Two-level stretch ceilings with lighting: interesting ideas in the interior

Two-level stretch ceilings with lights are rapidly gaining popularity. There are many options for the style of their design, which is caused by a variety of colors and textures. The installation process is quite simple and can be done by hand in one day.

Two-level stretch ceilings occupy some of the space of the room. Therefore, it is best to install them in rooms with a ceiling height of at least 2.5 m. You should also not forget about the way of lighting - massive chandeliers or lamps look gorgeous mainly in spacious rooms and hallways. In a small space they will look bulky.

With this type of ceiling design, it is possible to hide communications (wires) and surface irregularities. But despite all sorts of advantages, it will not be possible to install the lighting fixtures in the usual way; this will require special materials and tools.

As a backlight, the LED tape is a common option, although it is also possible to purchase a fiber optic filament, a Duralight cord. The built-in backlight is recommended to use as an additional light source.

Stretch two-level ceilings have a considerable number of advantages, especially in comparison with similar plasterboard constructions. First of all, the tension structures are easy to install. In a short time, the ceiling is being installed, and no debris or unused parts remain. There is no need to carry out another putty after installation.

Stretch two-level ceiling provides a huge selection of range of design solutions, you can easily find a beautiful design for any room (living room, bedroom, kitchen, nursery or hallway) of various sizes and shades. With the help of such constructions, an original and unique design is obtained.

The advantages also include the lightness of the design itself and the ability to organize optimal lighting. With the help of properly executed lighting of the stretch ceiling, you can create unusual effects in the interior.

Despite the ease of stretch ceilings, they have a reliable and durable mount. Cloth holds perfectly, does not appear any defects.

You can also note several other advantages:

• soundproofing;
• long service life;
• use of environmentally friendly materials;
• fire resistance

The disadvantages of this type of construction depend on the type of base material (web).

To install the stretch ceiling can be used fabric or film sheet. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Fabric ceilings are a bit more expensive than film. Film ceilings have a greater variety of colors, textures and effects. Fabric is limited in the choice of color, among shades mainly soft, soft, pastel prevail.

Among the shortcomings of the film ceiling can be noted that it:

• not suitable for poorly heated rooms;
• stitches may be visible on it.

A fabric web absorbs well and preserves odors, and can also lose saturation of a shade under the influence of moisture.

The design of a two-level stretch ceiling consists of the stretch fabric itself and a two-tier frame. For the manufacture of the frame used aluminum profiles or plywood, as well as fastening and connecting baguettes.

According to the type of surface obtained, the following types of film are distinguished:

• matte;
• glossy;
• translucent;
• relief;
• pearlescent.

In what style the ceiling will be made, it also depends on the purpose of the room. For the design of the living room you can consider the original, bright and non-standard design ideas. The bedrooms are dominated by soft colors with rounded lines. The ceiling in the hallway or hall can be decorated with various geometric lines with lighting.

Bathroom has no special restrictions in design., for its design fit both light shades and rich colors. The kitchen can be divided into functional zones (the place of eating and the place of cooking) with the help of stretch ceilings.

The mirror surface of the ceiling not only gives the room a luxurious look, but also visually pulls the space. Often used a combination of film with a mirror effect for the upper tier and fabric with a matte finish - for the bottom. If you want to use your drawing on the ceiling, you can simply print it. The effect of the starry sky is created in various ways: with the help of LED strip or small LEDs, as well as a film with a finished sky pattern. In the latter case, the backlight provides a regular night light.

With the help of correct and interesting lighting installed in two-level ceilings, you can give the rooms a visual space, an atmosphere of luxury. Unusual effects are created, including 3D. In a different purpose rooms, you can use either a neutral, soothing light (suitable for bedrooms, nurseries), or a bright contrast light (kitchen, study).

LED stripes can be used as lighting., spotlights or pendant lamps, fluorescent lamps, as well as lamps of unusual shape. The glass in the lamps can be frosted and transparent (it can also be mirrored). Frosted glass creates diffused light that is evenly distributed throughout the room. The clear glass directs the light and is ideal for rooms that require clear visibility.

When using LED strips, it is necessary to place a special shelf in which the frame will be installed in which it will be installed. This way of organizing the backlight will create the effect of a floating ceiling, since diffused light will fall on the upper tier of the ceiling. The shelf with the tape after installation will not be noticeable from below.

Installation of a two-level stretch ceiling can be done with your own hands in a few hours. The main thing is to make sure that the surface is even; if there are distortions, then you need to set the necessary levels of the frame with the help of a laser. When tensioning the canvas, it is important to completely straighten it so that no defects appear.

At the initial stage it is necessary to think over where the lighting devices and their type will be located. In advance in the right places to fix the bars. The drawn drawing will simplify considerably the task, in which all parameters will be displayed: the height of the levels, their shape, the location of the light sources.

Before installing the frame, you must completely clean the ceiling from previous coatings (putty, whitewash, paint). If there are cavities and other irregularities, then you need to align them. After this is done plastering and priming the ceiling with the addition of antiseptics.

After cleaning the surface, you can proceed to the fastening of wooden bars on dowels for the future frame. Instead of bars, you can use U-shaped or V-shaped profiles. Upon completion of these works, an aluminum profile or plywood (base frame) is attached to the bars. The bevel of the installed profile to the wall should be smooth.

After the frame is installed, a metal profile with a harpoon is fastened along the entire perimeter of the wall, with which the tensioned web will be held. At this stage, it is imperative to monitor the level of attachment, because afterwards even small defects will be very noticeable, and to eliminate them you will have to dismantle the entire frame.

As soon as the installation of all profiles is completed, the frame is ready for web tension. First, the canvas is stretched to the lower level, and then - to the upper. When using a film sheet, it is necessary to blow it with a gas warm gun to achieve a smooth and smooth surface without wrinkles.

For the tension, the cloth must be pushed into the metal profile harpoon with a spatula. First, the fastening is carried out at the corners of the structure, and then around the entire perimeter. The ceiling is stretched to the upper level using the same technology.At the end of the installation work it is necessary to close all the seams with decorative inserts so that there are no gaps left.

When mounting light sources, in places of specially installed bars, it is necessary to burn a hole in the web (in no case be cut through). After fixtures are fixed, and the place of fasteners is closed with special decorative inserts. When installing the ceiling frame with LED strips you need to remember to make a special shelf for them.

How to install a two-level stretch ceiling with lighting, see the following video.

• An example of using LED strip to achieve the effect of a floating ceiling. The lower level of the ceiling has a mirror surface, built-in lights are used.
• Stretch ceiling has a rounded shape, in the center of the circle is a chandelier. The outer circle is illuminated from the inside with LED strip, and along its perimeter with built-in lights.

• The lower tier of the ceiling visually separates household appliances and the place of cooking in the kitchen from the rest of the space. An unusual shaped chandelier is used, the upper tier with a mirror effect.
• Two-level ceiling with pendant lamps.

• The original stretch ceiling with a pattern of "yin-yang."
• A simple example of a polygonal shape of the upper tier with LED backlighting.

• Very interesting design of the ceiling with levels in the form of a flower and with a chandelier.
• The ceiling is decorated with a variety of geometric shapes in contrasting colors.
• Two-level stretch ceiling with a fairly strong mirror effect.