How to self-discharge from a stretch ceiling

If an accident occurred and neighbors from the top began to flood your apartment, then there is a risk that all property will be spoiled. But if you have suspended ceilings, such a tragedy can be avoided. All the liquid accumulates in the "bubble" and looks rather menacing, but in fact the material from which such a ceiling is made is designed for such loads.

Drain water from the stretch ceiling can be done independently, if you follow some useful tips.

Electricity

In the event of flooding, all electrical appliances immediately on the ceiling must be disconnected immediately. Despite the fact that the material is durable, it is better to be safe to avoid the risk of a short circuit or injury to people in the room. If you are afraid of draining the stretch ceiling with your own hands, you can contact the company that installed it or the repair organization. The specialists will quickly and qualitatively correct the problem. On the other hand, if you got up at night and found such a lovely picture in your apartment, there may not be time for masters to wait. Therefore, one must be prepared to act independently.

How to make a drain of water from a stretch ceiling

The material of the ceiling, of course, is designed for the fact that sooner or later the neighbors from above can start to flood you, but nevertheless it can not withstand such a load for long. There is always a risk of leaks. Therefore, in addition to disabling electrical appliances, it is also better to take out of the room all personal items and hide furniture.

After you have secured the room, prepare as many containers as possible, in which you can later drain the water from the stretch ceiling.

How to drain water

When the "bubble" was formed in the room, there are no problems with determining the location from which the water will merge. Usually this is a hole from a luminaire located on the ceiling. But here's what to do, if such a disaster happened in the bathroom or toilet, where the lighting fixtures are usually mounted on the walls? In this case, choose the angle closest to the "bubble" and drain the water through it.

Which mistakes are often allowed when draining the water

Most often, the owners of the apartment incorrectly calculate the amount of water that they receive "at the output." Since the process of draining the liquid can not be put on pause, then quite often the tenants still flood the premises. Therefore, it is better to prepare as many empty containers as possible.

Also, some apartment owners decide to remove water from the stretch ceiling alone and it is too late to realize that simultaneously keeping the "bubble" by hand and changing the pelvis is simply physically impossible. Therefore, be sure to take care that there is someone nearby from home or neighbors who can serve empty buckets.

How to drain the water correctly

In order to drain the water correctly, you need to first estimate the approximate volume of accumulated liquid on the ceiling. Next, you need to find the best place on the "bubble", through which water will pour out. One important point should be taken into account. Even if you make a very small puncture, it will still grow rapidly under the weight of the liquid.

So, in order to discharge the water from the stretch ceiling, you need to stand on a stable stepladder (be prepared for the fact that it will take about 40 minutes). Next, you need to remove the lamp and look through the hole to look inside and try to estimate the volume of water. If there are too many liquids, you should use a hose, one end of which must be lowered into the drain tank, and the other end inserted into the hole from the removed lighting device. When the bucket or basin is full, the hose must be squeezed and replaced. The procedure continues until there is no moisture left on the ceiling.

How to drain water in the bathroom

If there are no light fixtures on the ceiling, draining the stretch ceiling can be done "over the edge". Determine the nearest angle to the bubble. Prepare a container for water. After this, gently pull the edge of the stretch ceiling so that it is flush with the bottom point of the "bubble". You do not need to jerk the material, it is rather elastic, so it's best to do everything slowly and carefully. After this, carefully drain the water into a prepared container.

Finally

It is not necessary to try to smooth the "bubble" with your hands, this will lead to the fact that the water will spread all over the ceiling. Then it will not be possible to completely drain all the liquid and eventually the remnants will start to bloom and unpleasantly smell, which in the future will lead to the formation of mold, which is extremely difficult to remove.

If you drained the water yourself, then after all it is better to call in the masters, which will completely dry the ceiling with special heat guns, which will also return the surface to the original tension.

And yet, do not be frightened of the "bubble" seen, because it is thanks to him not only that all your things will remain dry, but you will also avoid expensive repairs of the apartment.