What types of two-level stretch ceilings are better for the hall? Tips + Photos & Videos

It is possible to well mask the unevenness of the ceiling or any communications, for example, some pipes or wires, with stretch ceilings. At the moment, the standard version of stretch ceilings has undergone some changes and now two-level stretch ceilings have become very popular. They are made from different materials, such an unusual type of ceiling does not leave anyone indifferent.

The room where such a ceiling is installed is being transformed.

Methods for creating two-level ceilings

Ceilings are created in two ways:

1. using drywall;
2. using profiles.

Usually the choice is stopped on the first option, it has a combination of plasterboard construction and stretch ceiling.

Fastening baguettes allow you to make a textured two-level surface and, due to the stretch fabric, you can create any figures on the ceiling and mask any communications.

Materials for two-level ceilings

Several varieties of ceiling decoration materials are produced, when choosing one of them, their features must be taken into account, namely:

• PVC film.

Is the most demanded type of material, which is characterized by low cost and durability.

This material is presented in a wide range of colors and tolerates temperature changes well.

PVC film can be used in rooms where there is high humidity, for example, in a toilet, bathroom or kitchen.

If the ceiling area is too large, then the ceiling sheet is made of strips, welded seams are formed at the joints. The seams are usually not visible.

• Fabric.

The canvas is made of suede, it looks very beautiful. There are no glare on such a canvas, it has a matte surface, but there is one drawback on the material dust accumulates.

The canvases are quite wide, up to five meters, they cover quite large areas and without seams.

Fabric, in contrast to film ceilings, are quite environmentally friendly, made of natural materials, but have a high cost.

Types of stretch ceilings

Varieties of textured ceilings

There are three types of stretch ceilings, depending on from texture :

1. Matt stretch ceiling.

   This type of ceiling practically merges with the decoration in the room, very often such a ceiling is mistaken for a plastered and whitewashed surface. Since the canvas is matte, glare from lamps does not appear on it and the color of this canvas does not change for many years.

The designers use the matte texture most often in classic interiors, sometimes combining them with glossy surfaces, dividing them with plasterboard partitions

1. Mirrored stretch ceiling. Such ceilings will not lose in size, but on the contrary, due to their mirror surface, the ceiling will seem higher. This texture will perfectly fit into small living rooms; due to the ceiling, you can beat any ideas.

In the event that you choose between Chinese quality and European quality, then it is best to purchase ceilings of Italian, Belgian and French production, of course the cost of such materials will be more expensive, but they are of high quality.

1. Glossy stretch ceiling. This type of ceiling also creates a mirror effect, like the previous material, due to this, the living room is transformed and becomes, as it were, more spacious. The glossy ceiling has a small width, for this reason, when installing such a ceiling, welds will be noticeable, but in order to make two-level ceilings it is well suited. Unlike mirrored ceilings, glossy ceilings are cheaper and reflect more and more blurry.

These types of ceilings will allow you to embody any design ideas, of course, the choice of this or that material depends on the style of the living room and the individual taste of the owners of the room.

At the moment, there are many possibilities for the construction of unusual suspended structures.

3D ceilings look very unusual and interesting, because any drawing depicted on such a ceiling will be three-dimensional. Any landscape, white clouds or starry sky, can be recreated using photo printing.

If you make the right illumination and pick up the lamps, then you can enjoy the sky and the stars at night.

Forms of stretch ceilings

There are several options for ceiling structures, they are made of plasterboard and stretch fabric. And so let's take a closer look at each of the forms:

• Recessed form .

It is created due to a structure made of plasterboard made around the perimeter, a round or oval hole is created in the center of this structure, which is closed with a stretch canvas.

This option is suitable for creating a square, star or rectangle.

• ZigZag.

Such a figure on the ceiling allows you to make the zoning of the room.

When choosing such a figure, it can be a stretch canvas and drywall, as well as materials of different texture.

• Tapered shape .

It is best done with a mirror canvas, it smoothly plays with the reflection of interior items.

• Oval shape.

Ovals, which are located on both sides of the room, visually make it longer. And the smooth contours of the oval soothe the look.

Color scheme

Those people who like calm tones and classics can use light pastel tones , and those people who like to experiment, Those can use bright, contrasting tone a.

If the ceiling is glossy, any shade will sparkle with beautiful overflows, and the matte ceiling will add coziness and warmth to the room .

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A dark chocolate or black ceiling will look great with a white plasterboard frame in a mirror or glossy finish. Dark colors on a two-level ceiling do not reduce the size of the room, but on the contrary visually add space.

You can also make two-level ceilings in bright colors, but the living room will look aggressively differently.

It is best to use bright colors in tandem with softer tones.

Ceiling lighting

If you can't imagine a room without chandelier lighting, then get a chandelier. Depending on the design of the ceiling, its color, decor and dimensions will depend.

For a ceiling with an image of a starry sky, spotlights are ideal, if the structures are made of plasterboard, interior lighting is best suited.

Spotlights can be placed on each tier of the ceiling, such lamps are complemented by wall lamps or floor lamps. A properly selected lighting fixture will create harmony in the room and complete the creation of a two-level ceiling.

The ceiling with two levels will give your living room an interesting look and due to the ceiling you can visually increase its size.

You can make the simplest stretch ceiling with your own hands, but you cannot make a two-level stretch ceiling with your own hands and it is best to entrust this business to specialists, because in order to stretch the ceiling they use special equipment.

We hope this information was useful and interesting to you. Good luck