Nothing worse than seeing a badly damaged ceiling when you look up. In this case, it is essential to completely renovate it, except that this type of project is difficult to implement and above all, is very expensive. To remedy this, the alternative is to install a false ceiling. However, before considering the project, it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of this solution.
Poorly installed materials, water damage, neglected maintenance, the passing years, so many factors that have contributed, over time, to deteriorating the general condition of your ceiling. However, the latter is an aspect that catches the eye when entering a house. A degraded ceiling definitely harms your decoration. And if you do not have the means to renovate it, opt for the installation of a false ceiling which will come to hide all these irregularities and imperfections, without the need to undertake heavy work. Easy to implement, it comes in several types:suspended, stretched, self-supporting. What adapt perfectly to your needs and decorative desires.
Today, decorators swear by false ceilings to refresh a room and give it a modern look. Stretched models are the most popular. They are made from canvas, usually PVC, secured to the walls using PVC or aluminum rails or profiles. Thanks to the fixing by rail in particular, it is possible to obtain all kinds of shapes (wave, vault, dome, curve) for a contemporary and modern result. The canvas is also available in several colors and finishes (satin, matte, translucent, lacquered). Textured effects are even possible by choosing printed fabrics that can look like marble, crystal or even wood.
A tenacious misconception about false ceilings is that they are expensive. However, the advantage of installing this structure is precisely that it avoids heavy renovation work on the ceiling, which requires a substantial investment.
The advantage of the false ceiling relates to the very economical raw material such as plasterboard which is worth between 10 and 15 euros per m². Of course, the complexity of the site will have a huge influence on the prices. Also the type of false ceiling. Note that the tense model is the most expensive (allow between 50 and 100 euros per m²).
Suspended ceilings need regular and appropriate maintenance, otherwise they risk showing signs of aging very quickly. In smoking areas, they tend to fade very quickly. Moreover, as soon as sharp objects damage them, it becomes difficult to carry out repairs yourself. This is all the more valid on stretch ceilings which are relatively fragile.
Suspended ceilings are often considered as cache-miseries. They only help to hide a much more serious problem appearing at the level of the ceiling and are considered as a temporary alternative. Plus, they can reduce the value of your home for sale. If future buyers notice that there is a badly damaged ceiling behind it, this could adversely affect the transaction.
