Stretch ceiling: pros and cons, reviews, pluses and minuses, environmental friendliness. Groundless mythical judgments about the ceilings. Stretch ceilings: shortcomings and problems

In the article, we will try to understand what pros and cons can have stretch ceilings. We will also touch on some features of the installation of tensioning cloths and concealed fixtures in them.

Features of the solution

What features have stretch ceilings, in part follows from the properties described above.

Advantages

They are enough to make stretch ceilings incredibly popular with our people, namely:

• Stretch ceilings have the advantage for all tension and suspension structures: they allow you to make the most unattractive ceiling   with serious defects ideal externally.

Even if the slabs are stacked with a drop of a good ten centimeters - this fact does not affect what you see above your head.

• The stretch ceiling made of pvc film creates a barrier for leaks and excess moisture. According to various dealers and manufacturers, a square meter of film can keep from 60 to 150 liters of water without a break.

  That's why stretch ceilings are often mounted in wet rooms, where leaks from neighbors from the top are likely.

• Installation of a stretch ceiling practically does not require preparation of a premise.   Of the works that give at least some dirt, you can mention unless drill holes in the wall for mounting the profile. Before stretching the ceiling, it is enough just to make flowers: they do not like heat.

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• Installation of a stretch ceiling practically does not require preparation of a premise.   Of the works that give at least some dirt, you can mention unless drill holes in the wall for mounting the profile. Before stretching the ceiling, it is enough just to make flowers: they do not like heat.

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• The ceiling is easily damaged.

1. The installation of concealed luminaires requires a preliminary, before the tension of the web, installation of sites for them (see also). Alas, in the Khrushchev and Brezhnevka each centimeter of height is on the account, so the problem is not intended.
2. The ceiling is easily damaged.   Of course, this applies, first of all, to a thin PVC film. When carrying any dimensional items will have to be extremely careful.
3. Heat and frost resistance are very limited.   However, as already mentioned, all the positive and negative properties of the tension ceiling depend on its material: seamless ceilings are not afraid of reasonable frost or heating.

Features of installation and lighting

Finally, there are several other factors that can influence your choice:

1. The installation of the profile is possible not only to the walls, but also to the frame structure for gypsum board, which will create a combined ceiling. But the strength of the carcass in this case must be taken seriously: the connections are carefully pulled together by screws, additional slopes are put.
2. Hidden and suspended lamps have a limitation on heat generation: 60 watts for incandescent lamps, 35 for hotter halogen lamps.
3. The installation of concealed luminaires requires a preliminary, before the tension of the web, the installation of sites for them (see also).

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So what disadvantages can stretch ceilings have?

• The ceiling will   albeit not much, but below. Alas, in the Khrushchev and Brezhnevka each centimeter of height is on the account, so the problem is not intended.
• The ceiling is easily damaged.   Of course, this applies, first of all, to a thin PVC film. When carrying any dimensional items will have to be extremely careful.
• Heat and frost resistance are very limited.   However, as already mentioned, all the positive and negative properties of the tension ceiling depend on its material: seamless ceilings are not afraid of reasonable frost or heating.

Features of installation and lighting

Finally, there are several other factors that can influence your choice:

1. The installation of the profile is possible not only to the walls, but also to the frame structure for gypsum board, which will create a combined ceiling. But the strength of the carcass in this case must be taken seriously: the connections are carefully pulled together by screws, additional slopes are put.
2. Hidden and suspended lamps have a limitation on heat generation: 60 watts for incandescent lamps, 35 for hotter halogen lamps.

Increasingly, the ceiling in the interior design is given, if not central, then certainly one of the main places. Therefore, to the choice of materials and equipment for its installation, serious demands are made, especially given the fact that the cost of such structures is sometimes quite high. And most recently appeared on the market very quickly became a favorite, squeezing already familiar to many products from the PVC film.

What are stretch fabric ceilings?

Often, fabric ceilings are called seamless because the size of the material makes it possible to carry out its tension from a single piece.

There are 5 standard sizes in width, which can range from 210 cm to 515 cm, the length in this case is equal to 100 m. Therefore, they are ideal for rooms in which one of the linear dimensions is 5 meters or less.

Material for this kind of ceilings is polyester fabric, which for strength and density has a special polyurethane impregnation. On the fabric canvas for stretch ceilings can be:

• satin, which has the lowest density;
• silk, with a characteristic luster;
• velvet;
• cotton;
• matte,

as well as imitating leather, suede, marble   and other natural materials.

It is due to the impregnation of polyurethane, throughout the life of the fabric ceilings retain the brightness of the paints, do not lose their elasticity and, accordingly, do not sag. Their operation is possible:

Recommended for use even in children's institutions, as a fairly simple maintenance allows them to keep them clean, and, in addition, they are completely safe and are not a source of hazardous substances, even when exposed to direct sunlight.

An important advantage in favor of this type of ceilings is their fire resistance - the treated fabric does not burn, which means that it does not represent the danger of spreading fire.

Installation of fabric tension ceilings, video:

What is better: fabric stretch ceiling or PVC?

Considering that stretch ceilings made of PVC have been successfully used for quite a long time ( in the post-Soviet space, they first appeared in the mid-90s of the last century under the name of French), it is quite natural to compare the tissue species with them.

Similar features of "competitors"

Many characteristics, as well as installation requirements for the two types of ceiling are identical:

• can be installed on ceilings of any shape and size;
• do not require special preparation of the base;
• it is allowed to install a thermal insulation layer on the ceiling;
• both materials are fireproof and fireproof;
• do not lose a presentable appearance throughout the life of the device;
• they have soundproof characteristics, although, for the sake of justice, they are of a fabric nature, they are higher;
• operational warranty period - not less than 15 years;
• on both types of ceilings, an image or art painting may be applied, but it should be taken into account that for PVC only photo printing is suitable, and for painting - also painting with paints.

Distinctive features of two types of stretch ceilings

Differences begin, above all, with the price. Depending on the copies being compared, the difference can be from five to ten times.

Another fundamental difference is the installation technique: the installation of PVC ceiling requires heating the room with a heat gun, for fabric - there is no need for it, since there is no need to stretch the material, and the fixing is done using skirting boards equipped with a special clamping groove.

The absence of seams on the surface of the ceiling is also a plus of the fabric appearance, while walking this aesthetic defect, it is not so noticeable on the PVC linen. But here's what you should definitely pay attention to - this is to protect against possible flooding.

If the installation of a stretch PVC ceiling is a kind of guarantee against such trouble, then for a fabric, in a similar situation, not everything is so unambiguous.

And although the producers guarantee that such ceilings, as well as from the film, are able to withstand up to 100 liters of water per square meter, this will be a real test for the appearance, since there will be a divorce on the surface. Get rid of them by simple cleaning will not work, so the ceiling will need to be painted or, in general, replaced.

There are some differences in the height of the installation: if the installation of PVC film "eats" on an average of 4 to 7 cm, then for fabric ceilings often only 1.5 cm ( although on average this figure is 3-4 cm).

Fabric stretch ceilings: pros and cons

In order to thoroughly and unbiassedly consider all the advantages of stretch fabric ceilings, it is necessary to dwell in more detail on their main characteristics. And although always, when choosing any product, attention is primarily drawn to positive characteristics, then with this type of ceiling should do the opposite and learn about its disadvantages.

So, the most important disadvantage at the moment - high price, which is fully justified by an appropriate level of quality, simpler installation and the widest possibilities for decorating the ceiling space.

Of the obvious drawbacks - the inability to completely protect the premises from flooding, but in this case, as already explained above, the ceiling itself suffers more. And the last, relative deficiency is the vulnerability of the tissue web, despite its density, in front of sharp objects.

But given the scope of its application, meeting with the ceiling is unlikely to threaten, of course, unless you try to test this fact in an empirical way.

Also it should be said about the weak elasticity of the canvas, which, however, is blocked by a positive quality - high density of material.

Another "plus" of fabric ceilings - seamlessness, completely loses relevance with a room width of more than 5 meters.

In this case, it is necessary to dock two canvases, which is carried out using a baguette located on the inside, which is not always acceptable, because, compared to the seams of PVC ceilings, such connections are more distinct.

The list of positive qualities of a fabric cloth is very extensive and first of all it is necessary to pay attention to:

You should also know that when mounting a fabric ceiling, it is easy to use inter-ceiling space for building communication networks. But in this case, of course, the height of the room should be sufficient, since even the standard 4 cm is not enough.

Aesthetic and decorative "pluses" stretch ceiling made of fabric

Of course, the performance characteristics for this type of ceilings is a very important argument, but often when choosing them, the buyers' attention is drawn to their ability to organize interior space in the room. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to them.

With the help of fabric ceilings, you can realize the boldest ideas and make the interior of the room not only stylish, but also truly original. This helps a fairly wide range of colors.

Such ceilings are decorated not only with painting or applying images, for example, using photo printing, but they can be decorated with crystals or lamps.

The luminous effect is achieved using satin thin and translucent cloths and fixtures installed in the inter-ceiling space.

Video about the advantages of fabric ceilings:

The main manufacturers of fabric fabrics for stretch ceilings

In the domestic market, the palm tree is divided mainly by two companies: German Descor    and the Swiss Clipso   . The competition is of Italian quality Cerutti   , but not at a price, as their cost is the highest on the market.

Less widely represented domestic products, as well as products of Chinese production - the main advantage of which is the most attractive price, but for a variety of colors, textures, and most importantly, in quality - losing to the leaders.

Pay attention to this material -

Most often, buyers choose between tissue fabrics Descor    and Clipso   , since they are comparable in quality and price, but it should be taken into account that the material of the second manufacturer is more dense.

Ceilings Clipso the first in its kind were represented on the market and today continue to retain leadership. Relate to the premium segment, which explains their relatively high price.

More attractive for the price of the canvas from Descor   and, although conditionally refer to the middle class of products, are not much inferior in quality Clipso. Therefore, they are considered the best option, by the criterion of "price-quality".

Presented in a very wide range of colors, which includes almost 30 colors and shades, models with decorative sputtering in the form of sequins are also offered. And besides, by purchasing a canvas with improved thermal insulation characteristics, the microclimate in the house can be substantially improved.

When decorating the interior, according to many consumers, thanks to the sturdy material of the canvas and the device of the structure, textile stretch ceilings became very popular. These decorative products are more convenient to use than conventional PVC film ceilings. The main advantages of their application are high strength and safe installation.

What is a fabric stretch ceiling

Everyone wants to make their apartment cozy, aesthetically attractive. At the same time, he assigns a significant role to the ceiling. Today, polyester fabrics, which are impregnated with polyurethane polymers, have become very popular. They give the material moisture resistance. Fabric stretch ceiling is a heavy-duty thin film (fabric), stretched on a special frame (baguette). Often such a product is called seamless. Stretch ceilings made of fabric are beautiful. This can be seen if you look at the photo surfaces presented in the catalogs of construction companies.

Types of fabric stretch ceilings

The ideal option is the installation of fabric stretch ceilings. This part of the interior can bring a lot of colors to the apartment atmosphere, because the product is an even cloth, on which you can put any photo printing or art painting. There are the following types of fabric stretch ceilings:

• two-level compositions that are the embodiment of elegance can be presented in one color or combining several shades;
• one-level products can be made in any color scheme;
• multilevel ceilings give a wide scope for the imagination of the designer.

In addition, the fabric tension webs are divided into:

• Satin. The basis of the product is a polymer material, which is textured and visually similar to satin fabric.
• Textural. Consist of two layers, the first of which is a mesh, the second is a cloth with a pattern.
• Suede. Such designs on a fabric basis differ in the velvety nature of the face layer, which muffles artificial lighting.
• There are other textures that mimic velvet, leather, marble, natural stone, and cotton products are also found.

Pros and cons of fabric stretch ceiling

Many modern manufacturers offer consumers a variety of ceiling products of different quality and type. At the same time, the pluses and minuses of the fabric stretch ceiling are almost the same for each of them. Main advantages of the design:

• high strength;
• the dimensions of the web are allowed to perform seamless installation in any room;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• durability;
• frost resistance;
• ecological compatibility (safe components are used in the manufacture);
• good sound insulation;
• ease of installation (do not warm up the room and use additional materials);
• hypoallergenicity (the fabric for the ceiling does not emit harmful substances);
• if desired, you can repaint the structure with water-based paint;
• the fabric for stretch ceilings is not burned, so your apartment will be safe;
• antistatic;
• decorative appearance (ideal surface for photo printing).

The main disadvantage of fabric ceilings is the inability of products to retain moisture. Water, falling on such a ceiling, can seep through the fabric (there is a "safe" time interval, when the liquid is easy to remove: for cold water it is 48 hours, for hot water it is 8). In this case, if you are flooded by neighbors, to eliminate water you will need to turn to a specialist. There are cloths from cloth and other drawbacks:

• high price;
• if the part of the ceiling is damaged, it will require a complete replacement;
• the seamlessness of the product will be lost immediately if the room is more than 5 meters wide.

Stretch ceilings Descor

German manufacturer of ceilings Descor offers models from polyester fabric, which are treated with protective varnish and dye solution. Due to this, the canvas does not accumulate dust, and its underside is reliably protected from the formation of fungi and mold. The advantage of Descor ceilings is a high level of stability and strength to mechanical influences. The fabric is hard to pierce and can not be torn. Buy fabric stretch ceilings Descor can be in a specialized store. Popular models of this company:

• Model name: fabric (breathing) stretch ceiling.
• Price: 950 rubles per 1 square meter.
• Product specifications: seamless fabric is based on fiber Trevira CS.
• Pros:
  • installation without heating the room;
  • ecological compatibility;
  • can be painted in any color (the paint is easily applied);
  • safety of use;
  • do not deform.
• Cons: if it floods from above, the ceiling will not save.

Stretch ceilings on the fabric basis of Descor are ideal for decorating a bedroom. For small rooms, the following can come up:

• Model name: fabric seamless ceiling in the bath.
• Price: 735 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Product specifications: a kind of finishing coating, with which you can hide defects on any surface.
• Pros:
  • visually increases space;
  • do not sag at temperature changes;
  • beautiful design;
  • no seams.
• Cons: for a while there is an unpleasant smell.

The ceilings of the German manufacturer are popular all over the world. Another product from Descor is:

• Model name: fabric ceiling in the hall.
• Price: 735 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Product specifications: the canvas is quickly mounted, the quality meets international standards.
• Pros:
  • perforated texture allows the ceiling to "breathe";
  • simplicity of installation without use of a thermal gun;
  • resistance to temperature changes and mechanical stress.
• Minuses: lets the water pass.

Stretch ceilings Clipso

Swiss models Clipso made of polyester special fabric with a complex weave of fibers. The product is treated with a polymer on both sides. The Clipso brand is the founder of stretch fabric ceilings. The company produces the largest number of special paintings (acoustics, standard, antibacterial, anti mud, translucent, water repellent, glitter). Popular Models:

• Model name: Clipso acoustic ceiling with installation.
• Price: 1500 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Product specifications: made of fabric with micro perforation, the fabric has the properties of sound-absorbing membrane.
• Pros:
  • seamless design;
  • easy and quick installation;
  • long service life;
  • universality.
• Cons: can not be reinstalled.

Clipso's designs are very diverse. Clipso's repellent fabric ceilings are very popular among consumers:

• Model name: 705 anti-mud.
• Price: 1650 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Product specifications: has a solid color without additional drawings; a special formulation that is applied to the surface, prevents the formation of stains and the absorption of odors; this design can be installed in a cafe, dining room, in the kitchen.
• Pros:
  • aesthetic beautiful view;
  • hygienic;
  • it does not require special care;
  • the product can be washed.
• Cons: lack of gloss and the presence of only matte textures.

The Clipso brand is one of the leaders in the manufacture of stretch ceilings. Another popular model of this company is:

• Model name: Clipso 750 With color.
• Price: 1650 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Features: a wide range of colors; safe additives help to get any shade of the canvas; This type of ceiling is great for drawing drawings with the help of hand-painted.
• Pros:
  • long time of use;
  • all colors have soft hues;
  • quick cleaning (you can simply wipe with a damp cloth);
  • anti-bacterial coating.
• Cons: increased consumption of material, inability to hold water for long.

Stretch ceilings Chertuti

The Italian brand Cerutti offers customers special treatment of canvases and European quality. Stretch ceilings on the back are lacquered, which protects the material from dirt and dust. The maximum width of the product is 5 meters. Stretch ceilings Cerutti can be used in educational and medical institutions. Popular Models:

• Model name: white ceilings Cerutti ST Neve.
• Price: 800 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Characteristics: the ceiling shines due to reflection of rays; this texture visually increases the height of the room.
• Pros:
  • there is no persistent pungent odor;
  • good elasticity;
  • contains natural components;
  • installation safety;
  • non-toxic.
• Cons: does not save from leaks.

Fabric for stretch ceilings Chertuti is characterized by a tight twill weave. Another demanded design of the company is:

• Model name: Cerutti ST Myst.
• Price: 945 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Product specifications: the canvas has a two-way impregnation and protective varnishing; color chameleon; in the impregnation is painted chalk, so the product is safe for humans.
• Pros:
  • absence of unpleasant odor;
  • there are light-muffling pigments;
  • good operational properties;
  • maximum class of ecological compatibility;
  • quick installation.
• Cons: not detected.

The Cerutti brand produces eco-friendly products. Acoustic models are very popular:

• Model name: Cerutti ST NeXT.
• Price: 1219 rubles per 1 square. m.
• Product specifications: the canvas has a built-in layer of noise insulation, improves the anti-noise and acoustic characteristics of the room.
• Pros:
  • antibacterial treatment;
  • moisture resistant product;
  • it is perfectly cleaned;
  • not afraid of frost and heat.
• Cons: high price.

How to choose fabric stretch ceilings

You can buy quality ceilings from fabric by authorized dealers Cerutti, Clipso and Descor. In addition, the design is easy to order online catalog and inexpensive to buy online store. The cost will curl from the manufacturer and the size of the canvas. Experts advise choosing stretch ceilings from fabric from proven foreign-made trademarks that have proved themselves in the construction market. In addition, when choosing a product, you should:

• to get acquainted with the quality certificates;
• pay attention to the marking, which should be along the edge of the canvas;
• when choosing the type of material and texture, you must ask for a sample sheet;
• the warranty period for a good product should be at least 5 years;
• choosing the material, it is worth considering the location in which the ceiling is to be installed.

Video: the pros and cons of fabric ceilings

All probably remember those times when any repairs in the apartment could not do without whitewashing the ceiling. But these times are a thing of the past. Now the market offers a wide selection of modern materials for decoration. The use of modern finishing materials for ceilings not only gives a refined original look, but also allows disguised gross defects in the ceiling.

Enumerating the variety of options for finishing the ceiling, such as whitewashing, wallpapering, painting, the use of special suspended structures, we would like to dwell on such an option as the design of the ceiling with a special tension material - stretch ceiling (French ceilings).

With the appearance of modern finishing material as a stretch ceiling, consumers have a lot of questions like environmental friendliness and material safety, durability, etc. In this article we want to describe in detail the stretch ceilings pluses and minuses, briefly consider what advantages and disadvantages are possessed by fabric, satin, glossy and matte types, fixing the photo and video material by instruction. Which, of course, will help you make the right material for the ceiling.

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Briefly about the characteristics and properties of the material.

In order to understand what can be the pros and cons of stretch ceilings need to figure out what they are.

The whole truth about the stretch ceilings video

Stretch ceilings are made of two types of material, this is polyester fabric and PVC films. Thickness, which varies between 0.1 - 0.4 mm. In appearance, stretch ceilings can be as glossy, satin, or matte. The choice of appearance depends on your taste and imagination, as well as on the general interior of the room. In addition, this film is environmentally friendly, easy to install and can take a variety of design forms.

Stretch ceilings have several advantages, rather than disadvantages. In the following sections, we want to describe in more detail the pros and cons of this finishing material.

Stretch Ceilings

• The first plus    - this is a saving of time for construction and repair work, when you want to finish the endless repair quicker. Comparing with the installation of suspended ceilings from plasterboard, the installation works of which can be delayed for several days, and for complete completion in some cases it will take several weeks. And you need to take into account the fact that stretch ceilings do not require any preliminary preparatory work for leveling the ceiling surface, removing old plaster layers, whitewashing and painting.

Fabric stretch ceiling in the hall photo

It can also be noted that during the installation of stretch ceilings, there is no construction debris left, and also does not require mandatory removal of furniture, which will have a positive effect on the timing of construction and repair work and discomfort for the owners.

• The second plus   can be called - aesthetics. Stretch ceiling can create an ideal flat surface, while perfectly disguises any gross defects in the main ceiling, as well as communication wires of air conditioners, air-supply ventilation, alarm sensors, lighting cables, etc.
• Thirdly    is its durability and reliability. For many consumers this is one of the important factors. The minimum warranty period is 10 years. This is not to say that during this period the stretch ceilings will lose their strength, original texture and color of the canvas. Mounting fasteners and cloths without the influence of external and mechanical factors can maintain their reliability and strength for more than 30 years.
• Fourth plus   - security. Stretch ceilings are eco-friendly and fire-resistant, odorless, they do not release toxic substances, do not rot, are anti-allergic and meet all international norms and standards.
• Fifth - this variety of design use of design ceilings in absolutely any rooms and rooms. Stretch ceilings can be used in the nursery, in the bedroom (fabric), in the hall (satin), in the kitchen, in the corridors of polyclinics (matte) and even in rooms with high humidity as a pool. Due to its elastic surface, a skilful specialist, can give any design and shape, most importantly, whatever the imagination would limit the customer.
• Sixth plus    - its practicality. Such ceilings are easily installed, so they are freely disassembled. If you wish, you can pull the removed canvas again to the ceiling, and the quality is not lost. In the case of shrinkage and deformation of the building, the surface of the fabric does not crack, does not stain, and does not create chips.
• Seventh    - Stretch ceilings have moisture-proof, sound-absorbing and heat-insulating properties. Even if, the canvases of such a ceiling can withstand a load of up to 100 liters per square meter. meter, while excluding the deluge and damage to furniture and other interior items indoors. The air flow between the film and the main ceiling creates a thermal insulation.

Matt stretch ceiling with photo printing photo

Also do not accumulate statistical electricity, attracting dust to its surface. Stretch ceilings can not be corroded, they do not form stains, streaks and do not form a condensate on their surface.

• Eighth plus   - psychological factor (daily color therapy). A wide palette of flowers is not only a complement to the beauty of the ceilings, but also has a beneficial effect on the health of their inhabitants. For example, the ceiling from the starry sky has already been proven, it helps to relieve fatigue and improve well-being.

How to choose stretch ceilings without chemicals video

Minuses

• The main disadvantage of stretch ceilings is the high price of the canvas and the cost of installation. But a characteristic durable term, security, impeccable appearance and many other advantages, with dashing will cover the costs.
• The next minus is the fear of sharp and stinging objects. Basically this applies to PVC sheets. The film used for stretch ceilings is very thin, clean and wash, followed by a soft rag. If you accidentally cut through, you can gently make a patch. This minus is not terrible, if you observe
• And the last drawback is too high or low temperature. That is, do not use in the bath or on the balcony. Since at minus temperature, stretch ceiling fabrics lose their elasticity and become very brittle and crack. And at a high temperature, the canvas can be badly deformed, lose its original quality and can not be reinstalled.

Let's now consider the advantages and disadvantages of each of the species, that is, fabric, glossy, matte and satin.

Fabric stretch ceiling pluses:

• Excellent withstand sharp changes in temperature, in strong cold and heat always remains elastic.
• Does not eat excessive ceiling height, that is, unlike PVC film, which requires a distance from the canvas to the base ceiling of 5 cm, fabric enough and 1.5 cm, which makes them very advantageous in rooms with small ceilings.
• Installation takes place without prior heating with the use of special equipment, which greatly speeds up the installation process.
• This material can easily be given the desired shade by painting it or applying any beautiful pattern, pattern or liked photos, which allows you to frequently change wallpaper on the walls without losing color compositions.
• Fabric stretch ceilings are absolutely harmless to humans, since they do not contain harmful substances and do not emit toxins.
• The width of the canvas varies up to 5 meters, which characteristically makes it possible to install fabric tension structures in a room of large dimensions without seams.
• Has a higher strength from mechanical impact in contrast to PVC film.

Fabric stretch ceiling photo

Minuses

• Has a limitation in color. Produced mainly in white, light pastel colors.
• Unlike PVC films, fabric cloths are not able to retain a large amount of water, which can leave traces and stains after accidental flooding.
• Fabrics can only be dry cleaned, in the event of any divorce on the canvas, it is almost impossible to clean them.
• High enough cost of the material.
• In case of accidental damage or deformation, the dismantling and reassembly of the same cloth is not subject to recovery.
• It is not recommended to put in an apartment where people live with dust allergies.

Glossy stretch ceilings advantage and disadvantages

• One of the significant advantages of such a ceiling is the reflection of objects in the room. What is characteristic is that the room becomes much higher, especially for small rooms with small ceilings.
• As an undeniable plus, on glossy ceilings, unusual luminous constructions with powerful lamps are very expressive.
• Such ceilings have a huge collection of color palettes. That allows designers to develop the most original design projects.
• Since this product is made of PVC film, when the apartment is flooded the neighbors from above have the ability to withstand up to 100 liters of water per square meter.

Glossy stretch ceiling photo

Minuses

Of the drawbacks is the visibility of welding seams, in which case there is a way out, how to choose seamless products from foreign manufacturers, but note the cost of such products will be much higher.

Another disadvantage is the care for glossy stretch ceilings. Any contamination on the glossy surface will be clearly visible, and cleaning it without divorce will not be an easy task. In this case, you need to have some skills and tools or use the services of specialists for a fee.

This can be attributed to the high cost of installation services, as it will be necessary to additionally use a heat gun.

Matt stretch ceilings pluses

A distinctive advantage of matte ceilings is that it is easier to follow and care for them, unlike glossy ceilings. Thanks to the anti-static coating, dust does not settle on its surface. Matte canvas is much cheaper than glossy.

Matt stretch ceiling photo

Matte ceilings have the feature of dispersing light, visually muffle reflections and reflections. They perfectly match the classic style of the interior, creating an atmosphere of warmth and coziness in the room. Very similar to a quality plastered and painted surface.

Minuses

Although caring for such ceilings is simple enough, but you need to be very careful with the stabbing and cutting objects, because you can quickly damage the canvas.

Matt stretch ceiling is very demanding for temperature, a significant deviation can damage its structure, for example, at -5 degrees the canvas can crack.

The maximum width of such a cloth reaches three meters, which requires a soldering during installation. It can also be mentioned here that during installation works a heat gun is required, and the room should be sufficiently heated.

Satin stretch ceilings pluses

Satin canvases are very similar to matte, but it has a soft light-reflecting effect that characteristically allows them to be widely used in complex design projects. An additional advantage of satin ceilings is a wide range of colors and shades. The most popular colors: white, light yellow, beige, light green, light orange.

Unlike matte, satin ceilings are not limited to the classical style and are widely used in bedrooms, children's rooms and in the living rooms.

Satin ceilings do not accumulate dust and hypoallergenic, which allows them to be installed in hospitals, polyclinics, schools and kindergartens.

Satin stretch structures are visually very similar to fabric ceilings, differ in that it is made of PVC film. This effect is achieved by simulating the interweaving of threads. Due to their structure, they do not fade, they can hold a lot of weight, especially this is true when the apartment is flooded by neighbors from the top.

Stretch ceilings: PVC or fabric? video

On satin cloths, as well as on fabric can be applied the desired ornament, image, picture and photo, thus, giving the interior of the apartment uniqueness and uniqueness.

Minuses

• This ceiling is unstable to temperature changes, in winter it can be fairly cracked in a cold and in a non-heated room.
• The fabric of the satin product is very thin (the thickness of which is 0.2 mm) and one must be very careful not to damage it mechanically.
• As well as matte and glossy canvases, the installation of the satin structure requires the call of a specialist and also special equipment like a heat gun.

Conclusion

Based on the pros and cons, you can make the right choice of material for finishing the ceiling of your apartment. When choosing a stretch ceiling, be careful, beware of handicrafts. When buying, always require quality certificates.

Tissue stretch ceilings conquered the hearts of connoisseurs of non-ordinary design solutions relatively recently. But about such kinds of a ceiling covering many myths which should be exposed already have been thought up. Before thinking about installing a fabric cloth, familiarize yourself with their advantages, disadvantages and peculiarities.

What is a fabric stretch ceiling?

Fabric stretch ceiling is a cloth impregnated with a special composition of fabric, strengthened by fixing mechanisms under the highest point of the room. The stretched coating looks like an ideally painted or plastered surface. On it there are no protuberances and depressions.

Cloths from fabric for ceilings in Russia are not produced. They are produced in Switzerland under the brand name "Clipso" and in Germany by the company "Descor". Cloths from both manufacturers are similar in technical characteristics. They are produced in rolls of different sizes (from 2.1 to 5.1 m.). The difference lies only in the scheme of weaving.

The advantages of fabric stretch ceilings

"By clothes" are met not only by people, but also by objects. Consequently, fabric stretch ceilings are popular because of aesthetic properties. The cloths of matter look rich and refined. They are one of the best design solutions, if the room has many luxury items.

The color spectrum of tissue stretch coatings is not limited to one shade. There are not only monochrome models, but also variations with patterns and patterns. They can be applied to various images. It is highly discouraged to paint fabric fabrics independently, but specialists can print on them using airbrush and special paints.

Tissue stretch cover can easily hide various defects in the ceiling. Above him is invisible wiring and small errors. Fabric can be stretched on the previously painted ceiling. It creates an effect of perfectly smooth coating and does not shine through.

Stitches on the fabric stretch ceiling will not. Rolls sold in specialty stores, reach a five-meter width. Even if you want to install a cover in a large room, you do not have to sew the canvas.

Stretch fabrics can be combined with other ceilings. The first look good with plasterboard, wood and panels. Typically, the fabric is located in the central part, and a different decor - at the edges. Fabric canvas is combined with different lighting devices. It is combined with large chandeliers, and with spot lighting.

Fabric stretch fabric may seem fragile, but in fact it is difficult to damage. This applies not only to mechanical effects, but also to temperature, water. Due to the special impregnation the canvas does not burn and can withstand a certain amount of water.

The myth that fabric cloths sag with time is popular. He does not carry the truth, since without outside influence this is impossible. Given the integrity of the roof and ceiling, as well as the correct installation, there is no need to worry about sagging.

No less relevant myth says that the impregnation of tissue exudes an unbearable smell. In fact, this is not true. Stretch PVC liners can smell of household chemicals for two days after installation. Cloth fabrics do not smell at all. It is said that all stretch coatings do not tolerate low temperatures. In fact, this applies only to PVC films. Fabric cloth is not deformed even in frost and its installation does not require a heat meter. Knowing the technique of installation, fabric cloth is not difficult to establish together with an assistant.

The assumption that the impregnation of tissue releases chemical aggressive substances is nothing more than a myth. Fabric stretch ceiling is environmentally friendly. In addition, it has the property of letting in air. This ability virtually eliminates the risk of mold and fungus development. To exclude it completely, it is desirable to treat the ceiling with a special compound before the installation of the cloth.

The cons of fabric stretch ceilings

The disadvantage, which can be detected immediately after the "dating" with a stretch ceiling - a relatively high cost. It is more expensive not only for painting and panels, but also for stretch films of PVC. Explain the situation easily - the cost of fabric and special impregnation is higher than the film. Some masters take for the installation of fabric cloth more than for installing a PVC film.

Despite the fact that the fabric of which the canvas is made, dense and well impregnated, it passes water. The coating will retain a small amount of moisture, but it will not save the room from a flood near neighbors from above or damage to the roof during rain. In addition, it does not tolerate moisture very well. Therefore, for bathrooms it does not fit.

Practical people will seriously think about installing a fabric cloth after learning that it is not always easy to take care of it. Dust can be wiped off with a normal cloth, but from more serious dirt it is necessary to dispose of by means of a special tool. Doing this is also not easy, because you have to act carefully. Given the two previous drawbacks, it can be assumed that the fabric stretch coatings are not suitable for all rooms. If the kitchen is low ceiling, it is better to refuse cloths from the fabric. Steam, fat, etc., will quickly worsen its appearance. In the bathroom, he also does not fit, since the risk of damage due to the flood of neighbors from above is high. Harmonize with plumbing, he too will not.

Damaged tissue can not be restored. Reinstall it in another room, too, will not work. The only option is to buy an identical one. The old canvas is hard to find use, in most cases it is simply thrown away.

Designers do not recommend fabric stretch ceilings to those in the house whose ceiling is low. Fabric cloth is installed a few centimeters below the highest point of the room, so "steals" cherished centimeters. It has a matte surface, so there will be no visually increasing gloss.

When buying a fabric cloth is a great risk to get a fake. For sure she will not have all the advantages of the original. Those who installed fake stretch coverings at home complained of a pungent smell and an unattractive final look of the cover after its installation.

How to distinguish the original from a fake?

Fake stretch fabric fabrics - a frequent phenomenon in the construction market; to buy exactly the original, consider several facts:

• fabric fabric from the official manufacturer is sold in specialized stores; it is unlikely that you will receive the original, making a purchase in a small private shop;
• the current fabric can not cost cheap, so if a square meter costs less than 300 rubles, you are trying to sell a fake;
• "Clipso" or "Descor", but nothing else; for today original fabric cloths are produced only under these brands, everything else is a fake;
• good quality is not only different from the canvas, but also packaging; The roll, wrapped in a thin polyethylene, supplemented with a worn liner, does not say anything good.

Attention: if you want to save by choosing a cheap copy, you need to think about the consequences. Stretch coverings of fabrics of unknown origin do not have quality standards. It is difficult to say what this fabric is and how it was impregnated. Do not risk not only your health, but also money, because for the installation and removal of the stretcher-copy master will take no less money than the installation of this.

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Installation method

The installation of fabric cloths is carried out not only by professionals. It is enough to know a simple instruction to install a cover with an assistant.

It consists of several stages.

Stage 1. Preparing the room. After the installation of the fabric stretch cloth, a little debris remains, but it is advisable to remove the upholstered furniture or cover it with polyethylene. Move the interior items away from the walls to make it comfortable to pull on the canvas.

Stage 2. Preparation of the ceiling. If there are noticeable irregularities on the ceiling, they are recommended to be ground. Also make sure of the correct location and integrity of the wiring, because if you make mistakes you will have to take off the canvas and buy a new one.

Stage 3. Layout. The minimum clearance between the highest point of the ceiling and the locking mechanism is 2 centimeters. It is recommended to use a thread in the form of a level or laser.

Stage 4. Preparation of fixing mechanisms. It is recommended to use baguettes with snap clips. It is necessary to cut the corner baguettes so that their angle is equal to half the corner of the room.

Stage 5. Installation of baguettes. Baguettes should be placed at a distance of 10 centimeters from each other. Drill holes, mount dowels, attach the fixing mechanism and secure it with screws.

Stage 6. Installation of a cloth. Unroll the roll and let the cover straighten. In a few minutes, for convenience, you can fix it on 4 large clothespins-crocs in the corners. If they are not, ask the assistant to hold the cloth so that it remains on the weight. Using a rounded spatula, set the canvas in the baguettes. Begin from the walls, smaller in area. Head from the centers to the corners.

Step 7. Elimination of defects. With a knife or another similar tool, cut off pieces of cloth left behind. Do this carefully so as not to hook the tensioned cover.

Stage 8. Skirting. Cut the fabric so that the marginal lines were not visible, it is difficult. It is better to glue the ceiling skirting. It is necessary to apply glue only to one side of the plinth, which is attached to the wall.

Where it is necessary to install fabric stretch ceilings?

The best stretch ceilings from the fabric look in the hall and living room. They are perfectly combined with upholstered furniture, carpets and shelving. The bedroom is another room where the fabric stretch fabrics will play a positive role. They have the property of creating a feeling of coziness, which has a beneficial effect on the rest of the inhabitants of the dwelling.

Thanks to the ecological properties and the ability to pass air, the fabric stretch ceilings will be an excellent solution for the nursery. Tissue stretch ceiling will fit in the hallway. It is installed in this room rarely because of price considerations, but if this criterion is not important, the installation can be carried out.

"Is it worth it to install fabric stretch ceilings in the kitchen?" - a controversial issue. Rather, they are suitable only for the dining room, where they serve and eat food, but do not cook. But if the kitchen has a good hood, high ceilings and a luxurious interior, the fabric cover can be considered as an option.

Stretch fabrics look like an ideally painted top of the room. They fit well into any design, but best of all they are in harmony with the following styles.

1. Vintage. Calm light or muted colors are ideal solutions. On the first variant it is possible to make effective photo printing in the form of pictures.
2. Country. "Country style" is the ease and simplicity of the matter. Use a cloth coating of light colors without decor. Skirting wood - a stylish detail.
3. Baroque. This style is associated with luxury and chic details. Give preference to deep colors and apply photo printing, implying golden patterns or curls.
4. Retro. Here you can experiment with color solutions. For example, if the design of the room is close to the style of the eighties, you can give preference to bold bright tones. Photo printing in the form of thematic straightforward drawings is welcomed.
5. Classic. Photo printing and bright colors in this case are not suitable. Stay on a light, monophonic coating.

If you have not had time to purchase furniture and decorate the room, but already choose the color of the ceiling fabric cover, consider the location of the windows. A large number or impressive size of windows on the south side guarantee an abundance of warm tones to the room, which is capable of annoying.

Given the location of the windows on the north side of the "warmth" in the interior may not be enough. The ceiling is able to balance the temperature of the shades.

Table. Solutions for different layouts of windows.

When choosing each type of ceiling, you need to take into account certain design tips. The fabric canvas has many external features, so it is recommended to use a few tricks of specialists.

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