Installation rack ceiling with his hands

In this article we will look at the installation rack ceiling - one of the most durable and affordable design options ceiling in residential and industrial premises.

This kind of false ceiling.

consists of metal strips in the form of lines up to 6 meters and a width of 50-200 mm.

plates are made from billet aluminum and lacquered.

Highly resistant to moisture allows for mounting rack ceiling in the bathroom, the kitchen, the lounge near the saunas, swimming pools and other places where there is a high level of condensate.

Watch a video of the interiors with rack ceiling.

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Advantages and disadvantages

like any other finishing material, rack profile also has its pluses and minuses.

And he has a lot of advantages:

• well ventilated.There is a negative experience with a false ceiling in the example of plastic.At certain times it was believed that the plastic ceiling is ideal in the bathroom or in the kitchen.However, tight arriving from each other, plastic sheets, hindered the natural air circulation in zapotolochnoe space.As a result, there was formed a mold, which later fell down the walls.Rack ceiling ensures good ventilation between the air in the room and in zapotolochnoe space, thanks to the presence of gaps between the panels.Comparing
  rack ceiling and classic waterproof gypsum board, it is possible to note the following - if a bathroom or a small present in it with ventilation problems, for the plaster, even with water-repellent coating, condensation can be devastating;
• coating stability.In comparison with the same plastic pendant designs, lose their color over one and a half years of operation, rack panels are made of stainless steel, have an additional deposition of nickel or chromium, so the color is stable and does not change during operation;
• The visual extension of the space in small rooms.The space in a small bathroom can be visually enhanced by the use of mirrored ceiling rack.The same effect can be achieved in a small kitchen;
• Lightweight design makes it possible to assemble yourself.Easy, user friendly framework gives you the opportunity to mounting rack ceiling with his hands within one business day;
• wash rack ceiling can be any chemical means, but usually enough soap solution;
• opportunity to make their own hands.

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Technological disadvantages of suspended ceilings virtually none.

Of course, it is worth more than the plastic ceiling, but these plastic disadvantages clearly supports rods.

Types of suspended ceilings and well-known brands

type lath ceiling determined by the appearance of the panels.With an open type of assembly need to complete additional inserts between the panels.

They may differ in color from the rails (in this case, inserts "show" ceiling direction "), or be in the same tone.It is advantageous to combine a mirror and red.

Closed type assumes that the installation is no distance between the panels.So you can create a monochrome design, and it is possible to alternate different color slats.

On the market there are many brands of suspended ceilings.Some of the best-selling - are products of companies "Bard", "Albes" and suspended ceilings Cesal domestic producer "Alkonplast".

panels themselves are different in design.Consider two types of panels - German and French profile.

It should be noted that the names have nothing to do with the country of the manufacturer, but only determine the type.Both species can be found in the line Cesal.

French aluminum S-shaped rail can be mounted end to end (in this case, the result is a smooth ceiling), and the distance for the decorative tabs.

edges beveled slats in the form of letters S. If even make rack ceiling, such a rail design is simple convenient.In case you want to give it a three-dimensional look, leave a small distance.

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Reiki Cesal German design with rectangular edges.They are always fitted with inserts.

As for color, then each manufacturer has slats 5-20 flowers.Very interesting in the bathroom or kitchen will look Cesal panel white, watered golden accents.

Before purchasing materials, calculate the length of which will minimize the amount of waste.In commercially available materials length 3 and 4 meters.

mounting rails

Consider how to install rack ceiling with his hands.Instructions for assembly ceiling is broken down into three steps - installation of the frame, the supply of electrical wiring and installation of rails.

Pre-cleaning is carried out from the ceiling plaster or old ceiling remains.If the standard ceiling height, we will use the ceiling moldings, profiles and bearing hangers.

In low areas, to minimize zapotolochnoe space, you can make the frame and without hangers and fastened directly to the ceiling profiles, bringing them into one plane by adding shims to fix the ground.

In narrow spaces also makes no sense to install the bearing (reducing the height of the walls in a small room visually reduces it even further).

In rooms up to 2 meters wide can be attached directly to the rack plinth.To prevent sagging panels, grab them with screws in a few places on the ceiling.

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In both these cases, there is no possibility to install ceiling lights, and should consider the organization of lighting on the walls of the room.

Laying rails can be produced as a parallel to the walls of the room, and at an angle to it.In the second case, the guide frame must also be at an angle.

How to frame?

The wall mounted plinth.All the skirting must be in one plane with the minimum distance from the carrier to the ceiling, on the basis of specific instructions to lighting equipment.

example, fluorescent lamps require a minimum of 14-15 cm of space, and in order to implement the eyeliner electricity to halogen or LED lamps require 7-8 cm.

If the walls are uneven or you have no experience with their mounting structureshands, do the layout for baseboards.On the wall, apply a line on which the later will be fixed plinth.

Note the midpoint on each wall and pull the power cord, check the evenness level.The layout for beginners to do chalk to easily erase if necessary.

plinth fixed to the wall with dowels, see step 30-40. When recruited plinth, can be fixed bearing.

plan - step 30 cm from the wall and the distance is not more than 1.2 meters from each other.

For this mark on the walls of the beginning and end of the line, on the lower floor and perpendirulyary mark hangers fixing points.They serve as points of support for the suspended structure.

mount hangers made plugs, the level at which the clip will keep the carrier support, adjustable.Now we need to connect with a plinth bearing and suspended from clamps.

Check the horizontal level of each carrier, adjust its terminals if necessary.

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Before finishing work, check that all the carriers are in the same plane.To do this, they attach a long perpendicular level.

When carrying frame is a flat horizontal plane, then you can proceed to the next stage of work.

process frame set can be seen on the video.

Installation

panel Before installing the panels needed to be done in these holes for fixtures.This is done on metal scissors.Calculate that the edges of the holes do not come into contact with the hanger.

necessary to verify that the cut and sanded smooth sandpaper if necessary.Sharp edges can injure the hand when installing lighting fixtures.

Now you can attach the rack to the frame and put on the ceiling projection of future electrical point.This will definitely bring the electric wire.

Wiring wrap in corrugated and securely fix the ceiling (panels you will gain, not seeing the posting, and a risk of damage to her self-tapping).

near each point provide 5-7 cm slack cord set, make sure at the same time that it is not near the carrier on which you will gain the rack.

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wiring diagram should be drawn on paper, there should also be a plan to make the frame.When repairing it helps to understand where wiring passes.

Installing rails as follows: perpendicular to the guide rail and fixed snap.The first rack from the wall is not cut, and the latter can be cut if necessary.

When installed all the panels, you can hang lights.

At this point we have completed rack ceiling with his hands.After finishing the walls around the perimeter attach decorative moldings.

Even if you have not had the experience of drywall constructions build with their own hands, you will easily cope with the assembly of rack and pinion design.

The above step by step instructions and video allow without difficulty draw room ceiling rails.

note two output that took place in the article:

• Rack ceiling - durable and convenient option false;
• Mount Technology strip ceilings are quite capable of even a man who had no experience of the finishing work.