Textured fabrics for suspended ceilings

Thanks to the bright shine and high reflectivity, this type of tension models not only looks very impressive and catchy, but also visually increases the volume of space, creating a feeling of a certain airiness in it.

Satin

Satin stretch fabrics are characterized by soft and calm shine and unique light reflection. They have an unusual glow and are ideal for creating cozy interiors.

The photo shows a living room with a satin stretch ceiling in beige.

Glossy

The ceiling surface is smooth, reflects light and interior. Low ceilings visually rise. The room becomes brighter. Glossy texture is made only on PVC film.

Mirror ceilings are installed in kitchens, living rooms, in entertainment centers, etc. And in long corridors it is better to abandon the varnish texture - it will look narrower. Suitable for modern interiors and rooms in the Art Nouveau style.

Matte

Such ceilings make fabric, and film. The matte texture absorbs light, it feels smooth and rough to the touch. The texture of the stretch ceiling does not attract attention, so it emphasizes the color or pattern. The white surface in appearance resembles plaster or whitewash.

Matte canvases are suitable for bedrooms, nurseries, living rooms, and offices. Smooth use in the kitchen. Combined with classic, ethnic style or minimalism.

Satin

In light reflection, it occupies an intermediate place between the two previous ones. Despite the name, such a canvas is made only of film. It has a mild texture reminiscent of satin. Depending on the lighting, the shade of the coating changes. The ceiling looks luxurious and elegant.

It is used mainly in residential premises. It’s less suitable for kitchens, because it is more difficult to clean because of the texture. Satin fabrics are installed in rooms with a minimalist and classic style.

Decorative texture

Textured stretch ceilings are divided into two types:

• film, on which stamping is applied during production,
• fabric coated, simulating the surface of any material with special paints.

Textured fabrics for stretch ceilings are heavier and thicker than usual, as they have an additional layer. With some textures, the surface is not smooth. Because of this feature, it is more difficult to clean. But the canvas looks more interesting and transforms the interior of the room.

Translucent

The ceiling is made of a film or fabric that partially transmits light. Above its level, LED or fluorescent lamps are fixed. When they are turned on, it seems that the entire ceiling is lit. The room seems taller. Sometimes the backlight is colored.

This is a concise and original solution. But implementation requires a high ceiling: its level is reduced by no less than 40 centimeters. It is necessary to maintain a certain distance between the canvas and the fixtures, otherwise the PVC film will begin to melt.

The material is of different thicknesses. The thinner it is, the more light it transmits.

Silk

Subdued shine gives the canvas sophistication. Suitable for bedrooms, nurseries and living rooms, makes them more comfortable. It is recommended to choose light colors, since with dark the ceiling looks heavy and oppressive. Pastel colors give a romantic mood. The golden surface adds luxury.

Marble

The canvas imitates natural stone, the palette is also chosen natural. The interior looks luxurious and solemn. Such a textured ceiling is suitable for living rooms, conference rooms and other ceremonial rooms in classic, baroque or antique styles. It is also used in elite pools.

A ceiling made of PVC film is cheaper than finishing with natural marble. At the same time, it is much lighter, which reduces the load on the supporting structures.

Mother of Pearl

The coating resembles gloss or metal, but iridescent overflows are added. The material shines more, but the environment is less reflected. It has the effect of "chameleon" - changes color depending on the viewing angle and lighting. Shades are colder than other textures. A pearly stretch ceiling adds room to the room. The surface is suitable for elegant and refined interiors. It is combined with metal, crystal, glass and other shiny surfaces. To show the beauty of such a ceiling, it is important to choose the right lighting.

Velvet

Another fabric imitation. The surface absorbs light and gives no glare. A room with such a ceiling looks elegant and mysterious. As with silk, it is not recommended to choose dark colors. Suitable for fusion, baroque, rococo, eclectic styles. It is combined with velvet upholstery of upholstered furniture, natural parquet, antique paintings and figurines.

Patterned

The relief is applied to the PVC film during production. Two methods are used for this: vacuum and thermal. And the patterns themselves can be depressed or convex, small or larger.

Different manufacturers differ in the offered range. But the most common patterns are:

• small flowers
• leaflets
• butterflies
• circles or ovals,
• Venetian plaster,
• small cells resembling a mosaic,
• messy weave
• imitation of various types of fabrics (for example, brocade, suede or velveteen).

Metallic

The surface is shiny, but not mirror like glossy. In the rays of light changes color and shimmers. And in the twilight the effect of graininess is manifested. At the heart of this texture is a vinyl film.

Often imitates precious metals (platinum, gold, silver), but can be produced in other colors. Used in hi-tech and minimalism styles.

With sparkles

This is a fabric with particles that refract light. The surface resembles a scattering of precious stones, due to which it gives the room a luxurious and exclusive look. The ceiling will be eye-catching, this must be taken into account when designing. This texture is used in residential premises, business centers, restaurants and expensive hotels.

Texture canvas cost

The price depends on the manufacturer and seller, as well as on the complexity of installation. Layered structures are more expensive, for each lighting device you have to pay extra separately. But in general, the cost per square meter is approximately the following:

• translucent ceiling - film 250-900 rubles, fabric 1,500,
• patterned - 400-500,
• silk - 500-850,
• metallic - 500-1 000,
• marble - 1 000-1 500,
• velvet - from 1 000,
• "Chameleon" - from 1,500,
• with sparkles - from 2,000.

Classic canvases are cheaper:

• gloss - from 200 rubles,
• matte - from 100,
• satin - from 180.

Rules for choosing and combining textures

Different textures are used not only individually, but also together. The right combination gives each of them more expressiveness.

There is another advantage to the ceiling with different textures. The greatest width of the polyvinyl chloride fabric is a little more than 3 meters. This is enough for standard rooms. For large rooms, film strips are welded. But the texture is thicker, and the seam is more noticeable. You can avoid it by combining ceilings with different surfaces.

The most common combination is matte canvas with others. Satin, silk or velvet in such a frame looks like a picture, especially if you add photo printing. Glossy gives the effect of a two-level ceiling. Unlike a real multi-tiered structure, a high room is not required.

From a translucent fabric, as a rule, an insert is made of a round, rectangular or more complex shape. When the backlight is on, it creates the impression of a window in the ceiling.

When choosing combinations, the atmosphere of the room as a whole is also taken into account. The general style, other finishing materials and furniture matter.

PVC film

A very practical type of finish, with a huge number of positive qualities. The basis of polyvinyl chloride is durable, it is practically not subject to aging and various influences.

Examples in the interior

A photo gallery will help you imagine how a textured stretch ceiling will look like in a room. But if possible, it is better to look at the samples live to appreciate the play of light.

Alternative ways to create a textured ceiling

Embossed stretch fabrics are more expensive than usual. But if desired, create a texture with your own hands. This will require special structural paints. They contain small particles of filler. The paint is heavier and is applied with a spatula. Then a pattern is made using one of the following tools:

• notched trowel,
• metal sponge
• hard brush
• cutout decorating roller,
• etc.

For the same purposes, textured plaster or putty is used. It is heavier and contains larger particles, with the help of which it can imitate other surfaces and give an additional relief.

Fabric ceilings are also suitable for applying textures since they can be painted. But you need to paint only in one coat. Otherwise, the canvas becomes heavier and may sag, especially with a large room.

Specifications

The main characteristics of film coatings.

The photo shows a black and white glossy tension construction in the interior of the kitchen-living room.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages of stretch sheets of PVC film.

They have an aesthetic appearance.

Subject to mechanical damage.

May deform from very high or low temperatures.

They have a wide variety.

Single level

Such tension models are the most budget option. They create a classic flat ceiling surface and are considered the ideal solution for small spaces without special design refinements.

The photo shows the interior of a modern kitchen with a single-level glossy tension structure in gray.

Duplex

The design, consisting of two levels, allows you to create unusual color and texture combinations on the ceiling. With the help of various spectacular combinations, you can emphasize the interior and make certain accents in it.

Layered

Layered products, not only perfectly emphasize and transform the design of the room, but also do an excellent job of visual zoning of the space. They provide the opportunity to construct a ceiling with a unique design.

What size are there?

Direct

The most traditional and classic version, which despite its simplicity looks very elegant. A direct ceiling plane forms strict and clear interior lines.

In the photo there is a living room with a straight stretch white ceiling.

Conical shape

A decorative element in the form of a conical shape with a drop-shaped or truncated end allows you to place accents on the ceiling space or hide various defects. A cone with original lighting or a chandelier will become a unique art object of the entire room.

In the shape of a wave

This design can have different sizes and colors, and differ in synchronous, cut or smoothly damped periodicity of the waves. Such wave-like patterns give the room a concrete style.

Two-tone

Undoubtedly are an exquisite decoration for a room of any shape and size. A skillful combination of the most winning colors and shades will be a very effective interior solution.

The photo shows a white-beige two-tone stretch ceiling in the interior of a classic bedroom.

Multicolor

Using several colors, you can divide the room into certain functional areas. Different shades can be suitable, both for the construction of multilevel and single-level models.

Seamless

This type of stretch fabric is characterized by the absence of a weld. Such a solid surface has a more aesthetic appearance and is quite practical.

The standard textures include three types:

• Matte - A classic stretch canvas, a distinctive feature of which is the lack of relief images on the surface, smoothness and evenness. The main function of the matte canvas is to emphasize the beauty of the ceiling, highlighting the pattern or color depth.

• Satin The texture makes the ceilings expressive and attractive. Higher light reflectance than the first option, saturate the color of the coating. This is due to shimmering shades under the influence of artificial or natural light.

• Glossy possesses high reflective abilities. This property allows you to visually expand the room, make it voluminous and bright.

Each texture is created on a specific type of material. For example, gloss is done only on a PVC film, and a matte structure can be found in both fabric and film coatings. Satin surfaces should be assigned to a separate category, since their basis is a fabric fabric with polyvinyl chloride impregnation.

Unusual textures are of particular interest. In this case, the basis of the ceiling is an original PVC film with an intricate relief applied to the surface or painted using special paints like marble, silk, suede, mother of pearl. At the same time, the front part of the canvas is not smooth, but textured, with an imitation of a pattern, or having a rough surface.

The advantages of a stretch ceiling textured finish are similar to the advantages of conventional film canvases. This is durability, reliability, ease of use, lack of need for special care, moisture resistance.

What else can be textures on the ceilings

• Metallic - Luxurious and original ceiling texture, which gives the room rigor and brutality. Best of all, this design will fit into the high-tech style, minimalism and other modern trends.
• Silk Ceilings should be used in bedrooms and children's rooms. The muted gloss of the surface will make the ceiling soft and comfortable. Varying color shades will create a romantic atmosphere in the room.

On a note! Do not install dark silk canvases; they visually make ceilings heavier. But the golden structural surfaces are ideal for decorating a bedroom in a classic style.

• Marble exotics organically fit into the living room or large room. The material looks so natural that in appearance it resembles facing with marble slabs.
• Pearls the ceiling will make the room tender, and its light shades will visually give it extra volume.
• Nacre qualitatively imitates pearls on the ceilings, giving the room a certain luxury and nobility.

Correctly combine textures on the ceilings

If you want to make a stretch ceiling with textures of different types, then you need to know how to correctly combine individual options with each other:

• The matte and glossy canvases in the kit visually represent a multi-tiered system, which cannot be translated into reality due to objective reasons. For example, the small height of the room.
• Matte and metal ceilings in combination create an amazing effect when, when rays from any light source hit the surface, the room is transformed. In this case, the metallic begins to overflow, and the matte canvas does not change its color.
• It is better to combine the matte and silk fabric as follows: from the silk coating, make the basis for the picture, and matte - to frame an unusual "picture".

Do-it-yourself textured ceiling

The invoice component is determined by the following indicators:

1. smoothness,
2. relief,
3. ability to reflect light.

The last two factors are of greatest importance.

Modern materials allow you to independently change the appearance of even such vulnerable, at first glance, coatings as stretch sheets. And there will be no need to spend big money on transforming the ceiling. Arm yourself with rollers, brushes, combs, paints and go to action!

Important! Not every stretch ceiling can be decorated with paints. For such work, natural fabric canvases are suitable. The invoice on the PVC film is applied at the factory, so you can buy such a canvas only from the manufacturer.

In connection with the features of textured paints (thick and viscous), it is recommended to apply them only with a construction spatula.

Using various shades, you can recreate the following images:

• natural unevenness on the ceilings with a spatula,
• chaotic stripes of a comb,
• rough reliefs with washcloths or hard brushes,
• original ornaments using special rollers for decorative decoration.

The ability to repeatedly repaint the fabric will allow you to change the texture on the ceiling as often as you wish.

Do not be afraid of experiments! Use textured stretch ceilings to radically transform the interior of your home. The main thing is not to overload the overall composition and organically combine the ceiling decor with the general style of the room.

Fabric ceilings

Using modern technologies, it has been possible to create a unique, durable, universal material for stretch ceilings - a synthetic canvas.

Positive characteristics of fabric ceiling structures:

1. Fits perfectly into any interior, creating a comfortable, cozy atmosphere.
2. The special interweaving of the fibers of the synthetic fabric allows the ceiling surface to “breathe”, thereby preventing the formation of condensate, increasing the service life of the entire structure.
3. The width of the synthetic fabric for the tensile structure reaches five meters, which makes it possible to create seamless structures.
4. Fabric ceiling withstands low temperatures. This type of tension structures is often used in the interior of unheated rooms (for example, a veranda of a private house), public places, and shopping malls.
5. The installation of a fabric ceiling structure, simple and understandable to a simple layman, helps to save on the wages of skilled craftsmen.

Negative properties of fabric ceilings:

1. Micropores of the canvas are very quickly clogged with dust. The ceiling loses its original appearance, which can only be returned by cleaning.
2. The fabric ceiling perfectly absorbs odors. This type of coating is not recommended for use in the interior of kitchens, dining rooms.
3. A relatively high cost of fabric ceiling construction in comparison with the film coating loses. When choosing fabric ceilings to create a new interior, it is always necessary to really assess the possible costs and the desired result.

Film cloths

Universal, very popular stretch film ceiling structures are made using polyvinyl chloride film. A huge selection of types of film tension structures of various colors and shades is provided on the building materials market. Such an assortment allows to realize any designer's idea and a client’s wish.

1. The mirror effect helps to visually increase the volume of the room.
2. Film coatings do not attract dust.
3. Film ceilings fit perfectly into any interior.
4. Photo printing easily lays on the surface of the film, which significantly expands the list of possibilities for using ceiling structures in the interior.
5. The elasticity of the film helps prevent flooding of the room (the fabric can withstand up to 100 kg per 1 m2).
6. Using the method of harpoon fixation of a web of fabric material allows you to dismantle it several times.
7. The film does not absorb unpleasant odors, which allows you to use this type of coating in the kitchen.

Negative properties of film stretch film ceiling:

• care for the film requires some skills, the lack of which can cause stains and spots on a glossy surface,
• direct sunlight and high temperature in the room provoke the appearance of yellow spots on the ceiling surface, and with prolonged exposure to low temperatures, cracks appear in the film,
• the film web is very easy to pierce.

How to choose the right stretch ceiling

There are a number of criteria, the knowledge of which gives an answer to the question of how to choose the right suspended ceiling structure.

To begin with, decide which design with what type of canvas (film or fabric) will look more advantageous in a particular interior.

Next, pay attention to the texture of the canvas (gloss, matte surface, fabric). Before choosing, you need to familiarize yourself with the positive and negative properties of each of them.

The choice of color scheme depends only on personal preferences and wishes, a sense of style.

Depending on the height of the room, you can choose one or multi-level design.

Also important is the manufacturer of suspended ceilings. Before buying, you need to study the reviews of all manufacturers and make your choice.

Width Classification

Depending on the width of the canvas, the tension structures are of two types of suture and seamless.

A stretch ceiling with a seam is mounted using a film cloth. Under the influence of special heat guns, the film is stretched and fixed with a harpoon method. With insufficient width of the web, several parts are welded in a special way. The mounted surface is stretched and a perfectly flat surface is obtained. The seams in this case are almost invisible.

Seamless stretch ceilings are most often mounted using a cloth (its width is five meters). The absence of seams helps to create a perfectly smooth surface. The only thing to consider when choosing a fabric canvas is that the most advantageous color scheme is limited to light shades.

What are the invoices

One of the points by which types of suspended ceilings are classified is texture. Three main types of textures are offered at the customer’s choice: glossy, matte and satin. Each of them has its positive and negative sides. When choosing the texture of a suspended ceiling structure, it is better to familiarize yourself with the features of each type in advance.

Classic finish

Matte stretch surfaces will be appreciated by those who prefer a restrained, conservative style in the interior. The matte surface is characterized by low reflectivity, which allows you to create a calm design, a cozy, comfortable atmosphere in the room.

Advantages of opaque cloths:

• optimum ratio of cost and quality,
• high rates of sound and heat insulation,
• no odors,
• wear resistance
• resistance to the combustion process.

It should be noted: the optimal color scheme for the matte canvas is snow-white. Designers do not recommend the use of matte surfaces in bright, flashy shades for living quarters.

Monochrome Shine

Glossy surfaces are the most popular option among consumers. Glossy canvases are made of PVC film. Unfortunately, the width of the film rarely exceeds two meters, because glossy ceilings are most often sutured.

Advantages of a glossy stretch ceiling:

• a reflective surface is ideal for small rooms (visually increases the space),
• differs in high indicators of moisture resistance (well suited for bathrooms),
• Does not emit or absorb unpleasant odors (can be used in the interior of the kitchen),
• cast with a rich color palette (helps to translate into reality any designer's idea).

It should be noted: glossy tension structures are able to imitate any surface: natural stone, marble, granite.

Simple and expensive

Versatile for any interior, the satin ceiling helps create a perfectly smooth imitation of a whitewashed surface. The appearance of the satin fabric, at first glance simple, creates a visual picture of a perfectly even, high-quality finished ceiling.

The advantages of satin fabric:

• as easy to clean, does not attract dust,
• universal in use, perfect for any interior,
• does not emit toxic substances, is safe for health,
• durable, wear-resistant,
• waterproof,
• the blade can be dismantled and installed several times.

Light, unobtrusive shine of satin add a touch of respectability to the design, such interiors look chic, but not elaborate.

Simple installation of a satin fabric (does not require the use of a heat gun) makes the stretch structures of the satin ceiling very attractive to the consumer.

It is worth noting: the satin ceiling is an ideal solution for those who can not choose between matte and glossy canvases, since it was he who combined all the positive aspects of both types of paintings.

What are the disadvantages of satin cloths

Choosing a stretch satin ceiling, it is worth noting a few negative points for yourself:

1. The canvas does not withstand low temperatures. The temperature range in the room where the satin ceiling is mounted varies from +5 to +50. If the stretched ceiling is mounted in a cold room, then very soon it will crack and sag. Satin cloth should not be stretched on the ceiling in unheated rooms.
2. Satin fabric is very easy to pierce. Any careless movement on the surface of the canvas may violate its integrity.
3. Satin ceiling suture. The lack of experience of the master in working with similar materials can cause the ceiling to leave traces of seams connecting several canvases.
4. Satin fabric is not elastic. It is difficult to use to create multi-level structures.

A detailed study of the issue of choosing a tensile structure will help the video, what are the suspended ceilings.

Which stretch ceiling is better to choose

Matte ceilings in the room look like well-plastered surfaces. This option is ideal for those who do not accept experiments in interior design and prefer the classic style.

The glossy texture allows you to add a touch of chic to the interior, a twist. But choosing a glossy surface, you must carefully monitor that the surface of the ceiling is supported by other elements of the interior, creating a single composition.

To protect the house from flooding by neighbors from above, installation of ceiling structures will help. The ideal material for stretch ceilings in this case will be a polyvinyl chloride film mounted by harpoon method.

In a room that is rarely heated (for example, a summer residence), a seamless fabric ceiling will be the best option for finishing the ceiling.

In the kitchen, bathroom and in rooms with high humidity it is better to choose stretch film ceilings. Given that such rooms, as a rule, do not differ in large area, the glossy surface will help visually solve the problem of lack of free space.

Hi-tech interiors will perfectly complement metallic ceilings.

The sophisticated style of the living room is emphasized by a satin stretch ceiling of a delicate pearl shade.

The velvety surfaces look perfect in the bedrooms. They create the necessary atmosphere of relaxation, comfort and coziness.

Children's rooms successfully complement bright accents. The ideal solution would be a stretch ceiling with an interesting print for a child. It is better to give the advantage to fabric webs because of their density, and the presence of micropores of the fabric structure, providing the necessary microcirculation of air in the room.

Regardless of the texture and type of material, stretch ceilings help to create the most bizarre compositions: arches, waves, cones. The canvas can be fixed at any angle and on a different plane. Adding to this an unlimited choice of colors and shades, we can conclude that the stretch ceiling design is an ideal way to realize any fantasies and ideas.

When choosing a stretch ceiling structure, it is always necessary to ensure that it is combined with other elements of the interior, creating a single, harmonious composition.