Stretch ceilings allow you to renew or restore your old ceilings quickly and easily without the hustle and bustle of breaking and reconstruction. A stretch ceiling is made of plastic, usually PVC or polyester, making the possibilities in terms of style endless.
The advantages of a stretch ceiling
Since a stretch ceiling is stretched under the existing one, you don’t have to pull apart or repair the existing ceiling. This makes installing a stretch ceiling a more convenient and cheaper option than repairing or replacing it. The state of the old ceiling does not matter because installing a stretch ceiling eliminates it. So you get a sleek stretch ceiling in return.
The installation of a stretch ceiling is usually done within one or several days, depending on the surface. So ideally, you can enjoy a completely revamped ceiling at short notice without experiencing days of consecutive dust or installation inconvenience.
On average, a stretch ceiling lasts about ten to 15 years, making stretch ceiling a durable solution that can remain beautiful for a long time. In addition, a stretch ceiling is low-maintenance. It is completely washable, and you can clean a stretched ceiling simply by wiping the surface with a cloth.
Various types of stretch ceilings
A stretch ceiling is a stretched canvas of plastic under the original ceiling. This means that the material used offers many possibilities. For example, there are stretch ceilings made of PVC and polyester.
A PVC stretch ceiling is also called a warm stretch ceiling and has everything to do with the method of stretching. The fabric is applied first and then stretched using a heat gun. The heat gun heats the PVC fabric causing it to shrink, and the stretched ceiling stretches itself taut, creating an even surface. As PVC often has a beautiful sheen, a frequently chosen option is a PVC stretch ceiling with a sleek and shiny appearance.
In contrast to the PVC stretch ceiling, a polyester stretch ceiling is also called a cold stretch ceiling. A polyester stretch ceiling is stretched at room temperature, so there is no need to heat the room with a heat gun. The stretch polyester ceiling’s fabric is also mounted first and then stretched from the center to the corners and sides. The mounting method allows the polyester stretch ceiling to resemble a plastered ceiling in many ways. There are also more possibilities for installing LED spots, for example, in a polyester stretch ceiling.
