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Advantages and disadvantages of suspended ceilings

Advantages and disadvantages of suspended ceilings Today, manufacturers suspended ceilings offer a great variety of them. By type of films are distinguished ten invoices, including metallic, marble, lacquer, Matt ceilings, glossy ceilings and others.   Each invoice certain number of different shades. When selecting the type of the film are taken into account design features, the general color of the room interior and the expected effect of the light.

Applications suspended ceilings

The first stretch ceilings appeared in France, so they are often called « French ». They are made of thin vinyl film that is pulled over the plastic frame. Stretch ceilings look great in bedrooms and living rooms. They are durable, light, not afraid of moisture, clean and conceal uneven ceiling.

Stretch ceiling   Unlike conventional, produces spatial configurations of any complexity and in different planes. They vary in texture, color, and its design, so provide plenty of room in the repairs for the imagination of the designer. The consumer has the opportunity to get a ceiling which corresponds to the total composition. Virtually unlimited range of applications — hotels and restaurants, shops, offices, apartments and cottages, swimming pools and sports facilities, museums and concert halls, medical schools and banks.

The main advantages of a stretch ceiling

Multiple benefits of suspended ceilings allows equally well use them in decorating the room in   new construction and renovation of buildings. They help to hide irregularities, stains and other defects of the main ceiling. Suspended ceilings are practically require no extra care, which saves power and money needed for major or minor repairs. Wash ceiling with a soft cloth with detergent.

Stretch ceilings are not afraid of leakage — they are perfectly maintained a large mass of water in case of flooding from the top floor apartment and the roof. They do not accumulate static electricity, do not support combustion, and are completely safe and it is recommended for use in kindergartens and schools, in healthcare facilities that require sterility. With the help of a stretch ceiling it turns out perfectly flat, uniform surface that looks like a solid ceiling, and gives the room an excellent finished and aesthetic appearance.

Stretch ceiling is not subject to degradation, does not suffer from moisture, it is no condensation, which is important for swimming pools, bathrooms, laboratories. Decide ceilings problems with crumbling whitewash without missing dust. The layer of air formed between the tension and the main ceilings creates a thermal insulation effect. Stretch ceilings help to hide spent gas, water and air communications. For repairs the ceiling can be easily removed — reassembling does not degrade the quality of the web.

The main disadvantages and problems of suspended ceilings  

Despite this large number of advantages, would be noted and existing disadvantages of suspended ceilings , however, they are more likely contingencies. In particular, the psychological factor — thin   fabric roof makes some people question the   its reliability and durability. Therefore, to demonstrate the   strength stretch ceiling using special techniques that increase the operating costs of implementation. A significant disadvantage of a stretch ceiling is its value.   It   more than all other types of finishes. However, given the long life of the ceiling, the cost does not seem high. The most serious and difficult correctable disadvantage is the fear of sharp objects. You can not use the brush for cleaning ceiling, since the film is very tight and may break from the brush. Stretch ceilings are made-to-order, so they can not be used in a room that is different from other geometry.

Lighting for suspended ceilings  

For suspended ceilings, you can use built-in lighting and chandeliers simple hitch through a specially made hole in the canvas. Each lamp is built-in lighting is fixed by a separate suspension to the main ceiling and cut a hole in the canvas. The luminaires are installed on the stretch ceilings can be used incandescent lamps, power does not exceed sixty-watt halogen or with a capacity of up to thirty-five watts. Installing lighting fixtures with more power, require additional insulation between the door and the ceiling luminaire housing, otherwise the film may melt, which is a significant drawback of this type of ceiling.

Guidelines for selecting the stretch ceilings

Glossy ceilings to visually increase the volume, give the room a solemn parade view.  
Matte canvas reduce unwanted reflections and glare, they retain their color regardless of the color of the interior.   Fabrics « Satin » They are a kind of dull, differing special microstructure of the surface — microrelief applied to the canvas, which makes the surface look like fabric.
Fabrics « metallic » is able to emphasize the modern style of the room, they create business guests. With a translucent fabric to obtain a uniform illumination of the ceiling. These differences help to change the paintings reflect and give a different light effects.  

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