Stained glass ceiling : features installation

Any owner of planning repairs, strives to make their homes not just comfortable, but beautiful and original.At different times, finishing the ceiling had its own specificity - they bleached, painted, trimmed with wood paneling, false ceilings used even hang wallpaper.But one of the most unusual, popular and persistent trends has been the creation of stained glass.This is one of the most expensive and beautiful way to finish, and today we will talk about how to make stained glass ceiling with his hands.

design features

usual stained glass ceiling is a surface constructed of painted square cells with a side of 30 or 60 cm plates.bonded to each other and kept hanging system located just below the main ceiling.

What good stained glass ceiling:

1. Simple installation - it does not affect all types of ceilings, but no matter what design you choose, there is no need for her to prepare the surface carefully, as stained glass elements are mounted on a metal frame.The complexity of the installation depends on the configuration space, but in any case it will take less time than a traditional finish.
2. Practicality - care of the stained-glass ceiling is very simple - it is enough to wipe with a cloth.If one of the elements is damaged, it can easily be removed and replaced without disassembling the entire structure.
3. Durability - if whitewash the ceiling in the course of time dark and dirty, the stained glass ceiling with proper care not to lose the original beauty for many years and even decades.
4. Environmentally friendly - because the stained glass ceiling made up of glass, they can not cause harm to human health and the environment.Stained glass paints do not contain toxic substances, so these ceilings can be installed in any room.
5. Moisture - the glass does not pass water, so with proper installation of stained glass ceiling will create additional waterproofing premises.
6. Aesthetics - the last item on our list, but because of high aesthetics, many prefer to install the stained-glass ceiling at home.A variety of colors, shapes and compositions, unlimited, so you can choose the option you want under any interior.

Since we mentioned the diversity, it is worth noting that there are stained glass not only rectangular.There is a separate classification forms.Thus, the domed ceiling have a characteristic structure in the form of a convex or concave inside of the bowl.Such voluminous ceilings can be found in the medieval temples and ancient theaters.Round ceiling has recently become very popular in private construction as give an unusual view of the interior.Stained and ceilings may have a non-standard shape, for example in the form of petals of flowers or animals, polygons, etc.

Classification stained ceilings

to choose the design of stained ceiling should understand the classification.Depending on the production methods of installation specifics, shape and presence of light construction is divided into several types.Clearly marked what kind of ceiling is suitable for your home, you can determine how it is installed and operating features.

method of drawing the image

Figures on the stained-glass ceiling is applied in several ways.There film coatings and structures, assembled from the individual colored elements.In the first case, figure consists of two layers - on the glass base plate glued color film.

It is the most economical option, but not a long-lasting, like real stained glass.The film is quite fragile and can be easily scratched, but if you exclude the factor of mechanical damage, such ceiling will last for many years.

Stained glass ceilings, consisting of individual elements are more strength and durability compared to film.Pieces of glass connecting lead or copper veins, and the entire structure maintains a durable metal frame.

As technology

If before the creation of stained glass windows was equated with high art and required exceptional talent and skills, modern production technologies allow to simplify and diversify the process.

Stained glass windows are made in several ways:

1. Sandblast - on matte coated color image.First, a smooth surface is treated with compressed air, so that it becomes matte.Where the stream passed more than once, the glass changes color and roughness.Then the surface is applied to the stencil and the same method is applied to images (more matte or glossy transparent).This technique allows you to create compositions, not divided into parts.
   
2. printing - with the help of this technology at the ceiling you can place any image, ranging from unpretentious landscape, ending a photograph or copy of a picture of a famous artist.The log cabin stained glass ceiling with photo printing can display dense tree crown or a cloudless sky, thereby emphasizing the naturalness and the naturalness of the interior.In the children's room fairy-tale characters and constellations can be depicted on the ceiling.
   
3. Contour - this technology allows you to simulate the real ancient stained-glass windows.First, the designer gets the contours of the future pattern polymeric thick paint, and when they dry, inside the cell is filled with colored enamels and varnishes.For more information about the process of creating these stained-glass windows, we will talk about later.
   
4. Tiffany - one of the most luxurious and expensive types of stained glass.Constructs consist of a large number of individual glass elements wrapped on the sides of the copper foil or tin.In one song several types of glass can be used - matte, glossy, colored, transparent, relief, etc.
   

By way

installation If you can make a stained-glass ceiling, using a suitable technique, then set it to its rightful place is not so easy.Glass - pretty heavy stuff, work which requires a certain skill and professionalism.

Depending on the installation method, two types of structures:

1. Stretch the stained glass ceilings - are easy to mount and require no alignment base.If ceiling lighting is provided, it should define the location (you will need the wiring plan).Fixing profile is an aluminum structure and a baguette of PVC attached to the ceiling with screws or dowels.To produce a quality installation, it is necessary to exclude the occurrence of gaps in joints and provide the most robust attachment.On the frame set holders embedded elements, screwing the rack to the base on a pre-established layout.Usually ceilings do with photo printing.
   Important: special attention when mounting the tension of stained glass should be paid to the quality of the wiring, because after the completion of the works will not have access to it.
   The disadvantages of this method include not only blocked the wiring, but also the fragility and inability to withstand temperature changes.
2. Suspended ceilings stained glass - consists of a metal frame to which are attached gypsum boards or modules.As a result, between the base and the suspension design is space, where it is possible to hide the wires.Stained ceiling mount when finished interior room.First hangers attached to the base of a thick wire, which is mounted on the frame, and the guide plate.The main drawback of this method of installation - reduction of room height and unreliability (heavy chandelier is best attached to the main ceiling).

stained ceiling backlit

Stained glass ceilings with backlighting not only able to decorate any room, but also provide an additional source of light.And since most of the stained glass windows are made of colored elements, you can imagine how beautiful and unusual will light passing through such a coating.

By way of highlighting are several variants of constructions:

1. chandelier - a stained glass ceiling looks like a large lamp with an open profile or forged metal frame.To the dirty ceiling fixture is attached with chains on a powerful anchor hook.
   
2. Ceiling lamp - stained glass inserts (multiple inserts) mounted in the ceiling itself.It can be installed in the suspension structure or in a niche of drywall.
   
3. Ceiling - a bowl of colored glass or covered with stained glass painting, which is inserted into a niche or fixed profiles.
   

begin installation of any of these types of structures to be of wiring for each lamp.The optimal distance between the ceiling and stained glass frame should be at least 15 cm. Also the organization of the ceiling with lighting should take into account that all the structural elements must be removable.Otherwise, the maintenance is impossible.

technique of stained glass

stained glass technique originally used to decorate the magnificent cathedrals, but over time it began to be applied universally, and today to get a stained-glass ceiling can be anyone.The great thing that you can do a characteristic pattern with his own hands.The industrial method is very labor intensive - colored glass should be baked in special forms at high temperature.However, the result justifies the effort - stained glass obtained very beautiful and strong.At home, you can create the same effective compositions, but the use of lighter ways.

painting glass

In any art store, you can find a paint or special kits for stained glass painting.To create a drawing, you should draw a sketch on paper on a scale of 1: 1 and pick up a solid glass.

Required tools and materials:

• alcohol;
• stained glass paint;
• brush;
• markers on the glass;
• stencils (if not confident that you can perform a self-image);
• cotton swabs (erase imperfections and remove excess paint).

Glass completely cleaned and degreased with alcohol.The sketch is laid on a flat surface and covered with glass.Marker encircle the contour drawing and then painting the special paints.To make the picture more complete, the paint can be applied in several layers, but you should wait at least 12 hours before applying the next layer.

important: very often the habit during the painting in ink layer are formed air bubbles.Leave can not be so gently pierce them with a needle.

When the work is finished, stained glass should be left to dry for three days, after which you can proceed to the installation.

Tip: You can use a marker instead of the special contours of the glass - they will give a figure of volume.

English stained glass

English technique of stained glass is a bit like the previous method, but the resulting image is a more voluminous and "expensive".

What is needed for the work:

• glass;
• sketch in the scale of 1: 1;
• film for stained glass;
• roller;
• scissors;
• lead tape;
• soldering;
• solder and flux.

work is recommended on a large flat table with good lighting.Pure skim glass placed on top of a sketch, outline the contours of lead tape.In this case, it simulates the joints, as these old products.The glass is then turned over and on the back side of his special glue color stained glass film.It again secured by the lead tape loops, after which the joints are sealed.

This technique is especially popular when creating downlights.The result is very impressive interior without any financial investments.To make a beautiful stained-glass window, not even necessarily have artistic talent, we just have to choose the right film and drawing.

imitation stained glass

There are a couple of techniques you can use to do a convincing imitation of stained glass.They allow you to create beautiful compositions at home without special training and skills.

Precast stained glass ceiling can be made of colored glass.To do this, just choose a favorite picture, move it to the cardboard any convenient way (large pictures can be transferred using a projector).Further fragments should be marked by color and put pieces of glass, like a mosaic.To attach better to use a colorless silicone adhesive.

Tip: To such a ceiling has not turned out too heavy, use a thin glass.It will be much easier to divide into fragments for "mosaic" glass cutter.

For the second method of simulating stained glass will be needed paint and soft wire.Glass is placed in the drawing, and the contours are made of wire, attaching it with colorless glue.Fragments between the wire is filled with aniline dyes, and then cover all with transparent varnish.With this technique, you can quickly and inexpensively make a stained glass ceiling in the bathroom, living room, decorate a window on a balcony or attic.

Installation stained ceiling

stained ceiling installation can occur in different ways, depending on the method of fixing.Since the work is associated with a certain risk (the glass may fall, crack, cut), the installation is better done with assistants.

mounting methods:

1. installation in suspended ceilings - is quite simple, and therefore the most common installation method.Due to the fact that podpotolochnye space shall be not less than 15 cm in width, the height of the room is significantly reduced, but it is possible to hold and hide all communications.
   
2. Installing decorative stained-glass window on the ledge just below the base level.
3. installation in the "box" - this technique is mainly used for massive stained-glass ceilings with backlighting.
   

Since the first method is the most common, consider it in more detail.

Progress:

1. First, you must create a carrier frame and attach it around the perimeter of the ceiling.To this end, based on the scheduled place of suspensions mount in increments of 60 cm parallel to the support section.
2. The planned drill hole locations and drive a steel anchor bolts 20 cm long. The number of anchors depends on the mass of stained glass, but it is always advisable to drive a little more for insurance.On average, need 8-10 pieces.
3. Secure profiles on hangers and guides.
4. Secure secondary profiles in the field of future docking stained glass elements.As a result, should get a one-tier grille frame.
5. During mounting frame must constantly monitor its evenness using a spirit level.Otherwise, the glass may simply fall out.As auxiliary landmarks using thick twine or cord.
6. Installation glasses made using self-tapping screws.Each glass plate is placed in a cell of the metal frame, check the level and fixed.Several elements are left unfixed, that at any moment it was possible to get to the communications from the ceiling.
7. For illumination use spotlights, located outside the contour, or neon tubes or fluorescent lamps installed inside.The latter option gives an impressive effect as that stained glass is fully lit from the inside, which is very nice.