White glossy stretch ceilings: pros and cons

Stretch ceiling is a modern option that allows you to quickly transform a nondescript ceiling into one of the most interesting parts of the interior. White glossy material is considered a classic option for decorating a room. White is more familiar to the eye than color shades, and serves as a design basis rather than an accent.

The main advantages of a white glossy stretch ceiling are as follows:

• One of the most important advantages is the high speed of work, combined with low cost. With the help of a white glossy stretch canvas, you can create a stylish interior in any room in a few hours, spending 200-300 rubles per square meter. Usually, two people carry out the work on installing a stretch ceiling.
• Cleaning upon completion of installation work is not required. As a rule, there is no need to remove furniture from the room.
• A neat, impeccable look and aesthetics are the clear advantages of white gloss.

• The glossy polymer helps create a three-dimensional display of everything in the room. These can be wardrobes, dressers, tables, sofas, chairs, carpets, paintings. The mirrored surface of the gloss visually raises the ceiling, making it much higher than it really is. The walls of the room seem to expand, and the room increases in volume.
• In addition, the use of a glossy texture in combination with white creates the effect of a second floor. Visually, the room begins, as it were, to strive upward. Especially this property of white gloss will be relevant in rooms with a low ceiling height.
• In combination with a competent arrangement of lighting devices, it is possible to expand the boundaries of the smallest room. The lighting on the ceiling can create a fabulous mood, and it will turn a one-room apartment into a small, bright palace.

• Glossy white stretch ceilings are ideal for office buildings, conference rooms, for installation in rooms with high humidity, in bars, restaurants, on dance floors - in short, almost everywhere. With their help, it is easy to give a room a special character, cozy atmosphere and individual style.
• White color harmoniously fits into rooms of any style and direction: both classical and modern architecture.
• White ceilings will not allow you to overdo it with too bright walls or furniture. It will smooth them out, neutralize excessive brightness.
• White glossy stretch ceilings are durable enough. Subject to compliance with all installation rules, they will last for several decades. In addition, they do not require painting or whitewashing, which significantly reduces the time and financial costs for all subsequent repair work.

• Ceilings made of stretch glossy canvas harmoniously fit into multi-level structures, curly cutouts and niches. They provide space for the imagination of designers.
• The polymer properties of the stretch glossy ceiling allow you to cut any shapes out of it.
• The gloss surface is excellent for photo printing. You can choose an image according to your taste, taking into account the general orientation of the interior.
• The white color reflects the sun's rays well, which prevents the canvas from overheating.

Possible disadvantages of white glossy stretch ceilings are as follows:

• A glossy ceiling requires more thorough maintenance than a matte ceiling, as even the smallest dirt is visible on it.
• If we compare canvases of the same brand, then the price of gloss is usually higher than that of matte canvas.
• Installation of this option should be carried out only in a warm room.

Among professionals, you can often hear arguments that a white glossy ceiling in combination with light walls does not give a sense of relief, causes discomfort. However, in reality, an atmosphere of warmth and comfort is created in a bright room. In order to add contrast to the room, it is recommended to focus on furniture made in more saturated colors, as well as on other interior items.

The proven white gloss finish will never go out of style. Its relevance will remain at a high level in several decades. White color does not bother, does not spoil the mood, in such a room you will not feel tired. A glossy white canvas will be an excellent companion for drywall. Despite the color coincidence, their texture is different, which creates a soft contrast. This technique is often used when creating multi-level ceilings.

Having installed a white glossy ceiling, it is almost impossible to make a mistake with the color of the furniture. Any furniture is suitable for such a ceiling, regardless of the texture and type of materials.

By itself, the white gloss makes the room brighter. If there is a lack of sunlight, it is recommended to install spotlights with fluorescent lamps, as well as chandeliers.

Experts recommend installing lamps, observing some rules and installation procedure:

• Before installing the stretch ceiling, it is necessary to make the wiring, fixing it to the ceiling base. After the installation of the ceiling, it will be impossible to carry out the installation of electricity without dismantling the canvas.
• In the ceiling, you will need to make holes that clearly correspond to the size of the lamps, so it is better to make measurements first, carefully and accurately make marks on the film.

• It is advisable to install fuses near the hole to protect against overheating. Such measures are aimed at preventing deformation of the material under the influence of high temperature.
• When choosing bulbs, be sure to take into account the fact that glossy ceilings have limitations on their maximum power. In particular, the power of halogen lamps should be no more than 36 W, and incandescent lamps - no more than 60 W.
• If you plan to install a chandelier on a suspended ceiling, you need to provide a platform for it in advance.

Visually, white glossy stretch ceilings appeal to most consumers. The choice of this material is prompted by both the speed of installation and the low cost. A noticeable transformation of the room immediately after the installation work does not leave indifferent any owner of a house or apartment. The room with a glossy white ceiling is filled with special energy. The problem of uneven and cracked ceilings disappears.

Happy owners of stretch ceilings are happy to note that if earlier they did not have enough light and space in their own home, then after installing the glossy coating, they begin to fully feel it. Many admire the blurred wall-ceiling boundary and the fact that the true height of the walls is obscured. This effect is especially noticeable in initially low rooms.Consumers are also pleased with the good compatibility of white gloss with all sorts of design solutions, for example: a harmonious combination with the matte texture of drywall, with geometric shapes from other materials, with photo printing, with a ceiling plinth.

Negative reviews about white glossy stretch ceilings appear due to their unprofessional installation. Defects such as distortions, sagging and visible seams can spoil the impression of this material, so it is necessary to carefully choose the contractor.

You can learn how to install a stretch ceiling from the video below.