Stretch ceiling in the corridor: features and applications

As a theater begins with a coat rack, so the impression of an apartment and its owner begins with a hallway. It is the corridor - the place where the guest first gets, coming to any house. Therefore, the design of this room must be given no less attention than the design of living rooms. And here an integrated approach is important, everything should be in harmony: the floor, walls and ceilings must be consistent with each other. One of the most popular types of finishes for ceilings is stretch fabrics.

A few years ago, the stretch ceiling was something unattainable for most people. Today, thanks to the development of new technologies, this type of decoration is found not only in fashionable offices, but also in private apartments of ordinary citizens. This is understandable, since stretch webs have a number of undeniable advantages.

• Long term of operation. Modern manufacturers give a guarantee on their products up to several decades. And if you consider that repairs in the apartment are not often done, then this is a long time.
• It does not require prior preparation. Unlike other types of ceiling finishes, the stretch fabric does not need to carry out any preliminary work: removing the previous coating, leveling the surface, painting and other operations. This saves not only time, but also nerves, as well as avoiding garbage.
• Ease of care. The stretch ceiling in the corridor is no different from the ceiling in living rooms and does not require significant effort when cleaning.Easy enough wet cleaning from time to time.
• A variety of designs. The modern finishing industry offers a huge number of different options for colors, shapes, sizes and combinations of several textures. You can choose one of the ready-made proposed solutions or order an individual design, taking into account the size of the hallway and financial possibilities.
• Hide bumps and other flaws. A stretch fabric is especially recommended where it is necessary to hide too obvious flaws in the ceiling space, for example, uneven plates, poorly performed previous repairs and other flaws.
• Save from flooding from above. This problem is especially relevant for owners of apartments in multi-storey buildings. Durable and flexible PVC film, from which stretch fabrics are made, is able to stretch and hold quite a lot of weight. If you are flooded with neighbors from above, it will be enough to call a specialist from the company that installed the structure, and he will drain the liquid through a special hole. Your repairs and furniture will not be affected.
• The integrity of the design. Today, manufacturers have learned how to make a film of almost any size, so your ceiling will be impeccably intact, without seams and sloppy joints.

With all the advantages of suspended ceilings, they are not without some drawbacks.

• Thin workmanship. As mentioned above, stretch ceiling paintings are made of the finest PVC, which is able to hold a large weight of water, but is afraid of mechanical damage. It can be pierced, for example, using an umbrella, ski pole or Christmas tree. Therefore, you must be extremely careful after installing the ceiling canvas. It is recommended that you first bring all the furniture into the hallway, and then call the installation wizard.
• The ceiling film is mounted at a certain temperature. It does not withstand too high or too low temperatures. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it in rooms that are not heated, for example, on the veranda in a private house or, on the contrary, are heated too much - in the room in front of the sauna or bathhouse.
• Installation of a stretch ceiling requires certain skills and special equipment, therefore, it will not be possible to make such repairs on their own - specialist assistance is needed.
• Unnatural material. Many consumers deliberately refuse the choice of tensile structures due to the fact that this material does not let air through and has a negative effect on the indoor microclimate. Sometimes, after installing the canvas in the room, a persistent unpleasant odor may appear. If it does not weather a couple of days after installation, this may indicate that low-quality materials were used. Before installing the canvas, it is necessary to require certificates from the installation company to guarantee the safety of the structure.
• Features of the installation of a stretch ceiling such that he "eats" a few centimeters of room height, so he is not recommended in rooms with low ceilings. Although with the help of a well-chosen design, the ceiling can be visually raised.

By design complexity suspended ceilings can be divided into the following types.

• Sibling. This is the simplest and cheapest version of the design, but this is no less popular. It is most often ordered for small rooms with low ceilings. Today, many developers use it in the interior decoration of new buildings.

• Two-level constructions - This design of the ceiling space, which is slightly more complicated in terms of performance technique, is used to visually increase the height of the room.

• Layered. This option looks good in large rooms with high ceilings. Different heights look very stylish and add personality to the corridor.

The following types of canvases are distinguished by texture.

• Matt Such canvases often have a fabric base. They are strict and concise, do not create glare and are universal for rooms with any area and any style.

• Glossy. This option has a shiny, often mirrored surface, has a reflective ability, can visually raise the ceiling height.

Today, the building materials industry practically does not limit the customer in his imagination. Here are some basic ideas for decorating stretch linens.

• Photo printing. Using a special printer, a specific image is applied to the film. The customer can choose from the samples proposed by the company, or he can offer his own version of the picture. For example, it can be a fragment of a photograph taken on vacation, a reproduction of a favorite painting, an image of a landmark, or a design created with one's own hand. The film can be glossy, matte or even transparent.

• Starry sky. To reproduce the effect of the night sky, strewn with stars, LED threads are used, which can be arranged in a chaotic manner or, to achieve complete imitation, form known constellations from them. You can control the intensity of the glow and the flicker frequency using the remote control.

• Mirrored. Even the smallest and closest entrance hall with such a ceiling will look expensive and elegant. Reflecting in the mirror, the lamps will create additional lighting, and the corridor will appear taller and brighter.

• Soaring effect. With the help of a hidden backlight mounted behind the ceiling cornice, you can achieve the effect of an air ceiling, as if hanging in the air.

• Imitation of various materials. Depending on the style of the general interior of the hallway, you can order an imitation of glass, wood or moss. And perhaps you will like, for example, skins of exotic animals hanging on the ceiling.

Color options for stretch ceilings can also be a huge number. It can be monophonic canvases, smooth transitions from one color to another, as well as contrasting combinations of two or more shades. Fantasy in this case is not limited - it is only necessary that all colors and textures are in harmony with each other and combined with the decoration of the walls and floor.

• The white ceiling is a classic of the genre. This color has always been considered universal, because it fits absolutely everything. White is equally good in matte and glossy finish. It is magnificent in itself and in combination with any other color. Even if the wallpaper ceases to like over time, white never bothers.

• The black ceiling is good in glossy finish. And do not be afraid that he will be overhanging and crushing. On the contrary, in contrast with the white walls, the black gloss looks especially solemn and elegant.

• Brown is associated with nature. and adds space to warmth and homeliness. There can be many shades of brown - from light, almost yellow, to dark chocolate. It is equally appropriate both in the modern interior and in the classic hallway.

• Blue always acts in a calming and calming manner. It is also good in both matte and glossy finish.

• All shades of pink and purple give the hallway interior a halo of romance and daydreaming. Such a ceiling looks equally good both in monochrome and in contrast with lighter or darker colors.

• The red ceiling is a bold decision. This color looks very bold and somewhat avant-garde. But you should be careful with him. When there is too much red, it is able to slightly reduce the space, so it is recommended to use it in contrast with other colors.

• Gray gives the interior a certain restraint and severity. Matte gray is in good harmony with light walls, and a gloss of silver will be appropriate, for example, in a hallway decorated in high-tech style.

The entrance hall is a very specific room, because it does not have natural light sources in the form of windows. And if the corridor is also a small area, then additional light sources are needed. For this, the glossy ceiling is the best fit, because it has a reflective property.

To visually align a long narrow corridor, you must avoid images with a longitudinal pattern. But a large print and a transverse ornament will optically expand the space.

If the ceilings in the corridor are initially high, it is better to use a matte texture to avoid the effect of a deep well. In this case, pastel colors without intricate patterns will look good. For a corner entrance, a multi-level ceiling with several color zones is suitable. Complex bends with various colors will be appropriate here.

Properly selected lighting equipment is able to hide some flaws of the room and transform it beyond recognition. However, there are a number of limitations when mounting lights in stretch ceilings. So, Never use devices with incandescent lamps, as well as with a power of more than 35 W, as they can heat and damage the ceiling.

For the same reason, you should not choose lamps whose light is directed upwards. The optimal solution would be LED spotlights or strip lighting.

As a highlight of stretch ceilings, spotlights are ideal. With proper location, several small light sources can replace one large one. If you prefer a traditional chandelier, it is better to choose the option with a flat design and without a metal base. With the help of spots, you can visually push the walls of a cramped entrance hall, the main thing is to direct the rays of light in the right direction.

The design of the ceiling should be selected depending on the area and size of the hallway. If you want to decorate the interior of a spacious corridor, you can make several levels. Ceilings with two or more levels can be mounted from one type of material, and can be made from several different, for example, from a film and a plasterboard box.

The traditional option is a plasterboard box around the perimeter of the corridor and a film inside it. If we are talking about multi-layer structures, then a multi-level effect is achieved not only by combining various materials, but also by creating a lighting system.

On how to choose a stretch ceiling in the corridor, see the next video.