For mounting on the stretch ceiling - the task is not from the lungs for who faces it for the first time. In search of optimal solution You will inevitably come across a number of questions: how to choose a chandelier for the stretch ceiling in low rooms, what a chandelier fastening is more suitable, it will not burn the fabric of the stretch ceiling from the lamp, etc. In this article we will touch on the most diverse nuances for which you should pay attention to when choosing lamps for the stretch ceiling.

Choose a chandelier for low ceilings - 2.50-2.6 m

Perhaps the main fear of choosing a chandelier at low ceilings is the following: And suddenly the chandelier ceiling will burn.

Of course, if you thoughtlessly buy the first luminaire, you can probably wait for such consequences. However, if you read this material, it means you have come to choosing thoroughly.

Do not forget the same rule: if you use incandescent lamps, then the minimum distance from them to the ceiling is 30-40 cm. (Depends on the lamp power). Nominable such space is enough to dissipate the heat of the lamp. Neglect this distance - and the ceiling will overheat, deformed, and therefore not to avoid its replacement.

Suitable under the stretch ceiling options for performing a central lamp in the room, perhaps two: either this is a ceiling lamp in the form of one solid glass beam-plate over which several lamps are installed, or still a real chandelier on a small leg, consisting of several horns. At the same time, the plaffones of this chandelier, the lamps in them and, accordingly, the light is directed down.

It is necessary in order to provide the necessary air gap between the lamp and the ceiling.

The lamp plate from which we started discussion should be provided with LED or energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps, since the base of the lamp with lamps is located directly on the ceiling canvas. These types of lamps with sufficient brightness are called the "cold" light lamps. Many people think that these lamps do not heat up at all. This is an erroneous opinion, since the Eternal Engine is not yet invented, i.e. All that glows - heats up, although to a lesser extent than incandescent bulbs.

If the above-mentioned options described above are not satisfied with you, and you definitely want a luxurious crystal chain chandelier, be prepared for quite big sacrifices, namely, not to fight your head about the chandelier elements. The chain will have to shorten up to a minimum.

At the same time, the candle lamps of such chandeliers will practically disappear into the ceiling web, violating the unshakable rule about the permissible distance, which means that the energy-saving lamps of the "cold" light will be necessary. Such lamps in the form of candles are already available in every economic store, but their design and glow, most likely you will not be arranged. After all, the crystal looks truly luxurious only illuminated by transparent halogen lamps or incandescent lamps.

If the ceiling height is 2.8 m and above ...

If you are owner high ceilkovCongratulations. Choose any type of chandelier, because you can really afford it! You are not mistaken with a choice if you prefer the chandelier on the suspension: it will harmoniously fit into space and will be as harmless to the ceiling. Although again, you are free to choose what you like, most importantly, remember our rule: from lamps to the canvases should be 30-40 cm.

Point lamps: "For" and "against"

There is a huge proportion of probability that when making an agreement on the installation stretch ceilingsRepresentatives of the company will offer you to choose an embedded lamps as lighting devices. In the market, they are now a great set: all sorts of cubes, balls, "berries" ... Eyes scatter.

The same models, only in a much larger assortment, including innovations of expensive Italian factories, you can offer online stores of lamps and specialized salons.

Undoubted pluses of point lamps with a protruding light bulb: an attractive price, simplicity and clearer installation, the effect of the result achieved (especially on the matte ceiling) in the form of glare and patterns. But most important in our case - such lamps do not overheat the ceiling. The main and, perhaps, the only minus is frequent burning of halogen lamps. Although a similar problem is solved by installing high-quality transformers and 12 volts lamps, or voltage stabilizers. In the case of tension ceilings, this will cause some difficulties associated with their installation.

There is one more, a slightly less popular solution - embedded "rims" for "recessed" lamps with a reflector (MR16).

These lamps are designed primarily as an addition in large rooms to the main lighting of the chandelier or as the main lighting, because at least such lamps do not give crazy glare, but you will agree, not all these glare can be like. The rims can be made of expensive or unusual materials, with an interesting texture and ornament.

There is one "but" when using "rims" on the stretch ceiling with standard halogen lamps with a reflector: the effect of the so-called "illumination", when you see the halo of light around the lamps, which is not very good. This light can highlight all the communications that the ceiling has hidden. The solution for today is the use of LED lamps that do not give light into the heading space. And no "illumination", only comfort and comfort! But by placing the LED lamp in the aforementioned "berry", the brightness from it will be relatively small, and the glare and, it means, beauty is significantly less.

The use of LED tape around the perimeter of the room.

A good way to highlight the room with soft scattered light, especially necessary to view the TV or a leisure conversation with the family, and in vain to part with money in imperative montage tape.

The electrician, gluing tape, must necessarily have a sad experience of it gluing under the stretch ceiling. Well, if such an experience is not needed, it is necessary to experiment with a piece of ribbon to avoid subsequent misunderstandings. In fact, the task is one, the only one - to provide a surrounding ceiling light light without the effect of a green-dirty strip at its beginning and points of the discrete luminescence of LEDs.

From myself, let's say that the most effectively LED tape illuminates a matte stretch ceiling at an altitude of 2.7 meters and above.

We hope that our tips will be useful, and you will avoid possible troubles and disappointments associated with an illiterate choice of lamp for the stretch ceiling. But no matter how much we did not write, and you did not read, forums and articles in magazines and the Internet (like this) will not replace alive contact with specialists in the field of lighting. After all, all the subtleties, tricks and solutions are impossible to write.

Have a nice choice and good repair!

If you decide to use a stretch ceiling in the interior design, lamps, and, more precisely, their choice may become the main problem for you. On the one hand, with their help, you can focus on certain areas of the room, changing its visual perception under specific architectural requirements. On the other hand, if you incorrectly select lamps under the stretch ceiling, you can easily spoil it.

Therefore, in order to avoid mistakes when choosing lamps under stretch ceilings, two things need to be taken into account: the material from which it is made and the features of each specific type of lamps.

For ceiling suspended structures there are two ways to install the lighting:

• The fixture is installed on the main ceiling, to which the plaffones are mounted, and the holes are cut onto the surface of the suspended structure.
• The lamps are embedded directly in the suspended ceiling leaf.

Installation circuit embedded in stretch ceiling lamp

Both of these methods imply that the lamps in the stretch ceiling should be chosen, given the degree of heating of the lamps and the material of the stretch design. Otherwise, one day, your ceiling can just darken or lose the form in the worst case - melt.

As a rule, the installation of fixtures for lamps and the wiring laying is performed before mounting the ceiling, so you can safely buy the light bulbs, and then, taking into account their specification, select the material of the ceiling coating.

They are glossy or matte, made of fabric, fiberglass or PVC, and are characterized by technical characteristics that directly affect operational qualities. For example, PVC coating is resistant to heating and humidity, so it can be used in almost any room and with any type of light bulbs. But the fabric coating is although it has a low thermal conductivity, but absolutely not resistant to humidity, so in the kitchen or in the bathroom, for example, it is not worth installing it.

Types of lighting for hinged structures

Lamps for stretch ceilings

The range of light sources is so wide and diverse that in the manufacturers catalogs it is possible to get lost. Ecola (Ecol), Maxus, Osram, Philips, Big and many others in need offer you point, halogen, diode, outer and built-in lamp for stretch ceilings. What to choose and why? Bowl of all the answers to these questions we are looking for themselves, by the method of samples and mistakes, in the end, the best options, but the misunderstanding time and losing money.

Let's figure out the advantages, disadvantages and features of each type. For example, we will take the catalog of the widespread brand Ecola (ecol) - in it, thanks to a wide model range we will be able to find all the types of lighting devices.

So, the ceiling lamps for stretch ceilings are built-in and overlaps, with an incandescent helix (ordinary and halogen), luminescent (CL / energy-saving), and LED (LED).

To choose the type of lighting, it is enough to know the main differences between them:

• Halogen is incandescent lamps, which in the cylinder contains gas (bromine or iodine). These lamps serve longer and are heated less, if you compare them with conventional incandescent lamps. Therefore, lamps embedded in the stretch ceiling, if you want to use incandescent lamps, it is better to choose with halogen bulbs.
• Luminescent - gas-discharge lamps, which, with mercury vapors, create ultraviolet radiation. Such lamps under the stretch ceiling will give a scattered, pleasant light, and save your money. They will serve at times longer than ordinary incandescent lamps.
• LED - lamps that are still called LED (from English Light Emitting DIODE), these are environmentally friendly and super-saving light sources. They are perfect for spotlights in the stretch ceiling.

Let's look at the Ecola catalog. Halogen lamps are not represented in it, but, as an alternative to replacing stagnation with hot halogen lamps, they offer a fairly good model GX53, but the range of energy-saving and LED models is quite diverse. Read more Consider the specific models you need further.

LED lights Ecola GX53.

Advantages and disadvantages of various types of lighting

Lamps under stretch ceilings using halogen lamps will allow you to adjust the angle of falling light, and, at the expense of power, create an effect visual expansion space. They will become indispensable, for example, in the bathroom, giving a small room an extra volume, and the glossy ceiling is even greater shine. However, such a lamp in the stretch ceiling has a minimum of two negative features: poor color Gamma. The emitted light and a reduction in the total height of the ceiling by 6-8 cm.

If you want fixtures to the ceiling with conventional incandescent lamps, you will always win in ease of operation and installation. The burned light bulb can be quickly and just replace. But, always need to remember that the number of lamps per meter square should be strictly limited - the installation of such a lamp in the stretch ceiling is fraught with overheating and deformation of the canvas.

What can we offer in connection with this issue of Ecola? Systems of adapters, splitters and cartridges for a wide variety of needs and any designer solutions. Excellent, go on.

Spotlights For stretch ceilings there may be two types depending on the location of the lamps: overhead and built-in. Such lamps are attached in the stretch ceiling quite simply, and due to the hermetic attachment platform, even indoors with high humidity can be installed.

Built-in lamps for stretch ceilings

The point lamp in the stretch ceiling will help to hide the possible surface irregularities, save space and money. And the mobility of the structure as a whole allows you to adjust the light stream in the desired direction. The only reason why you can not choose a point lamp in the stretch ceiling is its cost when installing. But, at the expense of its economy in power consumption, it quickly pays off.

Clamping connectors and ECOLA connecting boards will allow you to choose and build any designs from point items and connect all to one power source. Perfect solution, in my opinion.

Diode lamps for stretch ceilings give centralized panoramic volumetric and bright lighting. They visually increase the height of the ceiling, and fill it with highlights of refracifying rays. With the help of LEDs, you can implement almost any designer solution. Such lamps in the ceiling give a continuous uninterrupted light for several years - they have a record indicator of energy saving. This is the only type of lamps in stretch ceilings that do not have obvious negative indicators.

Ecola offers us a variety lED ribbons And components for them, candle lamps, balls, corn and, even reflectors - there is where to raise fantasies, embodying the idea of \u200b\u200bany complexity.

Overhead lamps for stretch ceilings

Overhead luminaires under stretch ceilings are simple, economical and easy to use. They are conveniently mounted on any surface, they have different equipment in the number and type of lamps. Such lamps can be complemented by power supplies, various electrical or electromagnetic devices and starting structures. This is superb a budget option For any room. In the Ecola assortment at least 5 main models of overhead and embedded lamps that are suitable for any type of lighting and interior due to the diversity of modifications and colors.

Specificity of the selection of lamps under the material of the stretch ceiling

When choosing and installing lamps in the stretch ceiling, you will definitely encounter certain restrictions that impose the type of finish (material) and the specific design of the ceiling itself.
One of the main rules will be the compliance of the parameters of fasteners dimensions of the lamp. Otherwise, the lamps in the ceiling simply will not hold enough to hold enough.

Then take into account that different material Differently reacts to high temperatures. The range of tolerances for the stretch ceiling temperature is from 0 to 60 ° C. Therefore, the LED and fluorescent lamps are used most often as lamps in the stretch ceiling.

If you want to use incandescent lamps, then it is better to install lamps under the stretch ceiling, and not in it, and be sure to consider how close to the surface there will be plaffones. Ideal parameters for such a fixture in the ceiling: 60 W for conventional lamps and 35 W for halogen, with plafones removed from the surface by 25-30 cm and directed downwards.

Original lamp for stretch ceilings

Energy-saving and LED lamps in stretch ceilings can be arranged as you like - they are less suspended.

If you decide to install point lights under the stretch ceiling, then you need to pay special attention to the body of the lamp itself. Especially if it is planned to use halogen lamps - when the housing is heated to the critical temperature, your ceiling can be melted.

That this does not happen - all housing holes must be insulated with a heat-resistant gasket or equipped with external details with low thermal conductivity. But, nevertheless, the best and absolutely safe option in the case of overhead luminaires will be LED elements.

Some Ecola models can even be installed in a tree or plastic without additional thermal insulation. In addition, the ECOLA catalog boasts a few models, as if specially created for the designer - golden and colored lED bulbswho will excellently look at the interiors requiring special solutions in the design approach and illumination.

Conclusion

As we see, the topic of lighting in the structures of stretch ceilings is quite wide and specific. The main thing, when choosing components, remember that they should be compatible on materials, and perform their immediate and aesthetic functions: to cover the space at the same time creating comfort and emphasizing the individuality of each room.

Do you want the stretch ceiling to serve as longer as possible and kept an attractive appearance? Then you should carefully treat the selection of ceiling lights and light bulbs for them. The well-thought-out lighting system will not only help create a cozy atmosphere in the house, but also will extend the life to your repair.

Why is it important?

Any light bulb is very heated when working and heats all that it comes into contact with it. Heat affects not only plafoons and lamp lamps, but also on the ceiling. Concrete floors Almost insensitive to this kind of influence, but for the stretch ceiling it can become destructive.

Polyvinyl chloride, from which most tension ceilings are made, poorly tolerate high temperatures. With a strong heating, it loses elasticity and begins to deform. For irreversible destruction, there is enough temperature in 110-120 ° C.

Incorrectly selected light bulbs for the stretch ceiling can lead to irregularities, cracks, yellow spots on the coating. In addition, with a debt heating, polyvinyl chloride highlights hydrogen chloride - gas with unpleasant odor, harmful to human health.

What light bulbs and lamps are better used for stretch ceilings?

Halogenks are presented in the current market in a large abundance of shapes and sizes. They give bright and smooth light, consume five times less energy than ordinary incandescent lamps and serve several years. As a directional type lamps, halogen lamps allow you to create not just comfortable lighting at the right angle, but also original lighting compositions.

However, to install these light bulbs, the distance between the tensionable web and the stove should be at least 7 cm. Therefore, choosing halogen lamps, pay attention to the final height of the room.

Energy-saving lamps

The lamps of this type almost do not emit heat when working, which is definitely good for the stretch ceiling. Unlike other varieties, the lamps do not give illumination behind the web, and also do not require a large space for installation. They are enough just 2 cm between the slab overlap and the stretch ceiling. And, of course, the main advantage of energy-saving lamps is a small consumption of electricity. For this, they can even forgive their high cost.

The disadvantages of the bulbs of this type include:

• Sensitivity to humidity - it is not recommended to use them in bathrooms.
• Also, many annoying a slow set of luminescence power - energy-saving light bulbs immediately after switching on dim, and the full brightness is dialing after some time.
• The light stream differs in shades from incandescent lamps and may be annoying for some time. But this is a matter of habit.

LED bulbs can work up to 50,000 hours, which is an absolute record of durability. In addition, they are very economical. A 12-watt diode lamp will easily replace a 100-watt incandescent lamp. At the same time, heating from it will be minimal.

You can easily find on sale LED lamps for any type of cartridges, which will make it easily pick up the lamp suitable for your interior. LEDs are undemanding to the installation process, look carefully and give a uniform and quite bright lighting of the natural spectrum. For stretch ceiling in little room Such light bulbs - optimal option.

Whatever the type of light bulbs from the listed here you have chosen, the general will be one - their price is noticeably higher than that of incandescent lamps. Of course, one-time costs for them will be justified by a long service life and safety of the coating. But how to be if the repair budget does not allow to buy expensive light bulbs?

Incandescent lamps for stretch ceilings

Mint's mirror lamp is best suited from all incandescent bulbs. Specialists advise the model E-14 with a capacity of 40-60 watts. One such light bulb will be enough for medium light 2-3 square meters premises. More than one lamp on the specified area is better not to be placed in order not to damage the web with overheating.

It is possible to achieve comfortable brightness of lighting in this case. The main thing is to choose a chandelier model, taking into account the type of ceiling coating. For a glossy stretch ceiling, the light bulbs are better so that the light flux goes up. The mirror surface will reflect the light, gently scattering it all over the room. With a matte surface, on the contrary, it is worth choosing a chandelier with plastic, directed down. Minions will be ineffective as embedded lamps.

How to choose a chandelier for stretch ceiling

Most often, during the installation of stretching canvases, embedded lamps are used. But if you want to decorate the sided chandelier room, it is better to buy it in advance. This will avoid linings when installing the canvas and lighting.

When choosing a chandelier, it is worth navigating not only on the type of cartridges and the interior of the room. Consider the design of the lamp. Flat models with a stretch ceiling are better not to use - they are very heated themselves and have a thermal effect of the ceiling. Ideally, the distance between the bulbs and the stretch ceiling must be at least 15 cm.

If you want to purchase a chandelier with plastic, choose models in which the light will be directed vertically up. For open chandeliers, on the contrary, it is better to stop the selection on models where the lamps are directed down or at an angle. Otherwise, dark spots in the direction of light will soon appear on the ceiling surface.

Embedded lamps

Most often, stretch ceilings are established due to the ability to abandon hanging chandeliers and make a convenient point backlight. What light bulbs are better for lamps built into the stretch ceiling? It all depends on which of the two types of lamps you decide to purchase.

Outdoor location of the light bulb

This is the optimal option for the stretch ceiling. The light bulb here is located below the ceiling cover, in the open space, due to which it is quickly cooled. The tension ceiling itself from the bulb is separated by a platform that acts as a coating protection role. Thus, the lamps of this type almost do not affect the durability of the canvas.

With the outdoor light location, you get a brighter room lighting due to the larger angle of dispersion. You can use any type bulbs - and halogen, and LED. The main thing is that their power is no more than 70 watts. And, the most pleasant, the lamps of this type do not require to underestimate the ceiling when mounting.

Internal location of the light bulb

For the stretch ceiling, they are recommended less and less. The reason is that the lamp, located above the ceiling coating, is worse cooled, and also too heats the thermal fuel of the lamp and the ceiling itself. In addition, the installation of such lamps is quite complicated. Made by an inexperienced master, it can damage and even to replace the ceiling canvase. Yes, and the stretch ceiling itself will have to lower at least 6 cm from the slab overlap.

Use cast luminaires of this type with stretch ceilings is unacceptable, again due to their strong heating. Choose stamped models and enhance them with additional thermal solutions - a lamp with a ceiling can not touch the ceiling. Light bulbs here are also suitable not all. For incandescent bulbs, the maximum power threshold is 60 watts, for halogen - 35 watts.

As you can see, subtleties when choosing light bulbs and lamps for stretch ceiling quite a lot. But if you are able to figure them out, your ceiling will serve you for a long time and look excellent.

Stylish and practical stretch ceilings are gaining momentum. With their help, the defects of the ceiling structure hide and visually increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe room when using reflective coatings. With such materials you can not take care of the purity and beauty of the ceiling. The article will talk about what lamps choose for stretch ceilings.

Organization of lighting

However, speaking of ceiling structures should not be noted its main component - lighting. Not only the appearance and service life of tensioned canvases depends on the proper selection of lighting devices and the quality of the sophods themselves, but also the safety of living.

• Placing lighting products is made in order to ensure uniform and comfortable lighting. Especially popular use combined optionwhere the traditional chandelier is complemented by point lamps. This technique will avoid the appearance of shaded corners.

Lamps for stretch ceilings photo

• Ceiling lighting should carry functionality. For the recreation area in the living room or bedroom, a soft, scattering glow is organized. Workstations (table in the office or kitchen) are brighter, they use directed flows here.

Basic requirements for luminaires for stretch ceilings

Elastic materials used for tension put forward their requirements not only to technical characteristics Lighting devices, but also in the way they are installed.

• Thin canvases do not withstand high temperatures, so the lamps should be followed. The shape of the lamps also has great importance. For installation, light sources are not suitable in the form of an open plate, as well as chandeliers on a short pendant with plaflues looking up.
• The luminaire case should not have transparent elements. In this case, the light streams will fall into the interpostral space, highlighting all the laid communications and the irregularities of the base base. Based on this, the devices are selected with a closed case. The presence of a reflective plate will serve as an additional plus.

• Installation of any type of lighting appliances is carried out on the main ceiling or specially installed profiles. Therefore, the design of the electrical wiring and the location of light sources is performed before installing the stretch ceiling.

Types of lamps for stretch ceilings

When choosing lighting products, it is important to follow not only the designer problem, but also take into account the number and location of the windows, the natural illumination of one or another room. Via competent organization You can increase the functionality of the room at times.

The market shows a huge range of ceiling lights for stretch ceilings, as they say "Everything that the soul wants."

• Products are divided by the type of fastening: suspended, embedded, shipping.

Suspended lamps

• Such type includes chandeliers and suspended lamps that are attached to the basic ceiling hook. The unsightly part of the design is hidden behind the cloth. Plafones or horns should be directed down. With this approach, excessive heating of the membrane will not happen, and it will eliminate the formation of glare on the glossy canvase.

• The selection of soffits on the suspension is based on the length of the rod, to which the housing is mounted. It should not be forgotten that a significant part of the rod falls on the interpostral space, in connection with which there is a risk of lamp location in close proximity to the canvas. Therefore, the suspension length is crucial.

Embedded lamps

• Luminaires are classified according to the type of design: fixed (shine strictly down) and swivel (s). The second species makes it possible to adjust the direction of light flow by changing the inclination of the lamp.
• Their installation is carried out in advanced work holes. To install, it is better to choose stamped models equipped with a special thermocol. Plastic rim prevents further sprawling of the panels and serves as a protective material from the heating with a lamp.
• Consider the following feature of the embedded devices - their technical part is hiding in the interporal space, so the distance between the basic and tension ceilings should be at least 7 cm. For some models, this parameter can be equal to 16 cm.
• Spotlights for stretch ceilings are available in various forms. Finding out products for any interior will not be difficult. They are placed in accordance with strict geometry or random order.

Venetic lamps

• This type of chandelier is popular due to its design. They are a compact solution to the lighting of a small area of \u200b\u200bthe room. The absence of suspension or its minimum size allow you to install sofa in rooms with low ceilings.
• The special platform reliably protects the cloth from overheating. If there are brackets with ceiling, you should pay attention to their location (up or down). Although the use of LED lamps removes restrictions when using such models for stretch ceilings.
• If the design is equipped with a hook, the mount is made to the hook on the base canvase. In this case, the distance coming to the interpostral space takes into account.
• Some lamps are fixed on the bar coming in the kit. It is important here to make the amplifying profiles in advance at the point of attachment of the device or install a block of a certain thickness, and in the membrane to do the technical hole.

Lamps for lamps

By and large for overheating, the tensioning canvase corresponds not so much the form of the lighting device, but how many lamps used. Certain standards and requirements are presented to their capacity, which can be confident in fire safety and the absence of film deformation due to the effect of high temperatures. They also affect the prices of lamps for stretch ceilings.

LED Strip Light

• A mansion in a number of soffits is a flexible board with diodes. It serves only as an additional source of light. The brightness of the glow depends on the density of the location of the LEDs. However, the total capacity in any case is not enough for full light.

• Nevertheless, the reduced light output acts as a decisive factor in its use. Especially in cases where there is a real need for its installation, and contacting the tape with a cloth ceiling cannot be avoided. Emitted soft light streams allow you to distinguish between space, it is beneficial to expand the interior accents.
• Its installation can be carried out both in the lumen between the stretch ceiling and the base overlap and on the outer side of the membrane. With a small internal gap (up to 2-3 cm), the LEDs are not recommended. In multi-level structures, the tape is paved in specially educated niches.

Incandescent lamps

• This type of lamps is more traditional and affordable by financial resources. They are used in open and closed sofa. However, they are strongly heated and adversely affect the canvas.
• For stretch ceilings from the fabric, lamps are used not more powerful 60 watts, from PVC films - no more than 40 watts. At the same time, the distance between them and the membrane should be at least 25-30 cm. If the lamp is equipped with a reflective plate, then this parameter can be slightly reduced.

• Light streams should be directed down. Otherwise, yellow spots from burnout will appear on the canvas, and the PVC film is generally deformed. Of the essential drawbacks, it is necessary to note the size of the base of the lamp, which is especially important when used in dot luminaires. The height of the cartridge can reach 10-12 cm, therefore, the interpostral space should be slightly larger.

Halogen lamps for stretch ceilings

• Compared to incandescent lamps, they have a number of advantages. Halogen provides a brighter flow of light, though only heat-yellow color, and the size of the base is much less. The height of the cartridge is 5-6 cm. Such a parameter allows you to use for embedded sofes on stretch ceilings with a small gap.
• Replacing and installing such a lamp is produced in gloves, usually running off with products. Fat stains left by unprotected hands crystallized and destroy the quartz glass, which leads lighting products into disrepair.

• For PVC ceilings, it is not recommended to use lamps with a capacity of more than 35 watts.

Fluorescent lamps

• Lamps in energy-saving luminaires for stretch ceilings are heated less than previous options and are characterized by efficiency. In addition, they do not give illumination behind the cloth, and they will need only 2-3 cm for their installation.
• High cost is easily compensated by saving electricity. Of the minuses, you can mark the slow set of the power of the glow and the meager selection of the exterior trim.
• Recommended power of fluorescent lamps from 40 to 60 watts.

LED lamps for stretch ceilings

• LED lamps provide a continuous glow over long years. At the same time, they are very economical and distinguished by a negligible amount of heat. Nutrition LEDs are obtained from DC low volts (12 or 24 V).
• The market presents both LED tapes and similar lamps with various bases. Therefore, it's not difficult to choose the products under a certain lamp (the main thing is that Sofit has been equipped with an additional connector).

• Of the disadvantages, it is worth noting the need to use a transformer, which is often installed in the interporal space. When it fails to get to it, it will be difficult without damaging the membrane. In connection with which the lamps on 220 V are advised to use

How to choose lamps for stretch ceilings

• The distance between the horns and the cloth must be at least 15 cm. If a PVC film was used, then for the installation of the lamp from the seam, it is necessary to retreat at least 20 cm.
• One built-in sofit is able to illuminate about 1.5 sq.m. Therefore, to use them as the main source of light by 25 sq.m. It will take about 15-16 pieces.
• Do not forget about the distance ratio between the slaughter of the ceiling and the base ceiling and the height of the lighting device. The length of the suspension of the lamp or the height of the sofitic base must be selected with maximum accuracy.
• To illuminate a certain zone, it is better to apply sep. Them rotary mechanism Allows you to send the light stream to the desired area. Thus, you can avoid excessive crowding large number Lighting products.

Installation of lamps on stretch ceiling

• Lighting devices on stretch ceilings are set somewhat differently than on any other ceiling structures. Even the lightest sofit, attached directly to the cloth will make it provisions.
• Fixation of lighting products is carried out before the membrane tension and on its completion. The fastener method determines constructive features a particular model.
• Regardless of the type of devices used and the type of fastening the process of their installation begins the same, namely with electric wiring. At this stage, you must install all attachments, lay the wiring and check its performance.
• The principle of connecting the power is the same for any lighting products. The main thing is to follow security measures and follow the connection scheme attached to each product.

Installation of chandeliers on stretch ceiling

The traditional way of fastening the chandelier is its suspension for an existing metal hook in the slab overlap. Here you should make sure of the reliability of the anchor and according to its length, because it should not be below the level of the membrane tensionable.

• At the outlet point, the chandelier on the canvas is installed plastic ring, thoroughly wrapped with glue around the circle;
• after drying, inside the ring cut the membrane;
• the chandelier suspension is fixed on the hook and connect the wires;
• next, all components are collected;
• the decorative cup is closed with an inesttic hole.

If there is no hook for any reason, it can be purchased at the fastener store. When choosing it, take into account that the thickness of the rod in 2 mm will provide support for the chandelier weighing up to 3 kg, 3 mm - up to 5 kg and so on.

Installation of sealing lamps

This kind of lighting fixtures in the kit have mounting bar (The metal platform to which the base of the lamp is fixed). For proper installation, you will need to perform preparatory work.

• Montage is held electrical cable. For its safety during flooding neighbors from above, it is recommended to use a plastic corrugated pipe. And special clips will help to exclude its sagging.

• A wooden bar, the thickness of which should be fastened to the basic ceiling with dowels or self-tapping screws. If the interposting space is quite large, you can use metal suspensions for drywall, which will allow you to adjust the distance to the panel.
• Hole under way electric wires Strengthens the ring.
• Before installing the platform, see the absence of burrs on it. Indeed, during the installation process, it is possible to accidentally hook a membrane.
• The bar to the bar is fixed by self-drawing, which must withstand the weight of the lamp. If the fasteners included in the kit are not suitable for any parameters, other hardware can always be used. If necessary, working holes in the bar are easy to drill in accordance with the diameter of the new fasteners.
• By connecting the connecting wires, the base of the lamp is installed. The base, as a rule, has a wide form, which allows you to hide the mounting zone. If the bar is narrow, then you can use decorative elementsSpecially designed for these purposes.

Installation of embedded luminaires (sofits)

• When installing point luminaires, two are taken into account important parameters - The distance between the slab overlapping and the web and the need to use the transformer. The location of the devices first indicate the paper, then the diagram is transferred on the draft ceiling.
• There are two- or three-core cable to marked places. At each point leave 10-15 cm wires to the reserve. A place is highlighted for installing a transformer (when using halogen lamps).
• Installation of platforms for lamps. Special suspensions allow you to adjust the height of the placement of instruments. The lower part of the suspension should be in a tight surface of the ceiling.
• After mounting the panels strictly under the points of installation of the sofita, rings protecting the membrane from further breaks are glued. After drying, the material is cut on the inner diameter of the ring. In the resulting holes produced in advance laid wires.

• Next, connecting through terminals, following the marking on the product (L, N, PE).
• Softe installation is made according to its structural features. The assembly instruction attached to the product will allow working without difficulty. The ring is closed with a lamp or decorative overlay.

In order for the choice regarding the type of lamps and their highlighted power disappointed, it is necessary to carefully approach this issue. Do not neglect any information received from consultants of shops, relatives and acquaintances or from the Internet sites. Any work be it wiring the power supply, assembly and installation of lighting products requires accuracy, accuracy and certain skills. If there are doubts about your strength, contact specialized firms that perform a spectrum of tasks at a high level.

Stretch ceilings are gaining popularity every year, because they are easily mounted and hide all the defects of the geometry of the room. However, we all know how important it is and what great value it has for comfort and a comfortable stay in the apartment. That is why in this topic we will tell you how to choose lamps for stretch ceilings, share with you certain nuances and rules.

For the stretch ceiling, 3 types of products are suitable - point, suspended and shipping. Let us dwell on each of them more details for the right choice.

Point

Point lamps are suitable for any room, be it a bathroom, bedroom, living room or kitchen. Design with such lighting can radically change the apartment, because the light can be done at different angles, in different places and even different colors! What could be better for experimental lovers and bold solutions?

However, for high-quality it is necessary to choose an experienced and verified master. Together with the specialist will be required to consider all technology before mounting work, choose the design of lighting devices, decide on their number and colors. By the way, it is believed that the rate of placement of products is 1 piece for 2 square meters.

Selecting a point option - the task is not from the lungs, but it is worth it! For example, we offer you a small photo gallery with designer ideas Such lighting:

Suspended

If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive option for lighting, we advise you to choose suspended lamps. Be sure to check that the hook in the draft ceiling will fit the way in the stretch and can be safely taken for the selection of a suitable lighting device.

The only thing you should not forget about is that the stretch ceilings cannot be overheated in any case. Consequently, you need to choose such a product so that the ceiling shake it with the ceiling. Not always this option suits and if you still decided to buy a lamp, where the lamp is directed up, we advise you to choose for lighting. In addition, make sure that the distance between them was at least 40 cm (this also applies to the sooping lamps) in order to avoid overheating.

Options for beautiful lighting suspended lampsYou can also look at the photo:

Venetic

To sealing lamps, most often include a variety of products that are attached directly to the ceiling. Good option Is installation big beautiful chandelier In the middle of the room, you can install small point devices around the perimeter. Here there are also their specific nuances how to choose the desired model, in particular, how the lamps should be located. It is best for the chandelier to choose energy-saving lamps to avoid excessive heating. If you have chosen another look, buy a device in which the plane will be directed.

Interesting design ideas with sewer products, you can see in the following photos:

Very important is the choice of lamp for the stretch ceiling. The best solution will be the purchase of a halogen and LED product. Such lamps, with properly located lamps, can visually increase the room, have bright radiance and are energy-saving. It is not recommended to use the usual incandescent lamp, since it has a property to heat and may be damaged.

What else do you need to know

Now you know what lamps are for stretch ceilings and what they differ each other. We bring to your attention some more secrets how to choose the right light device correctly:

• Before buying and installing the stretch ceiling, be sure to draw a plan for the placement of lighting and wires, exactly imagine what you need.
• When choosing, think about the reliability of the selected company. Remember that when breakdown, the product installed in the stretch ceiling, the replacement will be very problematic. Positive feedback and popularity was received by Ecola, thanks to the appropriate combination of price, quality and huge selection of models. It makes sense to stop your choice on these lamps.
• Extraordinary lighting devices will be combined with glossy ceilings, a matte film is suitable for the classic option.
• For the bathroom you need to choose moisture-resistant lamps in a special hermetic case.
• Whatever type of product you have chosen, be sure to find out their size and fastening method. These factors will be important for high-quality installation work.