Stretch ceilings are becoming increasingly popular not only abroad, but also in Russia. They inexorably supplant a whitewash – a relic of the Soviet era. In Europe, stretch ceilings began to be used in the second half of the 20th century, and the technology of their manufacture and installation came to Russia only 10 years ago. Now many companies have appeared in Russia that produce and install stretch ceilings.
Stretch ceilings in the bathroom easily withstand the constant effect of moisture and high temperatures, they should not be painted and often washed, they are convenient and easy to care. It is enough to order and install high -quality stretch ceilings in the bathroom to forget about repairs for many years.
In addition to convenience, stretch ceilings give the bathroom a more noble and stylish look, they look expensive and elegant, hide the irregularities and defects on the ceiling that modern developers can allow. Specialized firms are usually engaged in the delivery and installation of suspended ceilings, it remains only to choose the right option and convenient time. A qualified master will come directly to your home and set the ceiling within one day. Stretch ceilings are ready for operation immediately after installation. However, it is almost impossible to independently install a stretch ceiling. It is made at the factory for individual sizes. First, your apartment will visit the meter to find out what exactly the size of the stretch ceilings you need. After the ceiling is ready, a prepared brigade with special equipment comes to you and pulls the ceiling on a finished frame according to the principle of the drum. For installation of built -in lighting, each spotlight is attached to the main ceiling with a separate suspension, and holes are cut out in the webbing canvas, a plastic thermal insulation ring mounted along the edges.
The technology of manufacturing a stretch ceiling itself involves a high level of technical equipment of the enterprise, complex equipment, compliance with a certain microclimate. Typically, stretch ceilings are made of a thin PVC film or polyester fabric, which is pulled on a special frame (baguette). This frame is fixed clearly along the perimeter of the walls, resulting in a perfectly flat and smooth surface with almost invisible joints. Stretch ceiling frames are made of durable plastic or aluminum. A distinctive feature of all materials used for the manufacture of suspended ceilings is the perfect water resistance and non -exposure to corrosion. The minimum distance at which it is possible to fix the stretch ceiling from the directly ceiling of the bathroom depends on the fastener system of a particular company and a specific modification, usually this is only 20-30 mm, that is, the stretch ceiling does not “eat” the space.
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Another undoubted advantage of stretch ceilings is that they incredibly reliably protect the ceilings of bathrooms from leaks. Even if you were flooded by negligent neighbors from above – your bathroom will not suffer. The film from which stretch ceilings are made can hold up to 100 liters of water per square meter! That is, you can pour several filled baths on your ceiling and the water will not spill into the room. At the same time, the ceiling sags like a huge bubble. You can drain water through the holes under the lamp or dismantling one of the corners. In a few hours, after drying and heating, the ceiling will take the original shape and again begin to serve you faithfully and truth.
Stretch ceilings are full of the wealth of the assortment and design solutions. In the catalog of a separate manufacturer, there can be up to 100 colors of various types of textures. Stretch ceilings are matte, glossy, stylized for marble, skin, wood, suede and other materials. Innovative option – polyester fabric ceilings. This fabric is extremely strong and stable. About the same material is made by freight machines. The installation of a polyester stretch ceiling occurs in the same way as the usual. The result is a flat white, slightly rough surface. A distinctive feature of such models is that they can independently paint or paint. That is, if you wish, you can turn the ceiling of your bathroom into a real art object to envy all guests. Another great idea is to give the opportunity to paint the ceiling to their children, their cute bright drawings will delight you every day during water procedures after a long work day. Unlike the film, polyester -resistant polyester tissue and can be used in unheated country houses.
