Vinyl stretch ceilings with matte and glossy textures are very popular among Russian consumers. They are relatively inexpensive, practical and quite beautiful. However, not only matte or glossy surfaces can become a model of attractiveness and harmony in the interior design of any living space. There are many other, no less interesting textures suspended ceilings, which are actively used in modern interiors. In this article we would like to draw your attention to satin stretch ceilings, as well as the pros and cons of their use. Moreover, today they have received sufficient recognition and are quite capable of competing in terms of the number of orders with glossy and matte products.
These ceilings in their texture resemble something between matte and glossy films. They imitate a pleasant-looking satin fabric, characterized by a soft, unobtrusive shine. Moreover, the radiance of the film does not always appear, but only under the rays of natural or artificial lighting. This lighting effect allows you to create a special atmosphere in noble and luxurious interiors classical direction.
Satin stretch ceilings belong to the category of vinyl products, therefore they have all their advantages. Namely:
- durability (warranty - up to 10 years, service life - up to 50 years);
- waterproof (can be used in rooms with high humidity, with high vaporization, they can easily tolerate even large floods - they can withstand up to 100 liters of water per 1 sq.m);
- ease of care (they are easy to wipe off dust and even wash);
- quick installation (a simple one-level design of such ceilings is installed within 3-4 hours);
- high functionality (with their help you can create ceilings with completely unimaginable configurations, skillfully masking any defects in the base surface and various communications);
- environmental friendliness and fire safety(certified fabrics do not emit odors, are non-toxic, and do not support combustion);
- affordable price (satin films, along with matte products, have the lowest cost among all types of suspended ceilings).
Advantages of satin texture of stretch ceilings
Satin coatings have many special qualities unique to themselves. For example, they do not reflect much light falling on their surface. This makes it possible to use these designs in cases where glossy surfaces seem too rich and pretentious. Satin, in contrast, looks much more stylish and calm. There are no glares from lighting fixtures that irritate the eyes on its surface. This is especially important in small rooms.
Matte surfaces are often used in office spaces or shops. They are considered universal and simple. However, if you want to change the usual canons a little and give the interior originality, but at the same time not go too far beyond the established boundaries, then satin canvases will come in handy. They will fit well into both the interior of a strict office and the design of a delicate living room.
Like any other vinyl products, these ceilings come in many colors. The range of the famous German company Pongs is about 30 shades. So it is possible to choose not just standard colors, but those that suit you and are suitable for a specific environment. For example, you can combine a satin surface with a carpet on the floor, the color of the walls or various elements of the room's decoration. Currently, shades of these ceilings such as blue, pistachio, gray and, of course, white are especially popular.
It is worth noting that the joining seams are not so visible on the satin texture. But soldering canvases simply cannot be avoided if you need to decorate a large area of the ceiling, for example, in a restaurant hall, in a clothing store or in the lobby of an administrative building.
This is not to say that these coatings have many disadvantages. Probably, like any type of film surface, they simply combine some features that are easily compensated by a large number of advantages.
They are afraid of extremely low and high temperatures, as well as mechanical impacts from sharp objects. That is, they can only be used in rooms heated in winter, protected from hot lamps (with powerful incandescent lamps or halogen appliances), and not pierced or cut with a knife, awl, or scissors. However, even damaged satin fabric can in some cases be revived. It is only important that the defect is small (puncture - up to 2 mm, cut - up to 10 cm), and rescue measures must be taken as soon as possible, before the film breaks under the force of tension.
You can order a satin stretch ceiling for your interior from the Asta Manufactura company. Our designers will help you decide on the color of the canvas, as well as the configuration of the ceiling system. For stretch PVC film For this texture, we recommend that you take care of creating interesting lighting. With its help, the beauty and sophistication of the satin ceiling will be fully revealed. Our specialists will also help with the organization of lighting.
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