Stretch ceiling - A modern version of the ceiling decoration, in the form of a panel, mounted on a plastic or metal profile under the ceiling. It combines bright style, safety and reliability, which is undoubtedly an excellent choice for a modern and fashionable interior.
Benefits
- ease of installation: does not require preliminary surface preparation (plastering, leveling, primer, etc.);
- provides protection of the room against water leakage from above;
- aesthetic appearance;
- allows you to implement many design solutions;
- after the installation of suspended ceilings, there is no dirt and construction debris left, so the installation is transferred to the last stage of repair;
- masking effect: allows you to hide communications, wiring, irregularities and wall defects.
Types of Stretch Ceilings
There are only two types of stretch ceilings: fabric seamless and PVC-based vinyl
1. Polyvinyl chloride stretch ceiling (PVC)
Vinyl Film Ceiling - during installation, the web is heated with gas guns to a temperature of 70 degrees, then the softened film is stretched and mounted on a pre-prepared frame. The range of colors and textures is simply amazing: suede, gloss, satin mat, etc.
The most common textures are matte, glossy and satin.
- Glossy - the main difference is the effect of specular reflection, which allows you to visually increase the ceiling. But the disadvantage of the glossy ceiling is a more prominent seam line, against the backdrop of a shiny canvas.
- Matte - such a ceiling will easily emphasize any style of interior, it can easily be called a classic option. The absence of reflections and specular reflection on the surface contribute to the exact transmission of your chosen color.
- Satin - the surface of his canvas is smooth, but similar to a matte stretch ceiling. Moderate light reflection betrays a pearly shade to the ceiling.
2. Textile (seamless) stretch ceiling
Seamless ceiling - installation takes place without heating and additional processing, the basis is a textile fabric made of polyester fiber, impregnated with a mixture of polymer - polyurethane. Unlike PVC, they are not afraid of low temperatures. Also available in various colors.
Disadvantages of seamless ceilings:
- relatively high cost;
- Compared to PVC ceilings, they have a weak ability to retain water.
Disadvantages of PVC ceilings:
- installation is carried out only with the help of special equipment.
- vulnerability to mechanical damage;
The average installation time for suspended ceilings is several hours. The fastening of the blade to the profile depends on the type of stretch ceiling. This can be a shtapikovy or harpoon method - for vinyl, cord or clothespin - for fabric. A plastic or metal frame is twisted in advance and fastened using a dowel-self-tapping screw system. The gap between the wall and the finished ceiling is hidden using a decorative insert made of flexible or solid PVC. It is worth noting that all rough repair work must be carried out before installing the ceiling.
