Is suspended ceiling harmful: pros and cons for health

Types and composition of materials for suspended ceilings

A stretch ceiling is, in fact, an additional vault under a load-bearing ceiling, designed to remove all the imperfections of the base surface and create an attractive appearance. The structure is a frame fixed around the perimeter of the room, onto which a thin fabric is stretched. The frame is made of aluminum or plastic and does not affect the human body in any way, but the stretched material can.

When installing suspended ceilings, 2 types of canvases are used:

1. PVC . This is a thin film of polyvinyl chloride. The main advantages of such a ceiling are water resistance, low cost, a wide range of colors and the ability to decorate using photo printing. Disadvantages: the need to warm up during tension, the difficulty of hiding the seam, and low mechanical strength. PVC film comes in several textures: glossy, matte, satin and translucent.
2. Fabric cloth . Made from synthetic fabric. The most common material is woven from polyester fibers (polyester is most often used). To give strength, the canvas is impregnated with a special polyurethane-based product. The advantages of a fabric ceiling are high mechanical strength, cold tension, attractive appearance, and breathable effect. Disadvantages - increased cost compared to PVC, smaller range of colors, tendency to accumulate dust, limited ceiling area.

The choice is made taking into account the purpose of the room, ecology and visual appeal.

Harmfulness determines the chemical composition of the materials used to produce the fabric. Safety depends on what substances are contained in the constituent elements of the ceilings, as well as their quantity and likelihood of release.

The basis of the film web is PVC, the synthesis of which uses chlorine and hydrocarbons of petroleum origin. To ensure elasticity, light resistance and durability, numerous additives are introduced into the polymer. They make up more than half of the total mass of the material; these are stabilizers, plasticizers, biocides, pigments, including metal oxides. Typically, more than 120 ingredients are used.

Fabric sheets are made from polyester materials impregnated with polyurethane. The result is a rubber-like composition that is highly resistant to solvents and elevated temperatures.

How harmful a suspended ceiling is is judged by the presence of dangerous components in the composition of the fabric. The table shows the average values ​​of some substances that can affect human health.

Ingredient	Safe norm	Fabric cloth	PVC canvas
Formaldehyde	0,01	0,001-0.003	0,003-0,03
Phenol	0,003	no more than 0.002	0,002-0,008
Xylene	0,04	0,003-0,006	0,001-0.002
Ethyl acetate	0,1	0,006-0,008	0,01-0,4
Toluene	0,6	less than 0.002	0,01-0,6
Acrylonitrile	0,03	less than 0.01	absent
Pseudocumene	0,015	absent	up to 0.01
Butyl acetate	0,1	absent	up to 0.01
Acetone	0,3	absent	no more than 0.2

The table shows average data on the content of hazardous components in the composition of fabric materials from domestic and foreign manufacturers. However, when purchasing, take into account the risk of purchasing homemade, handicraft products. In them, the specified ingredients significantly exceed the norm.

Smell

Some people rely on smell to determine whether a suspended ceiling is toxic. However, it is important not to rush to conclusions here, because Even high-quality materials smell for some time immediately after installation. Therefore, you should not panic prematurely: after airing the room for 1-2 days, the smell from high-quality products completely disappears.

However, the problem is not always solved so smoothly:

• Sometimes a strong smell lasts for 1-2 weeks, that is, the stretch ceiling stinks. This accurately indicates the fact that low-quality fabric is used, which poses a health hazard. It is strictly not recommended to use materials of this type for finishing living rooms, bedrooms or children's rooms.
• If there is a sweetish chemical aroma even after 14 days of regular ventilation, a conclusion is drawn that the tension fabric used is hazardous to health. It urgently needs to be removed and replaced with proven material. To do this, representatives of the company who sold low-grade products are called.

The consequences of a chemical smell can be very diverse:

• I have headaches regularly.
• Allergic runny nose.
• Depressive states, loss of strength, feeling depressed.
• Impaired sense of smell and decreased concentration.

To avoid the negative impact on the health of suspended ceilings, it is necessary to make a very balanced purchase. Consultations with qualified specialists and various buyer forums are very helpful. Thus, you can form an opinion about the market for this product from the point of view of its safety for health.

How dangerous is PVC film for health?

The question of whether a stretch ceiling with PVC fabric is harmful to health is rightly of concern to many who plan to install it in an apartment. The film always contains toxic substances - formaldehyde, phenol and toluene. Each of them is very dangerous for the respiratory system and eyes if the concentration in the air exceeds the norm. It is important to understand the dangers of polyvinyl chloride.

Under normal conditions in a room, PVC film does not violate environmental safety, since these ingredients are in a bound state and are not able to volatilize.

The toxic effect occurs during ceiling installation. When stretched, the film web must be heated to 70°C, for which special devices are used - heat guns. During this period, the harmfulness increases sharply, as the release of substances hazardous to health begins, which become volatile under the influence of temperature. Their appearance in the air is confirmed by the characteristic smell of phenols, reminiscent of paint. It lasts from 2-3 days to 14-15 days. Staying indoors for a long time at this time is harmful to human health. Complete disappearance of the odor indicates that the problem has been resolved.

Danger to occupants also arises from fire or fire. PVC is a self-extinguishing material, but it can smolder. The process stops the release of chlorine, so there is no open flame, but the gas itself causes serious harm to the respiratory system. During smoldering, acidic (hydrochloric acid) smoke is possible with an increase in the concentration of dioxin, as well as cadmium and other heavy ingredients.

In addition to harmful emissions under special conditions, the performance characteristics of the film material are taken into account. The polymer film does not allow air to pass through and is absolutely vapor-tight. For this reason, the harm of suspended ceilings is complemented by the appearance of a microgreenhouse effect and vapor condensation.

The lack of natural ventilation requires frequent ventilation of the room.

Steam in a room is not only generated in the kitchen or bathroom. It appears even during a person’s normal exhalation. Rising to the ceiling, the steam does not leave the room, but condenses in contact with a cold surface. This leads to increased humidity, mold and mildew, which is harmful for asthmatics and allergy sufferers. This phenomenon is also dangerous for the child.

Waterproofness of films

The polyvinyl chloride fabric for the tension system is capable of retaining water. In this case, you need to pay attention to whether the suspended ceiling allows air to pass through. No, the film is airtight. This feature, as many consumers of such products claim, leads to the proliferation of pathogenic organisms in the ceiling.

True, such a drawback cannot be called critical, since it can be eliminated if high-quality ventilation is installed. In its absence, high humidity, even without a PVC ceiling, leads to the appearance of fungus.

Can fabric stretch ceilings be considered safe?

Such fabrics are made from polyester threads, which are actively used in the production of clothing (even underwear). Polyurethane impregnation and elements made from this material are widely used in the footwear industry, which indicates the quality of the fabric. This is an environmentally friendly material that is safe for the human body.

The high environmental friendliness and lack of toxicity of products from well-known manufacturers of textile ceiling fabrics is confirmed by relevant certificates. They have been awarded the status of environmentally friendly products according to the international standard system (ISO).

Immediately after installation there is a smell, but it disappears quickly, you just need to ventilate the room. Thanks to micro-holes in the structure of the material, the textile fabric has a breathable effect, which eliminates problems with condensation and ventilation. On the question of whether fabric stretch ceilings are harmful to health or not, the opinion of doctors is mostly positive - they are quite harmless to humans.

Dust that actively accumulates in the ceiling fabric poses a certain danger. Taking into account the fact that cleaning the ceiling is a problymatic event, certain contraindications for installing fabric sheets exist for allergy sufferers whose bodies are sensitive to dust in the house. But for this category of people, special hyperallergenic fabrics are produced, which are also recommended for installation in medical institutions.

Advice from professionals

Recommendations from experts will help you choose the material for the design of the ceiling:

1. In the living room, children's room, office and bedroom, it is advisable to install fabric panels that have an aesthetic appearance and are available in a wide range of colors.
2. Film materials are more suitable for wet rooms, such as a bathroom or kitchen, since under such operating conditions they can quickly lose their original appearance.
3. If a low-quality canvas is installed in a house or apartment, it should be urgently dismantled, otherwise the consequences will be the most dire.

Having figured out how to determine whether a suspended ceiling is harmful, you can choose an absolutely safe canvas for interior decoration.

Why stretch ceilings can cause harm

There are many myths around suspended ceilings. Some find benefit in such designs. Others provide evidence of mortal danger to humans. The true picture depends on the materials used. Let's consider the features of different types of ceilings and draw a conclusion about whether it is good or bad to use a tension structure in an apartment.

Chemical hazard

It is associated with the belief that plastics emit harmful substances. Among them, the following are especially common:

1. Phenol. A highly toxic component that, even in small quantities, negatively affects people’s well-being. It can affect the cardiovascular system and central nervous system, disrupt the functioning of the kidneys, liver, lungs, and provoke cancer.
2. Toluene. A toxic substance that depresses the central nervous system. This causes insomnia, loss of appetite, headaches, impaired concentration, and memory disorders. Toluene is especially dangerous for pregnant women.
3. Cadmium. Salts of this heavy metal are used as a pigment. In the human body, they disrupt the functions of the liver, spleen, kidneys, the functioning of the excretory system, and contribute to the development of malignant neoplasms.
4. Chlorine. Can seriously impair the functioning of the respiratory system. Cause the following symptoms: dry cough, shortness of breath, rise in body temperature, tachycardia.

Modern polymers from reliable manufacturers undergo multiple testing according to European standards, which eliminates any harm to human health. Even after heat treatment, the level of harmful emissions does not exceed permissible values. The risk disappears completely after 15-20 days. Fabric sheets are more environmentally friendly, since the composition of the material does not contain harmful ingredients. The danger of chemical damage comes from cheap counterfeits, where the specified substances exceed the permissible limit.

Poor ventilation

Any suspended ceiling using polymers changes the air circulation system. The film canvas completely eliminates it, and the fabric partially disrupts it. As a result, air masses stagnate and condensation accumulates.

Such changes are harmful to health and are completely unacceptable in a room where a small child is located. Therefore, it is important to entrust the installation to specialists so that the structure is installed correctly.

Allergy

There are no suspended ceilings that are completely hypoallergenic in their composition. The cause of the reaction may be plastic, additives (most often dyes) or dust accumulation in the fabric. Medical picture: malaise, runny nose, sneezing, increased lacrimation. The most dangerous consequences are suffocation, allergic asthma, swelling of the respiratory tract.

High-quality canvases are considered environmentally friendly. However, harm from suspended ceilings cannot be ruled out. The material must be selected taking into account its quality and the characteristics of the human body.

Standardization of materials for canvases

Manufacturers of panels for suspended ceiling systems claim that their products have been certified and comply with current standards and requirements. But only specialists can accurately determine whether they have health disadvantages or not. The fact is that there are generally accepted standards according to which testing of this or that material used in the renovation of premises is carried out.

It should be noted that each person’s body reacts differently to artificial tension fabrics. Some do not have any reaction, while other residents may suffer from allergic diseases, even asthmatic attacks.

Today there are standards developed by scientists who took into account a large number of factors. All manufacturers must comply with ISO international environmental standards regarding the composition of suspended ceilings. When the material for their manufacture meets all these requirements, then it is not hazardous to health.

All commercially available fabrics for arranging tensile structures must have environmental certificates. The same document is shown when performing installation work by specialists from companies that manufacture ceiling structures.

Doctors' opinion

Doctors of different specializations are quite unanimous in their opinions about stretch ceilings. When using fabric that has a certificate of compliance with international standards, as well as proper installation and operation, the design cannot adversely affect human health.

Doctors do not recommend making a film stretch ceiling in a children's room. This is due to the emergence of a special microclimate in the room, in particular, an increase in temperature and humidity. In addition, the very appearance of such a ceiling is poorly associated with a children's interior, which neutralizes all its advantages.

Doctors advise moving into an apartment 5-7 days after installing the film ceiling, when the smell has completely disappeared. It is recommended to use only designs from trusted manufacturers.

If signs of intoxication of the body appear after installation, it is necessary to urgently ventilate the entire apartment and consult a doctor to determine the causes of the ailment.

If it is confirmed that a bad ceiling has been installed, it is necessary to urgently dismantle it. A long stay in a room with such a design can cause disturbances in the central nervous system and respiratory problems.

Features of the material of manufacture

PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a synthetic polymer that is widely used in the manufacture of clothing, shoes, children's clothes and household items. PVC is often a raw material for the production of plastic tableware, medical accessories, packaging supplies, children's toys and finishing materials. Stretch film PVC systems belong to the budget varieties of ceiling coverings.

There may be an opinion that such a widely used material cannot contain any components harmful to human health, because even dishes and children's products are made from it. But the environmental friendliness of suspended ceilings can be quite different. If we talk about a high-quality product of French or German production, then you can really be completely calm about it. Materials made from it can be safely used to decorate a bedroom or children's room, because... there will be no harmful effects after this.

The reality is that in the vast majority of cases, stores sell inexpensive Chinese goods, the level of quality of which clearly does not reach European standards. In some cases, such materials pose a real threat to health.

It is not so easy to recognize low-grade products, because... There is no individual marking on stretched PVC fabrics. All the necessary information can be gleaned only from the instructions on the packaging, and the reliability of this data is often questionable. If the goal is to purchase high-quality products, you need to focus on quality certificates indicating the results of safety tests.

What are the health risks of low-quality stretch ceilings?

Only counterfeit products can seriously affect human health. The most dangerous are handicraft film canvases (and not necessarily Chinese ones). Such products contain significantly higher levels of formaldehyde, phenols, toluene, heavy metal salts and other harmful substances.

It is necessary to check the product, first of all, by smell. Counterfeits can be identified by it already upon purchase, but the most accurate assessment is by the intensity and duration of the odor after heat treatment. The discharge is so significant that the technician may feel ill already at the installation stage. If 14-15 days after installation the smell continues to bother the owner, then this is an obvious counterfeit.

Fabric sheets also compare favorably in terms of quality. They are much more difficult to counterfeit, as it is easily determined by their appearance.

Allergy to individual components

It is important to always remember that polyvinyl chloride is an artificial material that, by definition, cannot be completely harmless. Because of this, you should never exclude the possibility of individual intolerance to the constituent components by one of the members of the family living in the house. Sometimes this can lead to a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, if symptoms such as malaise, runny nose, sneezing and uncontrollable lacrimation appear after installing a PVC tension system, this is most likely the cause. In this case, you will have to give up beautiful decoration in favor of your health, and sometimes even life.

How to protect yourself from negative consequences

To protect your health when installing suspended ceilings, it is useful to know about some safety measures:

1. Careful selection of goods by manufacturer, excluding counterfeits. Preference should be given to the most trusted companies. The seller should request a certificate of conformity and a certificate of product quality. Excessive savings on cost often cause major health problems.
2. Ensuring regular, adequate ventilation of the room where the suspended ceiling is installed.
3. Removing or isolating heat sources from the fabric. Heating pipes, chimneys and high-power lighting fixtures can cause damage. You cannot install suspended ceilings in saunas.

The main defense against possible risks is knowledge of why harm to health occurs. Correct installation and subsequent operation will ensure such protection in full. Of course, if a high-quality canvas is installed.

Rules for choosing quality canvases

The choice of finishing material must be approached responsibly, because there is a possibility of purchasing low-quality material and thereby causing harm to health. To do this you need:

• give preference to well-known, proven and officially registered organizations;
• ask for documents that confirm the quality of the finished product;
• conclude an agreement for the provision of services.

The following documents confirm the quality:

• certificates of quality and fire safety;
• sanitary and epidemiological conclusion.

If the organization cannot provide these documents, then you should refuse the purchase.

How to choose a safe coating

The safety of a stretch ceiling is guaranteed by some recommendations for its selection.

International standards

The safety of the product is guaranteed if it has a certificate according to ISO 9001. In addition to the general requirements, pay attention to the IMO fire safety certificate and a document confirming antibacterial protection according to the Sanitized standard.

Environmental friendliness of suspended ceilings

The international certificate confirms the complete absence of harmful substances in the composition of the fabric in a volatile state and normalizes their total content. The absence of negative effects is confirmed by a certificate according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. In addition, modern labeling provides the designation “A+”, indicating the absence of dangerous volatile ingredients.

Which manufacturers can you trust?

According to numerous positive reviews, the following reliable companies stand out:

• BARRISOL and Clipso (France);
• RENOLIT, TM Descor and PONGS (Germany);
• PTCM Polyplast (Belgium).

Original branded products have appropriate markings on the canvas.

Recommendations for selection

Basic recommendations when choosing a stretch ceiling:

1. Make sure that a quality product is being sold.
2. Check the availability of supporting documents.
3. Select the desired product based on color and technical parameters.
4. Make sure you are not allergic to the fabric you are purchasing.
5. Check for warranty.
6. Entrust installation to professionals.

With the right choice of stretch ceiling, the risk of harm to health is reduced to zero. To obtain a full guarantee, an installation contract is concluded with a specialized organization, which will simultaneously confirm the quality of the purchased product.

International standards

Whatever the manufacturers write, there is no standardization in this area. There are some fire safety standards that exist for all things around us. Also, many manufacturers flaunt their compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, which has nothing to do with environmental standards for suspended ceilings. This is just the quality standard of the manufacturer itself. This is important within the framework of the company’s reliability, but the degree of harm of the stretch ceiling does not show and has nothing to do with your health.

Safe stretch ceilings for children's rooms

Doctors do not recommend installing suspended ceilings in a children's room. However, this does not mean that they are prohibited from being installed there. Products with an international certificate are harmless. Fabric sheets that are clean immediately after installation are considered the safest. The only condition is good ventilation of the room upon completion of work.

At the same time, we must remember that a suspended ceiling changes the air parameters in the nursery. To prevent it from stagnating, the room must be regularly ventilated or care must be taken in advance to install forced ventilation. In addition, you should constantly monitor the temperature and humidity in the room.

The only drawback

From a fire safety point of view, suspended ceilings raise a number of questions.

Do suspended ceilings burn? Yes, they burn, or rather melt.

Good and expensive ceilings have a flammability class of G2 (moderately flammable) and a flammability class of B2 (moderately flammable). This means that during a fire such a canvas will burn on its own for no more than 30 seconds. The damage to suspended ceilings during a fire is quite high, since during combustion all the toxic substances from which the canvas is made are released.

Effect on the human body

Toluene belongs to the class of carbohydrates and is distinguished by its toxic effect. It is otherwise called methylbenzene. This is a colorless liquid, but with a characteristic odor. It is used as a strong solvent for polymers, varnishes or paints.

Toluene is not soluble in water, but it can easily be combined with other carbohydrates and inhaled air. It enters the bloodstream through the lungs, can cause insomnia, disruption of brain function, and headaches.

If a person is poisoned by such a substance, he will complain of chronic fatigue, weakness, memory impairment, and loss of appetite. His vision and hearing are deteriorating, and his kidneys are beginning to work poorly. Pregnant women may have a miscarriage, and if a child is born, pathologies cannot be ruled out.

Alcohol consumption increases the effects of toluene. It also provokes the occurrence of cancerous tumors.

Chlorine is the active substance found in PVC. It is not entirely harmless and can negatively affect the environment in the home and people’s health. The fumes of this substance are dangerous even in small doses and irritate the mucous membrane. A dry cough appears, the temperature rises, vision deteriorates, the heartbeat and breathing become more frequent, and chest pain appears.

Chronic poisoning is accompanied by poor appetite, inflammatory processes in the bronchi and lungs, convulsions may occur, and mood worsens. Chlorine is a carcinogen that causes cancer and tuberculosis.

Phenol is also not a harmless compound. It remains toxic for many years, leading to diseases of the cardiovascular system, severe headaches, and impaired functioning of the kidneys and liver. Phenol leaves the human body quickly, but its negative effects persist for a long time. Vapors can lead to pulmonary edema, cancer, and infertility.

Cadmium is another heavy metal that takes 10 to 30 years to be eliminated from the body. This substance is most often retained in the liver and kidneys, and everything else is evenly distributed in the tubular bones.

Let's sum it up

Any person is quite suspicious and if information appears in the press or from any other source that suspended ceilings are toxic and can cause cancer, then this may negatively affect the choice of material for the ceiling. Rumors spread with great speed, especially if they carry negative information. But any statements need to be checked, study in detail the data about a specific product or manufacturer, get acquainted with the opinions of people who at one time installed suspended ceilings in their apartment.

If we analyze all the data obtained, we can come to the conclusion that suspended ceilings are absolutely harmless to humans and animals living with them. But everything depends on the quality of the product, so if you decide to purchase such a ceiling, then do not go for cheapness, but opt ​​for a high-quality and harmless product from a reputable manufacturer.

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Painted or whitewashed ceilings

An equally popular type of design and very often called “the cleanest”. This is not entirely true. Almost all components of such a finish will contain active chemicals. The only type of coating of this type that will be completely natural and safe is chalk whitewash. But this design has many negative qualities:

• The appearance of an uneven ceiling, whitewashed with chalk, does not evoke pleasant associations. You will have to level the surface and after that, it will need to be painted.
• Think about why, even after painting with odorless paint, it is necessary to thoroughly ventilate the room? Dyes emit many harmful volatile compounds.
• If the surface is washable, it will not allow air to pass through, which means it is no better than PVC film.

The original or a fake

The damage and benefits of a stretch ceiling are hidden not only in the chemical composition of the material used. Curiosity is born a little differently: products that meet international standards are safe for health; there are only those that have passed the established registration procedure, received all the necessary certificates, that is, they act in accordance with the law.

Note! The modern market is also filled with products from companies whose origins are questionable. For example, PVC film does not have a name, protective film or any information with which to assess the legality of the product. Therefore, an unscrupulous manufacturer can easily transfer its low-quality products as a well-known and reliable European brand.

If we talk about fabric stretch ceilings, the situation is somewhat better. European manufacturers mark their products with the appropriate symbols, which are located at the edge of the canvas, but this is not a 100% guarantee.

Why is a suspended suspended ceiling dangerous?

• Manufacturers use cheaper raw materials that have not been tested to meet safety requirements;
• Often in the production of counterfeit chemicals, which are unacceptable for household purposes due to their high level of toxicity.

There is no universal recipe for identifying a false one, but with the following tips you can get some protection:

1. Stretch ceilings should only be purchased from a trusted, long-established manufacturer in the market.
2. Every seller must have a certificate and all the necessary documents for their product, and suspended ceilings are no exception. On the official websites of leading manufacturers you can check which certificate you received - real or fake.
3. The roll or packaging should be carefully checked for product manufacturer information.

The main motives for the appearance of such statements

Every rumor must have some basis. And for tension coverings, such bases were:

Smell

After installing film ceilings, a not very pleasant chemical smell may be present in the apartment for some time. It comes from a new, freshly made coating. Like everything that has just been made, film can have its own specific aroma. It is not harmful to health and disappears after a couple of days.

A new car interior also emits a peculiar smell, especially if the interior is made of leather. But, at the same time, no one wants to get rid of a car, or will refuse to purchase it, just because it smells of plastic or leather.

The smell of a new ceiling cannot cause harm to health if the canvas is manufactured in accordance with all technical requirements. You can make sure that this is the case by asking the company manager for ISO 9001 and ISO1400 certificates and a license. If there are none, or they do not want to show them, it is better to refuse the services of this company.

Phenol and more

The composition of the fabric used for the manufacture of suspended ceilings contains both phenol and toluene. They are present in a lot of things in your home. And no one has been hurt yet.

The point is not in the presence of these substances in the film or coating, but in their concentration. If the ceiling is produced in compliance with all sanitary and other standards, then the content of these substances in the coatings is negligible. This is evidenced by certificates that must be available.

It is impossible to judge whether suspended ceilings are harmful to health based solely on the presence of such substances, since the concentration of harmful phenol or toluene in such coatings is significantly less than permissible sanitary standards.

Polyurethane

Textile fabrics are treated with polyurethane. Many people unjustifiably consider it harmful to health. There is no reason to consider polyurethane a substance harmful to health. Around each person, during the day, there is a huge number of a wide variety of objects containing this component.

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Depending on the material for production, there are 2 types of suspended ceilings:

• PVC foil ceiling;
• The fabric is a durable polyurethane-impregnated mesh fabric.

To install a foil ceiling, you will need a special heat gun, and simply put a fabric ceiling in a baguette (cold stretch ceiling).

Among the subspecies:

• glossy;
• matte;
• satin ceiling.

How to make a choice?

When choosing a suspended ceiling, some are guided by only one criterion - cost. Of course, sometimes it happens that the budget does not allow you to choose expensive models, but in this case you cannot count on excellent quality. Something too cheap cannot be of ideal quality - this is an axiom.

Among budget products, domestically produced ceilings are the leaders. Domestic manufacturers of suspended ceilings sometimes offer products of decent quality, the only problem is the limited choice. You won’t be able to find complex designs or stylish colors; the canvases will be of the same type. Analogs from foreign manufacturers offer more extensive choice. Among the products of foreign brands you will find a wide range of textures, colors and prints.

If you do not set yourself the task of installing a canvas with an intricate design and want to save money, you can opt for Russian-made ceilings. If you want to buy a canvas with an original design, it is advisable to consider offers from foreign companies. To make it easier to make a choice, we suggest looking at manufacturers by country.

Germany

Among German ceiling coverings you can find examples of remarkable quality. At the same time, ceilings made in Germany are not too overpriced. The buyer will be presented with a huge selection of canvases of various shades and textures. The most popular German manufacturers of stretch fabrics: Descor, Lackfolie, Pongs and Renolit.

Stretch ceiling from Descor Stretch ceilings from Lackfolie Satin two-level stretch ceiling Pongs 3D stretch ceilings Renolit

China

Of course, Chinese canvases are cheap, but will such a purchase live up to your expectations? Of course, there are good quality coatings on sale, but there are not many of them. Many Chinese manufacturers do not have a quality certificate for their product. Also, customer reviews indicate that after installing Chinese ceilings, an unpleasant chemical smell remains in the room for a long time. If you want to install a ceiling that will serve you for a long time, Chinese manufacturers of suspended ceilings are not the best choice.

Italy

There are not so many Italian tension structures offered on the domestic market. The most popular brand is Malpensa. The products are of high quality, and the price is also appropriate.

France

This country is a leader in the quality and range of tensile structures. French ceilings are distinguished by their impeccable quality and stylish design. No other manufacturing country will be able to offer customers such a wide selection of colors, textures and design options. The most famous company is Barrisol. Barrisol ceilings are very popular not only in our country, but throughout the world. The company uses ultra-modern equipment and the best materials in the production process. The ceilings are distinguished not only by their first-class quality, but also by their soundproofing properties.

Other manufacturing companies also do not lag behind in the quality of their products. Among the most popular manufacturers are: Newmat, Extenzo and the well-known Barrisol.

Stretch ceilings Newmat Stretch ceiling Ekstenzo Stretch ceiling Barrisol

Russia

As mentioned earlier, among Russian-made stretch ceilings you can find decent models of good quality. Disadvantage: limited choice.

Another distinctive feature of Russian tension coverings is their width is no more than 142 centimeters. If you are offered a domestic film of greater width, most likely it is a Chinese counterfeit.