Painted ceilings are more practical. The paint used can be chosen in any color or shade that matches the overall decoration of the room. This a budget option ceiling decoration creates smooth coating, which, depending on the quality of the chosen paint, can be washed.

You can hide the necessary communications in the cavity of the frame. A common disadvantage of such ceilings is a general reduction in the height of the room, which is a significant disadvantage for low rooms.

Drywall

Finishing the ceiling with plasterboard has gained wide popularity due to the ability to create incredible designs, complex, beautiful and multi-level. Drywall sheets can be easily cut to give the desired shape. By attaching them to the frame and sealing the seams, you get monolithic structure with a smooth surface. By creating a variety of ceiling shapes and using all kinds of lighting solutions for decoration, you can get ceilings of amazing beauty and complexity. Paint is most often chosen to decorate the resulting surface, but any other type of finish can be used.

The material allows you to zone a room or create a smooth transition from the structure on the walls to the ceiling, creating a single composition.

Panels, slats and slabs

For ceiling cladding, panels made from a variety of materials are used: plastic, aluminum, gypsum, mirror surfaces and others. Depending on the chosen material, a smooth or structured surface is obtained. They are used primarily to create single-level ceilings. Easy installation and affordable price they make finishing the ceiling with panels in a popular way.

In rooms with high humidity, finishing the ceiling with plastic panels or metal slats are the most acceptable options. These moisture-resistant materials are resistant to significant temperature changes, do not change their appearance and are easy to clean. The original ceiling paneling has a laconic appearance and is not suitable for all interior styles.
Gypsum boards are made from environmentally friendly material with increased resistance to moisture. They can be painted and decorated with stucco elements, creating a designer interior style. The main disadvantage of gypsum boards is their heavy weight, which requires reliable fastening.

Stretch ceiling

Decorating ceilings using a special PVC film allows you to quickly create a high-quality and unique ceiling space. The film is not afraid of moisture and does not absorb dirt, and is easy to clean if necessary. A variety of colors and textures allows you to create a ceiling finish of any configuration and style.

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 ones include:

• whitewash- can be considered yesterday, found only in village houses;
• just hang wallpaper– the most budget option, and there will be no problems with choosing the right 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. Polystyrene 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 include in the final estimate wallpaper glue, the price of 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 cycles wet cleaning. 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 it sits well on a damp wall, the coating does not swell, and 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 by and large– the same whitewash, practically not used in modern apartments Oh.

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; among foreign manufacturers, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain can be distinguished. Domestic gypsum boards (manufactured by JSC Gips, sheets produced under the Volma trademark) 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. Performance characteristics 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 – room perimeter;
• 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 is the pitch between the dowels (you can also take 0.6...0.8 m).

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

Finishing the ceiling is an important part of renovating a room. There are many materials available on the construction market for original design surfaces. To ensure that the decoration matches the interior, when choosing materials, take into account the features of the room. For spacious premises With high ceilings Suspended structures are suitable, in low rooms Wallpaper or decorative tiles will help maintain the height of the ceilings.

How to finish the ceiling

Understand the variety of materials offered construction market for decorating ceilings, not easy. They differ in appearance, decorative properties, functionality, price.

Ceiling finishing options include:

• traditional methods (whitewashing, painting, wallpapering);
• tension and suspended structures (plasterboard, lath, cassette, combined, etc.);
• adhesive surfaces;
• ceilings made of natural materials.

Lime whitewash has been used for finishing ceilings for several decades. The main advantages of the material:

• safety;
• price;
• combination with different types of interior.

Among the disadvantages are:

• short service life;
• hygroscopicity (the ability to absorb moisture);
• whitewashed ceilings cannot be washed;
• the complexity of the preparatory work.

The finishing result will depend on the quality preliminary preparation base ceiling. The surface is pre-leveled, plastered and primed. The prepared ceiling should become smooth and uniform, only then proceed to whitewashing.

Painted ceilings are more practical than whitewashed ones. The paint color is chosen in accordance with the shades of the interior. The result is a smooth and even coating that can be washed. The service life of painted ceilings is on average 2-3 years. However, the decorative surface will need to be updated periodically.

To get a high-quality result, you need to carefully prepare the ceilings: level, putty, apply a layer of primer.

Plastering

Pros of use plaster mixtures consist in simultaneously leveling and decorating the surface. In terms of price, such ceiling materials are not expensive, they do not burn, and do not emit harmful substances.

If the height differences in the ceiling in the apartment are 5 cm or more, this method cannot be used. A layer of plaster that is too thick will shorten its service life. decorative ceiling.

Finishing ceilings with wallpaper will allow you to quickly and inexpensively update your interior.

To decorate the ceilings choose:

• paper wallpaper will help hide floor defects and will not take up excess space from the room. Cons – will not last long, will require careful preparation surfaces;
• vinyl and non-woven fabrics are different wide choice shades and textures. Thanks to the relief structure of some types, wallpaper masks unevenness and defects in the base ceiling. Special compounds are used for gluing canvases;
• textile wallpaper. The canvases are made from different types fabrics - cotton, calico, burlap, tapestry, linen. Advantages - decorative properties, disadvantages - short service life and fragility;
• liquid wallpaper is an option modern finishes ceilings in apartments. They are easy to apply, harden quickly, and the damaged area can be repaired without replacing the entire coating. Minus - the material is afraid of moisture.

Are among the most costly financially ceiling finishing options. But this minus is compensated decorative properties and the service life of the structure.

For finishing, film or fabric panels are used, secured in different ways to a frame base made of metal or plastic profile installed around the perimeter of the room.

Advantages:

• form a flat and smooth surface;
• quickly installed;
• moisture resistant;
• durable;
• do not burn;
• safe for health;
• durable (manufacturers guarantee for a period of 10-12 years. In fact, the design is correct operation will last 15 years or more);
• enhance heat and sound insulation;
• fabric canvases are permeated with a large number of micropores, the surface of the fabric ceiling “breathes”, creating a comfortable microclimate in the room;
• ease of care;
• decorative properties (color range, variety of textures).

• Self-installation is impossible without minimal skills and knowledge in this area. Also, for the installation of PVC film sheets, special equipment is required - a heat gun;
• afraid of sharp objects;
• When the temperature drops to 0°C, vinyl coatings begin to crack, losing original appearance. But fabric sheets withstand temperature Range-50-+50°С;
• They take away the height of the room, so they are not recommended for finishing ceilings in low rooms.

How to decorate the ceiling: suspended structures

If they pass under the ceiling engineering Communication, while the floor surface is uneven with height differences, a suspended structure will correct the situation. The materials used for ceiling decoration vary depending on the style and direction of the interior: plasterboard, panels, slats, slabs, cassettes, etc.

Using plasterboard slabs they assemble original designs under the ceiling. The sheets are attached to a frame consisting of load-bearing and ceiling profiles, suspensions.

Advantages:

• speed and ease of installation. It will take no more than 2 days to install a single-level ceiling made of gypsum plasterboard;
• acceptable price;
• decorating in different ways (wallpaper, painting, mirror panels, etc.).

• make a design complex shape It won’t work without the involvement of professional craftsmen;
• the material absorbs moisture, swells, and loses its original shape and appearance. Therefore, plasterboard is not recommended for finishing ceilings in rooms with high levels of humidity, as well as unheated rooms;
• makes access to the ceiling space impossible. If necessary, special opening hatches are installed on the decorative ceiling.

This option is among available ways ceiling finishing. Therefore, it is often used in hospitals, sanatoriums, offices, and public spaces. That is, where practical surfaces are needed, while decorative qualities are not important. Mineral fiber slabs are laid in frame cells formed using a metal profile.

Advantages:

• mask utility lines located under the ceiling;
• provide free access to the ceiling space; the slabs are easily removed from the cells and just as easily installed back. Therefore, it will be easy to replace the defective panel with a new one;
• assortment of textures and shades.

• fragility;
• take the height from the room;
• cannot be used for ceiling decoration in rooms with high level humidity.

The design includes thin metal plates and a frame mounted to the ceiling. The plates are made from durable plastic, aluminum or stainless steel. A layer of paint and ornaments are applied to the front side of the segments. There are also perforated models.

Advantages:

• provide free access to the ceiling space;
• ease of care;
• light weight that does not create a load on the ceiling;
• are not afraid of sudden temperature changes, can withstand wide range temperatures, therefore they are set at unheated rooms(balconies, loggias, open verandas).

• poor heat and sound insulation;
• the price will be more expensive than suspended ceiling made of plasterboard or slatted structure.

These ceiling finishing materials are suitable for use in compact premises with high levels of humidity (in the bathroom, in the kitchen). The plates are made of steel or aluminum; the slats are covered with a protective varnish layer on top. At the same time, the colors of the panels vary - from classic shades to those imitating the surfaces of natural materials. To enhance acoustic characteristics microperforation is used.

Advantages:

• ease;
• moisture resistance;
• life time;
• fire resistance;
• easy to install;
• do not require special care;
• the ability to create complex multi-level configurations.

The disadvantage is the lack of free access to the ceiling space, since the slats are attached end to end one after another. To get to the base of the lighting fixture, you will have to dismantle part of the suspended ceiling.

Combined

They are created by combining several types of materials for finishing ceilings. A common option is merging suspended structures from plasterboard and tension fabrics. Niches made of gypsum plasterboard with built-in mirrors or stained glass windows look original, while the main surface is covered with a layer of decorative plaster or painted.

This ceiling consists of panels made in the form of rectangles or squares, glued to the ceiling. Regardless of the base material, rough surface Careful preparation is required before installing the slabs.

Extruded polystyrene foam is used to make panels. Front side segments are decorated in different ways. Tiles can be embossed, smooth, painted, imitating natural materials. Special laminated panels are used to decorate ceilings in the bathroom or kitchen.

Advantages:

• simple installation;
• price;
• soundproofing;
• hide irregularities;
• The panel is easy to replace if necessary.

• labor-intensive preparation of the surface of the rough ceiling before gluing the tiles;
• the presence of joints between adjacent segments;
• turn yellow when exposed to sunlight;
• It is impossible to install hidden lighting.

Ceilings made of natural materials

Wooden lining

If the question is how to decorate the ceilings in wooden house, the best option The surface will be covered with wooden clapboard.

Advantages:

• creating a favorable microclimate in the room;
• life time;
• environmental friendliness and safety;
• decorative properties;
• heat and sound insulation;
• ease of installation.

• afraid of humidity and sudden temperature fluctuations;
• there is a possibility of damage to the tree by insects.

However, the disadvantages can be easily prevented if, before installing the lining, the material is treated with special protective compounds. Proper installation will extend the service life of the coating, and the surface of the decorative ceiling can be given the desired shade using stain or varnish.

This material is easy to install, so you can finish it with MDF boards yourself. The panels are attached to a wooden or metal frame base.

Advantages:

• environmental friendliness. The basis of the panels is wood shavings, which are hot pressed during manufacturing. The composition does not contain phenolic compounds and resins, so after installing such a ceiling there will be no specific odor in the room;
• the versatility of the panels allows them to be used for finishing, as living rooms, and public premises;
• color spectrum;
• durability.

• low moisture resistance. When wet, the panels swell and lose their original shape;
• Do not use household chemicals in care;
• afraid of fire, flammable.

Laminate for finishing ceilings began to be used relatively recently. This coating looks original, and the range of laminate boards includes various shades. The material is simply mounted - on a frame made of wooden beams. The laminated surface is not afraid of wet cleaning, but it is better to avoid it in the kitchen and bathroom, since moisture and constant temperature changes will have a detrimental effect on the material.

To create such a design, it is allowed to use any finishing materials or using several finishes in combination. Common is plasterboard ceiling with inserts made of stretch fabrics or mirror panels. Additionally decorate the surface with wallpaper, decorative plaster, artistic painting or plaster stucco.

A multi-level ceiling will highlight the features of each room, hide floor defects, and divide the space into functional zones.

The design can be different: in the form of regular geometric shapes, cones, waves, curved lines, etc. Moreover, the number of levels is limited only by the height of the room being finished.

Any lighting fixtures will fit into the design - Spotlights, LED Strip Light, flat lamps, traditional chandeliers, etc. Thanks to this, you can create basic and additional lighting, highlight individual areas, decorative elements and accessories in the room.

Thus, there are many options for how to decorate the ceilings. Before choosing, carefully consider the concept of your future interior, calculate your budget and purchase quality materials. As for installation, you can trust it professional craftsmen, or try to implement the idea yourself. On our website you will find instructions for in different ways design of ceilings that will help in the work.

Video review of ceiling finishing options

A fashionable apartment is not a residential property from the spread of a magazine about interior news. It may be simple, in a house that is not new for a long time, but it is unusual, cozy, and beautiful. In such an apartment, one can agree with the philosophical principle: “Life determines consciousness.” And if you want both the original idea and Finishing work emphasized your “I”, your tastes and view of the world in the best possible way, stick to the idea that there are no trifles. And the ceiling is definitely not a small thing.

If the most modern technologies require considerable investment, and you this moment capable of this, adopt time-tested ideas. And who said that the original ceiling surface is necessarily expensive?

It would seem that the cheapest thing you can do with your own hands is to whitewash the ceiling. But, firstly, whitewashing is only the finishing part of the work. It is usually preceded by putty, plaster and primer. And this is also a waste. Secondly, in a couple of years the problem of “how to decorate the ceiling” will confront you again, since whitewash is extremely short-lived.

The brightest and stylish solutions To decorate the ceiling with wallpaper you will find in our next article:

What are the options? inexpensive finishing preferable:

• Painting. It will not cost much, but such a ceiling will not require new repairs soon. What you can play with is the shades of paint. Make sure that the color of the ceiling does not resonate with the color of the walls.
• Wallpaper. Take textured, durable and beautiful ones, preferably for painting. And then you can refresh them with a new color every year.
• The ceiling is made of plastic slabs. Not the best fashionable option– decorate the ceiling with plastic squares, but in some rooms this will look very appropriate.
• Liquid wallpaper. By and large, this is finishing the ceiling with the same paper, only combined with other components. You can make such wallpaper yourself. Only interior decoration is possible with such materials, but it has many advantages. This and original ceiling, and microporous, that is, a breathable system.

The main thing you need to finishing– level the surface.

Liquid wallpaper for ceiling decoration

Ceiling finishing with PVC coating

This refers to a stretched film web. Stretch ceiling– it’s not even anymore modern views renovation, but classic ones. The canvas is stretched over the ceiling area, hiding all defects in the rough ceiling.

The stages of work are few: take measurements, prepare the room and use a heat gun to stretch the fabric. For everything about everything – no more than 3-4 hours.

Such a ceiling is designed by specialists, so it is worth telling them about the planned lighting so that all communications are installed correctly. In addition, they will tell you how to protect the ceiling in each specific case from melting the canvas with a lighting fixture.

Installation of PVC covering (video)

Beautiful textile ceiling decoration

Usually the surface of the walls is covered with fabric, but the ceiling is also not new in this matter.

As for the choice of fabric, the following are suitable:

• Chintz;
• Silk;
• Tapestry fabric;
• Special fabrics for upholstery.

Of course, the stronger and more elastic the fabric, the more reliable the coating will be. Specially treated fabric is easier to work with. Velvet, suede and velor are usually glued on. Cotton and cotton-viscose fabrics are stretched. And for drapery they use thin and light fabrics, but of sufficiently high strength.

Finishing the ceiling with burlap

You can also use the most original ways and ceiling design forms. For example, burlap.

The sequence of this finishing:

• Break the ceiling into rectangles and squares;
• Make a timber frame exactly according to the given geometry;
• Tint it or paint it, then varnish it;
• Cut the burlap relative to the frame into required quantity segments, just do it with an allowance so that the burlap sag a little;
• You need to fasten the material to the beam with a stapler or rivets;
• Place lighting between the ceiling and the burlap under the frame to create subdued lighting;
• Small fans are also installed to create a water ripple effect.

Attach the chandelier only to the frame so that you can remove the burlap for washing if necessary.

Finishing and covering the ceiling in the attic

The design of the attic is a special issue, and the ceiling here almost plays the role of a roof. Chipboard is not the most durable option; over time it deforms. But if the attic is not planned as a living space, such repairs can be made.

What types of attic ceiling finishing are there:

• Wood paneling;
• Finishing with imitation timber;
• Application of parquet boards;
• Larch finishing;
• Finishing with corrugated sheets (profiled sheets);
• Plasterboard finishing.

Often, before finishing, the process of insulating the ceiling occurs, which changes the course of events.

Please also pay attention to the most modern trends in finishing the ceiling of the room:

How to beautifully decorate a ceiling

For example, you don’t want to completely change the ceiling, but you don’t mind decorating it. And there are a lot of options here too. You can add more elegance to the ceiling with molding - very similar to plaster stucco finishing material.

What other types of ceiling design are actively used today:

• Wide cornice. This element gives the ceiling an expressive shape. It can be made from drywall. The frieze is the completion of the structure and the border between the base and substructure levels.
• The monotonous ceiling space is diluted geometric shapes, usually they are three-dimensional, made from the same drywall, complemented by lighting.
• If your ceiling is wooden, then using special interior stencils, you can paint the surface yourself acrylic paints. These are abstract drawings, stylized plants, ornaments, etc.

The ceiling, decorated with numerous modules, looks very beautiful. These are, for example, multi-colored wooden or plastic circles suspended at a distance of 30-40 cm from the ceiling. True, this option is good for high ceilings.

To completely transform a monolithic ceiling, try making it multi-level. This can be supplemented with structures of arches and niches, possibly stripes, however, the ceiling height should be at least 2.7 m, and the room space should be sufficient.

Material on use will also be useful multi-level ceilings in the interior:

Be impressed, be inspired - even looking at the ceilings of offices, parking lots, museums, restaurants, you can take note of some idea and try to implement it on the ceiling surface of your home.

Types and options for finishing ceilings (video)

After reviewing many options, photographic examples, reviews, you will definitely find the ceiling design option that suits your home.

Interior transformations!

Modern ceiling finishing options (interior photos)

Renovating an apartment or house is a troublesome task. In order for all the work to go quickly and easily, it is necessary to clearly plan it and decide on the necessary construction tools and materials. What is the best way to decorate the ceiling in an apartment so that the renovation does not inflate the budget, does not take a lot of effort, and lasts a long time?

Cheap, beautiful, long lasting – what’s the best way to decorate the ceiling?

To choose a method of finishing any surfaces in the apartment, you need to find a balance between own capabilities and desires. Taken into account:

• design project;
• cost of the material and its application – the cost of the tool, as well as the price, is often overlooked in calculations further care, maintenance in its original form and the time after which replacement is necessary;
• stability when operating in conditions various rooms- For example, ceiling wallpaper not recommended for bathrooms due to moisture and possible mold;
• durability – “set/paint and forget”;
• ease of installation - some cheap materials are difficult to apply, while the installation of others is best left to professionals;
• additional work– for example, leveling surfaces.

For each room you can choose something different. The most popular options are:

• whitewashing, painting;
• wallpapering;
• application liquid wallpaper;
• gluing tiles;
• hanging structures;
• stretch fabrics.

Let's talk in more detail about their advantages and disadvantages.

Whitewashing or painting

The most inexpensive ways to tidy up your ceiling. The differences are in the materials, their application and surface preparation. In the case of whitewashing, slaked lime is used, which is applied by roller, brush or spray method. The main disadvantages are that such a surface cannot be washed; it attracts dirt and dust well and generously stains those who touch it. It looks rough, and the only advantage of whitewashing is its low cost.

Painting requires a careful approach to leveling the surface and applying compounds in several stages - putty, primer, and painting itself.

This method is good for any living space, as it is not demanding on temperature and humidity, the surface is easy to clean, antifungal components prevent mold from growing, and tinting helps to achieve any color saturation. Finishing the ceiling cheaply and beautifully in this way is the easiest way; the only caveat is the need for careful leveling and preliminary cleaning.

Wallpaper

Wallpapering the ceiling is rarely used. This is due to the complexity of the application process, the visibility of imperfections and the selection features. For example, in small rooms should be avoided large drawings- this will make the space even smaller.

Consult with the designer: a combination of wall and ceiling decoration can give the effect of a “box” - a shrinking space.

Smooth material requires a perfectly leveled and puttied surface, so it is often chosen for ceilings. voluminous wallpaper, masking irregularities. Another problem is the difficulty of combining the pattern on the rolls and gluing large panels: this is almost impossible to do alone.

Option combining paper covering and ease of painting - liquid wallpaper. A mixture of cellulose crumbs and decorative compositions Apply like putty. No particularly careful leveling of the ceiling is required; it is possible to use different colors and create patterns. The only drawback is the high price. It is also not recommended to use wallpaper in general in the bathroom - the porous structure will become great home for mold.

Ceiling tiles

Simple and inexpensive way ceiling pasting. If you need to finish the ceiling in your apartment cheaply and with a minimum of effort, this is what you need. The surface often does not need either putty or leveling. The main substance is polystyrene foam, which does not emit harmful substances, so this type of coating can be used in any residential premises. An exception is the bathroom, since the porous structure can become a “home” for fungus.

Gluing takes little time, you will need:

• tiles (calculated by surface area);
• glue (all options " liquid nails»);
• pencil for marking;
• a stationery knife for cutting holes or adjusting to size;
• ladder.

To design the transition from wall to ceiling you need ceiling plinth. Often, to give a noble appearance, the slabs are painted after drying. water-based paint. Please note: the adhesive may release when drying. harmful substances, so you shouldn’t stay in the room for a long time at this time.

Suspended structures

Their essence is the installation of fasteners into walls or ceilings onto which coating plates are attached (or simply laid). Most often they are square or in the form of long stripes, but others are possible geometric shape. The main materials are plastic, metal, drywall. The main advantages include:

• Possibility of use in any room;
• variety of textures, colors, types of coating;
• suitable even for curved ceilings interpanel seams, which cannot be disguised;
• under the covering you can hide excess wires, it becomes possible installation built-in lamps and development individual schemes lighting.

There are also disadvantages. Thus, hanging structures “eat up” part of the height of the room, which for small rooms may be sensitive. An accurate calculation of the geometry of the fastenings is also necessary.

Stretch ceiling

A popular way to decorate modern apartments. The advantages of hanging ones include durability, undemandingness to the geometry of the room, and the ability to implement unusual design solutions. One of important features– the ability to retain water when flooded, and after draining to return to its original shape. This quality is especially important in both multi-apartment and individual residential buildings.

What is the best way to decorate the ceiling in an apartment? You decide. And the consultants at the Lanskoy TC finishing materials stores will help you make the right choice.