Care for stretch ceilings

Today stretch ceilings are very popular, which is not surprising, because they fit perfectly into the modern interior, are very practical, have high strength and delight owners with their sophistication. However, such designs require a special approach. In this article we will tell you how to properly care for dull ceilings so that they last as long as possible and do not lose their attractiveness.

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Rules for the operation of suspended ceilings

According to manufacturers, suspended ceilings can be in operation almost unlimited time. Indeed, modern ceiling structures are made of reliable and high-strength materials that withstand heavy loads, which ensures products a long service life.

However, there are factors that can cause significant damage to suspended ceilings. The most popular of these are the following:

• Mechanical impact. To wash products in this category it is strictly forbidden to use brushes with coarse nap and hard washcloths.
• Temperature effect. Deformation of stretch ceilings can occur under the influence of low or high temperatures. For such products, the operating temperature depends on the material from which they are made. For example, a PVC ceiling is mounted in rooms with temperature indicators in the range from 10C to 50C.
• If the design will be carried out on the loggia, then it is better to choose fabric ceilings, since they do not undergo structural deformation even during severe frosts (up to -40 degrees).

Important! If you carry out repair work in a room with a stretch ceiling, then for this period it is better to dismantle it. If there is no possibility of dismantling, then the surface of the ceiling is covered with a film.

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Stretch Ceiling Care: Basic Rules

Due to its convenience, reliability and versatility, stretch ceilings have become very popular and almost the best option for decorating a living room. But every housewife is concerned about the care of them, because I want to maximize the service life of the structure and preserve its aesthetic appeal.

Care for dull ceilings is minimized, since the product has a special antistatic property. In apartments and residential buildings, to eliminate small pollution, you can occasionally wet the structure or wipe its surface with a dry cloth.

Important! Cleaning the ceilings in the bathroom, kitchen and loggia should be done more often - due to increased humidity and dust concentration in such rooms. Wipe them very carefully so as to prevent the occurrence of scuffs and scratches.

To wash stretch ceilings is not only possible, but also necessary. However, when wet cleaning, the following recommendations should be followed:

1. Do not use detergents that include abrasive substances. The best cleaning agent for suspended ceilings is a special polish, which can be purchased at a hardware store. You can also use a soap solution with the addition of a 10% solution of ammonia.
2. When performing cleaning procedures, you should take into account the characteristics of the material from which the construction of the stretch ceiling installed in your home is made.

Important! Regularly cleaning ceilings helps maintain their original texture. If you do not pay the necessary attention to care, then you will have to spend a lot of time on removing stubborn dirt.

Care for stretch ceilings

A feature of dull ceilings is the ease of care, because there are no stains on their surface. Experts advise cleaning such structures with water vapor.

You can also remove impurities with a soap solution. To achieve the highest quality cleaning effect, adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

1. Fill a container with a small amount of warm, but not hot water.
2. Add a little detergent to the windows or utensils.
3. Soak in the resulting solution and squeeze a soft rag.
4. Gently wash the surface.

Important! During the cleaning process, do not allow a significant deflection of the canvas, because this can lead to deformation of the entire structure of the stretch ceiling.

Glossy stretch ceiling care

Shiny, glossy surfaces of ceiling structures look quite impressive. However, due to small particles of dust that are even in the cleanest rooms, the luster of such coatings dims quite quickly.

For the longest possible preservation of the aesthetic appeal of such structures, the following recommendations should be followed. Then care for stretch ceilings will not cause difficulties, while the gloss will remain:

1. To remove dust and restore the luster of the surface, you need to wipe it with a dry paper towel or a cloth with short fibers.
2. To clean such surfaces, you can use polishing agents or window cleaners.
3. Also, the cleanliness of the shiny ceiling will help to maintain a soapy solution with the content of ammonia.
4. After wet cleaning, wipe the surface with a dry cloth with a soft pile.

Important! When cleaning the shiny surface of the ceiling, use not circular, but translational movements. Thus, you can avoid the appearance of stains on a glossy surface.

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How to wash the suspended ceiling in the kitchen?

Care for stretch ceilings in the kitchen has a number of features that are associated with increased humidity in the room, as well as the presence of caustic contaminants such as soot and grease spray. Structures that are installed in a room without a hood are especially heavily contaminated.

Fat and soot, which are formed during cooking, mixing with dust form hard-to-remove caustic compounds that inevitably leave a mark on the ceiling surface. But if regular cleaning is carried out before soot and dirt enter the structure of the ceiling material, the cleaning procedure will not require much time and effort.

They clean the ceiling in the kitchen in the same way as in other rooms:

• Clean, soft sponges or napkins, and most importantly - without the use of abrasive substances.
• After washing with any detergents, the ceiling must be rinsed well with clean water and wiped dry.

Important! Soot can be easily removed with a dishwashing detergent or aqueous solution of ammonia.

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In this article, we shared with you the main recommendations regarding the care of stretch ceilings with a glossy and matte surface. We sincerely hope that these recommendations will help you maintain the aesthetic appeal and cleanliness of the ceiling with a non-trivial design for an extremely long time.