The most popular method for separating ceilings today is stretch ceilings. Installation is carried out by a special film, which is pulled in such a way as to create a flat surface. The PVC film is most often used, but polyester fabric is also possible. The film when heated becomes elastic and easily stretches, and when cooling – absolutely even. First, the fabric is stretched and attached to the ceiling with special clips, and then, heating it with a thermal gun, smoothed the folds and cut off excess material.
There are two ways to mount suspended ceilings, baguette and harpoon. In the baguette method, a special plastic profile is attached along the edges of the ceiling, which is called the baguette, and a stretched film is refueling under it with a spatula. In a harpoon method, instead of a plastic profile, metal is attached around the perimeter of the room, and the film is fixed with special harpoons to it. Harpoons are welded to the film at the opening stage to the desired size in the workshop. .
Stretch ceilings were invented in France, hence the corresponding name. The highest quality film is also considered French, it has a homogeneous structure without any interspersed and is in high demand around the world.
The most popular film is glossy, reflecting the entire interior of the apartment. It is on the effect of mirrors, it increases the space well and has a large selection of colors, which allows it to fit into any interior. Films with a pattern, such as a starry sky or clouds, are also popular. Stretch ceilings are environmentally friendly, have a long service life, about 50 years, do not require special care..
The use of suspended ceilings allows you to make not only even ceilings, but also create different steps, differences, waves and other design elements. The use of suspended ceilings is not limited only to the apartment, they are widely used in public places, in restaurants, offices and even pools. The film can be dismantled many times and then install it back, without violating its appearance. In addition, it will not be necessary to level the ceiling, because the film can hide all defects. Stretch ceilings have excellent moisture -resistant parameters and are able to withstand a load equal to 100 liters of water per 1 meter square.
