Solving the question of how to choose luminaires for stretch ceilings requires two main factors to be taken into account: the amount of heat that a particular lamp emits during illumination, and the way the luminaires are fixed to the ceiling.
Type and power of lamps
The kind of lamps for finding out the question of how to choose ceiling lamps for stretch ceilings is very important. After all, the tension cover is rather capricious to temperature changes, so the lamps should not emit too much heat into the atmosphere during operation. The maximum temperature at which the stretch ceiling will not deform is 60 degrees. That is, the lamps should not heat the coating above this value.
The most convenient for use on the suspended ceiling energy-saving fluorescent fixtures , which produce little heat, while providing an even and sufficient amount of light for lighting the room.
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Another option when deciding how to choose the right fixtures for stretch ceilings is LED lamps. They look very beautiful, create a soft, diffuse light, pleasant for perception. Such lamps do not heat the ceiling, and are also considered to be among the most environmentally friendly.
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Other versions of lamps when choosing luminaires for a stretch ceiling are incandescent lamps and halogen lamps. These two kinds should be purchased with special care, because they can so heat the ceiling that it can even suffer, begin to drag on.
Incandescent lamps must be purchased with a maximum output of 60 watts.
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Halogen lamps for power should not exceed 30 watts. In this case, if you want to further protect yourself, it is better to stop the choice on the luminaires, whose plafonds or horns are located at some distance from the ceiling. The optimal distance is 25-30 cm. Then the heat will have time to dissipate through the room, and not to heat a separate section of the stretch ceiling.
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Choosing fixtures and chandeliers for stretch ceiling
The luminaires and for the suspended ceiling can also be separated in appearance. The most popular are chandeliers and spotlights. Of course, no light fixtures can be suspended directly to the tension ceiling, only the necessary holes are cut through, and the structure itself is attached to the hinged frame with hooks.
Choosing a chandelier for a stretch ceiling , you should stop your attention on the structures that are fixed on the hook-suspension. Carefully read what lamps will be used in the chandelier you like, and how close they will be to the surface of the stretch ceiling. Also it is possible to give advice on the choice of the form for the holders of tension structures with a glossy effect. If the chandelier's horns are pointing upwards, then you and all the surrounding people will see their inner part. It is better to purchase options with closed ceiling or close fitting to the ceiling.
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The decision how to choose spotlights for stretch ceilings depends on their type. After all, they can protrude above the surface of the ceiling or be drowned in it. In the first case, the point lights will not look so aesthetic, as we can see not only their front part, but also the thermo rings. But this type of fastening is more safe from the point of view of heating. The second option is aesthetically much more advantageous, but here it is necessary to acquire such lamps, strictly guided by information about the power consumption and the maximum heating temperature.
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