How to repair the suspended ceiling?

Stretched ceiling canvases appeared not so long ago, but they managed to gain popularity. Today it is a popular interior design option. Those who refuse this decor, refer to the need for careful treatment, as well as costly repairs in case of force majeure. However, in some situations, you can repair the suspended ceiling with your own hands, although this will require some effort.

Among the advantages of the tension canvases are:

• moisture resistance;
• high speed and ease of installation;
• aesthetic appeal;
• a wide range of colors and textures;
• creates a perfectly flat surface.

Disadvantages, often occurring defects:

• cuts from sharp things;
• holes that appear when inaccurate;
• lagging profile;
• sagging material;
• seam breaks;
• flooding;
• flashing from lamps.

If you disassemble in detail the performance characteristics of the materials of the working web, the base must withstand very serious loads.

What causes the trouble, requiring financial and labor costs? Most often cuts are found after fixing the eaves, with furniture redevelopment, when replacing communication systems.

The material can break even from the usual tossed toy, the cork from the unsuccessfully opened sparkling drink can also cause a hole in the canvas. Wherein holes in the canvas can increase many times in just a few hours.

If this happens, the tension fabric will most likely have to be completely changed. However, this does not mean that installation of the entire system is necessary from scratch. The hinged system remains in place, experts should consider only the replacement of the blade.

If the puncture, hole or sagging is small, you need to familiarize yourself with the sequence of actions and try to repair it yourself. In this case, first of all, it is worth considering the type and material of manufacture.Cloths, which are used for mounting ceilings, are based on fabric or film.

Film ceilings are usually made of PVC, with a smooth surface, there is a satin type of film. It is matte, but gently reflects the light, creating the effect of additional comfort.

Fabrics porous in appearance. The fibers used in production are natural, less often synthetic. This type of canvas is best suited for a bathroom or kitchen, as it is better than the fabric option to cope with flooding.

It is believed that the special sensitivity to mechanical stress PVC sheet keeps within a few days after installation. The appeared defects on the film coating are eliminated more difficult, but even here there are some tricks.

The fabric ceiling can be easily repaired after damage that are of a mechanical nature. You can paint the canvas yourself in a different color.

Depending on the material used, the performance characteristics of the structures vary.The country of origin also matters, but on average the indicator reaches 15 years.

Stretch ceiling materials are really durable and will be attractive if you follow the rules of simple maintenance. Rules for cleaning cloths allow the use of non-abrasive cleaning products, soft cloth or sponge.

Stretch fabric materials will require infrequent washing, as the manufacturer supplies fabric and film with anti-static qualities. If the house has a washing vacuum cleaner, then this unit can be successfully used for cleaning the stretch ceiling. This will ensure easy maintenance, preservation of the material and a clean look of the surface.

In addition to care, it is important to regularly inspect materials for the appearance of various defects. Next, we consider the options for performing minor repairs with their own hands.

Choose a repair method depending on the type of damage, on the installed material. The ability to independently repair the surface is interconnected with the volume of the damaged area.

It should be understood that the tension fabric is a film or a fabric layer that is damaged by something sharp. For example, it may be the corner of the cabinet, if you decide to move it to a new location. If the ceiling is torn when inaccurate rearrangement, the defect is easily eliminated. This should be done very carefully so as not to damage the canvas even more.

The rupture of the web can happen along the seam or near the baguette. Such cases are considered warranty (only if no one pierced the ceiling with a sharp object) as frequent causes of their appearance:

• substandard installation;
• wrong cutting;
• manufacturer's marriage (just burst from the tension).

This defect occurs after flooding. Most often it occurs in the bathroom or in the kitchen. The consequences depend on the type of material, on the temperature of the liquid inside the ceiling system, on the stage of damage detection (for example, you have not been at home for a long time).

PVC film coating has the feature of stretching irretrievably. Also, the canvas does not return to its original state, if the water that appears is very hot.

Fabric ceilings will also require full replacement., because after the floods there are spots and stains that can not be painted.

The sagging of the web may become a visible defect after several years of operating the structure. This happens when a very large area of ​​the canvas.

The stretch fabric can also sag with frequent temperature changes. Sometimes at high temperatures, PVC films melt the edges. In this case, the material may fall.

Cutting is a simple exercise, if the cloth is woven. Match the color of the suitable nylon thread. Sew a cut while it is small.

If the defect is not a cut, but a hole, it can be repaired with the help of a strip of glass tile or a special fabric tape. Press the edges of the patch tightly against the hole and hold it for a while, then release it. To eliminate visible signs of repair, paint fabric with water-based pigment. Cut the film you need to quickly close up with scotch tape or tape. Otherwise, the gap will continue.

At places of breaks PVC film often install decorative patches. Contrasting applications are easily glued with a sealant. Press the patch for a while to the canvas. Remove excess glue with a dry cloth. After such a creative repair glossy ceiling will look more interesting. Graphic elements in the design language are called photo print. Ceilings with prints - an expensive pleasure.

If there is a hole in the glossy canvas, then in its place you can mount a lamp or other decorative element. In this case, the film is cut under a special plastic ring, inside which the selected element is placed.

If the cut was formed not far from the wall, then the canvas is overtightened, while the hole retracts into the slot of the baguette.

In the event of a flood, the result of which was the sagging of the stretch ceiling, the repair would consist in dismantling the lamp or the chandelier. It can also be any other built-in element through which water can be subsequently released.

Check the cause of the leak and stop the water supply. Climb to the top tenants and make sure the water supply is cut off. Cover the flooring and furniture in the room with foil.

Estimate approximately how much water has accumulated under the ceiling. Prepare a container for filling with water. Decide on a place on the surface through which the drainage will be performed. Find a steady ladder. Get ready for a long process.

The mounting ring of a chandelier or luminaire can act as a technical opening. Slowly pull this hole toward you, so that it is below the level of the bubble. Well, if you have an assistant, who will substitute a container for filling with water. Do not overstretch the canvas, but try not to leave liquid residues inside the ceiling space.

In the absence of lamps and chandeliers, you can detach the edge of the canvas, but in this case the wall will suffer. Because of the water wet surface finishing materials, such as wallpaper.It will be possible to return the cloth and the lamps to their place only after the cloth has completely dried.

After complete drying, the web will restore its shape. Waiting may be delayed for several days. Thorough drying of the fabric with a hairdryer will not only speed up the process, but also prevent the appearance of mold. In the treatment of the device requires special care, otherwise you can get burned in the canvas.

To learn how to properly drain the stretch ceiling, see the following video.

A good way to install glossy canvas with lighting devices on the edge of the design. The technical holes of the luminaires will do their part in the sinking and sagging of the canvas.

Creative version of the restoration of the film after a big cut. Here two canvases of different colors are combined.

The successful decision for the room of the big area. Fabric ceiling in a beautiful frame of plasterboard. This will eliminate sagging of the webwhich may occur in a large area after some time of operation.

The standard and common interior detail is a classic wave on the ceiling. In this embodiment, drywall combined with the film, it turns out very fashionable design option.

Very spectacular design with a stretch ceiling, which will visually increase the space with low ceilings in a small apartment. In addition, it is easy to replace parts of the design yourself or with the help of specialists.