Stretch ceilings are a beautiful and reliable solution for the interior, but sometimes it happens that it is necessary to dismantle the structure. There may be a need to change the wiring or drain the water. There are usually no difficulties in dismantling the structure yourself, but it is worth remembering that the structure will have to be reinstalled, and this is quite difficult to do without calling specialists.

It should be remembered that you cannot use pliers during dismantling, otherwise you may damage the film.

Due to the fact that there are several options for installing the structure, there are also several ways to dismantle suspended ceilings. To completely remove a stretch ceiling, you should know the type of its fastening. It is possible that complete dismantling of the ceiling will not be necessary; you can get by with removing only part of the structure. Each specialist uses the type of fastening that the customer desires. If the client knows what type of fastening was used during installation of the ceiling, then dismantling will be much easier.

Types of structure fastening:

• Cam mount;
• Harpoon mount;
• Wedge mount.

The first fastening option is similar to a clamp; in this case, the blade is guided by a cam during installation, which ensures reliable fixation of the blade.

The second type of fastening of the tension structure consists of a wedge, which is located in the groove of the baguette with the canvas already stretched. Further into the design is located ceiling plinth, an even more clamping wedge.

Fastening with a harpoon consists of a hook-shaped edging or a harpoon fixed in a special groove of the baguette. This type of fastening is created in production; it is soldered along the entire perimeter of the ceiling in accordance with the measurements of the room for which the canvas is made. This type of fastening is convenient because its installation and dismantling is easy to do independently, the risk of damage to the canvas in this case is minimal. The harpoon fastening does not deform the canvas, unlike the other two types of fastening.

Due to the fact that with wedge and cam types of fastening the ceiling contracts and changes its shape, re-installation seems impossible.

Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that removing the film during dismantling is really necessary; it is quite possible that only a few holes that were made for the lamps are sufficient.

How to remove a suspended ceiling yourself

To dismantle the cam-fastened blade, you need to use a spatula, it is best if it is made of plastic. During dismantling, the cam is pressed out and the film is carefully pulled out from under it. Next, the spatula is placed in the place where the canvas has already been dismantled and the film is pulled out again. You can remove the cam-mounted ceiling yourself.

To dismantle the ceiling with a harpoon, it is enough to remove the plastic insert from the baguette, then, using a spatula, pull the moving part away from the harpoon. The canvas is simply pulled out of the baguette with your own hands.

Removing a ceiling with a wedge fastening is easy; it doesn’t even require pulling out the canvas with a spatula. It is enough to remove the plinth, the wedge will loosen, then you need to loosen the baguette fasteners with a spatula.

Recommendations on how to remove a suspended ceiling and then install it

Removing the ceiling and then installing it presents some difficulties.

It is not always possible to dismantle the canvas in such a way that it remains undeformed:

1. If disposable profiles are installed in the room, then damage to the canvas cannot be avoided; you can simply cut the ceiling. Otherwise, you must first remove the plinth from the ceiling, and then dismantle the canvas itself.
2. The PVC sheet is dismantled using high temperature. To remove such a ceiling, it is necessary to warm the room to 50 degrees, and then directly the film. It is not necessary to warm up the entire room if dismantling is carried out independently. It is enough to heat the film so that it subsides, and then you can unscrew the screws using a tool. This is necessary so that the canvas subsides, otherwise it can be damaged during dismantling.
3. If some decorative elements are glued, they can be removed using tools, the main thing is to carefully and slowly move it along the product.
4. PVC ceilings installed with a harpoon and wedge system must begin to be dismantled from the corners. Film removal always occurs from the corner to the center. Needs to be carefully folded aluminum profile, if the ceiling is installed using a wedge. The main thing is not to damage the baguette; the tools must be blunt.

If you plan to install the ceiling again after dismantling, then the main thing is not to damage the canvas.

For seamless ceilings there is no need to heat them to high temperatures. The difference in dismantling with PVC ceilings is that you need to start from the center and work towards the edges.

Re-installation of such a ceiling depends on the accuracy of dismantling. Throughout the entire dismantling, it is necessary to warm up the canvas.

How to remove a suspended ceiling yourself

There are several main points to highlight suspended ceiling on one's own.

You should know that it is not possible to put the ceiling back in all cases; the decisive factor in this matter is the careful removal of the canvas.

Step by step instructions:

1. Determine what type of fastening the ceiling has in order to select The right way its dismantling.
2. You should also make sure that complete removal of the ceiling is required; it is possible that you will only need to partially remove it, make holes, or use ready-made holes for lamps.
3. It is necessary to know what materials the ceiling is made of in order to determine what tool should be used to remove it.
4. It is necessary to disassemble the ceiling correctly using suitable tools, the canvas must be removed carefully, without rushing.

A safe way to dismantle a tension covering (video)

In conclusion, we can say that you can remove the suspended ceiling yourself, the main thing is to do it carefully if you plan to install it again. It should be remembered that complete removal of the stretch ceiling is not necessary in all cases; for example, it is easy to drain water from the ceiling using the holes for the lamps. If you don’t rush and do everything correctly, you can disassemble the structure without calling specialists.

Stretch ceilings are reliable and durable. But sometimes it becomes necessary to dismantle the structure. This usually happens when the neighbors above are flooded, or the wiring needs to be changed. Dismantling a stretch ceiling with your own hands is quite simple, so it is not necessary to call specialists for this. But you need to remember that later the canvas will have to be installed back, and dealing with this on your own is much more difficult.

There are several ways to mount the ceiling. The film removal process depends on which installation option was used. Depending on this, the dismantling method changes. Let's consider options for how to remove a suspended ceiling.

How to partially or completely remove a suspended ceiling

To understand how to remove a suspended ceiling, you need to understand how it is attached. You also need to decide whether it is really necessary to disassemble the entire structure, or whether only partial dismantling can be done. It is not at all necessary to remove the ceiling - in some cases, to gain access to the inter-ceiling space, it is enough to remove the lamps.

Cam mount

The cam fastening resembles a self-clamping, since the canvas, during tension, pulls a movable cam along with it, in the direction from the baguette. This element fixes the canvas. In order to dismantle a ceiling with this type of fastening, a spatula is required. Best to use plastic tool, since it will rest against the canvas. The movable cam is pressed down and the film is carefully pulled out from under it. Then the spatula is inserted into the place where the film has already been removed and they continue to carefully pull out the film.

Harpoon mount

This type The fastening is a film edging in the form of a hook or harpoon, which is fixed in the mounting groove of the wall molding. The harpoon fastening is created at the factory - it is soldered along the perimeter of the canvas in accordance with the data provided by specialists during room measurements. This fixation option allows you not only to easily install the ceiling, but also to dismantle it if necessary. At the same time, the risk of damaging the canvas is minimal.

In order to carry out dismantling, the decorative plastic insert is removed from the baguette, and then the moving part of the harpoon is bent with a blunt metal spatula, inserting the tool into the profile. The canvas can be removed from the baguette quite easily.

Wedge mount

The name of this method comes from the fastening element - a wedge, driven into the groove of the baguette, where the tension fabric was previously inserted with a chisel. Then the ceiling plinth is inserted, which plays not only a decorative role, but also clamps the wedge even more tightly.

Dismantling a ceiling with this type of fastening is very easy, since you do not need to pull out the canvas with a spatula. When the plinth is removed, the wedge is weakened, and all that remains is to unclench the fastening parts of the baguette with a spatula to free it.

How to dismantle a stretch ceiling, details in the video:

How to drain the water

If the neighbors flooded and the canvas sagged under the weight of the water, as in the photo, this does not mean that it is necessary to remove the ceiling. If there are lamps or a chandelier on it, you can remove them and drain the water through the holes. You can also free only one corner of the ceiling. It is not always necessary to completely remove the canvas.

In case of a flood, you need to do the following:

Thus, dismantling a stretch ceiling with your own hands is not always necessary. In most cases, water can be drained through the holes for the fixtures. The main thing is to turn off the power to the room so as not to suffer from electric current. If it is impossible to drain water through the holes, you should carefully bend one edge of the canvas. Removing the ceiling completely is not difficult, but then you will have to install it back, and for this you will have to turn to specialists. In addition, during dismantling, you can simply damage the canvas, and it will become unsuitable for further use.

This article will help you understand all the intricacies of dismantling work: you will learn how to remove a suspended ceiling in stages, what tools are needed and how long this procedure takes. We guarantee that after studying this information, you will be able to make a decision: to invite specialists to remove the ceiling or to do it yourself.

Reasons for carrying out and types of dismantling work

The need to dismantle suspended ceilings can be either forced or voluntary. Most often, dismantling is carried out in the following situations:

• If your upstairs neighbors flooded you
• During the reconstruction of a building or overhaul in room
• When tears, holes or other defects appear on the ceiling
• If you are tired of drawing or appearance ceiling
• In case of damage to hidden communications
• If there have been significant changes in the interior of the room, and the suspended ceiling disrupts the overall harmonious picture

So, how to remove the ceiling yourself if one of the above situations occurs? Before answering this question, you need to find out what type of ceilings are installed in your room.

1. 1. PVC (high temperature is required for their installation/removal).
2. 2. Fabric.

Next important point, which must be taken into account before removing ceilings - partial or complete dismantling?

Partial dismantling of the ceiling involves the release a certain area to access the desired objects. For example, to repair damage electric cable(if you know where it is or if you have a diagram).

If the neighbors who live in the apartment above you have a broken water supply and they flood the ceiling, then it is enough to remove small area cloth to drain any accumulated water. That is, in this situation you need partial dismantling ceiling.

When completely dismantling the ceiling, all its elements are removed along with the main part. This work is carried out when the suspended ceiling is being replaced or you need full access to the communications that are located under it.

Used methods of fastening suspended ceilings

It is impossible to dismantle a stretch ceiling with your own hands if you do not know how it is attached to the main ceiling or wall. This information You can find out from the craftsmen who installed it.

Today, as a rule, the following methods of fastening suspended ceilings are used:

• Harpoon. A hook-shaped edge is provided along the edges of the ceiling sheet. It fits into a profile that is mounted on the wall and clings to the teeth. This method relevant only for PVC suspended ceilings. The film itself is gradually stretched using a heat gun, which creates a high temperature. In order to eliminate the gap that forms between the suspended ceiling and the wall, experts recommend using ceiling plinths.
• Cam/clip. Calculated as for PVC ( polyvinyl chloride film), and for suspended ceilings made of fabric. The material does not need to be heated. The canvas is held in place by profile plates. Quite cheap and reliable way fixation.
• Beading. In this case, the canvas is pressed tightly against the walls of the profile using “cams”. This method is used for PVC suspended ceilings.
• Wedge. In this case, the blade fits into the profile hole and is fixed with a special wedge. Very simple design, allowing you to quickly and reliably install and dismantle a suspended ceiling.

The information presented will help you dismantle suspended ceilings from minimal costs energy and time.

Tools needed to remove suspended ceilings

Before you begin dismantling work, you need to prepare tools, without which it is impossible to carry out this procedure. Please read the information provided carefully! You will also need specific equipment that is rarely used for repair work.

So, it is advisable to dismantle suspended ceilings with:

1. 1. Spatula (preferably hard).
2. 2. Special (construction) knife.
3. 3. Bent screwdriver.
4. 4. Pliers with long smooth jaws.
5. 5. Clothespins for fixing the ceiling sheet.
6. 6. Screwdriver.
7. 7. Hairdryer (or heat gun).
8. 8. Step ladder or “goats”.
9. 9. Gloves.
10. 10. Wide transparent tape.

Important point! To carry out work on dismantling suspended ceilings, you will need an assistant (your wife will not work). This especially applies to situations where a heat gun is used or if you have no experience in carrying out this work.

Dismantling of suspended PVC ceilings

The process of dismantling ceilings begins with removing various elements decor and lighting.

First, remove all lamps, chandeliers and other elements that may interfere with the removal of the canvas.

Next you need carefully remove the plugs, which are located at the junction of the wall and the canvas. It is enough to pry them off with a spatula or screwdriver (do not forget to wrap the metal part of these tools in paper).

The next stage of this procedure depends on the mounting method stretch ceiling.

With the harpoon method To fix it, you need to use a spatula with a hard spatula or a wide screwdriver to pry up the “hook” and lift it a little. Using pliers, you need to grab the free edge of the canvas and remove it from the profile. After completing these steps, you can safely remove the freed canvas.

To make the process go faster and easier, you need to warm up the harpoon with a regular hair dryer (or a heat gun, if you happen to have one).

Here are real masters who talk about all the stages in great detail. removing suspended ceilings using auxiliary tools ( start watching from 01:59).

If the ceiling was installed using a glazing bead, then you need to press out the outer wall of the profile with a screwdriver and pick up the glazing bead itself. The canvas will release and you can remove it without any problems.

When dismantling the ceiling, which is fixed using “cams,” you must act very carefully. In this case, you need to use two screwdrivers that will be in contact with the canvas, so experts recommend wrapping the tools with tape so that there are no sharp corners.

In order to remove the stretch ceiling, you need to insert a screwdriver between the cams in the corner of the room, and then after half a meter. You will be able to free a small area of ​​the canvas, and by repeating the procedure, you can remove the entire film.

Experienced craftsmen dismantle suspended ceilings that are installed using the cam method, using a spatula. To do this, you need to insert the tool between the cams and press out the moving element, which will release the canvas and gradually dismantle the entire ceiling.

Features of dismantling fabric suspended ceilings

Fabric stretch ceilings are most often installed using a clip fixation system. Dismantling such ceilings has one advantage - to perform this procedure you do not need to heat the ceiling with a heat gun. But there is also a drawback - heavy weight canvases.

Important. Fabric ceilings cannot be partially detached; they may come loose from the clips and become damaged (due to heavy weight).

So we need to start dismantling work from the middle part of the walls. If the canvas is fixed using cams, then it must be removed using a spatula with sharp corners wrapped with tape. With the wedge method of fixation, the procedure for dismantling a fabric stretch ceiling is no different from removing PVC sheets.

Is it possible to remove a suspended fabric ceiling yourself, without an assistant? Practice shows that such work, despite the fact that a heat gun is not used in this case, is best done by at least two people (this is due to the large weight of the ceiling).

So, that's all we wanted to tell you about how to remove a suspended ceiling. As you can see, dismantling can be done even without being a professional. The main thing is to adhere to the recommendations presented, not to rush, and also to resolve the issue with tools even before starting to dismantle the suspended ceilings.

A suspended ceiling system, like any other, may need repairs, for which it must be partially or completely dismantled. You can invite craftsmen or try to do everything yourself. Let's figure out how to remove it yourself so as not to spoil the panel.

1. Determine the type of tension systems

Before you start work, you need to decide what you have to deal with. The principle of fastening directly depends on the material from which the canvas is made. This can be one of two varieties:

• Textile. Made from synthetic fibers and impregnated with special compounds. It is characterized by high strength, wear resistance, and is not sensitive to low and high temperatures. Completely safe, fire resistant, and retains sound well. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting low ductility, significant weight and higher cost compared to its analogue.
• Film. It is made of polyvinyl chloride and can have different thicknesses. Sensitive to increases and decreases in temperature. When heated, it stretches, and when frozen, it cracks. It is safe provided that it is a high quality product.

Methods of fastening structures

Regardless of the method of fixation, installation suspension system starts with installing profiles. It is they who will subsequently hold the tension panel. Three methods are used to fix it:

• Harpoon. A special edge is welded along the edges of the canvas; its shape resembles a harpoon. The film is tucked into the profile, where the edge spreads out and holds the ceiling in place.
• Bead or wedge. The edges of the canvas are fixed in the profile with a special spacer element called a bead.
• Cam, also known as clip-on. The material is held by specially shaped elastic plates located inside the baguette.

2. We carry out preparatory work

Before you shoot, start with preparation. First of all, you need to choose a stepladder. It should be stable and high enough to make removing the canvas comfortable. In addition to this, you will need the following tools:

• Spatula for . Its main difference from conventional construction is the absence of pointed corners. If this is not the case, you can make it yourself. For this we take ordinary tool 9-10 cm wide, grind off the sharp edges and round the corners.
• Mounting clothespins. They are used to temporarily secure material to baguettes.
• A strong screwdriver, its end should be bent.
• Pliers with curved long jaws.
• In addition, when dismantling the PVC coating, you will also need a heat gun. With its help, the film is heated so that it becomes plastic.

After all the tools are prepared, you need to prepare workplace.

1. We temporarily remove from the room all items that may deteriorate under the influence of high temperature, remove plants, etc.
2. If possible, we protect from overheating that part of the environment that cannot be removed.
3. We dismantle everything

3. Determine how to remove a suspended ceiling with your own hands

The technology of the dismantling process depends on the method chosen for installation. Let's look at each of them in detail.

Harpoon fastening

Used only for PVC coating. The fastener is very convenient because it allows you to disassemble the structure many times without damaging the panel. They start removing the film from the corner. Actions are carried out in the following sequence:

1. If the joint is closed decorative elements, we remove them.
2. Turn on the heat gun and raise the temperature in the room. This is necessary for the film to heat up and stretch. The tension will decrease and the mount can be disassembled. We heat the film from the center to the corners.
3. Use a screwdriver to press out the harpoon. Carefully insert the spatula into the crack and lift the harpoon. We move the tool left and right, thereby pressing the fastener away from the baguette. We do the same on the opposite wall.
4. Pull the spatula down, releasing the panel from the retainer. Moving the tool along the profile, we continue to remove the film.

If the covering is subsequently intended to be pulled back, it must not be deformed.

Fixation with glazing bead

Used for all types of ceilings. For dismantling, it is necessary to remove the fastening elements-beads from the profile. We offer step by step instructions.

1. Heat the polyvinyl chloride until it softens. If the ceiling is fabric, this is not necessary.
2. We take long-nose pliers or a bent screwdriver and very carefully open the profile.
3. Place the spatula behind the glazing bead and pull it down. The fastener comes out of the groove and releases the panel.

As in the previous case, we secure it with clamps so as not to deform it.

If the glazing bead fastening is dismantled, it will be possible to put the tension panel in place only if the installers have left a sufficient supply of material. Otherwise, it is not possible to stretch the fabric.

Clip fastening

Designed for installation of low-tensile coatings, such as polymer-impregnated fabrics. A clip is a type of fastening into which the edge of the covering is tucked inside. To remove it yourself, you need to remove the edge from the lock. We begin dismantling from the middle of the wall.

At the junction of the ceiling and wall surfaces click on the panel. At the same time, carefully loosen the fastening with pliers or a screwdriver. The fixation of the fabric loosens and it can be removed from the clip. We do everything carefully to preserve the canvas. You will need it for subsequent installation. True, this is only possible if the fabric was not cut too short during installation.

Features of dismantling the fabric structure

Many people are concerned about maintaining the integrity of the fabric during dismantling, since it is not elastic enough. Fears are in vain if the work is done correctly. There are several rules to consider:

• Filming fabric covering only in the direction from the middle to the corner. Subsequent installation, if provided, is carried out in the same way.
• Warming up the room during operation is necessary, but it should not be as strong as for PVC film.
• Small irregularities can be removed yourself by heating the problem area. It is important to know that the heat source should not be brought close to the coating. Otherwise it will become deformed.
• It is impossible to partially remove the fabric panel, as is possible for a film panel. The fasteners will not withstand the weight of the material, which will lead to the breaking of the fasteners.

To eliminate any remaining questions, we suggest watching a video on the topic.

As you can see, if such a need arises, you can remove it and put it back. We told you how to do it right. This is a rather complex procedure that must be performed with strict adherence to technology. It is unlikely that you will be able to cope alone. It is advisable to find assistants who will ensure safety and high quality works

From time to time it becomes necessary to dismantle the suspended ceiling. There are many different reasons for this - its elements or communications located behind the canvas itself may be damaged. You may also need to urgently replace wiring or pipes, or upgrade them. It happens that you need to find out how to remove a suspended ceiling with your own hands in order to drain the water that has got onto the film through the ceiling. That is why it is worth knowing everything you need to know about dismantling the ceiling.

Filled stretch ceiling

This cannot be done on every design. There are several varieties of this ceiling covering. Some are relatively easy to dismantle, while others are simply disposable. It is worth learning all about the types of fastenings for such ceiling coverings, step-by-step dismantling and different methods repair, to know how to put back the suspended ceiling.

Types of suspended ceilings, methods of their fastening

Mounting diagram

To dismantle such a ceiling covering, you must first learn about its type. All this data must be indicated on the letterhead of the company installing the suspended ceiling. If these documents are lost, then it is possible to independently determine the type of canvas, as well as the method of its fastening. This is necessary because the dismantling procedure itself depends on the type of material and whether the suspended ceiling can be removed at all.

There are several types of canvases:

• PVC - the technology for installing or dismantling this ceiling requires exposure to high temperatures. The room should warm up to approximately 700 degrees. If you don’t warm it up, you may be left without any canvas at all. It is simply impossible to heat a room without a gun. You need to know that the installation or dismantling of such a canvas should begin from the corners, moving towards the middle.

Installation process

• seamless fabric ceiling. It is very convenient because there is no need to additionally use heat guns. This can make the whole process much easier. The installation of this coating begins in reverse, the canvas is fixed in the center, smoothly moving to the corners.

Types of fastenings

Each type of canvas uses separate types of fastenings:

• a specialized harpoon system is used exclusively for PVC sheets. Thanks to similar system ceiling fastenings are relatively easy to dismantle;

Harpoon mounting system:

• blade or glazing bead method of securing the canvas. It is used when installing fabric or polyvinyl chloride panels. This fastening is “disposable”, it turns out that it can be disassembled, and then it will not be possible to hang it back. Theoretically, dismantling is possible, but it is very difficult to knock out the wedge without damaging the canvas, especially if there is no experience in such matters. After this, it will no longer be possible to put the wedge back in order to tighten the canvas. This technology they are used because it is relatively cheap, and the distance from the ceiling itself remains very small - only 2 centimeters;
• using a special plastic clip. This kind of fastening is used exclusively for seamless fabric ceilings, which can be easily disassembled.

Dismantling process

Dismantling process

It is worth understanding in more detail the process of dismantling this ceiling covering. Considering that suspended ceilings are quite expensive things, it is necessary to entrust the work to those people who have extensive experience. However, if you have to dismantle it yourself, you need to be well prepared for it. It is advisable, of course, to get yourself an assistant and take your time while completing all the work. The tools and the technology itself depend solely on the type of canvas, as well as the method of its fastening.

Tools

• standard not wide plaster spatula. Before you start using it, you need to grind off all the sharp corners using sandpaper or a grinder. It is advisable to wrap the entire work surface of this instrument with specialized reinforced tape. This can significantly reduce the likelihood of puncturing the fabric;
• pliers with specialized elongated jaws;
• a fairly stable stepladder or even a table;
• mechanic's knife;
• electric or gas heat gun. To use it, you need to provide appropriate wiring or you will have to additionally repair the wiring in the house;

Heat gun

• It is advisable to find specialized large clothespins; they are needed to hang the film, all because holding the cloth suspended for quite a long time is very inconvenient. Similar clothespins are sold in standard hardware stores.

Important. The process of removing a stretch ceiling depends on the design of the film and baguette. Considering that there are varieties of this ceiling covering, the disassembly process may differ. It is worth considering each separately.

Dismantling PVC coating

First, you should remove absolutely everything unnecessary from the room to ensure easy access to the specific repair area. It is necessary to remove plastic things, protecting PVC windows from the temperature in the room, using fabric. Using a heat gun, you need to heat the room so that it turns out like in the photo. After this, dismantling takes place taking into account the type of fastening.

Heated ceiling

• harpoon system. You should start removing the canvas from the corners. In the presence of decorative insert, it must be removed, and then using pliers, pull out the canvas by the harpoon. You need to be extremely careful, because you don’t need to grab the canvas with pliers, but only the harpoon. If you grab the canvas and pull it too hard, it can tear. This may lead to the replacement of the entire canvas. In addition, it is worth making sure that there are no burrs left on the instrument itself. Everything needs to be sanded thoroughly. The canvas is quite durable, but it is extremely sensitive to all kinds of sharp objects. After releasing part of the canvas, the rest of the process of removing it from the baguette will occur only with the help of your hands. To do this, you need to use specialized work gloves, because marks will certainly remain on the heated plastic. Removal of polyvinyl chloride film occurs from the corners, approaching the center of the wall itself. You just need to free up some ceiling area to start doing the necessary work;
• wedge or glazing bead system. Dismantling must begin in the same way as the previous system. Then help yourself with your hands or using a spatula to carefully bend the aluminum profile so that you can bend the glazing bead. Using a screwdriver with a specialized curved end, you need to pull out the glazing bead. It is very important not to damage the canvas, and also not to deform the baguette, which is why it is necessary that the hacksaw tip be dull. If it is also necessary to put it back, installation occurs in the reverse order;
• It's much easier with a wedge. You just need to remove the insert and bend the profile with your hands to release the blade and wedge. You need to remove the canvas from the edges, approaching the middle. The success of dismantling, as well as subsequent installation, depends solely on skill. It is important that the installers leave a small allowance of just a couple of centimeters. This is very important. This is because after installation the canvas will need to be tensioned, and this will be impossible to do if there is too little of it. In the video you can see how water is drained during the dismantling of the ceiling.

Draining water during ceiling repairs

Removing the fabric covering

No need to use high temperatures. With a wedge or glazing bead system, dismantling occurs similarly to PVC. The only difference is that you need to start from the middle. Installation occurs in the same way. The success of removal and installation depends solely on the accuracy of the actions.

Of course, the success of all actions also depends on the integrity of the people establishing this canvas. If during installation the cutting was done “butt-to-shoulder”, then it is almost impossible to obtain an ideal tension. But if there are a few “extra” centimeters, then everything will work out.

Important. If clip-on baguettes are used, then it is impossible to carry out partial dismantling; the canvas must be removed completely.