Stretched Ceilings - Stylish And Inexpensive

Stretch ceilings are characterized by a considerable number of advantages in comparison with other types of coating for ceilings. They have universal application: any room with any area can be decorated with stretch ceilings. They without a single blot hide the uneven surface of the ceiling, cracked plaster, paint stains, bare wires of communications. In houses with high walls it is perfectly permissible to place textured stretch ceilings that produce the most extraordinary impression, such as fantasy, for example, lunar craters or mountains.

Stretch ceilings can be illuminated with diode bands, which creates an amazing game of light and color. The service life of diode tapes is similar to that of suspended ceilings. And this is not all of the advantages of stretch ceilings, this type of decoration of the ceiling is fireproof, which is confirmed by numerous studies.

To look after the stretch ceiling is simple, all that is necessary for its original appearance is a wet brushing with a soft pile soaked in a mild soapy solution.

Types of stretch ceilings

Manufacturers generally distinguish two main types: with seams and without seams. Seam ceilings are glued at their seams by heating. The junction points of individual parts are not easy to see, they are positioned according to how light enters the room, which makes the connections even more invisible to the eye.

The process of assembling ceilings

Installation of the ceiling is quick and affordable. Material made of PVC film is installed three to five centimeters below the ceiling surface with the help of PVC profiles. Then in the profiles fill a special film.

The film heated by the thermal gun is perfectly stretched, subsequently, when cooled to a temperature of 20 degrees, comes to its original position and retains it for a long time. All this time the film retains its watertightness and strength. During the installation of a seamless stretch ceiling, you do not need to use a heat gun. Due to the fact that the seamless ceilings are made from a polyester-based fabric, the coating is polyurethane. Stretched ceiling without seams is not difficult to assemble, it is attached to the baguette with a special cord, everyone will be able to cope with this task.

Types of material for stretch ceilings

The most affordable - PVC film with a matte surface, it after installation becomes smooth. Such a ceiling is universal.

The glossy surface is a rarer, though interesting, option. Gloss on the ceiling visually expands the room inside and is perfect for a bright and stylish interior that can be seen in clubs or entertainment centers.

An unusual effect (like the Northern Lights) produces a loose transparent film in combination with various lighting equipment.

Tension ceilings made of fabric look cozy, stylish, luxurious. Ceilings coated with polyester fabric, unlike PVC ceilings, do not change shape at low temperatures: they will be ideal for rooms where it is cool, for example, a country house.