Stretch ceilings in a wooden house: the pros and cons

Many owners of wooden houses and cottages are thinking about modern interior decoration. The atmosphere of a wooden building is always filled with unique comfort and warmth. But no matter how good the wood finish is, any homeowner wants change.

With the help of finishing materials, you can drastically change the interior and design of the room. Modern coatings are durable and easy to maintain. But before you choose a particular material, you need to figure out whether it is suitable for finishing a wooden building.

So it is with the currently popular stretch ceilings. Glossy or matte canvas, of course, perfectly fit and decorate the interior of any room, but before you install ceilings in a wooden house, you need to understand some of the intricacies.

In modern apartments, this type of ceiling decoration has long been familiar and popular. The stretch fabric perfectly hides all the flaws and irregularities of the ceiling.

For wooden houses, you can also choose such a coating, taking into account all the pros and cons of this finish.

• Installing a stretch ceiling will not cause much difficulty. Installation does not take much time. Special profiles are fixed on the wooden ceiling of the ceiling is much easier than in apartments on a concrete base, so the installation process can be performed as soon as possible.
• The stretch ceiling perfectly masks various communications: wires, air ducts and so on.

• Various light fixtures are built right into the suspended ceiling.
• Suspended cover reliably protect the room from the leakage of moisture.
• This finish does not require additional care. Sometimes it is enough to wipe the cover with a damp cloth.
• The ceiling fabric is practically not deformed during shrinkage of the walls of the room.
• Installation of the coating can begin immediately after the construction of the house.
• This type of finish does not need frequent repairs, it is durable.
• The cost of coverage is pretty affordable.
• A wide range of design options.

It can be said that this coating has absolutely no negative qualities. But if we consider it as an option for finishing a wooden house, then it is worth noting some nuances.

• This decorative ceiling covering is suitable for rooms with a constant air temperature above zero. Stretch ceilings lose their properties, become brittle, crack under the influence of sub-zero temperatures.
• Failure to comply with the necessary requirements for installation of the ceiling covering, increased humidity in the room, roof leaks, and so on lead to the formation of mold and mildew behind the stretch ceiling.
• Decorative ceiling coating neutralizes the whole point of living in a wooden house. Although this can be said about almost all modern finishing materials.
• Installation of a stretch ceiling covering becomes much more complicated if the walls of the house are made of solid, round logs. Special profile for installing the coating must be fixed on a flat surface.

• Under the influence of air flow when opening doors and windows, a slight vibration of the coating occurs.
• Behind the tension coating, various small debris sometimes accumulates, this affects the external data of the product. Also, exposure to high humidity leads to rotting debris and the formation of fungus and mold.
• Through the cracks in the main ceiling, small rodents and insects can penetrate.
• Decorative coating significantly underestimates the height of the ceilings in the room.
• It is strictly forbidden to fix the coating to the furnaces.
• Installing a decorative canvas involves the use of a special heat gun, this greatly increases the risk of the appearance of hot spots in the room.

The use of decorative coating in a wooden house has a large number of disadvantages. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully weigh all the pros and cons before finishing with the help of a stretch ceiling. In most cases, many of the negative aspects of installing stretch ceilings in a wooden building can be circumvented. Enough to carefully comply with the necessary requirements and rules for the installation of coverage.

When planning the future home, literally every detail is thought out: the dimensions of the rooms, the shape and size of the window and door openings, the interior decoration and so on.

Therefore, it will be quite easy to take into account and provide for all the nuances.

• The necessary height of the ceilings in the room is agreed upon and calculated in advance, taking into account the heat-insulating and sound-proof materials and the design of the tension covering. Be sure to remember that the special structural elements are fixed only on a flat surface and must lie on the level. It is possible to fix the structure on the ceiling beams.
• All work on the waterproofing of the roof of the building must be performed efficiently to prevent precipitation from entering the wooden structures.

• It is imperative that all wooden elements of the structure be carefully treated with special means aimed at increasing the resistance of the tree to fire and decay.
• It is necessary to provide a standby method of heating.It is necessary to maintain a positive temperature in the house, unless permanent residence is planned.

• Provide a stroke in advance around the stoves and chimneys. A special profile for mounting the stretch ceiling is fixed on the stroke, thereby protecting the structure from melting.
• High-quality installation of the main ceiling covering and sealing of all slots. Thus, it is possible to prevent small rodents and insects from entering the interceiling space.

• It is necessary to exclude the likelihood of various debris on the tension cover.
• A very important and crucial moment is the ventilation of the space between the main floor and the stretch ceiling. These works must be performed as accurately as possible. On this depends the protection of the surface of the ceiling from the mold and mildew.

Choose a stretch ceiling should be based on the design of the room, as the coating is able to completely transform the interior.

• First you need to determine which surface texture best fits the style of the room.A matte finish is the best option for almost any room, which cannot be said of a glossy ceiling. For small rooms glossy stretch ceiling - the perfect solution. It will help to visually increase the size of the room, thanks to the excellent reflective effect.

• The important role in the choice of a decorative covering is played by color. For small rooms you need to opt for light shades stretch ceilings. This will help to visually expand the space of the room.
• Dark shades of finish are suitable for rooms with a special, stylized interior, where every component is thought out. In rooms where the windows face the north side, it is better to use the finish in warm colors. Such a stretch ceiling will help create a cozy atmosphere and add bright and rich colors to the interior.
• Currently, very often you can find decorated stretch ceilings. Thanks to the use of the latest technology, the ceiling is decorated with photo printing. This greatly expands the design possibilities.

It should be noted that the tension ceiling canvases appeared relatively recently on the market of building and finishing materials.The popularity of this decorative coating is growing due to its excellent technical characteristics: durability, reliability, durability, resistance to high humidity, ease of maintenance. Such a ceiling often deserves only the most positive reviews. But stretch ceilings have a major distinguishing feature - the high cost of installation.

Also significantly increases the cost of consumables. Professional masters who are engaged in the provision of services for the installation of stretch ceilings, carry out the purchase of consumables at wholesale prices. In addition, experienced professionals in the process practically do not allow marriage.

Interior decoration is very important for any room, be it a city apartment or a private wooden house. With the help of stretch ceilings, you can create a certain atmosphere and comfort in each interior.

You can find detailed instructions for installing the stretch ceiling by looking at the video below.