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Methods for finishing the ceiling in an apartment. Beautiful ceiling with your own hands. Painting or whitewashing

When it comes to finishing rooms, you have to take into account 2 weakly combined requirements - it is desirable that the cost of work (including the purchase of material) be minimal, but at the same time the quality should be high. In this article we will dwell in more detail on the question of how to decorate the ceiling in a house and estimate the estimated costs.

What materials can be used

The most common include:

• whitewash- can be considered yesterday, found only in village houses;
• just hang wallpaper- most a budget option, and there will be no problems with selecting the desired pattern; today the choice is quite rich even in small cities;

Note! Fiberglass-based wallpaper looks good on the ceiling. The latter are distinguished by the fact that they can be repainted several times.

• ceiling painting The cost may even be cheaper than wallpapering. You will have to select paint taking into account the microclimate of the room and its purpose, more on that below;
• plasterboard finishing allows you to eliminate a slight curvature of the base; you can also glue wallpaper on the gypsum board or simply paint the front surface of the sheets. A small disadvantage of using drywall is that the height of the room will be slightly reduced (by the height of the frame under the gypsum board), but the wiring can be hidden in the metal profile frame;

• suspended ceiling- great appearance, but you have to pay for it. Without a heat gun, its installation will be impossible, so workers’ wages will have to be added to the cost of materials;

• in the question of what can be used to decorate the ceiling, Wall panels can be a real salvation. You can use both plastic and MDF panels, their front surface imitates the texture of wood, natural stone or simply painted bright color. Such option will do both for a city apartment and for country house(lining would be appropriate in it);

• tiled ceiling– involves gluing large foam tiles onto the base. Foam can be painted in the desired color;
• cassette ceiling. Most often used in offices, but also in residential buildings sometimes occurs;

• Grilyato ceiling (lattice)– can be considered exotic, looks impressive, just like cassette, belongs to the class of suspended ceilings;

• A group of suspended ceilings stands apart. They differ from suspended ones in that the sheathing elements are attached directly to the floor slab, that is, the loss in the height of the room will be only a couple of centimeters. The same materials are used - drywall, cassettes, slats, plastic and MDF panels.

How much will it cost to finish the ceiling?

In this matter, much depends not only on the cost of materials, but also on who will carry out the work. We will proceed from the assumption that all work will be carried out independently, i.e. cost of finishing = cost of materials.

Wallpaper on the ceiling

There is a very wide range in cost here, gluing simple paper wallpaper on the ceiling will be cheap, but they won’t look too impressive. If we focus on glass wallpaper, then the price can hardly be called affordable; for example, for a 1x25 m roll of Oscar Fliz glass wallpaper you will have to pay about 1,500 rubles.

And Loymina Impress non-woven wallpaper costs about 5000-6000 rubles for a small roll of 1x10 m. Among domestic manufacturers, we can highlight the Russian “Palitra” and “Erismann”; the Ukrainian “Slavnya Wallpaper”, “Crocus”, “Sintra” have also shown themselves to be quite good. , "Versailles".

The final cost of finishing should include putty and base primer. When calculating the need for putty, you can focus on a consumption of 800-900 g/1 m2, so a 30 kilogram bag will be enough for a medium-sized room. Its cost will be approximately 300-400 rubles.

The cost of a 5-liter jar of wallpaper primer is 300-350 rubles. We will also include wallpaper glue in the final estimate; the price of the well-proven Cleo glue will be about 400 rubles for a 5400 gram pack, it will be enough for about 30 m 2.

As a result, the estimate for finishing the ceiling of a 4x5 m room will look something like this:

• putty (starting + finishing) - about 500 rubles, consumption, and therefore costs, strongly depend on the quality of the base;

• a primer, which, in addition to consuming glue, will also serve as an antiseptic, preventing the occurrence of fungus - 350 rubles;

• glue - about 600 rubles (if you take it with a reserve);
• wallpaper – 1 roll of Oscar Fliz 1×25 m is enough – 1500 rubles.

In total, 2,950 rubles will be spent on finishing, the amount is calculated taking into account the preparation of the base. It can be halved if you don’t need putty and use cheaper wallpaper.

Ceiling paint

From the entire list of paints, it is better to choose water-based paints; they dry very quickly, which is very important when working around the house. The following can be used for painting the ceiling:

• silicone paints (contains either silicone or acrylic + silicone). After application and drying, the paint layer firmly adheres to the base and is not afraid of moisture and cleaning. Among all types of coatings, they are distinguished by their maximum cost - in Russia the price of a 10-liter can of Caparol Capasilan is about 4,000 rubles, in Ukraine, in the same packaging - about 2,000 UAH;

Note! Manufacturers claim that the coating can withstand up to 5,000 wet cleaning cycles. Considering that cleaning is unlikely to be done more than once a week, such a coating will look like new even after 30 years. In addition, silicone paint can seal narrow cracks (up to 2 mm).

• latex - suitable for painting over wallpaper or embossed plaster. It does not react to moisture and is resistant to abrasion. Latex provides flexibility and strength to the film after drying. The cost greatly depends on the manufacturer, for example, the Russian “Snow White” will cost 700 rubles for a 14 kg bucket, but Symphony Euro-Life C will cost 2100 rubles for 9 liters;

• acrylic compositions - give a matte surface, resistance to water and abrasion is also excellent. If you select domestic manufacturer, then you can save a lot, for example, the Ukrainian “Olympic Farba” will cost 450-500 rubles/5.0 liters. Considering the low consumption, 1 layer uses approximately 0.1-0.15 kg/m2, 1 can is enough for a room;

• silicate paint - does not tolerate wet cleaning, but on damp wall They lie perfectly, the coating does not swell, the paint does not peel off. It is rarely used in apartments; the cost is 70-150 rubles/kg (consumption will be approximately 0.8 kg/1 m2);
• PVA-based compositions are the most budget option; even splashes of water should not come into contact with the coating;
• mineral lime or cement-based. By and large - the same whitewash, practically not used in modern apartments.

Painting instructions require surface preparation, so we add the cost of putty and primer to the estimate.

Plasterboard finishing and suspended ceilings

As for the choice of manufacturer, Knauf in the Russian Federation has held a market share of approximately 70% for many years, of which foreign manufacturers Compagnie de Saint-Gobain can be highlighted. Domestic gypsum boards (manufactured by Gips OJSC, sheets produced under the Volma TM) are comparable in quality to foreign ones.

The cost is also not much different. For example, a standard 2.5x1.2 m Knauf gypsum board will cost 220 rubles (thickness 12.5 mm), and the same Volma sheet will cost 205 rubles. The performance characteristics are approximately the same.

To install a gypsum board ceiling, you will need to calculate the need for UD, CD profiles, hangers and fasteners:

• the number of UD and CD profiles is calculated using the formulas: N UD = (P k / L p) x k, N CD = (N l x 3) -1;
• number of CD profile fastenings N cr. CD = (L u.s. /l-1) x N CD ;
• the need for dowels is determined by the dependence N d = (P k / m) + N cr. CD x 2;
• You will need N c = (N UD + N CD) x 12 + N cr. CD x 2.

The following notations are used in the formulas:

• P k – perimeter of the room;
• L p – profile length (can be taken equal to 3.0 m);
• k is a coefficient that takes into account the fact that part of the gypsum board will go to waste. For small rooms (up to 10 m2) we take it equal to 1.25-1.3, in other cases – 1.1-1.15;
• N l – number of sheets per room;
• L у.с – length of a narrow wall;
• l – step between fastenings (taken in the range 0.6...0.8);
• m – pitch between dowels (you can also take 0.6...0.8 m).

As for the cost, then 1 ceiling profile(dimensions 60x27 mm, length 3.0 m) will cost 76.4 rubles, and the guide – 49.5 rubles.

Such as suspended ceilings will cost you several times more than a regular classic repair, including because all the work will be carried out by a team of workers. In Ukraine, for a 4-corner room 4x5 m, the cost will be about 8-9 thousand UAH. In Russia the minimum PVC tension the ceiling is considered to be 350-360 rubles/1 m 2, for fabric ceiling– 650 rub/1 m2.

Ceiling paneling

Sheathing PVC ceiling or MDF panels and lining is carried out according to the same principle - first the frame is assembled, and the panels themselves are attached to it. The sheathing can be assembled from a metal profile (the same one that goes under the drywall) or from wooden blocks.

In the question of what can be used to decorate the ceiling, you need to take into account the purpose of the room, so in the bathroom it makes sense to go with plastic, but in the living room there are no special restrictions.

The design of the lathing is a little simpler than for drywall, so calculating the need for materials is also simplified:

• The UD profile is attached around the perimeter of the room;
• CD profiles are installed in one direction with a step of about 0.5 m;
• fastening the UD profile to the wall is carried out in increments of 0.5-0.7 m;
• decorative corners are also placed around the perimeter of the room.

The cost of such a ceiling is low:

• 1 PVC panel“Sofito” 200x3000x8 mm costs 175 rubles, there are more expensive options, for example, surface lamination increases the cost to 215 rubles;
• MDF panels are even cheaper, the same Kronospan offers a wide choice of MDF wood imitation panels different breeds for 132 rubles/pcs.

Summarizing

There are a lot of options for solving the question of how to decorate the ceiling in a room with your own hands. At the same time, doing the work yourself allows you to greatly reduce finishing costs; by and large, you will only have to spend money on purchasing materials. When choosing, you should not chase products from foreign manufacturers; Russian analogues are often no worse, and the difference in price is noticeable.

The video in this article shows the finishing of the ceiling with PVC panels.

In the comments you can get advice on choosing the type of ceiling finishing in each specific case.

Before you begin repairing the ceiling, you should decide on its design, select materials and calculate their cost. Construction market offers a wide selection of finishing materials. These can be water-based paints, paper or liquid wallpaper, drywall or suspended ceilings. To make it easier to make a choice, we will consider the options for finishing the ceiling separately.

Most affordable way to update the ceiling is to level it using putty and plaster mixtures, and then cover it with a layer of whitewash, water-based paint or cover it with wallpaper. The price of wallpaper starts from 180-200 rubles. per roll, it is enough to cover 6-7 sq.m. surface, depending on the roll width and footage.

In order to plaster and whitewash the surface of the ceiling, you will need special dry mixtures that are diluted with plain water. The finished solution is applied to the ceiling with a trowel and rubbed in a circular motion until the surface of the ceiling is leveled. Then the ceiling is sanded and painted. For a ceiling surface of 20 square meters, you will need 1 bag of the mixture. Its price starts from 300-350 rubles.

The advantages of this finishing method are its inexpensive cost. The disadvantages are that this process not only labor-intensive, but also dirty, because... The whitewash gets on the floor and spreads throughout the apartment. It is necessary to remove furniture and close walls and windows if they are not planned to be repaired or changed.

After leveling the ceiling, its surface can be finished not with ordinary, but with silk plaster, the so-called liquid wallpaper. This ceiling finishing option is a little more expensive than the previous ones, but overall relatively cheap. If you do the plastering yourself, without involving specialists, repairing a 20 sq.m ceiling will cost about 3,000 rubles.

The surface on which liquid wallpaper will be applied must be dry, primed and dust-free so that the mixture adheres well to it. Solution liquid wallpaper applied with a trowel (it comes complete with wallpaper) or using a special construction gun. The mass is simply pulled out with a trowel over the surface of the ceiling. Rub it like ordinary plaster, no need.

With the help of liquid wallpaper you can create interesting color combinations and original effects, giving an unusual texture.

Suspended ceiling

By using frame structure a practical and functional suspended ceiling is created. It can be faced with mirror slabs, wooden or plastic panels, clapboard or plasterboard.

Hard wooden or metal carcass attached to the ceiling, then sheathed with the selected material. Additional benefit this method finishing is that if necessary (breakdown or repair), you can replace a separate module section, you will not need to remove the entire structure.

Construction suspended ceiling hides 7-10 cm of the height of the room. But this inter-ceiling space is used to its advantage: for communication and lighting. The advantages of a suspended ceiling include quick installation of the structure, aesthetic appearance, and the ability to install built-in or surface-mounted lamps, which give the room a specific and original look.

Suspended ceilings can be sheathed with any material according to your preference. For example, wood is a natural and beautiful material, but is afraid of dampness. For wet areas won't work. Plastic is not afraid of moisture, it is easy to attach and clean. Such ceilings are ideal for the kitchen. Good sound insulation The room and the whiteness of the ceiling will be given by finishing materials made of mineral fiber.

Mirror ceilings have an unusual appearance, they are durable and do not require complex installation. The material used is polished glass. Finishes made from MDF panels will last a long time, but plasterboard has gained the most popularity. This material is inexpensive and easy to make designs with. complex shape– round or oval. To many advantages, you can add one disadvantage - this material will not withstand large water flows, for example, if the neighbors from above are flooded. There is also moisture-resistant plasterboard, but it is more fragile than regular plasterboard, and it will be difficult to cut out structures of non-standard shapes from it.

Stretch ceiling

Surface finishing with stretch ceilings profi-potolkov.ru wins in terms of technical and quality characteristics for all other ceiling finishes. Stretch ceilings are moisture- and fire-resistant, have modern look and rich color scheme. They are easy to match to any interior design. They come with matte, glossy, mirror finish. Stretch ceilings can be made multi-level, in the form of a tent, tier, wave, arch. Unusual view The canvas will be enhanced by a photo print or artistic painting applied to it - a flower will bloom above your head or a starry sky will spread out.

Installation of a stretch ceiling is carried out within several hours. Along the perimeter of the room, a canvas is attached to the baguette. To make it elastic, it is first heated with a heat gun. The height of the baguette on which the canvas is stretched is only 3 cm, which takes up much less free space than when installing a suspended structure. In the inter-ceiling space under suspended ceilings you can hide the communication system of the room, and there will still be room for built-in lamps. The ceiling is not afraid of moisture and can withstand 100 liters of water per 1 sq.m. If the canvas has been deformed and stretched under the weight of water, after some time it returns to its original shape and appearance, leaving no traces.

Manufacturers of suspended ceilings are both foreign - French, German, Belgian, and Russian companies. Russian suspended ceilings are somewhat inferior in quality and richness of colors to foreign canvases, but they are half the price. Price 1 sq. m of French canvas is $25-30 excluding installation costs and additional materials– baguettes, lamps, without taking into account the complexity of the design.

The times are far gone in the past when the ceiling in a house or apartment was simply whitewashed, renewing the coating every year. There are now a large number building materials, which will allow you to create a beautiful cladding of the room.

This article, illustrated with a photo, tells how to decorate the ceiling in an apartment. The instructions will be especially useful for those who want to do all the work themselves.

A variety of materials - their features and basic installation rules

Finishing the ceilings in an apartment is a simple process. The main thing is to choose one or another facing material. Let's look at the main options for finishing the ceiling in an apartment and the use of various products.

Choosing wallpaper

Wallpaper has been used for a long time.

And the reason for such popularity of this material is as follows:

• low price;
• ease of pasting.

Advice. Before wallpapering, it is necessary to level the surface, and also to properly seal all the cracks and holes, and the joints between the floor slabs. This is necessary because the wallpaper itself is very thin, and therefore even the slightest unevenness in the ceiling will be visible under it.

The wallpaper itself should be chosen depending on what type of room is being renovated:

• Ordinary paper wallpaper is suitable for the corridor;
• For the kitchen, so-called glass wallpaper is best suited.

This coating has a lot of positive characteristics:

• hide surface unevenness;
• have a reinforcing property;
• durability;
• fire safety;
• moisture resistance;
• Possibility of multiple dyeing.

Advice. The choice of wallpaper color depends on general design interior of a specific room. However, experts recommend paying attention to models that can subsequently be repainted many times. Thus, when changing the interior design, you will not have to change the ceiling covering, but will only need to repaint it.

Choosing polystyrene panels

The methods for finishing ceilings in an apartment are varied. For example, everyone more people Polystyrene panels are used for this purpose.

This material has a rich range of colors and can be:

• white;
• blue;
• green;
• pink;
• cream, etc.

And this is not to mention these types of products that almost perfectly imitate natural materials:

• tree;
• metal;
• stone, etc.

However, polystyrene panels have one very negative point, which is that they are very difficult to glue. Do it yourself this work, especially without experience in carrying out repairs, is extremely difficult.

Before you start gluing the surface with panels, you need to prepare it by removing and sealing:

• cracks;
• joints;
• protrusions, etc.

After all, even if one panel is glued a little unevenly, then all subsequent ones will be “skewed.”

Choosing stretch ceilings

If we are talking about the kitchen, then in this case all of the above types of ceiling finishing in the apartment will not be relevant, which is due to the fact that both wallpaper and polystyrene panels absorb dirt, and it is very difficult to wash such material.

In the kitchen, there is a constant release of soot and moisture, which settles on the ceiling and pollutes it.

Installation of tension structure

The optimal solution in this situation would be a suspended ceiling. Experienced craftsmen will complete the installation quite quickly, literally in a day, since for installation tension material there is no need to carefully treat the surface.

The installation itself is not a dusty job, and therefore you don’t have to worry that you will have to spend a long time cleaning and cleaning the room. After all, to install the tension facing material Only a few holes need to be drilled.

1. First, the frame is mounted - for its manufacture it is necessary to use metallic profile, which is attached by means of a system quick installation to the ceiling.
2. After creating the frame, immediately distribute the wiring - this is especially important if you plan to install built-in lamps, through which it is easy to zone the room.
3. Next, you can begin installing the drywall sheets. If you still intend to install spotlights, then the holes for them are drilled in the drywall after it is fixed to the metal profile frame.
4. Sheets of material are also attached using self-tapping screws.
5. After all the sheets are secured, they are carried out

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How to decorate the ceiling in a living room: review current solutions and ways to implement them

Hello. In this article I will tell you how to decorate the ceiling in a house or apartment. I am sure the topic will be of interest to many compatriots who are planning a major or redecorating your real estate. After all, despite the abundance of floor finishing methods, it is not easy to decide on the best option.

What determines the choice of finish?

You may be interested in how the ceiling is decorated in Berlin, Paris or other major cities world, but often the choice of the optimal option depends not only on fashion trends, but also from other factors.

Among them I will note the following:

• The state of the ceiling, namely, the degree of its preservation;
• Type of ceiling, namely, what materials are used and what technologies are used to make the ceiling;
• The height of the ceiling and, as a result, the ability to lower the ceiling without compromising the comfort of living;
• Features of the operation of the premises, namely, seasonality of residence, the presence of heating in the cold season, the degree of moisture content in the air, etc.;
• Budget of funds allocated for repair work;
• Time allowed for repair work.

So, I have listed the main factors influencing the choice of finishing method ceiling. If you are interested in a particular finishing method, consider its characteristics taking into account the listed factors and it will be clear whether it is suitable or not.

The most common methods of finishing ceilings

I would like to note right away that almost all the methods listed in the table can be done with your own hands using available tool. Let's look at each of the listed finishing options in more detail.

Plastering the floor

Perhaps this is the most common method, which has been successfully used for a long time. Plastering technology involves applying a certain amount of a special mixture to the surface to be finished and then leveling the applied layer.

Based on the material used to perform the work, there are two types of plastering:

• Roughing - when a mixture with large filler grains is applied to a relief surface;
• Finishing – when the finely dispersed mixture covers the microrelief on the dried layer of rough plaster.

What are the pros and cons of technology from the point of view of finishing the ceiling yourself?

Among the advantages I note the following:

• Availability and relatively low price of ready-made mixtures;
• Possibility of preparing mixtures yourself;
• General reinforcement of the floor;
• The versatility of the technology, since the correctly selected mixture sticks to most floors.

However, there are also disadvantages, including:

• The process is labor intensive, even when using guide beacons;
• In order to count on an optimal result, impressive experience in performing plastering work is required;
• Long project implementation time.

In order to make it clear how the ceiling is plastered, I offer a short photo report with explanations for each stage:

• First, using a level and a cord, the lowest point on the ceiling is determined;

• In accordance with this point, guide beacons are installed on the surface to be finished;

• In preparation plaster mixture strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
• Using a plaster trowel, the solution is applied to the ceiling in a layer protruding slightly beyond the surface of the beacons;

• The rule is installed with its edges on the beacons and drawn towards itself, as a result of which the applied layer is leveled;

• After pulling out the mixture, small gaps remain on the surface; they need to be filled with the mixture and pulled out again using the rule;
• After the entire overlap has been completed, wait until the mixture completely dries;

• The mixture for finishing leveling is prepared and applied to the prepared surface with a trowel;

• After the finishing layer has completely dried, the surface is sanded with a paint float;
• After sanding is completed, the scratched ceiling is primed and painted.

By the way, I forgot to tell you about the most serious drawback of plastered ceilings - they are sensitive to temperature changes and excess air humidity. If the room is heated irregularly, there is a high probability of pigment spots and mold appearing in the corners and along the perimeter where the ceiling meets the walls.

Sheathing with plasterboard

The next equally popular option is a plasterboard ceiling. This method has many advantages, including:

• Possibility of assembling not only single-level, but also multi-level structures;
• Unlimited possibilities in choosing architectural forms;
• Possibility to hide various communications in the ceiling cladding;
• Simplicity and short time frame construction.

By the way, there are practically no disadvantages of this technology that you need to pay attention to. Intrigued? In this case, I suggest you learn about how to finish the ceiling with plasterboard.

The finishing instructions are not complicated:

• A level is set around the perimeter of the room with an indentation of at least 4 cm from the lowest point of the ceiling;

In previous articles I told you why exactly 4 cm, but I’ll repeat it again. The thickness of the guide profile is 3 cm and another 1 cm is left to grip the profile when you align it on the hangers.

• At the knocked-off level along the perimeter of the walls, a CD profile is attached to dowel-nails;
• Along long wall on the surface draft ceiling markings are made along which the guide profiles are attached;

• The profiles are aligned along the cord and fixed with hangers;
• If necessary, sound and heat insulating material is placed in the gaps between the guide profiles;
• At the same stage, wiring to lighting equipment or other communications are laid between the profile;

• The installed profiles are sheathed with plasterboard, which is attached in separate fragments using self-tapping screws;
• After the ceiling is sheathed, the seams are trimmed and aligned;

• The prepared seams are filled with putty and glued with reinforcing mesh;
• The entire coating is puttied and then sanded while regularly checking the evenness of the ceiling;
• Once sanding is complete, the ceiling is completely ready for painting.

Particle board cladding

This type of floor finishing is best option for use in the countryside

This technique is not much different from the previous instructions, only instead of lightweight drywall, particleboard or oriented strand boards are used.

What explains the choice of such material? In truth, drywall is superior to particle board in all respects. Therefore, it can be assumed that OSB and chipboard are used as ceiling cladding if it is not possible to buy drywall or there is not enough experience to work with it.

Although such conclusions are doubtful, since GCR ultimately does not more expensive than slabs OSB, and working with it is much easier.

Among the disadvantages of particle board used as floor covering, I note the following:

• High emission of formaldehyde, especially for chipboard;
• The large weight of the slab and, as a result, the load on the supporting frame;
• Complex finishing, since leveling putties on particle boards ah are held with difficulty;
• Despite the label “moisture resistant”, any particle board is destroyed in conditions high humidity, and therefore such materials are not recommended for installation in a bathroom or bathhouse.

Are there any advantages to particle boards that make these materials worth using as cladding?

The only advantage is the appearance of OSB, which will be combined with the same wall decoration. But once again I would like to draw your attention to the high emission of formaldehyde, and therefore such materials are either additionally puttied and the appearance is lost, or they are not installed in residential premises.

Plywood sheathing

This finishing option is not as popular as plaster or using drywall.

The main reason that ceilings are rarely sheathed with plywood is the high price quality material and the need for experience finishing works. That is, anyone can attach it to the sheathing, but do it in such a way that the surface looks like a single whole without traces fastening elements and slab joints can only be made by qualified installers.

What is good about plywood used as a finishing material? Plywood is environmentally friendly pure material, made from wood veneer. Plywood is distinguished by a low degree of formaldehyde emission in comparison with particle boards.

Due to the fact that veneer is used in production, the surface finished with plywood looks like solid wood. This ceiling covering does not have the unpleasant odor characteristic of vinyl lining and suspended ceilings. However, plywood is rarely used for finishing apartments and still remains a choice for furnishing a country house.

How is the ceiling covered with plywood? There are two common ways:

• Padding wooden sheathing and installation of slabs on self-tapping screws;
• Installation of slabs directly on the ceiling, provided that it is sufficiently level, dry and dense.

The first method is good because by installing the sheathing you can compensate for unevenness of the floor. This is done by placing pieces of plywood under the sheathing at the site of the failure.

In addition, as when installing drywall and other slab materials, in the gap between the ceiling or plywood you can lay insulation materials and communications. Thus, covering the ceiling with plywood is not only environmentally friendly and beautiful, but also functional.

Application of plastic panels

Plastic panels are the first polymer, that is synthetic material in our review. And despite the fact that the material is synthetic, it is becoming more and more popular every year. Why?

There are several reasons, including:

• Affordable price, since plastic panels are much cheaper than other materials listed in the review;
• A wide range of panels available for sale, that is, you can buy both wide and narrow monochrome and color modifications;
• Light weight of the panels and, as a result, low load on the supporting frame;
• The panels are resistant to excess humidity in the air, which means they can be installed in kitchens and bathrooms;
• Simplicity and concise installation.

To make it clear how easy it is to work with plastic panels, I’ll tell you about the instructions for covering the ceiling with your own hands.

The installation instructions are as follows:

• On the ceiling, the most protruding section is determined, and relative to this section along the perimeter a level is marked for the thickness of the guide profile;
• We fasten the profiles at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other with the expectation that they should be located across the intended direction of the panels;

• Along the perimeter of the room, along the lower edge of the fixed profiles, we attach the initial strips (a profile with a groove into which the end of the panels fits) using glue or dowel-nails;

• We insert the panels with a tenon into the initial plank, while simultaneously inserting the ends into the side planks;

• We fasten the panels to the profiles with self-tapping screws from the groove side, as shown in the photo;

• The last panel is cut longitudinally along the contour of the wall with a gap of about 12 cm and attached to the profile;

• On top last panel a longitudinally trimmed initial strip is attached.

Agree that covering the ceiling with plastic panels is not at all difficult and you can probably handle it.

Are there any disadvantages of plastic panels that you should be aware of before installation?

PVC panels may become deformed when exposed to high temperatures. However, this is not a drawback and nevertheless lighting need to be hung so that closely spaced lamps do not melt the surface. With the advent of new types of lighting equipment with less heat generation, this problem is becoming less pressing.

Another feature of plastic panels is zero vapor permeability. Thus, during the cold season, condensation appears in the bathroom. Therefore, in rooms with humid air, if plastic panels are used, it is advisable to equip effective system ventilation.

Finishing the floor with wooden paneling

Now that you know how to decorate a ceiling with plastic panels, I’ll tell you about the use of an externally similar material - wooden lining.

Wooden lining, unlike plastic panels, has not become particularly widespread in the arrangement of city apartments. However, this material is widely used for finishing ceilings in dachas and country houses.

Structurally, lining is similar to plastic panels, which is why the panels are often mistakenly called lining.

There is a tenon on one edge of the lining, and a groove on the other side. During assembly, the tenon of one panel is inserted into the groove of another panel, resulting in assembled structure differs in tightness.

As in the case of plastic panels, communications and insulating materials can be installed behind the lining. This is more than relevant if the ceiling in a private house is cold or noisy neighbors live in the apartment on the floor above.

Along with numerous advantages, the lining has a couple significant shortcomings, including low resistance to temperature changes, excess humidity and biological factors. The lining is made of wood, and wood becomes deformed due to frequent temperature fluctuations, becomes damp due to excess humidity, and rots due to the influence of biological factors.

To prevent damage to the wood, it is advisable to prepare the lining before installation, namely, soak it with antiseptic preparations, and cover it with a layer of varnish on top. Of course, in a room decorated wooden clapboard, it is advisable to maintain uniform temperature and humidity levels.

Ceiling tiles with plastic tiles

If you are faced with the question of how you can very inexpensively decorate the ceiling on the balcony, in the kitchen or in other auxiliary rooms, plastic tiles- this is an excellent solution.

Plastic tiles are square or rectangular plates made of PVC. The surface of the plates can have different factors, it can be single-color or colored. Finishing material lightweight, and therefore installation is carried out by gluing directly to the ceiling surface.

When choosing this method of arranging building surfaces, you need to take into account that plastic boards are unable to hide the topography of the base on which the installation is being carried out, so the surface must be initially flat.

Along with the slabs, a wide range of glues are available for sale. The glue is selected according to the type mounting surface. The resource of finishing slabs is limited only by the holding capacity of the glue.

Among the significant disadvantages of the method, I note that the slabs become dirty over time and, due to the complex terrain and sagging surface, it is not so easy to wash them. Besides, most of adhesive compositions, adapted for working with this material are characterized by high adhesion, and therefore the glued slabs can be removed by tearing them off with the “meat”.

Stretch ceiling over a rough base

Another current method Floor finishing is the installation of suspended ceilings. Among the advantages of the method, I note the following:

• Possibility of installation with any types of ceilings;
• The minimum gap between the canvas and the ceiling is 20 mm, which means installation in a room with a low ceiling is allowed;
• Durability of the coating despite the small thickness of the canvas;
• Possibility of installing lighting fixtures in the ceiling;
• Wide range of colors and textures;
• Ease of maintenance, since all modern stretch ceilings are antistatic and do not accumulate dust;
• Affordable price compared to other materials.

Are there any disadvantages inherent to this finishing method?

There is only one drawback - it is specific bad smell in the first week after installation. Therefore, I recommend ordering installation vinyl ceilings V warm time years when indoor windows can be kept open all the time. I repeat once again within 5-7 days the unpleasant smell of plastic goes away completely.

How is vinyl ceiling installed?

I would like to point out right away that you can decorate the ceiling with your own hands. different materials, but stretch vinyl structures are purchased to order and their installation is carried out by specialists.

Why? Well, at least because when installing a ceiling with a standard tool that is available in household, not enough.

In order for the canvas to heat up evenly over the entire area and sag, a heat gun is used, which does not make sense to buy for a one-time ceiling installation. By the way, replace the hairdryer heat gun can not.

In addition, for correct installation canvas requires relevant experience. While the film is still heated, you must quickly stretch it and hook it on the profile, which cannot be done without proper skill.

And finally, ceilings are made only to order according to the size of a particular room. Therefore, buy a ready-made canvas for self-installation most likely it won't work.

Conclusion

Now that you know how and with what to finish the ceiling, you can choose the best option for arranging a particular room.

What can I recommend? Personally, I like plasterboard finishing and suspended ceilings. The reasons why I prefer these finishes are listed earlier.

I hope you will also decide on your opinion on how to decorate the ceiling in the apartment. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments to the article, I will definitely answer.

November 6, 2016

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In any apartment, residents want to have their own unique renovation, which would bring not only style, but also comfort to the room. Therefore, the issue of finishing a home is very relevant, because a lot depends on what the walls and ceiling will be covered with. An incorrectly selected combination can destroy the carefully planned image and design of the apartment.

Thus, you should pay maximum attention to the materials used to decorate the ceilings in the apartment, because the result of the renovation will have to be enjoyed for more than one season. So what is popular and practical today?

Painting or whitewashing

It would seem that there is nothing easier than finishing the ceiling in an apartment with simple whitewash. However, there is definitely a catch. In this case, it is an uneven ceiling, which you will definitely have to deal with, because on a painted surface all the roughness will be even more noticeable.

Therefore, leveling work will have to begin. In addition, you cannot slightly improve the surface and abandon the matter once you start whitewashing: cracks and depressions will stand out strongly on the ceiling. Leveling is also bad because it is not only a difficult and time-consuming process, but also very dirty. All the putty will fall from the ceiling onto the master, or onto the floor around it, so before laying down the new laminate, it is worth dealing with the surface opposite the floor.

The best option The paint for the ceiling will be a water-based version, which can give the room a touch of solidity and completeness.

Wallpapering

If there were problems with the whitewashing, then there definitely shouldn’t be any problems with the wallpaper, because they will cover up the unevenness. However, not only will they not hide them, but they will also make them more obvious.

The following facts should be taken into account when working with wallpaper:

Ceiling paneling

Every year new ones appear in the apartment and now PVC modules seem commonplace. This is not surprising, because the material is easy to use, practical and attractive.

In general, polystyrene foam modules have plenty of advantages:

So, if you have chosen this option, you just need to select the desired pattern on the modules, purchase material and glue, and then feel free to get to work. Of course it's worth getting construction knife or at least scissors to cut the modules. In addition, a tape measure will also be very useful, but all this is a mandatory tool for any repair, so you should not focus on this.

In order to mount the module on the ceiling, you will need to apply glue evenly along the edges of the tile, as well as in its center. The undoubted advantage of the tile is that it covers small unevenness in the ceiling, which eliminates the need for thorough leveling of the surface. In addition, such finishing is easy to bring to the stage of completion; you just need to glue the plinth at the joints of the modules and walls at the end of the work.

Of course, the options for decorating the ceilings in the apartment can be more original, but PVC tiles it is very functional and durable, so when you just need to update the design a little or save money, this is one of the best options.

Suspended structures

If you want to create a unique interior, then this option can be very attractive. Now there is not only a wide range of similar ceilings, but also a proven scheme for their installation, so there should be no problems during installation.

So, what other qualities do they have? dropped ceilings:

• These structures depend little on the flatness of the surface, as they are mounted on a frame.
• Thanks to the presence of the frame, between the ceiling and the surface a small space, in which you can hide wiring and lighting.
• They significantly “eat up” the height of the room, since the modules must be located on suspensions that are attached directly to the ceiling surface.
• The main materials are not only metals, but also plasterboard, polystyrene foam, mineral fiber and MDF. All this expands the possibilities and options for finishing ceilings in the apartment.

The most popular in this ceiling family are cassette options, which are a frame onto which special modules are attached. They are usually released white. The cheapest options do not have special characteristics, but you can order cassettes that are not afraid of moisture, germs and force, or those options that provide better sound insulation.

Finishing the ceiling in an apartment is easy and quick; in addition, dismantling is carried out at the same speed. Moreover, you can replace one panel with another without any extra effort.

Slatted suspended ceilings

Some types of ceiling finishing in an apartment suffer from the fact that such cladding cannot be used in extreme conditions kitchen or bathroom. However, this does not apply in any way to rack modules, which are not afraid of either cold or heat, and, in addition, moisture has no effect on them.

Installation similar design differs little from other suspended analogues. In the same way, the slats are attached to the pre-assembled frame using hooks. On the other hand, the modules can be placed directly on the ceiling. To do this, you will need a comb that will be fixed to the ceiling. The modules will be inserted into it and fixed with latches that are already located directly on it.

Thus, slatted ceilings are the only analogue among suspended structures, which can be placed on the surface without stealing the height of your room.

Stretch ceiling

If it is implied modern finishing ceilings in the apartment, then tension option– exactly what lies behind this phrase. It is almost impossible to install it yourself, since special equipment is required for this, but, on the other hand, this particular cladding option should always be left to the craftsmen.