Stretch ceiling brands The best manufacturers of stretch ceilings: which company to choose The best PVC stretch ceilings

Updated: 09/18/2019 22:30:15

Judge: Boris Mendel

*Overview of the best in the opinion of the editors of the site. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Very quickly gained popularity in Russia this type of finish, such as stretch ceilings. Consumers immediately appreciated the ideal surface evenness, durability, high installation speed, minimal inconvenience in terms of rearranging furniture and cleaning the premises. Foreign and domestic manufacturers offer systems from different materials, the variety of textures and colors is striking. It is difficult for an inexperienced buyer to make the right choice, so expert advice will be useful.

How to choose a stretch ceiling

1. Canvas type. Today, there are three types of canvases on the market for finishing materials. The most affordable and popular is PVC film. It is often used by owners of private houses and apartments to decorate kitchens, baths, bathrooms and some living quarters. Bedrooms and children's rooms are preferably finished with eco-friendly satin fabrics. In large rooms, you can make a seamless ceiling by using a fabric based on polyester and polyurethane. Only the price of such material is quite high.
2. Texture. Any stretch ceiling has its own texture. Matte surfaces create an imitation of the base, with a perfectly even layer of putty. This texture is best suited for spacious rooms with a classic interior. The modern style of decoration involves the use of glossy stretch ceilings. Such canvases visually enlarge cramped rooms.
3. Colour. In different rooms, ceiling coverings with a certain palette of colors will look harmonious. The most popular is the white canvas. It is suitable for most interiors, calmly affects the psyche, combined with inserts based on photo printing. For the bedroom, romantic shades such as pink, blue and beige are suitable. But bright ceilings (green, purple, orange, blue) will be appropriate in children's rooms. Dark colors are used in the decoration of offices.
4. Installation features. The disadvantages of stretch ceilings experts include the fear of high temperatures and sharp objects. During operation, mechanical damage rarely occurs, but at the installation stage it is quite simple to spoil an expensive canvas. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately determine the number and location of lamps, cornices and other interior elements. Another nuance is important to consider at the stage of designing a ceiling finish - this is the gap between the base and the canvas. If you plan to install built-in lights, you will have to sacrifice the height of the room.
5. Additional features. Stretch ceilings are versatile, but some products have unique properties. Music lovers should take a closer look at acoustic canvases. They combine sound and heat insulation qualities. For tenants with low immunity, antibacterial sheets are best suited. And in industrial premises or laboratories, it is recommended to install moisture- and frost-resistant ceilings with high resistance to pollution.

We have selected in our review the 15 best manufacturers of stretch ceilings. Their products are widely represented in the domestic market. The rating is based on the opinion of the expert community and consumer feedback.

Which ceiling is better - plasterboard, stretch or rack

Type of ceiling finish	Advantages	disadvantages
Drywall	Affordable cost Possibility of self-assembly maintainability You can create multi-level structures	Low moisture resistance; Lengthy installation process
Stretch ceiling	Wide selection of fabrics and colors Quick installation High moisture resistance Minimum furniture movement	Installed by experts only Requires special equipment and tools High price
Rack construction	Easily masked communications Affordable price Easy installation You can change individual elements	Accumulation of dirt in joints Reducing the height of the room Furniture needs to be rearranged

Rating of the best manufacturers of stretch ceilings

Nomination	place	manufacturer	rating
The best PVC stretch ceilings	1		4.9
	2		4.8
	3		4.8
	4		4.7
	5		4.7
	6		4.7
	7		4.6
	8		4.6
	9		4.5
	10		4.5
The best satin stretch ceilings	1		4.8
The best fabric stretch ceilings	1		4.9
	2		4.8
	3		4.7

The best PVC stretch ceilings

PVC film is the most popular material in Russia for ceiling decoration. The canvas has an affordable price, manufacturers offer many colors, there are matte or glossy surfaces. The PVC products of the following brands were highly rated by the experts.

Barrisol

A unique interior in a room can be created with the help of Barrisol stretch ceilings. Experts call the products of the French brand the benchmark in the field of ceiling decoration. The company occupies a leading position in the European market due to the durable and beautiful material. The manufacturer offers 6 texture options, about 90 colors, as well as a 12-year warranty. If we add to this environmental friendliness (A +) and ease of use, then the products become attractive in terms of design and reliability.

Some users may be put off by the high price, but be aware that Barrisol stretch ceilings are easily dismantled and can be reused. The brand becomes the winner in our rating.

Advantages

• high quality;
• the possibility of reuse;
• rich assortment;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• high price.

Alkor Draka

An excellent combination of European quality and a rich assortment is inherent in Alkor Draka stretch ceilings. This Dutch company is part of the well-known international holding Vulcan. The history of the company began in 1947, since then the main specialization of the trademark has been the production of PVC film. Employees of the company can boast of rich experience, which is complemented by modern technologies. Experts gave the brand the second place in our rating for excellent quality, ease of care, variety of colors and textures.

Domestic users flatter about environmental friendliness, the film does not absorb odors and does not attract dust. For any interior, it is possible to choose a film that is suitable in color and texture.

Advantages

• multistage quality control;
• 8 invoices;
• 100 colors;
• ease of maintenance.

disadvantages

• high price.

EXTENZO

High fashion products include EXTENZO stretch ceilings. They are designed for a wide range of applications, from living rooms to public institutions. Experts identified several important features, due to which the brand got into the top three of our rating. Tension systems do not reduce the height of the room, the gap between the ceiling and the film is only 3 mm. The manufacturer offers over 120 color palettes and 12 types. These are classic options (glossy, matte), and artistic, and antibacterial.

Users have no complaints about the quality of the French PVC film. But the work of the Russian representative office leaves much to be desired.

Advantages

• minimum gap between the ceiling and the film;
• a wide selection of colors and varieties;
• resistance to ultraviolet;
• long service life.

disadvantages

• the smell lasts for a long time;
• there are complaints about the work of the Russian representative office.

Lackfolie

German stretch ceilings Lackfolie are able to add zest to any interior. They will harmoniously fit both into a living space and into a restaurant, hotel or shop. The company is a leader in Germany in the production of PVC film and stretch ceilings. The largest representative offices of the company are located in Switzerland, France and Russia. The manufacturer pays much attention to safety and environmental friendliness, this applies to both the selection of raw materials and the introduction of advanced technologies. To ensure high quality products, strict control is carried out at each stage of production.

A lot of positive feedback from Russian consumers allowed the brand to get into our rating. The disadvantages include the high price and persistent smell.

Advantages

• elegant design;
• simple care;
• high quality;
• safety and environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• high price;
• The smell does not disappear for several days.

RENOLIT

The German company RENOLIT has been producing PVC films for over 65 years. The brand's products are used in various industries, from construction to healthcare. The company has patented a unique technology for the manufacture of stretch ceilings, it is based on high-quality raw materials and modern equipment. In the manufacturer's catalog, the most demanding consumer will find a suitable version of the stretch ceiling. Only color palettes, there are about 200 pieces. Experts note resistance to burning, lack of smell and defects.

Users are satisfied with the quality of the film, fire and antifungal properties, durability. Only the transfer of production to China upsets domestic buyers somewhat.

Advantages

• good quality;
• resistance to burning;
• bioresistance;
• wide color palette.

disadvantages

• high price;
• Chinese production.

PTCM Polyplast

Compared to other European manufacturers of stretch ceilings, the Belgian company PTCM Polyplast offers affordable prices to the Russian consumer. When choosing films of this brand, some features should be considered. The minimum gap between the ceiling and the film will be from 3 to 5 cm. The installation process can take about 4 to 8 hours. With the help of Belgian systems, it is possible to implement both single-level finishes and multi-level structures. There are also fashionable canvases with a 3D effect in the catalog.

Advantages

• wide scope of application;
• affordable prices;
• variety of films;
• moisture resistance.

disadvantages

• large gap;
• Chinese production.

Pongs

The German brand Pongs has a good reputation in Europe and Russia. The manufacturer has accumulated rich experience over a hundred years of production of PVC films and plastics. The company's factories are constantly upgrading equipment, introducing new technologies. Particular attention is paid to the environmental friendliness of products. The range includes glossy, matte and satin fabrics. The widest film that is supplied to the Russian market has a size of 3.25 m. If the seller offers large overall canvases under this brand, then this will be a fake.

The brand has earned a place in our ranking due to German quality and environmental friendliness. Fire safety is confirmed by the corresponding certificate. There are no complaints about the quality of the material on the forums, but not everyone is satisfied with the price.

Advantages

• stable quality;
• ease of installation;
• good specularity;
• simple care.

disadvantages

• high price;
• film width is limited.

MSD

A worthy place in various ratings is occupied by the Chinese brand MSD. Stretch ceilings of this manufacturer are famous for their high quality at an affordable price. Film materials are absolutely safe, they have an A + environmental class, which is confirmed by the ISO certificate. Some European manufacturers of stretch ceilings order film from a Chinese holding company. Experts note the innovative approach of MSD, it was she who became the first to produce canvases with a width of 5.1 m. The company constantly develops and introduces new lines of stretch ceilings.

Domestic users managed to evaluate the quality of Chinese MSD stretch ceilings. Praise deserves affordable price, environmental friendliness, ease of use and maintenance. Of the minuses, the presence of stains on the canvases can be noted.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• good quality;
• rich color palette;
• variety of invoices.

disadvantages

• spots on the film.

SAROS DESIGN

The SAROS DESIGN company began its activity with the supply of stretch ceilings from Europe to the domestic market. But already in 2000, the company established its own production. Today, decorative canvases are made not only at production sites in Russia, but also in Estonia, Ukraine, and Germany. Thanks to this approach, the manufacturer managed to reduce the lead time for orders, as well as constantly monitor the quality of stretch ceilings. Experts pay attention to the modern approach to clients, the company has developed a mobile application in which you can create stretch ceiling projects.

Advantages

• beautiful designs;
• good quality;
• attentive attitude to customers;
• prompt execution of orders.

disadvantages

• bad smell;
• installation difficulties.

Ecofole

A rather young player in the market of stretch ceilings is Ecofole. The German manufacturer joined the fierce struggle for the consumer only in 2007. At first, the company produced products for packaging, waterproofing, and renovation of premises. Since 2010, film materials have been used as ceiling decoration. Ecofole stretch ceilings appeared on the Russian market in 2012. Today, there are official representative offices of the brand in 18 cities. According to the manufacturer, about 80% of the audience are buyers from Russia.

Advantages

• orientation to the Russian market;
• good assortment (3 textures, 64 colors);
• stylish design;
• acceptable price.

disadvantages

• many fakes in the domestic market.

The best satin stretch ceilings

Weightlessness, original texture and rich color - these are the main advantages of satin stretch ceilings. To create the canvas, natural materials such as silk, wool and cotton are used. The fibers are twisted and intertwined, forming a radiant structure. Experts identified one brand that produces satin finishes.

Arridel

Experts call Arridel satin stretch ceilings the standard of reliability and aesthetics. Today in the world no one can reach the level of a French manufacturer. The Russian consumer is offered a wide palette of colors, in which the most demanding buyer will find his own color. Arridel stretch ceilings are suitable for decorating studios, restaurants and living rooms. Due to the fragmentary reflection of light, the ceiling surface looks elegant both in natural light and in the case of backlighting. The material has even a small sound absorption coefficient (0.4).

The brand becomes the winner in this nomination of the rating for durability (up to 50 years), environmental friendliness (A) and high strength. The disadvantages include the high price and narrow canvases (up to 220 cm).

Advantages

• noble shine;
• durability;
• environmental friendliness;
• silky texture.

disadvantages

• high price;
• narrow canvases.

The best fabric stretch ceilings

Fabric-based stretch ceilings are in demand for the effect of a putty surface. The canvas is made of polyester, which is impregnated with polyurethane. The disadvantage of the material is the high price. Experts have identified several brands.

Clipso

Clipso is the world leader in the production of fabric stretch ceilings. The French company began its activity in 1997, its products immediately became popular. Experts note such properties of fabric fabrics as high quality, versatility of use and durability. The manufacturer offers the Russian consumer a wide range of textures and colors. In a classic interior, seamless white surfaces will look harmonious. Shiny or colored materials will help to give the room a uniqueness. For special conditions in the catalog there are antibacterial, moisture-resistant and dirt-proof cloths. Product quality is confirmed by ISO 9001 certificates.

Advantages

• high quality;
• durability;
• moisture resistance;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• high price.

Cerutti Next

Cerutti Next fabric stretch ceilings stand out with their originality. The Italian manufacturer pays a lot of attention to multilayer acoustic structures. Seamless multi-layer canvases up to 5 m wide stand out from the acoustic coatings of competitors. On the reverse side of the canvas there is a layer of polymer, and the front side is made in the form of a standard matte finish. According to experts, the brand deserves a high place in our rating for its uniqueness, high moisture and frost resistance, and durability. The device of a stretch ceiling will solve not only the problem of sound insulation, but also reduce heat loss in the room.

Reviews of domestic users prevented the Italian brand from overtaking the leader. They are unhappy with the unpleasant smell of rubber, which the canvas emits for a long time.

Advantages

• good sound insulation;
• reduction of heat loss;
• durability;
• moisture and frost resistance.

disadvantages

• bad smell.

Descor

The German company Descor produces fabric ceilings that successfully combine an affordable price and excellent technical characteristics. The manufacturer's assortment includes canvases with a width of 3.2 to 5.2 m. In most living rooms, it will be possible to create a beautiful seamless ceiling covering. Experts included the brand in our rating for environmental friendliness and fire safety. The light weight of the material helps to save on the profile. Descor fabrics are anti-counterfeit, the stripes are fringed with "D-Premium Made in Germany" inscription.

The weak side of the German manufacturer is a modest range of fabrics. The Russian consumer is offered only 30 color schemes. Users liked the elasticity of the material, which easily takes on complex shapes.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• German quality;
• environmental friendliness;
• ease.

disadvantages

• a modest selection of colors.

Attention! This rating is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The country where the material is made necessarily leaves a mark on its “character”. This is especially true for stretch ceilings. For example, canvases from France do not differ in large width, but please with variety, and domestic brands are affordable in price, but stingy in choice.

It is believed that stretch ceilings originated in ancient Greece and Rome. But it was a real fabric, more precisely, thin silk, which was used to decorate the surface of the ceiling in the luxurious houses of the nobility. The cradle of modern PVC ceilings is France. By the way, the quality of European paintings is still recognized as a leader.

Country manufacturer of fabric for stretch ceiling - France

Confirming their primacy in the invention of PVC sheets, French brands give a record guarantee for sheets - 15 years, and the film boasts the highest degree of fire resistance. Under the influence of high temperature, it does not burn, but only melts. The country of Hugo is famous for its variety of design solutions. Prices for standard French canvases start from 500 rubles / m². For a designer exclusive - from 1000 rubles / m². The maximum width of French films is 2.25 m.

Barrisol Company

It is this brand, which has been supplying the market with its exclusive developments for almost 40 years, that is the author of the first film stretch ceiling. During its existence, the organization has received about 30 patents for its own inventions, including the first printed canvas and the first 3D ceiling. One of the main advantages of the brand is the quality of paintings of rare materials. For example, there is a material whose acoustic properties make it possible to make the speech of people in the room more intelligible due to holes on the surface of the material invisible to the eye.

The brand's products are represented by a wide range of colors (more than 150 different colors and shades), have several types of stylized textures. Recently, new films of the "Mirror" series with 100% reflection coefficient have appeared in the brand's line. Experience is expensive, which is confirmed by the manufacturer's pricing policy. Barrisol can be called the most expensive brand on the market.

Company SEF

SEF is three years younger than the Barrisol brand (35 years). Unlike the "big sister", she focuses on standard canvases. Among the unusual developments are all kinds of suede textures from pastel to extremely bright.

Company NewMat

NewMat closes the top three of the oldest manufacturers of stretch ceilings in Europe (24 years), the brand is distinguished by the richest selection of non-standard textures and innovative developments. The Newmat product line is available in over 300 shades. Notable textures include: canvases with the effect of glitter, sand, with imitation of marble, suede, wood, metal and plaster, Fashion (baroque ceilings), films in the style of the 60s, “nature motifs”, “camouflage”. Batinewline stretch ceilings are used for both ceiling and wall installation.

Among the brightest inventions are canvases with Newgraphic print (the image penetrates the structure of the material, providing an unsurpassed full-color picture), Newacoustic (perforated films that absorb sound). The Batinewline series are ceilings suitable for installation outdoors or in unheated spaces.

L'ETE Company

The L'ETE brand is distinguished by its super-concern for the environmental friendliness of its products. The company encourages the return of used PVC products to specialized recycling centers and strictly monitors the safety of components. Another difference of the brand is the widest among the “French” canvases: 2.25 m. This is 5 cm wider than that of competitors.

Company CTN

CTN has been manufacturing for over 30 years and is involved in the development of EU standards for decorative fabrics. Prices are lower than those of well-known competitors, due to a smaller assortment. In addition to the usual options, there is only one non-standard - a light-transmitting film "transparent opal".

DEMIEL Company

The DE MIEL company is one of the most democratic "French" prices. Offering films from 550 rubles/m², the brand has 9 different textures and 130 shades in its collection.

Carre Noir Company

The Carre Noir brand, being in the same price category, offers an even richer choice - 170 different colors and shades. In addition to standard textures, the manufacturer is distinguished by unusual developments. For example, imitation textures, which make it possible to implement various natural materials in the interior. Image Line is a new direction of the company; various paintings or even photographs can be reproduced on film.

Country manufacturer of canvas for stretch ceiling - Germany

Like the French ones, German canvases do not burn, do not emit or absorb any odors and have a dust-repellent coating. A noticeable difference is the large width of the canvas, which allows stretching the film without a seam in small rooms (PVC sheets - up to 2.7 m, and seamless fabric ones - up to 5 m). The price starts from 500 rubles/m².

Pong Textile Co.

Pongs Textil offers two types of fabrics - these are Descor "fabric" ceilings and PVC film ceilings. Note that this is the only brand of stretch ceilings that produces both film and “fabric”.

The pride of the company is Descor canvases, made from Trevira modified polyester fiber and impregnated with polyurethane. The technology provides fire resistance, moisture resistance, dust-repellent properties. In addition, with the help of micropores, the material "breathes", which allows air to circulate in the interceiling space. For installation, a “dry” method without “heat guns” is used. Canvases can be painted with acrylic paints in any color up to 10 times. The material is 15 times stronger than PVC film and can withstand physical stress and impact.

A big plus over other manufacturers is that Pongs has white glossy canvases two meters wide. For comparison: the French have gloss with a maximum width of 1.5 m.

Descor (Pongs Textil) fabrics are made from modified polyester
Trevira fibers and impregnated with polyurethane. The technology provides the material
fire resistance, moisture resistance, dust repellency

Country manufacturer of fabric for stretch ceiling - Switzerland

The most famous brand in the country of precision watches is Clipso fabric seamless canvases.

Clipso Company

Clipso, like Barrisol, can be called a pioneer - it is the world's first and only patented system of seamless stretch ceilings. Over the 16 years of its existence, the company has introduced 9 innovative developments to the market and received 4 awards.

For example, Clipso is the only brand of fabrics for membrane ceilings, which itself is their manufacturer. The company is also the inventor of heat-shrinkable fabrics. They consist of a polyester fabric with a polyurethane coating, which is mounted in a cold and dry way, without welds or seams. Installation is quick, harmless and without unpleasant odors.

The most popular canvases of the brand are standard white or colored (made with the addition of natural dyes). Recently, the company launched a line of brightly colored canvases, the brand is also famous for its specific developments - anti-moisture, anti-dirt, acoustic and anti-bactericidal ceilings. The width of the canvases varies from 1.5 to 5.1 m.

The company also offers more than 10 types of mounting profile: classic, modern, elegant, cornice, invisible (only 12 mm from the existing ceiling) and others.

The difference between fabric and PVC sheets is enormous. Firstly, the "fabric" material is environmentally friendly, secondly, it allows you to make large areas without a seam, and thirdly, the installation takes place without heating the room and without using a gas gun. Fourthly, the fabric "breathes", there is no "greenhouse effect". Clipso cloths in terms of such indicators as abrasion, the possibility of frequent cleaning (wet, with cleaning products), uniformity, brand, are superior to competitors. If we consider the use of the ceiling in the short term (1-3 years), then the Descor brand canvas will satisfy everyone who cares about such advantages as installation without gas, smooth matte seamless surface, lack of odors. For those who are thinking about longer use and documented environmental friendliness, there is no better alternative than Clipso. This option is also preferred for rooms where special material properties are needed, such as dirt repellency, acoustic effects, sparkles. Now Chinese analogues of the Descor brand have appeared on the market, which can cost 100 rubles / m² cheaper, but the quality of such materials is very doubtful. When tested, they determined that they have nothing to do with environmentally friendly membrane coatings from Europe.

Country manufacturer of canvas for stretch ceiling - Belgium and Poland

Belgium is famous for its MonLange seamless fabrics. The main difference is the large width of the paintings - 5.4 m and a lower price. The manufacturer offers 3 canvas textures and more than 40 color shades.

DPS company

The Polish brand DPS has been on the market since 1991. DPS brand canvases can offer a rich range of colors and a wide range of different textures of stretch ceilings: silk, satin, matte, translucent, lacquer, metallic, perforated and bactericidal ceilings, more than 100 colors and textures.

Country manufacturer of canvas for stretch ceiling - Holland and Italy

Alkor Draka Company

It can give odds to many French brands in terms of the number of unusual textures. Every year it spends millions of euros to improve the technologies used in the production, purchase the latest equipment. Due to this, in addition to the standard ones (matte, gloss, satin), in the assortment you can find unusual stylized canvases with imitation of suede, marble, leather, metal, with patterns of fresh greenery and a cloudy blue sky and glued newspaper clippings, such textures as “Style” with print, Gold and Metallic.

In the assortment of Alkor Draka you can find stylized canvases for suede, leather, metal, as well as with drawings of fresh greenery or a cloudy sky.

Malpensa company

The Italian brand Malpensa is distinguished by a wide range of products and high quality and very attractive prices (on the border of the optimum and economy segments). The collection includes lacquer, matte, satin textures, a large assortment of colors (more than 130 options).

Country manufacturer of canvas for stretch ceiling - Russia

Domestic brands have relatively little experience in the production of canvases - since the mid-90s. Over the past five years, the products have become quite competitive and have their own fans. The main plus is in the production of ceilings “on the spot”, therefore, at the price of locally produced films, they are one of the most democratic. As for the shortcomings, local products cannot yet boast a rich variety of textures and colors, a large guarantee (3-5 years) and a canvas width (up to 1.45-1.65 m).

Brand C-Light(Vipsiling company) has been on the Russian market for 9 years. The collection contains canvases of three textures: lacquer, matte and satin. There are 50 shades of colors in the assortment, and its service life (not a guarantee) is not inferior to the European one - 30 years.

Brand ELINE offers only three texture options: matte, glossy, satin. Color is white only. Width - only 1.5 m, but all these shortcomings are justified by a very attractive price - from 270 rubles / m².

Russian manufacturers offer attractive prices without sacrificing quality. The fact is that the transportation of the film is quite complicated and expensive. At least 20% of the turnkey price of an imported ceiling falls on transportation costs. In addition, "local" ceilings please with the speed of production and delivery. Also, the film is a rather “vulnerable” material, and it is easy to tear or scratch it during transportation.

Country manufacturer of fabric for stretch ceiling - China

As for stretch ceilings, the Celestial Empire is not always synonymous with poor quality. The whole “trick” is that today many well-known brands are transferring production to Asia due to the cheapness of labor. That is, the production uses materials and technologies from Europe, but the output is more competitive in the cost of paintings. The advantage is the large width of PVC films - 5 m for white sheets and 3.5 m for color ones.

Only the so-called “clean” China, that is, a film that does not meet European standards, should be alarming. There are many such products on the market, and the price for it starts from 200 rubles / m². Dangerously cheap canvas from China, intended for industrial premises, which they try to pass off as quality material. Also, Asian masters love to fake famous brands.

Stretch ceilings from China can be divided into three camps: cheap film made without complying with environmental standards and intended for technical rooms, medium quality material and a solid product made using European technologies.

Pin Pai Company

Pin Pai produces standard class ceilings in a state-of-the-art factory, confirming the quality and safe use of the sheets with fire and environmental safety certificates. Technology and materials are controlled by Rospotrebnadzor. Textures: satin, matte, gloss. Width - 2.18 m. Price - from 340 rubles / m².

China China is different. Premium-class canvases are not much different from European ones in terms of quality. As for fakes and films intended for technical premises, they can be "calculated" by an uneven seam and a specific smell. However, it is worth judging by an unheated film, since hot air after installation also has a specific smell, which quickly disappears.

The main characteristics of stretch ceilings from the world's leading manufacturers

Category	Brand	The country	Price with work, rub./m²	Material	Maximum web width, m	Range
Premium	Barrisol	Germany	1-4 thousand	PVC	2	More than 150 different colors / shades: gloss, matte, satin, several types of rare stylized textures. Cloth to improve acoustics. Gold and silver films - 100% specular.
	Newmat	France	1-2 thousand			Over 300 options for openings. Textures: satin, lacquer, with the effect of gloss, sand, with imitation of marble, wood and plaster; with metallic effect. Fashion - baroque, 60s style ceilings, "nature motifs", "camouflage", gold embossing, with Venetian plaster effect, with Newgraphic, Newacoustic printing (sound absorbing). Batinewline - ceilings suitable for outdoor installation.
	Alcor	Holland	1-2 thousand		2,4	In addition to the standard ones (matte, gloss, satin), there are unusual stylized canvases. The range includes colors "Gold", "Metallic". With imitation of suede, marble, leather, metal surface, greenery, sky and glued newspaper clippings.
	L'ETE	France	0.7-2 thousand		2,25	Matte, glossy, satin, stylized. 150 shades, 12 textures.
	CTN	France	0.8-2 thousand		2,2	Three options for texture: matte, glossy, satin, translucent PVC film "transparent opal". About 100 openings.
	Clipso	Switzerland	0.85-2 thousand	Textile	5,1	Standard white or colored. The company launched a line of brightly colored canvases. The texture is just matte. Ceilings "anti-moisture", "anti-dirt", acoustic and anti-bactericidal.
Optimum	Pongs	Germany	PVC - 500-800, "Fabric" - 700-900	pvc fabric	2,7	PVC and fabric ceilings Descor and textures - matte, satin, lacquer. Over 130 shades. Cloths for drapery walls.
	DeMiel	France	550-700	PVC	2,2	130 different shades, 9 different textures. Large assortment of colors.
	CARRE NOIR	France	0.5-1 thousand			Over 170 different colors and shades. In addition to standard textures, it is distinguished by unusual developments. Imitation invoices. Image Line - paintings or photographs on film.
	SEF	France	0.6-1.5 thousand			Satin, gloss, matte. Cloths with original suede texture of various shades. Suede textures.
	DPS	Poland	500-700			Silk, Satin, Matte, Translucent, Lacquer, Metallic, More than 100 colors/textures. Perforated and bactericidal ceilings.
	Malpensa	Italy	500-650		2,18	Lacquer, matte, satin textures, a wide range of colors (more than 130).
	MonLange	Belgium	450-600	Textile	5,4	3 canvas textures and more than 40 color shades. Seamless canvases 5.4 m wide.
Economy	Azalee	France Germany	350-700	PVC	2,15	Matte, glossy, stylized textures (more than 80 shades). Stylized textures - 8.
	C-light	Russia	350-400		1,75	Textures: lacquer, matte and satin. Available in 50 colors.
	Pin Pai	China	340-360		2,18	Textures: satin, matte, gloss. Over 40 shades.
	ELINE	Russia	300-350		1,5	Textures: satin, matte, gloss. Poor assortment of shades.

It should be noted that the production of stretch ceilings and the manufacture of PVC sheets are completely different things. PVC film is produced at large enterprises of the chemical industry in large rolls with a width of 1.8 m to 5.0 m, a thickness of 0.12 mm to 0.34 mm and various technical characteristics.

The manufacture of a stretch ceiling for installation is carried out at smaller enterprises by cutting ready-made canvases and soldering a harpoon to it. (stages of manufacturing a stretch ceiling). This stretch ceiling preparation scheme applies only to the harpoon installation system, for all other systems this is not required.

So let's talk about the manufacture of PVC sheets.

It would seem, well, what can be difficult in the manufacture of PVC film? Everything seems to be simple - mix polyvinyl chloride granules with thermal and UV stabilizers, add pigment, plasticizer, various additives, heat until a homogeneous plastic mass is formed and roll out. The result is a film necessary for the manufacture of stretch ceilings.

Most often, consumers choose film made in Germany and France, as this material is of a very high quality level. But Germany, France and Russia produce sheets of small width (Chinese manufacturers already make sheets up to 5.0m wide). European companies are in no hurry to rebuild their production lines due to the fact that large width sheets will cost more because they are not only more difficult to manufacture, but also more difficult to transport.

The production of film for stretch ceilings has its own subtleties, the neglect of which leads to the appearance of various defects. Film for stretch ceilings, the manufacturer of which evades careful adherence to technology, has a specific smell, is prone to fire and has a low degree of shrinkage. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

These shortcomings are associated with the use of raw materials. The most important and ultimately fatal defects are associated with the rolling of the resulting paste to the state of the film. The fact is that rolling is a rather capital-intensive process, since it is carried out in expensive machine tools - calenders, the main working element of which are special rolling rolls. Before turning into a film web, the hot mass passes through a system of pairs of rolls. Rolls of the first pair are "responsible" for the width and thickness of the film, and the subsequent rolls give it the appropriate properties. The texture, texture and uniformity of the film thickness depend on the quality of the roll settings of the last two pairs. If the rolls are poorly adjusted or deformed, then obtaining a tensile film becomes almost impossible.

In isolated cases, some tricks help manufacturers - for example, an increased dose of plasticizer and vinyl resin previously introduced into the paste. Of course, it is impossible to guarantee quality stability from roll to roll with this approach. This begs the question - is it really difficult for manufacturers to adjust the windrows once and for all, changing them as they wear out, when necessary?

In fact, everything is so, if we have a conscientious manufacturer.

A conscientious stretch ceiling film manufacturer uses calenders exclusively for the production of ceiling film. He does not have to deal with constant readjustment of the rolls in order to produce on the same machine a banner sheet, and linoleum, and wallpaper, and much more, including artificial leather. This method is most likely practiced by the Kazan artificial leather factory, producing different products at the same time, as a result of which the quality, let's say, is not at a high level.

Much depends on the quality of the input raw materials and the balance of the components, but it is the nature of the operation of the calender that has a decisive influence on the quality of the film. There is another important point. There are manufacturers who reduce the cost of production, excluding one important stage - the stranding process of the heated mass, which is necessary to remove coarse particles from it, which subsequently affect the smoothness and strength of the film. Only manufacturers with the advantages of large-scale production can achieve attractive selling prices for the market and at the same time observe all the subtleties of film production technology.

Stretch fabric is the most promising material for decorating the ceiling space in an apartment or office. It provides a perfectly flat surface, has high performance and durability. Installation of a stretch ceiling is possible in renovated premises, it is carried out within 2-3 hours, does not include wet processes and does not require a radical rearrangement of furniture. A variety of textures and colors, multi-level designs, prints and special effects create unlimited possibilities for design solutions. Which canvas is better to choose? When buying, you should focus on the specifics of the premises, personal preferences and financial capabilities.

Canvas type

Which material is better: PVC, fabric or fiberglass?

For the manufacture of stretch ceilings is used:

• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film 0.15-0.35 mm thick. This is the most affordable and popular material for finishing apartments.
• Polyester fabric, 0.25 mm thick, impregnated with polyurethane. Attracts with environmental friendliness and the possibility of seamless installation in large rooms.
• Fiberglass. High strength waterproof fabric. Acts as a basis for painting. Occurs rarely.

The technical characteristics of the materials are similar, but there are some differences that determine their area of ​​\u200b\u200buse.

• Appearance. Film ceilings are glossy, satin or matte, the texture of fabric sheets is always matte.
• Strength. Resistance to mechanical damage by sharp objects in fabric cloths is higher than that of film ones.
• Frost resistance. PVC at low temperatures becomes brittle and cracks. Fabric ceilings withstand -35 C, which allows them to be used for finishing unheated premises.
• Water resistance. According to this parameter, the performance is better for film sheets. They are recommended to be installed in rooms with high humidity.
• Environmental friendliness. All types of stretch ceilings are safe for health. At the same time, the presence of micropores in the fabric structure promotes air ventilation and ensures a healthy microclimate in the room. Such a canvas can be chosen for decorating a children's room.

Texture

Which texture is better to choose: matte or glossy?

All fabric stretch ceilings have a matte texture. The reflective characteristics of PVC sheets vary considerably: from 5 to 70%. Which material to choose depends on the specifics of the room and the personal preferences of its owner.

Matt stretch ceilings

In appearance, matte ceilings are similar to flawlessly executed plaster. Such discreet elegance is preferred by people of conservative views with refined taste. Matte ceilings are suitable for spacious, well-lit rooms. They are harmoniously combined with the interior in a classic style, columns, stucco, antiques. The most popular canvases are white and discreet pastel colors.

Glossy stretch ceilings

Glossy ceilings are appropriate when creating modern interiors. They are chosen by active, innovative people. The material allows you to visually increase the size of the room and is suitable for small spaces. Glossy canvases are characterized by a large selection of colors. The richer the shade, the better its reflective qualities are manifested, so even an unconventional black ceiling will not look gloomy and depressing.

Company manufacturer

Which manufacturer of stretch ceilings is better to choose

The quality and price of stretch ceilings are largely determined by the manufacturer. On the market you can find products of European, Russian and Chinese production. Which one is better?

European stretch ceilings

Cloths from Europe occupy the largest segment of the market. Manufacturers offer a wide range of glossy and matte ceilings of the highest quality, and French companies are trendsetters. The cost of European products is much higher than Russian and Chinese counterparts.

Well-known companies: Barrisol, Alkor Draka, Extenzo, Newmat, Clipso (France), Poliplast (Belgium), Renolit, Pongs, Descor, Lackfolie (Germany), Cerutti (Italy).

Russian stretch ceilings

In Russia, the production of stretch ceilings is still poorly developed. The industry leader is Saros Design, which founded production in Moscow in 1996. To date, the company has production facilities in a number of cities in Russia, Kyiv, Narva, and Stuttgart. The company offers canvases in a wide range of sizes and colors, carries out drawings, makes computer calculations using its own program.

Budget buyers can choose stretch ceilings manufactured by the Kazan artificial leather factory and Ivanovo NIIPIK. Enterprises produce canvases up to 1.4 m wide in a limited range of colors.

Chinese stretch ceilings

The spectrum of Chinese goods is traditionally heterogeneous. Here you can find both materials that are not inferior in quality to European counterparts, as well as outright fakes. Industry leaders include companies: MSD, HALEAD, Gline. Stretch ceilings from these manufacturers compete with world leaders, and are much cheaper.

Colour

How to choose the color of the stretch ceiling

A wide range of colors of stretch ceilings allows you to implement a variety of design ideas. The appearance of the material has a serious psychological impact on the household.

White is the traditional color for ceiling cladding. It visually increases the height of the room, does not put pressure on the psyche, and is suitable for interiors made in various styles. White, as well as discreet pastel colors are appropriate in living rooms, corridors, bedrooms, kitchens and other rooms. If you wish, you can diversify the appearance on a light matte ceiling by applying elegant photo printing.

Bright orange, blue, purple, green canvases are well suited for children's rooms, fill them with an atmosphere of joy and energy. Saturated tones can be chosen for the kitchen and bathroom.

It is better to decorate the bedroom in calm, romantic colors: beige, blue, pink.

The business style of the office will emphasize the brown ceiling, but it should not be very dark and not cause a depressing mood.

Psychologists attribute many qualities to the red color. On the one hand, it is the color of love and energy, on the other hand, it gives aggression. In the interior of apartments, it is used in the form of small inserts.

Glossy dark purple, steel, black ceilings will give originality to rooms with a large height. Dark canvases are often used to create the "starry sky" effect.

In multi-level designs, textures and colors are often combined, creating a stylistic effect in contrast.

Room

How to choose a stretch ceiling for the kitchen, hall, bathroom and children's room

Each room in the apartment performs certain functions. The choice of stretch ceiling for the living room, nursery, kitchen and bathroom should be carried out taking into account their operational features.

Living room

The living room is the largest room in the apartment. All family members spend considerable time here, so the design of the hall is given increased attention. Any materials are suitable for decorating the ceiling, the main thing is that their color and texture harmoniously fit into the interior of the room. It is better to give preference to universal calm tones that do not cause discomfort to any of the household members.

Children's

For the design of the children's room, it is advisable to choose bright fabric canvases. The matte surface is more durable and will eliminate the risk of damage to the ceiling by active children during play. A big plus is the presence of micropores in the fabric structure, which provide natural air ventilation.

Kitchen

Cooking is accompanied by steam rising to the ceiling and stains of fat settling on it. Here the best choice would be a glossy PVC canvas. It is highly water repellent and easy to clean.

Bathroom

The operation of the bathroom is associated with temperature changes and high humidity. For her, a glossy film ceiling is better suited. The canvas easily tolerates difficult conditions and is able to withstand a significant amount of water when flooded from above. After the elimination of the accident, it can be installed in its original place. The glossy ceiling looks impressive in small rooms, visually increasing the space.

Fixtures

What lamps for stretch ceilings are better to buy?

Stretch ceilings are ideal for built-in lights. When choosing them, one should take into account the operational features of the material and temperature limitations: if the standard values ​​are exceeded, the canvas will warp.

Incandescent lamps

The use of classic lamps with a tungsten filament in tension structures has the greatest limitations associated with their high heating:

• power up to 40 W for film, 60 W for fabric ceilings;
• ventilation gap between the canvas and the ceiling - at least 12 cm.

Incandescent lamps are attractive at a low price, but have a short service life: about 1000 hours.

Halogen lamps

When installing halogen lamps, the following regulations must be observed:

• power up to 20 W for film, 35 W for fabric ceilings;
• ventilation gap - 6 cm.

Compared to incandescent lamps, they emit a brighter light of the yellow spectrum and have a resource of 2-4 thousand hours. Halogen lamps are best used for directional illumination of work areas.

LED bulbs

LED lamps practically do not heat up and have no installation restrictions. This is the best option for stretch ceilings. LED lamps can be chosen both as the main light source and for creating visual effects on matte, satin or glossy canvases. Luminaires of this type are the most economical, and their service life is about 5 years.

Cornice

Which cornice to choose. Installation rules

When installing a stretch ceiling in the house, one should not forget about other details of the interior. Curtain rods are an invariable design element. They are made from various materials. Structurally, the cornices are divided into wall and ceiling. The latter look more presentable. The difficulty lies in the fact that a thin canvas is not designed for hanging heavy structures. However, there are 2 ways to solve this problem. The cornice can be fixed in an open or hidden way

Open mounting

Before installing the canvas on the ceiling, a wooden beam is mounted on the same level with the guide profiles. It is better to choose hardwood. Before installation, the beam must be treated with an antiseptic. After stretching the ceiling, the cornice is attached to the beam through the film. Holes for self-tapping screws should be burned so that the melted edges prevent further tearing of the web.

Concealed installation

With hidden installation, the cornice is attached to the ceiling above the level of the stretch ceiling. A bar or corner is installed next to it, for mounting a guide baguette. The operation should be performed before measurements. The design with curtains falling out of the ceiling looks impressive, harmoniously combined with both matte and glossy canvases.

Ceiling "starry sky"

How to make a "home planetarium" from the ceiling

Suspended ceilings allow you to create a stunningly beautiful "starry sky" effect in the apartment. Despite the high cost, this method of decoration has many supporters among lovers of progressive exclusive interiors.

Mounting

To set up a home planetarium you will need:

• glossy or satin dark canvas;
• optical fiber;
• light generator (projector).

Optical fiber threads, which are assigned the function of "stars", have a diameter of 0.25 mm. Collecting them in bunches, you can create "luminaries" of different brightness. The threads can be brought out through the fabric pierced in the necessary metas and cut flush with it, but it is better to fix it from the back. In the second case, you should choose a thin translucent material. The light intensity will be less, but the overall picture will become more realistic.

The optical fiber is connected to the light generator. The equipment works autonomously and is not connected to the lighting system of the room. The most advanced projector models provide such effects as: fading and flashing of "stars", flickering and movement of "celestial bodies".

Additional effects

Additionally, the ceiling can be decorated with photo printing, luminous Starpins pins, LED lighting of individual zones. Installed on the "stars" Swarovski crystals will create a unique light scattering.

The effect of "starry sky" is performed either on the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ceiling, or on a separate section, combining it with light matte canvases.

"Soaring" ceilings

How to create the effect of "floating ceilings"

"Soaring" stretch ceilings will help to radically transform the appearance of the room and give it exclusivity. At the same time, the creation of the effect does not entail a significant complication and increase in the cost of work.

The design idea is to create a light barrier, due to which the visual separation of the ceiling from the walls occurs. He seems to be floating in the air. This effect is achieved through the use of a special profile, which has a groove for placing the LED strip. The rest of the installation is no different from installing a conventional stretch ceiling.

The effect is also used in multi-level designs with a combination of matte and glossy canvases in various colors. Here you can create a "floating" of the upper or lower layers, depending on the direction of the light flux. In this case, various profiles are used to provide the required angle of illumination. Baguettes made of flexible polymeric materials are used to create curved surfaces.

The LED strip works autonomously. It can be turned on and off independently of the lighting system, replaced without affecting the ceiling structure. When buying, it is better to choose low-power LEDs, unless the tape is planned to be used as the main light source in the room. Their light spectrum can be different. Fade and fade effects are also available.

Stretch ceilings in a country house

Useful tips for installing stretch ceilings in a country house

In urban conditions, stretch ceilings are installed everywhere: in apartments, offices, hotels, baths, entertainment venues. But how appropriate are they in a country house? Indeed, operating conditions are different, which requires certain adjustments.

Installation restrictions

In a new house, a stretch ceiling can be installed only after its complete shrinkage.

Preliminary work

In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is recommended to perform a number of measures before installing ceilings:

• check the condition of the roof, repair if necessary;
• treat the wooden floor with an antiseptic;
• carry out deratization and close up all the cracks, otherwise the space between the ceiling and the cladding will become a convenient breeding ground for rodents.

About the benefits of stretch ceilings in a private house

Thanks to stretch ceilings in a private house, you can:

• veneer uneven overlap;
• hide communications;
• improve thermal insulation;
• visually enlarge the space.

A large selection of matte and glossy canvases in various colors allows you to choose a canvas for any wall material.