Contrary to common opinion that stretch ceilings are not suitable for kitchen, practice shows that they are ideal option for finishing of this room. Such ceiling covering serves much longer, and it is much easier to look after it.
Advantages of use of stretch ceilings in kitchen are obvious, except esthetic assignment they perform also some practical functions. For example, by means of such ceiling covering it is possible to hide vent system, electrical wiring, pipes or to place on it unusual lamps.
Besides, for production of stretch ceilings use, as a rule, PVC film which does not absorb smells, has antistatic properties, it is resistant to high temperature and has vlago- and zhiroottalkivayushchy properties, that is it is ideal for finishing of kitchen rooms.
Types of stretch ceilings which can be used in kitchen
The glossy stretch ceiling is considered optimal variant for kitchen as its plain smooth surface visually increases the room sizes. The color gamma of such material strikes with the variety, and color does not affect the reflecting properties of surface in any way.
Opaque stretch ceilings are classical type of finishing which is even more popular in kitchen. More uniform, soft luminescence is characteristic of them, such covering will be suitable for big kitchens where it is not necessary to increase space visually. Stretch ceilings from sateen are externally similar to their opaque analogs from PVC film, however in their invoice there are no roughnesses that considerably facilitates leaving. However they do not enjoy the same popularity as film because are less protected from pollution.
How to look after stretch ceiling in kitchen
The stretch ceilings established in kitchen differ in nothing from the same ceilings in other rooms, and care for them is necessary same, as well as behind ceilings in other rooms. Periodically from them it is necessary to delete dust, and for this purpose it is enough to wipe of them with damp rag. For washing of stretch ceilings in kitchen use the soft sponge, the wetted in soap solution or special means for care for such surfaces. For cleaning of stretch ceilings of gross contaminations it is possible to use also window cleaner or ware, but only those which do not contain in composition of alkalis, acids or abrasive substances. Such aggressive ingredients can destroy surface of ceiling covering. During removal of permanent pollution it is impossible to use sharp or prickly objects, rigid brushes or sponges as material for production of such ceiling covering is very unstable to mechanical damages. It is better to remove drops of fat by means of hot water or soap solution.