The ceiling is one of the most visible parts of the room. He is the first to catch the eye and creates a general atmosphere and volume. That is why, when repairing an apartment, he should pay special attention.
Most builders of all types of work for this surface usually propose to install 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 by:
- ease of installation;
- the ability to hide life support systems and communications, leaving access to them;
- the possibility of organizing combined lighting.
The installation of the Armstrong ceilings has many more positive qualities than other types of finishes. It is enough to say that experts describe this material in three words: reliability, simplicity, convenience.
Installation
During installation, first of all, it is necessary to make calculations and create a sketch of the future ceiling. According to it, the procurement of materials and lighting devices should be made. It should be noted that the installation of 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. To do this, it is best to use a laser level or level. However, you can work with the help of a water level or plumb. The marking of the perimeter is considered to be the most crucial moment in this operation, since Armstrong ceiling will be installed from it. The manufacturing instruction as the next step highlights the installation of special guides for this particular marking. They are fastened with shock dowels, which are mounted through special holes.
Next, longitudinal guides are installed at a distance equal to the width of the decorative panel that will be there. They must be fixed using special suspensions, while adjusting the position using a water level.
Further installation of Armstrong ceilings consists in installing transverse jumpers on the longitudinal bearing profiles. They are fastened with special locks, which are located at their ends and along the entire length of the profile. The distance between them should be such that in the end they form a square in which the decorative panel fits perfectly.
Installation of Armstrong ceilings makes it possible to organize the most advanced lighting in the room, hiding all the auxiliary nodes above the structure. Therefore, before the final stage, it is necessary to complete the installation of all necessary systems. Then the selected panels are installed, which, if desired, can be pre-painted in the desired color. Thanks to this ability to change and upgrade panels, this ceiling is in great demand among modern designers.
However, this type of ceiling coating has one major drawback. This design takes up too much space, which in our apartments is worth its weight in gold.