Stretch Ceiling Inserts: Selection Criteria

Repair - the process is complicated, time-consuming, but fascinating. And not always the speed of repair depends only on your financial capabilities. Sometimes, even with the necessary number of finances, it is difficult to determine the choice of suitable products for repair. Most often, such a period begins at the stage of finishing, when all the dirty work is behind and you can give more space for imagination. But it is at this stage that problems begin: how to do better, what to buy, where to install, how to save, but not lose quality. Usually at this stage of repair the room is idle from a week to several months.

Many of those who at least once faced with the repair and decoration of rooms, thought about the best way to finish the ceiling.The most attractive among all the available options is a suspended ceiling.

It would seem that stretch ceilings do most people, but this choice is repelled by several reasonably weighty reasons:

• Stretch ceilings are easy to install and operate. As a rule, the installation of a stretch ceiling on average takes from several hours to 2 days even for non-professional builders.

• Relatively low cost of work. Now a very common service is the installation of suspended ceilings, so it will not be difficult to find workers who will do everything efficiently, quickly and at the same time inexpensively.

• Stretch ceiling hides the defects and irregularities resulting from rough finishing. Unfortunately, the builders also make mistakes that can affect the redecoration, but the stretched canvas hides any irregularities so well that you forget about them a few weeks after the repair.

Many doubt the feasibility of choosing stretch ceilings, because when stretching the canvas, it is impossible to avoid the formation of a narrow gap between the wall and the ceiling covering, which is formed due to the method of its installation.The fact is that the ceiling is stretched not directly to the wall, but to a special narrow profile fixed in advance, thereby making a small gap of several centimeters between the canvas and the wall. This gap often spoils the overall picture.

The solution to this problem is very simple and cheap - masking tape. It is a soft and narrow polymer profile-angle that fits any form of the wall.

But there is another solution - the plinth, which is attached directly to the wall and hides an unwanted gap. But not everything is as simple as it seems at first glance.

Skirting loses tape for several reasons:

• It will only fit straight walls because of its rigidity. It can not be installed on the wall, even with a minimum defect.

• In the case of flooding from the neighbors above, to dismantle the ceiling and further drain the water, it will be necessary to remove the baseboard, which adheres very well to the wallpaper and tears away from the walls only with them.

Masking tape can be different. They have a number of features and advantages over other decorative elements:

• The tape, due to its softness, will make it possible to hide any defects and irregularities on the curved wall without creases and tears.
• The tape is easy to install - it is attached not to the walls, but to the profile on which the ceiling is stretched.
• Installing the product around the perimeter of the room takes an average of 10 minutes.

• Camouflage tape is made of a very wear-resistant and flexible polymer, which is not afraid of the direct rays of the sun, temperature changes, humidity and external influences.
• The design is reusable, so if necessary, the tape can be reused.
• There are products of different types, shapes and colors, so they do an excellent job with decorative functions, and if you still could not find the right shade, then you can paint the tape in the desired color.

• The ribbon is a continuation of the canvas, therefore the area of ​​the room is not visually reduced, and by playing with color you can increase the visible space of the canvas.
• The polymers from which most of the tapes are made are elastic and do not lose their properties even after a long period of operation, so you do not have to periodically insert or correct the tape that has fallen out of the profile grooves over time.
• The undoubted advantage of masking tapes is their low price.Considering also that the installation does not require glue, you can significantly save money.

Modern tapes are very diverse, but they are easy to understand.

With a more detailed study, you can select only a few forms of such masking products:

• T-shaped tapes are designed to hide the gaps at the junction of flat surfaces, obtained, for example, when facing walls with ceramic granite or tiles. Such tapes are most often made of rigid hypoallergenic polyvinyl chloride.
• L-shaped tapes are used for walls with visible defects, so they are made of a more flexible and elastic material based on the same PVC. These tapes are very much like a soft corner and are considered the most versatile among other masking tapes. There are types of SL and TL.

• F-shaped or connecting tapes are used when connecting two webs, when one is not enough for the whole area of ​​the room. Such tapes are put in a joint, doing it imperceptible.
• L-shaped wall tape is very practical, because it contains a masking plug. For baguette or harpoon is very important.

Now the manufacturers of building materials openly a huge amount of resources that can be used in the production of any small parts, or entire sheets of cladding.

One of the main advantages of the tape before the baseboard - a large selection of materialsfrom which these products are made. The cheapest, but at the same time, the most flexible bands are made of rubber. However, such tapes are far from ideal, they are subject to the influence of moisture, sun and temperature changes, so over time they can lose their properties and become less elastic. Rubber bands are usually found only in black and white colors.

Polyurethane ribbons have become popular. They are distinguished by better wear resistance, such tapes are not subject to corrosion and abrasive wear, which means that they will last a sufficiently long period of time compared to rubber analogues. These tapes are rich in color solutions, and you can choose exactly what you need.

Not less popular were masking tape made of polyvinyl chloride, which combines low price and good properties.Such tapes, like polyurethane, are wear-resistant, they have the same set of color solutions, but at the same time they are an order of magnitude cheaper than a polyurethane analogue.

It is difficult for buyers to identify a clear favorite. Each material is good in its own way and has both advantages and disadvantages, which are deducted from the cost of the finished product.

Tapes are divided not only in shape and color, but even according to the texture of the coating, so you can choose exactly the solution that fits your room design.

Tapes on the invoice are divided into several types:

• Matte or anti-glare. They are used in the finishing of paintings with a matte texture, which is most often used in commercial and office premises.
• Glossy models are designed to complement the glossy ceiling. These tapes reflect the light well, allowing you to create interesting overflows right under your ceiling.

• Embossed ribbons with patterns are used as a continuation of the stretch ceiling or act as a highlight of the entire interior of the room. Such tapes can be a complement to the vintage style.

Also a significant role in the choice of tape is played not only by its color, but also by the shades of the surrounding environment.If you select the tape for the color of the walls and furniture, then you visually increase the height of the ceiling, and if you choose the tape in the color of the ceiling, then you visually increase the area of ​​the visible part of the ceiling.

Now they use boring white ribbons less often, giving preference to bright design color solutions. For example, a very popular direction is the mixing of bright colors, which, it would seem, can not be combined with each other. Often you can find modulations of colors or gradient, which is obtained by hand painting masking tapes.

Making the joints is a creative process, and in the presence of modern technologies, no one restricts you to the realization of an exclusive room design.You can create your own unique style that will reflect not only your taste, but also your lifestyle. Masking tape can be the basis of your mood.

Among the huge choice of products it is quite difficult not to become a victim of marketing and to pick up a truly necessary and worth the money product. It is also important to be able to save money without neglecting the quality indicators of the products.

The second important criterion is elasticity. The product must be sufficiently flexible and sturdy so that the service life is as long as possible, and the tape can hide defects for a long time.

The third factor is material. You should not choose tapes from low-quality polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride. Such products can not only deteriorate in a short period of time, but also become the most real time bomb that will poison your body. Do not buy the cheapest Chinese tape from the construction market, it is best to buy in certified stores or, if possible, directly from the manufacturer.

Choosing the cheapest product is a pretty big risk. Unknown firms very often save on the quality of a product for the sake of its cost, which is why their product is much cheaper than a similar offer from major manufacturers. In order to avoid a mistake, it is best to explore the popular building forums, where you will be happy to answer and help amateurs and professionals in their field.

There are cases when the construction markets sell a fake under the guise of famous brands. Such a product can be two, three, or even four times cheaper. Most likely, a cheap Chinese copy is hidden under the expensive label. Distinguishing the original and fake is not difficult.

It is enough to pay attention to the following signs:

• Paint quality. The first thing you should pay attention to is paint. It should be uniform and uniform, without any smudges and overflows. The Chinese copy very often has minor defects along the edges of the product, which can be immediately overlooked, but with a longer study it is much easier to find them.
• The unity of the series. All tapes from one package must match in color and shade. Color difference is a clear sign of a fake.
• Smell.Cheap products have a sharp, distinctive plastic odor. If you smell it, better bypass this tape side.

Stretch ceilings PVC are recognized by many as the most beautiful solution for finishing ceilings. Indeed, the stretch ceiling can be completely done according to your taste and preferences, the installation does not require much time, and the result pleases for a very long time. However, many do not rush to hang them because of the small details - the gap between the wall and the ceiling, which supposedly can spoil the overall picture and the result of the work done.

Someone solves this problem with the help of baseboards and other devices, but such options are not entirely simple and practical, as we would like. To replace the baseboards come camouflage tape, which are designed to save you from unwanted cracks. This product has many advantages. Various forms, unusual color schemes, drawings, textures - all this allows you to choose a truly suitable option for the interior of your room.

Stretch ceiling paired with an insert can correct any, even blunders made during the rough finish, and given that the tape can be used many times,and the tension canvas is made of high-strength materials, you can not be afraid of any external influences, be it light or deluge.

But do not forget that a quality product costs money, so you should not save and buy the first available cheap equivalent. Strangely enough, buying such products, you not only do not save, but also spend more money on the quick replacement of the spoiled canvas. Plastic color model will not cost you too much. The main thing is to insert it correctly so that it lasts a long time.

The choice of ceiling cover depends on your personal preferences, and the design of the ceiling is dictated by your imagination. Ceiling tapes, as well as baseboards, have both a number of advantages and a number of disadvantages. Before choosing a particular option, weigh all the pros and cons, consult with familiar experts and show your own imagination in the design. The design of your room is in your hands.

For information on how to install an insert for a stretch ceiling, see the following video.