Is it possible to quickly make flat, functional and beautiful ceilings in an apartment? There is no problem: you need to install suspended ceilings. And how to choose the right material, manufacturer, texture, color and pattern of your future stretch ceiling so that any room, in any style, is transformed read in our article.

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1. Stretch ceilings: what is it  video
2. Stretch ceilings how to choose a material
3. Stretch ceilings characteristics and types video
4. Stretch ceilings: which is better to choose
5. Stretch ceilings in the interior photo

Stretch ceilings: what is it

Stretch ceiling   it is a very old invention of mankind. Which has successfully evolved from the fabric fold ceilings of ancient Egypt to modern stretch ceilings made of PVC film. The French invented and patented the technology for installing stretch ceilings made of PVC in the mid-20th century. That is why stretch ceilings are often positioned when buying, like stretch ceilings French. The principle of installation of such ceilings is as follows: the heated PVC film is stretched and mounted, after cooling it is pulled together and forms a smooth, dense surface that does not sag over time.
  Today, suspended ceilings is a quickly mounted system that provides not only perfect flatness of the ceiling, but also its

- beauty and originality, the choice of textures, colors and effects that can be created with their help in practice, are not limited,

- safety: it is not combustible, but melts when heated excessively,

- practicality, as communications are easily hidden under a stretch ceiling and luminaires and hoods are arranged, cleaning the stretch ceiling does not present any special difficulties, protects the room from leakage of liquids from neighbors from above, and in addition it is soundproofed,

- accessibility: prices for suspended ceilings only fall over time, because demand creates competition.

Stretch ceilings how to choose a material

Based on the material used for stretch ceilings, all stretch ceilings can be divided into:

PVC stretch ceilings  this is a more familiar type of material used to create a stretch ceiling.

The advantages of PVC film for stretch ceilings are a variety of colors, textures.

Cons: the width of the PVC film is from 1.6 to 2 m. Therefore, seams in large rooms cannot be avoided, although, on matte and textured surfaces, they are practically invisible;

PVC film withstands temperature fluctuations from) to 50 0С, i.e. not hardy

Stretch ceilings made of polyester with polyurethane impregnation or the so-called fabric stretch ceiling  this is a variant of a seamless stretch ceiling, as the width of the canvas is 5.1 m. Also, the advantage of polyester is the ability to withstand temperature fluctuations from -30 ° C, while maintaining its elasticity, which allows the use of such a stretch ceiling in unheated rooms, for example, on an uninsulated loggia.

Minus of polyester as a material for a stretch ceiling is the poverty of textures and color options. Such a ceiling will only be matte and with a small selection of standard color solutions, although it can be painted with acrylic paint and applied with photo printing.

By the way, both of these materials are equally environmentally friendly and safe for humans and have properties characteristic of a stretch ceiling in general.

Stretch ceilings characteristics and types

How to choose the right stretch ceiling is a really difficult question, because there are plenty of types of stretch ceilings.

Stretch ceilings are divided into the following types:

- by invoice:

• Matte, imitating an even painted surface, both visually and to the touch.

• Glossy smooth, varnish, practically mirrors reflect light well and all objects in the room create the effect of the bottomless ceiling.

• Satin is a kind of mixture of dullness and gloss, an intermediate form, to the touch and visually resembling a silk fabric stretched under the ceiling.

• The metallic name speaks for itself: the ceilings of this texture look modern and somewhat aggressive and cold, like the metal itself.

• The translucent surfaces of the PVC film used for this type of stretch ceiling are translucent in order to transmit light. Such ceilings usually provide recessed lighting and they emit pleasant diffused light.

• Textured: imitate the texture of wood, leather, suede, plaster.

- by color:

• Solid: but of all possible colors and shades of the rainbow.
• Combined: combining different colors in the form of mosaics or stripes.

• Photo printing is a fairly new phenomenon for suspended ceilings, which is rapidly gaining its popularity. A drawing for a stretch ceiling, and it can be flowers, butterflies, animals, views of the city, forests, starry sky, etc., is chosen by the customer independently or from the proposed templates.

- by installation method:

• A single-level such a stretch ceiling, at the end of its installation, makes the ceiling perfectly flat.
• Multilevel using special fasteners used in the installation of a multilevel stretch ceiling, you can create not only multilevel planes parallel to each other, but also various kinds of original curved, wavy ceiling surfaces.

Stretch ceilings: which is better to choose

Due to the possibility of applying photo printing and texture to the material used for the installation of stretch ceilings, stretch ceilings themselves can be used

- completely in any interior: from classic to hi-tech,

- in a room of any size: from a small bathroom to a spacious living room. By the way, glossy surfaces are often used specifically for small areas (bathroom, kitchen), because such a surface is easier to clean. In addition, gloss visually increases the space.

- any functional purpose: on a cold unheated loggia, in a warm and damp bathroom or kitchen, a cozy children's room or a festively decorated living room.

What about the material itself and the manufacturer's company: what is better to choose here? Which stretch ceiling is better to choose: PVC or polyester?

We need a seamless ceiling that is not susceptible to temperature changes, we need a fabric (made of polyester), we need brightness, a variety of textures, multi-level need a PVC film. And so that the stretch ceiling is really safe, you should pay attention to the manufacturer of the canvas and the availability of its certification.

Stretch ceilings in the interior photo

Of course, you need to choose the right stretch ceiling in order to finally get such a design of stretch ceilings in the interior of your apartment: we look, we admire, we make notes for the upcoming repair.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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