How to choose a design for a stretch ceiling for a kitchen

Choosing a stretch ceiling, you need to clearly understand for what purposes your room is used. The kitchen has an atmosphere with high humidity, there are plumbing fixtures, electrical appliances, a gas or electric stove. In the process of cooking, fat and soot settle on the ceiling, water evaporates when washing dishes. Therefore, it is better to choose washable, moisture resistant, antistatic treated materials.

Kitchen interior design with stretch ceiling.

Advantages and disadvantages of kitchen ceilings over other types

Stretch ceilings are made flat, single-level, multi-level, frame. The texture of the material depends on the imagination and wishes of the customer. The ceiling can be with any embossing that imitates leather, metal, velvet, fabric, with a glossy and matte surface.

Kitchen with multi-level ceiling.

Pros of a stretch ceiling:

• polyvinyl chloride material has a moisture resistant and washable surface;
• not affected by mold and fungi;
• meets fire safety requirements, the material is not flammable, has a refractory structure;
• long service life of the stretch ceiling, more than 30 years;
• easy care, easy to clean with a damp sponge, grease and soot does not settle on the surface due to antistatic treatment;
• ease of installation;
• more than a hundred color gradations;
• withstands pressure up to 100 kg per m2, when flooded by neighbors it does not break, has a thin strong structure of 0.15-0.35 mm;
• hides the wiring.

Tension structures of ceilings have high moisture resistance.

Cons of suspended ceilings:

• at high temperatures in the room, the ceiling sags;
• PVC becomes brittle and hard at 0 °;
• subzero temperatures up to -45 ° will lead to the destruction of the panel;
• the material is electrified, attracts dust particles;
• prone to rupture due to sharp objects, wash only with mild, non-abrasive products;
• during installation, a smell is emitted, weathering for 5 days;
• condensation may accumulate inside the ceiling; adequate ventilation is required.

In addition to the pros, stretch ceilings have a number of minuses.

IMPORTANT: The stretch ceiling in the kitchen is small in width 130-250 cm. If the kitchen is larger, it must be sewn to increase the size of the canvas. The seam is barely noticeable if made by an experienced craftsman and has a matte finish.

Stretch ceilings of dark shades are suitable for large rooms.

How to choose a stretch ceiling for the kitchen

A suspended ceiling is selected depending on the size of your kitchen and your design preferences. The main material for the kitchen should be easy to wash, this is suitable for PVC film. For a small kitchen, it is better to choose a single-level glossy stretch ceiling. Matte surfaces can accumulate more dust and dirt due to the rough surface. In rooms with a small space, a large number of frame levels will look clumsy and rough. Multilevel ceilings are used in spacious rooms to create a complex interior. When designing stretch ceilings in the kitchen, the starry sky and photo printing look beautiful in two-level stretch systems.

Stretch ceiling should be combined with the overall design of the kitchen.

It is important to choose the method of fastening during re-installation or dismantling of the stretch ceiling.

There are 4 types of them:

• Shtapikovy - a cheap way that does not require professional skills, of dubious quality. The ceiling is fastened with glazing beads to the baseboard and cannot be repaired.
• The wedge mounting method does not require any calculations during installation. It can sag over time. It is not recommended to choose.
• A harpoon, easily removable mount that can be easily removed in case of a flood. Masters in this case make a filigree calculation. The slightest error will lead to the unsuitability of the material and the purchase of a new one.
• "Clipso" is an expensive method used for stretch ceilings made of polyester, polyester fabric. When installing it, strong heating is required, which is unacceptable if there are plastic surfaces in the kitchen.

There are several types of installation of suspended ceilings.

When choosing a ceiling, “price-quality” matters, the savings will lead to unforeseen expenses in the future.

Stretch ceiling lighting

When installing the ceiling, it is important to choose the right lighting. Only your imagination and taste will play a role here. Chandeliers, spotlights or overhead lights, LED strips, any lighting can be selected and applicable. It is only necessary to adhere to the fire safety rules when installing electrical equipment:

• choose the right place to install the devices on the ceiling;
• place wires in protective plastic boxes or corrugated pipes;
• it is better to buy round-shaped equipment so as not to damage the surface;
• use thermal pads;
• lamps should not be more than 40 watts.

Stretch ceiling with spot lighting.

With the help of spotlights, you can create a beautiful design and illuminate the necessary areas. The chandelier is installed in the center and serves as the source of the main light in the room. Used fluorescent and LED lamps.

IMPORTANT! When installing the chandelier, the plafonds should be directed strictly down to avoid stains on the ceiling. Installation of electrical equipment must be carried out by a specialist.

To avoid fire stretch ceilings, the chandelier must be redirected down.

The fastening here is the mounting hook, I-beam, mounting, cross bar, standard. Installation is carried out using reinforcing rings that are soldered or glued to the canvas.

LED strips serve as additional lighting and are used for decoration due to low power.

Stretch ceiling with spotlight and chandelier.

Color scheme for various styles

The designer look of the stretch ceiling can be “tied” to any style and color:

• For hi-tech style, calm, solid colors (blue, gray, white, metallic) with neon or LED backlighting are suitable.
• Pop art style involves the use of prints, photographs, 3d-images. In the design of the ceiling there are green, red, yellow with black shades. Multilevel ceilings with complex structures are used.
• The classic style uses dark brown, beige, ivory. Photo printing of paintings, murals is applied to the canvas.
• Art Nouveau ceilings will be olive, peach, coffee color. In spacious rooms, dark color can be applied.
• Baroque suggests pretentiousness and luxury, it is possible to print patterns of gold, white stucco molding. The ceilings here can be fabric and made of PVC film, cream, peach, blue.
• Ethnic motifs suggest scarlet, yellow, terracotta shades.

Thanks to a large selection, you can find a stretch ceiling for any style.

Glossy or matte kitchen ceiling - which is better?

Stretch ceiling with a picture in the kitchen photo design will look better with a glossy texture. Gloss reflects light well from fixtures and home decoration. The room looks more spacious, lighter, deeper.Such a ceiling is suitable for small rooms. In large rooms, a weld will be visible on glossy surfaces.

Stretch ceiling glossy texture.

The design of the matte stretch ceilings has a rough structure, calm for the perception of tone. There are no glare, reflections of lamps. The ceiling is similar to painted, with a perfectly flat surface.

For originality, you can alternate gloss with matte stretch ceilings, illuminated by lamps. When choosing, you must take into account the size of the room and the interior.

Interior design with a matte stretch ceiling.

Materials and types

Stretch ceiling for the kitchen can be of two types:

• PVC film;
• woven from polyester.

The film appearance of the ceiling is made of polyvinyl chloride. Mounted using high temperatures of 60-70 °. It is fixed in an aluminum or plastic profile. The second type has a polyester fabric structure. It does not require exposure to high temperatures. The fabric is able to withstand low temperatures.

PVC stretch ceiling in the kitchen.

Recommended manufacturers of suspended ceilings for the kitchen

• Germany - the main manufacturer of Pongs - German quality, high strength characteristics, film width up to 3.5 meters, allows the use of stretch ceilings without seams. Descor fabric ceilings up to 5 meters, the ability to use conventional detergents.
• France - Clipso ceilings, painted with acrylic, fabric structure with complex weaving, service life of more than 10 years.
• China - MSD has established itself well, has European quality standards and is environmentally friendly.
• Russia - Kazan artificial leather factory gained fame here. Product quality has good performance and acceptable dimensions.

Stretch ceiling in a beige kitchen.

Design of a stretch ceiling with photo printing on the kitchen

Ceiling design can be with photo printing and various patterns. In the catalogs of manufacturers there are many photos of suspended ceilings in the kitchen. By choosing the sample you like, the designer will tell you how your choice is combined with the interior of the room. In the kitchen, prints with food, coffee beans, still lifes or photos of your family can be used. Japanese style involves applying hieroglyphs, sakura flowers. African motifs may include leopard prints.

Stretch ceiling with photo printing.

Knowing the listed features of the types, styles, colors of stretch ceilings, you will make the right choice, and your kitchen will be an ideal place for cooking.

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