How to choose a stretch ceiling

When choosing any finishing materials you want Find the golden mean between quality, attractive appearance and, of course, the price. Let's try to figure out how to choose a stretch ceiling, which will suit you by all criteria.

Let's start with quality, it can be determined by the manufacturer. The world leader in the production of stretch ceilings is France, Italian and Swiss stretch ceilings are also of good quality. However, they are also the most expensive. Slightly worse in quality ceilings of German production, but they are cheaper.

There are, by the way, good stretch ceilings of domestic production. The problem is that Russian and Ukrainianmanufacturers often quite a modest assortment of colors and textures. But if you need a simple glossy white ceiling without any frills, there is a chance to find a quality canvas of domestic production and not overpay for imports.

The cheapest, but at the same time the mostLow-quality ceilings are produced in China, they should be avoided. In order to find out the country producing the canvas, ask the seller for a certificate. Quality canvas should be elastic and should not have an unpleasant smell. Be sure to verify the availability of certificates SES.

Moving on. Stretch ceilings come in two main types: PVC ceilings and seamless ceilings made of polyester, impregnated with a special formulation based onpolyurethane. Each of these types has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be taken into account if you want to choose the right stretch ceiling. Let's take a short look at them.

Let's start with installation features. Both seamless and PVC ceilings are stretched overskeleton, but for a smooth tension of PVC-ceiling special heat gun is needed, and seamless ceilings are mounted without heating. The seamless ceiling has a lower price, they can be used in unheated rooms (PVC ceilings at temperatures below + 5 ° C are cracking).

In its turn, PVC ceilings are distinguished by a wider choice of colors and textures. In addition, they are capable of a long timekeep water, if you suddenly flood the neighbors from above, without significant damage to the canvas. A seamless ceiling can stretch, so that after a flood, you may need to replace the canvas.

It is very important to choose a stretch ceiling, which will harmoniously fit into the interior of the room. So that pay attention to the selection of color and texture. The color will depend on the color scheme in which the interior of the room is made.

As for the texture, the bathroom is usually recommended to use glossy ceilings, visually increasing the room, in the bedroom - matte or with the texture "suede". Glossy ceilings fit well into the style of high-tech or modern, and matte - in a classic interior.

The original design solution - stretch ceilings with photo printing. Want you to have on the ceiling were whiteFluffy clouds or starry sky? No problem - modern technology allows you to apply on the canvas of the ceiling, almost any image. Any whim for your money, as they say.

Also, when choosing a stretch ceiling, pay attention to the profile material and fastening system, the quality of the ceiling tension depends on them. The fastening system can be harpoon, wedge or staple (on snap-cams), profile - plastic or aluminum. The optimal choice will be harpoon system on reinforced aluminum profile, it will allow to stretch the seamless fabric up to 35% (for comparison: for the plastic profile the shrinkage percentage is no more than 8%, for non-harpoon systems - no more than 3%).

That's all the basic advice on what, how to choose a stretch ceiling. We hope that your choice will be successful.