Stretch ceilings with 3D effect: unusual solutions in the interior

Stretch ceilings are widespread today - both in office premises and in private houses, and such a special kind of them, like structures with 3D effect, are becoming more and more popular.

Indeed, plastering and whitewashing ceilings are a thing of the past, because modern technologies allow for quick and high-quality repairs to the ceiling.

Images with a 3D effect on a stretch ceiling cover allow you to create a spectacular illusion of three-dimensional drawing, ornament or photography. It can be images of the starry sky, clouds, flowers or butterflies, as well as unusual ornament or architectural details that allow you to visually increase the height of the room.

Human vision perceives a three-dimensional image on the ceiling, as a picture having a volume and depth.This is achieved through high-quality printing, special attention to the shadows and lines in the image and reflective particles that provide the refraction of the light beam.

The advantages of three-dimensional tension structures are similar to the positive qualities of conventional stretch ceilings:

• resistance to temperature changes and high humidity;
• the ability to "hide" serious defects of the base-ceiling, for example, cracks or height differences;
• the ability to keep the finish for a long time beautiful and clean, as the dust to the stretch ceiling is not attracted;
• the use of special mild detergents in the process of cleaning the surface;
• the ability of the ceiling to survive the leakage - most materials can withstand loads of up to 100 kg per square meter;
• fast installation and lack of construction waste after installation;
• low price in comparison with plasterboard ceilings;
• possibility of combining with suspended plasterboard structures;
• the use of photo paintings, floral ornaments or geometric patterns, visually increasing the space.

The disadvantages of stretch ceilings should include the possibility of their fairly easy damage with sharp objects, for example, when installing fixtures. Damage to the canvas can and unsuccessfully abandoned children's toy or champagne cork. Games with baby pistols with suckers or bullets can also cause serious damage to the ceiling.

However, small slits or holes in the stretch ceiling are easily repaired with their own hands.

Stretch ceilings are divided into fabric and plastic (made of PVC film). Polyester fabric ceilings differ in density and durability, and the drawing put on them will not grow dull over the years. This coating is not afraid of changes in temperature, so it is perfect for a country house that is not heated constantly. The width of one cloth fabric ceiling is 5.5 meters, so usually there is no need to sew several cloths.

The 3D stretch fabric canvas will be mounted to the ceiling-based in the same way as any other suspended ceiling.

Before fixing the canvas on the wall mounted metal profile or wooden baguette. After the profile is installed, the canvas is gradually stretched, fastening it to the profile with the help of beadings, while the edges of the canvas will hang down. Then begins the process of "stretching" from the center of the room to the windows and doors, which should be carried out "four hands" - two people, working at the same time, will be able to avoid distortions and sags. The final stage is trimming fabric and installing a ceiling plinth.

PVC canvases Feel better in rooms with constant heating and are great for creating multi-level structures. The width of the film varies from 1.5 to 5.5 meters; the wider the canvas, the more expensive it is. Nothing wrong, if the whole room lacks one whole piece, since the special equipment allows connecting any number of segments together.

In addition to the standard installation of the profile, for the installation of PVC ceiling, you will need special equipment - an air heater. The heating of the film with a heat gun and its tightening will be best handled by experts, but home craftsmen will be able to carry out the procedure using a conventional heater and a hot hair dryer. Modern printing technology allows you to apply a pattern of any size on the PVC-fabric, and on the fabric base. Thanks to the inkjet printer or plotter, as well as solvent and UV inks, the effect of the volumetric pattern increases.

Also, the design of stretch ceilings can be multi-level. It is they who will best help reveal the beauty and depth of 3D images. The correct combination of three-dimensional patterns and levels transform a room into a forest clearing or spacecraft, and insects and animals look like living ones. To install multi-level structures, special profiles are needed - special for each ceiling element.

Preparation and installation of a multi-level ceiling - the work is difficult and laborious, so it is better to entrust it to professionals. The designer will help create a play of light and shadow, tell you where it is better to install lamps to create the illusion of the flight of birds or butterflies. Multi-level construction involves the use of not only the stretch fabric, but also the elements of drywall.

Drawings, ornaments and photographs on the stretch ceiling can be very different and depend solely on the imagination of the owners of the room.The most popular is the starry sky through the porthole of the spacecraft (great for children), white clouds in the blue sky, bright butterflies and birds among tropical plants.

A two-level ceiling with an oval or round center can be the bottom of a pool or ocean water, filled with starfish, bright fish and algae.

Popular and the ceiling in the form of an ocean wave. Abstract patterns look impressive, they allow you to give not only the ceiling, but also the whole interior the room of originality and modernity.

Photo printing on a stretch ceiling implies a special attention to lighting. In order for the picture to “play,” and the surround stereo image really served as an interior decoration, you need the right lighting.. Typically, this spotlights, located around the perimeter of the room in plasterboard structures. Turning lights allow you to place the necessary accents, and the picture is highlighted from one, then on the other hand, do not get bored.

When choosing a ceiling 3D, you need to consider the following nuances:

• There are many companies offering to install the ceiling with a 3D effect, and many of them offer attractive discounts. It is recommended to apply only to those firms that have proven themselves in the construction market, have an extensive portfolio of finished works and provide guarantees.
• Too exotic or too bright image can quickly get bored, you should not choose paintings that can tire your eyes.
• 3D drawing should correspond to the design concept of the whole room: “sea theme” is best suited for bathrooms, sky drawings - for living rooms and halls, butterflies and birds can be present both in the kitchen and in the bedroom.

• The market of finishing materials for ceilings offers us products of Russian, European and Chinese production. If you are interested in high quality and durability, choose materials made in Europe.
• Do not use dark colors or aggressive patterns for children.
• Glossy ceilings look best in rooms with high ceilings.
• For the kitchen, choose the finish of the PVC film, since the vapor and grease stains from such a cloth will be the easiest to clean. In addition, PVC film has water-repellent properties.
• Properly positioned lamp can add a special depth to the picture.

• Recently used fluorescent paints can cause anxiety.
• If the volume picture is tired, then the stretch ceiling can be painted. Acrylic paints are usually used for this purpose.
• Clear proportions and proportionality are the key to success of a tension cover with a three-dimensional pattern, but even a small discrepancy with the plan can bring imbalance and spoil the overall picture.
• It is necessary to use 3D images with caution in small rooms with low ceilings - a large-scale image will not increase the space, but rather, on the contrary, “pin down” it.
• The night sky is a popular variation of the 3D ceiling. The color scheme of such a ceiling is quite dark, so this image in the living room or kitchen will cause more questions than enthusiasm.

• To create additional light effects, designers use the luminous Starpins pins or install Swarovski crystals in some parts of the design (for example, in the center of stars in the starry sky or water droplets on the leaves).
• All sorts of abstractions are best combined with high-tech style. Traditional interiors, coupled with an extraordinary ceiling will look inharmonious.
• Difficult ceiling is better to entrust experts. Before placing an order, it is recommended to ask whether the company’s specialists are fulfilling the design model. If the answer is negative, then it is better to refuse services.

One of the most beloved themes of the 3D stretch ceiling is “a window to the ocean”. Tension canvas looks perfect thanks to a multi-level ceiling and spectacular lighting. This finish will delight you and the bathroom and lobby.

If there are no windows in the room, then you need to apply all the possibilities in order to add “air” and light to the room. The best solution would be a tension design with a blue sky and white clouds.

Such landscapes will be appropriate in the interior of a modern kitchen, especially if the ceiling of the room is not too high.The kitchen will become visually higher and freer, and multi-level gypsum ceiling elements will help to zone the room, separating the cooking zone from the dining area.

Recently, ceilings with spectacular abstract patterns have gained popularity. This is a great option for rooms with a loft or hi-tech interior.. The decoration will surely attract the attention of guests, who will consider intricate spirals against the background of the Milky Way. Abstract drawings have a lot of advantages - they not only visually increase the height of the room, but also reinforce the impression of a stylish interior (for example, a modern kitchen in red and black).

Butterflies and birds are always popular, but remember that such a bright accent will inevitably attract the eye and can quickly get bored. However, if the room has a complex shape, the ceiling with photo printing can simultaneously perform the task of zoning and combining space into a stylistically coherent one. Large elements in the center of the room can be repeated in the corners, in the arches and niches, on the elements of a multi-level ceiling.

The original solution is an old map made with photo printing on polyester canvas. This is a real find for an office or a young children's traveler, because such a ceiling can be considered endlessly, dreaming of distant countries and amazing discoveries.

Frequently encountered variations of “flower” images suggest that these motifs still have many lovers. Here you can give only one piece of advice - the flower motive must be related to the decoration of the walls (repeat the main color or motive), as well as the color of the furniture, otherwise it will look like an “alien element”.

To learn how to install a 3D stretch ceiling and install lighting, see the following video.