is, dismantling, most likely, partial.
First, you disassemble one of the edges - you need to pry off the wall corner profile with a knife. And then bend it so that you can safely pull out the end of the extreme rail. The end module is released from the stringer locks and carefully removed.
With other ceiling rails, the reverse work occurs - all the locks open, and the released panel moves to the edge. Then it is easily removed from the overall design.
The process of installing a rack ceiling (video)
The slatted ceiling can decorate a bathroom, kitchen, balcony, and in fact - any room. It decorates both square and rectangular ceilings. Therefore, do not hesitate to “install / not install”, do everything according to the instructions and enjoy the result.
Happy repair!
Suspended ceiling is one of the most rational finishing solutions for rooms with a high base level. There are many varieties of suspension systems: these are Armstrong panels, stretch ceilings, and plasterboard cladding. In rooms with high humidity, the installation of anti-corrosion systems is relevant. These are aluminum slatted ceilings. How to make a rack ceiling? It is better to entrust complex wavy or oblique-angled structures to professionals, but any home craftsman can perform a simple lining with slats.
Choice of rack ceiling
The construction market offers a wide selection of rack ceilings from various manufacturers. According to the type of installation, they are divided into 3 types: open, closed and gapless. Open mounted with gaps between the strips of 14-16 mm. They are installed in rooms with a height of at least 5 m, most often in trading floors. Closed ones are arranged according to the principle of lining boards: the slats go behind each other. Gapless are installed end-to-end without gaps.
When buying, you should pay attention to the parameters of the rails. The length should be chosen such that when cutting there is as little waste as possible. The width of the panels varies from 9 to 20 cm. For small rooms it is better to choose narrow panels, for spacious ones - wide ones. The thickness of the slats is an indicator of strength and reliability, but thicker and more expensive. For installation in an apartment, panels with a thickness of about 0.5 mm are considered optimal.
Reiki may have some design differences. Rectangular edges are typical for German products, rounded - for Italian. Wave-like curved panels are suitable for the embodiment of bold design ideas.
The color scheme of the rails can be any, but the most common shades are: white, black, metallic, gold, chrome (with a mirror surface).
In addition to the rails themselves, the kit should include:
- guides;
- adjustable suspensions;
- wall plinths;
- installation instructions.
It is important to ensure that the guide rails and panels are from the same manufacturer. Otherwise, you may encounter insoluble installation problems and end up with a poor-quality ceiling with slots. The kit is designed for a certain area. When facing large areas, it is more profitable to buy large sets: in total they will cost less. Sold rails must have a protective coating.
Despite the design features of one or another type of rails, their installation is basically similar. In order to make the ceiling rack, you will need:
- roulette;
- level;
- long line;
- marker;
- perforator;
- drill;
- metal scissors;
- home tool;
- fasteners (dowels, screws).
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Mounting a rack ceiling
- Work begins with markup. In the corner of the room from the draft ceiling, the distance is measured at the level of which the cladding will be performed. It should be at least 4 cm. However, if you plan to install built-in lights, then you need to make an allowance of 1 cm.
- A line is drawn from the starting mark along the entire perimeter of the wall. Its horizontal position is determined by the level.
- Further along the mark, the installation of the wall plinth is carried out. It is cut to length and applied to the line to mark the fastening. The first points from the corners are located at a distance of 5 cm, the next - in increments of 30-40 cm. The wall plinth is fastened with self-tapping screws and dowels.
- After installation along the entire perimeter of the wall of the wall plinth, guides (stringers) are installed. With a small indent from the ceiling, they can be attached directly to it. If the distance is large, then use suspensions. Suspensions are fixed with driven anchors. Extreme suspensions are placed at a distance of 30-40 mm from the wall. The rest are mounted in increments of 1.2 m. Stringers are attached perpendicular to the planned direction of the rails.
- Reiki are cut along the length of the wall, parallel to which they will be installed. In this case, you need to give an allowance of 5 cm.
- The installation of the first rail is simple: it is angled behind the plinth, aligned and fixed to the stringers with special locks.
- After installing the first rail, you need to install the rail on the opposite side. The size of the room is unlikely to match the size of the whole number of rails. The end will have to be cut. The trimmed rail is wedged with a spacer or simply laid on the wall plinth without fixing.
- The installation of the remaining rails is carried out similarly to the first. Some difficulties can be caused by laying the last plank. It will not work to get it behind the plinth at an angle. It is recommended to cut it to a length slightly greater than the distance between the skirting boards. Then, when moving back and forth, you can push the rail all the way under one plinth, lift it and lead it behind the opposite one.
The most daring design decisions in the decoration of residential premises cannot be carried out without paying special attention to the ceiling. Oddly enough, but 80% of the guests and relatives who came to look at the repair you completed, fix their eyes on it.
Undoubtedly, they are one of the best options for finishing shower ceilings, bathrooms, kitchens and corridors. The advantages of such suspension systems include the ease of assembly of the structure and their lightness (its total weight is implied). This can significantly reduce the time for general repairs.
Under it is very easy to hide any ceiling communications. You can easily install any lighting devices in it. This video will show options for placing lighting fixtures.
The ceilings are made of aluminum by cold stamping, covered with special paints and protective varnish. Mounting structures also undergo special processing (anodizing). This protects the slatted ceilings from corrosion and the destruction of elements from moisture.
What are rack suspension systems
There are two options for installing rack ceilings in a room:
- Installation of open-type slatted ceilings
- Installation of rack ceilings of the closed type
The closed type includes a suspended metal frame on which aluminum panels are mounted. A spacer insert is installed in the gap between the panels. In width, they are much narrower than the main rails (16 mm) and may have a different color from them.
Unlike the closed type, the rack open ceiling does not provide for filling the inter-rack space. Such a ceiling has good ventilation and eliminates the appearance of water condensate on the inner surface of the aluminum rails.
Important to remember! The use of inexpensive galvanized is not recommended in rooms with high humidity. Such ceilings are subject to corrosion and over time, rust appears on their surface. This will spoil the appearance of the entire ceiling. Rust will also shorten the life of the suspended rack ceiling.
Calculation of component materials for a suspended ceiling
To do in any room, read the simple rules:
- The number of wall corner is equal to the perimeter of the room
- The distance between the carrier rails is not more than 1.2 m.
- Universal hangers are attached to floor slabs with a step of 0.3 m
- The ceiling rail must lie on the shelf of the wall corner with a gap of no more than 5 mm and no less than 3 mm from the wall
- The total area of the ceiling rails and inserts must be equal to the area of the existing ceiling.
- Width
- Height
- The axis of the bearing tires and the distance between them
- Mounting points for universal hangers
- Points of location of lighting devices
Fastening of all elements of the frame to the walls and ceiling should be done with dowel-nails quick installation of 6 x 40 mm. Their number is just as easy to calculate. The wall corner is fixed in increments of 35 - 40 cm. One dowel-nail is used to fasten one universal suspension.
Assembly tool kit
Before you need to assemble the following tool:
- Laser or water level
- Rule with a level of 1.5 m, pencil (softness of the TM lead is recommended), measuring tape, ruler
- Bulgarian or hacksaw
- Electric impact drill or hammer drill
- Drills with a diameter of 6 mm for working with concrete, metal and tiles, if it is laid on the walls
- A hammer
- A set of crowns for metal (according to the diameter of the recessed luminaire)
Marking the future ceiling
Slatted ceilings in any room can be done after the walls are finished (painting or wallpaper). The level of the ceiling from the rails is lowered to an arbitrary height. In this case, do-it-yourself spotlights will be installed.
To do this, the ceiling level must be lowered to the height of the lamp. Do not forget to add a gap of +1 cm - this is a technological tolerance that is calculated for lighting wires connected to the device.
With a ruler and a pencil, we mark from the existing ceiling (usually a concrete slab). Using a laser or water level, we mark (focusing on the first mark - a benchmark) on the walls the horizontal plane of the future rack ceiling. With the help of a pencil and a ruler, we connect the marks along the perimeter of the room (for large rooms it is convenient to use a coloring chop paint thread).
Important to remember! If the rack ceiling is installed in rooms where the walls are tiled, the ceiling level should not fall on the tile joint. When drilling holes for the wall corner, this can cause the destruction of the tile.
Installation of wall angle profile
On the wall corner in the center of the vertical shelf, we mark the places of the holes with a pencil. This must be done in increments of 35-40 cm. Holes are drilled with a drill and a drill for metal.
The corner is applied to the wall and marks for dowels are placed along the previously marked line with a pencil. It is important to know! To do this, you need to use a special drill (for concrete). Having finished drilling, install plastic dowels in the holes and fix the wall corner.
There is an installation video at the end of this article that will show you how to practically fix the wall corner.
Installation of universal hangers
Parallel lines (stringer axes) are applied to the ceiling with a step of 1.2 m with a pencil and a ruler. This must be done based on the sketch of the room. On the marked axes with a step of 0.3 m put the attachment points of the suspensions.
According to the marked points on the axes of the location of the stringers, the suspensions are fastened. With a drill and a drill for concrete, holes are drilled in the floor slabs. Dowels are hammered into them with a hammer.
The universal suspension consists of a knitting needle with a loop bent at an angle of 90 degrees and a knitting needle with a hook for hanging a universal tire. They are interconnected by a rigid band spring. This allows you to easily adjust the height of the suspension with your own hands. Through the loop, the suspension is attached with a dowel-nail to the floor slab. This video will show you how to attach and adjust the universal gimbal.
Installation of bearing profiles (stringers)
A stringer is mounted on the hooks of the hangers. Holes (notches) are provided on it for fastenings. If necessary, it is cut to size with a grinder. The level of the profile is adjusted by the spokes of the suspensions.
The panels are cut to size with a grinder. In places where spotlights should be located, holes are cut out. This should be done with a crown for metal (nozzle for a drill). Lighting devices are inserted into them with a rhinestone. Reiki snap into grooves on the stringers.
To complete the image of our rack ceiling, we install inserts in the inter-rack space. Cut-to-size caps snap into the groove between the decorative ceiling slats (panels). A suspended ceiling has been installed in your home. A video on the installation and installation of a rack ceiling with your own hands will visually acquaint you with the work described above.
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