The drawbacks of stretch ceilings

Stretch ceilings are becoming increasingly popular in modern design. Outwardly they look very attractive, they have a lot of textures and a variety of stylistics, they make it possible to hide the roughnesses and roughness of the base ceilings, just as quickly they are mounted and protected from the sudden "flood" of neighbors from above. The disadvantages of stretch ceilings are the following: not everyone has an affordable price, a slight loss of height, certain conditions in the choice of luminaires, the "reaction" of the ceiling to a draft, possible divergence at the seams, flooding, the risk of damage by sharp objects, the presence of an unpleasant smell for some time after establishment , problems in the arrangement of a continuous ceiling.

Is it worthwhile to install stretch ceilings?

If you consider these issues in more detail, it is also worth noting that the stretch ceiling in the bathroom has such disadvantages as: impossibility to hide communications if they pass under the ceiling and again the cost of this interior solution. Despite the presence of certain disadvantages, it is often very common and in demand today. When installing a stretch ceiling in the kitchen it is necessary to take into account all the above-mentioned disadvantages and remember that in this room there is a high level of humidity, frequent temperature changes, the presence of communications and heating devices.

Planning a repair, many people think about what ceilings to choose: glossy or fabric. In certain aspects, they are similar, but it is worth noting their difference and to determine whether there are minuses in these constructions. Fabric stretch ceilings have many advantages, but the disadvantages are also present: often the matte fabric with a limited color range, low elasticity, which will not allow to retain water, in case of flowing from above. The presence of micropores will allow moisture to seep down. Another disadvantage is the lack of the possibility of reinstalling the panel. For fabric ceilings, recommended dry cleaning, which complicates the care.

When choosing and using glossy stretch ceilings, it is also necessary to take into account certain disadvantages: the surface is not solid (joints of the structure), a certain complexity in the care (rubbing only with a soft cloth and using special tools). When choosing any type of stretch ceilings, it is worth exploring all the nuances, advantages and disadvantages, then you can make the right choice, which you will not regret.