Hanging Fabric from Ceiling
trishlynn wrote
I saw a picture somewhere, of a room and there was fabric on the celing. I loved the effect, but I dont know how to do it. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Trish
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Hilary S. response
We used thumbtacks to fix fabric into our ceiling. It's a false ceiling -- you know, one of those metal frames with tiles and lights...
If yours is not like this then what about velcro? It might work if the fabric is fairly lightweight.
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JCarey response
Monafilament and binder clips are also a possibility when working with fabric and ceiling. If the fabric is light enough you can actually drape it over drop ceiling supports. You can use a rod suspended from the ceiling with the fabric draped over it. You can use a system of wire supports. For paneled sections, you can cover thin foam that is then more easily attached to the walls. There endless ways to approach fabric, let your mind wander as you walk through a Home Depot store!
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Phyllis Wezeman response
Fire departments in some cities object to the use of fabric on the ceiling. I know of several churches that have had problems when the fire inspector came through. Might want to check before doing something elaborate.
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JCarey response
You can purchase flame retardant fabric and there is also a spray that can be purchased and applied. Rose Brand is the name of a company that sells both fabric and spray.
