How is the installation of ceilings "Armstrong"
The ceiling is one of the most noticeable parts of the room. It is first striking and creates a general atmosphere and volume. That is why when repairing an apartment, he should pay special attention.
Most builders from all types of work forThis surface is usually offered to install the installation of Armstrong ceilings. This is due to the fact that this material has a huge number of advantages that make it the most popular.
Advantages
Ceilings of this type are distinguished:
- simplicity of installation;
- the ability to hide life support systems and communications, leaving them to access;
- the possibility of organizing combined lighting.
The positive qualities of the installation of ceilings "Armstrong"has much more than other types of finishes. Suffice it to say that experts know this material in three words: reliability, simplicity, convenience.
Installation
First of all, it is necessary to makecalculations and create a sketch of the future ceiling. According to him should purchase materials and lighting equipment. At the same time it should be noted that the installation of the Armstrong ceiling, the price of which is relatively low, will cost the customer also inexpensively, which makes this type of material the most economical.
After the material is purchased and delivered,It is necessary to mark the walls and ceiling. For this, it is best to use a laser level or level. However, you can work with a water level or a plumb line. The most important moment in this operation is the perimeter marking, since it will be used to mount the Armstrong ceiling. The manufacturing instruction with the next step outlines the installation of special guides precisely for this layout. They are attached by means of impact dowels, which are mounted through special holes.
Further, the longitudinal guidesA distance equal to the width of the decorative panel that will be there. They must be fixed with special suspensions, while adjusting the position using the water level.
Further installation of ceilings "Armstrong"is the installation of transverse bridges on the longitudinal load-bearing profiles. They are fastened with special locks, which are at their ends and along the entire length of the profile. The distance between them should be such that they eventually form a square in which the decorative panel will fit perfectly.
Mounting of ceilings "Armstrong" gives an opportunityorganize the most advanced lighting in the room, hiding all the auxiliary nodes above the structure. Therefore, before the final stage, it is necessary to perform a complete installation of all necessary systems. Then, the selected panels are installed, which if desired can be pre-painted in the required color. It is thanks to this ability to change and modernize the panels, this ceiling is in great demand among modern designers and designers.
However, this type of ceiling cover has one big drawback. This design takes up too much space, which in our apartments is worth its weight in gold.
