Stretch ceilings in interior design

Almost no modern repair can not do without suspended ceilings. Indeed, besides the unique addition to the design of the room, the suspended ceiling is quite practical, and its installation takes place in a short time. It is possible to create a delightful interior with the help of tension cloths both in the apartment and in a private house or office.

The advantages of the tension structures are most obvious when comparing them with ordinary painted ceilings, chipboard or drywall coatings. They create a perfectly smooth surface, masking base defects, and at installation save space of the room:

• at installation of a usual hinged design, it is “eaten up” up to 10 cm in height,
• with a tension - no more than 3 cm.

Advantageous features:

• long service life with proper care - from 15 to 25 years;
• ease of assembly;
• beautiful and aesthetic appearance;
• a variety of models, colors and style;
• unlimited number of prints and ornaments that can be applied to the surface;

• suitable for all types of premises - from the bathroom to the nursery;
• the ability to install built-in lights;
• the creation of structures in several levels;
• environmental friendliness and harmlessness - does not emit toxins and harmful components.

Disadvantages of stretch ceilings:

• Replace or drain fluid in case of flooding;
• damaged by exposure to sharp objects.

There are the following forms of stretch ceiling:

• Classic. It is a horizontal single-level surface, in some cases it may be tilted. The solution is applicable for any room.
• Longline It is mainly used to correct the height of the room or in the case of zoning.
• Arch. At assembly of a design the geometrical space of the room completely changes. A possible result is a dome-shaped ceiling.

• Dune. Cloth passing from the ceiling to the walls or columns. Used in case of zoning.
• One of the most expensive ceilings in cost is considered starry sky. For its embodiment, use special built-in lights.

The price of the tension structure depends not only on the shape and complexity of installation, but also on the web material.

Such a fabric is made of polyester with knitted interlacing. It has a barely noticeable mesh structure, due to which air permeability is ensured. It has a large width, which allows you to create ceilings without seams on the surface. To achieve strength and durability, the material is impregnated with a polyurethane composition.

The basis of this film is polyvinyl chloride, which gives plasticity and strength to the canvas.One of the additional components is chlorine, which can be dangerous for people with strong heat.

But such a ceiling is varied in colors, it is possible to apply photo printing or any drawing. The canvas can have a varied surface: gloss, matte or satin, which will enliven the interior, make it more attractive. The vinyl ceiling is water resistant and easy to clean.

Coatings of this type may have different widths depending on the manufacturer:

• European - 2.2-2.4 m;
• Chinese - 3 m and more.

Small widths - 1.3 or 1.5 m are produced today only on old equipment, which can serve as an indicator of product quality. Narrow canvases are joined during assembly, the seams are welded. If the installation is done by professionals, the web with soldering does not lose its aesthetics, the seams are almost invisible.

• Glossy. The most common and durable canvases that complement the design of the room.Install them everywhere - from private homes to administrative premises. Since they have excellent noise and sound insulation, gloss is used in cinemas, recording studios, etc.

• Matte. Visually resemble the usual bleached ceiling, do not glare, do not reflect light. Such canvases are applicable for standard squared rooms, with a discreet design, where the interior of the room itself is original and no additional decoration elements are needed.

• Satin. The reflectivity of the canvas is minimal, but the surface is disgusting and ideally even, resembling satin fabric in its structure. The gentle texture invites the use of light and pastel shades: beige, pink, olive and white. To give originality and rage you can use photo printing.

The choice of models of mounted coatings is varied: you can prefer a suspended ceiling with perforations, photo wallpapers, stickers or rhinestones. Whether flowers, cosmos or fruits will be shown on the ceiling depends on the purpose and style of the room.

• Hi-tech or loft. Modern trends dictate their own requirements for finishing; vinyl is ideal for them. It is always possible to choose a suitable tone from a large number of colors and patterns, framing the canvas with interesting backlighting.

• Classical. It is always relevant. For seasoned styling, matte ceiling of beige color or subtle shades of satin will be appropriate, which, thanks to the amazing shimmer, will add individuality to the interior.

• Modern It can be limited to straight lines and clear forms, therefore a matte ceiling in one tier without additional elements would be the most suitable solution.

• Fyuzhn. Bright and original style. It can be complemented by an expressive ceiling with an imitation of natural texture: stone, wood, fabric, etc. An arched multilevel structure would be appropriate in the interior of the fusion, better in combination with additional lighting: lamps or LED strip placed between levels or on a decorative eaves. This will create a game of color and light highlights.

• Ethnic. The originality of style dictates the presence of color. For safari fans, it is possible to draw a picture imitating the skin of a cheetah or zebra, as well as a combination of forms with a variety of yellow or brown colors.

• Minimalism. This is a linear style without unnecessary details and complex interior solutions. Addition will serve as a matte ceiling or gloss, which will match the overall color of the room.

• Bedroom. This room is distinguished by tranquility and peace. Optimal are canvas satin or matte textures calm, pastel colors: beige, olive, ivory, pale pink, sky blue.

• Living room. This is the main room in the house, where guests are invited and celebrated holidays. There may be PVC, and fabric of different colors or a combination of both. Multi-level ceilings are welcome.

• Kitchen. Ceilings in this area should be practical and easy to clean. Do not use white canvas to prevent food and fat from entering. For the same reason, multilevel construction is avoided.

When repairing an indoor ceiling is installed at the final stage, when all the dusty work, painting, pasting wallpaper. The duration of the process depends on the size of the room and the design of the ceiling.

Mounted canvas on the frame, which is going first. These are metal profiles attached by screws and screws to the wall.They also use additional fittings for solid construction.

On the resulting frame pull the finished fabric, securing it in one of several ways:

• harpoon;
• wedge;
• staple;
• clip-on.

There are almost no differences in the installation of fabric and PVC, except that the fabric does not require shrinking, and the vinyl is heated with warm air from a special gun.

How to install a suspended ceiling, see the following video.

Stretch ceilings do not require special care: it is enough to wipe it from time to time with a dry cloth. Wet cleaning is performed extremely rarely, with care not to damage the material, color.

It is necessary to wash a cloth without use of abrasive cleaners and rough brushes. The use of familiar household chemicals can cause damage to the coating, loss of strength and reduce its service life.

For PVC special cleaning products are sold, they do not contain corrosive components and do not damage the surface.For glossy vinyl films, special compositions have also been developed that allow them to maintain their shine. Opaque cloths are cleaned with steam or warm soapy water.

A feature of PVC ceilings is that they are able to withstand large volumes of water - up to 100 liters. When flooded, the web deforms under the weight of the liquid. In such situations, it is better to call the wizard, who will carry out all the necessary work to remove moisture and return the film to its original form using a thermal cannon.

For modern design of the room is quite important to choose a solid and competent lighting. After all, the canvas with the wrong light will look faded and not so original. Suspended devices - chandeliers, floor lamps - are used as the main source of light, in addition to it there is a point lighting.

Spotlights are placed in the space of the canvas or along the eaves around the perimeter.For complex geometric constructions, the direction of the beams is also important, which should emphasize lines and enhance the perception of volume. Devices should not be directed upwards to avoid film melting.

With the help of correctly spaced light, you can divide the room into zones, also make the space wider or visually increase the depth of the ceiling. It is also interesting combination with devices located on the walls or the use of LED tape, spotlights.

An electrician is carried out before the ceiling is formed in advance, distributing wires and points of light. When installing, make cutting, considering the lamps. All wiring remains between the main ceiling and tension.