Ceiling lamp purchase and installation skills, you must see if you want to decorate!
Ceiling lamps have become the first choice for many homeowners and friends because of their fashion, beauty, simplicity and ease of maintenance and cleaning. Today, Xiaobei will introduce to you the purchase and installation skills of ceiling lamps, don't miss it.
Understand the ceiling lamp before buying
Some people don't understand the ceiling lamp at all, and don't know which one is right for them. When they go to the lighting store, the salesman often says what they say. Therefore, you must know some basic knowledge of ceiling lamps before purchasing, so that you can know yourself and the enemy, and you will not regret it.
1Introduction of Ceiling Light
The ceiling lamp is named because the top of the lamp is relatively flat and the bottom can be safely attached to the roof during installation. With the development of technology, the changes of ceiling lamps are also changing with each passing day. They are no longer limited to single lamps, but are developing towards diversification, which not only absorbs the luxury and style of chandelier, but also extends the installation method of ceiling lamps to avoid shorter rooms. The defect of not being able to install large luxury lighting.
The difference between ceiling lamp and ceiling: the lamp body of the ceiling lamp is directly installed on the roof, which is suitable for overall lighting. Ceiling lights are basically the same as chandelier in the use of functions and characteristics, but the form is different. One point different from chandelier is that there is a difference in the use of space. Chandeliers are mostly used in higher spaces, while ceiling lights are used in lower spaces. In addition, the ceiling lamp requires the lamp body to be longer.
2The material of the ceiling lamp
Like other lamps, ceiling lamps are made of many materials, including plastic, glass, metal, ceramics, etc. Among them, ceramics and glass have a long life, are not easy to age, and are more fashionable and popular. The metal parts on the lamp, such as screws, will slowly oxidize, and the use time is generally about 5 years. The faster aging rate is the plastic ceiling lamp, because the plastic will be deformed when heated.
Master the purchase skills of ceiling lamps
There are endless types of ceiling lamps on the market. How can I choose a suitable product? Now, follow Xiaobei to learn about the purchasing skills of ceiling lamps.
1 first confirm the purchase quantity
The places where ceiling lamps need to be used in a house are the living room, dining room, balcony, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, study, etc. Consumers need to count the number of purchases before purchasing ceiling lamps. Like the bedroom, you can choose the same series of products; the living room and dining room can choose the mother-child series; and the kitchen and bathroom can choose the same size as the integrated ceiling.
2Choose a styling
Ceiling lights are available in round and square shapes. Generally, round ceiling lights are more suitable for living rooms such as bedrooms and study rooms; while square ceiling lights for living rooms and dining rooms are more spacious; kitchens and bathrooms generally have a square shape similar to integrated ceilings.
3Choose the mask material
The mask of the ceiling lamp is something we can really feel. There are many manufacturers of ceiling lamps on the market, and they use different mask materials. The most common ones are acrylic masks, plastic masks and glass masks. The best is the imported acrylic mask that has been stretched twice. To check the quality of the mask, you can first press the mask with your hands to see how soft it is, and then put your hands on it to see the color, it is ruddy; finally, open the mask to see if it is easy to disassemble.
4Select the light source
Ceiling lamps can be divided into ordinary incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, halogen lamps, LED lamps, etc. according to the different light sources used. Ceiling lamps with different light sources are suitable for different places. In the case of household use, LED lamps should be preferred. The price of the ceiling lamp with LED light source is not very expensive, but it saves electricity, has a long service life, and has strong brightness and high cost performance.
5 choose size
The size of the ceiling lamp depends on the lighting area. Be careful not to use a ceiling lamp that is too small, which will make the ceiling empty, and a ceiling lamp that is not too large, will appear overwhelming. Generally speaking, if the bedroom area is less than 10 square meters, choose a ceiling lamp with a diameter of 45 cm or less; for a bedroom of 10-20 square meters, choose a ceiling lamp with a diameter of about 60 cm; for a bedroom size of 20-30 square meters, you should choose the diameter of the ceiling lamp. Around 80cm.
Master the installation steps of ceiling lights
If the ceiling lamp is purchased in a physical store, there will usually be a master who will install it for free; if it is purchased online, it needs to be installed by the decoration master or the owner. It is not difficult to install the ceiling light, it only takes a few simple steps, let's learn together.
1Choose a good location
The first thing to do to install the ceiling light is to determine the installation position of the ceiling light. For example, ceiling lights in the living room, dining room, and kitchen are best installed in the middle, so that the light in each location is more even. In the bedroom, considering the effect of mosquito nets and light on sleep, ceiling lamps should not be installed above the bed as much as possible.
In addition, the ceiling lamp needs to be installed on a wall or ceiling that can withstand the weight of the ceiling lamp, such as a masonry structure, and try not to choose a wooden wall to avoid the risk of falling over time.
2 Remove the ceiling lamp mask
Remove the ceiling lamp mask. Under normal circumstances, the ceiling lamp mask can be fixed by rotating and snapping. Pay attention when disassembling, so as not to damage the ceiling lamp. After removing the mask, remove the lamp tube by the way to prevent the lamp tube from being broken during installation.
3 Install the base
Place the base at the predetermined installation position, mark the wall with a pencil, then remove the base, drill at the marked position with an electric drill, and then install the expansion bolts for fixing the base in the hole. Note that the diameter and depth of the hole should be the same as the bolt. The specifications match. Then put the base back to the predetermined position and fix it.
4Connect the wires
After fixing the base, you can connect the power cord to the ceiling lamp socket. It should be noted that the two wires connected to the ceiling lamp power cord should be in good electrical contact, and they must be wrapped with black tape. Keep a certain distance. If possible, try not to put the two wire ends under the same piece of metal to avoid short circuit and danger.
5 Install the mask and strap
After connecting the wires, you can try to power on, if everything is normal, you can turn off the power and install the ceiling lamp mask. The ceiling lamp in the living room also needs to be equipped with a series of pendants, because each ceiling lamp pendant is different, so the specific installation method can refer to the product manual. The charms are usually left, and can be stored after installation, and can be replaced when needed in the future.
The above is the purchase and installation skills of ceiling lamps. After buying a lamp, it is natural to learn how to install it. After reading this article, I believe everyone is familiar with the installation of ceiling lamps.
