Let's more often look not only at our feet! And to make it more pleasant, you should make sure that the ceiling pleases the eye not only with picturesque spots of mold and a serpentine of peeling paint. Properly selected stretch ceiling will easily cope with this task. And in this article we will share the secrets of how to choose the texture of the ceiling, depending on the functions of the room.
Features of matte and glossy ceilings
Stretch ceilings made of PVC differ not only in a colossal variety of colors, but also in textures. Regardless of the texture, they withstand a load of up to 100 liters of water per square meter, are environmentally friendly, durable, non-flammable and suitable for rooms with high humidity. However, in terms of decor and care, there are still differences between glossy and matte textures.
Pros of glossy ceilings:
- make the room visually more spacious, and the ceiling is higher;
- give the interior a luxurious shine;
- a choice of 162 colors;
- easy to care for and easy to clean;
- suitable for creating multi-level compositions;
- any image can be applied.
Glossy stretch ceiling, Smith ceilings
Cons of glossy ceilings:
- you will see a reflection of everything that lies on the mezzanines and upper shelves;
- joints of different canvases are visible, so for a very large room this is not the most advantageous option;
- not suitable for rustic-style interiors (country, Provence);
- does not go well with stucco and an abundance of decor.
Reminder: the effect of gloss will be more noticeable with a German canvas more than with a Chinese one.
Advantages of matte ceilings:
- suitable for any style of interior (including classics and country);
- will not distract too much attention and is combined with stucco;
- a large selection of pastel shades;
- does not fade and does not crack from time to time;
- ideal for photo printing;
- suitable for creating multi-level ceilings;
- on a matte surface, the joints of the canvases are not noticeable;
- suitable for rooms of any size.
Matte stretch ceiling, Smith ceilings
Cons of matte ceilings:
- there are no bright colors (juicy scarlet, acid green, black, etc. the ceiling will have to be ordered in gloss);
- will not give the visual effect of increasing space, like gloss;
- a little more difficult to care for.
The quality of the material should remain in the first place, no matter what texture you choose. POTOLKISMIT specialists recommend glossy and matte stretch ceilings from trusted manufacturers in various price categories: MSD (China), Pongs (Germany), Lackfolie (Germany).
Ceiling for bathroom and corridor
A PVC stretch ceiling in the bathroom, bathroom and hallway is a must if you seriously want to protect your renovation from the floods of your upstairs neighbors. PVC film in any case will perfectly cope with this task, regardless of the texture.
Bathrooms, toilets and corridors are rooms that usually do not have windows, but there is a lack of free meters and natural light. That is why the ability of glossy surfaces to reflect light and make the space visually more spacious will come in handy. Experts recommend using a glossy stretch ceiling in such cases.
Ceiling in the attic, Ceilings Smith
Kitchen ceiling
For a small kitchen, it is preferable to use a glossy stretch ceiling, as it is easier to maintain. A rough, matte surface will be more difficult to wash from possible soot and grease. However, no one bothers you to combine several types of canvas over different areas in the kitchen.
Reminder: POTOLKISMIT specialists are ready to mount a stretch ceiling without removing the wall cabinets in the kitchen over the existing finish.
Ceiling for bedroom and nursery
If you want to get the effect of a familiar white ceiling, feel free to choose a matte stretch ceiling. This option is especially relevant for rooms intended for sleeping and relaxing, and if you are tired of the white color, you can always choose a pastel shade that is pleasant to the eye.
Stretch ceiling with photo printing, Ceilings Smith
If you want to apply an image to the ceiling in the nursery, for example, a portrait of your favorite superheroes, it is better to choose a matte canvas for printing. But remember that children grow up quickly and today's idols will be replaced in a year or two, and the service life of a stretch ceiling is more than 40 years. It makes sense to choose a more versatile and neutral image.
Advice: the effect of the starry sky in the nursery will replace the night light and will be relevant for both the baby and the teenager.
Ceiling for the living room
Zoning on the ceiling, different lighting options, combinations of textures and materials - all this is the place in the interior of the living room. Any of your bold ideas for applying an image to a stretch ceiling or multi-level lighting can decorate the living room, if you follow a sense of taste and proportion.
Multi-level structures made of drywall, which were so popular until recently, now do not look relevant, they quickly get bored and eat up useful centimeters of the ceiling. For rooms with a standard ceiling height, this is not the best solution. Much more elegant and interesting look compositions from different textures of PVC-cloths. Such a stretch ceiling will not reduce the volume of the room, while it will allow you to make an interesting bright insert above the desired area of the room, and the junction will be inconspicuously and neatly decorated.
Advice: a light matte ceiling in the living room can be complemented by a colored glossy insert above one of the functional areas, for example, above a dining or soft group.
When choosing finishing materials, rely on your taste, as well as on the advice of professionals who will suggest functional and easy-to-care options.
Stretch ceilings in modern apartments are increasingly common. Thanks to the extensive decorative possibilities, such designs make it possible to realize many of the most extraordinary design ideas. In interiors, both matte and glossy canvases are equally popular, which version of the stretch ceiling is better to choose for the kitchen?
Matte and glossy stretch ceiling in the interior of the kitchen
Satin stretch ceiling, looks dazzling white on the ceiling
Glossy ceiling features
Such canvases will cost more than matte counterparts, but the high price is easily offset by an extensive palette of available colors. The glossy surface visually makes the ceiling higher, which allows the use of canvases in low and small rooms. In a small kitchen, this finish looks very appropriate.
Glossy beige stretch ceiling, makes the room more spacious
Although there is competition between matte and glossy ceilings, both types of materials can be combined with each other in the same room. At the moment, you can choose a ready-made version of the ceiling structure with combined canvases or, if possible, think over the design of the ceiling yourself.
Zoning of the working area with a stretch glossy ceiling
On glossy ceilings, various ornaments or photo printing can often be present, but the “starry sky” looks most impressive. This design can be used in any room, for example, in the kitchen combined with the living room.
Photo printing on the surface of the stretch ceiling
Advantages
- A false ceiling with a mirror surface reflects more light, which makes the interior lighter and more airy. Due to the use of light colors in the interior, even a small kitchen will not look too bulky and uncomfortable.
- A glossy canvas can be decorated in any way possible - stickers, patterns, drawings, etc. The patterns and themes of the images depend only on your imagination.
- Compact lamps or LEDs are easily mounted in the ceiling between the panel and the ceiling, shining through it. By placing spotlights around the perimeter of the kitchen or over specific areas, you can achieve an interesting decorative effect.
Stretch glossy ceiling design in the kitchen
disadvantages
- One of the most significant drawbacks is the small width of the canvas, about 2 m. When finishing the ceiling in the kitchen and in any other room, you cannot do without seams.
- Many who have decided on glossy stretch ceilings agree that welding is a rather serious minus, affecting not only the complexity of installation, but also the appearance of the ceiling structure. The seams on the mirror surface are very visible, which can disrupt the overall perception of the integrity of the interior.
- The slightest spots and defects are visible on the gloss, which is especially important in kitchen conditions.
- It is difficult to decide on the shade of the canvas, since the gloss can “behave” differently depending on the quality of the lighting, the south or north side, etc.
- Glossy ceilings do not withstand low temperatures, so they are not suitable for summer cottages, which are usually not heated in winter.
Stretch glossy ceiling in two colors in the interior of the kitchen
Matte ceiling features
Matte surfaces are easier to clean than glossy ones, stains and dirt are not so visible on them, and much less dust settles, which is achieved due to antistatic treatment. Matte canvases are cheaper than glossy ones; various defects - stains or scratches - are practically not visible on them. Matte suspended ceilings are universal, they look great in any interior and do not draw attention to themselves.
Matte stretch ceiling in the interior of a white kitchen
Matte ceilings are often decorated with photo printing. If desired, any memorable photo, picture or just an image you like can be applied to the canvas. Matte ceilings look cozier and warmer than glossy ones, creating a harmonious and calm atmosphere in the room.
Matte stretch ceiling makes the interior of the kitchen more elegant
Advantages
- Neutral appearance, thanks to a calm matte surface, such ceilings fit well into any interior style, especially for various classical design trends - conservative people will like such a ceiling;
- The coating does not fade under the influence of ultraviolet and does not reflect light;
- The main colors are quite calm, so that such a ceiling will not get bored, will not distract attention from interior items and annoy;
- The matte surface of the stretch ceiling looks warmer and more comfortable, in contrast to the rather cold gloss;
- Ease of care;
- Such ceilings look great in both classic and modern styles;
- The canvas is of sufficient width (up to 6 m), which makes it possible to do without seams during the installation of the structure.
disadvantages
- Not everyone likes an overly formal look;
- When using matte stretch ceilings, hidden lights cannot be installed;
- A meager palette of colors compared to glossy canvases.
Matte stretch ceiling in the kitchen
The main differences between matte and glossy ceilings
Most of the differences between matte and glossy stretch ceilings are easy to hang out based on the lists of advantages and disadvantages of each type of canvas. However, there are several factors that you should pay special attention to when choosing a ceiling for the kitchen.
Visual differences between matte and glossy ceiling
Differences in care
If we compare the two types of suspended ceilings, the first thing that catches the eye is the difference in care, and this factor is important in a kitchen. Matte ceilings are the easiest to clean - just wipe the surface with a sponge and detergent or use steam if greasy stains remain. The matte cloth is easy to clean, and there will be no streaks left on it after cleaning.
White stretch ceiling with backlight
Glossy canvases are more capricious. Despite the fact that they can be washed, this must be done very carefully, because if not properly cleaned, it is easy to get ugly stains.
Glossy two-level ceiling in the kitchen
Important! If you want to keep a glossy ceiling in perfect condition, it is better to use the services of cleaning companies during cleaning, which have the necessary professional equipment for cleaning such surfaces.
seams
Most often, glossy canvases are produced in a relatively small size, which is why they have to be joined during installation. On gloss, the seams are very noticeable, which greatly reduces the decorative characteristics of the ceiling. However, modern manufacturers produce canvases up to 5-6 meters wide, so problems with joining canvases and seams in glossy ceilings are a thing of the past.
Multi-level glossy stretch ceilings
Lighting
The choice of the type of canvas greatly affects the quality of lighting in the kitchen and other rooms. Glossy canvases can be produced in a translucent form, which allows you to additionally use fluorescent lamps or LED strips to create beautiful ceiling structures. Matte ceilings cannot boast of such quality. The maximum power of built-in lamps should not exceed 35 watts.
Built-in lights on the stretch ceiling
Temperature regime
As mentioned above, glossy canvases do not tolerate low temperatures, so they can only be installed in well-heated rooms. During cooking in the kitchen, the temperature is usually much higher than in other rooms, so it does not make much difference which ceiling to use.
Satin stretch ceiling in the kitchen
Design Features
The matte or glossy surface of the ceiling is selected depending on the style of the interior. For multi-level ceiling structures, a glossy canvas looks more spectacular, such a ceiling looks more elegant. Gloss fits perfectly into modern, high-tech and other modern styles. Matte surfaces are best suited for rustic styles and classic interiors.
Multi-level glossy stretch ceilings in the interior of a classic-style kitchen
Color palette
Although glossy ceilings have a much more varied choice of colors, matte finishes retain their brightness longer and do not fade in sunlight. Constantly glaring gloss can irritate the eyes and distract from business, while matte surfaces, on the contrary, absorb light.
Two-level satin stretch ceiling in the interior of the kitchen-living room
It is sometimes difficult to choose a good stretch ceiling for the kitchen, but this task is not so unsolvable. It is difficult to say which type of stretch fabric is better or worse for the kitchen, it all depends on your own preferences and the parameters of the room. Small spaces will require glossy surfaces, while matte surfaces are more appropriate in a large kitchen. It is worth remembering that you can successfully combine both types of material, which will allow you to create unique designs on the ceiling.
Warm color coffee with milk in the kitchen
When choosing panels, be guided primarily by a list of their advantages and disadvantages, not forgetting about alternative finishes, if for one reason or another both types of stretch ceilings do not go. The modern market of finishing materials boasts a huge variety.
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To date, the installation of stretch ceilings is one of the most popular solutions in interior design. A stretch ceiling allows you to quickly hide all visible defects in the concrete base of the ceiling, various communications or differences between the slabs. A huge variety of colors and textures can satisfy the wishes of even the most demanding customers.
Types of stretch ceilings:
- Matte. A distinctive feature of such stretch ceilings is the complete absence of glare on them. The matte surface ensures that there are no reflections of objects in the room, but at the same time allows the light in the room to be evenly distributed. Outwardly, a matte stretch ceiling is practically indistinguishable from a painted one, which is an important selection criterion for most customers.
- Glossy. A glossy surface can bring a touch of modernism to any interior, make it spectacular and memorable. A shiny canvas in most cases tends to reflect the interior on itself, which creates a feeling of expanding space. The smooth surface scatters light around the room very favorably, its shine looks very modern and futuristic.
- Satin. Their main distinguishing feature is the unique interweaving of fibers, which outwardly makes them indistinguishable from the fabric of the same name. Visually, such ceilings are more expressive than matte, and softer, more delicate than glossy ones. They are made from polyvinyl chloride. Depending on the lighting, the canvas changes its visual properties.
Depending on your goals, our consultants can help you choose the most suitable option. Our company sells stretch ceilings in Moscow inexpensively for a long time and has proven itself in the market. Thanks to the use of the latest technologies, it has become possible to manufacture inexpensive, but very high-quality canvases. Gone are the days when only people with above-average incomes could afford a stretch ceiling. You can also buy stretch ceilings cheaply on our website.
Before making a choice in favor of any material, check out the photos of existing interiors. The scope of tension structures is limited only by your imagination. Almost any kind of canvas is suitable for photo printing or hand painting. The ceiling can be made multi-level, play with different types of lighting and lighting. Stretch ceilings, photos of which are presented on our website, have a huge number of advantages that you may not have even guessed about. It's beautiful, fast, safe and durable. You can order a stretch ceiling in just a few clicks or by phone. Our operators will be happy to answer all your questions, help you make a decision and calculate the exact cost.
Installation of stretch ceilings is carried out by our specialists in the shortest possible time. After installation, there is practically no dirt left, with the exception of a small amount of construction dust. We cooperate only with the best craftsmen, which means that your ceiling will be installed quickly and very high quality, and then it will delight you with its impeccable appearance for many years to come.
Our company offers only high quality products at attractive prices. We value our reputation, therefore we offer an individual approach in each individual case. Cooperating with us, you can be sure of the quality and optimal cost of services. You choose the color, material, and leave the rest of the work to our professionals. Having ordered a stretch ceiling on our website, you will definitely be satisfied with the service and the results of our work.
Modern designers widely use stretch ceilings in interior design. They compare favorably with the usual plaster or plasterboard. The method can significantly reduce the installation time. The surface of the ceiling becomes perfectly smooth and even in a few hours. At the same time, the cost of the material is much less. White gloss reflects light no worse than a mirror, filling the room with light and warmth. The use of such material makes it possible to visually enlarge the space, and a small apartment suddenly becomes larger.
Starting repairs, the owner of the house wants to quickly turn the interior of the apartment into an original work of art at minimal cost, emphasizing not only financial capabilities, but also the excellent artistic taste of the owner of the house. A stretch glossy white ceiling can cope with this task. Gloss makes the environment more beautiful and respectable. In addition, such material has a large number of other positive qualities. 
The disadvantages include a higher cost in relation to matte ceilings and the possibility of loss of gloss under the influence of high temperature. They are less durable and can be damaged by sharp objects.
How to mount a glossy ceiling
If you have enough experience and a tool, you can carry out the work of installing a glossy stretch ceiling yourself, however, if you are going to do this for the first time, it is better to seek help from a specialist. There are two installation methods most commonly used today.
Harpoon
- A special device is attached along the contour of the canvas, resembling a harpoon in shape, from which the name of the technique came. In order for the work to go as quickly and efficiently as possible, you must follow simple rules.
- Make sure the original size of the canvas is slightly smaller than the base area of the room. During installation, the canvas will stretch.
- A special baguette is attached around the perimeter of the room, to which, with the help of special thermal equipment, a harpoon mount is attached.
- The film stretched diagonally is attached to the baguette, stretching around the entire perimeter of the room. Heated with special heat guns, the film is attached to the baguette and securely fixed with special clamps. After cooling, it stretches, forming a perfectly smooth and even surface.
pinned
- With this installation, the canvas should be marked in such a way that it is slightly larger than the size of the room. Surplus at the end of the work can be cut off with a construction knife.
- A special mounting profile is attached around the perimeter.
- The material is attached to it with special clips in the form of clothespins. Gradually stretching, it acquires a flat, flawlessly smooth surface.
- At the end of the installation, in places of folds, you can work a little with a special building hair dryer. Under the influence of hot air, the surface will become perfectly flat.
Light fixture installation method
The most common and most commonly used are spotlights. They help not only to provide the room with good enough lighting, but also serve as an excellent designer decoration. When installing fixtures, certain rules must be observed, in which case they will last a long time without the need for major repairs.
- Electrical wiring is laid directly on the main ceiling in a special plastic or metal protection, which will help to avoid fire in case of a short circuit.
- Holes are made in pre-designated places in the ceiling, a plastic reinforcement in the form of a ring is first attached to the film, which does not allow the material to tear at the places where the lamps are installed.
- A special protection is mounted that does not allow the lamps to heat the canvas during their operation.
- For use in lamps, lamps with a power of not more than thirty-five watts or housekeepers are used.
- When installing a chandelier, you need to remember that the distance from the stretch ceiling to the base should not exceed fifteen centimeters.
All wiring work must be done by an electrician. When connecting luminaires to prepared wires, it is necessary to carefully insulate the junctions of the wires to avoid their oxidation and the possibility of a short circuit. 
When choosing the colors of the stretch ceiling, it should be remembered that light pastel colors can make a small room larger and fill it with additional light. Objects reflected in the mirror surface will help to make the apartment more voluminous. If the area of the room is large, you can use dark colors. It looks good in administrative buildings, swimming pools, offices of enterprises. Try to choose a color that perfectly matches the mood of the house and the chosen style of the room. Flashy colors can become annoying over time. It is ideal if, when choosing a material, you use the advice of a specialist - this will help to avoid annoying misunderstandings.
Which ceiling is better matte or glossy
When choosing the type of material, you must clearly understand for what purposes you are going to use it. Matte surface is more practical. Such a ceiling does not need to be looked after and it can last for many years without requiring attention. A glossy surface may lose its luster under the influence of high temperatures and a replacement of the canvas will be required. Matte material is cheaper than glossy and perfectly imitates ordinary whitewashing. It is ideal for rooms with high humidity.
The constant competition between glossy and matte stretch ceilings on the market forces manufacturers to release new options that emphasize the individual appeal of a particular product. With sufficient experience, designers are happy to combine these two materials, creating a harmonious space.
Many enterprises offer ready-made structures that use both types of stretch ceilings. Such structures are called combined, and they are widely used in interior design not only in residential buildings, but also in administrative and industrial buildings.
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The trend to decorate the ceiling with a stretch fabric is gaining great popularity. These designs are in demand due to a number of advantages and high performance.
Since today the focus is on the shiny texture of the material, we will consider glossy stretch ceilings in more detail, having studied their varieties, current colors, subtleties of choice and visual perception.
Peculiarities
A glossy stretch ceiling, in essence, is a panel stretched over a metal frame. The fixation of the material is uniform, rather rigid and sufficient for the panel to be even, without sagging and folds. As a material for decorating the ceiling area, a PVC film is used, developed using a special technology that eliminates deformation for a long time.
This material is made of synthetic components, which makes it resistant to microorganisms.
It does not crack, does not tear, is moisture resistant, is able to withstand a significant amount of water if the neighbors from above have a leak. Due to special impregnations, the material is frost-resistant. This design eliminates the formation of condensate, which is important for houses and rooms with high humidity, and allows you to use these designs in any room of the home, including a bathroom and a combined bathroom.
An additional bonus is the transparency of glossy textures, which allows you to decorate the ceiling with built-in lighting with a realistic effect.
Advantages and disadvantages
Glossy stretch ceilings have a lot of advantages, among them there are several main ones:
- The film provides for the possibility of painting in any shade of the color palette, which allows you not to be limited in choosing a design idea, choosing any tone for decorating the ceiling.
- The presence of reflectivity ensures the creation of a visual effect of increasing space: due to the gloss and light color, the ceiling appears higher, and the walls of the room appear wider.
- These fabrics are durable. Subject to the installation technology, careful handling and proper care, they will last for many years without deteriorating their external characteristics.
- This material is resistant to ultraviolet rays, so that glossy stretch ceilings can be installed in rooms flooded with sun.
- This material provides for photo printing technology, which allows you to decorate the ceiling composition with a pattern of any subject, up to your own photo of the client's choice.
- The glossy texture of the material is associated with luxury. It makes any interior elegant, especially fits into modern and classic styles.
- When installing structures with a glossy stretch fabric, you can vary the height of the frame, which makes it possible to mask a noticeable difference in the height of opposite walls.
- This texture goes well with other options: for greater expressiveness of the design, you can combine glossy canvases with matte and even satin.
- The ability to combine with plasterboard structures allows you to radically change the design of the ceiling by means of stretch fabrics. Often together they form the main highlight of the interior of the room.
- The glossy texture is a real design find in styles for which it is important to demonstrate the achievements of modern technologies through the coating, emphasizing the synthetic base of the material.
- Such materials are distinguished by an acceptable cost, which is suitable for every buyer, regardless of budget possibilities and taste preferences.
- These canvases are perfectly combined with different forms of central and auxiliary lighting, which opens up endless possibilities for the design of any room.
Having a number of advantages, glossy tensile structures are not without drawbacks.
We note the main ones:
- Reflectivity creates emotional tension. For this reason, options with large glossy inserts are undesirable for decorating bedrooms and children's rooms.
- Material with a glossy texture in most cases has a small width (3.5 m), which explains the presence of seams that are visible when looking at the coating.
- The film used is not able to withstand punctures and significant mechanical damage. Violation of the integrity and deterioration of the appearance will lead to the need to dismantle the canvas.
- The glossy texture competes with the applied pattern. Visually, it hides the clarity of lines and contours, so more often it has to be done in color and monochrome.
- Despite being compatible with any kind of modern fixtures, the use of chandeliers should be subject to the decor features. If the material is decorated with photo printing, the chandelier can interrupt the beauty of the design.
- Gloss reflects glare from lighting devices and sunlight, which, when looking at the ceiling, causes some eye discomfort.
When using a material with a high reflectivity, a so-called mirror effect is obtained, which, by increasing the parameters of the room, creates disorientation and doubles the number of pieces of furniture. Outwardly, this is associated with disorder and forces us to reduce the number of arrangement details. and accessories to a minimum.
Mirror varieties are especially difficult to perceive.
Types and designs
Glossy stretch ceilings today are presented in a wide range.
Let us briefly consider the main design options, which can be conditionally divided into:
- single-level;
- two-level;
- three-level;
- multilevel.
single level varieties are classic panels in the shape of the ceiling. They practically do not have a complex decor; for greater expressiveness and giving relief, they are decorated with a ceiling plinth, moldings, cornices, small inserts imitating plaster moldings.
To give versatility and relief, they complicate the shape of the metal frame and add drywall(a sheet of lightweight gypsum material, glued on both sides with construction paper or special cardboard). This approach allows you to add variety to the design of tension structures, make the design special, and often even creative.
The difference between two-, three- and multi-level structures is the number of drywall inserts located at different heights relative to the floor.
Small inserts of stretch PVC material with a glossy texture allow the use of seamless technology. Thus you can decorate the ceilings with the material of the same color at different levels without losing the integrity of the film.
Colors and prints
To date, the best shades for tensile structures with a glossy texture are the following:
- beige;
- cream;
- pink;
- Ivory;
- lilac;
- blue;
- yellow;
- coffee with milk;
- turquoise;
- chocolate;
- champagne.
The favorite color scheme is white.: it fills the space with light and harmony, softens any decor. For this reason, today in the decoration of the ceiling with a stretch fabric designers recommend using two-color combinations.
So, it is allowed to use saturated, and sometimes dark tones. It can be a contrast of white with purple, brown, blue, green and even black.
A two-color ceiling is used more often in two-level structures. You can solder two colors or use photo printing.
If the design is more complex, it is recommended to use white with contrasts of related tones. If you want to use a design with a pattern, they try to pick it up in a neutral theme so that when you change the wallpaper or other decor, the atmosphere in the room does not cease to be cozy.
At the same time, the ceiling itself should set the desired mood for the interior.
Large flowers, doves and angels, a photo of a person in perspective, military equipment and aircraft are excluded. Large drawings and incomprehensible colors have a pressing effect, create a feeling of own insignificance.
The theme of the sky is in the spotlight: a daytime version in blue tones with clouds will fill the space with air and lightness, and erase the boundaries of the upper ceiling.
The night sky in the stars or individual constellations, nebulae, with the right lighting, will give you an incredible feeling of unity with something unknown. If the theme of nature and space is alien, you can choose an abstract sketch without overloading the canvas with bright colors.
Simple ornaments, stylization of images, plexus of plant branches are appropriate.
Lighting
To make the glossy material look better in the design of the ceiling, you should choose a small backlight. This can be done using LEDs - modern light sources, which, due to low power consumption and a high coefficient of conversion into light, do not need a substrate during installation. They do not melt the film and shine brightly enough.
The best light inserts in the design are soffits(built-in spotlights), panels, cord and flexible LED strip. However, to eliminate the negative effect of creating glare, it is better to embed lighting in drywall constructions leaving the main canvas intact.
For the effect of twinkling stars, fiber optic strands are used. different thickness. The combination of spotlights with fiber optics allows you to create the effect of three-dimensional tension fabric.
Which is better to choose?
Having chosen a canvas with a glossy texture as the basis for the design, note a few important nuances for yourself: this will help make the interior more harmonious. Start from the purpose of the room. Let this material be environmentally friendly and harmless to everyone, however, in order for it to fit well into a particular room, you will have to take into account the complex reflection effect so that it does not cause discomfort to the household.
- Do not combine glossy film with a complex pattern. If you want to make a special design with a realistic image, use the play of shades in the form of star nebulae and built-in composite lighting.
- If comfort is important to you, give up the mirror texture: you will not be able to relax in any room where there will be such a decor.
- If you want to decorate the bedroom with this material, allow a small insert above the bed or an accent with a transition to the wall at the head of the bed.
- For the kitchen, you can choose a white canvas (its reflectivity is lower), complementing it with a dynamic insert, for example, of a solid green color.
- Saturated colors are allowed for the living room: this room occupies the central part of the house, its design should be special. Large inserts with a glossy texture are appropriate here. However, for softening, combine gloss with matte contrasts.
- For a small room, hallway or corridor, it is preferable to buy a white coating. If there is a catastrophic lack of light in the room, order a photo print with a blue sky and sun rays. Choose a translucent texture: this will make the print realistic with the help of internal illumination.
- Consider the combination of shades of the color palette: do not try to mix the cold tones of a glossy finish with warm ones. They will begin to compete with each other, which will disrupt the harmony of perception.
Consider the nuance: the smaller and darker the room, the lighter the shade of the glossy material should be. The darker it is, the higher the mirror effect, but visually lower the height and width of the walls.
Glossy coatings used in tensile structures require special care. The reason for this is the texture of the film.
- It can be wiped as it gets dirty, using a damp cloth or a semi-dry sponge. This will not do any harm to the material, since water will not be absorbed. The use of chemicals and aggressive abrasives is excluded. Glass cleaner may be used.
- If you need to remove dust, just walk over the surface with a conventional vacuum cleaner.
- For wet cleaning, you need to use a perfectly clean rag or sponge. Otherwise, streaks may remain on the surface after drying, showing the remnants of contaminants. Sometimes, after wet cleaning, you have to use a dry cloth to eliminate this cleaning defect. Excluded pressure on the coating and contact of the film with the base.
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