More recently, a stretch ceiling was considered an indicator. Huge color diversity, the ability to create unique structures from several levels, safety, practical benefits – all these characteristics attracted attention to such constructions and made them the desired feature of each interior. Now the price run for two -level stretch ceilings is enough wide. There are luxury manufacturers, there are companies offering a democratic price. In addition, it is quite possible to install two -level stretch ceilings with your own hands, while saving a significant amount. To do this, you need to stock up on the necessary tool, have skillful hands and desire.
Two -level stretch ceilings: advantages and disadvantages
Stretch structures are installed in the room not only for aesthetic pleasure. Often installation pursues quite practical goals. Their advantages include:
The possibility of obtaining a perfectly flat surface. Plastering and alignment of the ceiling zone require a lot of time and effort. Stretch structures allow to mask large changes in height with minimal labor costs.
Aesthetic attractiveness. A rich range of products allows you to create unique constructions that emphasize the stylistic unity of the room. With the help of two -level structures, you can both zone the room, and emphasize its dynamics with the necessary lines.
Water protection. The stretch of the stretch ceiling does not pass water. When flooding from above, it is only necessary to release excess fluid and tighten the sagging areas using a building hair dryer.
Hygiene. PVC – the film is treated with an antistatic agent, which protects it from dust. To carry out sanitary cleaning, it is enough to use a sponge and soap solution, trying to not damage the material when washing.
Masks of ventilation holes and additional backlight.
Disadvantages of stretch ceilings:
The fragility of the material. To avoid punctures and scratches, when installing and operating the ceiling, you need to use acute anticipation with caution.
Fear of low temperatures. In rooms that can remain without heating for a long time, the use of stretch ceilings is not recommended.
Which stretch ceilings are better: PVC or textiles
Two -level stretch ceilings in the kitchen, living rooms and halls are produced from different materials, but models are more widespread:
From PVC;
From textiles.
Each material is distinguished by its own characteristic features. Vinyl ceilings are durable, easy to install and care. Textile options are more environmentally friendly, resistant to temperature extremes and more frost -resistant. At the same time differ in the lower variability of textures and colors. It is better to choose a two -level stretch ceiling in the hall and for a children’s room from fabric models. When choosing a kitchen design, it is advisable to dwell on polyvinyl chloride. It is also practically safe, but it is better to wash and is able to withstand the larger weight of water with a leak.
List of tools for installing a stretch ceiling
In addition to the canvas itself, the installation will need profiles. The profile for two -level stretch ceilings can be made of plastic or aluminum. Aluminum products are distinguished by durability and neat appearance. If the ceiling will have curved shapes of plastic, then it is easier to bend it.
If the installation of PVC is to be installed – it is necessary to purchase the profiles of the harpoon (wedge) type, and for the textile canvas – clip. It should be borne in mind that the profiles are divided into ceiling and wall. In the 1st version, you need to fix it close to the ceiling.
The large area of the room helps sagging a stretch ceiling. If you install a two -level stretch ceiling with backlight in a large -sized room, add central lighting in the form of a chandelier to the repair circuit. This will help protect the film from sagging.
How two -level stretch ceilings are made? This will need the following tool:
Construction hair dryer.
Ladder.
Scurgery.
Perforator.
Metal detector.
Scissors for trimming profiles.
Roulette.
Level.
Suspens that hold the canvas.
Blades for reducing the canvas in profile.
It is also necessary to prepare drill, adhesive tape, glue, sealant, gas and other consumables in advance.
How to make a two -level stretch ceiling
Before installing the stretch ceiling, it is necessary to lie down in a warm place. Do not worry about the folds. All creases on the material will disappear, but not earlier than in six months. Complex multi -level ceilings can only be made to professionals, but the work algorithm in most cases is similar to installing elementary structures.
Using a level, it is necessary to determine the zero point. Based on this point, the base should be marking, which should be located as close as possible to the black ceiling. The second level is a decorative step, the thickness of which should be no more than 10 cm. In the absence of the metall of the detector and the inability to determine the location of the wiring, the main level should be lowered by 10-15 cm.
After that, it is necessary to install the profiles. In length, they should be 2 cm less than the wall. On a concrete, brick and drywall, they should be fixed with a step of 6.5-8 cm, on a metal and tile-10-11 cm.
At the next stage, the guides are attached along the marked boundaries of the decorative step. To give the decorative shape of the structure, the profile is cut using scissors for metal. The string of the break should be about 10 cm. Finish the installation with fastening of drywall sheets. When installing, it is necessary to ensure that the lower part of the profile is without sharp protrusions. The canvas will fit here and this will protect it from the breaks.
Following the perimeter, the backlight is installed. LED ribbons are most widely used.
At the stage of the final finish of the box, glue the seams, putty all irregularities, primed and paint the surface. Then the canvas is pulled onto the inner skeleton.
It should be mentioned that the created design eats part of the height and visually reduces the volume. Therefore, multi -level stretch ceilings are best installed only in a fairly large space with a high ceiling.