Stretch ceiling material: types and specifications

Stretch ceilings appeared in France more than half a century ago. Modern technologies allow you to pick them up for any design interior. These ceiling coverings are of different types and have mostly positive reviews. The composition influences how a particular species is called.

The popularity of stretch ceilings is explained by a number of positive qualities in comparison with the usual ones:

• tension option can be installed both before and after, and even during finishing works;
• ceiling cover hides all communications;
• PVC ceiling is able to save the apartment from flooding;
• do not require additional care, except for wet cleaning as pollution;
• 2-3 hours are required for installation. For multilevel ones, 5-6 hours;

• durable;
• do not crumble;
• do not fade;
• not subject to deformation;
• hide defects and irregularities of the ceiling plate;
• Do not require shpatlevaniya ceiling before work.

Currently, there are three types of suspended ceilings:

• film - from polyvinyl chloride;
• fabric - from polyester yarns;
• glass cloth - using fiberglass.

Ceilings made of PVC are divided into several indicators.

Invoice:

• glossy;
• matte;
• satin;

• "Suede";
• Marbled;
• Metallic;
• translucent.

According to the method of attachment emit:

• with plastic insert;
• butt

By production technology:

• suture;
• seamless.

By design:

• single level;
• two-and multi-level;
• square;
• round;
• oval.

By color:

• monophonic;
• with an image.

Fabric ceilings, in turn, differ depending on the technology and colors.

By device technology:

• seamless;
• butt joints.

By color:

• whites;
• colored;
• monophonic;
• with an image.

Each of the presented species has its own advantages and disadvantages.

This type refers to the least environmentally friendly of all. In the case of using low-quality materials used in its manufacture, serious health problems are possible. A number of advantages are still available:

• wide color range (more than 100 color solutions);
• tolerates high humidity in the room;
• suitable for complex design decisions: you can make an oval, round, multi-level;
• different surface texture (granular matte, smooth glossy, satin with a pattern);
• quite low price;
• suitable for any room;
• fireproof;

• does not attract dust.
• does not soak up smells;
• resistant to UV rays;
• easy to wet clean;
• does not hide space;
• has the ability to re-assembly;
• it is easy to install sensors, lamps, hoods, and more into its design;
• able to withstand a flood due to a design load of 100 kg / m2;
• installation requires no more than 6 hours.

The disadvantages include:

• not intended for non-residential premises with temperatures below 50 ° C;
• the first three days after installation, it can emit an unpleasant odor;
• it is easy to damage when rearranging furniture;
• if the width or length of the room is more than 3200 mm, a seam is required;
• the cutting takes place in the workshop, and it is necessary to measure the coverage area very accurately;
• during installation, the room is heated, from which the furniture, wooden frames and floors suffer;
• can be covered with aseptic solution.

This type of ceiling is more environmentally friendly than PVC ceiling film. Mesh texture weaving promotes free circulation of air in the room, allowing it to breathe.

The positive qualities of such ceilings include the following:

• roll width reaches 4 m, which allows you to create seamless stretch ceilings in standard rooms;
• resistant to mechanical stress (it is difficult to cut, tear);
• can withstand negative indoor temperatures, can be used for a country non-residential house;

• possesses high sound insulation;
• allows painting on fabric;
• during installation does not require heating;
• can be used for decorating acrylic paints;
• does not sag.

The disadvantages include:

• limited color range;
• drawing drawing is possible only after installation;
• originality is achieved only through photo printing;
• cleaning such a ceiling compared to PVC is very time consuming;
• the impossibility of re-mounting;
• high price;
• There is no possibility to make a figured and multi-level ceiling.
• in the event of flooding, moisture immediately seeps into the room;

This is a new material on the building materials market.

The advantages are:

• the ability to install different types of lighting, hoods and so on;
• incombustibility of the material;
• possibility of creating multi-level structures.

The disadvantages are:

• high price;
• short warranty period;
• limited choice of installers;
• limited color range.

Polyvinyl chloride film ceilings have a richer choice for design solutions.

An interesting and one of the most popular options is the creation of a starry sky above your head. It is perfect for the bedroom and living room. You can admire the stars without leaving home. For such a ceiling would require fiber, which will shine through small punctures.

If you get bored, and the layout of the room allows, you can reorient the ceiling, turning it 180 or 900 degrees. The disadvantage of this solution is the impossibility of closing the holes to obtain a monochromatic canvas. In addition, in daylight such punctures will be visible to the naked eye.

LED ceiling lighting allows you to change the color of the walls and furniture in the dark. It can have several switching modes, from flickering to static. Management occurs from the panel. The downside is the cost of mounting in a ready-made structure. It will have to be dismantled, which is not terrible for suspended ceilings, and reinstalled. Here it is possible either to mount the ceiling not end to end, then the gap will be visible during the day, or mount directly to the ceiling, then the tape will be visible. The ceiling should be white.

Two-level ceilings allow you to combine matte and glossy surfaces, to combine two or more colors. Such ceilings can visually increase the height of the room and highlight the taste of the owner.Two-level ceilings are used in rooms that need zoning. First everything is a bedroom.

The glossy bright surface in the center allows you to highlight the bed in the center and divert attention from the wall cabinets. In the living room, the installation of such a ceiling will allow to divide the recreation area and the active area. In the hallway and bathroom such ceilings are rarely installed because of the small area.

3D ceilings can achieve maximum realism of the picture. Living in a city apartment, you can feel like a vacationer in nature. It is enough to print a window with a sakura branch on the ceiling. Seascapes will help to relax and forget about anxiety. How nice to look at the meadow with beautiful flowers, which ask them to pick them. And how nice it would be to stroke splashing dolphins jumping out of the ocean.

Photo printing on the ceiling allows you to make an original design for relatively little money. So, drawing in the form of marble tiles will harmoniously complete the decoration of the bathroom.

For fabric ceilings, as a rule, photo printing and acrylic paints are used. As a picture, floral motifs are most often used. You can paint such a ceiling in a monochromatic color that harmonizes with or contrasts with the color of the walls, or create a unique pattern thanks to the colors on the fabrics. Work in this case should be carried out after installation.

First you need to decide on the amount that you are willing to spend on installation. To do this, call the companies involved in suspended ceilings and decide whether you will order it or install it yourself.

Then you should choose the material from which you plan to install the stretch ceiling, taking into account the pros and cons outlined above.

Now choose the shape of the structure and color.

When choosing colors of the future ceiling take into account a number of factors.

• The white version is a classic and will suit any interior. Brushed ceiling will look great in the living room in the style of the country, the Renaissance.Glossy is suitable for a room in an antique style.
• For a room with a low ceiling, choose pastel colors: beige, blue, milky. They contribute to the visual increase in the room.

• Saturated and dark colors are perfect for high ceilings.
• For the bedroom, living room is better to choose colors that contribute to relaxation: pink, green, brown, light yellow.

• For the bathroom fit pink ceiling, made "marbled".
• For the nursery, you can make the ceiling turquoise.
• The photo printing will add a highlight to an interior and will make it unique.
• For the bedroom, you can choose the technology of "opal", creating a projection of the starry sky, or passing along the edge of the LED strip.

In rooms with high humidity (bathroom, kitchen) you should opt for PVC ceiling. Its glossy version will increase the space. A combination of matte and glossy material will allow you to zone the kitchen, combining the functions of the living room.

For the bedroom it is better to choose a matte or satin PVC ceiling, as well as fabric. This type will not reflect the sun and will create a feeling of comfort.Do not, of course, forget that the fabric ceiling will cost you much more than PVC film.

For the children's room and the bedroom, where we spend a third of our life, it is better to choose the option of fabric because of its ability to pass air.

When choosing a material for a ceiling covering in the living room, there are no rules. Note that glossy surface will increase the size of the room and add light to a darkened room. Matte and fabric ceilings are better suited for rooms located on the sunny side. Glossy patterns of bright colors complement the living room in the style of pop art. Ceilings "under suede" will give the living room pomp. This option perfectly complements the room in the antique style.

In the hallway should be installed glossy stretch models. They are easy to clean and visually increase the size of the room.

When choosing a manufacturing country, one should take into account a number of important criteria.

• France as the ancestor of tensioning structures is a standard.Such ceilings are durable and high quality materials. The canvases produced in France are dense and have a beautiful sheen. But the price is high.
• German quality known to the world. Stretch ceilings from Germany are no worse than French models. However, their cost is lower.
• Italian manufacturers managed to develop a new material that requires almost no maintenance. The quality of such paintings corresponds to the European.
• Ceilings Russian production differ in low price and their fragility.
• Ceiling quality from China depends on the integrity of the manufacturer. You can buy high-quality ones that are not inferior to European ones, but you can also purchase ones that can cause irreparable harm to your health.

When choosing a seller, you need to consider a number of important factors:

• the seller is obliged at your first request to provide certificates of quality and safety of the material;
• specify the width of the roll: it may vary from different manufacturers;
• when buying a glossy PVC film, check it for reflectivity;
• the presence of the manufacturer's logo on the edge of the film reduces the area of ​​use.

How to choose a manufacturer of suspended ceilings, see the following video.

This option will look perfect in the bedroom. Looking at the starry sky, you can feel like a piece of the universe. For those who suffer from insomnia - a great opportunity to count the stars at bedtime.

Smooth semicircular lines give comfort. The combination of matte and glossy textures expands the boundaries of the room. The presence of pistachio color brings to nature and peace.

For lovers of travel and underwater fishing, this ceiling will be a godsend. You can feel like one of the crew members, Captain Nemo.

This ceiling with clouds is a continuation of the pattern printed on the wall. A soaring eagle makes the picture realistic.

You can choose any ceiling and baseboard to it, the main thing is that they approach the interior of the room and not contrast with it. This is one of the main conditions for choosing a beautiful and stylish material for your ceiling.