Stretch ceilings with photo printing: examples of original design

Wherever photo printing is not used today: clothes, furniture, cars, and, of course, the ceiling. The possibilities are the widest - on the ceiling you can place both an old fresco and a picture of the cosmos from a popular science fiction film.

Stretch ceilings with photo printing are becoming increasingly popular lately. The advantages are obvious - quick installation without dust and dirt, water resistance and durability, and the possibilities of photo printing make it possible to realize any dreams, choosing a suitable ceiling for any interior.

The customer can independently choose a drawing or photo that he wants to see on his ceiling covering, having realized his original design. And can choose the design option in the catalog, which must necessarily be a company engaged in the installation of stretch ceilings with photo printing. Complex multilevel constructions must be pre-modeled using special computer programs. If a firm is not ready to work with preliminary modeling, then it is better to refuse its services and turn to professionals.

After the pattern is selected, it is necessary to choose the type of ceiling covering fabric - it can be a fabric base (polyester) or PVC film. Please note that the same pattern will look different on different surfaces. Manufacturers are most often ready to make small sketches on different materials - this is a great opportunity to evaluate the texture and colors even before the composition is over your head.

After the materials and dimensions are determined, the image is transferred to the canvas using a special wide-format printer. For printing using special inks that are resistant to UV and moisture.

The ceiling with a photo printing can be very different - it is different multi-level designs, and sloping ceilings for children's rooms or attic, luminous and double-sided, made of PVC canvases of two (or even more) colors using soldering.

Let us dwell on some popular options.

Multilevel the ceiling can be a classic "steps" or have any original shape. Both rectangular classical forms and non-standard solutions not only expand the room visually, but also allow it to be zoned, separating, for example, the dining area from the kitchen cooking zone. Spotlights are often placed at the junction of the levels, and the canvas with photo printing, as a rule, is the highest of all levels. In this way, we can easily create the effect of a space opened directly into a flowering garden, or the illusion of a starry sky, observed from the porthole of a spaceship.

Original and modern look luminous ceiling. In its manufacture, a translucent film is used, and the lighting devices are placed under the tensioning canvas. The luminous ceiling is perfectly combined with photo printing, for example, the starry sky will look like a real one if LED strips are placed under the canvas, creating the effect of the Milky Way glow.This decoration creates the illusion of the sun shining through the water, the lights of the nightlife of a big city, an airplane flying right above you, and much more.

Beveled not everyone likes the ceiling, but it should be noted that some interiors will give it originality and help to create a complete image. This option is especially good for a nursery located on the top floor of a private house or for an attic room. There can be used a variety of photo printing options - the roof of the hut or a fantasy landscape, white clouds against the blue sky or bright jungle.

To create unique interiors, use "Bilateral" tension canvas. This is a great opportunity not only to combine colors, but also to experiment with various visual effects. If you want to visually increase the height of the room, and the stretch ceiling has already “eaten” precious centimeters, in this case, designers advise you to arrange the walls and the lower level of the coating in one color. Thanks to the technology of spikes of several color canvases, even a very large room will look cozy.So, a spacious living room, for example, will become a resting place with a TV and a sofa, and a game room, and a dining room. A weighty plus is the opportunity to resolve the issue of compatibility of the floor, ceiling, walls and furniture.

Many are interested in what lies behind the smooth and shiny surface of the tension fabric. All designs of stretch ceilings have a similar device.

Ceiling fabric canvas is mounted to the ceiling-based and walls by means of a profile made of metal or wood. With the help of beadings, the canvas is fixed in the profile, and then stretched from the center of the room to the corners. After the fabric is stretched, the fabric is cut, and a ceiling plinth is installed around the perimeter. Installation is fast, two people are enough for installation.

Before stretching the film, it is necessary to heat the film (together with the pattern applied in advance), and if there is not enough of a whole piece, then special equipment will “solder” the webs.

Beautiful ceiling options are obtained by connecting a stretch ceiling and a multi-level suspended system.It is better to entrust the installation of such ceilings to specialists - it is quite difficult, because each element of the suspended ceiling requires the installation of a separate special profile.

Much will depend on the material that will be used in the manufacture of your ceiling: the service life, the special properties of the finish, and the cost of the work.

The most common and inexpensive option - PVC canvas with photo printingwhich will serve you at least 10 years. It has excellent qualities - elasticity, resistance to moisture and dust. The additional effect of protection against dust and dirt will be provided by Teflon treatment, which is offered today by many manufacturers, in this case the thinnest layer of Teflon is applied to the canvas - thin and inconspicuous.

You do not need to be afraid that the photo printing will be damaged by sunlight or water - the dyes are so strong that the drawing will not suffer from wet cleaning or temperature changes. The most commonly used UV paint - durable, safe for humans. UV printing does not crack and is suitable for any type of PVC fabric. The only drawback of UV printing is the limited width (not more than 2.2 m), therefore, if necessary, a seam should be made on the canvas.

UV printing is more expensive than printing with solvent inks.This is due to the fact that in the manufacture of solvent inks used toxic dyes. Nevertheless, ink is often used, because the canvas with such a print is large (up to 3.5 m), does not fade and does not lose freshness of colors from time or temperature difference. It is the solvent printing that will look on the fabric ceiling as a master painting on canvas.

Beautiful modern option - latex printing. The possibility of applying drawings of large sizes, seamless technology, high image quality and environmental friendliness makes latex printing more and more popular.

Manufacturers offer PVC ceiling in three variations - glossy, satin and matte. Each has its own characteristics.

Glossy the ceiling copes with the task of sound insulation, which makes such ceilings indispensable in cinemas and clubs. Glossy ceilings have a reflective effect, so the room usually seems bigger and taller. It is important to note that the drawing on a glossy canvas does not look as sharp as on a matte one with the same image quality.

Matte ceilings are outwardly indistinguishable from ordinary painting and look exceptionally “natural.” It is believed that the white matte canvas is the optimal background for photo printing, the pattern is clear and bright. And also on the white canvas any drawings will look without color distortion.

But satin the canvas has a special “satin” or “grainy” surface and will enhance the effect of abstract drawings and ornaments for ancient frescoes. Satin ceiling combines the advantages of glossy and matte ceiling - unobtrusive shine and noble shine.

Experts say that any image can be applied to the fabric surface of the ceiling, as long as it is of good quality.

Choosing a fabric ceiling, be sure to make a "color proof." This is a segment of your future ceiling, on which a part of your drawing or a drawing is completely reduced. At the color proof you will see how the colors and shades of the selected image will look on the segment of the fabric ceiling.

Modern technology allows you to put on the ceiling of any pattern. However, among the images were and there are "leaders". What order most often, let's see.

• Blue sky and white clouds. Apparently, a long winter and a cool summer are pushing us to choose this positive and bright photo.
• Blue sky, clouds and flying pigeons. A picture associated with a happy time - a holiday, summer, wedding, is popular for decorating a wide variety of rooms.

• Starry sky, planets and galaxies. Most often they love such a ceiling to see teenagers in their rooms who are passionate about astronomy or space fiction.
• Water, sea, fish and other aquatic inhabitants. An excellent positive theme for the bathroom, which has remained popular for quite a few years, evokes memories of summer holidays at the seaside.

• Nature: flowers, plants, insects and animals.

• Urban or Natural Landscapes, famous architectural structures (from the Taj Mahal mausoleum to the skyscrapers of New York).
• Reproductions paintings by famous artists.

• Modern direction - texts, symbols, monograms and hieroglyphs. It is well combined with interiors in black and white color, and signs can be both black on a white background, and white on a black background ceiling. With the backlight this option looks quite interesting.
• Abstract drawings. Abstraction in the design of the ceiling gives originality to the entire interior of the room, but remember that this design best fits into the modern interior.
• Favorite fairy tale heroes, cartoon characters and movies.

The drawing can be of different size and quality, its cost will depend on it. If the drawing does not occupy the entire surface of the ceiling, but only a part of it (for example, a branch of a blossoming apple tree), then its value will be determined by the rectangle into which the image fits.

Remember that the colors of the image must be combined with the color of the walls and interior colors. Sophisticated colors - golden, silver, lilac, the colors of berries and shades of green require “repetition” in various interior items. Therefore, if on your ceiling will flaunt a pinkish-lilac orchid, then its colors should overlap with hues of wallpaper or colors of textiles.But if your chosen design is gentle angels, then the interior of the room should correspond to the “romantic” style.

It is necessary to choose an image on the ceiling very carefully. Your tastes and preferences are certainly in the first place, but harmony and a sense of proportion are just as important. The purpose of the room plays an important role.

So, in the bedroom with modern The interior looks good bicolor ceilings or ceilings, repeating some colors of the interior. For example, a green fluffy carpet on the floor will perfectly harmonize with the green foliage on the ceiling with a photo print.

Classic in the interiors it is more demanding to finish the ceilings - not every drawing will look advantageous in rooms with antique or classic furniture. If the traditional white ceiling categorically does not suit you, then in the case of the classic, it is better to give preference to stylized ornaments or images imitating ancient frescoes. Remember that the interior of the bedroom should soothe, relax, adjust to rest, so it is better to refrain from using bright colors.

Modern interiors allow the use of contrasting colors in ceilings, emphasizing the color of furniture or walls. The combination of black and white, blue and yellow, red and white are considered the most successful and bright. The colors of the ceiling, “echoing” with the colors of the walls and the floor, allow you to create a unique memorable interior of the hallway or kitchen. Minimalistic interior in urban style or in the style of "loft" will effectively complement the ceilings with abstract drawings.

To the rooms where children live, we always treat with great attention - it is important that the child was comfortable in the room at any time. A room for a small child will differ significantly from a room for a teenager, but the ceilings with photo printing will be appropriate in both cases. For a nursery, drawings of favorite cartoon characters, jungles, bright butterflies and birds will do, but the interior of a teenager’s room is often associated with his hobbies. Therefore, before you make repairs in the room with a teenager, consult with him - what kind of ceiling decoration he would like to see.

Two-level ceilings combining stretch ceiling with photo printing and plasterboard ceiling - almost always look beautiful and original. Stretch ceiling may look like in this photo - "stained glass window" with a spectacular ornament.

Floral ornaments, foliage and trees are always popular. And such an option in the form of a gallery roof, entwined with roses and climbing plants, will also visually increase the height of the ceiling.

Art reproductions of paintings by famous artists fit into modern interiors, and they look very original and bright.

Beautiful abstractions will decorate any room. The main thing is that the colors and shades "repeated" in the furniture and other finishes. Abstract drawing has many advantages over other photo pictures - it’s just less likely to get bored.

Abstractions will perfectly fit into the interior of a modern hallway with simple minimalist furniture and decoration.

Ceilings with “flower” photo printing look bright and attract attention. If the ceiling is such an important part of the interior, then the room should not be "overloaded" with intricate furniture or an abundance of other decor.

"Fruit" motifs look fresh and bright, but now use them best for the intended purpose - for the kitchen space. Beautiful volumetric photos can visually enlarge the space of a small kitchen, which is a definite plus.

Long Russian winters and short summers made us lovers of ceilings with a blue sky and white clouds. And for good reason! Such a ceiling uplifting even in cloudy weather. The best of these ceilings are combined with white furniture and light tiled floors.

For information on how to install a stretch ceiling with photo printing, see the following video.