Textured stretch ceiling: imitation of wood, plaster, brocade, mirror, concrete, leather, silk, etc.

When choosing a canvas for your future ceiling, you are guided not only by such criteria as color, pattern, quality, but also texture features. After all, they set the tone for the entire structure. By the word “texture” we mean any external characteristics of the canvas, except for color schemes. Modern manufacturers offer suspended ceilings with textures in different variations. Let's look at them in more detail.

Pros and cons of finishing the ceiling

Advantages and disadvantages of textured ceilings.

Why don't we talk about the positives?

Yes, because you already know about them. But the most interesting thing is that these well-known advantages, if you dig deeper, turn out to be an ordinary myth.

In principle, fabric ceilings are indeed better, but not at all from the point of view that everyone hears. Their advantages are that:

• They are denser and thicker, which means that tearing them by accidentally poking them with something sharp will not be as easy as film ceilings
• Fabric ceilings do not require heating with a hairdryer during installation, which means that no harmful substances (namely phenol) will fill your room and you will not need to wait several days to air out
• Such ceilings look exactly the same as a perfectly plastered surface. They look very natural and do not resemble film at all
• Their finished canvases are wide, up to 5 meters, which means that you can install a large ceiling without seams. This is a big advantage, since the only thing worse than the seams from soldering on PVC are the seams from soldering PVC. It's very ugly, really.

Otherwise, everything that is said about them is fairy tales from the Vienna Woods. And let's look at all the myths and shortcomings so that you have a very clear understanding of what you are going to overpay for.

Mirror

They create very interesting optical illusions and visual effects in space. Glossy film enlarges the room and raises the height of the ceiling.

The photo shows a kitchen-living room with a textured mirror stretch fabric in purple.

Beautiful examples in the interior

Based on the description above, we can conclude that beautiful woven ceilings are quite easy to install. They are often combined with a plasterboard box, creating an impressive two-level design. Such ceilings look very interesting and expensive, especially if you complement them with recessed lights around the perimeter. The colors of the box and fabric can differ sharply from each other or be made in different shades of the same color.

Woven ceilings can be installed not only in a city apartment, but also in a cozy wooden house. Discreet canvases in white, cream or beige shades look especially natural in such dwellings. Wooden floors look great against their background. Also, such ceilings are often complemented by wooden beams (dark and light), into which recessed lamps are installed. The result is a very interesting tandem.

Most often, fabric ceilings are installed in bedrooms. To effectively play up such a finishing material, designers advise choosing curtains of a suitable color. For example, a beautiful chocolate-colored ceiling fabric with a relief texture will harmonize perfectly with thick café-au-lait curtains, and the original gray-blue material with photo printing can be complemented with dark gray curtains. Such ensembles can be completed with various decorative elements: vases, wall photo gallery, flowers.

To learn how to install a fabric stretch ceiling, see the following video.

Mother of pearl

They shimmer with a soft pearl sheen, which gives the entire interior a special luxury and elegance.

Under the tree

Such textured tension panels are an integral part of modern design projects. They bring coziness to the premises and create a warm and comfortable atmosphere in it.

Ceiling models with imitation of boards, logs or saw cuts always look very stylish and expensive. These coatings look realistic and are practically no different from natural wooden products.

The photo shows a wood textured stretch ceiling.

Fabric ceilings: manufacturers, models, prices

Among manufacturers of stretched fabric fabrics, the following have a large market share:

• Clipso (France and Switzerland);
• Cerutti (Italy)
• Pongs Textil or Descor (Germany).

All these European brands are engaged not only in the production of products, but also sell them under the trademark of the same name. The structure of the canvas in each case has its own characteristics, which directly depend on the technology.

Clipso

Franco-Swiss offers ceilings that are made from large-mesh fabrics. If you get close to such a canvas, standing on a chair, you can see the cells with the naked eye, but from a distance everything looks like a single background. The reason is in the production technology: we can draw a direct analogy with fabric and say that such fabrics have calico (the loosest) weaving, in contrast to poplin and satin.

The advantages of this invoice are as follows:

• on a white background they create a non-uniform surface that visually enlarges the space and makes the ceiling prominent;

This base is well suited for creating drawings stylized as ancient frescoes that were made on wooden boards.

There is another advantage for the consumer - the rolls have different widths (cm):

• 210
• 250
• 310
• 350
• 410
• 450
• 510

Thanks to such a wide range, you can choose the option that best suits the dimensions of a large or small room, as a result of which there will be practically no overpayment for extra meters.

Cerutti

The Italian company uses a special production technology that makes it possible to obtain a more durable and practical material. Its structure is shown schematically in the figure:

1. The first layer is the part that will look towards the room. The surface is coated with a special varnish, which creates additional protection not only from damage, but also from dust. Thanks to this layer, such a fabric ceiling can be wiped with a damp cloth, which significantly distinguishes it from many other analogues.
2. This is followed by a coating of artificial polymer material, which ensures the strength of the fabric.
3. Next comes the main layer - a polyester thread woven into a single fabric.
4. Next comes reinforcement, which protects the ceiling from moisture leakage. It is thanks to this layer that the material is waterproof, so it can be used in private homes or on the top floors of apartment buildings.
5. The last layer is made of the widest base, which dampens sound waves.

The peculiarities of the fabric manufacturing technology are that the base made of artificial thread is impregnated with polyurethane on both sides at once. This greatly increases the strength of the product and ensures a minimum service life of 12-15 years.

Thickness of canvas (in cm):

• 310
• 410
• 510

Descor

The Descor trademark belongs to a German company. The width dimensions are the same as those of the Cerutti (310, 410 and 510 cm). Models with different consumer qualities are offered:

• Descor Trevira is the highest quality and at the same time the most expensive materials that are absolutely safe to use at home.
• Descor Fr is a budget option that costs on average a quarter less than the previous one. It is of lower quality because inexpensive polymers are added to the raw materials. However, guarantees of 10 years are also issued for service life.
• Descor Color offers a wide range of colored (plain, patterned and patterned) fabric stretch ceilings.
• Descor Acoustic is a special fabric with a porous internal structure that is better than others at blocking the passage of sound waves through the ceiling. It is often used in city apartments with noisy neighbors.

Approximate prices (without installation) for some models from well-known manufacturers are clearly presented in the table.

The price generally depends on several parameters:

• manufacturer;
• required quantity (room area);
• complexity of the design, design (multi-level ones are more expensive);
• the need to create an individual design.

Imitation of Venetian plaster

Matte or glossy canvases imitating decorative Venetian plaster form a subtle, sophisticated and elegant design.

This textured ceiling has an expressive appearance and is quite a fashionable trend that goes well with many style solutions.

The photo shows a textured stretch fabric with imitation of Venetian plaster in the living room.

Alternative ways to make a textured ceiling

Relief tension fabrics are more expensive than regular ones. But if desired, the texture can be created with your own hands. For this you will need special structural paints. They contain small particles of filler. The paint turns out to be heavier and is applied with a spatula. The pattern is then made using one of the following tools:

• notched spatula;
• metal sponge;
• hard brush;
• decorating roller with a cut-out design;
• and so on.

Textured plaster or putty is used for the same purposes. It is heavier and contains larger particles, with which it can imitate other surfaces and give additional relief.

Fabric ceilings are also suitable for applying texture because they can be painted. But you only need to paint one layer. Otherwise, the canvas becomes heavier and may sag, especially if the room is large.

Under concrete

This ceiling covering looks like a real flat and smooth concrete surface. This laconic design is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also practical.

The photo shows a living room with a concrete textured stretch ceiling.

Stucco on the ceiling

Antique or Gothic interior style involves the inclusion of stucco elements in the design of the room.

Such decorative products are represented by many variations, the main of which are:

• moldings - used to disguise joints between walls and ceilings. A smooth molding or a relief element can complement a classic interior, Provence or high-tech trends;
• rosettes are an equally popular type of stucco ceiling design, used for decorative finishing of the chandelier mounting area;
• cornices, borders, flower arrangements will also help diversify the interior.

All these elements can be made not only from traditional gypsum, but also polyurethane, which has better properties and physical characteristics:

• long service life, increased strength;
• moisture resistance;
• ease;
• plasticity and flexibility;
• a wide range of.

Liquid nails are used to finish polyurethane stucco.

Metallic

It will shimmer with a characteristic silver sheen and change color saturation due to the intensity of lighting.

Gold

This decorative gold embossed ceiling covering features a unique patina surface and stunning shimmer. It is perfect for both classic and modern interior solutions.

The photo shows a bedroom with a stretch textured ceiling with imitation gold.

Colors

Although materials for suspended ceilings are available in a limited range of colors, they can also be painted or applied with the desired pattern. This opportunity is actively used by designers and even ordinary citizens.

To ease the problem of choosing a color, it is worth considering the main options:

White color is not as simple as it seems. It has a lot of shades and variations. For example, in the Descor assortment there are two white shades: classic, warm and cold, with an ashy tint. The first option is closer to natural; it gives the structure a natural look and sets off other interior items. The second option makes the ceiling flawless, conservative and strict.

Marble

Marble texture model is no different from real stone. The ceiling surface with such cladding looks very natural and allows you to create a luxurious, pompous and rich interior.

The photo shows a textured stretch fabric with imitation marble in the living room.

Cost of textured canvas

The price depends on the manufacturer and seller, as well as on the complexity of installation. Multi-tiered structures are more expensive; you have to pay extra for each lighting fixture separately. But in general, the cost per square meter is approximately this:

• translucent ceiling - film 250-900 rubles, fabric 1,500;
• patterned - 400-500;
• silk - 500-850;
• metallic - 500-1,000;
• marble - 1,000-1,500;
• velvet - from 1,000;
• “chameleon” - from 1,500;
• with glitter - from 2,000.

Classic canvases are cheaper:

• gloss - from 200 rubles;
• matte - from 100;
• satin - from 180.

Leather

Models imitating leather especially stand out in the interior and create the feeling as if the ceiling surface is actually covered with natural products.

Reptiles (snakes, crocodiles)

They have an appearance as close as possible to the original. Such textured canvases look completely unique and give the entire interior a special personality.

Giraffe

Ceiling products with such a pattern add color, uniqueness and effectiveness to the room, and add a touch of exoticism to it.

Advantages

Soundproofing the ceiling in an apartment with a suspended ceiling

The advantages of textured ceilings are basically similar to the advantages of conventional stretch ceilings. Long service life, quick installation, ease of use, moisture, heat and sound insulation.

The textured stretch ceiling in the interior looks incredibly aesthetically pleasing. For the interior in children's rooms, a suspended ceiling made of silk is usually chosen. Not bright shine gives a feeling of comfort and coziness.

Using a pastel color palette you can achieve peace and romance; this option will be an excellent bedroom decoration.

Another advantage is the size of the textured tension surface. It is known that standard PVC film has a maximum width of three meters. This is certainly enough for a standard room. But what if your room is a little wider? Textured ceilings can easily cope with this complexity. Firstly, such a surface is much wider. Secondly, the seam when gluing different or identical textures is practically invisible.

To decorate the ceiling with different types of textures, you need to understand how to combine them correctly. For example, matte and glossy finishes cannot be used together. There are a number of reasons for this. Firstly, this combination will narrow the space of the room. Secondly, matte fabric absorbs light, while the metal coating, on the contrary, reflects it. As a result, few light sources simply dissolve in space. Thus, leaving certain areas of the room in complete darkness. Matte fabrics are best combined with silk. Silk material will form the basis of the picture, and matte material will frame the edges of the “picture”.

Decorative natural textures

They allow you to give the ceiling decoration an even more unique appearance, add more coziness to the room and even visually adjust its proportions.

Sky and clouds

They transform the ceiling plane into a real art object. This design makes the room spacious and airy and creates a wonderful, enchanting and amazing atmosphere in it.

The photo shows a living room and a textured stretch ceiling depicting a sky with clouds.

Grass and greenery

Fills the space with warmth and a special positive mood. Grass and greenery are quite an interesting design technique that creates a deep and expressive interior.

Water

Water drops frozen on the ceiling attract attention and give the room additional tenderness and lightness.

The photo shows a bathroom with a stretched textured fabric simulating water drops.

Bamboo

The exoticism of bamboo will add brightness and expressiveness to the room and, thanks to its natural appearance, will fill the atmosphere with freshness.

Galaxy

Rich galactic designs in dark blue and black shades look especially delightful. They visually increase the dimensions of the room and give it bottomless spatial depth.

The photo shows a textured stretch fabric with an image of a galaxy in a nursery.

Textures of suspended ceilings

There are three types of standard invoices:

• Matte is a classic stretch fabric, the distinctive feature of which is the absence of relief images on the surface, smoothness and evenness. The main function of a matte canvas is to emphasize the beauty of the ceiling covering, highlighting the pattern or depth of color.

• The satin texture makes the ceilings expressive and attractive. Higher light reflection abilities than the first option saturate the colors of the coating. This occurs due to the shifting shades under the influence of artificial or natural light.

• Glossy has high reflective abilities. This property allows you to visually expand the room, make it voluminous and bright.

Each texture is created on a specific type of material. For example, gloss is done only on PVC film, but a matte structure can be used for both fabric and film coatings. Satin surfaces should be classified as a separate category, since they are based on fabric fabric impregnated with polyvinyl chloride.

Unusual textures are of particular interest. In this case, the basis of the ceiling is an original PVC film with an intricate relief applied to the surface or painted using special paints to imitate marble, silk, suede, or mother-of-pearl. At the same time, the front part of the canvas is not smooth, but textured, with an imitation of a pattern, or having a rough surface.

The advantages of a stretch ceiling with a textured finish are similar to the advantages of conventional film canvases. These are durability, reliability, ease of use, no need for special care, and moisture resistance.

What other textures can there be on ceilings?

• Metallic is a luxurious and original ceiling texture that gives the room severity and brutality. Such a design will best fit into the style of hi-tech, minimalism and other modern trends.
• Silk on ceilings should be used in bedrooms and children's rooms. The muted shine of the surface will make the ceiling soft and cozy. By varying the color shades you can create a romantic atmosphere in the room.

On a note! Do not install dark silk fabrics; they visually make the ceilings heavier. But golden structural surfaces are ideal for decorating a bedroom in a classic style.

• Exotic marble will fit organically into a living room or large hall. The material looks so natural that in appearance it resembles cladding with marble slabs.
• Pearls on the ceiling will make the room soft, and its light shades will visually give it additional volume.
• Mother-of-pearl qualitatively imitates pearls on ceilings, giving the room a certain luxury and nobility.

Fabric imitation

Various fabric imitations or silk-screen printing can add harmony and style to any interior.

Suede

Perfectly copies the features and characteristics of suede fabric. It has a soft velvety surface, which creates a warm and very cozy atmosphere in the room.

Brocade

Stretch fabrics with a brocade texture look no different from this expensive fabric. White products or models with a shimmer of mother-of-pearl can organically fit into almost any interior.

This surface looks very original and elegant, and thanks to its special iridescent reflection, it adds elegance and charm to the environment.

Silk

Imitation of natural silk looks noble and brings shine, softness and lightness to the interior.

The photo shows a textured stretch ceiling with imitation silk fabric.

Rules for selecting and combining textures

Different textures are used not only separately, but also together. The right combination gives each of them more expressiveness.

There is another advantage of ceilings with different textures. The maximum width of polyvinyl chloride fabric is a little more than 3 meters. This is enough for standard rooms. For large rooms, film strips are welded. But the textured one is thicker, and the seam is more noticeable. You can avoid this by combining ceilings with different surfaces.

The most common combination is matte canvas with others. Satin, silk or velvet in such a frame looks like a painting, especially if you add photo printing. With glossy, the effect of a two-level ceiling is obtained. Unlike a real multi-tiered structure, a high room is not required.

As a rule, an insert of a round, rectangular or more complex shape is made from translucent fabric. When the backlight is on, it creates the impression of a window in the ceiling.

When selecting combinations, the decor of the room as a whole is also taken into account. The overall style, other finishing materials and furniture matter.

Original textures of paintings

With the help of original textured products, you can create unusual effects in the room.

Chameleon

This unique ceiling design has a very interesting texture, which can change its shade depending on the viewing angle and type of lighting.

Mosaic

It has an expressive, beautiful structural pattern and is distinguished by a slight shine. Small polyhedrons in different colors and shades go well with various decorative elements.

Advantages and disadvantages of textured paints

Compared to simple paint bases, textured paints have their undeniable advantages:

• painting work will not require a lot of time;
• a layer of paint will make the base of the rough ceiling even and will hide chips and cracks;
• surfaces coated with textured paint are not afraid of mechanical influences, they can be washed and repaired;
• the material is inexpensive and environmentally friendly;
• The color shades are amazingly diverse.

The main disadvantage of this finishing method is the high consumption of material. One square meter of surface will require more than a kilogram of paint.

Types of textured paints

According to the aesthetic effect, textured paints are divided into:

• classic;
• multicolor, characterized by a variety of shades or giving a luminescent glow;
• paints with a decorative effect inherent in their basis. In turn, they are also divided into separate types:

- mosaic (granite). Using original paints of this type, it will be possible to recreate an imitation of decorative plaster, natural stone or other interesting decoration on the ceiling;

- plastic masses. Their viscous texture allows you to create deep relief surfaces, under which you can hide all the imperfections of the rough ceiling.

Textured ceiling painting technology

All types of paints are universal in their technical characteristics and methods of application. Therefore, with the help of such means it will be possible to radically change the interior of the room by decorating any surface - wood, plaster, cement.

Painting the ceiling includes several successive stages, the main of which is preparing the surface for painting. At this stage, the previous finish is cleaned off, the ceiling surface is leveled and puttied.

Next, the ceiling is painted:

• the right direction is from the corner to the center of the room;
• movements should be smooth to avoid smudges;
• each subsequent layer is applied parallel to the previous one.

Recommendations for choosing texture

Some basic tips for choosing wisely:

• Mirrored textured models are perfect for small rooms, as they allow you to visually expand the space.
• It is not advisable to use too colorful textures in small rooms; this can disrupt the overall perception of the interior and make it uncomfortable.

Starry sky

The stretch ceiling “Starry Sky” is the creation of a romantic atmosphere, the embodiment of a fairy tale into reality. The fiber optic lighting system on the ceiling allows you to apply all kinds of patterns. A professionally installed ceiling looks great and does not lose its ideal appearance for many years, bringing real aesthetic pleasure.

Options:

• A simple and beautiful solution is a ceiling with a graphic image printed on it.
• Using optical fiber, the technology assumes that the stars are obtained as small luminous points (0.75–1 mm in diameter).
• Fiber optics and artistic printing combine elements of the two previous options. This is photo printing and fiber-optic threads throughout the ceiling.