How to repair a hole in a suspended ceiling?

Stretch ceiling is a promising type of finishing. Thanks to the smooth and beautiful canvas, the surface becomes perfectly smooth. In this case, no preliminary preparation is required, and it is also easy to hide pipes and wires under the fabric so that they do not spoil the appearance of the interior. However, among the disadvantages of this finish, the fragility of the material is noted. It can be easily damaged by a sharp object, it melts when exposed to high temperatures and becomes deformed in the cold. A common problem is a cut or tear. This is exactly what I will talk about in this article, how to fix the defect.

How to “fix” a suspended ceiling?

For a small puncture no need to dismantle the canvas. It is enough to cut out a small patch or buy a decorative sticker and install it directly on the damaged area. The canvas will receive an individual design, and the gap will remain “behind the scenes.”

Fabric

A sheet of synthetic fabric is easier to repair than a film ceiling. If the puncture is small and only touches the outer part without affecting the lining, it is sewn up with a thin thread. Neat seams are then covered with paint. Such repairs will not be noticeable to others.

In case of serious damage and large tears, we use a patch. It is well coated with adhesive and placed on the cut.It is important to carefully glue the edges of the patch and let them dry thoroughly - this way the patch will hold securely. Finally, paint part of the canvas with suitable paint.

Adhesive-sealant "Cosmofen" is the best tool for repairing suspended ceilings. For minor damage, restoration is done using only a drop of sealant.

Film

For PVC films, the location of the breakthrough is extremely important. If it appears close to the wall and is small in size, the canvas is simply tightened. Do this carefully and slowly so as not to damage the stretch ceiling.

The second option is to install an additional lamp on the cut. The reinforcing ring is glued with special glue. After it sets, cut a round hole in the canvas and insert a lighting fixture.

Another method is to install a patch. In specialized stores you will find many types of stickers and patches, which are easily installed at the breakout site. They are self-adhesive, so they do not require any special installation skills.

Is it possible to repair a torn stretch ceiling?

Trouble can happen to anyone, and the installed tension fabric suddenly begins to show off a fresh hole or cut. First of all let's stop panicking and calculate the damage, but try to establish the cause of the breakthrough.

There are a number of defects that the installer company is obliged to eliminate at its own expense:

1. Low quality material.
2. Rupture due to strong tension during installation of the structure.
3. Failure to comply with installation technology or specialist errors.
4. Crack along the weld due to poor fastening or welding.

If one of the reasons is your case, read the contract and evaluate the warranty period.Urgently apply for free restoration, provided that the warranty is valid.

In other situations, there are two options for solving the problem - fixing it yourself or calling a repairman.

As a rule, the ceiling lends itself well to repair. The elastic fabric can be welded with a special patch, you can create an original decor or install an additional lamp.

Features of damage

Size and location are of great importance. Provided that the cut is small and does not visually increase in size, you can try to repair it yourself. For this you only need a small amount of knowledge about the construction of suspended ceilings and ingenuity.

The first thing to do after discovering a tear is to seal it with masking tape. This is necessary to prevent further divergence of the canvas.

If the defect area is large, you will have to call a team of craftsmen. In this case, the panel will need to be dismantled and reinstalled. Dealing with this on your own is quite difficult.

Also, if the profile moves away from the wall and there is no reliable fastening to the baguette, a person can fix everything in place with his own hands. But you need to know what this is for use a special sealant instead of the usual “Moment”. Otherwise, it is easy to damage the ceiling.

Defects that cannot be repaired

There are ruptures that cannot be repaired at all, or the recovery will be short-lived and will later remind itself again. These include:

1. Rupture along the weld seam. There are two reasons - negligence and errors in the work of installers or low quality material. In both cases, the canvas requires complete replacement.
2. Flooding from above.Fabric ceilings absorb dirt and impurities, becoming unusable. Film ones are more durable, but also have their own exposure time.
3. Large, large-scale gaps. Here the decor will be inappropriate or too fragile.
4. Expired service life. After 10–11 years of use, the canvas loses its performance qualities. It is useless to restore it during this period.

In such cases, even wizards working in repair shops will not be able to help. Moreover, a person is unlikely to repair a torn area himself. I recommend thinking about replacing it with a new one.

Useful tips

To make the canvas last longer and please you with its appearance, show basic household care:

• be extremely careful when installing curtain rods;
• do not use outdoor toys at home and explain this to your child;
• To install a suspended ceiling, contact trusted and reliable companies;
• do not clean the canvas with aggressive detergents;
• use piercing and cutting devices near the ceiling carefully.

Remembering simple rules and being careful, you can easily preserve the material in its original form for many years. And in case of small and annoying troubles, fix the canvas yourself without any problems.