Advantages and disadvantages of stretch ceilings

Now the stretch ceilings are becoming more popular. It is beautiful, aesthetic and even exquisite. Manufacturers advertise this product as an ideal solution for any housing and any room. Only here all the disadvantages and disadvantages of such ceilings are mentioned in passing. And they are, and quite significant.





Editorial "Site" will tell you what you need to know about Stretch ceilings in the apartment.

Materials for stretch ceilings can be very diverse, but most often they are made of PVC film. Mainly because this material is cheaper than others. But it can hide a lot of problems and shortcomings that are not usually talked about. We have identified the most serious problems you can face.

1. Sagging
   This is a very common flaw. If the room is large, then there is a chance that the canvas will sag over time. So if the ceiling area is more than 20 square meters, it is better to choose another finish.
   
   
   
   
2. Strength
   It leaves much to be desired. The canvas is extremely easy to pierce with something sharp. A banal champagne cork can ruin the view of the ceiling. Caution should be observed with high furniture, because the hole in the middle of the ceiling is unlikely to look exquisite. By the way, fabric fabrics have higher strength.
   
   
   
   
3. Washing
   This is more about ceilings in the kitchen. Many housewives complain that washing them from fat and soot is very difficult. The film is quite thin and you can not wash it with special diligence. Perhaps, such ceilings are not the best solution for the kitchen.
   
   
   
   
4. Welded seams
   Another significant disadvantage of stretch ceilings. If you choose ceilings with a glossy surface, then all welded seams will be visible, and they, unfortunately, do not look very aesthetic.
   
   
   
   
5. Total tightness
   On the one hand, this is a clear plus, because it is thanks to this ceiling protects the room from the flood. Although the plus is quite controversial, because such a "rescue" still leads to the replacement of the ceiling. And if you adhere to the point of view that all surfaces in the house should breathe, then in the case of PVC, this will not happen.
   
   
   
   
6. The smell.
   Immediately after installation, the ceiling may smell like a new jacket or shoes. That smell should wear off in a couple of days. But there are times when ceilings exude an unpleasant chemical aroma that does not disappear for a long time. This indicates the low quality of the product. To avoid this, you need to check the quality of the film before installing the ceiling. Installation wizards are often scammed and given cheap film for expensive. It is best to buy materials yourself or consult with professionals.
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Light
   When installing stretch ceilings, it will be necessary to replace all lamps with special ones. They should be limited in power and have thermal insulation. Otherwise, yellow spots form around the lamps on the ceiling.
   
   
   
   
8. Collapse
   A frequent disadvantage when using PVC film. This means that with any draft or knocking of the door, the film is attracted to the main ceiling. But this disadvantage is easily prevented at the installation stage. A good master must make the pressure leveling in the room and under the ceiling.
   
   
   
   

As you can see, there are flaws. But this does not mean that you should completely abandon this idea. The benefits of stretch ceilings No less important. They are safe and environmentally friendly, they are installed in many European homes, because in most cases these ceilings do not cause any harm to health. They'll serve you for a very long time. Such ceilings protect the house from dampness.

They also look very beautiful. There are thousands of design options, you can choose any one that you like. Also, with the help of stretch ceilings, you can hide the shortcomings of engineering structures (pipe or wire).





Editorial Board So what to do? Should we put up these ceilings or not? It is impossible to say unequivocally, you need to take into account many factors. For example, experience shows that stretch ceilings will not be the best solution for the kitchen and large rooms. But for the bedrooms is quite a good option. You just have to weigh all the options and think it over.

All the described disadvantages can be avoided if you carefully approach the choice of materials and craftsmen. You can choose fabric ceilings, which do not have all the described disadvantages, but here the main disadvantage is their price. If you still choose a film, you need to take care of its quality.

In general, stretch ceilings are not such a bad option for an apartment, if you approach everything wisely.