🏘 Ceilings: split-level design and features of their installation

To make your home a stylish, comfortable and cozy, pay attention to the two-level ceilings. Such systems may have a different design concept. We offer to meet with their features, as well as examine the photo has already finished versions.

The main types of two-level stretch ceilings

The design of the two-level stretch ceilings may differ materially. This allows you to choose the best option for a particular room. We offer to meet with the typical solutions that can be taken as a basis for developing their own project.

Standard and combined

Typical designs of today are:

• stageUnder which quite often hide various communication;
• boxMounted on the perimeter. It can be used to reduce the level of the base of the ceiling, further decorated ceiling base;

• wave. With streamlined lines room easily divided into separate zones;
• river. Due to the characteristic smooth curves can achieve the desired effect. The combined performance of track mounted from the gloss, and the "shore" - from matte material;
• podium under chandelier. The figure is mounted on the center of the ceiling, and can have a different shape;

• ellipse. Most often design is done combined. Oval of gloss is at the base of a base;
• drop, heart or dome. With their help, this two-level false ceiling creates a special atmosphere in the bedroom or hall.

All of these designs can be installed using a single material or fabrics of different colors and textures. Small room with a white variant gloss on centers and matt structure on the edges it is preferable. This will expand the space and visually raise the ceiling.

specular fabric visually expands floor space and ceiling lifts. Matt tier no glare, so it placed additional coverage in the form of spots. Chandelier is attached in the middle.

backlit

Design of systems with illumination can vary significantly depending on the material web and a decor. lighting elements located on the perimeter of the structure or in its central part. Possible combined variants, suggesting the presence of several light sources. Particularly popular LEDMounted on canvas perimeter.

Texture and color

Appearance suspended ceilings It depends on the texture and color of the materials used. We offer to meet with the available options that you can use in the drafting of a stretch ceiling for your home.

Glossy and Matte

In the interior in modern style glossy canvas It is very popular. Due to the high degree of reflectivity of the material it is possible to visually make the ceiling higher and expand the interior space of the room. This is especially true for a small area of ​​space. Increase reflectivity material by using glossy dark colored material.

In the two-level tensioning ceiling this feature may sometimes give unexpected effect: a particular emotional stress occurs. Mirror surfaces in duplex ceilings also find limited use. Most reflectivity can cause an imbalance due to excessive cluttering the room details.

Tip! Having decided to give preference to gloss or mirror cloth, carefully think through every detail and element of the interior.

Matt relevant for rooms in a different style. These split-level ceilings are not pulled the attention on himself. Often they are combined with glossy surfaces to soften the sharpness of gloss, and different complement backlit. You can create a cozy atmosphere. Are relevant for various premises, including bathroom.

Matte two-level ceilings are not so demanding of care as a gloss. Possible cleaning using cleaner and use a damp cloth. Although resort to this it is rarely necessary because of the special processing antistatic compositions.

satin

One type of film coating. Due sufficient frost may be used in unheated rooms, such as the garden. The canvas has a characteristic pearlescent gleam. It has high-performance, presentable appearance. Able to fit harmoniously into the any interior. However, this two-level stretch ceiling has a higher cost.

color solutions

Dual tensile structures may have a different shade. Often the ceiling is done in several colors, with varying degrees of saturation. This allows you to organize the space, without compromising the integrity of the composition. Enough demand is neutral or pastel range. Some prefer the natural color or choose extremely dark shades.

Despite the large number of option, the most popular white color, via which creates a certain in the interior of the balance. The right shade to it is given by a different color material.

Materials of manufacture of the tension the two-level ceiling

The structure of the two-level stretch ceiling includes:

• cloth;
• frame.

PVC film can be used for manufacturing the first, polyester textiles, or fiberglass. PVC film is most popular.

The frame may be made of metallic or plastic profile. With their help the formation of the desired design configuration and size. If a two-level ceiling should have a particular form, you can choose instead Profile gypsum plasterboard. His paint or paste over.

stretch ceiling kit

Lighting

To emphasize individuality and presentable mounted design, you can use lighting. It can be integrated or external. In the conventional embodiment, it may be chandeliers or flat panels adapted specifically for tensile structures.

Attention! For illumination of suspended ceilings are usually used LED lamps.

LEDs different economical power consumption and minimal heat dissipation. Due to this tension fabric roof does not get hot.

For the installation of built-in lighting systems can be used:

• soffits. Spot lighting elements;
• spots. Devices allowing to change the angle of inclination. They can be mounted on different tabs, including false-beams;
• LED cords and ribbons. Mounted on the edge of the structure by repeating bending of the ceiling system;
• fiber-optic strandsUsed for decorating preferably transparent and semitransparent type structures. With their help, creating the effect of twinkling stars.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of a two-level ceiling structures may be mentioned:

The disadvantage is:

Choosing a two-level ceilings: Basic Principles

When choosing a suitable design should take into account the squaring of the room, particularly its design and operating conditions. The design will depend entirely on personal preference and the desired result. We also recommend to the premises:

• with elevated levels humidity choose a two-tier system made of PVC film. This will greatly facilitate follow-up care;
• with significant temperature variations to plan the ceiling with a fabric cloth. Such material not fear low temperature;
• with an unusual design and execution of complex form to order a film system that allows to realize the most complex project;
• in classical style, decorated in warm colors, suitable fabric Trey ceilings. It will help add comfort and warmth. Film analogues of this task can not cope;
• with a small area is to choose glossy canvas, carefully thinking through the design features of a two-tier system. With their help, you can visually enlarge the room area;
• from which it is impossible to make things that can be damaged by heat, it is necessary to choose the fabric ceilings. Installation of film systems is performed using heat gun.

Tip! Having defined the design of the ceiling of the future, be sure to control the quality of the material used. Often the life of imported fabrics in 1.5 - 2 times more than their domestic counterparts.

Design solutions for different types of premises

Making each room depends on its purpose. If you do not know what the structure should be mounted on the ceiling of the hallway bathroom there, we offer to see our selection of photos. Perhaps among the presented examples, you can find a suitable option for you.

Hallway and living room

Given the small size hall, Should not immediately abandon the massive structures. Should give preference to lighter shades.

The color and design mounted directly dependent on stylistic living and fixed furniture. Carefully crafted design hinged design, you can give the interior a finished look.

Bedroom and children's room

When you select a two-level ceiling for the bedrooms it should be remembered that it is for sleep and rest. Mounted design can be of any design, but the fabric should not be too bright.

For Children's you can use any options. It can be mounted canvas photo print with or abstract composition.

Kitchen and bathroom

For food often choose two-tone design. It allows competently accents and perform zoning premises.

The area is relatively small bathrooms. This may create some difficulties in working through the design of future structures. The selection can be made not only in favor of monochrome paintings, but also with a thematic photo printing.

Installation of the two-level stretch ceiling

If you decide to carry out repairs to your home, not necessarily seek the help of professionals. Installation work can be performed, if desired, with his own hands, choosing a suitable method of fastening the frame. We offer to find out how to create quality and beautiful system.

frame arrangement

Mounting It begins with the arrangement of the frame. Works are carried out in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	Developing future circuit design. Perform layout, determining the position of the future framework.
	Cut the profile elements in size in accordance with the previously developed scheme.
	Fasten the U-shaped profile of the contour of the future system.
	To fasten the rails attached omitting, for the manufacture of which may be used rack profile. Their lower edge must be positioned flush with the wall bars. They should be placed with a pitch of 25 - 30 cm.
	Profile of rack rails and collect jib. As the use of fasteners self-tapping screws metal. The frame is attached to the standpipe. The desired position is ensured by attaching to the wall profile.
	Mount the second part of the frame is located at the center of the room.

Laying of wiring and installation of drywall

Prior to joining must know exactly the location of each lamp and have in place the necessary materials. In accordance with the circuit mount lighting. Fasten spotlights and LED strip. mount gypsum plasterboardIf prescribed scheme.

How to fix wiringYou can see in the following video:

film fixation and installation of fixtures

Work is carried out in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	Fasten the lower layer film, warm indoor air with a heat gun to 50C. At this temperature, the film becomes more plastic.
	The stretched canvas install fixtures, connecting them to the electricity system. We check their performance.
	It pulls the web of the second stage. To heat the material also use a heat gun.
	Between the wall and the stretched web install decorative insert, which makes the structure finished appearance.

For details on the installation work can be seen in the following video:

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