There was a time when the laminate was only a floor covering, but now it is attached even to the ceiling. Moreover, it looks very unusual and original. And, judging by complexity, then the finish by a laminate does not require special skills.
How to fix a laminate to the ceiling
What layers are the laminate on the ceiling
Upper (external) – laminated film made of acrylic or melanin resin. This protects the laminate from sunlight, pollution, moisture and wear.
Middle – is a thin paper, on which a decorative pattern imitates various textures (stone, wood, figures
Lower – is considered the main layer of laminate, responsible for the strength of the structure. It consists of fiberboard and chipboard.
Also, the laminate panels have additional layers that give the material water resistance. The laminate is treated with special tools that give increased stiffness and protect against deformation.
The laminate on the ceiling visually increases the space of the room, decorates the room, and also acts as a sound insulator. In general, this process is considered not complicated.
Work on the installation of the laminate is as follows:
Installation of the frame. A wooden frame is mounted, characterized by environmental friendliness and strength.
Installation of the laminate itself on a pre -mounted frame.
Learning to fix the laminate to the ceiling
First of all, take a look at the ceiling and evaluate its condition before starting the repair. You need to get rid of the old lagging plaster. Когда потолок полностью готов к работе, намечаем места крепления реек, используя рулетку. Most importantly, do not forget to spend electricity into the room.
Now you need to measure the perimeter of the ceiling. Then we calculate the length of the required number of racks for the crate. As a rule, they are attached to each other at a distance of about 50 centimeters. When all the calculations are made, we saw a certain number of rail.
We go to the ceiling, and drill holes in the intended places, using a punch (if concrete ceiling) or drill. We fasten the rails on the ceiling, approximately at a distance from each other 50 centimeters. We fix it with the help of nails. If the ceiling in the apartment is made of soft materials, fasten the crate into the screws using a screwdriver.
It is important to ensure that the crate during the fixing lays smoothly. If necessary, then the ceiling can be leveled using rails of various thicknesses.
We go to the wiring. We fix it in pre -planned places. It will be better. If all the cables and wires were protected by a special cable-channel, gafered tubes or sleeves.
Next, in the sheets of the laminate, we plan and cut the holes for the bulbs and ventilation.
We proceed to laying the laminate. You need to start from the left far corner and leave the gap between the sheets of the laminate and the walls of about 1-2 centimeters when laying. Here you can’t cope on your own, so make sure that someone is at your hand and supports the sheets of laminate.
Laminate sheets are attached alternately to a wooden frame with small nails. They are driven into the lower castle of the laminate not one at a time, but two pieces. The last sheets of material that seem large, you need to saw.
The work is almost completed, it remains only to make a decorative framing of the ceiling. A ceiling skirting board combined in color will help you with this.
How to fix a laminate to the ceiling
It would be nice to make a decorative framing of the ceiling. It is not difficult to do this using a skirting board suitable in color, and also install lamps on the ceiling.
Laminate on the ceiling is a new design solution that allows the premises to give a non -standard unique look.