How to properly glue the suspended ceiling: the choice of glue, especially repair coating

Stretch ceilings are installed in many private houses and apartments. However, there are situations when the canvas is damaged for any reason and a hole appears in it. People immediately start to panic and wonder how to correct the situation.

Initially, you need to assess how badly the canvas was damaged, because you can hide a small flaw with glue.

There are several common causes of damage to the tension cover:

• When mounting the eaves, you can easily touch the tensioning fabric with the fastening and damage it. The master should be as careful as possible when working with the canvas, since only one wrong movement can spoil the coating, damaging it.
• Children's toys, most of which are characterized by the presence of sharp details.Playing with them, children can accidentally throw them to the ceiling, which will cause damage.
• Corks from champagne and crackers, which if negligently can damage the finish of the ceiling.
• The gap along the seam occurs in the situation when the fabric was stretched too much or poor-quality welding was carried out.
• Inattention to the installers. If the baguettes were installed poorly, then this can lead to the fact that the canvas just comes off the mounting profile.
• If a high-power luminaire is installed in the room, then it is able to melt the film. This applies not only to the built-in light sources, but also to suspended lamps that have been installed incorrectly.

If the cut or puncture is very large, then you should not suffer with the canvas, it is easier to replace it. Only small holes can be masked. As soon as you notice damage, it is necessary to seal the area with tape or tape, so that the hole does not become larger. After that, you can get to work.

Methods for repairing the ceiling depend on the material from which the canvas is made.

At the hoarder usually after the installation of the ceiling pieces of fabric remain. Now they are ideal for eliminating damage. If the same fabric is not available, you can choose another one, but then it will need to be painted in one tone with the ceiling.

We need to act as follows:

• it is necessary to cut a patch (the size should be equal to the size of the damage plus a few centimeters);
• apply transparent glue to the fabric;
• press the patch on the reverse side;
• smooth the fabric well;
• gently press a piece of cloth, but do not overdo it so that the glue does not come out.

Remember that independent searches of matter will not give results. It is worth contacting the company that made the installation of the stretch ceiling, because its employees are able to find a fabric that is close in color to the original one.

If a small hole has formed on the stretch ceiling, then it can be hidden behind lighting fixtures or ventilation grilles.In this way, only minor damages can be repaired, which do not exceed 2 centimeters in length. The steps for repairing PVC canvases are the same as when gluing a fabric cloth, but there are certain features.

It is important to note that it will not work to paint the film, so there are two ways out of this situation:

• from the remains at installation of the remains it is necessary to prepare patches;
• from the found material to create an application.

To date, there are various design ideas for decorating holes in the stretch ceiling. It can be floral ornaments, images of animals, geometric shapes, patterns and much more.

When it is necessary to seal the suspended ceiling, it is allowed to use only certain types of glue:

• Station wagon can be used for bonding different types of materials. In its composition there are special resins, due to which the best effect is achieved.
• Special glue can be used for a certain type of wallpaper and special places gluing. This species has a different degree of characteristics:
  • easy - used for thin materials like paper;
  • average - used for fabric or acrylic wallpaper;
  • heavy - can be used for vinyl and non-woven.
• Super glue ideal for situations where you need to glue a smooth surface.

Today, you can purchase products from popular brands that are ideal for sealing the stretch ceiling.

Cosmofen glue is suitable for various tasks. Using this product, you can quickly cope with the work. This species is absolutely harmless to health.

The advantages of this glue include:

• suitable for various materials;
• hardens in a few seconds;
• characterized by high strength;
• characterized by resistance to temperature extremes and ultraviolet.

This glue is different plasticity, and also has the following features:

• able to glue any material in a few seconds;
• needs to be degreased;
• after complete drying, it does not lose its plasticity, and at the same time gains strength.

Superglue from the company "Contact" is great for the repair of suspended ceilings. It is ideal for beginners due to its clever design. It is grabbed quickly enough, given only two seconds to adjust the position. The advantage is the transparency and reliability of bonding.

Loctite offers a high-quality line of adhesives that can be confidently applied in work with suspended ceilings. You can buy glue with varying degrees of transparency and thickness. All types of glue are characterized by moisture resistance, resistance to temperature extremes and are impact resistant.

Cosmoplast offers a wide range of adhesive materials, however, only brands 500, 513 and 500L are suitable for use in repairing the tension fabric. They differ in drying time and composition.

In some cases it is not recommended to repair the tension fabric with your own hands:

• The gap has replaced the seam. In this case, gluing can only aggravate the situation. Get the desired result will not work. Fabric or PVC-cloth will have to pull again.
• Coating moved away from the wall.. Then be sure to need dismantling, after which you will need to strengthen the baguette or profile. Next should be stretched new canvas.

The only right decision in this case is an appeal to the company that carried out the installation. She must either remedy this situation or return the money for poor quality work.

In some cases it is impossible to fix the situation with glue, therefore applications come to the rescue.

To do this, follow the recommendations below:

• it is necessary to clean the glued surfaces from dust and dirt;
• gently cut off a piece of tape that will help close the entire hole, and attach it;
• when the hole is large enough, you will have to quickly search for a piece of canvas;
• the segment must be attached to the gap and taped with tape on both sides.

When the decision on gluing the application is made, you do not need to worry about the texture and color of the found canvas combined with the basic base. A mosaic or a unique application can act as matter.

note that to perform this work will require at least a basic knowledge of working with suspended ceilings. If you do not have them, then do not risk doing the repair yourself. It is best to turn to professionals who do their job well.

You can fix the problem by installing an additional light fixture. Hide the hole, you can use any ceiling or lamp.

• You can paint and glue an ordinary plastic plate. It will look original on the ceiling.
• Ordinary ventilation grille or detector decoration is perfect for eliminating holes. Installation is performed with glue.
• If you want to install a chandelier, then you need to hook the hook for which the fixture will be mounted to the ceiling surface.

To install the lamp, you must first mount a ring of plastic around the hole, which will not allow the hole to disperse even more. The canvas in the inner part needs to be cut out and the lighting fixture installed there.

Keep in mind that if there is no communication in this place, the lamp will become only a decorative element. To make it functional, it will be necessary to dismantle the ceiling, which will take time.

To learn how to eliminate the cut on the stretch ceiling, see the video below.