Installation of chandeliers in a stretch canvas is significantly different from installation on a conventional coating. The specifics of the selection of lamps, safety precautions, types of fastening and many other nuances that you have to figure out in order to do the work yourself - in our article. Content:
- Features of the choice of a chandelier
- Chandelier mounting systems
- Mounting the chandelier on a hook
- Fixing to the mounting plate
- Mount on a cruciform bar
- Electrical connection
Installation of stretch canvases today is one of the most popular types of ceiling finishes. These designs have excellent performance characteristics and are manufactured in a wide range of colors and textures. Quite often, spotlights are mounted on the canvas. With their help, you can organize diffused lighting and embody interesting design ideas. However, a well-chosen chandelier can also complement the decor and create an interesting light effect.
Features of choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling
It is recommended to install chandeliers in rooms with high ceilings. Otherwise, its edges will be too low. The market offers a wide variety of models, but not all are suitable for installation in a stretch ceiling.
Under the influence of high temperature, the film canvas darkens and deforms, therefore, when buying a chandelier for stretch ceilings, you need to take into account several rules:
- It is not recommended to install a chandelier with a metal base in a stretch fabric. The housing may become very hot during operation, which will lead to heating of the material.
- It is advisable to give preference to models where the lamps are in shades. It is better that they are closed or directed downward (to the sides).
- The chandelier should not have sharp elements pointing upwards. They can damage the canvas.
- The optimal location of the chandelier lamps is 35-40 cm from the canvas.
- It is better to purchase a luminaire with many low wattage bulbs than several high wattage bulbs.
- When choosing, take into account immediately the type of lamps used. It is better that stretch ceiling chandeliers are designed for the installation of LED or energy saving lamps. If you decide to use incandescent lamps, then their power should be below 40 W (PVC cloth) or 60 W (fabric ceiling).
- To create high-quality lighting in a room up to 12 m2, a chandelier with four shades is enough.
- If the ceiling height is three or more meters, then models of chandeliers with several tiers are optimal.
Please also note that a luminaire that is designed for a particular type of light bulb may not be suitable for a different type of light bulb.
Systems for fixing chandeliers on a stretch ceiling
In order to correctly and reliably fix the chandelier to the stretch ceiling, you first need to decide on the type of fixation.
The methods for installing chandeliers are as follows:
- Hook … This method is one of the most reliable and proven. Anchoring can be done using a conventional anchor hook. When installed at the stage of building a building, it is fixed through the ceiling. In some cases, a special piece is attached to the hook for installation in the voids of a concrete channel. The hook can also be welded to the plate and fixed to the cover.
- On mounting plate … This technique is suitable for securely fixing compact chandeliers. Usually the plate is included with the model additionally with special fasteners or screw clamps and side threads.
- On a cruciform mounting plate … This attachment is also usually included with the chandelier. It is suitable for mounting medium-sized models of various shapes.
- On an I-beam mounting plate … Suitable for fixing large and heavy luminaires.
After you have figured out which chandeliers are suitable for stretch ceilings, and have chosen the type of fixation, you can start installing the device on the stretch ceiling. Work should be started even at the stage of installing the profiles, before stretching the canvas itself.
Mounting a chandelier on a stretch ceiling on a hook
After the profile for installing the ceiling around the perimeter of the room is fixed, you need to pull two pieces of fishing line from opposite corners. They will intersect in the middle at the point where the chandelier is attached and will be an indicator of the level of the ceiling.
After pulling the fishing line, you can start work, adhering to the following instructions:
- Do not forget to de-energize the room before proceeding with the installation of the chandelier.
- Using a special anchor or dowels, we attach a hook to the base surface. The end of the part must not be below the line.
- We stretch the canvas, ventilate the room and wait 24 hours.
- At the place of fixation, we glue a plastic thermal ring with a special compound. It is necessary to protect the material.
- When the glue dries, cut a hole inside the ring with a clerical knife and take out the wires.
- We attach the chandelier to the mounting hook.
- We install the decorative cap close to the canvas.
It is recommended to use a ring that is smaller in diameter than the decorative cap of the chandelier. This is a very important point, because after installing the luminaire, the peeping ring does not look aesthetically pleasing.
Fixing the chandelier to the stretch ceiling on the mounting plate
To implement this method, you will need two bars with a cross section of 25 cm2 and 30 cm long.
We carry out the work in the following order:
- Using an anchor or dowel, we fix the bars to the base ceiling. With a large gap before mounting the film, metal hangers can be used for fastening.
- We drill through holes for wires in the bars.
- We direct the laser beam from the place where the bars are attached to the floor at an angle of 90 degrees to the ceiling and make a mark. This will be needed so that, after pulling the film, it is easy to find the place for fixing the fasteners.
- After mounting the canvas, we make a laser projection from the mark on the floor to the ceiling and mark the place with a felt-tip pen.
- We glue the plastic thermal ring at the place where the wires are output.
- When the glue is dry, cut a hole inside the ring and pull out the wires.
- Remove burrs on the bar and grind sharp corners with sandpaper.
- With self-tapping screws, we fasten the bar within the thermal ring.
- We connect the chandelier and screw the decorative cap close to the ceiling.
Installation of a chandelier on a stretch ceiling in this way is performed with at least minimal skills in installation work.
Fastening a chandelier to a stretch ceiling with a cross-shaped bar
Before you hang the chandelier on the stretch ceiling, you need to prepare a piece of plywood 1-1.3 cm thick.
In the process, we adhere to the following order of actions:
- We fasten plywood at the corners to the ceiling with metal suspensions and anchor dowels 6 * 40 at the level of the future canvas.
- Cut out a hole inside for pulling the wires.
- We stretch the canvas and glue a plastic thermal ring in the place of the hole on the plywood.
- After the glue dries, cut a hole inside and pull out the wires.
- We fix the chandelier with a bar to the base.
- We fix the decorative cap.
Fixing with an I-bar differs only in the way the chandelier is attached to the base. Otherwise, the installation technology is identical with the installation of a cross-shaped bar.
Rules for connecting a chandelier on a stretch ceiling to power supply
After fixing the chandelier, it remains to connect it correctly, here it is important to take into account all safety standards and carry out the installation as follows:
- We clean the de-energized wires with a stripper or an ordinary knife.
- We connect the wires of the network and the lamp to each other.
- We connect the power supply and check the operation of the device.
At this stage, you can screw in all the lamps. If you use halogen models, it is advisable to carry out the screwing procedure with gloves.
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Understanding the question of how to install a chandelier on a stretch ceiling is not at all difficult even for a beginner. If you correctly approach the selection of a design, adhere to safety rules and follow the instructions given, the work will not take much time and will be performed as efficiently as possible.
