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The popularity of suspended ceilings is growing every day. Manufacturers of canvases try to please the consumer by creating new compositions using a wide palette of shades. A stretch ceiling is a structure consisting of plastic or metal profile

• and fabrics for manufacturing. For the latter, PVC film or fabric is used. The texture of the stretched fabric varies:
• A range of colors.
• Invoice.

Images. This is a cost-effective solution that allows you to create unusual design solutions with maximum accuracy and reliability. No matter glossy or matte ceiling you plan to install, be sure to be sure of its strength and long term operation. As time shows, the canvases do not lose their original appearance for many years. Even white glossy suspended ceiling

does not become cloudy or yellow; moreover, cracks do not form on its smooth surface, which means its surface always pleases its owner and his guests.

About the benefits Ceiling tension type

• can be described as an affordable, practical and beautiful coating that allows you to give the room an aesthetic appearance that lasts for many years. The main advantages are:
• Time saving - installation is carried out quickly; depending on the area of ​​the room, specialists may only need 1-2 days to carry out the work. Saving money - you don’t have to hire craftsmen and designers ceiling covering
• . There is no need to purchase and deliver building materials.
• Installation can be carried out indoors where people live; there is no dirt or dust during the work. After installation, people can return to their normal lives, but in an updated room.
• After installation you get a perfectly flat surface.
• Possibility to hide communication wires under the ceiling surface.
• Possibility of laying insulating materials.
• The service life with proper operation is more than 50 years.
• Such coatings can be used in premises of any type: domestic, sanitary, public, as well as in premises with high humidity.
• The tension covering is resistant to fire.
• The ceiling is able to absorb noise and does not accumulate static electricity.
• Only environmentally friendly materials are used in production clean materials, which must be confirmed by a hygiene certificate.

Special Features

Stretch ceilings, despite their thinness, are durable and reliable coatings, this is confirmed by the following qualities:

• Increased resistance to moisture. The coating can withstand at least 100 liters of liquid per 1 sq.m. When there is severe flooding, the ceiling sags under the weight of the water, but does not tear.
• If installation is carried out in a new building and shrinkage occurs over time, the coating does not deform, maintaining its evenness and smoothness.
• Use in rooms with high humidity does not lead to the formation of condensation.
• No installation required preparatory work for leveling and processing, with the help of a tension coating you can hide all the flaws and irregularities, obtaining an ideal surface.
• Stretch ceilings are easy to use and do not require special care; to ensure they always look clean, just wipe them with a damp cloth.

ATTENTION! When washing, do not use lint cloths, especially if you have a glossy coating, or hard, scratching sponges, as there is a risk of damaging the coating.

What types of coatings are there?

There are 2 types of suspended ceilings, glossy and matte, each of them has its own positive qualities, characteristics and features. It is difficult to answer the question which ceiling is better. As practice shows, the demand for both types of coatings is equally great. Let's try to understand the positive and negative qualities each covering.

PVC film is vinyl type. Installation involves soldering several panels, the width of which reaches 2 meters. Joining seams at correct installation almost invisible. The texture of the coating can be glossy, marble, velvet, matte and leather. The color palette is extensive and includes more than 100 shades.

Polyester coating is made using both suture and seamless methods. It has a matte type of texture. Allows you to apply coloring pigments, drawings and photographs to the surface. Used for complex interior decoration.

Which ceiling to choose?

It is impossible to answer unequivocally the question of which stretch ceiling is better. Each canvas has its own merits and, as practice shows, both are equally in demand and popular.

Matte canvases

The matte canvas resembles a classic coating made of plasterboard, paint or plaster. Its peculiarity is ideal evenness, including tonal evenness. Installation is carried out in any type of premises, both residential and with high traffic. It has no shine, remains invisible, giving the room special comfort and coziness.

The matte ceiling can be painted, as well as a print or photo can be applied to its surface, which is very convenient when creating an unusual children's room.

When choosing a design, try to give preference to its calm shades, so that over time it does not turn into an irritating stain, but pleases you for many years.

Modern technologies have made it possible to create canvases 5 meters wide, which means most surfaces do not have seams, which is convenient from an aesthetic point of view. The fabrics are resistant to low temperatures, which allows them to be used outside domestic premises (loggia, outbuilding, garage).

The cost of such a ceiling is significantly lower, and the quality characteristics are not inferior to analogues.

The matte canvas is impregnated with polyurethane, which increases its durable qualities. Before being released onto the market, it is tested and given a certificate of safety and quality. The density of the canvas can be from 230-240 g/1 sq.m, the thickness is 0.35 ml, and the width is from 2 to 5 meters. It does not fade over time and is easy to maintain. The palette of shades is not large, the main ones are pastel colors, which over time do not irritate or distract. Tension surface allows you not only to hide communication wires, but also eliminates unnecessary noise.

Among positive qualities there are a number of limitations that cannot be called disadvantages, but still, on such a ceiling it is not possible to carry out hidden installation lamps, and the external coating looks too formal, which is not always convenient when decorating a room.

Matte stretch ceiling is perfect solution V classic interior, not only apartments, but also private buildings, the area of ​​which differs in its dimensions.

Glossy designs

The glossy stretch ceilings in the photo, which you will see below, are an excellent solution if you need to visually expand the space of the room. The coating has reflective properties.

The gloss has a wide palette of shades. The applied print is clear and bright, which is important when creating an individual design.

Characteristics of glossy fabric:

The stretch film is very light. This makes it easy to install it in any room. The coating is resistant to mold and does not allow dust to accumulate on the surface, since the material has a special impregnation, which guarantees the preservation of its original appearance for many years.

Just like matte, glossy canvas has noise-insulating qualities, protecting the room from extraneous sounds. It has a reflective effect, and therefore is in demand for rooms with poor lighting.

The glossy coating is installed at a distance of 10 cm from the ceiling; it is not recommended to use it in rooms with low ceilings. The space will look too closed. In rooms with high ceilings, this distance allows you to hide not only wires and cables, but also communication pipes.

A white glossy stretch ceiling not only facilitates the penetration of light into the room, but also visually expands the space. In these structures you can place any lighting fixtures, both built-in and wall-mounted.

Gloss is great option for complex design compositions. In a room with high ceilings and large dimensions, zoning can be done using a two-level design for which contrasting color schemes are used. This is especially convenient in rooms with a non-standard shape.

The arrangement of a living space using a stretch ceiling, whether matte or glossy, is carried out individually for each room. The rest rooms are decorated in calm pastel shades. Linens are a real find for the food preparation area; they are not subject to dirt formation, are resistant to moisture and temperature changes, and therefore delight with their original appearance owners for many years.

Gloss looks more expensive and beautiful and is popular not only in residential premises, but also in bars, clubs and fitness centers.

Attention! Not well thought out design professional installation lead to the fact that the canvas looks untidy and even vulgar.

The reflective properties of gloss in professional language are called the “mirror” or “second floor” effect. This result can be achieved by using dark shades of canvas.

Besides the cost, the disadvantage is the joining seams. Rolls of material do not exceed 2 meters in width; several sheets are soldered together during the finishing process. In professional work, the width of the seam does not exceed 0.2 mm, but even it can be noticeable.

ATTENTION! Gloss is used in rooms where positive temperature conditions constantly prevail.

This type of material allows you to experiment not only with color solutions, but also lighting. Here you can implement a diffused type of light or create a popular starry sky.

Stretch ceilings in modern apartments are becoming more common. Thanks to extensive decorative possibilities, such designs make it possible to realize many of the most extraordinary design ideas. Both matte and glossy canvases are equally popular in interiors. Which stretch ceiling option is better to choose for the kitchen?

Matte and glossy stretch ceiling in the kitchen interior

Stretch ceiling made of satin, looks dazzling white on the ceiling

Features of a glossy ceiling

Such canvases will cost more than their matte counterparts, but the high price is easily compensated by the extensive palette of available colors. The glossy surface visually makes the ceiling higher, which allows the use of canvases in low and small spaces. In a small kitchen this decoration looks very appropriate.

Glossy beige stretch ceiling makes the room more spacious

Despite the fact that there is competition between matte and glossy ceilings, both types of materials can be combined with each other in the same room. At this point you can already choose ready-made option ceiling structure with combined canvases or, if possible, think through the ceiling design yourself.

Zoning working area using a glossy stretch ceiling

Glossy ceilings can often contain various ornaments or photo printing, but the “starry sky” looks most impressive. This design can be used in any room, for example, in a kitchen combined with a living room.

Photo printing on the surface of a stretch ceiling

Advantages

• A suspended ceiling with a mirror surface reflects more light, making the interior lighter and airier. Due to the use light colors in the interior, even a small kitchen will not look too bulky and uncomfortable.
• The glossy canvas can be decorated with any accessible ways- stickers, patterns, drawings, etc. The patterns and themes of the images depend only on your imagination.
• Compact or LED lamps are easily mounted in the ceiling between the panel and the ceiling, shining through it. By placing spotlights around the perimeter of the kitchen or above specific areas, you can achieve an interesting decorative effect.

Design of a stretch glossy ceiling in the kitchen

Flaws

• One of the most significant drawbacks is the small width of the canvas, about 2 m. When finishing the ceiling in the kitchen and in any other room, you cannot do without seams.
• Many who have decided on glossy stretch ceilings agree that welding seams is a rather serious drawback, affecting not only the complexity of installation, but also the appearance of the ceiling structure. The seams on the mirror surface are very visible, which can disrupt the overall perception of the integrity of the interior.
• The gloss shows the slightest spots and defects, which kitchen conditions especially important.
• It is difficult to decide on the shade of the canvas, since gloss can “behave” differently depending on the quality of lighting, south or north exposure, etc.
• Glossy ceilings do not withstand low temperatures, so they are not suitable for summer cottage, which is in winter time usually not heated.

Stretch glossy ceiling in two colors in the kitchen interior

Features of matte ceiling

Matte surfaces are easier to clean than glossy ones; stains and dirt are not as visible on them, and much less dust accumulates, which is achieved through antistatic treatment. Matte canvases are cheaper than glossy ones; various defects - stains or scratches - are practically invisible on them. Matte suspended ceilings are universal, they look great in any interior and do not draw attention to themselves.

Matte stretch ceiling in the interior of a white kitchen

Matte ceilings are often decorated with photo printing. If desired, you can put any memorable photo, painting, or just an image you like on the canvas. Matte ceilings look cozier and warmer than glossy ones, creating a harmonious and calm atmosphere in the room.

Matte stretch ceiling makes the kitchen interior more elegant

Advantages

• Neutral appearance, thanks to the calm matte surface, such ceilings fit well into any interior style, especially for various classical design trends - such a ceiling will appeal to conservative people;
• The coating does not fade under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and does not reflect light;
• The primary colors are quite calm, so this ceiling will not get boring, will not distract attention from the interior items and will not irritate;
• The matte surface of the stretch ceiling looks warmer and more comfortable, in contrast to the rather cold gloss;
• Easy to care for;
• Such ceilings look great in both classic and modern styles;
• The canvas is of sufficient width (up to 6 m), which allows you to do without seams when installing the structure.

Flaws

• Not everyone likes a too formal look;
• When using matte stretch ceilings, it is impossible to install hidden lamps;
• The color palette is meager compared to glossy canvases.

Matte stretch ceiling in the kitchen

The main differences between matte and glossy ceilings

Most of the differences between matte and glossy stretch ceilings are easy to figure out based on the lists of advantages and disadvantages of each type of canvas. However, there are several factors that you should pay special attention to when choosing a ceiling for your kitchen.

Visual differences between matte and glossy ceilings

Differences in care

If we compare the two types suspended ceilings, then the first thing that catches your eye is the difference in care, and this factor is important in the kitchen. Matte ceilings are the easiest to clean - just wipe the surface with a sponge and a cleaning agent or use steam if there are greasy stains. The matte cloth is easy to clean, and there will be no streaks left on it after cleaning.

White stretch matte ceiling with lighting

Glossy canvases are more capricious. Although they can be washed, this must be done very carefully, since improper cleaning can easily result in unsightly stains.

Glossy two-level ceiling in the kitchen

Important! If you want to keep the glossy ceiling in perfect condition, during cleaning it is better to use the services of cleaning companies that have the necessary professional equipment for cleaning such surfaces.

Seams

Most often, glossy canvases are produced relatively small size, which is why they have to be joined during installation. On glossy surfaces, the seams are very noticeable, which greatly reduces decorative characteristics ceiling. However, modern manufacturers produce canvases up to 5-6 meters wide, so problems with joining canvases and seams on glossy ceilings are a thing of the past.

Multi-level glossy stretch ceilings

Lighting

The choice of the type of canvas greatly affects the quality of lighting in the kitchen and other rooms. Glossy canvases can be produced in a translucent form, which allows additional use fluorescent lamps or LED strips to create beautiful ceiling structures. Matte ceilings cannot boast of this quality. The maximum power of built-in luminaires should not exceed 35 W.

Built-in lights on a suspended ceiling

Temperature

As mentioned above, glossy canvases do not tolerate low temperatures, so they can only be installed in well-heated rooms. When cooking in the kitchen, the temperature is usually much higher than in other rooms, so there is no big difference, which ceiling to use.

Satin stretch ceiling in the kitchen

Design Features

The matte or glossy surface of the ceiling is selected depending on the style of the interior. For multi-level ceiling structures, a glossy canvas looks more impressive; such a ceiling looks more elegant. Gloss fits perfectly into modern, high-tech and others modern styles. Matte surfaces are better suited for rustic styles and classic interiors.

Multi-level glossy stretch ceilings in the interior of a classic-style kitchen

Color palette

Despite the fact that glossy ceilings have a much more varied choice of colors, matte coatings retain their brightness longer and do not fade. sunlight. Constantly glare gloss can irritate the eyes and distract from business, while matte surfaces, on the contrary, absorb light.

Two-level satin stretch ceiling in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Choosing a good suspended ceiling for the kitchen is sometimes difficult, but this task is not so insurmountable. It is difficult to say which type of stretch fabric is better or worse for kitchen area, it all depends on your own preferences and room parameters. Small spaces will require glossy surfaces, while on large kitchen matte surfaces are more appropriate. It is worth remembering that you can successfully combine both types of material, which will allow you to create unique designs on the ceiling.

Warm color coffee with milk in the kitchen

When choosing panels, be guided first of all by the list of their advantages and disadvantages, not forgetting about alternative options finishing, if for one reason or another both types of suspended ceilings do not work. Modern market finishing materials boast a huge variety.

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Glossy stretch ceilings are an excellent option for those who want to visually expand the room, make it lighter and more stylish. Mirror surface transforms the room, creates its unique appearance. If earlier this method of decoration was unusual and inaccessible to many, now almost everyone can afford it.

Rice. 1 Glossy stretch ceiling

Glossy or varnished ceiling

Glossy and varnish stretch ceilings are the same type of tension products. They got their name due to their reflective ability. This effect is obtained due to the installation of PVC film, which can be made in any design.

The advantage of such designs is their versatility, which makes it possible to install them in any room. This could be a kitchen, a bedroom, or even a bathroom. This film does not accumulate dust, dirt, and is not destroyed by water or fire.

What is the advantage of a glossy ceiling

When choosing tension structures, the most important thing is their quality. The advantage of tension structures is as follows:

There are also disadvantages

Any finishing material will have a number of disadvantages. All the shortcomings of glossy structures arise from improper installation. Therefore, the disadvantages of suspended ceilings are as follows:

1. Sometimes the gloss reflects the light of street lights, which can interfere with a good night's rest.
2. Should not be used in rooms with low ceilings.
3. Ordinary lamps are not suitable for lighting, as they get very hot and can lead to destruction of the integrity of the film.
4. If the room is too big, standard size the stretch ceiling will not be enough; you need to make levels from plasterboard.
5. After wet cleaning, stains may remain that will be visible to the naked eye. Therefore, you need to choose high-quality cleaning products that are suitable for this type of cleaning.

Rice. 3 One of the disadvantages is light reflection

Types of glossy ceilings

There are glossy ceilings the following types:

• With photo printing. The image may include the sky, palm trees, animals, and much more. This allows you to choose a picture to match the design of the room.
• Multi-level. This method allows you to zone a room, hide wires and other attributes inside.

Rice. 4 Unusual shapes ceilings make it even more attractive

Advice! To lift multi-level ceiling, each step should be decorated with gloss.

• Beveled. This solution will definitely appeal to children and teenagers, because it will create the feeling of a room in the attic.
• Glowing ceiling. Part of the structure is decorated with a transparent film with built-in lighting. This creates the feeling of a window. If you add photo printing there, you can create the effect of a sky or a body of water.

Rice. 5 Appearance of the luminous ceiling

• Star. This is the most expensive, but no less popular type of design. This material can be used both in the bedroom and in the nursery.

Rice. 6 The most popular design option is the starry sky

Features of glossy canvases

The installation of tension structures of this type must be carried out strictly according to the rules, otherwise it will very quickly become unusable. Therefore, specialists are needed to install hanging structures.

Rice. 7 Making a glossy ceiling with your own hands is very difficult; it’s best to trust the professionals

The peculiarity of this room decoration is as follows:

• big choice colors make it possible to emphasize the advantages or hide the shortcomings of the room;
• Basically, glossy coatings are used for public buildings, but it is also suitable for apartments and private houses;
• gloss can be combined with other types of materials, matte, satin;
• quick, easy installation.

How not to make a mistake in choosing

The durability of a structure depends on its quality, therefore, when purchasing, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

1. You need to purchase the product from famous brands.
2. There should be no unevenness, roughness, etc. on the surface of the material.
3. The standard length of the canvas is usually 2 meters.
4. The minimum warranty for the ceiling should be 10 years.

Proper care of suspended ceilings

In order for the tension structure to last a long time, it must be properly cared for. Wash glossy ceilings very easy. To do this, it is best to use any abrasive agent, with the exception of those that contain a solvent. If the ceiling has stopped shining, first you should wipe it with a soft cloth, and then soap solution. This will help remove dirt and dust.

Rice. 8 Due to their smoothness, they are easy and simple to care for

Important! Glossy ceilings should be washed no more than once every five years.

Where is it appropriate to install glossy ceilings?

This type of canvas can be installed in any room.

Important! The installation of the structure must be carried out before finishing the floor and walls so that dust does not settle on them.

However, you should not install such structures in places with low temperatures, in unfinished houses, where heating system not yet connected.

High temperatures are also not appropriate for these types of structures, as this reduces their service life. Gloss is good for small rooms, this allows you to increase the space. However, it should not be used for low ceilings, since after installation of the structure it will drop even lower.

Rice. 9 Stretch ceilings can be installed in any room, even in the bathroom

Design color palette

Glossy designs can be made in various options color palette.

Important! It should be noted that the color of the resulting ceiling will be brighter and more saturated than it was in the roll.

It is best to choose pastel glossy canvases; they look fresh and original. You should take into account the color of the main interior, and then choose the canvas. For tensile structures, one or two colors are enough.

Ceiling in the living room

For the living room, it is better to choose glossy canvases in light shades. This will make the room seem lighter and more spacious. Especially if you provide lighting. If the room is large, you can install plasterboard box, which is covered with gloss. You can combine several suitable colors of the design at once.

Rice. 10 Glossy stretch ceiling in the living room

If you want to focus on the ceiling, you can choose dark colors in combination with light ones. The interior can be complemented by bright designs that will help make the room unusual and individual.

Ceiling in the bedroom

For the bedroom it is better to choose light shades so as not to irritate the eyes.

Rice. 11 This ceiling also looks beautiful in the bedroom

Stretch two-level glossy ceilings that combine blue, pink and White color.

If the room is large, you can experiment with shades, for example, take brown and white. The main thing is to choose no more than two colors, otherwise it will look pretentious.

A beautiful solution would be a ceiling with photo printing. The most popular option is the “starry sky”, which is mainly installed in the bedroom and children's room. Hidden lighting is also often used to decorate the ceiling. It can have different shapes. Thanks to the gloss, light is refracted, which makes the interior unusual.

Ceiling in the kitchen

These types of structures can also be used in the kitchen. However, they should be wet cleaned more often.

Fig. 12 This ceiling is well suited for the kitchen, as it is easy to wipe off grease and other dirt.

In the kitchen you can use a single-color covering, two-level, with different patterns, etc. It is best for the color to be in harmony with the countertop, chandelier or other interior items. As drawings, it is best to choose those that are related to the kitchen: vegetables, fruits, coffee, etc.

In a large kitchen, a black canvas with white inserts will look appropriate and beautiful. You can also use any other dark shade.

Let's look not only at our feet more often! And to make this more pleasant, you should make sure that the ceiling pleases the eye not only with picturesque spots of mold and a streamer of peeling paint. A properly selected stretch ceiling can easily cope with this task. And in this article we will share secrets on how to choose the texture of the ceiling depending on the functions of the room.

Features of matte and glossy ceilings

PVC stretch ceilings are distinguished not only by a colossal variety of colors, but also by textures. Regardless of the texture, they can withstand loads of up to 100 liters of water per square meter, environmentally friendly, durable, not subject to combustion and suitable for rooms with high humidity. However, from the point of view of decoration and care, there are still differences between glossy and matte textures.

Advantages of glossy ceilings:

• make the room visually more spacious and the ceiling higher;
• give the interior a luxurious shine;
• choice of 162 colors;
• easy to care for and easy to clean;
• suitable for creating multi-level compositions;
• You can apply any image.

Glossy stretch ceiling, Ceilings Smith

Cons of glossy ceilings:

• you will see the reflection of everything that lies on the mezzanines and upper shelves;
• the joints of different canvases are visible, so for a very large room this is not the most advantageous option;
• not suitable for interiors in rustic style(country, Provence);
• does not go well with stucco and an abundance of decor.

Memo: The gloss effect will be more noticeable with German canvas than with Chinese fabric.

Advantages of matte ceilings:

• suitable for any interior style (including classic and country);
• will not distract unnecessary attention and is combined with stucco;
• large selection of pastel shades;
• does not fade or crack over time;
• ideal for photo printing;
• suitable for creating multi-level ceilings;
• the joints of the canvases are not noticeable on the matte surface;
• suitable for rooms of any size.

Matte stretch ceiling, Ceilings Smith

Cons of matte ceilings:

• No bright colors(juicy scarlet, acid green, black, etc. the ceiling will have to be ordered in gloss);
• will not give the visual effect of increasing space, like gloss;
• a little more difficult to care for.

The quality of the material should remain in the first place, no matter what texture you choose. CEILINGSMIT specialists recommend glossy and matte stretch ceilings from trusted manufacturers in various price categories: MSD (China), Pongs (Germany), Lackfolie (Germany).

Ceiling for bathroom and corridor

A PVC stretch ceiling in the bathroom, toilet and hallway is a necessity if you seriously want to protect your renovation from floods from upper neighbors. In any case, PVC film will cope with this task perfectly, regardless of the texture.

Bathrooms, toilets and corridors are rooms in which there are usually no windows, but there is a lack of free space and natural light. That is why the ability of glossy surfaces to reflect light and make the space visually more spacious will come in handy. Experts recommend using a glossy stretch ceiling in such cases.

Ceiling in the attic, Smith Ceilings

Kitchen ceiling

For a small kitchen, it is preferable to use a glossy stretch ceiling, as it is easier to maintain. A rough, matte surface will be more difficult to clean from possible soot and grease. However, no one is stopping you from combining several types of fabric over different areas in the kitchen.

Memo: CEILINGSMIT specialists are ready to install a suspended ceiling without removing wall cabinets in the kitchen over existing trim.

Ceiling for bedroom and nursery

If you want to get the effect of the usual white ceiling, feel free to choose a matte stretch ceiling. This option is especially relevant for rooms intended for sleeping and relaxation, and if you are tired of white, you can always choose a pastel shade that is pleasing to the eye.

Stretch ceiling with photo printing, Smith Ceilings

If you want to print any image on the ceiling in the nursery, for example, a portrait of your favorite superheroes, it is better to choose a matte canvas for printing. But remember that children grow quickly and today's idols will change in a year or two, and the service life of a stretch ceiling is more than 40 years. It makes sense to choose a more versatile and neutral image.

Advice: The starry sky effect in the nursery will replace the night light and will be relevant for both the baby and the teenager.

Living room ceiling

Ceiling zoning different variants lighting, combinations of textures and materials - all this has a place in the interior of the living room. Any of yours bold ideas by drawing an image on a suspended ceiling or multi-level lighting can decorate the living room, if you observe a sense of taste and proportion.

Multi-level gypsum plasterboard structures, which were so popular until recently, now look out of date, quickly become boring and eat up useful centimeters of the ceiling. For rooms with standard height the ceiling is not The best decision. Compositions made from PVC fabrics of different textures look much more elegant and interesting. Such a stretch ceiling will not reduce the volume of the room, but will allow you to create an interesting bright insert above the desired zone premises, and the junction will be discreetly and neatly decorated.

Advice: a light matte ceiling in the living room can be complemented by a colored glossy insert above one of functional zones, for example, over a dining or soft group.

Choosing Decoration Materials rely on your taste, as well as on the advice of professionals who will suggest functional and easy-to-care options.

The trend to decorate the ceiling tension fabric is gaining great popularity. These designs are in demand due to a number of advantages and high performance characteristics.

Since the shiny texture of the material is the focus today, let’s look at glossy stretch ceilings in more detail, studying their varieties, current colors, subtleties of choice and visual perception.

Peculiarities

A glossy stretch ceiling, in essence, is a panel stretched over a metal frame. The fixation of the material is uniform, quite rigid and sufficient for the panel to be even, without sagging or folds. Used as a material for decorating the ceiling area PVC film, developed using special technology that eliminates deformation for a long time.

This material is made of synthetic components, which makes it resistant to microorganisms.

It does not crack, does not tear, is moisture resistant, and can withstand a significant amount of water if the neighbors above have a leak. Due to special impregnations, the material is frost-resistant. This design eliminates the formation of condensation, which is important for houses and rooms with high humidity, and allows the use of these structures in any room of the home, including the bathroom and combined toilet.

An additional bonus is the transparency of glossy textures, which allows you to decorate the ceiling with built-in lighting with a realistic effect.

Advantages and disadvantages

Glossy stretch ceilings have a lot of advantages, among them there are several main ones:

• The film provides the possibility of painting in any shade of the color palette, which allows you not to be limited in the choice of design ideas, choosing any tone for the decoration of the ceiling.
• The presence of reflectivity ensures the creation of a visual effect of increasing space: due to gloss and light color the ceiling seems higher and the walls of the room wider.
• These fabrics are durable. Subject to installation technology, careful handling and proper care, they will last for many years without compromising their external characteristics.
• This material is resistant to ultraviolet rays, so glossy stretch ceilings can be installed in sunny rooms.
• This material uses photo printing technology, which allows you to decorate the ceiling composition with a pattern of any theme, including your own photo of the client’s choice.
• The glossy texture of the material is associated with luxury. It makes any interior elegant and fits especially well into modern and classic styles.

• When installing structures with glossy tension fabric, you can vary the height of the frame, making it possible to mask a noticeable difference in the height of opposite walls.
• This texture goes well with other options: for greater design expressiveness, you can combine glossy fabrics with matte and even satin ones.
• Ability to combine with plasterboard structures allows you to radically change the design of the ceiling using stretch fabrics. Often together they form the main highlight of the room’s interior.
• Glossy texture is a real design find in styles for which it is important to demonstrate achievements modern technologies through the coating, emphasizing the synthetic base of the material.
• Such materials have an acceptable cost, which is suitable for every buyer, regardless of budget and taste preferences.
• These fabrics go well with in different forms central and auxiliary lighting, which opens limitless possibilities for the design of any room.

Having a number of advantages, glossy tension structures are not without disadvantages.

Let's note the main ones:

• Reflectivity creates emotional tension. For this reason, options with large glossy inserts are not advisable for decorating bedrooms and children's rooms.
• Material with a glossy texture in most cases has a small width (3.5 m), which explains the presence of seams that are visible when looking at the coating.
• The film used is not able to withstand punctures and significant mechanical damage. Violation of integrity and deterioration of appearance will lead to the need to dismantle the canvas.
• The glossy texture competes with the applied pattern. Visually, it hides the clarity of lines and contours, so more often it has to be made in color and monochrome.
• Despite the compatibility with any type of modern lamps, the use of chandeliers should be subject to the characteristics of the decor. If the material is decorated with photo printing, the chandelier can interrupt the beauty of the design.
• The gloss reflects glare from lighting fixtures and sunlight, which causes some eye discomfort when looking at the ceiling.

When using a material with high reflectivity, a so-called mirror effect is obtained, which, increasing the parameters of the room, creates disorientation and doubles the number of furnishings. Outwardly, this is associated with disorder and forces the number of furnishing details to be reduced. and accessories to a minimum.

Mirror varieties are especially difficult to perceive.

Types and designs

Glossy stretch ceilings are available in a wide range today.

Let us briefly consider the main design options, which can be roughly divided into:

• single-level;
• two-level;
• three-level;
• multi-level.

Single-level varieties are classic panels in the shape of the ceiling. They practically do not have complex decor; for greater expressiveness and to give relief, they are decorated ceiling plinth, moldings, cornices, small inserts with imitation gypsum stucco.

To add versatility and relief, complicate the shape of the metal frame and add drywall(sheet of lightweight gypsum material, pasted on both sides with construction paper or special cardboard). This approach allows you to add variety to the design of tensile structures, make the design special, and often even creative.

Difference between two-, three- and multi-level structures consists of the number of plasterboard inserts located on different heights relative to gender.

Small inserts of tension PVC material with a glossy texture allow the use of seamless technology. Thus you can decorate the ceilings with material of the same color different levels without losing the integrity of the film's appearance.

Colors and prints

Today, the best shades for tensile structures with a glossy texture are the following:

• beige;
• cream;
• pink;
• Ivory;
• lilac;
• blue;

• yellow;
• coffee with milk;
• turquoise;
• chocolate;
• champagne

Favorite color range is white color: it fills the space with light and harmony, softens any design. For this reason, today in ceiling decor with stretched fabric designers recommend using two-color combinations.

So, it is allowed to use rich and sometimes dark tones. It can be a contrast of white with purple, brown, blue, green and even black.

Two-color ceilings are used more often in two-level structures. You can solder two colors or use photo printing.

If the design is more complex, it is recommended to use white with contrasts of related tones. If you want to use a design with a pattern, try to choose it in a neutral theme, so that when you change the wallpaper or other decor, the atmosphere in the room will not cease to be cozy.

At the same time, the ceiling itself should set the desired mood for the interior.

Large flowers, doves and angels, perspective photos of a person, military equipment and airplanes are excluded. Large drawings and incomprehensible colors have a oppressive effect, creating a feeling of one’s own insignificance.

Sky theme in focus: daytime version in blue tones with clouds will fill the space with air and lightness, erasing the boundaries of the upper ceiling.

The night sky filled with stars or individual constellations and nebulae with the right lighting will give you an incredible feeling of unity with something unknown. If the theme of nature and space is alien, you can choose an abstract sketch without overloading the canvas with bright tones.

Simple ornaments, stylized images, and intertwining plant branches are appropriate.

Lighting

To make glossy material look better in the design of the ceiling, you should choose small-sized lighting. This can be done using LEDs - modern sources light, which, due to low energy consumption and high conversion rate into light, do not require a substrate during installation. They do not melt the film and shine quite brightly.

The best light inserts in a structure are soffits(built-in spotlights), panels, cord and flexible LED Strip Light. However, to eliminate the negative effect of creating glare, it is better to integrate lighting into plasterboard structures, leaving the main canvas untouched.

Fiber optic threads are used for the effect of twinkling stars different thicknesses. Combination spotlights with optical fiber allows you to create a three-dimensional effect of the stretched fabric.

Which ones are better to choose?

Having chosen a canvas with a glossy texture as the basis for your design, note a few important nuances: this will help make the interior more harmonious. Start from the purpose of the room. Let this material environmentally friendly and harmless to everyone, however, in order for it to fit well into a specific room, you will have to take into account the complex reflection effect so that it does not cause discomfort for household members.

• Do not combine glossy film with a complex pattern. If you want to create a special design with a realistic image, use the play of shades in the form of star nebulae and built-in composite lighting.
• If comfort is important to you, give up the mirror texture: you will not be able to relax in any room with such decor.
• If you want to decorate your bedroom with this material, allow a small insert above the bed or an accent with a transition to the wall at the head of the bed.

• For the kitchen, you can choose a white canvas (its reflectivity is lower), adding a dynamic insert, for example, a solid green color.
• Rich colors are allowed for the living room: this room occupies central part home, its design should be special. Large inserts with a glossy texture are appropriate here. However, to soften the look, combine gloss with matte contrasts.
• For a small room, hallway or corridor, it is preferable to buy white coating. If there is a catastrophic lack of light in the room, order a photo print with an image of a blue sky and sun rays. Choose a translucent texture: this will make the print realistic using internal lighting.
• Consider the combination of shades of the color palette: do not try to mix the cold tones of a glossy finish with warm ones. They will begin to compete with each other, which will disrupt the harmony of perception.

Please note: the smaller and darker the room, the lighter the shade of the glossy material should be. The darker it is, the higher the mirror effect, but the height and width of the walls are visually lower.

Glossy coatings used in tensile structures, require special care. The reason for this is the texture of the film.

• It can be wiped when dirty using a damp cloth or semi-dry sponge. This will not cause any harm to the material since water will not be absorbed. The use of chemicals and aggressive abrasive substances is excluded. Glass cleaning liquid can be used.
• If you need to remove dust, just walk over the surface with a regular vacuum cleaner.
• For wet cleaning you need to use a perfectly clean rag or sponge. Otherwise, after drying, stains may remain on the surface, showing residual contaminants. Sometimes after wet cleaning you have to use a dry cloth to eliminate this cleaning defect. There is no pressure on the coating or contact of the film with the base.