Features and advantages of glossy stretch ceilings

The popularity of suspended ceilings is growing every year and this is easily explained. Stretch ceilings are distinguished not only by their aesthetic appearance, but also by their practicality. More and more, designers are trying to add a small amount of black to the interior.

Black color is always associated with wealth, nobility and elegance. Dark tones look stylish and unconventional, especially if the design is carefully thought out.

Black color combined with bright shades or bed tones is perfect even for the bedroom. If you choose the right color scheme and furniture, a black ceiling will become an original solution for the interior.

Glossy black ceiling - practical and stylish

In any room, regardless of its purpose: bedroom, living room, youth bar or karaoke club, a black ceiling looks stylish. It will not only visually increase the vertical space of the room, but will also mysteriously reflect any kind of light, which will create a cozy and kind of fantastic atmosphere.

What does a glossy snow-white ceiling look like?

The finished canvas is fixed on a durable plastic or metal frame. A flat and smooth surface will be achieved due to the reliable installation of the canvas along the edges. Stretch ceilings in white look great in the interior, and this color is universal and suits all living space designs (bathroom, living room, children's room, bedroom and kitchen).

Please note that a stretch ceiling has the ability to withstand up to 1 quintal, then it is not afraid of it.

Thanks to its reflective quality, the glossy canvas has a mirror effect, which makes it possible to visually expand the room, making it more comfortable and spacious.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the positive parameters of suspended ceilings with a glossy surface are:

Fairly quick installation of the ceiling.
Long service life (more than 10 years).
Possibility to hide unevenness of the main ceiling.
Easy to care for.
Does not cause allergic type reactions.
Excellent decorative qualities.
Versatility of use (suitable for all room styles).
Keeps the room warm.
Will not reduce the size of the room during installation work.
Adds visual volume to the space.
Will create a feeling of freshness.
Excellent compatibility with other finishing materials.
No preparatory activities are required.
There is no accumulation of static electricity.

Despite many advantages, stretched glossy fabrics also have disadvantages, including:
Not suitable for a room with a low ceiling.
Can reflect light from street lights.
A choice of lighting devices with thermal dissipation is required.
High cost of complex structures.

Let's look at what types of canvases there are.

Varieties

There are several types of tension fabrics, and the distinctive property will be the surface structure.

Glossy

A glossy white stretch ceiling has the highest reflectivity. Such a canvas can create a solemn atmosphere in the room, visually expanding the space. With this ceiling decoration, the atmosphere will become positive, and the room will become much more comfortable and brighter. You will find a photo of a glossy snow-white ceiling with lamps below. A snow-white stretch glossy ceiling is an ideal solution for rooms that lack a natural feel. If you decorate it with lamps with daylight, you can get not only a cozy atmosphere in the room, but also originality, arranging them in a complex and unusual way. The only limitation when using a snow-white gloss ceiling is in rooms with tall and massive furniture, since when it is reflected on the surface of the canvas there will be a feeling of crampedness and discomfort. The glossy snow-white ceiling with lamps looks quite impressive.

Matte

This version of a snow-white stretch ceiling is one of the most popular, and it is also perfect for decorating modern ordinary interiors. This coating looks like a perfectly plastered surface, and can be advantageously used for spacious rooms. In a large number of cases, matte fabric is made in film form. This type of finish has an increased degree of resistance to changes in deformation, flooding and cracks. An undeniable advantage is the absence of glare on the surface, long service life and resistance to temperature changes. If we compare it with fabric, then the matte film coating significantly surpasses it in terms of performance properties. Matte-type canvases fit perfectly into rooms with Baroque, Boho and Provence styles.

Please note that the combination of a glossy and matte stretch ceiling in a multi-level design looks very beautiful. It is extremely harmonious to use when decorating a ceiling surface with smooth lines and transitions.

Satin

Such a compromise solution in the design of the ceiling can radiate a soft glow despite the fact that there is no mirror effect. The texture of the coating strongly resembles cotton fabric, which explains the active use of linens in living rooms and bedrooms. An interesting fact is that the shade of satin fabric can be different, and everything will depend on the viewing angle. The satin-type texture of the stretch fabric will look advantageous in tandem with textile-type decorative pillows, upholstered pieces of furniture and heavy curtains. It can also be perfectly combined with velvety or silky surfaces. Typically, satin fabric can be seen in a children's room, with a shabby chic stylistic solution. Thus, a textile-type texture, which is played with pink and white elements, will create a feeling of lightness, fluffiness and softness of the existing objects in the room.

Helpful advice! The suspended satin ceiling itself is luxurious and expensive, and if you decorate it with forged lamps, the result will exceed all expectations. It will be unusual and aristocratic.

Design Variations

Stretch ceilings can be of different levels, where all design options have their own advantages and disadvantages. They must be taken into account in order to achieve the desired result:
Single-level - this model is budget-friendly for suspended ceilings, and also makes it possible to create a perfectly flat surface in a classic design. It is often selected for decorating small rooms. Among the advantages of the design are the simplicity of installation work, as well as accessibility. Such ceilings will not take away the height in small rooms, but the downside will be the lack of originality, and there is also no sophistication in the design.
Two-level - this design will perfectly zone the space, and a 2-level ceiling makes it possible to combine textures, colors, and here it is possible to implement all design solutions. But it is not so easy to maintain, and the height of the room is also reduced.
Multi-level - if you want to effectively transform a room, adjust the geometry, then a ceiling structure with several levels is the optimal solution. But as for the price, such a design will be very expensive, and caring for it also has certain difficulties. It is recommended to install such a ceiling in spacious and high rooms.

Let's consider where a white glossy stretch ceiling with lamps would be best suited.

The practical side of a black stretch ceiling

In general, a black glossy ceiling in practical terms is no different from stretch fabrics of other colors:

1. Convenience. Installing such a ceiling makes it possible to hide all the builders' shortcomings and unevenness, and also allows you to get a ceiling of the required color, shape and texture without extra costs.

2. Security. The materials from which these ceilings are made are absolutely safe and have passed all the necessary tests, which is confirmed by the relevant documents; the canvases also meet sanitary requirements.

What is a glossy stretch ceiling?

Glossy stretch ceiling is a covering made of soldered vinyl film. Such a surface is characterized by ideal smoothness, is not afraid of changes in temperature and air humidity levels, is capable of changing color depending on the lighting and retains its quality characteristics without changes for a long time.

Typically, glossy ceiling coverings are made of PVC - a heavy-duty and lightweight synthetic film, but there is another option for a glossy coating - a satin ceiling.

Satin stretch ceiling is a micro-rough fabric, which in its technical characteristics is similar to a matte coating, and in appearance is similar to a glossy ceiling. Distinctive features of a satin ceiling from a glossy coating include:

resistance to mechanical stress - the film ceiling tears and deforms from the slightest puncture; satin models are not afraid of such damage;
installation of a satin ceiling does not require the use of special equipment , so installation can be done without calling specialists;
lack of long-term waterproof qualities , which is why such models are not recommended for use in the kitchen, bathroom and rooms with high humidity;
high cost compared to PVC ceilings , which is due to the use of higher quality materials for the manufacture of the coating;
special conditions for care during operation - while PVC models can simply be wiped with a dry cloth, dirt on the satin finish will require cleaning using special products.

Interesting design solutions

Thanks to the black glossy ceiling, you can create a real starry sky in the room. Spotlights placed in a chaotic manner or at a strict distance from each other will act as stars, and the gloss will give the necessary reflection.

It will be especially romantic if you place special crystal light bulbs - they create diffused and playful light, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.

In combination with a black ceiling, a contrasting large ceiling chandelier will look especially stylish. You should not get carried away with elaborate lamps against the background of such a ceiling - it may look out of place and the black ceiling will lose all its charm.

It is important to know! Such a ceiling design will not fit into a wooden design!
If the ceiling height allows, then an LED chandelier with long luminous threads will create a truly fabulous atmosphere. In some cases, a defiant interior will also look stylish: a black ceiling will be emphasized by very bright wallpaper, and the room will look playful and funny. A similar design solution is suitable for a playroom or children's room.

Advantages of a glossy stretch ceiling

Among the numerous design options for stretched fabrics, many choose glossy options, and this is not without reason. Glossy stretch ceilings, compared to matte ones, have a wider range of colors ; moreover, sharp and high-quality patterns are obtained on such a surface. In addition, the glossy ceiling differs from other options for stretch fabrics in the following features:

the film sheet is very light, so the process of installing the structure will not cause any special problems;
the film canvas is waterproof and quite durable , it can withstand up to 100 liters of water, this will protect your apartment from flooding from above;
the glossy ceiling is not susceptible to mold and does not allow dust to pass through , so the surface will remain in perfect condition for a long time;
the special texture of the ceiling surface has soundproofing properties , thanks to which you will be protected from extraneous neighbors' sounds;
due to the ideal smoothness of the coating, such ceilings have a reflective effect , which contributes to high-quality scattering of rays and makes the room brighter;
the tension structure is mounted at a certain distance (at least 10 cm) from the main ceiling, and communication connections and cables can be hidden in the gap between the canvas and the wall;
a film ceiling requires minimal maintenance during operation - unlike a fabric ceiling, which will have to be cleaned with special means, a PVC ceiling only needs to be wiped 1-2 times every six months with a dry cloth;
The glossy finish has a lot of design options , which allows you to choose a ceiling for any style and design of the room.

Such a considerable list of advantages makes glossy ceilings a priority among other options for tension structures.

In what rooms is a black ceiling appropriate?

As usual, black ceilings are used in public places:

• Night clubs;

• Cafes/bars/restaurants;

• Cinema halls;

• Concert halls.

But even in an apartment, black gloss can be a real design find, of course, if it fits into the stylistic design. Most often, black ceilings are found in bedrooms, living rooms, halls or bathrooms. Although such ceilings are rarely used in bedrooms, it is preferable to use warmer colors for the relaxation area, which relax and induce sleep.

Which ceilings are popular: glossy or matte?

Despite all the variety in the choice of suspended ceilings, glossy options, in comparison with matte and fabric ones, are recognized as more popular among consumers. Their advantages are obvious, because consumers recognize a presentable appearance as the main criterion when choosing suspended ceilings in a glossy design. Also among the undoubted advantages it is worth noting that glossy ceilings increase the space in rooms with low walls.

A wide range of color options allows you to implement any designer’s ideas in a single or multi-level format, enhancing the effect with two or more shades.

Is it worth installing glossy ceiling coverings in an apartment?

It is believed that the choice and use of glossy ceilings in a room is a matter of taste and individual choice of each owner. If we put aside the emotional side of the issue, then any specialist will point out at least several positive qualities of a ceiling covering with an almost mirror-like surface quality:

A reflective ceiling helps keep the room warm;
The smooth, almost mirror-like surface perfectly reflects air currents, so all odors in the room disappear very quickly;
From a design perspective, the gloss overhead makes the ceiling look more stylish.

In addition, most people perceive glossy shine as something very positive, not to mention the fact that many people prefer a sunbeam reflected on the ceiling than an indistinct blurry spot of light on a matte finish. In this sense, glossy photo ceilings look more impressive and attractive.