The best suspended ceilings with lighting in Moscow

Perimeter lighting soaring ceiling

Modern ceiling lighting with LED strip
Soaring ceilings are now in trend. The term “floating ceiling” refers to a structure where LED lighting is installed around the perimeter.

This allows you to achieve an amazing effect. The ceiling is optically separated from the walls and begins to “float”.

Until recently, soaring ceilings were installed only in five-star hotels and elite restaurants.

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Those who never visit such places could only admire the photos of unusual interiors decorated with soaring ceiling structures.

Today this technology has become available to most people. You can make a floating ceiling in your apartment or house.

To do this, you just need to purchase a special profile with a gap around the perimeter for the LED strip.

For floating ceilings, you can use fabric of any quality and color - it doesn’t matter whether it’s matte or glossy. It's more difficult to choose the backlight color

The classic option is white LEDs, moreover, they give more light than multi-colored ones

When choosing an LED strip, you need to pay attention to the warmth of the light

For residential premises, it is better to use LED lighting with warm light.

A two-level soaring ceiling, like the one in the photo in magazines, looks luxurious in any interior.

To make such a design, you will have to assemble an additional level on a separate frame and provide for the possibility of installing one of the LED backlight levels around the perimeter.

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Two-level ceilings are a huge field for experimentation. In such designs, you can use translucent and perforated fabrics, as well as their combinations, plasterboard niches and boxes, multi-colored coatings, mirrors, appliqués, and photo printing.

Such a variety of possibilities carries with it some dangers. Elements may turn out to be incompatible, and as a result of experiments, the interior will suffer.

Therefore, when developing a ceiling design with lighting and other decorative elements, it is better to trust a professional designer.

The specialist will be able to pre-model on the monitor screen what this or that “masterpiece” will look like in reality.

LED lights

LED strips are the most convenient, popular, energy-saving means of lighting. They can be either one color or multi-colored (RGB). In this case, the color of the backlight can be changed using the remote control. By experimenting with different colors, you can give a room different moods. There are several different ways to install LED strips in a suspended ceiling structure, respectively, resulting in various types of lighting:

• perimeter lighting. The simplest and most inexpensive option. The LED strip is attached along the contour of the ceiling covering, as a result you can mount a simple single-level stretch ceiling with lighting.
• a floating ceiling is an interesting effect that can be achieved using a method similar to the previous one. The LED strip also emphasizes the contours of the ceiling, with the only difference being that a plasterboard box is mounted around the perimeter. Due to the lighting between the box and the ceiling, the illusion is created that the ceiling is floating in the air without touching the walls.

MSK Ceilings installs suspended ceiling lighting for its clients free of charge. Order the installation of a stretch ceiling with lighting by calling: +7(495)128-2808.

• luminous ceiling - this option will be slightly more expensive than the previous ones, because you will need more LED strips. But the result is very impressive - a continuous luminous ceiling sheet is quite capable of replacing even the main lighting in the form of a chandelier.
• Patterns of LED strips laid under the surface of the ceiling will be a very unusual and stylish decoration of any room. They can also be of any color, and although they do not replace full lighting, they look very impressive.

All of the above lighting options require taking into account the quality of the ceiling texture. For example, a matte coating best diffuses light evenly, without reflecting the lighting devices themselves.

Lighting accents

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Lighting fixtures allow you to focus attention on different interior items. For example, an LED strip will help highlight the geometry and contours of the living room

It is attached to special cornices or to vinyl sheeting using double-sided tape. The diodes glow brightly and are also economical.

When creating lighting for suspended ceilings, the lamps are either placed on top or recessed into the canvas

The glow of built-in ceiling fixtures is diffused and soft, which is important for bedrooms and individual areas in rooms.

Spots and pendant lamps can be adjusted and thereby correct the direction of the light flow. They are used to highlight indoor work areas or interior items.

Prices for single-level stretch ceilings

If you want to find out the exact cost of a single-level stretch ceiling in our company, then you should understand that it is formed not only by film and installation work. The price of a single-level stretch ceiling with installation is calculated based on the ceiling area, texture, type of lighting, the need for pipes and ventilation, as well as additional services for sound insulation and antifungal treatment.

Only here you are guaranteed to find the most affordable prices for suspended ceilings throughout the capital, as well as many discounts, promotions and bonus programs. It is possible to purchase a ceiling with an interest-free installment plan.

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Kinds

Perimeter ceiling lighting options

There are several types of ceiling lighting.

• Today, overhead linear ceiling lighting is very popular. Lamps with similar designs present simple continuous lines. They can be used both as main and additional lighting. With the help of such details you can create a very interesting composition, since linear lighting fixtures can intersect each other at any angle. Light compositions that move from the ceiling to the wall look especially interesting.
• For a multi-level ceiling, it is necessary to correctly select beautiful lighting. For example, for a stylish two-level ceiling, you can purchase a chandelier that matches the style, spotlights, special directional lighting bulbs, as well as economical LED or neon strips. A two-level ceiling covering with large lamps will look organic only in spacious rooms.
• Ceiling spotlights can be used for interior lighting. Such lighting devices are more powerful. Most often they can be found in museums, at exhibitions, in gyms, shopping centers, etc. The most popular are LED specimens. They are distinguished by their efficiency and bright light.

• Today, one of the most common are recessed spotlights. As a rule, they are compact in size. They can be installed in both hard and suspended ceilings. The main advantages of such lighting are its affordable cost and discreet design. Such specimens are used to decorate any room, be it a cozy living room or a small bathroom ceiling.
• Suspended ceiling chandeliers look harmonious in many interiors. They can have a variety of shapes and sizes. The choice of these lighting fixtures largely depends on the layout of the room and the height of the ceiling. For example, for a room with low ceilings, you should not choose a chandelier that is too bulky. Visually, it will reduce the already modest space. A luxurious large chandelier can be hung in a spacious room. With the help of such a detail you can complete the interior.
• The most flexible ones are flexible lamps. These include bright neon tubes of different lengths, duralight cords and LED strips. Such elements can be installed under a suspended ceiling, between different levels of the ceiling and plasterboard structures, as well as along ceiling plinths. You can install these lighting fixtures yourself. This will not take much effort and time. It is worth noting the durability of flexible systems. They do not consume a lot of electricity and do not require maintenance.
• Not so long ago, track lighting structures began to be used to decorate home interiors. Initially, they were complemented by shopping centers and office spaces, but today they are often found in home settings. Such structures consist of a system of lamps attached to a busbar - a rail no more than 3 m long. The rails are fastened into a certain combination using various connecting parts of different shapes.

• The most popular are L-shaped, straight, cross-shaped and rectangular designs. They are attached directly to the ceiling and are lowered down using special cables. Several different lighting fixtures can be located on one base.
• Track lamps on rods have a modern design. Such options are used to decorate any room: from the kitchen to the bedroom. They come in different shapes and sizes. Most often, these options are made of metal and are ceiling holders of various sizes with lampshades attached to them. Such lighting looks organic in modern interiors. Classic ensembles should not be supplemented with such lamps.

Single-level stretch ceilings in the interior

Installing a single-level stretch ceiling can solve many problems. Behind the flat surface of the ceiling you can easily hide various defects in the base ceiling, ceilings, pipes, ventilation, etc. A stretch ceiling will provide excellent protection for furniture and household appliances in the event of flooding by neighbors, and thanks to its unique properties, it can even be installed in kitchens and bathrooms where there is high humidity and temperature changes.

If you cannot decide which stretch ceiling to choose, PVC or fabric, then you should proceed from the characteristics of the room. PVC stretch ceilings are more affordable due to their glossy texture; due to the mirror effect, you can visually increase the area of ​​the room and raise the ceilings. Matte textures are a universal option and fit perfectly into almost any interior style, however, most often such finishing materials are used for installation in classic interiors. Fabric single-level stretch ceilings are more durable than PVC, and are also characterized by increased environmental friendliness, due to which their installation is recommended in children's rooms and medical institutions. Fabric products also have increased heat resistance and can be installed in unheated rooms (garages, verandas, country houses, etc.).

You can make a single-level stretch ceiling truly exclusive using photo printing or artistic painting. By applying a pattern to the stretch ceiling canvas, you can focus on the theme of the interior, for example, choosing stretch ceilings with images of fruit for the kitchen, and with designs on a marine theme for the bathroom.

What is LED strip lighting?

Even modern neon and halogen lamps are inferior to LED lighting, since such lighting devices have a budget price, are durable, energy-saving, shine brightly, are suitable for any ceiling (they can also be installed on tension structures), and are also available in a variety of colors. In addition, do-it-yourself LED ceiling lighting is available to anyone, since its installation does not require any special skills or knowledge.

The use of LED strips in the design of suspended ceilings allows you to achieve different lighting and decorative effects that are difficult to achieve when using standard lighting: smooth changes in lighting color, glow brightness, contrast, etc.

There is a backlight, which is a flexible tape. It contains LEDs, conductive tracks and resistors. At first glance, it looks very much like a thick dropper with wires at the end. With them, this lighting device is connected to the power supply. On one side of the tape there is an adhesive tape with which the backlight is attached to the desired place. There is also a recessed diode lamp, but working with a strip is much easier, since any adult can install it with their own hands. Both the first and second options can be combined.

Strip diode lighting is also convenient because with the help of a dimmer and an RGB controller you can control the brightness and colors with your own hands and, thanks to this, you can even create a “floating ceiling” with such lighting or create a “starry sky” effect with the same lighting. Due to the elasticity of the LED backlight, you can make configurations of any complexity, since it easily bends at different angles, without losing its strength. It is also often used for stretch ceilings. If such a lighting device is dropped from a great height, it cannot be broken, which makes it unique compared to other similar devices.

When starting to install the lighting, you should decide what it will be like. If it is built into the ceiling, then you will immediately need to make a hole for the lamps.

LED lighting in the form of a strip is used not only on plasterboard ceilings. With its help you can make an advertising illuminated sign, decorate your landscape with your own hands, illuminate the façade of any building with illumination, and it is also suitable for a stretch ceiling. In a word, such lighting makes any designer’s fantasy come true. Various figures look very beautiful on a plasterboard ceiling, which, provided that the tape is installed correctly, seem to float in the air. This is truly an amazing sight. So, since plasterboard structures are the most popular, many will have a question about how to properly install diode lighting on such a suspended ceiling with your own hands and what will be needed for this?

In order to install LED lighting on a suspended ceiling, you first need to prepare a niche for it. To do this, the main ceiling is covered with sheets of plasterboard. Next, you install the niche yourself. This will be discussed in more detail below.

It is important to note that since drywall itself is not such a strong material to support an additional hanging tier, the frame for it must be attached directly to the upper level rails. So, how to make a niche to decorate the interior of the room with LED lighting?

What are the advantages of single-level stretch ceilings?

1. Single-level stretch ceilings only slightly reduce the height of the walls (up to 4 cm), which is especially important for owners of low rooms.
2. Also, the structures are easy and quick to install, which will be appreciated by people whose time is scheduled in minutes. In addition, they look aesthetically pleasing, making them an excellent backdrop for the entire interior.
3. Single-level stretch ceilings have more options for decoration. You are given the opportunity to choose the color and texture of the canvas, which, by the way, is an excellent canvas for printing.
4. Additional advantages of such ceilings include ease of maintenance and environmental friendliness, as well as a complete absence of static and heat resistance. Dust will not settle on the surface, and the appearance will not fade over time.

Plasterboard ceiling with built-in lighting

A plasterboard ceiling with built-in lighting is a very popular design solution. This is a practical, functional and stylish way of finishing.

Here you can successfully combine different types of lamps, and by adjusting the color content and lighting power it is easy to change the visual-spatial perception of the room.

The structure must have the following properties:

• Durability, strength and reliability;
• Absolute safety and reliability of the mounted lighting;
• Aesthetics and originality of design;
• Getting a flat ceiling;
• Under the suspended ceiling it is convenient to discreetly place various communications (wires, ducts, etc.);
• If desired, the design of a plasterboard ceiling can be made completely consistent with the design concept of the room as a whole.

Wear resistance and strength of the structure will be ensured by the use of a rigid metal profile and thin ceiling plasterboard. A bright LED strip of the desired color is perfect for illumination. or combinations thereof.

Why is it recommended to use thin drywall rather than thick sheets almost a centimeter thick?

This was done for a reason. Due to the lightweight material, the weight of the ceiling structure is significantly reduced, as is the total load on the fastening elements.

By and large, gypsum plasterboard for a suspended ceiling does not require great thickness and high strength, because its cladding is not subject to significant mechanical stress. A little more than 0.5 mm is the most suitable thickness of this material for a ceiling structure.

The metal profile has similar advantages.

Such structures, with their low weight, have excellent strength when compared with a wooden slatted lattice.

LED lighting for plasterboard ceilings

What are the benefits of LED backlighting? Why do consumers prefer non-halogen lamps, and this type of spot lighting? After all, quite recently there was no worthy alternative to halogen products.

The advantages of LEDs are obvious:

• With excellent brightness, such a lamp consumes significantly less energy compared to any other source;
• It actually does not heat up even after burning for a long time. In other words, the possibility of its overheating, which could cause a fire in the structure, is completely eliminated;
• Such an element is much more compact than other lighting devices, and therefore it can be used in design as conveniently as possible. Indeed, due to its size, it can be easily disguised even by minor decorative elements;
• Has an impressive service life;
• Affordable price;
• Easy to install.

There are LED strips with a universal glow and monochrome. The latter emit only one color - white, blue, red or green. Unique ones can change their shade. The lighting is controlled from the remote control. the team can change not only the hue, but also the intensity of the glow.

Plasterboard ceiling design: lighting device

Illumination for such a structure can be done in one of two ways - hidden or open. The latter is completely easy to install. A hole is made in the suspended ceiling according to the required dimensions, and a lamp is placed in it. When using this method, the lamp should not weigh more than ten kilograms.

The fact is that the cladding and frame of the ceiling structure do not have high load-bearing capacity.

If hidden lighting is chosen as the design. then the lighting fixtures are located between layers of drywall, in a niche made for this purpose.

With this device, the light beam is directed not downwards, but onto the ceiling itself. Reflecting from its surface, it creates a magnificent effect.

Prices for suspended ceilings with turnkey lighting

The price for a standard stretch ceiling with lighting includes: ✔

Premium class canvas with harpoon (PVC or Fabric)
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Special aluminum profile (reinforced)
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Installation
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LED strip, power supply and control There is no estimated cost for such a ceiling, everything is quite individual for each specific case.
But to understand what amounts we may be talking about, you can look at the specifications in the PRICES Estimated prices for illuminated ceilings

• Stretch ceiling in the kitchen 8 sq.m.

  16850 rub.

• Stretch ceiling in a room of 15 sq.m.

  24300 rub.

• Stretch ceiling in a room of 18 sq.m.

  37400 rub.

• Stretch ceiling in the bathroom 5 sq.m.

  26800 rub.

• Stretch ceiling in the bedroom 12 sq.m.

  29600 rub.

• Stretch ceiling in the kitchen 10 sq.m.

  33750 rub.

• Stretch ceiling in the corridor 9 sq.m.

  35400 rub.

• Stretch ceiling in the living room 26 sq.m.

  77850 rub.

LED strip pattern

If you attach an LED strip or lamps directly above the canvas, from the “underside” of the ceiling in the form of a geometric pattern, you will get a very effective design in terms of design.

This design looks beautiful and unusual. When turned off, the backlight is completely invisible, and the ceiling looks like a standard, unremarkable tension structure.

But if your soul asks for a holiday or guests come to the house, if you need to celebrate an anniversary, New Year, birthday, or you are just having a party, then just turn on the lighting and an ordinary room will be transformed.

Lighting fixtures are fixed to the tension fabric in the right places. This way you can paint entire pictures from light bulbs of different colors.

In this option, it is possible to connect several modules separately, which allows you to change the color and contours of the backlight.

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Not every canvas is suitable for patterned lighting. It needs to be able to transmit light rays.

Glossy films do not have this ability, since they are not at all transparent, but a matte film can be used.

In addition to the requirements for the quality of the ceiling covering, there are wishes for the installation of the decor itself.

If the lighting is done using LED lamps, then the distance between them and the canvas should be at least 15 centimeters.

Otherwise, the lamps will stand out as color spots on the surface of the ceiling. Because LED lights will take away some of the height from the room, the room will appear lower.

An LED strip may again be a way out. It can be pulled just two to three centimeters from the surface of the canvas.

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It is lightweight, fits comfortably, does not heat up and does not damage the fabric. Theoretically, an LED strip can last forever.

Its light just dims over time, with white LEDs dimming faster (after about 10,000 hours). Red, blue, green and yellow LEDs will last three times longer.

One of the options for using LED lighting is the “Starry Sky” ceiling. LED light bulbs are placed pointwise above the suspended ceiling very close to its surface.

When the backlight is turned on, part of the ceiling will remain dark, only the LEDs will shine through the canvas, creating the impression that there is a starry sky above.

And finally, it is worth noting that LED strip is not the only way to decoratively illuminate a stretch ceiling. For the same purpose, you can use flexible neon tubes and duralight cord.

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Stretch ceilings with lighting

Stretch ceilings are very multifaceted - 3D drawings, photo printing, multi-stage structures, imitation of the starry sky. But none of them can compare with illuminating a stretch ceiling with an LED strip from the inside. This type of finishing allows you to create masterpieces: sunny and starry skies, light music, the effect of a transparent roof, the illusion of lightning, luminous geometric patterns - the list is almost endless. There is no need to list all the design possibilities to understand that LED stretch ceilings from Asta M are a very special decor that can turn even a nondescript room into a work of art!

LED lighting - the best materials for flawless shine

Creating a stretch ceiling with LED lighting is a rather difficult task that not everyone can cope with.
The difficulty lies not only in the intricacies of working with electrical appliances, but also in choosing suitable materials. An impeccably beautiful LED ceiling will only be achieved if you use:

• Translucent canvas - it is necessary that it transmits light well.
• Aluminum baguette frame - suitable for working with LED devices much better than plastic.
• LED strips are monochrome or RGB; the latter option requires a diode glow controller.

Our company carries out orders of any complexity. We can create a single luminous plane, which will become a complete replacement for conventional lighting fixtures, or designer patterns using LED strips.

Ordering a suspended ceiling with perimeter lighting or other unique design from us is convenient and profitable. We guarantee high quality, fast installation and affordable prices. Our company provides all the necessary materials for the installation of illuminated tensile structures of any complexity.

LED backlighting – reliability and safety

Ceiling decoration with LED strips looks very beautiful both day and night. When turned off, this decor is invisible, but once you turn on the lighting, the room is completely transformed! LED stretch ceilings not only have a magnificent appearance, but also many other advantages:

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  minimum size - the LED strip is only 2.5 mm thick, so the ceiling level practically does not drop;

• flexibility of LEDs - the backlight can be given any shape;
• long service life - LED strips last at least 10 years;
• fire safety - diodes do not heat up, which means they do not create a fire hazard and do not damage the tension fabric;
• variety of colors - it is possible to install both monochrome and RGB color tapes, with the ability to adjust shades;
• low power – low power consumption;
• The brightness of the LED strip is much higher than its analogues;
• aesthetic value - the ability to create sophisticated and creative design.

One of the most convenient, safe and impressive types of suspended ceiling decor is LED lighting. A colored ribbon shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow, a completely shining ceiling, creative design effects - all this can be realized by our company.

You can order in Moscow the installation of tension fabrics with LED strip or the materials necessary for the installation of such a structure, with delivery to any region of the Russian Federation. LED ceiling lighting is a chance for everyone to create a unique design that will completely transform the interior and make the room inimitable.

LEDs

LED ceiling lighting received special recognition as soon as it appeared on the shelves.

LEDs, although they are not yet very cheap, more than pay for their cost with their inherent qualities:

• bright, even light output;
• low power consumption;
• long service life.

LEDs of various colors for ceiling lighting

Increasingly, designers are choosing LED ceiling lighting when, when installing suspended ceilings or multi-tiered panel structures in an apartment, the question arises about choosing light sources. This type of lighting is especially harmonious for suspended ceilings.

In this case, unlimited imagination will allow you to create truly enchanting lighting masterpieces using LED strips.

Stretch ceilings illuminated with LEDs immediately attract everyone's attention with their unusualness. Just imagine that with just one click of a button you can turn an ordinary city apartment into a romantic corner or a bright, sparkling discotheque

To do this, you just need LED lighting.

Glossy stretch ceilings in combination with LED lighting look very beautiful

Installation of LED strips

Having decided to use original light in your interior, you should carefully study how to make LED lighting on the ceiling. Most often, double-sided tape is used to secure LED strips.

If the tape is self-adhesive, then the installation process is simplified:

• thoroughly degrease the mounting surface;
• remove the protective layer from the tape;
• Press the tape firmly to the installation site.

As a rule, LED strip is sold in the form of winding on a reel 5 m long. The cutting frequency of the LED strip for the ceiling, depending on its type and the density of the LEDs on it, ranges from 3 or more.

To decorate one room, three strips are usually enough, since when connecting more components in series, excess current flowing through the first sections of the circuit can cause such lighting to quickly fail.

Instructions for installing LED lighting on the ceiling using a decorative cornice

The tape selected in length and color must be properly secured:

1. Typically, the LED ceiling strip is placed between the baseboard and the ceiling (“slit light”) so that the LEDs are not visible from below.
2. Careful selection of the distance at which the levels of the ceiling structure are located between each other will ensure that the intended lighting advantageously emphasizes its individual parts or the entire upper tier.

When installing a strip with LEDs, simple rules must be followed:

• handle the tape carefully, try not to damage it;
• if it is necessary to create curved sections, remember that the minimum bend of the tape can be a radius of at least 2 cm;
• observe polarity when connecting;
• First connect the controller to the power source and only then the tape itself.

Multi-tiered suspended ceiling with LED lighting

The combined lighting of a multi-tiered ceiling will look great if an exclusive chandelier with LED lighting around the perimeter is chosen as the central element.

Not continuous ceiling lighting, but “islands” looks very original. In this case, the strip can be replaced with LED tubes. You can use suspended ceiling lighting with LEDs that are hidden by its canvas.

LED lighting behind a suspended ceiling can look very impressive

Before making LED lighting on the ceiling, you should take into account a lot of nuances. For a harmonious combination of all the components of the style that needs to be created in each specific case, you should pay close attention to every detail. It is necessary to take into account the total area of ​​the room, its configuration, the presence of doors and windows, and the height of the ceiling.

Choosing and installing lamps correctly is a kind of art. And well-organized LED ceiling lighting with your own hands will create comfort and peace in the house, pleasing the owner for a long time and not requiring immediate replacement.

Design of a stretch ceiling in a nursery

In a nursery, practicality, versatility and safety come to the fore, and here stretch ceilings have no equal. They can also be bright, colorful, with any designs and prints.

Stretch ceiling in a small nursery

PVC film is the most practical material for a nursery, because it is almost impossible to spoil, and it is not expensive. For a small room, avoid bulky figured structures and too bright colors on the ceiling.

Two-level stretch ceilings in the nursery

Little children are always delighted by unusual solutions - bright geometric shapes, flowers or colorful abstractions. Painting all the walls with colored spots is not the best idea, but a suspended ceiling with separate two-level elements will be very useful.

Matte stretch ceilings in the nursery

The nervous system of a growing organism is much more sensitive to any stimuli, including color and light. Therefore, laconic, monochromatic stretch ceilings, like the rest of the decoration around, are better suited for hyperactive children.

Glossy stretch ceilings in the nursery

A child's room always needs many areas: for sleeping, for playing, for studying, so the issue of space is especially acute. A glossy ceiling not only smooths out the situation, but also delights the little ones with the play of reflections.

Stretch ceilings with photo printing in the nursery

Space galaxies, abandoned forests, luxurious castles, mysterious caves and pirate ships - what they turn children into to please their precious child. And here stretch ceilings with a suitable thematic pattern would be appropriate.

Stretch ceilings with lighting in the nursery

Lighting is another bright element that always delights children. Create several color modes and both preschoolers and teenagers will go crazy.

How to do the installation yourself

LED ceiling lighting has a huge advantage - it is very easy to do it yourself. As a rule, LED strip is produced self-adhesive. If there is no adhesive layer, you can use double-sided tape for this purpose. Before you start making hidden ceiling lighting, the tape should be thoroughly degreased, its surface should be cleaned, after which you need to remove the protective layer and press it to the ceiling surface.

People who are interested in how to make ceiling lighting with their own hands should know that this is not a difficult task at all. Almost every man who has the desire and a little patience can cope with it. In stores, the tape is sold in reels of five meters. It is believed that one room requires 15-20 meters. This length is considered optimal so that the elements do not burn out due to overvoltage. In case more LEDs are required, it is recommended to separate them into different power supplies.

When a suspended plasterboard ceiling with lighting has several levels, the distance between them is selected taking into account the efficiency of the LED strip. If the distance is too small, the light will be uneven and the LED dots, as well as the black spaces between them, will be visible. If the distance is large, then the light will have time to dissipate on its way to the upper level. As a result, the quality of lighting will deteriorate greatly.

In order to visually expand the area of ​​the room, it is recommended to install the tape along the side walls. To visually reduce the area, the tape is installed in a semicircle. It is best to install LEDs in such a way that they are not visible from below, but only diffuse light. This effect can be achieved by placing the tape under the cornice.

LED strips for installation on a plasterboard ceiling with backlighting have markings through three LEDs. For this reason, cut the tape only along the marked lines. If a cut is made in the wrong place, the two outer LEDs will not light up. After this, you need to use a soldering iron to solder the wires to its contacts. To prevent the diodes from overheating, you should use a soldering iron with a power of no more than 25 watts. After this, all that remains is to power the tape. For suspended plasterboard ceilings with backlighting, a voltage of 12V or 24V is required to power the LED strip. To reduce the network voltage from 220V you will need to buy a switching power supply. It should be taken into account that the power of this power supply must be no less than the power of the tape itself. Otherwise, the protection will not allow the power supply to work. It is preferable to use a compact power supply unit to illuminate a ceiling with LED lighting, because a large unit will look too rough and heavy. The turning radius of the tape must not exceed 20 mm.

So, to summarize, we can say that anyone with some home craftsman skills can install such lighting with their own hands. Moreover, LED strips have made this type of design accessible to every person who knows how to do anything with their hands and has artistic taste.

Advantages of LEDs

Thanks to LED ceiling lighting, the room becomes both cozy and very stylish. Compared to other types of lighting, LED lamps have many advantages:

• They are suitable for almost any ceiling, although most often they are installed on a suspended ceiling.
• They consume much less electricity. They are fifteen times more economical than conventional incandescent lamps.
• Such lamps have a significant shelf life. Without replacement, they can last up to 120 thousand hours.
• LED lamps shine brightly.
• It is possible to control colors.
• You can make luminous figures of almost any shape.
• They are safe to use.

LEDs can dramatically change the appearance of a room. She can turn a room into a dance hall with bright lighting that flickers to the beat of the music. And, on the contrary, you can make a romantic and mysterious room from a brightly lit room. The only drawback of an LED lamp is its relatively high cost compared to others. But, since it lasts much longer, the savings are quite significant.

Advantages

Stretch ceiling structures with lighting have several advantages:

1. A ceiling with the lighting turned off is indistinguishable from a regular stretch ceiling: the LED strip does not stand out in any way.
2. This is a universal option for decorating a room. A stretch ceiling with lighting looks equally good in a living room, kitchen, nursery or office space. It is worth noting that this ceiling finishing option is suitable even for rooms without windows.
3. The service life of LED strips can reach up to 100 thousand hours. As a result, they turn out to be much more profitable compared to other methods of lighting rooms, for example, traditional incandescent lamps.
4. This lighting option allows you to divide the room into functional zones. And stretch ceilings with photo printing and lighting will give the interior an original appearance.
5. LEDs provide a pleasant and even light to the human eye. This lighting option will help create a comfortable environment in the room.

Backlight installation

Since neon and fluorescent lamps are used relatively rarely, we will only focus on how to make additional lighting on the ceiling using more modern technologies.

Options for using LED strip

LED strip is used for hidden lighting of both ordinary and suspended ceilings.

1. Curtain lighting. This method is considered the simplest and does not require special structures for hidden installation. All you need are polystyrene ceiling cornices wide enough to accommodate the LED strip behind them. The cornices are attached at some distance from the ceiling only to the wall, and the lighting itself and the power supply are installed in the resulting space along the perimeter of the wall.

Behind the eaves lighting

1. Illumination in a niche of a suspended ceiling. The most common way to make such lighting is to make ceiling niches. They can be of any shape and size, located along the walls or in the center of the ceiling. The main thing is that their size should be such that the LED strip itself cannot be seen from anywhere in the room.

How to arrange a niche for lighting

Niches can be open or closed.

• Closed niches have a vertical edge along the edge made of gypsum or plastic profile, frosted glass or plasterboard.
• The design of open niches differs only in the absence of such a side. They usually have to be made deeper to hide the light source.

Illumination in an open niche

The choice of niche type is determined by the lighting effect you plan to achieve. If the interior lighting should be a narrow and bright beam of light, then a closed niche is made, and an LED strip is attached to its bottom. If the niche is made open and the light source is placed on its inner vertical wall, then you will get a wide strip of diffused light on the ceiling.

Changing the light strip width depending on the niche design

To make sure that the illuminated ceiling will look the way you intended, experiment before installing the niche frame. You will need an assistant who will hold a fragment of the structure with a switched-on LED flashlight placed in it under the ceiling. You will need to move to the farthest point of the room and make sure that the light falls as intended and its source is not visible.

Pay special attention to the height of the niche. It should be such that, if necessary, you can easily repair or replace the backlight

Connecting LED strip

1. Measure the perimeter of the room or area where the illuminated ceiling will be installed. Determine the lighting power you need and divide it by the resulting footage. You will get the power of one meter of LED strip. This indicator will become a guideline for her choice.
2. When purchasing a strip, do not forget to buy a power supply of sufficient power, and in the case of using a multi-color LED strip, also a controller that is connected to it in series.
3. Without compromising the quality of the glow, no more than three reels of tape with a length of 5 meters can be connected in series. But the service life of the LEDs will be much longer if all strips are connected in parallel.
4. For parallel connection to one power source, additional wires are connected immediately after it. If several power supplies are used, they are also connected to the network in parallel.

Parallel connection of two sections of tape

1. After installing the entire circuit, the protective paper layer is removed from the LED strip and it is glued to the surface.

In the video you can learn more about the rules for installing LED backlights.

Using conductive panels for lighting

If an LED strip allows you to decorate ceilings with internal lighting, then placing conductive panels on the ceiling is an opportunity to create any fancy patterns and ornaments that glow in the dark.

Such panels can completely cover the ceiling surface or serve as inserts. Small LEDs with metal wires of different lengths are stuck into them. Getting into different layers of the panel, they receive the necessary nutrition.

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As you can see, lighting the ceiling with your own hands is not a difficult task, but it is very interesting and requires a creative approach. And your imagination, coupled with basic construction skills, can transform your home, making it unique and inimitable (see Ceiling lighting: neon, LEDs and fluorescent lamps, designing lighting from a ceiling niche).

DIY stretch ceiling

An equally popular option for finishing a room is suspended ceilings with lighting. They can be made of film or fabric, and the profile is made of plastic or aluminum.

Fastening systems in this case are divided into three types:

• Harpoon (an edge is attached to the canvas and inserted into the profile, the canvas must be the exact size)
• Clip (for fabrics, attached like a clothespin)
• Beading (the material is inserted into the groove and secured with a wedge, taken with a reserve, the edges are cut off or hidden)

Installation of a single-level stretch ceiling can be done alone; if a second level is planned, then the work will be more difficult. First, make your choice, because there are a lot of stretch ceiling options: satin, glossy, fabric, textured, with photo printing, floating, two-level, etc.

Choose the most convenient mounting system and consider the location of the lighting. In most cases, the installation of lighting will require the installation of a plasterboard box.

Since there is a risk that the canvas may melt, there are restrictions on the power of the lamps - no more than 50 W, the light should not be directed at the canvas itself. Here, LED strips, neon cords and spotlights can also be used as lighting.

These types of lighting can be safely combined with each other. In the case of using only LED strip, you can avoid installing a plasterboard box; the tape is glued from the outside around the perimeter of the structure. Before applying the tape, be sure to clean and degrease the surface.

The use of spots in the interior

Spots mean a group of spotlights mounted on a movable bracket. Thanks to this design, you can change the direction of the light at will. Spots have many advantages, however, they must be connected correctly.

All spots can be divided into several groups:

• invoices;
• built-in;
• combined type.

In appearance, the spots are very similar to ordinary traditional chandeliers. You can use any light bulbs for such devices - LED, halogen or incandescent lamps, without forgetting, however, about power limitations. Spots are most often installed in the center of the ceiling, filling them around the perimeter with single spotlights or other types of lighting.

Before making lighting on a suspended ceiling using spots, it is important to familiarize yourself with some of the subtleties of their installation:

If several such lighting devices are provided on the ceiling surface at once, the power cable from the distribution box is connected to the lamp closest to it.

All other devices are connected to it in parallel. Before starting installation work on installing a stretch ceiling with lighting, it is important to remove the cables for further connection of the lamps and insulate them. The lighting fixtures themselves will be installed after the canvas has been tensioned.

Holes will be cut in the film for each lamp, which will then be covered with heat-resistant rings. They will protect the material from melting.

Light sources

Two-level profile with lighting, spotlights

Spotlights

Light-transmitting fabric

Stretch ceilings with lighting have a complex structure. Lighting sources - LED strips or lamps. Craftsmen install them inside the structure, creating an unusual interior. It correctly emphasizes all the accents and details.

guarantees you high-quality execution of any plans. The stretch ceiling with lighting will be made in accordance with the established requirements. Our craftsmen will install it within the promised period of time and give recommendations on how to care for the structure. They will tell you that the LEDs built into it are highly bright and do not heat up; they are environmentally friendly and consume little electricity. The service life of one lamp ranges from 50 to 100 thousand hours, and its price depends on the manufacturer. We will help you choose the right one.

Lighting and interior solutions

The design of lighting fixtures should match the interior of the room.

• The popular and modern loft trend is characterized by laconic and uncomplicated forms. Lamps made in this manner do not have additional decorations or decorative elements. Aged lamps are suitable for such an interior. For loft-style ensembles, you should choose ceiling lighting made of plastic, glass or metal.
• Ceiling lamps in the high-tech and minimalist style should have the most simple and clear lines. They can be made from inexpensive industrial materials and have a discreet appearance. Also in these modern settings, a luminous ceiling can be used as main lighting.

• Today, such an airy style as Provence is at the peak of popularity. In such interiors, ceilings complemented by beams look harmonious. You can complete such settings with beautiful and elegant lamps with light shades of medium size.
• Lighting a room in the Art Nouveau style should have regular shapes and clever, bold and original configurations. In such interiors, devices containing elegant forged metal or custom lampshades will look harmonious.
• Large chandeliers with wrought iron and glass compositions look organic in classical ensembles. They can have elegant and luxurious shapes. However, such lighting fixtures are not suitable for low ceilings.

Lighting options for a single-level stretch ceiling

Stretch ceilings are suitable for installing spotlights, chandeliers, spots, embedding LED strips and fiber optics. The lighting device should not heat above 60°C, as high temperatures deform the canvas.

It is possible to design light lines of different configurations and shapes from LED strips. When placing light around the perimeter, a visual effect of the ceiling floating is created.

A popular lighting option is to imitate a flickering sky. During installation, a thin film is used, under which the optical fiber is mounted according to the selected pattern. You can order any design from the Potolkoff company, including:

• with imitation of the northern lights;
• starfall,
• rotation of the galaxy;
• flight of a comet.

The brightness of lighting on structures with a starry sky is controlled by a light generator.