Mirrored ceilings

For two weeks I stayed at home. Ill. And okay,'d throw all the cases because of serious illness - the flu or pneumonia there. And it is ridiculous to say - knocked grueling non-stop runny nose. I was ashamed to sit at work, dripping in buckets, people shied away. Took with grief Bulletin, crawled under three blankets and waited for healing. Two weeks later I sat at home. Ill. And okay,'d throw all the cases because of serious illness - the flu or pneumonia there. And it is ridiculous to say - knocked grueling non-stop runny nose. I was ashamed to sit at work, dripping in buckets, people shied away. Took with grief Bulletin, crawled under three blankets and waited for healing. And its still no. Tosca. Still, unfortunately, the TV broke. I had to spend days looking out the window so the ceiling does not care. Outside, nothing exciting, as always, did not occur. The ceiling is also no way pleased. And so he hath made me, I was determined to transform his appearance. Let nothing reminds me of the disease! The more so because of the wanton lying on a couch and a lack of positive emotions I have developed another disease with a fashionable name "depression". Professional psychologists in such cases are advised to change their lives or at least the situation. I have long puzzled: "What would this create with my ceiling?" A friend gave an idea: make, said mirrored ceiling - and the fun and the room will look bigger. I say: "Where did I take such a mirror?" And he said: "Well, you're dark! There are also special ceilings with a smooth surface. Called - rack and pinion. You're hiking in the market, explain what you want. There are people in the know will tell all and show off. " Go to the markets, I did not. Firstly, I have to dislike him inside. Secondly, there is no time. Thirdly, again unfortunate cold: the frost run over and over again slyagu. And, fourthly, why go somewhere where you can ring up a half hour set of firms to find out everything, and then once to go out and buy. I called around a dozen firms that specialize in suspended ceilings. Tried to be very brief: "agreed to replace the ceiling, but first want to understand what are generally suspended ceilings, than from each other, as are those who produce them?" In response, usually heard a deep sigh, and the source advised to apply to other sources. On my fair: "Why?" Sounded something like this: "We only sell one kind of suspended ceilings, and on the other can not say anything." And, oh joy, finally one company agreed to give detailed advice. "Come, tell you." That's what I found out. Secret knowledge of experts were unanimous: if it really wants to have a mirrored ceiling in the room, of course, I can do and pinion. But in general, these ceilings are used primarily in high humidity: in kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, baths and basins. Why? Because hanging suspended ceilings are made of aluminum, which, as we know, no rust. So that they can be cleaned easily - they will only become better (in terms of cleaner). "And do not buy if I rack the ceiling in the kitchen?" - I thought. "It is possible, and in the kitchen!" - Confirmed the point made loud, my interlocutor. I love to eat, something to hide here too. Cooking, as you know, not only absorbs a lot of time, but "corrupts the interior." Dirt accumulates on the ceiling immediately, so you have almost every year to whitewash or cover vodoemulsionkoy. And aluminum ceiling simply wash. We have already mentioned that there are still tiled ceilings. Compared to them, Pinion have two indisputable advantages: do not get wet and do not rust. There are, of course, water-resistant tile ceilings. But the rack to me somehow sweeter. In addition, the ceiling rack is easily installed (I have more to say about it). Ceiling under a microscope How does the rack ceiling? It consists of rods, bent at the sides. Make them out of aluminum tape, on which rail can be cut any length. We mainly sell a length of 3 and 4 meters. But some firms have their cutting machines. Wanted buyer reechku 3-meter 93 cm 5 mm - snip! And presto! Get. Very important parameter - the thickness. The thicker the bar, the stronger the ceiling. The optimum thickness strips - 0,5 mm. This is quite enough to keep the shape of the ceiling and will not warp during installation. If we make the rail thin (0.47 or 0.43 mm), the ceiling may be bent, and it will dent. Reiki can be of three types: open, closed and with inserts. Locked mounted back to back, stepping on each other and recalling the wooden battens. Between the open slats remains a small gap. But it is almost not visible - such models are usually hung in the lobby with a ceiling height greater than 5 meters. So that no gaps and no one will notice. There are still rails with inserts. These models are similar to open, only the distance between the rails cover narrow aluminum strips. The ceiling is obtained even without the grooves and depressions. Its very convenient to clean, ideal for the kitchen. It was found that the best way color rack - white (apparently, we are firmly rooted in the notion that the ceiling should only be that color). Those who fancy richer, can brighten your life in black, red, blue, but almost any color ceilings. Reiki cover enamel desired shade - and, please, your ceiling is ready. True, the surface is matte, not shiny. But chrome ceiling (which my friend called "mirror") shines great and I must say, we have enjoyed tremendous popularity, took second place in sales after the white. In third place - "gold" and "copper" (painted in gold or copper). When purchasing a ceiling pay attention to this important detail: high-quality ceiling is always sold in a transparent film that protects the rails during transport from scratches and damage. If the ceiling without the film, it should alert you. Rather, he put on some semi-handicraft production. No serious manufacturer does not allow himself to "put up for sale" rack ceiling without protective film. Who's in that much? By the way, about the producers. Longevity of the Russian market can truly be called Dutch company Hunter Douglas »(HUNTER DOUGLAS). Its ceiling "Lyuksalon» («LUXALON») was the first who saw the Russian buyer. And still remains the most popular and high quality. It is made of 0.5-mm aluminum. Term life he set aside a rather big - 25 years. This means that a quarter century, with a ceiling will have no problems. You already have time to grow old, your children will grow up, and the ceiling is all like new. True, the quality will have to pay: the ceiling is $ 35-57 per 1 sq.m. depending on the type of rails, and colors. In addition to ordinary ceilings, the company produces multipanelny option. This makes it possible to combine the rails in various colors and styles (open, closed, with inserts). Italy represents a Russian firm "Catena» (CATENA) and Prometal »(PROMETAL). The first is now virtually gone from our market: competition, you know - Russian producers on the heels of advancing, producing more than cheap ceilings. The second firm, by contrast, is thriving. Reasons I do not know, but the fact remains - its top will soon adorn a metropolitan airport. The price of such a ceiling $ 16.8 / sq.m. or $ 1.55 per rail length of three meters. How to calculate your ceiling? Typically, the buyer calls the total area of ??the ceiling, which he needs. The seller names the price, based on the cost of one square meter. Then the area is translated into the number of slats. The seller thinks again, and then these rails again translates into square meters. In a word, remember to determine the price operate square meters, and is used to calculate the "number" pieces (in the sense of rails). Moreover, the larger the area you bought the ceiling, the cheaper will cost 1 sq. m Let us return to the firm. Young but very promising German firm Geipel »(GEIPEL) entered the Russian market recently, but has already gained the recognition of buyers. Its ceiling is $ 11-16,5 per 1 sq.m. or $ 0,9-1,77 for a three-meter rail. In Russia, until recently hanging suspended ceilings did. But times have changed and now the Russian firm "Albes on imported machines, using an Italian or German aluminum tape produces good ceilings, similar to" Prometalu "and" Geipel ". They are cheaper imports, though not by much: $ 10,3-16,2 per 1 sq.m. or $ 0,9-1,35 for rail. Importantly, to suit sat Assembly - a very important stage in the life of the suspended ceiling rack. From installation depends largely on the final result, that is indescribable beauty of the interior (it, of course, and you want to achieve). So do not skimp and cause a team of installers. Firms that sell ceilings usually provide this service and offer a year warranty on their work. Prices for installation vary from $ 3 to $ 10-15/kv.m. depending on the complexity of installation. In addition, this number affects the amount of purchase: the greater the total area purchased the ceiling, the cheaper the cost of its installation. This is obvious: the customer is unprofitable to send a brigade, if you wish to make a "rack beauty" only in the bathroom. In principle, verree strong desire can do the installation of suspended ceilings in person - he is different from other false brethren easy assembly. The main thing - to act directly contrary to the rule "the power is - do not mind." Because one wrong click - and the rail is ugly dent, which has no correct. But experts, and we do this is still not advised. Better not to risk it and do not be greedy, but to call the masters. The price ceiling generally includes four elements: they rail, tire, suspension and plinth. This kit included the installation instructions. What is Reiki, we already knew. Now let us look to other parts of the structure. The tire is made of aluminum or steel and a bar with "teeth" for them and mesh lath. For strips of each type needs its own bus - that there was no cracks, bends, and biases. In addition, one rail company can not be mounted on the bus the other hand, interoperability is not good. Go ahead. Tire and attached strips clinging to suspension. In essence - this wire which is attached to this concrete ceiling. This is a very important piece of construction: ceiling because the so-called, that hangs in suspension. Suspension can be adjusted for height - above-below. In this case, please note that batten ceilings "eat" from 4 to 7 cm in height, and in some cases to 12. So if your apartment ceilings are low, and growth you have about two meters, suspended ceilings need to buy carefully. Skirtings, Wall or "corner" - in essence, merely decorative detail. He closes the junction between the wall and ceiling, as well as the plinth on the floor. Please note: ceiling moldings should be screwed on perfectly straight. Otherwise, one edge of the ceiling will cover skirting, and the second - not nice to hang in the air. Let there be light! To "illuminate" the room, of course, you need light. As a rule, hanging suspended ceilings installed dot or square (raster) lamps. But, alas, they are not included and must be purchased separately. Better, of course, immediately, on the spot. " There were cases when the apartment is already installed ceiling, and at the last moment citizen bethink that of light, then forgotten. Annoying! Fixtures are trying to pick the color of the ceiling: white, chrome or gold. In the bathroom lights are necessary with a special cap that protects against moisture. The most inexpensive - spotlights at $ 1.7 per unit (white) and $ 3 (chrome, gold). It is important that you make literacy wiring, while the ceiling is intact, and short circuit protection from moisture is not going to happen. And how to insert the lamp in the rail? After all, no holes in it. In fact, it is very simple: you have to measure the diameter of the lamp (in the case of a point) and cut a hole in the desired size. They say that this can be done even with scissors. I do not know, never tried. But better, of course, to entrust this business professionals. As for scanning lights, then make a hole for them a special machine and sold already "holey" rail. Is called a rake "screen", and costs an average of $ 7 apiece. Sometimes the screen is sold complete with fixtures. Where to go on the ceiling? Thus, the case for small - where to buy such a wonderful superpotolok? Communicating with professionals finally convinced me of one thing: the market, I will not go. Why do you need an extra middleman, when you yourself can go to the firm and is much cheaper to buy vending ceiling? In addition, firms are interested in seeing satisfied customers - need to keep the brand. Therefore, the fate of your ceiling for a long time (depending on the warranty period) will be secure in their calloused hands. In addition, the market usually only have that enjoys massive demand, something sophisticated and there is hardly will pick up. For example, there is now a novelty - a curved suspended ceiling rack: you need to, say, combine the ceiling of two rooms, but they are at different levels, or any projection wormed. What should I do? Indeed, rail is not sognesh she pokorezhitsya and deformed. Solved the problem this way: on your order do reiki with the letter "r" or any other desired shape. As you wish. Such pleasure is worth about $ 3 more expensive than conventional direct ceiling. But beautiful. So if you finally decided and realized that without suspended ceilings is your future life loses its meaning, offering memo, which includes a few simple rules: First, do not forget that high-quality ceiling must be in a protective film. Secondly, remember the lamps. Better buy now. Then the installation team will install them at the same time with the ceiling. Third, the price depends on the total area of ??the ceiling. What is a spacious kitchen (bathroom, swimming pool), the cheaper the cost per square meter of suspended ceilings. And finally, fourth: Lift your eyes and imagine themselves honestly whether or not your "home" ceilings so high? Maybe they are and so you almost fall on his head, and you to them even want to hang suspended? Believe me, installing a suspended ceiling rack is useful only if the height of the "sky" in the apartment allows you to painlessly donate 4-10 cm high natural ceiling. Otherwise you'll have to give up this wonderful idea. Well. Understood. As for me, I still can not decide, what kind of rack ceiling to choose. That is truly - from much wisdom is much grief.