Multi-level stretch ceilings: features and types

Recently, multi-level stretch ceilings have come into vogue, and have firmly taken their place in the decoration of ceiling coverings. In addition to the aesthetically attractive and original appearance, they have the same quality characteristics as ordinary stretched canvas. This is due to the fact that they have a large number of advantages compared to plasterboard ceilings, which have significantly lost their positions in the design world. Plasterboard designs visually reduce the height of the walls, making the ceiling low.

Stretch ceiling is a solid aluminum frame, which is mounted on the canvas. With it you can create various designs on the texture and form, including with several levels.The visual effect is achieved due to the large number of components. This frame is covered with either a special film of polyvinyl chloride, or fabric stretch fabrics.

Geometrically levels come in various forms: conical, arched, stepped, zigzag. The framework allows you to experiment with both form and number of levels. The technology of creating stretch canvases makes it easy to carry out any idea of ​​the customer and designer.

Installation of multi-level stretch ceilings produced in stages.

• First, using aluminum profiles, the desired shape is created with a certain number of tiers. In order to assemble it often use drywall.
• Then on the form stretch the cloth, made according to specified sizes. After installation, the surface of the film becomes flat and smooth. For large rooms where it is necessary to combine several canvases, they are joined by welding, which makes the seams almost invisible.

Multi-level stretch ceilings have a number of features that are their advantages over conventional single-tier products.

The diverse design of multi-level stretch ceiling coatings allows them to be used in any premises and in any interior styles: both in the classic and in the high-tech direction. The main advantages of these ceilings are several factors.

• Exclusive coating design. You can apply and combine with each other any number of tiers, shapes, textures and colors. The ceiling, consisting of several tiers, will be a real highlight of any room. The night starry sky or the smooth bends reminding the river will become a bright accent, create the necessary mood in the interior and emphasize its individuality.

• Multi-level construction can be built in any room: living room, bedroom, bathroom, children's room, on the loggia. Even in the corridor, it will have to be most welcome. From the threshold, he will tell about the good taste of the host. Due to the fact that the stretch ceiling does not absorb any odors, it is appropriate to mount it in the kitchen. There is no condensation on the coating; this allows it to be installed in rooms such as a bathroom or a pool, where humidity is always elevated.

• Experts point out that stretch coatings are durable in service, since such canvases are not subject to fading, fading and deformation. Tests say that strength provides him with the ability to stretch due to the gravity of the weight of water. In the case of flooding from above, the multi-level stretch ceiling will withstand more than 100 l / m² of liquid, since it has elastic and waterproof properties. This coating feature will save floors and furniture.
• Multi-level stretch ceilings meet all fire safety standards: they are not combustible and non-toxic.
• The system is installed very quickly compared to drywall.. Installation takes place cleanly and without debris. Simplicity in the creation of multi-tier structures will not involve specialists and make repairs on their own.
• To keep the structure clean, no need to resort to additional costs. To keep the appearance of the ceiling intact, a damp cloth is enough.

In addition to the above advantages, the multi-level design also has a number of useful properties.

In high-rise buildings, very poor noise insulation, panel or brick walls easily let through sounds. If you install a tension structure, then you can install a special ceiling with an acoustic effect. It is made of polyester fiber, which is a canvas with a large number of microscopic holes. This creates an obstacle to the sound wave and does not allow it to spread. Partly the wave is reflected back, and partly absorbed by the ceiling surface.

Stretch two-and three-level ceilings perfectly keep the noise, because in a soft canvas vibrations of sounds are muffled, the ceilings from drywall do not have such properties. In addition, between the slab and the canvas stretch ceilings there is some space, it also absorbs sounds.

Often there is a need to disguise an unaesthetic crack or unevenness, especially with regard to the ceiling of old houses. The multilevel tensioning structure will easily cope with the problem by hiding engineering communications: alarm systems, air duct, ventilation without losing their working capacity.

In multi-level stretch ceilings there are many opportunities to place additional sources of light in an original way. Traditional chandelier can be combined with spotlights, LED strip.

If you don’t surprise anyone with stretched single-tiered ceilings, as they do not visually change the room, then the level ceiling creates the illusion of space and depth. With the help of his room is conventionally divided into several functional areas, which is achieved with a combination of panels of various textures and colors.

The fanciful shapes on the ceiling are additionally supported by a podium device on the floor or the construction of plasterboard partitions. As a result, the interior is very spectacular and harmonious.

When using multi-level designs, you can achieve another visual effect.This is an increase in the height of the ceiling, it is created by combining tiers and colors, as well as in the presence of glossy surfaces. By mirroring a room on the ceiling, an illusion of double space is created.

However, too complex structures conceal the height, so the ceiling in the room should not be low. That is, the more levels, the lower the ceiling falls. You can solve the problem using curved lines and surfaces, as well as experimenting with the frame. This will help create a unique design and optical illusions.

A three-level ceiling is a good option if you need to decorate a room in an unusual way. It will visually change the geometry of the room, increasing the height of the ceiling and the width of the room.

Possible types of stretch ceilings are divided according to the material of execution: PVC film or fabric. They can be combined with each other and create a rectangular structure.

On special equipment, thin PVC film is fastened from individual strips.When installing the canvas, the surface is well heated using a heat gun. PVC film increases in size and sags a little, then it is attached to the workpiece.

After cooling, the ceiling will be tightly stretched and smooth to the touch. The type of film depends on the texture of the ceiling, as well as its colors. Multilevel tension structures are often decorated with colored glass, a mirror, and various patterns are applied on them.

Relatively recently satin stretch ceilings appeared and gained great popularity. In the frame of aluminum fasten the fabric, which is an elastic canvas, in appearance and texture similar to the women's stocking. The satin ceiling visually resembles a painted surface, therefore it has some reflection effect. However, the mirror, like a glossy ceiling, it can not be called, the gloss is very slight. Necessary coloring is given to the canvas by dyeing; it becomes moisture resistant after being coated with varnish.

The fabric ceiling is absolutely safe for health, because it does not emit harmful substances into the air, it is light and looks very aesthetic. A room with such a silky ceiling covering looks at home cozy. Because of this, satin ceilings are most often mounted in the bedroom. This surface is easy to clean: as it becomes soiled, it is enough to wipe it with a dry cloth.

The advantages of using this coating include frost resistance, as well as the fact that it is suitable for rooms with extreme temperature fluctuations. Among the shortcomings is the high price, as well as the inability to hold back water when neighbors flood from above.

Depending on the texture of the coating, multi-level tensioning surfaces are divided into matte and glossy. A more popular option is a matte ceiling. Moreover, it will not cost you too much. Externally, its surface resembles a plastered ceiling.

Such a ceiling with a rough texture will especially appeal to people with traditional views on interior design.

Glossy or lacquered ceiling can visually enlarge the room. It is perfect for a small room, bathroom, pool. Using gloss when zoning a room, you can get a rather unusual effect, especially if you trim dark corners with this texture.

Multi-level tensioning structures are presented today in a huge assortment. The ceiling can be made matte, glossy, satin, translucent, mirror, with sparkles, photo printing, colors and textures abound.

Any existing defect multilevel ceiling will reliably cover from prying eyes. The unusual design allows you to combine several types of light sources at the same time, and a combination of different in color and texture fabrics allows you to get very interesting results.

How to install a multi-level stretch ceiling, see the following video.