How to choose and install tension walls correctly, expert advice

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We present to your attention tension walls with photo printing. Let's consider their advantages.

Tension walls with photo printing will help you create a unique look for your room. Today they are a universal and most reliable means of meeting the needs of customers, allowing the interior to be made not only unusual, but also chosen with the taste of the owner. Tension walls with photo printing are realistic, and being in a room where there is a wall with pictures of nature, human life, or images of animals, a person feels more comfortable. In such rooms it is easier to relax, feel a surge of strength and natural energy. Photo printing on the wall allows you to create a surprisingly beautiful and unusual interior in your home. With its help, by selecting the necessary details, furniture, and fittings, you can create your own unique plot - the wild west, a waterfall with greenery, mountain peaks or a castle from a fairy tale, you can choose any plot!

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Calculation of tension walls with turnkey installation.

Tension wall 11 m2 in the bedroom, price with materials and installation excluding photo printing from: 9669 rubles, according to the Promotion, instead of 13750 rubles, with photo printing from: 20669 rubles, according to the Promotion, instead of 35750 rubles.

The calculation includes:

Fabric Descor 11 m2 (Germany);
Image selection and photo printing;
Turnkey installation in a clothespin fastening system;

Tension wall 8 m2 in the hall, cost for material and installation excluding photo printing from: 7,032 rubles, according to the Promotion, instead of 10,000 rubles, with photo printing from: 15,032 rubles, according to the Promotion, instead of 26,000 rubles.

The calculation includes:

Material descor fabric 8 m2 (Germany);
Large format photo printing;
Turnkey installation in a clip-on fastening system;

Tension wall 12 m2 in the bedroom, prices including material and installation excluding photo printing from: 10,548 rubles, according to the Promotion, instead of 15,000 rubles, with photo printing from: 22,548 rubles, according to the Promotion, instead of 39,000 rubles.

The calculation includes:

Fabric material descor 12 m2 (Germany);
Photo printing of an image;
Turnkey installation of a tension wall in a clothespin system;

What are tension walls

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Call! This room decoration system is somewhat similar to ordinary wallpaper and similar to stretch ceilings. It will effectively hide all surface imperfections and visually level the room.

To install the structure, a profile is installed around the perimeter of the entire room. When choosing it, you need to focus on the type of tension wall. For example, when using PVC film, the profile must also be made from this material, and if a fabric sheet is used, then the “clothespin” type is used. In order to make a choice, you need to consult with a specialist, since there are many installation features depending on the wall, area, etc.

A very important condition is that installing a film covering requires the use of a heat gun, this gives the canvas elasticity and allows it to be stretched to the required size. It should be taken into account that after cooling the product shrinks by approximately 8%.

Important
Note! You cannot fasten the canvas without stretching it, as this will cause it to begin to sag over time. It is impossible to correct the sagging, so you will have to completely replace the structure.

If a fabric canvas is used, then heating is not needed, since stretching is excluded. This greatly simplifies the installation of the system, since you just need to secure the fabric tightly. To do this, you need to cut a piece of the required size and secure it using a profile. Excess elements are cut off with a knife, the joints are masked with tape and decorative elements.

Selection rules

When choosing tension walls, it is recommended to consider the following points:

Fire safety class . When the material is used in a room, this point can be ignored. If tension walls are required for the kitchen, then choose fabrics that are resistant to high temperatures. At the same time, regardless of where the material is used, you should not choose coatings of the KM2 and KM3 classes. The fact is that such canvases emit toxic smoke when burned, which leads to poisoning of household members.

Manufacturer . The market offers products of European, Chinese and domestic production. When choosing, focus on the size of the budget. Chinese products are the cheapest, European ones are the most expensive, domestic fabrics belong to the middle price category.

Mounting method . The canvas is fixed to the profile in several ways - harpoon, glazing bead, clip, wedge. The first option is the most expensive. However, if necessary, the canvas can be dismantled and reinstalled.

Type of canvas . When choosing the type of foundation, they are guided by the size of the budget, as well as their own preferences. In addition, they take into account that if you need glossy or satin fabrics, you will definitely have to buy film.

Expert opinion

Koklyaev Vladimir Stepanovich

Experienced plumber with 12 years of experience

When choosing canvases, first of all, you should consider the manufacturer. I recommend giving preference to European materials. The fact is that such canvases are characterized by high quality workmanship and a slight unpleasant odor, which disappears a couple of days after installation. As for Chinese products, although they are inexpensive, they are of low quality. In addition, the materials emit an unpleasant odor that lingers in the room for several days after installation of the coating. Domestic tension walls have also proven themselves well. They have an average cost and good workmanship. However, in terms of performance characteristics they are still inferior to European designs.

Features of tension walls

There are practically no restrictions for the installation of the structure, since installation does not require special skills or special preparation of the room. In most cases, this design is installed in offices, beauty salons, shops and halls.

Tension walls turn even the most drab and dull room into a bright and attractive one, without requiring much expense. When installing such a design, you can achieve great results in attracting customers, since the drawing immerses a person in a special atmosphere.

Experts recommend installing tension walls in a residential building or apartment in the following places:

next to the bed;
in the hall in the recreation area;
in the dining room;
in the hallway on one of the walls.

When choosing a location, you need to understand that behind the decorative part there is emptiness. Therefore, it is worth placing the tension wall where the possibility of damage is minimized.

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Note! If there is a small child or pet in the house, then this decoration option is not the best.

A combination of a suspended ceiling and a wall made of the same material will look great; it will look very harmonious and attractive. It is necessary to take into account the structural features of the room and the wishes of the owner.

Ceiling options

The placement of spotlights needs to be thought out in advance, especially if a suspended ceiling is to be installed.

The backlight can be located either symmetrically or in a chaotic manner.

Light sources built into a multi-level suspended or suspended ceiling will allow you to create a unique interior, highlight the architecture and atmosphere of the room.

The lighting will be uniform and of the highest quality if the devices are installed so that the rays of the light flux intersect above all elements in the room.

The best option is built-in spotlights along the perimeter of the ceiling plane. They can be switched on together with a central chandelier to create more intense lighting.

The parallel arrangement of lamps in several rows will help to achieve proper comfort in the room.

A cross-shaped arrangement of light sources will fit perfectly into a small room with a low ceiling. The corner space is equipped with single models, and a gimbal structure is installed in the center.

Also, for a small room, the arrangement of lamps in the form of a square is appropriate.

In order to illuminate a certain area, an arc-shaped arrangement of lighting fixtures is used. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to soften the strict interior.

Some rooms require the installation of light sources in a checkerboard pattern. For example, a similar solution is often found in the design of an island-type kitchen, where good lighting of all zones is required.

What are the types of film textures?

Experts identify several classifications of this design. For example, depending on the material of the canvas - polymer or fabric (detailed description above).

Another classification is the appearance of the structure. Usually there are matte, glossy and satin fabrics. Here the material has a big influence: the first option is only possible for a fabric base, but PVC can be anything. To figure out what to choose, you need to take a closer look at each of them.

Characteristics of walls depending on appearance:

Matte. Fits perfectly into the Art Nouveau style. It must be taken into account that such a wall will look like it is covered with ordinary whitewash.

Satin. Outwardly they resemble not only ordinary film, but also fabric. The surface has pearlescent tints, which will add zest to the room.

Glossy. It is somewhat reminiscent of a mirror surface, as it reflects interior items.

In addition, canvases can be divided into several categories depending on color and patterns: plain, decorative, with photos, with drawings. Very often there are walls with photo printing.

Palette and texture

Tension walls are often made for the sake of a bright design. Such that it would make everyone who entered admire it. Film and fabric sheets are ideal for this purpose. Any design can be printed on them - from a field with bright red tulips running beyond the horizon to a trendy abstraction or a “portrait” of a distant galaxy. And if you make proper interior lighting, a tension wall can indeed cause genuine amazement.

However, you need to be careful here. What delights during single short viewings becomes boring and annoying when you see it every day and for hours.

When choosing an interior style, people focus on fashion. The world's largest exhibitions set trends. In the coming year, canvases depicting landscapes, small grass compositions and futuristic collages are considered bad taste. Red, orange and bright yellow walls are also bad manners.

Instead, prints in the style of the 70s of the last century are offered. Shades are pastel, muted or, conversely, frankly deep and rich.

It is important that in the 70s, interiors that were customized to a specific person, his interests and hobbies were in fashion. That is, everyone decided for themselves what would be nice for them in their home. Only vulgarity, redundancy in details and color palette were not welcomed, which is still relevant today.

The colors of the year are classic blue and mint, under which designers combine combinations of emerald and blue tones. Natural shades are in fashion, of which there are hundreds. The choice is so rich that it is impossible not to fall into any trend.

At the beginning of last year, designers rebelled against glossy surfaces and have not changed their minds to this day. This is good support for those who perceive shiny walls with despondency or irritation. Those who like gloss can ignore the position of opponents. She is as subjective as he is.

Tension walls with lighting

Like the ceiling, tension walls can also be equipped with lighting. This is usually done for decoration or as a night light. Light allows you to focus on the original design solution and make the room more comfortable.

Installation of lighting can be done in two ways:

Using an air profile;
On the back side.

The first creates the effect of a floating lamp, which makes the design even more original and attractive. The second method is implemented using a light strip with diodes.

When installing such lighting, you can completely abandon ceiling lights. But this requires very bright lamps. If the backlight will be used as a night light, then it is worth installing a brightness control so that in the dark you can dim the light.

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Where to apply

Not everyone will decide to use such finishing in their home. But those who still dared to install such coverings in their home do not regret it at all.

A distinctive feature of such a finish will always be a perfectly flat surface. The customer can choose the texture and colors to suit his interior, and installation takes very little time.

These coatings look just great. To see this, look at what tension walls look like in the photos below.

Excellent moisture resistance makes them an excellent solution for rooms with swimming pools and other rooms with high air humidity.

Such solutions are almost ideal for public areas in corridors or hallways.

But offices and other commercial premises are not the only place where such decoration would be appropriate. It will perfectly complement the interior of an ordinary home.

You can use combined structures in which the mounted canvas will begin as a wall and end as the ceiling of the room.

Installation features

In order to carry out all the work correctly, you need to follow the execution steps. These include:

Carrying out measurements of the installation site;
Drawing up a layout of the future structure;
Choice of canvas;
Carrying out scaling and color correction;
Cutting the canvas and processing with colored ink;
Installation of the structure.

The last stage needs to be considered in more detail to understand the process. To begin with, a profile is installed along the entire perimeter of the wall or area. In the first case, you need to drill the moldings in the corners, in the second case, you need to mount a niche in their drywall.

After installing the profile, you need to start attaching the backlight, if this is planned. Don't forget about the holes for sockets and switches. After this, you can begin installing the canvas, stretching it if necessary. When finished, you need to trim off the excess fabric or PVC, all gaps are masked with tape or inserts.

Installation of ceiling spots

Fastening technologies for different spots differ, but the general principles of installation are similar.

Installation of ceiling spots consists of several stages:

Before installing the ceiling structure, a wire is laid from the junction box to the lighting fixture.
The connection is made in parallel: from the connection device to the first device, and then to subsequent ones.
When installing an electrical cable, it is worth taking its quantity with a margin of 26-35 cm. The excess wire will then be hidden under the ceiling structure.
After the ceilings are installed, the fixtures are installed.
Modern spots require the presence of step-down transformers that are connected to each device.
When choosing lamps, you need to take into account the size of the product and the dimensions of the room. The choice of option is influenced by the height of the ceilings. The installation site must be freely accessible.

Recommendations for design

Tension walls allow you to realize almost any idea. For example, hidden lighting - the lamps themselves will not be visible, but the light will illuminate the entire room. The material is resistant to mold and other fungi, so it can also be used where there were previously tiles. When choosing a shade, you need to rely on the general design of the room: it is preferable to choose muted tones, since bright patterns can quickly get boring.

Experts recommend focusing on one thing. For example, you can install a bright wall or choose bright furniture and accessories. In most cases, designers suggest choosing the following shades:

warm colors: relax, lift your spirits and make the room more cozy and comfortable;
green: relaxes, allows you to achieve harmony in your personal life, helps you take a break from a hard day at work;
lilac: has a gentle and calm mood, harmonizes perfectly with wood;
white: makes the room appear larger and sleeker.

Patterned walls look great. For example, this could be photo printing or raised drawings. In this case, the furniture should be plain.

How to choose spots for the interior of the room

Thanks to the wide variety of ceiling spotlights and their versatility, they can decorate absolutely any interior. The style of the room and its color design are two criteria that you should focus on when selecting spots for the interior.

If you need to organize spot lighting in a room designed in a classic style, choose rounded lines and imitation of precious metals.
In interiors made in modern styles, such as modern, high-tech, loft and others, square and rectangular spots with glass and metal elements are appropriate.
For suspended and suspended white ceilings in rooms of any style, spots of the same color would be a universal option.

Ceiling spots have become a part of our lives. And if once upon a time their appearance in an apartment was rather a fashionable trend, today spots solve many problems. They act both as additional light sources and are used instead of classic chandeliers, play a decorative role in the room, placing accents and highlighting a certain area, and are able to visually adjust the dimensions of the space. In addition, spots are economical, convenient, durable and easy to install. A competent choice of spots will make your home not only stylish and modern, but will also eliminate the need to replace light sources for a long time.

Pros and cons of tension walls

In order to figure out whether it is worth installing tension walls, you need to study the pros and cons of the design. The advantages include:

A quick way to decorate a room compared to wallpapering;
You can avoid problems with leveling walls, which allows you to save money on the purchase of finishing products;
A large selection of shades, patterns and designs that will allow you to give the room any look;
No seams due to the monolithic fabric;
Resistant to sunlight;
Structural strength: it can only be damaged by sharp objects;
Easy care;
When using a glossy surface, you can visually expand the room;
Availability of visual effects;
Long service life.

Tensile walls have a number of disadvantages, which are quite significant for some property owners. For example, it is almost impossible to carry out installation yourself if you do not have special skills. Therefore, you need to seek help from a special company that provides these services. Other disadvantages include:

Does not withstand too high temperatures, as it begins to melt;
It breaks easily when exposed to sharp objects, so it is not recommended to install it in a nursery or if there is an animal in the house;
Occupies the free space of the room: approximately 10 centimeters are spent on installing the canvas;

If suddenly a hole or cut appears on the canvas, then you need to take action immediately. To do this, you need to use a special glue that will fill the space and connect the disconnected material. If you ignore the restoration of the canvas, then over time the hole will increase and the product will begin to become severely deformed.

Durability of repair

Tension walls are one of the most durable finishing materials. Its average service life is 30 years. At the same time, the material does not lose its visual appeal even after a long period of operation. This is explained by the fact that it is moisture resistant and resistant to ultraviolet radiation. For this reason, tension walls are in high demand, despite the high cost, since the high price compensates for the fact that repairs need to be done once every 30 years, when other coatings have to be changed every 3-5 years.

Cost of purchase and installation

The cost of performing services depends on many factors. For example, on the quality of the material, the volume of work and its complexity. Thus, Chinese, German and French canvases are usually used. They differ in price, which affects the final amount - Chinese are the cheapest, but their quality is slightly worse than German or French. In addition, the price includes the price of the profile and related tools.

You also need to take into account that if you plan to do backlighting, it also affects the final price. A regular LED strip is inexpensive - around a thousand rubles. But individual lamps will cost much more.

The type of canvas also has a significant influence. Photo printing adds cost, as it requires individual production. It should be taken into account that the price is calculated per square meter. PVC canvas will cost less than fabric.

Using outdoor spots

Street spots are used to illuminate the area near the house. They have great power and range of luminescence, and will also help in creating decorative effects when lighting a certain area of the yard. Street lamps are made of glass and metal in white, black, gray and other colors.

They allow you to adjust the direction of light and also have protection from the negative effects of precipitation, so street spots are the best option for lighting your personal plot.

Interesting ideas in the interior

Designers have developed some features in the design of a room using a tension wall. So, in the bedroom this design will look best behind the headboard. In this case, it is worth choosing a canvas with a pattern or photo wallpaper with a forest. This will make the room more comfortable. Experts recommend giving preference to flowers, trees, and a city at night, as such designs are best suited for a sleeping area.

In the living room, it is better to choose neutral tones, for example, a plain linen. If you want to choose photo printing, then you can choose water drawings.

Questions and answers

Is it possible to install tension walls from PVC film yourself?

If there is no special equipment, then no. After installation, the film must be heated with a heat gun so that it stretches and takes the desired position.

Is it possible to install tension walls in the bathroom?

Since the canvas is resistant to the negative effects of moisture, there are no contraindications to installing tension walls in the bathroom. However, rarely does anyone install a structure in this room due to the high probability of accidental damage.

Is it necessary to remove the old coating before installing tension walls?

No, the foundation does not need preparation. The old coating is removed only if it occupies a usable area - drywall, wall panels, etc.

Which fabric is better to choose - glossy, matte or satin?

It all depends on personal preferences and room design. So, a matte finish is best suited for a classic style, and satin and glossy for a modern style.

What to do if the film accidentally breaks?

If the defect has formed in a visible place, then the canvas will have to be changed. If the hole is not obvious, you can carefully cover it with tape.

Tensile walls are decorative structures that increase the aesthetics of a room and mask uneven surfaces. It is best to invite professionals to install them. Only this guarantees the aesthetics of the finish and its durability.

Is it possible to repair spots?

You can change the lamps yourself, observing safety precautions. Ceiling spots are convenient, easy to install, multifunctional and modern lighting devices with the ability to rotate. They come in different sizes, shapes, styles, and ways to use them in the interior. Properly designed lighting will allow spots to become the main source of light in the room or highlight important areas. Will highlight her uniqueness and individuality.

Stretch ceilings in living rooms with stairs to the second floor

It is not easy to arrange such rooms beautifully and comfortably. Designs with level transitions will help, as well as complex shapes: cones, arches, waves.

You can create the illusion of a window in the ceiling. To do this, install a translucent film and frame it. Often the sky is printed on canvas, sometimes with tree branches, flying birds, etc.

If a fireplace is installed in the hall, you should take care of the safety of the film. A fire-resistant frame is installed between the canvas and the chimney.