Stretch ceilings are used in almost any room. To date, the characteristics of the stretch fabric are resistant to almost any influences. Accordingly, this allows you to use the material in the bathroom, where high humidity is present, and at low temperatures. You can safely predict that in a few years stretch ceilings will be actively installed in a large number of apartments. And all because the stretch ceiling is incredibly practical and universal.
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However, not all people know that the stretch canvas looks great in any room, since most often it is installed in the living room. Recently, a trend has appeared, which is based on the installation of stretch ceilings right in the bathroom. This is an excellent solution that makes the presented space very attractive.
In this material, we will talk about the installation of suspended ceilings in the hallway. Again, many people believe that a stretch ceiling is unlikely to look good in the hallway. It is necessary to say in advance that there really is the probability of creating a non -attractive design, but with the proper approach, everything must turn out, and it is precisely the hallway that the guests will pay the most attention.
The main features of using a stretch ceiling in the hallway
First of all, it is worth understanding that the hallway is a “face” of the entire apartment. Of course, it is precisely to her that the guests of the dwelling pay attention to her. Accordingly, the stretch ceiling focuses on itself, and ultimately this element is a general impression of space.
In addition, as we have already said, it is not as simple to create an unattractive design of the hallway based on a stretch ceiling as it might seem at first glance.
In such a situation, first of all, you need to pay attention to the texture of the surface of the stretch ceiling:
- Glossy canvas. This, of course, is the most popular option that differs not only in mirror properties, but also with a visual expansion of space. This is exactly what is needed in the hallway, where there is often enough space. It is especially good if the selected stretch ceiling is combined with the color of the walls. However, the subtleties that allow you to visually expand the space are actually a lot, and all of them need to be studied. We will talk about this further.
- Matte canvas. This option is most often used in those passers -by where there are high ceilings. In this situation, the room will look really attractive and solid. You also need to know that matte suspended ceilings are often used in classical design, where there are no very ambiguous experimental solutions. On the same ceiling, you can safely place a lamp, which will give a coziness room.
Types of the canvas
Much depends on the type of stretch material. It must be borne in mind that quite often new solutions related to the type of canvas appear on the market, so it is quite difficult to keep up with original variations of products.
It should be separately noted stretch fabrics based on fabric. These are good surfaces that are ideal precisely into the framework of classic interiors. In some ways, such material resembles silk, and this is what captivates consumers. However, often such ceilings are used for large rooms, since only on the basis of this canvas can a seamless surface with a tissue texture. At the same time, do not forget that fabric ceilings are significantly more expensive than film, therefore, it may make sense to think about your choice well. As for the positive aspects of tissue stretch material, its excellent environmental friendliness can be noted. This is positive news for those who treat new materials with apprehension. It can also be noted that the installation of tissue material is much easier than a film.
Film canvases can be very diverse. Almost every year there are more and more options for this material on the market, and all of them look good in certain rooms.
Color compositions
The choice of the color of the canvas is very important. The hallway is exactly the room where you can use almost any colors. However, it is necessary to approach this issue reasonably. Most often, neutral solutions are used, which harmoniously look with other components of the interior. For example, for visual expansion of space, you need to use light and bright colors of the canvas.
Quite often, the apartment is a whole design composition, so the colors should be approximately the same. In this situation, everything is quite simple.
Dark tones can also emphasize the exquisite style of the dwelling, but you need to understand that the black canvas can visually reduce the already modest space, so such solutions should be treated with caution.
Well, at the very end, you should say a few words about photo printing. This solution allows you to transfer almost any drawings to the ceiling. However, this design should only be resorted to if the overall design of the room corresponds to this. Most often, various abstract images are applied to stretch fabrics, which attract attention.
Lighting the hallway
If it comes to choosing a stretch ceiling for the hallway, it is necessary to pay special attention to lighting. It often turns out that unsuccessfully equipped lighting makes the space uncomfortable. To avoid this, of course, you should turn to the help of specialists who are well versed in such things. In fact, everything is quite simple here.
First of all, it must be borne in mind that too much lighting in the hallway is not the best solution. This is especially bad if this room has small dimensions. In large rooms, you can safely hang a large chandelier, which will easily illuminate the entire space.
The main task that is facing us is the creation of a fully lighting, which is enough for the entire hallway. For this, for example, you can take one large lamp, as well as several point light sources. In this case, you need to place all these components wisely. The most successful is the solution in which the large lamp is located in the middle of the room, and spot lamps are installed around the perimeter. If the ceiling is glossy, you need to ensure that there are no too many glare from the light. This is a common problem that is very difficult to avoid. The design of the lamp should be such that the light is directed not at the canvas, but at the floor. It not only looks more beautiful, but also much safer. The bulb releases heat, which can easily damage the ceiling. In this regard, the most safe are ordinary chandeliers in which light sources are located at a certain distance from the ceiling. If the ceiling is low, then it should be controlled so that the light does not become a problem.
Point lamps are used in all rooms where there are suspended ceilings. The thing is that they decorate the room, especially if original rims are located around the light source.
Arrangement of backlight
In order to emphasize the exquisite style of the room, of course, will not prevent you from installing high -quality backlight. To date, the variety of such products is simply colossal. This is the most serious problem, since it is very difficult to choose something most suitable.
And the backlights of suspended ceilings exist as follows:
- hidden;
- decorative;
- color.
It is also necessary to mention that recently a LED tape has been used very often. It is easy enough to install on the surface of the ceiling.
I must say that often the backlight is used only in cases where the ceiling has several levels. Thus, it becomes possible to focus on one or another sector of the stretch ceiling without any problems. If the ceiling consists exclusively of the ceiling, then the backlight, most likely, will be a little superfluous.
Hidden backlights simply hide under the elements of the canvas. It seems that there is no light source anywhere. To install such elements, you will need the help of specialists, since the matter is quite subtle.
Color lighting is appropriate in cases where we have a stretch ceiling with an original color. It can be just a bright image, or one juicy color version. If the combination is really good, then the ceiling will attract the attention of the guests.
Most often, lights are installed above the doors. This is a kind of illumination of the zone, which allows you to find the desired object even if the main light is turned off. But first of all, this is still a decorative element that definitely attracts attention.
It is also very important to make the backlight perfectly combined with the main lighting of the room. If the hallway is too narrow, then this will be difficult enough, so you should choose one thing. In some cases, there may not be any need for full lighting, in this situation you need to get high -power LED backlight so that you can at least be oriented in space. Also, do not forget that light can fall into the hallway from other rooms, which greatly simplifies the situation. In addition, the lamp can be placed directly on the wall.
The process of installing a stretch ceiling in the hallway
By and large, the process of installing a stretch ceiling in the hallway is very similar to a similar process in the living room or kitchen. However, here everyone has some subtleties that we make sense to say a few words.
First of all, it should be noted that often the halls are narrow rooms in which it is difficult to carry out a repair process. Of course, the stretch ceiling itself is not so easy to mount. So that in such a situation no problems arise, it is necessary to seek help from specialists. Also, one should not forget that to install the canvas, it is necessary to heat it to a certain temperature. There are some problems in the narrow space with this.
The rest of the process consists of approximately the following points:
- At the very beginning, ceiling marking is carried out. To do this, you need to use a regular pencil, but a laser device is involved as a device that indicates the right level. In extreme cases, you can limit yourself to the usual building level. Along with this, it is necessary to measure the corners of the room.
- Now it's time to mount a fixing profile around the perimeter of the room. The most important thing here is to make an accurate installation, and in this we will come in handy for the recently carried out marking. The profile is mounted on the basis of dowels.
- Next, we need a heat gun that will increase the air temperature in the room. At this stage, it is necessary to make sure that in the hallway it reaches 40 degrees. It should be borne in mind that in this process it is very important to observe caution, since at a too high temperature the canvas can be damaged.
- Now it is necessary to start fastening the stretch fabric. To do this, use a regular spatula. At the same time, you can activate the heat gun and warm the air to 60 degrees. Thus, any traces of irregularities or bubbles disappear. However, in this case, it is important not to overdo it, since too high temperatures also negatively affect the quality of the ceiling coating.
- At the same time, you can install lighting systems, but you must first take care of the supply of the desired wires.
Within several days, no temperature drops in the hallway should not be allowed. Next, you can use the room in the same mode.
