A beautiful ceiling will give your home or office a lot of benefits. Firstly, the status of the room instantly changes when the ceiling becomes glossy and decorative. Secondly, a low ceiling can be easily visually raised using special techniques. Thirdly, in a room with a multi-level stretch ceiling you will always feel confident, creative and positive. Add a touch of luxury with several canvases that blend harmoniously with the interior of the room and with each other.

When planning to put any idea into practice, everyone wants to know what advantages this or that option will give them. If we are talking about a multi-level stretch ceiling, then you won’t have to dig into your pocket for words! 6 obvious, indisputable advantages will make even an inveterate skeptic appreciate the idea of ​​installing a multi-level stretch ceiling in your home, apartment or office.

Advantages of a multi-level stretch ceiling:

1. Exclusivity. It is not so easy to find 2 identical multi-level ceilings. Most often, a project is created under the influence of the characteristics of the room, lighting and the wishes of the customer.
2. Possibility of zoning. If you need to divide a room into zones, then a multi-level ceiling is what you need!
3. Beauty. Modern materials for suspended ceilings can imitate almost any texture, have any color, and fit any style! This provides incredible aesthetic potential for multi-level stretch ceilings.
4. Ease of use. PVC stretch ceilings do not require special care! You can simply get rid of dirt or dust using wet cleaning.
5. Durability. If treated properly, a stretch ceiling can last for many, many years of good service!
6. Moisture resistance. The miracles of interaction between PVC and water are legendary! A suspended vinyl ceiling can be installed even above a shower stall, and in the event of a leak from above, PVC will hold a large amount of water.

A multi-level vinyl ceiling is not only incredibly beautiful, but also very convenient.

Multi-level suspended ceilings with lighting

Several levels of suspended ceilings are also good because they can include different types of lighting. It is convenient to lay spot lighting wires inside the suspended ceiling, which creates an immense field for imagination regarding the location of the light.

What kind of lighting can be used in a multi-level stretch ceiling:

• Spotlights. The most common option for additional lighting. Spotlights are good because they allow you to highlight the area you would like to focus on, and also create “evening” lighting that is not as bright as from a chandelier.
• LED strips. LED strips create a special effect of a floating ceiling. With the help of such tapes they illuminate the ceiling around the perimeter or create illumination for additional levels.
• LED panels. With such a unit as an LED panel, you have a chance to have the most original lighting among your friends and acquaintances! The panels have high power, and you can order the size, taking into account your financial capabilities and personal preferences.
• Floating lines. The lines on the stretch ceiling will create a unique design and help separate one functional area from another.

When looking for the perfect lighting, don't forget about choosing the right chandelier. The main light source should be powerful enough, but not heat the vinyl film.

Multi-level stretch ceilings in the bedroom

Several ceiling levels in the bedroom are a winning option for this room, since it is convenient to highlight separate zones in the bedroom that have little functional connection with each other. Let's look at this point in a little more detail.

What zones can be distinguished in the bedroom using a multi-level ceiling and how to do it:

1. Sleeping area. The place where the bed is located is the central position in the bedroom. The bed will look amazing if you place a 2nd level above it with spotlights that can work independently from the main light source. This option will fill the bedroom with romance and comfort.
2. Wardrobe. If the bedroom has a wardrobe or even just a wardrobe with a mirror, then separate lighting and ceiling zoning of this element becomes very convenient and beautiful. To carefully consider your outfits and choose the most suitable color of clothing, you need to have good directional lighting in the dressing area.
3. Work zone. If you do part of your work at home, then it is better to have an office area. Of course, combining work and sleep in the same room is not the best thing to do, but for lack of anything better, you can make do with what you have by properly designing the space using ceiling zoning and directional lighting from above.
4. Dressing table. A woman's place requires the best lighting from all angles! Often the apartment is located in such a way that there is little sunlight, or it only visits the bedroom for a few hours. In this case, artificial lighting will come to the rescue. A low ceiling with good lighting above the vanity will turn the ceiling area into a useful space.

Different ceiling levels in the bedroom create important accents.

Options for multi-level stretch ceilings: making sketches

The number of options for creating a multi-level ceiling is limited only by your imagination. If you are “drowned” in hundreds of attractive sketches, then take a look at our top 5 most common and convenient options for creating a multi-level ceiling.

The most popular and convenient multi-tiered ceilings:

• Perimeter levels. 1 or 2 additional levels around the perimeter of the room will help create a neat transition from the ceiling to the walls, and will also visually raise the ceiling with the appropriate selection of shades.
• The figure in the middle. Creating an additional level in the form of a geometric figure or even in the form of several figures, if the area allows you to swing it, has a slightly different effect.
• Bas-relief. A figured niche in the ceiling is a strong image. Especially if you fill it with color and light.
• Waves. Special techniques will help create the effect of waves on the ceiling.
• Moldings and ceilings. Imitating natural ceiling reliefs is a fairly extensive area that designers are also involved in.

In reality, there are not many types of sketches for a multi-level stretch ceiling. Little things and additional elements depend only on your choice.

Where can I install a three-level stretch ceiling?

Many levels on the ceiling are incredibly original and beautiful. But is it possible to afford 3 levels of stretch ceiling everywhere? Obviously, only some premises can boast of this ability.

Where three-level ceilings are suitable:

1. apartments with high ceilings;
2. cottages and country houses.

If your apartment does not have very high ceilings, then the 3rd level is acceptable, it is only if the lowest part has a small area and does not interfere with the visual perception of the space.

Profile for multi-level stretch ceilings

To install a multi-level ceiling, you will need special profiles for special structural elements. It is advisable to study the purpose of each in order to know what materials will be needed to bring your idea to life.

The most important profiles for a multi-level stretch ceiling:

• profile for step transition;
• design with hidden lighting;
• connecting profile.

Remember that saving on your profile is a big mistake! Only high-quality models made of aluminum alloys ensure a long service life of your ceiling.

Do-it-yourself installation of multi-level stretch ceilings

If you dared to make a multi-level ceiling with your own hands, then you are a brave person. A multi-level vinyl ceiling is a lot of painstaking work. However, if you have some experience in this area, then perhaps everyone can learn from you.

Watch the training video to accurately understand the process when installing a multi-level ceiling.

In general, the installation process looks like this:

1. marking the ceiling for profiles and level;
2. installation of profile and baguette;
3. installation of all communication lines and electricity;
4. tension of the canvases from bottom to top;
5. lighting installation;
6. sealing all cracks with masking tape.

How to make stretch multi-level ceilings: tools and materials

In order not to screw up with the choice of materials and tools, it is better to check in advance whether you have the necessary arsenal. In the case of suspended ceilings, it is better to prepare for everything in advance. Delays in the process of work can end badly for the result of the activity.

What you will need to install a multi-level stretch ceiling:

• hammer drill and drills;
• building level;
• screwdriver with dowels;
• heat gun;
• profiles;
• ladder;
• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• sharp knife.

The impressive list actually doesn't look all that impressive. In fact, the only problem can be the acquisition and use of a heat gun. It is for this reason that most vinyl ceilings are installed by professionals.

If you have problems buying or renting a heat gun, then do not skimp on using the services of professionals.

Installation of stretch multi-level ceilings (video)

Level interiors look very modern and beautiful. Games with levels are relevant for both ceiling surfaces and floor coverings. The canon of the cubic shape of the room is broken by modern design solutions. Therefore, throw away conservatism and boldly step into the future with luxurious multi-level ceilings!

Recently, multi-level stretch ceilings have come into fashion and have firmly taken their place in the decor of ceiling coverings. In addition to an aesthetically attractive and original appearance, they have the same quality characteristics as conventional stretch fabrics. This is due to the fact that they have a large number of advantages compared to plasterboard ceilings, which have significantly lost their position in the world of design. Plasterboard structures visually reduce the height of the walls, making the ceiling covering low.

Peculiarities

The stretch ceiling is a solid aluminum frame on which the canvas is mounted. With it you can create various designs in texture and shape, including those with several levels. The visual effect is achieved thanks to a large number of components. This frame is covered either with a special polyvinyl chloride film or with fabric tension sheets.

Geometrically, levels come in various shapes: cone-shaped, arched, stepped, zigzag. The frame allows you to experiment with both the shape and the number of levels. The technology for creating stretched fabrics makes it easy to implement any idea of ​​the customer and designer.

Installation of multi-level stretch ceilings is carried out in stages.

• First, using aluminum profiles, the desired shape with a certain number of tiers is created. In order to assemble it, drywall is often used.
• Then a panel made to the specified dimensions is pulled onto the mold. After installation, the surface of the film becomes even and smooth. For large rooms where it is necessary to combine several canvases, they are connected by welding, which makes the seams almost invisible.

Multi-level stretch ceilings have a number of features that are their advantages compared to conventional single-tier products.

Advantages

The varied design of multi-level stretch ceiling coverings allows them to be used in any room and in any interior style: both classic and high-tech. The main advantages of these ceilings lie in several factors.

• Exclusive coating design. You can apply and combine any number of tiers, shapes, textures and colors. A ceiling consisting of several tiers will become a real highlight of any room. The starry night sky or smooth curves reminiscent of a river will become a bright accent, create the necessary mood in the interior and emphasize its individuality.

On PVC film and on satin ceilings, it is possible to apply any design using airbrushing or photo printing.

• A multi-level structure can be built in any room: living room, bedroom, bathroom, children's room, on the loggia. Even in the corridor it will come in handy. From the doorway he will tell you about the good taste of the owner of the house. Due to the fact that the stretch ceiling does not absorb any odors, it is appropriate to install it in the kitchen. Condensation does not collect on the coating, this allows it to be installed in rooms such as a bathroom or swimming pool, where humidity is always high.

• Experts note that tension coverings are durable in service, since such canvases are not subject to fading, fading and deformation. Tests indicate that its strength is due to its ability to stretch due to the gravity of the weight of water. In case of flooding from above, a multi-level stretch ceiling will withstand more than 100 l/m² of liquid, since it has elastic and waterproof properties. This coating feature will save floors and furniture.
• Multi-level suspended ceilings meet all fire safety standards: they are non-flammable and non-toxic.
• The system is installed very quickly compared to drywall. Installation takes place cleanly and without construction debris. The simplicity of creating multi-tiered structures will allow you not to involve specialists and carry out repairs yourself.
• To keep the structure clean, no need to incur additional costs. To keep the appearance of the ceiling unchanged, a damp cloth is enough.

Interior use

In addition to the above advantages, the multi-level design has a number of useful properties.

Soundproofing

Multi-storey buildings have very poor sound insulation; panel or brick walls easily transmit sounds. If you install a tension structure, you can install a special ceiling with an acoustic effect into it. It is made from polyester fiber, which is a fabric with a large number of microscopic holes. This creates an obstacle to the sound wave and prevents it from spreading. The wave is partially reflected back and partially absorbed by the ceiling covering.

Stretch two- and three-level ceilings perfectly retain noise, since sound vibrations in the soft fabric are muffled; plasterboard ceilings do not have such properties. In addition, there is some space between the floor slab and the suspended ceilings; it also absorbs sounds.

Masking of utilities

Often there is a need to disguise an unaesthetic crack or unevenness, especially for the ceiling coverings of old houses. A multi-tiered tension structure can easily cope with the problem by hiding engineering communications: alarm, air duct, ventilation without losing their functionality.

In multi-level stretch ceilings there are many opportunities to place additional light sources in an original way. A traditional chandelier can be combined with spotlights and LED strip.

The highlight of the interior can be the last option; this tape, in combination with the properties of vinyl film, allows you to create real masterpieces of design. In addition, you can change the color of the backlight according to your preference and mood.

Room zoning

If you won’t surprise anyone with suspended single-tier ceiling coverings, since they do not visually change the room, then a level ceiling creates the illusion of space and depth. With its help, the room is divided into several functional zones, which is achieved by combining panels of different textures and colors.

Bizarre shapes on the ceiling are additionally supported by constructing a podium on the floor or constructing plasterboard partitions. As a result, the interior turns out to be very impressive and harmonious.

When using multi-level structures, you can achieve another visual effect. This is an increase in ceiling height, it is created by combining tiers and colors, as well as in the presence of glossy surfaces. By mirroring the room on the ceiling, the illusion of double space is created.

However, too complex designs hide the height, so the ceiling covering in the room should not be low. That is, the more levels, the lower the ceiling goes. You can solve the problem by using curved lines and surfaces, as well as experimenting with the frame. This will help create a unique design and optical illusions.

A three-level ceiling is a good option if you need to decorate a room in an unusual way. It will visually change the geometry of the room, increasing the height of the ceiling and the width of the room.

This ceiling covering has a rather complex design, but you can also build it yourself, without the help of specialists.

Materials

PVC film

Possible types of suspended ceilings are divided by material: PVC film or fabric. They can be combined with each other and create a rectangular structure.

Using special equipment, a thin PVC film is bonded from individual strips. When installing the canvas, the surface is heated well using a heat gun. The PVC film increases in size and sags a little, then it is attached to the workpiece.

After cooling, the ceiling covering will be tightly stretched and smooth to the touch. The texture of the ceiling, as well as its color, depends on the type of film. Multi-level tension structures are often decorated with colored glass, mirrors, and various designs are applied to them.

Satin finish

Satin stretch ceilings have appeared relatively recently and have become very popular. A fabric is attached to an aluminum frame, which is an elastic fabric, similar in appearance and texture to a woman’s stocking. A satin ceiling visually resembles a painted surface, so it has some reflection effect. However, like a glossy ceiling, it cannot be called mirrored; the shine is very insignificant. The required color is given to the canvas by dyeing; it becomes moisture resistant after varnishing.

The fabric ceiling is absolutely safe for health because it does not emit harmful substances into the air, it is lightweight and looks very aesthetically pleasing. A room with such a silky ceiling covering looks homely and cozy. It is because of this that satin ceilings are most often installed in the bedroom. This surface is easy to clean: when it gets dirty, just wipe it with a dry cloth.

The advantages of using this coating include frost resistance, as well as the fact that it is suitable for rooms with sudden temperature changes. Disadvantages include the high price, as well as the inability to hold back water if flooded by neighbors above.

Multi-level stretch ceilings

Contact the MDV-Group company to order multi-level stretch ceilings with the required design. Unlike installing complex plasterboard structures and carrying out painting work, tension fabrics located in several levels give the desired effect without excessive expenses. You can create a designer ceiling in your cottage or apartment by inviting measurers and ordering the installation of a multi-level ceiling.

Installation of multi-level stretch ceilings

At MDV-Group you can order the installation of multi-level panels made of fabric, satin, or PVC film. By choosing the right materials and combining various design solutions with each other, you can obtain multi-level stretch ceilings of impeccable quality. In different cases, it is appropriate to use different solutions: simple and complex shapes, solid and translucent layers, backlit or with a starry sky effect, plain or with a texture (including a photo printing effect).

Installing such a ceiling is a rather difficult process that should not be trusted to non-professionals. MDV-Group employees have at their disposal the tools and materials necessary for installation.

Depending on what technology is used and how many levels are involved, installation can take up to several hours. The price of multi-level stretch ceilings also depends on the additional services that you can order from our employees. We will install lighting for you, create a sky effect, apply photo printing, and paint the initially white canvas in the desired shade.

Advantages of multi-level ceilings

Unlike standard single-level structures, such a ceiling has several advantages and opens up more freedom of action when decorating the interior. Typically, multi-level stretch ceilings are ordered in order to:

• completely transform the room, update its appearance;
• zone the space and place accents on objects;
• create a complex and impressive aesthetic composition.

You can contact the MDV-Group company to place an order for such a ceiling. We will take preliminary measurements, draw up and agree on a project with you. We will offer several solutions to choose from so that you settle on the one that suits you in terms of price and final result. Our team works professionally, uses different materials, and offers additional services. The order is completed on a turnkey basis, meaning you do not need to contact other contractors.

Installed multi-level stretch ceilings are subject to a safety certificate and a production quality guarantee. Contact MDV-Group and place an order - we will create for you not just a ceiling, but a real work of art.

A separate stage in the renovation of a room is finishing the ceiling. Of all the options, the installation of suspended ceilings is the most common. Drywall allows you to quickly level the surface, and with its help you can diversify the interior by constructing a multi-tiered ceiling structure.

Design options

Drywall provides the opportunity to build original multi-level structures. Installation is carried out using a system of metal profiles, which eliminates the need for labor-intensive leveling of the base with plaster. Drywall is malleable in processing, but at the same time quite durable. One design can combine different levels of surfaces, which allows you to implement any design ideas. Proper lighting will make any ceiling more expressive.

Due to its design capabilities, drywall has long become the main material used for finishing surfaces.

According to the degree of complexity, suspended ceilings are divided into the following types:

1. Single-tier ceiling. One-level filing is done instead of traditional leveling with plaster if the base has significant differences. A single-level suspended ceiling allows you to hide electrical wiring and install recessed spotlights.
2. Single step ceiling. If you complicate the frame a little and add one step, the interior of the room will change dramatically. Installation of such ceilings does not present any difficulties for non-professional builders.
3. Multi-level ceiling, which has three or more tiers. This design has a complex shape. Each level is made in the form of a step or a separate element with straight or curved contours. Installation of such structures requires a competent approach with preliminary implementation of the project and careful calculation of all parameters and individual components.

Important! The more tiers, the more the multi-level ceiling lowers the room. Installing a frame under drywall steals at least 50 mm of space. Therefore, traditional putty is often used to level the base. This complicates the assembly of the ceiling and makes the process more labor-intensive, but the room will save up to 10 cm in height.

Multi-tiered systems are characterized by the fact that each previous tier becomes the supporting foundation for the next one.

Design options

Each level can have its own shape and location. Depending on this, there are four main design options:

• Frame . This is the easiest way to complicate the design. Installing a straight step in the form of a box along the perimeter of the ceiling will help diversify the interior of the room. This design is designed for installation in a box or niche of built-in lamps. Lighting plays an important role in how a structure will be perceived by humans. In ordinary apartments where the room is low, the ceiling is leveled with putty, and the box is screwed directly to the base.
• Diagonal. It differs from the previous version in the shape of the second tier. The step does not encircle the ceiling, but protrudes from one side. It divides the ceiling itself and the entire interior of the room into two separate zones. Installation of this system is more difficult due to the need to create curved surfaces.

• Local . The second tier is located in a certain place. This ceiling divides the room into separate functional areas. To enhance the effect, spot lighting is installed along the edge.

• Complex curly . Any designer interior is incomplete without intricate ceiling designs. In fact, a multi-tiered ceiling of complex shapes is different combinations of previous structures. The number of steps is not limited, and one system can combine levels with straight and curved contours, complex spot and hidden lighting of different intensities.

In order for a multi-level ceiling to look harmonious, the design takes into account the shape of the room, its size, interior, lighting, and functionality.

Design and preparation of the base

Many home craftsmen undertake independent installation without the help of builders and finishers. They are inspired by the simplicity of the technology used to install drywall, and the opportunity to create a unique environment in their home. The complexity of the ceiling design for independent implementation depends on the taste of the owner, his material capabilities and construction skills. But no matter who installs the suspended ceiling, he always adheres to the following rules:

• The multi-level frame is first drawn to scale on paper. It is better, of course, to use special programs in which you can visually evaluate a room with a new interior.

• Each level is calculated separately.
• If a multi-tiered ceiling is made without filing on the profile of the first tier, the base is leveled with plaster or putty using the appropriate technology.
• If the first level is performed by adding plasterboard to the profile, first the base is cleaned of old finishing material, if necessary, a vapor barrier is performed, and electrical wiring for future lamps is installed.

Important! Lighting and type of lamps are planned in advance. Many parameters of the frame and its individual steps depend on the size of the lamps and the method of their installation.

To update a room, you need ideas. They can be gleaned from the Internet, where many masters post photos of their best works.

Tools and materials

In the drawing, the structure is a grid, which indicates the location of the metal frame profiles for drywall for each step. This way you can accurately calculate the amount of consumables for a multi-level ceiling.

Installation of the frame under plasterboard is carried out using a set of tools for working with plasterboard according to the traditional scheme. A metal profile is used for the frame. You can get by with a standard kit, which includes a UD guide profile, a supporting CD profile, U-shaped hangers and perforated corners. For filing, standard size plasterboard is used. The sheet of ceiling plasterboard has a size of 120x250 cm, and these parameters formed the basis for marking the base.

If the design has curved lines, you can purchase special flexible profiles. But many do without extra costs and make a flexible profile from a straight one by cutting it with a grinder or scissors. To strengthen curved corner joints of drywall sheets, use a flexible plastic corner.

Ceiling plasterboard is used for filing. It is thinner than the wall one, so it is lighter. The plasterboard sheet for the ceiling has a thickness of 10 mm. To ensure that the profile of the lower stages is securely attached to the base, 35 mm self-tapping screws are used. Particular attention is paid to the quality of the dowels, since a multi-level ceiling will have a lot of weight.

Cut the sheet with a stationery knife, cutting the cardboard on one side and then breaking it. To cut drywall along a curved line, use a jigsaw.

Frame assembly

Installation of a multi-tiered ceiling differs from how a conventional frame is installed under plasterboard. But at the same time, the order of the profile and the rules for connecting elements are subject to uniform installation rules.

First tier

The first stage is a regular single-tier ceiling. It is performed as follows:

• The ceiling is measured for surface differences. To do this, use a level. The point of greatest understatement is marked on the wall. Depending on the planned lighting, appropriate reductions are made for the installation of lighting fixtures.
• A horizontal line is drawn along the perimeter of the walls, on which the guide profile is attached.
• On the ceiling with a pitch of 60 cm, parallel lines are drawn using a tapping thread, along which U-shaped hangers are attached with the same step.
• Then the supporting profile is cut to the required length and inserted into the guides. Twist the profile with self-tapping screws.
• After this, the guide profile is screwed to the hangers. At the same time, make sure that it does not sag.

So that in the future, when attaching the lower steps, the self-tapping screw always falls into the profile of the first tier, marks are made on the walls in the direction of the supporting profile.

To facilitate the finishing of the structure, after the installation of the frame of the first tier is completed, immediately twist the drywall and putty the surface. In this case, the sheet is not twisted to the wall, but only to the space that remains open. It is enough if the sheet overlaps the edge line of the second level step.

Features of fastening the lower tiers

Installation of the bottom step becomes more difficult if it has a curved edge. To do this, first prepare a guide profile by making cuts on it in increments of 3-5 cm (depending on the steepness of the bend).

Then a step contour line is drawn on the surface of the base and the prepared profile is screwed directly through the backing sheet.

After this, pieces of vertical posts are cut to fit the height of the box. They are screwed to a bent guide. This is how the plane of the second stage is formed.

Fastening drywall

Drywall is fixed in compliance with the usual technical requirements. The material is not placed sheet by sheet, but offset. Cross-shaped joints are not allowed. Each sheet should end up in the middle of the profile.

Installation of drywall is carried out using standard self-tapping screws. In many designs, the bottom tier sheathing sheet gives it rigidity. Usually, for small boxes, craftsmen do not install load-bearing horizontal profiles, but limit themselves only to a wall guide profile on one side, and a vertical bent segment on the other. In this case, the plasterboard sheet, after screwing, creates the rigidity of the box.

Important! It is more convenient to twist self-tapping screws into drywall using a special cue ball with a limiter. It will prevent the head of the screw from slipping through the sheet.

The video will show you how to install one of the multi-level ceiling options:

To bend a sheet or strip of drywall, two techniques are used. If the bending radius is small, then the sheet is rolled with a needle roller with pressure and wetted. The core of the material gets wet, and the sheet bends even under its own weight. This technique is not suitable for covering curved surfaces with a steep radius. Then the strip is evenly cut along the side of the bend and broken. After screwing, such strips will have to be puttied and sanded several times to achieve a smooth bend.

Any multi-level ceiling is mounted according to the same principle. The more complex the design, the more patience and care will be required from the master. In fact, an ordinary box or ceiling of complex shape is made using the same technology.

/ Multi-level stretch ceilings - how are they made?

Multi-level stretch ceilings - how are they made?

More recently, we knew nothing about stretch ceilings; we could only build intricate structures from plasterboard with lighting. But now tension structures are gradually replacing plasterboard, which turned out to be not as durable as we would like, and after a couple of years it begins to crack and all repairs have to be redone. Spoiled by the rich look of suspended ceilings, people now want not just a smooth, glossy surface, but something multi-level, and even with figured steps.

Advantages of a multi-level ceiling

Multi-level tension structures have their undoubted advantages:

1. A multi-level stretch ceiling is a magnificent decoration for both apartments and commercial premises.
2. By dividing the ceiling surface into levels, you can zone the room, so this type will be very useful when arranging a studio apartment.
3. A multi-level ceiling will successfully mask all the flaws in the base ceiling, hide wiring, pipes, and other communications.
4. A skillfully created design will visually correct the shortcomings of the room and distract attention from the imperfections of the interior. This is the perfect opportunity for designers to bring their most creative ideas to life. You can combine types of stretch fabric, experiment with colors and various lighting fixtures.
5. And finally, this is a very spectacular and unforgettable spectacle.

Modern technological capabilities and a wide selection of colors and textures allow you to choose the ceiling configuration that only your imagination is capable of. When creating a complex ceiling, you can use up to four levels and provide the lower level with original fiber optic lighting or create it using reflective pins. To emphasize the complex structure of the ceiling, plasterboard, plastic or molding is used.

Two is better than one

A two-level stretch ceiling is the most successful and most common solution for decorating the interior of a room. This ceiling model has the same advantages as a simple and multi-tiered one. It will also reliably protect the room from flooding from above, hide errors in rough repairs, and disguise communications and wiring.

A two-level ceiling significantly increases the space due to zoning. As shown in the photo, using the second level you can designate, for example, a sleeping area in a room, and by installing glossy or mirrored sheets, the room will become brighter and more comfortable.

Two-level structures are suitable for any premises, but most often a two-level structure is built in halls. Due to the fact that this is the largest room in the apartment, there is freedom to “roam around” and build a ceiling using contour lighting, make arched vaults, “press in” parts of the ceiling, and apply other design ideas. You can identify completely different comfort zones in the room.

Although, when multi-level ceilings are mentioned, plasterboard construction immediately comes to mind. However, using the experience and imagination of the designer, you can depict something unusual without resorting to drywall. It’s easier, more beautiful and faster to make a stretch ceiling in several levels entirely from PVC film, correctly combining colors and textures, than from plasterboard. There is no doubt about the amazing effect of a multi-level design if the walls in your home are not high. The entire structure will steal only 10-15 cm of height.

Is it possible to make multi-level ceilings on your own?

When planning a ceiling project, you should take into account that the price will be much higher, because this is an individual order that requires special care. It is unlikely that an inexperienced person will be able to build a multi-level structure with his own hands. This should be done by professional specialists, for whom this work will take from 4 to 8 hours, depending on the complexity.

However, if you are confident in your abilities, then why not try yourself as a ceiling designer. But first, preparatory work awaits us - measuring the room, determining the line along which the baguette will be attached. Next, draw a sketch of the desired ceiling. Installation of a two-level ceiling, don’t take on more yet, is carried out in several stages:

1. Marking the surface of the base ceiling. Directly on the ceiling that has been prepared and cleared of old plaster, we draw with a marker the contours of the future lower figured level.
2. Profile fastening. But first you need to attach small wooden blocks along the drawn contour, repeating all the curves of the drawing. Next, a baguette is attached to these bars.
3. Installation of electrical wiring, all fastening structures, cornices, chandelier fasteners.
4. Tension of the lower level canvas, and then the first level of the stretch ceiling is attached to the same technological gap.
5. Installation of lamps.
6. Sealing technological gaps with masking tape.

For all these manipulations we need some tools:

• perforator;
• ladder;
• gas cylinder;
• heat gun;
• level, preferably laser;
• dowels;
• hammer and screwdriver;
• shoulder blade;
• sharp knife.

As for the heat gun, it is still an expensive equipment and is it worth splurging on such a purchase for a single ceiling installation? You can rent it or borrow it from friends who have it. But if you have the opportunity, you can buy it. This thing is always useful for heating the garage in winter. Another important point to consider is the gas cylinder. You should buy it only at specialized stations and under no circumstances refuel it yourself at gas filling stations. These are basic safety requirements.

A more detailed process of installing a two-level ceiling can be seen in the following video

We hope that this video instruction will help you make your dream come true.