What is a stretch ceiling system? by Cristina Hinterbrown
A Stretch Ceiling is a suspended ceiling system consisting of two basic components – a perimeter profile and a lightweight Polyvinyl chloride membrane which stretches and clips into the track. In addition to ceilings, the system may also be used to create wall applications, ceiling and wall murals, suspended 3-D panels, or freestanding features. They can be given virtually any shape. Stretch Ceiling Systems allow the incorporation of all types of light fixtures, grilles, sprinklers,etc by the use of proprietary background support.
These amazing ceilings can be installed almost anywhere, come in a wide variety of colors for stretch ceilings and are made from an eco-friendly material.
<h3 align=”justify”>Fabric</h3>
<p align=”justify”>Our fabric material is a 0.2mm thick PVC based fully recyclable Stretch Membrane. The material comes in a vast array of Colours and Finishes including Matt, Satin, Lacquer, Metallic, Perforated, and Translucent for lighting diffusers, backlighting & projection. We have recently launched a range of Non PVC membranes which are available in a range of colours, finishes and light diffusers and a Mirror fabric known as Stretch Reflect.
<p align=”justify”>The material can be printed or painted for additional effects, is entirely waterproof, washable and impermeable to vapour. The Material is maintenance free, hygienic, non toxic and is fire rated to new euroclass standard B s1 d0 in accordance with the EN 13501.1, equivalent in the UK to Class ‘O’.
<p align=”justify”>The lightweight sheets are purpose made from roll material to form any shape and size typically up to 50 square metres in one piece. Each panel incorporates an ultrasonically welded ‘Harpoon Edge’ which clips into the track.
<h3 align=”justify”>Track</h3>
<p align=”justify”>Typically the Aluminium or PVC Semi-Concealed track is the preferred choice for most architects and designers, enabling curves, domes, vaults and many other shapes to be formed with ease.
<h4 align=”justify”>Installation</h4>
<p align=”justify”>Track is, screwed (& plugged) to supplied surfaces which should be rigid and true. Plasterboard should be skimmed and have a background member within, to take 12-15kg per linear metre tension. The jointing double track can be suspended using timber or MF metal studwork.
<p align=”justify”>Installation of the sheet requires raising of air temperature to approx 100ºF/38ºC using propane gas heaters by us albeit the site should be heated in winter. All adjustments and apertures for lighting, ducts and pipework are made on site. Silicone sealed tracks can achieve impermeable barrier, as required for swimming pools and asbestos containment etc. Decorated walls must have 1st coat applied and tiled walls must be grouted before tracking. Wall coverings should be applied after tracking.
<h4 align=”justify”>COMMERCIAL</h4>
<p align=”justify”>The suspended Stretched Ceilings offers a huge potential for commercial applications. With our superb range of colours and ability to form shapes, Stretched Ceilings allows you to create exceptional feature ceilings as well as conventional flat designs. Suitable for all types of applications including Offices, Supermarkets, Retail Outlets, Bars, Restaurants, Leisure Centres, Cinemas, Galleries, Theatres, Museums, Churches, Shopping Centres and many more.
<p align=”justify”>Available in over 250 different colours & finishes including translucent (for light diffusion, backlighting, projection), lacquer (mirror like), satin, matt, perforated, suede and metallic. The material can be printed or painted for additional effects.
<p align=”justify”>Purpose made monolithic panels in any shape and size up to 60 sq meters gives you almost unlimited freedom in design. Larger areas are simply accommodated using the semi-concealed joining tracks. The system can be installed to within 18mm of existing soffits or ceilings making it possible to refurbish without the removal of original ceilings and associated time & cost.
<h4 align=”justify”>POOL & SPA CEILINGS</h4>
<p align=”justify”>This is where Stretched Ceilings comes into its own. Imagine a ceiling that can help stop condensation forming in the roof void, a ceiling that can protect your roof structure from chemical attack and a ceiling that requires no decoration or maintenance. Stretched Ceilings does this and more by providing a vapour barrier as tested to BS3177, which together with its unique colours and finishes gives you a superb looking and protective ceiling.
<h4 align=”justify”>LIGHTING</h4>
<p align=”justify”>Stretched Ceilings offers a fantastic opportunity to create clean and cool or loud and colourful lighting effects and features using our translucent material for light diffusion, backlighting and front or rear projection. The material is only 0.2mm thick, very lightweight (170gms/m.sq.) and offers approx. 75% light transmission. Any light fitting can be used behind the Stretched Ceilings including fluorescent, cold cathode, colour change, fibre optics, spots etc to create unique lighting designs, features and bespoke luminaires. Single Panel widths from the roll product can be either 1.6m or 2.0m wide, larger panels will have a small welded ultrasonic seam and can be made up to 50 sq. meters. The Stretched Ceilings material can be fixed using our aluminium track to demountable frames for frequent access. Alternatively for lower maintenance lighting the track can be permanently fixed to the perimeter structure allowing the material to be unclipped, cleaned & refitted by our operatives.
<p align=”justify”>It is possible to paint, screen print or inkjet print onto the Stretched Ceilings material for corporate logos, images and individual creations.
<p align=”justify”>The material is washable, hygienic, non toxic, 100% recyclable and is Class ‘O’ fire rated in the UK.
About the Author
<p align=”justify”>TioraGroup is offering installation and distribution of stretch ceilings. Interior design solutions for suspended ceilings.Leader Company in creating ideas and best design for stretch ceilings.
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