Rack aluminum ceiling: advantages and disadvantages

The choice of modern materials for ceiling decoration is striking in its diversity. Among the proposed range you can choose products that will meet the aesthetic and practical requirements of any premises, in particular for rooms or buildings with a special microclimate. This is, for example, a batten aluminum ceiling, which is a system that has recently entered the market of finishing products, but whose popularity is rapidly gaining momentum.

Suspended ceiling structures are a complex consisting of thin aluminum slats with a multi-layer lacquer coating, which are mounted on a special mounting mechanism.

The decorative material is fastened with U-shaped profiles, hangers and traverses suspended from the ceiling. Guides are wall fasteners and are installed around the perimeter of the walls, suspensions are mounted to the ceiling surface.The panels themselves have a special profile, thanks to which they are fastened to each other. Due to the fact that the slats can be of various shapes, the device itself of fasteners can also be different. Therefore, aluminum rack ceiling there are two types - indoor and outdoor.

Products of open type have a number of distinctive features, first of all, the originality of the appearance of the panels is given by inserts - layouts that are installed between the lamellas. These elements can be made in the same color and texture as the main material or be of a different shade.

This property of the products makes it possible to diversify the surface of the ceiling in the room not only by the color combination, but also by the play of chiaroscuro. Panels and layouts can have the following dimensions: 84 and 6 mm or 84 and 16 mm.

The insertion is usually smaller, due to which it can be "drown" between the main panels.

There are options where the layout is set flush with the slats, forming a flat surface. The color design may not necessarily be of a single shade, the open ceiling allows for quite bold design ideas in decorating the ceiling surface.

The aluminum rack ceiling of a closed type has distinctive features from the previous version, which relate to the composition of the structure. Such a system includes panels of different widths. Laying products allows you to achieve a solid plane, the relief of which is given by the seams between the panels.

The slats are manufactured in the following sizes - 150, 100 and 75 mm. Some manufacturers offer profile kits with dimensions of 100 and 25 mm, or 150 and 25 mm. They are installed in turn, which allows you to vary the appearance of the ceiling. Also This type of rack ceiling can be formed with elements of different colors and textures.that is a positive characteristic when the question of creative interior design arises.

There are a number of features that are inherent in the rack ceiling structures:

• Hinged systems take a few centimeters of room height, but thanks to these sets, you can easily hide possible ceiling flaws, as well as sew up various communications, ventilation devices in the interceiling space, or provide the room with additional sound insulation using a special material.In addition, the design acts as a holder for lighting devices that are easy to place in any selected segment, and if necessary, they can always be quickly reached.
• Aluminum products are produced according to the technology, which assumes the inclusion in the composition of various kinds of substances, for example, a matte polymer and a reflective metallized layer of any color.

• Due to the thickness of products, which is 0.4-0.7 mm, the lamellae become durable and lightweight material.
• A wide choice of panels makes it possible to get curved surfaces on the ceiling. This feature is realized with the help of curvilinear and multi-level rails, which are mounted with the help of suspended stringers. You can combine color solutions, install elements in a perpendicular or any other direction, form drawings, images, etc.
• The panels are realized in a special film that provides protection against deformation during installation and transportation.

Thanks to the rack structures for ceiling surfaces, you can get a unique design,which has specific properties and capabilities.

Aluminum ceilings have certain technical characteristics:

• Moisture resistance, so that they can be safely installed in rooms with a high level of humidity - bathrooms, basements, technical installations, swimming pools, and in the kitchen.
• Fire and fire safety. These properties make it possible to carry out the installation of structures in buildings with increased requirements for fire safety of the object.
• Good reflective properties, due to the presence of metallic luster, which has the surface elements. Due to this, in the premises it is possible to use lighting devices that have a small power, which, in turn, saves energy.

• Rack aluminum constructions are hypoallergenic, antistatic and hygienic., the material does not emit fumes hazardous to human health. These properties do not allow the development and reproduction of fungus, mold and other harmful microorganisms, the products are resistant to rotting.
• Ease of maintenance - In order for the ceiling to retain its brilliance and attractiveness, it is necessary to carry out processing using wet rags.
• High strength profile - slats have good resistance to mechanical damage. Based on the impact resistance of the elements, the products are used for external and internal lining.
• Quick installation - The design includes a number of elements, the installation of which is possible even for beginners in the construction field.
• Big operational termabout 20-50 years old.

• Low weight, thanks to which, the coating does not have a load on the overlap.
• Attractive and aesthetic appearance.
• The ability to quickly repair surface: it is enough to replace the damaged structural member with a new part. To do this, there is no need to dismantle the entire system.
• The edges of the rails have a rounded shape, due to which they fixation is particularly reliable.
• Profiles are solid or with microperforation.

Such systems can have a diverse design, which makes it possible to use them to create high-quality and beautiful ceiling surfaces in private premises, as well as for public use.

Today you can find slatted ceilings of different types, with characteristic differences in shape and design:

• Classical - consists of three or six-meter lamels. A great option for decorating small rooms, since the products make it possible to visually enlarge their area.
• Designer - expensive products, thanks to the appearance of which a unique ceiling covering of an unusual shape is created.

Regardless of the chosen type of construction, the material allows you to complement the interior of the original component in the form of an attractive ceiling covering, taking into account the latest trends in the field of decoration.

Today, aluminum slatted ceilings can be of different colors and shades. The most popular are white, gold and silver materials.. Many manufacturers offer to the consumer slats with an already printed pattern, in a glossy or matte textured finish.

There are varieties of slatted ceilings, for example, Italian, French or German, which have a peculiar characteristic design. Italian products have a rounded edge, German products are distinguished by strict design.

Companies that produce aluminum slatted ceilings, for the most part offer not only aluminum, but also steel products.

• In the domestic market stands out firm "Albes" - Production Association, which specializes in the manufacture of various materials for finishing ceilings, among which there are aluminum slats. The quality characteristics of products correspond to European products and domestic GOST, however, the cost of products per 1 m² is several times less than imported counterparts.
• Bard LLC occupies a leading position in the list of manufacturers of these products. The company provides technical advice, as well as computer modeling of the future project.

• There are a lot of foreign manufacturers of these products, because in Europe such decorative material is widely used. From this list can be identified Dutch Hunter Douglas, which, due to the high quality of its products, has a great demand for the goods it produces.The profiles of this company are distinguished by a wide choice of shapes and sizes and, importantly, all products are treated with an anticorrosive composition, and three-layer enamel is applied to them.

• Geipel - German manufacturer of aluminum slatted ceilings, which produces very interesting products for consumers. It is of high quality, as evidenced by certificates of conformity of international standard, and has a modern and stylish design. Profiles are made of anodized raw materials, thanks to which products are purchased for installation in kindergartens, hospitals, gyms and is recognized as absolutely safe for human health. Products of this brand are successfully produced not only in Germany, but also in domestic production facilities, which has a positive effect on the cost of finished products, since there is no longer a task to deliver goods from Europe.

It is necessary to acquire rail-type ceilings only in specialized stores, where reliable companies that have a positive reputation on the market of finishing materials act as producers of the goods presented.Also worth paying attention to product reviews.

It should be understood that suspended ceilings are not wallpapers that can be changed very often, but a design that is installed for several decades.

When choosing products you need to take into account certain nuances:

• The height of the ceiling - if it is more than three meters, then it is worthwhile to prefer a rack system of a closed type, since it does not have gaps between the lamellae. In public buildings, you can install an open structure. The height hides the gaps, and the coating looks very attractive.
• Purpose of the room in which installation of a rack ceiling will be carried out. Aluminum slats are ideal for rooms with high humidity.
• Color design - modern products make it possible to make the ceiling a mirror or decorate the surface with an unusual pattern. But we should not forget that fashion trends are temporary, so the design of the rails should be approached with a large share of responsibility so that the design in the future does not become a hindrance, having lost its relevance.
• You should not make a decision in favor of any material, just becausethat he released a foreign company. Russian products today are of high quality, which is not inferior to imported ones.

Whatever the repair, costly or budget option, the most important thing is to make it look complete. Without an attractive, practical ceiling, an apartment, a private house or a general purpose building will bore and tire with its monotony and monotony. The most daring design ideas for ceiling surfaces will help to realize the construction of aluminum slats in life.

The interior design of the kitchen or dining room should be based not only on the basis of aesthetic appeal, but also from practical considerations. Rack aluminum ceilings combined these two characteristics.

Single-level contrasting coverings of black and white colors or two-level systems that are made of alternating gold and light panels, complemented by bright spotlights, will become a real decoration in the room.

A variety of geometric shapes used in the design of the bathroom or hallway will help to visually enlarge the room.

Mirror silver lamellas give the room depth and free space.

Curved design designs of aluminum slatted ceilings will decorate any room. This could be a pool in a country cottage or a living room in a city apartment.

The play of light from the lighting devices on the glossy slats will give the room a royal luxury and elegant originality.

You can find out how to make a slatted aluminum ceiling in the bathroom with your own hands from the video below.