Stretch ceilings are very reliable and durable, and with careful handling can last a decade. However, from force majeure, such as flood, fire or damage to the canvas with a sharp object, no one is immune. Repair tension ceilings with their own hands allows you to avoid significant waste, but requires care and utmost accuracy.
Stretch ceilings - the sequence of repairs
It is necessary to know that in most cases, suspended ceilings, being damaged, are not subject to repair and need to be replaced. But still there are cases when the stretch ceiling can be saved. The repair sequence depends on the type of damage and the quality of the blade. The easiest way is to repair the cloth on a fabric basis. To repair stretch fabric ceilings, you can use fabric tape or fiberglass wallpaper. The patch is fastened to the damaged area in such a way that its edges adhere to the main coating, after which the paint is applied to the ceiling. In the case of slight damage, the stretch ceiling can still be patched with a kapron thread, and then paint the seam in the appropriate color.
When repairing the ceiling from a PVC film, do not forget to take into account the way the web is tensioned. If the wedge technology was used, and the damage is not far from the edge (at a distance of less than ten centimeters), the film is tightened around the perimeter and fixed with a wedge. And if harpoon technology was used, damage is sealed from the back side.
In the event that the sagging appeared, it is necessary to heat the linen, and then the stretch ceiling will take its former form. To restore the torn baguette, release it from the stretched fabric and secure it with new mounting holes.
The repair of the joint rupture, first of all, depends on the length of the damage. Not too large gaps are eliminated by gluing or stapling from the back. In case of a significant divergence of the seam, it will have to be restored on special equipment, and sometimes even it is necessary to completely replace the canvas.
Causes of damage to stretch ceilings
One of the common types of repair is the elimination of the fluid held by the stretch ceiling due to leakage. Stretch ceiling, in case of flooding neighbors from above, withstands significant water pressure and protects the room from moisture. The ceiling of the PVC film is stretched. To regain the previous tension, it is necessary to heat the film.
Tissue cloths in the event of water fall, as a rule, deteriorate. They immediately appear dark spots. In the case of a similar replacement defect, the entire ceiling can not be avoided. The only advantage in this situation is that for the tension of the canvas, you do not need to install the structure, which means that the replacement will be much cheaper than installing from scratch.
Some defects of stretch ceilings are associated with a poor-quality installation. When installing suspended ceilings, ask the company for written guarantees for the material used and the work done.
It should be remembered that in many cases, in order to perform the appropriate restoration work, experience and special equipment are required. If the damage to the ceiling is not your fault, and the warranty period has not expired, be sure to require the installer to perform the warranty.
It is recommended to repair and trim tension ceilings only if you are completely sure that you can do it. And if there is no such confidence and experience, it is better to turn to professionals.