In many apartments and private houses you can find stretch and false beautiful ceilings. They achieved their popularity due to the wide design performance, the latest building technologies and the quick installation of structures. The single-level version with the addition in the form of lighting elements mounted on the surface has become most widespread. But two-level beautiful ceilings allow you to add a twist to the room and create an original unique design. At the same time, they can be made independently, for this a special tool and desire will be required, and consultation of designers and builders will not be superfluous.
Training
First you need to free up space so that there are no difficulties during the work. In the absence of the possibility of removal of all furniture, they need to be rearranged in a convenient place and covered with a film. The ceiling surface is of particular importance: the degree of its integrity and evenness increases the quality of fastening and reduces the total number of works. Preliminarily, the amount of necessary materials is calculated, so you can not do without a project and a scheme. You also need to think about wiring and other points regarding power supply in advance.
Troubleshooting
Before you make out the ceiling, you need to thoroughly inspect its surface and remove the old coating. Application of the putty is possible only if there is no exfoliated plaster and cracks on its surface. In some cases, it is necessary to remove the entire finish up to overlapping, for example, in the presence of a dull sound during tapping and deep cracks. Then a primer composition with high penetrating properties and plaster are distributed. Renewing the plaster layer is indispensable if the plane is damaged by more than 40%. It is also necessary in the presence of irregularities and noticeable differences. Further actions can be performed after all layers have completely dried.
Layout
The most important step is to draw up a plan and calculations, for this you need some knowledge in engineering and design. It is necessary to outline the desired two-story gypsum plasterboard ceiling, mark the points of placement of lighting elements, protruding parts and niches. Next, the amount of materials is calculated by determining the perimeter of the room. It is worth noting that if during the measurement process it turns out that parallel wall structures have different lengths, a larger parameter is taken for calculations.
Installation of a two-level ceiling
Strength and reliability of the ceiling is increased by mounting and connecting jumpers between the frame profiles.
In the process of work, one cannot do without the CD profile used for racks, since sheets of drywall are fixed on it. Size is selected depending on the available features. It is worth noting that the installation of the second level is possible both on the ceiling surface itself, and on the supporting structures.
The calculation of the number of drywall sheets does not cause special difficulties, since they have standard dimensions. It is necessary to measure the space of the first level, divide the resulting value by the area of one sheet element. A similar method is used for the second level, while you need to take into account the vertical bars and the protruding part.
The best option is drywall with a thickness of about 10 mm, it has the necessary strength and weight characteristics.
The modern design of the ceilings is characterized by a wide variety, and one of the options for implementation is represented by the free center of the room and the location of the structure along its perimeter. Also, this type of finish allows you to install a stretch ceiling and at the same time reduce the consumption of building materials. It is worth noting that all work is preferably done with the assistance of two people.
Wiring
The places of installation of lighting devices are marked, the length of the necessary wiring and the total power consumption are indicated. Wires with the required cross-section are selected in accordance with the specified conditions. Also, you can not do without a cable channel, a special box and corrugation. The latter fixture is convenient in that it can pass through the entire bunk ceiling, while other materials require fixing on the wall. Dowels, screws and anchors are required for secure fastening.
After leveling the surface with a measuring tool, the height that the two-tier suspended ceiling without the thickness of the plasterboard sheet is determined is determined. Several marks are placed on one of the walls, after they are connected with a painting thread, a straight line will be obtained, which represents the level of the future structure.
Profile Lock
On the surface there are several points for placing the profile, in which holes are drilled with the required pitch using a hammer drill. The part is applied to the ceiling and screwed. Then all suspensions are fixed in the same way. It is important to monitor the perpendicularity of the line in relation to suspensions. Direct parts can only be used if the two-tier ceiling is 12 cm high.
To fix the profile of the first level of the structure, it is necessary to bend the sides of the suspensions so that there is enough space inside for the width of the profile. For high-quality connection of elements, one screw is screwed on each side.
Using a measuring tool, the mounting points of the crabs for fixing the transverse profile parts are marked. Crabs start behind them and snap into place, then fasten with screws.
After installing the frame part, you can do electrical wiring. Two options are possible: fixing the cable channel to the wall surface with a wire going through it or laying a corrugation from the point of connection to the power supply to the location of the lighting device. It is worth noting the need for a small margin of 15-20 cm in order to simplify the removal of the wire behind the two-tier ceiling.
Drywall Fixing
Installation of drywall sheets starts from the first level. For a more reliable fixation, screws are screwed at a distance of 25 cm from each other. When working with the lower level, it is important to be careful when trimming drywall so that it fits the existing profile length. Cutting the material does not cause difficulties, it is enough to cut cardboard on one side, break the sheet and cut the other side. Using a planer, you can even out surfaces if necessary.
Jumpers for the frame are made by cutting the CD profile using special scissors or a grinder. They are installed under the crab, click to it, then the connection is fixed with several screws. Due to the large number of fasteners used during the entire process, it is advisable to use a screwdriver.
Between the levels, the vertical parts of the drywall are fixed in order to hide the inner surface, and are screwed to the racks of the profile. If the bunk ceiling characterized by a curved contour or broken lines, a strip of the required size is cut out of the sheet and soaked in a container of water to a supple and soft state. Next, the part must be adjusted to the shape of the empty space and fixed.
The last stage of work
Installation is completed by creating holes for lighting fixtures. A low plasterboard border is glued to the edge of the prominent side of the sheet in order to hide the backlight. Then, the existing joints are treated with primers and putties. After complete drying, a decorative finish is applied to the bunk ceiling and the lighting is checked.
Tension option
Two-story stretch ceilings are simple in execution. Fewer materials are required, and the supporting structure itself is manufactured in a shorter time. Otherwise, there are practically no differences. It is worth noting that for this option the calculation of materials indicated above is not suitable, another project is also needed. The suspended drywall construction is mounted around the perimeter of the room, and the canvas itself is stretched in the center of the room. To create a two-tier ceiling, you can use the following algorithm of actions:
- The installation site is marked along the perimeter and the structure is fixed in accordance with the level. Actions are being carried out similar to those indicated above.
- To tension the material, the profile is fixed at the set height.
- The canvas and the room itself is pre-heated by a heat gun. Then you can begin to pull it alternately from all sides.
- Lighting is connected.
To make high-quality two-story stretch ceilings, you need to understand the intricacies of the process and carry out all actions with the utmost accuracy. One person cannot cope with the entire volume of work, there can not do without assistants.