Hole in the stretch ceiling: how to fix it correctly?
Stretch ceiling - a unique finishing finish,the cost of which is low, and the result is pleased with its impeccability. Justified is the use of such coatings in new buildings. Since it takes 2-3 years for shrinkage to stop more or less. In this period on the painted, gipsokartonnye ceilings appear cracks. The hinged remains the same as the new one. But what if there was a hole in the stretch ceiling? How to repair? Photo and instruction - later in our article.
How defects appear
At home, an unplanned holeappears quite unexpectedly from a shot cork of champagne or installation of curtains, ceiling skirting. Well, if there are small children in the family, then it is unlikely that such trouble will be avoided. For once, but it will necessarily arise. In these moments, you should not panic, but rather remember what kind of stretch ceiling (fabric or PVC) is installed, warranty or not, evaluate the location of the hole.
Guarantee cases
Sometimes the owners forget that they signed a contracton the installation of stretch ceilings, and it prescribes the responsibilities of the parties. Often happens that it is the factory marriage, poor-quality installation cause holes in the stretch ceiling. To guarantee cases when it is necessary to apply to the contractor, it is possible to carry:
- Divergence on the seam. In such situations, you should contact the company that was engaged in installation. There is a substandard installation, or a defective sheet is used, an incorrect cutting and a constriction.
- The formation of holes along the perimeter of the walls. This is a consequence of poor-quality installation.
In such situations, there is a warranty hole in the stretch ceiling.
Non-guaranteed cases
This category includes all the holes that have arisen through your fault. You can solve the problem drastically and replace the entire canvas or show wit and correct the error that appears.
Fabric Ceilings
With such canvases it is easier to work, but there are special features. And if there was a small hole in the stretch ceiling - how to repair your own hands? Let's consider some variants:
- If the hole is small, you can sew and gently paint the seam area with the appropriate color.
- For large holes, a patch is used. And, as in the first variant, it stains. The patch is inserted inside and gently glued with colorless glue. It is desirable to choose a cloth in the color of the canvas.
- The application or sticker will not only hide the unplanned hole, but also transform the surface.
For such work, the canvas must be dismantled.
PVC ceiling - hole near the fasteners
If such a hole was formed in the stretch ceiling,how to repair? The question is simple enough to solve. If the hole is small and is located at a distance of up to 150 mm from the fastening bars, you can try to tighten the ceiling by removing the hole behind the bar, fix it, cut off excess. But this option is suitable, if the canvas is not initially overstretched during installation:
- Secure the edges of the cut with paint tape. This will prevent further spillage.
- Remove the mounting bar from the side of the cut.
- Heat the film with a hair dryer and gently pull it to remove the incision.
- Install the fixing plate back.
This is one of the simplest problems when there was a hole in the stretch ceiling. How to seal it, we looked at. And what if the hole appeared far from the wall?
PVC ceiling: a hole far from the wall
In such cases, it is possible to provide the installation of a spot light device:
- Fix the edges of the cut with molar tape.
- Install the reinforcing ring under the additional element. It is installed with a special glue for film ceilings.
- In the formed ring make a technical hole for equipment, for example, under a spotlight.
- Install the equipment.
You can install deceptive devices (idle).
PVC ceiling and applications
Is it possible to seal a hole in a stretch ceiling in this way? Yes, this is one of the interesting options. In addition to repair, it is also a way to transform the interior, adding a twist.
A decorative patch is acquired -so that she could cut the cut. As a rule, they have a self-adhesive basis. A protective film is removed from it, and the application is carefully glued and smoothed. It is possible to remove not all the protective film immediately, but as the application is glued. This will help to paste it more evenly without bends.
If the warranty has expired
How can I seal a hole in a stretch ceiling inIn this case? If the seam is broken, then a complete replacement of the film will help. But if the canvas falls behind the perimeter of the bar, you can try to eliminate this defect, but first determine what caused this:
- Incorrect cutting, the fabric is stretched. In this case, repairs will not help, you will have to order a new ceiling. But it will be cheaper, because only the canvas will change.
- Low-quality clamping bars. If such a hole was formed in the stretch ceiling, how to fix it yourself? A new profile is bought instead of the old one. The clamping rail is removed. The cloth is heated. For this purpose, a heat gun is better. The ceiling is tightened and fixed with a new bar.
If you are not sure that you can determine the source of troubles and cope with the task, it is better to turn to professionals. They will be able to solve the problem qualitatively.
What defects can not be eliminated?
In some cases, repair the canvas will not bemeaning. This is if the seam parted and if a hole of more than 200 mm was formed. In the second case, even the installation of a patch or applique will not save, the hole under tension will diverge further. Therefore, the replacement of the canvas can not be avoided. Well, if the seam has broken, then it will not be possible to glue it on its own, therefore a complete replacement of the linen will be required. Since organizations involved in installing ceilings, will not be engaged in gluing old canvases.
So, we figured out how to fix a hole in the stretch ceiling.