Despite the fact that the stretch ceiling is a durable and durable system, sometimes there is a need to dismantle it, partially or completely. We will tell how to make it right.
Dismantling of stretch ceilings in 3 steps
1. Determine the varieties of structures and attachment methods2. We carry out preparatory work
3. Remove the cloth
- Features of working with cloth
The suspended ceiling system, like any other, may need to be repaired, for which it has to be partially or completely dismantled. You can invite masters or try to make everything with your own hands. We will figure it out how to independently remove the stretch ceiling so as not to spoil the cloth.
1 Determine the type of tensioning systems
Before proceeding with work, you need to decide whether it is to deal with the design. The principle of fastening directly depends on the material from which the canvas is made. This may be one of two varieties:
- The cloth. It is produced from synthetic fibers, soaked with special compositions. Differs high strength, wear resistance, not sensitive to low and high temperatures. Fully safe, fire-resistant, well kept sound. Of the disadvantages it is worth noting the low ductility, considerable weight and greater, compared with the analogue, the cost.
- Film. It is made of polyvinyl chloride, may have a different thickness. Sensitive to the increase and decrease in temperature. With severe heating stretches, when freezing cracks. Safe provided that these are high quality products.
The cost of a polyvinyl chloride film is relatively low, a coverage is manufactured in three versions of the texture: matte, gloss and satin. The main disadvantage: vulnerability to mechanical damage.
Methods for fastening structures
Regardless of the method of fixing, the mounting of the suspension system begins with the installation of profiles. It is they who subsequently will hold the stretch cloth. For its fixation, three ways are used:
- Cartoon. At the edges of the canvas, a special edge is welded, its form resembles harpoon. The film is refilled into the profile where the edge is spreads and keeps the ceiling in place.
- Strapboard or wedge. The edges of the canvas are fixed in the profile by a special spacer item called a stroke.
- Cam, he is clipper. The material is held by elastic plates of a special form located inside the baguette.
For the installation of PVC web can be used by the first two ways. For fixing the design of the fabric, only a clips and a stapal method are used. This is due to the peculiarities of each finishing material.
2 We carry out preparatory work
Before removing stretch ceilings, start with the preparation. First of all, you need to pick up a stepladder. It should be stable and high enough to remove the cloth it was convenient. In addition to her, you will need tools:
- Spatula for stretch panel. Its main difference from the usual construction is the lack of pointed corners. If not, you can make it with your own hands. To do this, we take the usual tool 9-10 cm wide, steal sharp edges on it and curly corners.
- Mounting clothespins. They are used to temporarily fix material on baguettes.
- Durable screwdriver, its end should be bent.
- Pliers with curved long sponges.
- In addition, when dismantling the PVC coatings will also need a thermal gun. With its help, the film is warmed up so that it becomes plastic.
Optimally use models that work from gas cylinders. Electrical is usually very powerful, so their use with standard wiring can lead to problems.
After all tools are prepared, you need to prepare a workplace.
- Temporarily endure all the items that can be spoiled under the influence of high temperature, we remove the plants and pets.
- If possible, we protect from overheating the part of the situation that cannot be taken out.
- We dismantle all the ceiling lamps.
3 Determine how to remove the stretch ceiling with your own hands
The dismounting technology depends on the method that was selected for installation. Let us wonder each of them in detail.Gapin fix
Used only for PVC coating. Fasteners are very convenient because it allows you to repeatedly disassemble the design without damage to the panel. Remove the film starts from the angle. Actions are carried out in such a sequence:
- If the joke is closed with decorative elements, we remove them.
- We turn on the heat gun and raise the temperature in the room. It is necessary that the film be boosted and stretched. The tension will decrease and it will be possible to disassemble the mount. Warring a film from the center to the corners.
- Press the harpoon screwdriver. Gently enter the spatula in the gap and we are going to go harpoon. Rotate tool to the right and left, thereby pressing the fastening from the baguette. On the opposite wall do the same.
- I pull the spatula down, freeing the cloth from the retainer. Moving tool along the profile, continue to remove the film.
If subsequently it is supposed to pull the coating back, it cannot be deformed.
For large areas, it will be optimally consolidated by its mounting clothespins. In small rooms, you can try to remove the film without warming up. It is necessary to do it especially carefully so as not to break the cloth.
Stroat fixation
Used for all types of ceilings. To dismantle it is necessary to remove the fastening elements-staps from the profile. We offer step-by-step instructions.
- Warming up polyvinyl chloride before softening. If the ceiling is fabric, this is not necessary.
- We take pliers with long sponges or curved screwdriver, and very carefully sprinkle profile.
- We bring the spatula for the stroke and pull it down. Fasteners comes out of the groove and frees the cloth.
As in the previous case, fasten it on the clips not to deform.
If the stroke mount is dismantled, it will be possible to put a tensionable cloth in the case if the installers left a sufficient stock of the material. Otherwise, stretch the canvas is not possible.
Clip fastening
Designed for mounting weakly tensile coatings, which are fabrics with polymer impregnation. The clip is a type of fastening, the inside of which the edge of the coating is refilled. To remove it yourself, you need to remove the edge from the retainer. We start disassembling from the middle of the wall.
On the section of the compounds of ceiling and wall surfaces, click on the cloth. At the same time, carefully reveal the fastening of the pliers or a screwdriver. Fixation of fabric weakens and can be removed from the clip. We do everything carefully to keep the canvas. It will be needed for subsequent installation. True, it is possible only if the fabric was not cut too short when installed.
Features of dismantling fabric design
Many fear for preserving the integrity of the tissue when dismantling, since it is not enough elastic. Fears are in vain if the work is performed correctly. It is necessary to take into account several rules:
- Remove the fabric coating only towards the middle to the corner. Subsequent installation, if it is provided, is performed similarly.
- Warming the room in the process of work is necessary, but it should not be as strong as for the PVC film.
- Small irregularities can be removed independently, heating the problem area. It is important to know that close to the coating the heat source is not made. Otherwise, it is deformed.
- Remove the fabric cloth is partly as possible for a film, it is impossible. Fastenings will not solve the weight of the material, which will lead to the catch-out of the clamps.
To eliminate the remaining questions, we suggest watch a video on the topic.
As you can see, if such a need arose, you can remove the stretch ceiling and put it back. How to do it right, we told. This is a rather complicated procedure that needs to be performed with accurate technology compliance. Alone can hardly work out. It is advisable to find helpers who will provide security and high quality work.
