Stretch ceilings: 100 photos in the interior

Stretch ceiling is a canvas, fixed under the main top of the room on a specially designed profile. It looks great, solves many problems with the design of the space, is made of various materials. Properly installed stretch ceilings in the interior completely change the appearance of any room for the better, visually expanding even cramped spaces of “Khrushchev”.

Advantages, disadvantages of stretch ceilings

Like any modern element of design, this item has its pros and cons.

Benefits:

• construction is mounted quickly, relatively easily, without unnecessary debris;
• preliminary alignment of a surface is not required;
• protects the room from water, while leaking from above - withstands up to one hundred liters of water per square meter;
• sufficient durability, while maintaining an attractive appearance - 9-16 years;
• installed in any room - wet, cold, fire hazard;
• masks the wires from the lamps, other communications, ceiling beams, seams;
• possibility of mounting at any height;
• a huge variety of colors, an abundance of design solutions.

Disadvantages:

• does not tolerate frosts if there is no heating;
• low strength when exposed to sharp objects;
• fabric constructions are difficult to clean when contaminated;
• it is difficult to establish independently if there is no experience, suitable tools;
• quite high cost, especially for textile options.

The choice of materials, their characteristics

In antiquity, the similarity of stretch ceilings was obtained from silk, linen fabrics, which were suspended in the wet state, and upon drying they created a relatively flat surface. Later, they began to paint in the tone of furniture, walls.
The main materials used in modern times are textile fabrics and PVC films. Polyvinyl chloride exists in any color, matte or glossy, from fabric - only a matte version.

PVC canvas

Film canvases are quite durable, have high water resistance. Their width is limited, because there are unobtrusive seams formed in the places of welding cloths between themselves. PVC canvases are given a variety of texture (matte, glossy, "under textiles"), an image of any complexity is applied. Of the serious drawbacks, there is instability to the impact of sharp objects, low temperatures.

Glossy

Brilliant, easily reflects the rays of light, gives a lot of glare, expands the close space, makes it higher. Such a canvas, especially white, beige, fills the room with light, but if it is in abundance here, then the eyes will get very tired. It should not be installed in unheated premises of a country house - during the winter the coating will become unusable.

Matt

This look looks more traditional, classical, reminds qualitative whitewashing, does not create glare. A room with such a ceiling seems more comfortable, the pollution on it is not as noticeable as the joints of individual panels are not visible. The covering is recommended for rooms where it is required to have a rest, concentrate - an office, a bedroom, a nursery.

Satin

The coating has an interesting texture that preserves the light shine of natural textiles. It perfectly protects against water leaks, in part - from noisy neighbors above. It has no seams; it is made of textile-polymer material, which ensures normal air-exchange processes in the room. It can be performed translucent, dispersing light in an interesting way. Does not sag, it is steady against the lowered temperatures.

Variety of forms, levels

There are different versions of stretch ceilings:

• classic - smooth, smooth, has nothing superfluous;
• two-level - it has a "step" leading to the second level; it is formed in smooth or even lines, it is used for zoning of spaces;
• multilevel - suitable only for high rooms, has three or more tiers;
• "wave" - ​​runs along one, two or more walls, the crests of the waves have different heights, steps, etc .;
• “arch” is a smooth or clear transition of the walls into a concave-shaped ceiling;
• "dune" - reminds an inverted bell or a volcano with a hole;
• A "cone" - sharper than a "dune" can have edges.

Color variety

Most popular colors:

• snow white;
• beige;
• gray
• black;
• red and scarlet;
• yellow orange;
• maroon;
• turquoise;
• violet;
• light green-marsh;
• light brown.

For spacious living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms with panoramic windows on the south side, matte canvas in several levels, rich, cool colors will do. A cramped room with a single window facing north is decorated with a light, warm, glossy canvas in one level.

Solid colors

Monochrome coverings are most often used - it is easier to select them for a certain interior style. Usually the color of the walls is darker than the ceiling by at least two or three tones. The combination of beige with brown walls, blue with violet, yellow with red-orange, scarlet with snow-white, etc. looks beautiful.

Perforated canvas is made in several layers, made of glossy, matte details. Looks good translucent, decorated with LED tape, placed between the layers. Such a decoration requires great effort, but it looks incredibly beautiful.

Wallpaper stick before the installation of the ceiling of the canvas, except when they are planned to change frequently.

Photo printing

Any printed image is applied to the surface, the most famous motifs are:

• clouds, rainbow, sunset;
• starry sky, space;
• color fractals;
• translucent gradients;
• world maps;
• animals, birds;
• ocean world;

• insects;
• flowers, leaves, trees;
• cityscapes;
• "murals" with angels;
• reproductions of famous paintings;
• abstractions;
• animal prints;
• black and white folk ornaments, hieroglyphs, inscriptions.

Different motifs are used in different rooms: pictures with fruit, coffee beans, butterflies, and leaves are suitable for the kitchen. Hall, bedroom, hallway will be decorated with images of palm trees, pines, as if closing crowns above the head, symmetrical or spiral ornaments, abstractions. In the bathroom, swimming dolphins, strange fish among corals, imitation of the sun shining through the water column look good. The nursery is decorated with space scenes, delicate clouds, scenes from fairy tales, cute little animals.

Ceiling styles

Tension, suspended structures are appropriate in almost any interior - their variety allows you to choose the perfect option for both historical or ethnic stylistics, as well as the most modern.

Here are some examples:

• classic - usually monophonic, dull, colors white, pale yellow, less often - wood shades, can be made with small stucco details;
• Japanese - preferred satin, beige, light brown, green color schemes, texture can imitate rice paper, have images of hieroglyphs, blooming pink sakura;
• high-tech - smooth, symmetrical, often glossy, very shiny, without images, white, black, dark blue, red, has many sources of light;
• minimalism - the simplest, satin or matte, completely without any drawings, solid white, black, gray, always brightly lit;
• Art Nouveau - often have several levels, smooth bends, most often matte, floral-white, brown-beige, sometimes photo printing is used, imitating stained glass, mosaic, geometric ornament;

• country - not striking, usually yellow-white, less often - any woody shades, with photo printing imitating woodcarving, checkered fabric;
• Provence is light, neutral, almost without accents, satin or matte, colors are white-pink, yellow-beige, lavender, violet, blue, less often has a floral pattern;
• Baroque - an intricate, luxurious, multi-level design, complemented by ceiling plinths, imitation of stucco molding, colors imitate velvet, gilding, standard colors are white, red, gold, "under bronze";
• Art Deco - multi-level, usually combines two or three colors - red with blue, white with burgundy, less often imitates reptile skin, gold painting, may have rounded parts;
• avant-garde - any color, except for white and its shades, “flashy”, almost “acidic” colors with a glossy texture are welcomed;
• Gothic - matte or glossy, multi-level, most often "dark", dark shades - emerald green, dark purple, blue-black, ruby.

Lighting nuances

Stretch ceilings, especially those with perforations, create a huge scope for the original placement of lighting fixtures. A variety of shades of canvas, various shapes, sizes of holes, design of lamps creates unique compositions. It is important to consider the minimum required number of lamps, sometimes they are grouped.

What lamps are used:

• point - in them the regulated angle of the flow of light, you can create an imitation of the sun's rays breaking through the cloud;
• light bulbs inside - a plane with illumination located behind the ceilings of a different color scheme creates zoning of the space with the help of color, quiet diffused lighting;
• LED strip - helps to depict "patterns of light", the outer layer with perforation makes the room supposedly deeper;
• light-dynamic systems - with successful installation, dawn, sunset, moonlight on the water is recreated;
• the sky with the stars - dotted lamp-stars of different sizes are visible from the outside, and the "rays" are hidden behind the canvas, creating the effect of radiance;
• optical fibers - are moving luminous threads of various lengths;
• side lighting - it looks especially beautiful in combination with perforation, LED strips.

Methods of fastening the ceiling eaves

The eaves for stretch ceilings are a flat tire to which the curtains are hung.

According to the material manufacturing eaves happens:

Installation of any kind of cornice on stretched textiles, film coating seems impossible, but there are at least two methods:

1. Open - option with use of mortgage bars. Before you start working on hanging the ceiling, the place of attachment of the eaves is carefully marked. After marking the perimeter of the room, then - the direct installation of the ceiling. Where the marking is applied, a bar is fastened with dowels - the fasteners are driven into the holes prepared in advance in the base ceiling. The bar is chosen so wide that it is well attached to the ceiling panel - sometimes it even requires mounting wedges. After securely attaching the bar, the canvas itself is stretched, then the cornice is attached to the screws through it - this should be done very carefully. Holes for screws are burned in the film, made out of plastic rings. Mortgage bar should not be visible on the finished structure.
2. Hidden - in this case, the eaves are invisible, he "hides" in a niche. The method is relatively complex, but it looks more interesting - as if the curtains fall because of the plane of the ceiling. The cornice is purchased before measurements are taken from the ceiling - the size of the cornice corresponds to the size of the niche, the area of ​​the cloth. The cornice is attached to the ceiling ceiling - dowels having a metal or plastic sleeve are used. In two to four millimeters from the eaves, a timber bar is attached - a profile fixing the ceiling leaf is later mounted there. Attach it to the side where the eaves, so that the film covers the whole bar. In the best way this option is suitable for a very brilliant ceiling.

Ceiling Care Tips

Stretch ceilings can get dirty, especially when located in the kitchen or bathroom. The care is usually simple, as the ceiling film, the fabric is impregnated with a stain-resistant coating. But in the kitchen room with drops of fat, soot from the stove, it will sooner or later get dirty, even in the presence of super-powerful exhaust.

For cleaning use:

• ordinary vacuum cleaner - usually so they remove the web. Cleaning is done carefully so as not to scratch the delicate coating;
• a flannel napkin - such a dry way is suitable for a bedroom, nursery, living room, sweeping a textile surface with a soft brush;
• washing with water, special means - you need a soft sponge, cloth, dishwashing detergent or a special solution for ceilings.

Glossy construction is usually washed with a solution of liquid soap, special means. For shine, the ceiling is wiped with a 9% alcohol solution, using the softest fabric possible. Any abrasives, products containing acetone are completely unacceptable, it is also prohibited to rub hard. When the ceiling is not firmly fixed, a powerful vacuum cleaner can also disrupt its structure.
Matt, satin ceilings are perfectly cleaned with water vapor, steam cleaner. If you have to wash the structure with a sponge, water is used to a minimum, otherwise you will get ugly stains.

Any detergent should be carefully removed from the surface of the ceiling to avoid streaks, stains.

Conclusion

Stretch ceiling - the pleasure is not cheap, but the product has high practicality, very durable when properly installed in any apartment, private house. If you have the necessary experience, quality materials, suitable tools, the structure is assembled independently. But the majority of people who started repairs prefer to turn to professionals who can not only pull the canvas straight, but also beautifully build lamps, curtain rods there, and make many levels, unique curved solutions.