Multilevel ceilings in the kitchen: features, varieties, choices and examples

Today, when arranging a kitchen, consumers increasingly prefer to install multi-level ceilings there. These coatings not only look very original, but also have a huge number of positive characteristics. Let's take a closer look at this issue in our article.

The stretch ceiling is an aluminum frame that holds the canvas. Accordingly, the shape and texture can be changed at the discretion of the customer, including making not one, but two or more levels. There are a lot of components. Both polyvinyl chloride and specially designed fabric can be stretched onto the frame.

The forms in which the levels are presented can be any. Are used arched, zigzag, stepped options... The technology provides for the possibility of bringing to life the most daring design ideas.

With regard to the installation, there are several main stages noted here. First of all, you need to decide on the form. The frame is made depending on the customer's requests. It is he who will provide the required number of tiers. If required, drywall is used.

When the form is ready, it needs to be locked in place. Then the canvas is stretched, selected according to the parameters. As a result, the surface becomes smooth. If the size of the kitchen is large enough, several ceiling paintings may be required.

Two- and three-level ceilings in the kitchen have undeniable advantages, according to which consumers are increasingly making a choice in their favor. They look good and fit perfectly into rooms with any interior style.

The pluses include such moments.

• Using such ceiling coverings, you can create an original and unique design in your kitchen. The number of tiers, color and shape can be any and depend only on the wishes of the customer. You can make the ceiling in the form of a starry sky, decorate with smooth curves, like a river, and this will make an indelible impression on guests and owners of the house. Airbrushing or photo printing is available for ceilings made of satin or PVC film.
• A stretch covering is quite appropriate in the kitchen, since it has the ability not to absorb odors, which is a huge advantage for this room. Also, condensation does not accumulate on it, so high humidity is also not terrible.
• Consumers claim that the service life of the tensioning structures is quite long. They do not fade, fade or lose their shape.
• Ceilings are also capable of stretching under the weight of water. This becomes relevant when the room is flooded from the top of the apartment, the coating withstands about 100 l / m2, allowing you to save furniture and the floor. This suggests that it is highly elastic and waterproof.
• Fire safety indicators are very important. The canvas is non-flammable and absolutely non-toxic.
• The installation deserves special attention. Installation is carried out in a short time, there is no construction waste. In addition, the operation is quite simple, you can carry out the necessary repairs on your own. The canvas is wiped from dust with a regular damp cloth.

The only disadvantages include the fact that in any case, the ceiling will have to be looked after. Once a month or several months (depending on pollution), you need wipe the ceiling with a damp cloth dipped in soapy water. Glossy ceilings are especially capricious in their care, stains are more noticeable on them.

If we consider the varieties of one-, two-tiered and three-tiered ceilings, you should first of all divide them according to the material of manufacture. Consider options from PVC film and satin. Moreover, both types of coverage can be combined with each other, changing the first to the second in certain areas.

• As for the PVC film, it consists of strips held together using a special apparatus. When the installation begins, the canvas is properly warmed up with a heat gun to begin with. As a result, it increases in size and even begins to sag. After that, the material is fixed on the frame.

• As for multi-tiered structures, often in these cases an original design is invented.... They can be decorated, for example, with a mirror or colored glass, as well as applied to the surface of all kinds of images.

• Newer in this situation is the satin finish. However, it is gradually gaining popularity. Satin is a highly elastic coating that is fixed in the frame. It has a slight reflective effect, but it cannot be mirror-like like glossy PVC film. In order for the coating to acquire the required color, it is painted and then varnished to add water resistance.

• The fabric cover is very light and looks beautiful. With its help, they often create two-level or more ceilings in the kitchen. Such a ceiling is completely safe and cannot harm the health of those living in the apartment.

• Satin fabric is frost-resistant... It can be located in rooms where sudden temperature changes are possible. For the kitchen, this may be relevant, since airing there is carried out quite often and at any time of the year. However, one cannot fail to note the rather high cost. In addition, if flooded from above, the coating will not be able to retain moisture.

By their texture, stretch ceilings can be divided into glossy and matte. Most often, consumers choose the second option. It looks like an ordinary plastered surface. It looks more familiar.

People who want to visually enlarge the space of the room stop at the glossy ceiling. It is often used for small rooms. Lacquer looks good in the kitchen, bathroom or pool. In addition, gloss does an excellent job of zoning. The only caveat is that the room should not be too cluttered with furniture, otherwise it will not look too pretty.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of products so that the consumer can make a regular, two-level or three-level ceiling at home. The coating can be mirrored, satin, decorated with drawings or other decorative elements.

It is necessary to take into account such an important fact. A multilevel ceiling covering will hide all kinds of surface defects. You can combine not only types of material, but also play with lighting and shapes. The results often exceed expectations.

It should be noted one more very useful point. In ordinary apartment buildings, sound insulation is usually quite poor. Stretch ceilings offer the possibility of installing acoustic effect material underneath. It is made of polyester fiber and has many small holes. The sound wave can be reflected and slightly damped by this coating.

Drywall has much worse sound insulation characteristics.... A soft canvas itself is capable of muffling sounds. The space between the covering and the ceiling also comes to the rescue, it also makes the sounds quieter.

On the ceilings, especially in the houses of the old foundation, cracks and other defects often appear. Repair work in such cases becomes very costly. Stretch ceilings can instantly solve this problem.

With the help of such ceiling coverings, there are many possibilities for installing lighting. It can be more than just an ordinary chandelier. You can also install spotlights in the required quantity or LED strip.

For multi-level ceilings, their pros and cons, see the video below.