Stretch ceilings in the hallway: installation instructions

Stretch ceilings are used in almost any room. To date, the characteristics of the stretcher are resistant to almost any influence. Accordingly, this allows the material to be used in the bathroom, where there is high humidity, and in conditions of low temperatures. We 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 versatile.

However, not all people know that the stretch fabric looks great in any room,it is installed in the living room. Recently, there was a trend, which is based on the installation of stretch ceilings right in the bathroom. This is a great solution, which makes the presented space very attractive.

In this same material, we'll talk about installing stretch ceilings in the hallway. Again, many people believe that in the hallway is unlikely to look good stretch ceiling. It is necessary to say in advance that the probability of creating not the most attractive design does exist, but with the proper approach, everything must necessarily turn out, and it is to the hallway guests will pay the most attention.

The main features of using a stretch ceiling in the hallway

First of all, it is worthwhile to understand that the hallway is the "face" of the whole apartment. Of course, it is the guests of the dwelling primarily pay attention to it. Accordingly, the stretch ceiling accentuates attention to itself, and ultimately it is this element that makes up a general impression of space.

In addition, as we have already said, it is not so easy to create an unattractive hallway design on the basis of a stretch ceiling, as it may seem at first glance.

In this situation, first of all, you need to pay attention to the texture of the surface of the stretch ceiling:

• Glossy fabric. This, of course, is the most popular option, which differs not only in mirror properties, but also in visual expansion of space. This is exactly what you need in the hallway, where there is often enough space. Particularly well if the chosen stretch ceiling is combined with the color of the walls. However, the subtleties that allow you to visually expand the space, in fact, very much, and they all need to be studied. We'll talk about this later.
• Frosted fabric. 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 matt stretch ceilings are often used in a classic design, where there are no too ambiguous experimental solutions. At the same ceiling, you can safely place the lamp, which will give the room a cosiness.

Types of fabric

Much depends on the type of tension material. It should be borne in mind that often enough new solutions appear on the market related to the type of canvas, so it's rather difficult to keep up with the original product variations.

It is worth noting separately the stretch fabrics based on fabric. These are good surfaces, which ideally fit into the framework of classical interiors. Something like silk, and this is what bribes consumers. However, often such ceilings are used for large rooms, because only on the basis of this canvas can make a seamless surface with a fabric texture. At the same time, we should not forget that fabric ceilings are significantly more expensive than film ceilings, so, perhaps, it makes sense to think carefully about your choice. As for the positive aspects of the fabric tension material, it can be noted its excellent environmental friendliness. This is a positive news for those who are wary of new materials. You can also note the fact that the installation of fabric material is much easier than film.

Film canvases can be very diverse. Almost every year on the market there are more and more variants of this material, and they all look good in those or other rooms.

Color compositions

The choice of the color of the canvas is very important. The hallway is just the place where you can use almost any color. However, it is necessary to approach this question sensibly. Most often, neutral solutions are used that harmoniously look with the rest of the interior. For example, to visually expand the 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 colors can also emphasize the refined style of the home, but you need to understand that a black canvas can visually reduce an already modest space, so these decisions should be treated with caution.

Well at the very end, I should say a few words about the photo printing. This solution allows you to transfer almost any pattern to the ceiling. However, this design should be resorted to only if it corresponds to the overall design of the room. Most often, various abstract images are drawn on the tensioning cloths, which attract attention to themselves.

Hallway lighting

If it comes to choosing a stretch ceiling for the hallway, special attention should be given to lighting. It often turns out that unsuccessfully arranged lighting makes the space uncomfortable. To avoid this, of course, one should turn to the help of specialists who are well versed in such things. In fact, everything here is quite simple.

First of all, you need to keep in mind that too much lighting in the hallway is not the best solution. This is especially bad if the room has small dimensions. In large rooms, you can safely hang a large chandelier, which will lightly illuminate the entire space.

The main task that confronts us is the creation of high-grade lighting, which is enough for the entire entrance hall. For this, for example, you can take one large luminaire, as well as several point light sources. At the same time, it is necessary to place all these components with the mind. The most successful is the solution, in which a large lamp is located in the middle of the room, and around the perimeter are installed point lights. If the ceiling is glossy, you need to ensure that there are not too many glare from the light. This is a common problem, which is very difficult to avoid. The design of the luminaire should be such that the lamp was directed not to the cloth, but to the floor. This is not only more beautiful looking, but also much safer. The bulb emits heat, which can easily damage the ceiling. In this regard, the safest are ordinary chandeliers, in which the light sources are located at some distance from the ceiling. If the ceiling is low, then you should check that the light bulb does not become a problem.

Spot lights are used in all rooms where there are stretch ceilings. The thing is that they decorate the room, especially if there are original rims around the light source.

Backlighting

In order to emphasize the exquisite style of the room, of course, it does not hurt to set a high-quality backlight. To date, the variety of such products is simply enormous. This is the most serious problem, since it is often very difficult to choose something that is most suitable.

And the lights of stretch ceilings exist as follows:

• hidden;
• decorative;
• color.

It should also be mentioned that LED tape has been used very often lately. It is easy enough to install on the ceiling surface.

I must say that often the backlight is used only in cases where the ceiling has several levels. Thus, it becomes possible without special problems to focus attention on this or that sector of the stretch ceiling. If the ceiling consists exclusively of a ceiling cloth, the illumination, most likely, will appear a little superfluous.

Hidden lights just hide under the elements of the canvas. It seems that there is no source of light anywhere. To install such elements, specialists will need help, since the case is rather subtle.

Colored lights are appropriate in cases where we have a stretch ceiling with the original color. It can be just a bright image, or one juicy color option. If the combination turns out to be really good, then the ceiling will attract attention of the guests.

Most often, the lights are installed above the doors. This is a kind of highlighting the zone, which allows you to find the desired object, even if the main light is off. But first of all it's still a decorative element, which uniquely attracts attention.

It is also very important to ensure that the backlight is perfectly matched with the main room lighting. If the hallway is too narrow, then this will be difficult to ensure, so you should choose one thing. In some cases, the need for full-blown lighting may not be, in this scenario, you need to get a high-power LED lighting, so you can even navigate in space. Also do not forget that in the hallway light can also get from other rooms, which greatly simplifies the situation. In addition, the luminaire 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 everything takes place to be some subtleties about which we have sense to say a few words.

First of all, it should be noted that often the hallways are narrow rooms, in which it is quite difficult to carry out the repair process. Of course, the stretch ceiling itself is not so easy to mount. In order to avoid any problems in this situation, you need to contact the specialists for help. Also do not forget that to install the linen you need to heat it to a certain temperature. In a narrow space with this, there may be some problems.

In other respects the process consists of approximately the following items:

• At the very beginning, the ceiling is marked. To do this, you need to use an ordinary pencil, but as a device that indicates the correct level, the laser device is activated. In an extreme case, you can confine yourself to the usual building level. Together with this you need to measure the corners of the room.
• Now it's time to mount the fixing profile around the perimeter of the room. Here the most important thing is to make an accurate installation, and in this we will use the recently conducted markup. The profile is fastened on the basis of a dowel.
• Next, we need a heat gun that will raise the temperature of the air in the room. At this stage, it is necessary to make the temperature in the hall reach 40 degrees. It should be borne in mind that in this process it is very important to be cautious, since at too high a temperature the canvas can be damaged.
• Now it is necessary to begin fixing the tension web. To do this, use a conventional spatula. At the same time, you can activate the heat gun and warm the air to 60 degrees. Thus, any traces of unevenness or bubbles disappear. However, in this case it is important not to overdo it, because 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 necessary wires.

Do not allow any temperature changes in the hall for several days. Then you can use the room in the previous mode.