Stretch ceiling in the attic: examples of design

In European countries, the problem associated with the expansion of living space has been sorted out for a long time: the Europeans are building an attic. Attic rooms become residential: now they have all the necessary communications. Residents of Russia quickly appreciated this useful and interesting novelty. Today many people buy stretch ceilings for attic: the use of such coatings opens up many possibilities for various experiments. It is worth considering in more detail the features of such materials and interesting examples of design.

It is worth starting with the fact that the attic room is in principle very different from ordinary rooms, because its geometry is very non-standard. Features of the attic: non-standard placement of windows, lead communications, various drops, transitions, a large number of bends.In this room, everything is not very familiar.

All this makes it possible to translate into reality a variety of design ideas, but on the other hand, because of each turn and angle, the cost of installation works increases. The ceiling of the attic floor is similar to the terrain.

Attic will be original and very beautiful.

There are many advantages to stretching ceiling coverings in mansard rooms.

The main advantages of such ceilings:

• provide heat and sound insulation (especially in the presence of heat-insulating material between the base and the stretch ceiling);
• they open up the possibility of experimenting with light: if the geometry in the room is very complicated, the lighting options become even greater;
• provide leak protection: if a leak occurs, you can simply remove the liquid and install the ceiling cover again;
• can hide electrical wiring.

But any material has its drawbacks. Tension ceiling attic is no exception.

The disadvantages of such products are as follows:

• High price. Installing a stretch ceiling in the attic will be quite expensive. But this option will still be more profitable than, for example, the installation of plasterboard ceilings.
• Instability to mechanical stress. Special care must be taken when cleaning the film products. They can be easily damaged with sharp objects. Fabric materials in this regard are more reliable, but they are less resistant to fluid.
• Reducing the height by a few centimeters - depending on what kind of lighting is used in the room.

If you suddenly pierce such a ceiling, you can correct the situation by closing the defect with a vinyl appliqué. So you will not only understand the problem, but also decorate the room.

For the attic space is best suited film product. Since the attic is located directly under the roof, it is ideal for it to have a coating characterized by increased resistance to the effects of a liquid. Fabric materials are not very moisture resistant. Such options should be chosen only if you use the home only in the warm season, and in the cold the house is not heated.

Attic space is usually low. If you want to fix it, it is better to stop the choice on the glossy ceiling. It will reflect the light, make the room more spacious, lit. The shade of the product can be any: brown, blue, green and so on. Stretch ceiling manufacturers are actively experimenting with color.

If the attic space is small enough, but you want to zone it and visually enlarge, pay attention to the two-level glossy stretch ceilings. Combining drywall and suspended ceiling, you can hide the insulation material and electrical wiring.

Ceilings of irregular geometric shapes look very unusual and aesthetically pleasing. They allow you to create in the rooms a unique atmosphere. This option is suitable not only for the living room, but also for the artist's studio, a study. The ceiling is installed in several levels that look like original geometric patterns.With the help of this decoration you can make the room more interesting and choose the best lighting option.

When installing a stretch ceiling, you will need to leave space between it and the base. This will prevent the occurrence of mold that may appear due to high humidity.

Variants of design tension products in the attic are different. First, you will need to create a structure made of wood (for this, bars are used). Then attach profiles to it. The most commonly used aluminum products - separation baguettes.

The design can be attached to the supporting roof beams. When using PVC film, which is characterized by elasticity, you will be able to install even on the most difficult areas.

On the attic floor, the roof may be located at an angle - for example, in a chopped house. Ceilings are usually quite low. In this case, it is better to make the design angular.So you can not only create a spectacular design in the room, but you can’t even pick up the height. Similar ceiling coverings visually lift the room.

The procedure should be as follows:

• install heat insulation on the ceiling, use a vapor barrier material;
• draw a sketch of the ceiling;
• mark on the ceiling where the profiles will be attached;
• attach base slats to rafters;
• mark the places where the lighting fixtures will be located;
• attach baguettes;
• notch or bend the profile in places of curvature.

After that, it will be possible to proceed with the installation work. It is necessary to do everything with maximum accuracy (especially if you install a complex structure that has many edges and bends).

Installation is as follows:

• heat the room;
• fix the base angle of the cover in a baguette;
• secure the remaining corners of the blade.

For tensioning ceiling coatings in the attic are used a variety of lighting devices. If you choose a suitable lamp, you can emphasize the advantages and mask the disadvantages of such an unusual room.The main thing is to approach this issue as seriously as possible and take into account all the nuances. Remember that in cold weather the roof also becomes cold, and in the heat it gets very hot. Choosing the right fixtures and doing the placement of lighting devices, you need to consider the heat transfer.

For an attic room, fluorescent or diode lamps, spotlights are best suited.

Choosing the most suitable lighting, you need to focus on the following recommendations:

• for small rooms, small lamps (their circular combinations) are very suitable;
• With the help of small l-shaped lamps you can get a dome effect;
• to adjust the base of an irregular shape, you can install small light bulbs along the lowest wall (with this approach, the main lighting fixture can be any);
• in the cold season it is better to use warm yellow light, in the summer - cold.

There is no need to take special care of the ceiling coating in the attic.Ceilings in such rooms are polluted rather slowly, because they are separate from other rooms.

The PVC film with a glossy surface is antistatic, so these surfaces are resistant to various dirt and dust. It will be quite sufficient from time to time to perform wet cleaning without using aggressive chemicals and abrasive detergents (they will have a negative effect on the surface). In a solution of soap and liquid, you can add liquid ammonia (a few drops will suffice). So the glossy material will become more brilliant.

Fabric products need to be cleaned more thoroughly and often, because dust is clogged in them. Such surfaces should be treated with a vacuum cleaner or a brush that has a soft bristle. If you do this regularly, in the future you will not have to purchase expensive cleaning products.

So you can navigate in the range and choose a coating that does not disappoint in terms of quality, and will also become a real decoration of the attic.

You will learn about the advantages of stretch ceilings from the video below.