Nowadays, stretch ceilings are becoming more and more popular. Most often, built-in lamps are used to illuminate a room with a similar type of ceiling coating, but conventional lamps can also be successfully used in this case. However, taking into account the peculiarities of the finishing material, some limitations should be remembered: the maximum power for halogen lamps is 36 W, and for incandescent lamps this indicator is within 60 W.
If you carry out repairs with your own hands, then it is necessary to use special racks, adjustable in height. For them, you should make holes in the ceiling covering, on which then attach special rings. Despite the fact that the installation itself is not something complicated, it is very important to take into account all the little things, since any mistake can lead to negative consequences up to damage to the stretch ceiling.
Self-assembly of fixtures
The placement of fixtures in suspended ceilings is the most significant stage of its arrangement. Shades of color of a ceiling covering also play an important role. This will affect the number of lighting fixtures. For example, for dark shades of stretch ceilings you will need more fixtures than for light.
In the case of using a small number of fixtures, each of them is required to have sufficient power. When installing fixtures, significant light reflections should be avoided. And if your stretch ceiling is covered with a layer of varnish, you should pay special attention when installing lighting fixtures.
If you want to enhance the color of the white, blue or yellow ceiling, use fluorescent lamps that emit cool white light. To give the ceiling a neutral white color, warm-tone lamps are perfect. In addition, if the lacquer coating of the ceiling is white, in this case the ceiling coating takes on the shade of the walls and floor.
Installation of stretch ceiling lights
When using ceiling lights with a voltage of 12 V, you should acquire transformers with an output of 11.5 V and without induction cores. If you miss this point, the accumulated excess heat will increase the ductility of the stretch ceiling, and it will sag.
When using powerful lamps, you should remember that there are several options for their design. In addition, at least one centimeter must be provided for the gap between the glass bulb of the lamp structure and the ceiling plane itself. This will make it possible to reduce heat transfer. To install step-down transformers, metal racks or the lower floor plane are used.
Unusually beautiful ceiling creates an effect in the form of twinkling stars. A light generator having a rotating filter and a fiber optic cable is used in its design. Using a light generator, light beams are transmitted through the wires (an excellent solution is a 150 W metal halide lamp) to individual lenses or special pendants that are installed in the openings of the suspended ceiling. And with the help of the remote control it is possible not only to turn on / off the lights, but also to adjust the flicker frequency and even change colors. To achieve this effect, the installation of luminaires in suspended ceilings can be arranged not only over the entire surface, but also on individual sectors.
«Starry sky», in the form of a ceiling, it has several advantages: in the daytime it is ordinary, without any coatings, but can glow at night, the stretched ceiling is incredibly beautiful and very practical. There are no extra holes in it, which means that if necessary, it is possible to easily disassemble everything, and then return it to its place.
Ways to create an effect «starry sky»
This effect of flickering starry sky is created through the use of various filters for the light source, as well as the use of the latest developments in the field of fiber optic technologies. For this reason, when installing a stretch ceiling, there is no need for wiring, all that is required is an optical fiber cable. This technology is safe because it guarantees a complete absence of short circuits..
There are various methods for creating a simulation of stars. One of them involves attaching the ends of the threads to a plywood frame installed between the main and our stretch ceiling. Thus, in the afternoon, the coating provides the appearance of an ordinary smooth ceiling. Another way is to remove the ends of the threads or crystal diffusers through holes in the ceiling. The disadvantage of this method is that in daylight the ceiling does not look too clean.
Nowadays, stretch ceilings are becoming more and more popular. Most often, built-in lamps are used to illuminate a room with a similar type of ceiling coating, but conventional lamps can also be successfully used in this case. However, taking into account the peculiarities of the finishing material, some limitations should be remembered: the maximum power for halogen lamps is 36 W, and for incandescent lamps this indicator is within 60 W.If you carry out repairs with your own hands, then it is necessary to use special racks, adjustable in height. For them, you should make holes in the ceiling covering, on which then attach special rings. Despite the fact that the installation itself is not something complicated, it is very important to take into account all the little things, since any mistake can lead to negative consequences up to damage to the stretch ceiling.
Self-assembly of fixtures
The placement of fixtures in suspended ceilings is the most significant stage of its arrangement. Shades of color of a ceiling covering also play an important role. This will affect the number of lighting fixtures. For example, for dark shades of stretch ceilings you will need more fixtures than for light.
In the case of using a small number of fixtures, each of them is required to have sufficient power. When installing fixtures, significant light reflections should be avoided. And if your stretch ceiling is covered with a layer of varnish, you should pay special attention when installing lighting fixtures.
If you want to enhance the color of the white, blue or yellow ceiling, use fluorescent lamps that emit cool white light. To give the ceiling a neutral white color, warm-tone lamps are perfect. In addition, if the lacquer coating of the ceiling is white, in this case the ceiling coating takes on the shade of the walls and floor.
Installation of stretch ceiling lights
When using ceiling lights with a voltage of 12 V, you should acquire transformers with an output of 11.5 V and without induction cores. If you miss this point, the accumulated excess heat will increase the ductility of the stretch ceiling, and it will sag.
When using powerful lamps, you should remember that there are several options for their design. In addition, at least one centimeter must be provided for the gap between the glass bulb of the lamp structure and the ceiling plane itself. This will make it possible to reduce heat transfer. To install step-down transformers, metal racks or the lower floor plane are used.
Unusually beautiful ceiling creates an effect in the form of twinkling stars. A light generator having a rotating filter and a fiber optic cable is used in its design. Using a light generator, light beams are transmitted through the wires (an excellent solution is a 150 W metal halide lamp) to individual lenses or special pendants that are installed in the openings of the suspended ceiling. And with the help of the remote control it is possible not only to turn on / off the lights, but also to adjust the flicker frequency and even change colors. To achieve this effect, the installation of luminaires in suspended ceilings can be arranged not only over the entire surface, but also on individual sectors.
«Starry sky», in the form of a ceiling, it has several advantages: in the daytime it is ordinary, without any coatings, but can glow at night, the stretched ceiling is incredibly beautiful and very practical. There are no extra holes in it, which means that if necessary, it is possible to easily disassemble everything, and then return it to its place.
Ways to create an effect «starry sky»
This effect of flickering starry sky is created through the use of various filters for the light source, as well as the use of the latest developments in the field of fiber optic technologies. For this reason, when installing a stretch ceiling, there is no need for wiring, all that is required is an optical fiber cable. This technology is safe because it guarantees a complete absence of short circuits..
There are various methods for creating a simulation of stars. One of them involves attaching the ends of the threads to a plywood frame installed between the main and our stretch ceiling. Thus, in the afternoon, the coating provides the appearance of an ordinary smooth ceiling. Another way is to remove the ends of the threads or crystal diffusers through holes in the ceiling. The disadvantage of this method is that in daylight the ceiling does not look too clean.
Installation «starry sky»
First mounted frame ceiling made of plywood or plastic. It makes holes for installing optical filaments. Star clusters and constellations are marked out, which the astronomical atlas can greatly help. The sizes of stars and their brightness directly depend on the number of threads available in each hole.
If desired, you can get multi-beam stars, if you use a combination of LEDs and crystal diffusers «Swarovski» various facets. For attaching each diffuser a special stand-holder with an adjustable base is used. Through the hole in the ceiling, a lens is connected to the rack. The hole itself is covered by a plastic ring.
Under another way to create a unique «starry sky» implies the use of special LEDs instead of stars. They are interconnected using a special loop, which is connected to the electronic panel. Using the panel, the light tracks are turned on, and the frequency of flickering of the LEDs changes. Similar panels are capable of storing up to 9 different programs. The advantages of this method include the absence of noise, and the modest dimensions of the panel itself do not require the allocation of a special place for mounting the light source. However, there are also drawbacks: it is necessary to conduct wiring between the suspended and main ceilings, and the diodes will protrude somewhat beyond the plane of the ceiling.
Installation of lighting fixtures in suspended ceilings will make it possible to create a special atmosphere in a room of any kind. It is very important to choose a method of arrangement of light sources, as well as their quantity. Installation can be done with your own hands or by contacting professionals for help..
