When planning a renovation, every owner asks the question: how to decorate the ceiling? Previously, this problem was solved simply: the surface could be whitewashed, painted or wallpapered. But today these options are considered only if they want to save as much as possible on repairs. The widest range of modern facing materials makes you think, because people's tastes and preferences have changed dramatically.

Options for finishing ceilings in residential premises

With all the variety of choices of facing materials, there are not so many ways to finish the ceiling - in particular, these are:

• painting;
• whitewash;
• wallpapering;
• pasting with polyurethane (foam) tiles;
• finishing with liquid wallpaper;
• facing with decorative plaster;
• installation of a suspended ceiling;
• installation of stretch ceiling.

Whitewashing the ceiling is one of the quick and inexpensive ways

The first four options are optimal if repairs need to be done quickly and at the lowest financial cost. All these methods (whitewashing, painting, wallpapering or foam tiles) are easy to perform. But here too there are difficulties.

1. You need to know how to properly prepare the ceiling surface for the application or installation of facing material.
2. You also need to know the rules for working with this material.
3. It is necessary to decide which type of finish is optimal for rooms with normal and high humidity, in heated and unheated rooms.

Yes, for country houses the best choice is painting, whitewashing, wallpapering. The kitchen and bathroom will require moisture-resistant paints, panels and tiles. The maximum possible flavor of comfort and presentability will be provided by more expensive finishing methods: installing suspended or suspended ceilings, applying decorative plaster. All of them are not only the most spectacular room design options, but also the most labor-intensive.

When deciding how to decorate the ceiling, you need to take into account the condition of its surface. If it is uneven and has many flaws, it is better to cover it with hanging or tension structures than to prepare it for painting or wallpapering. In some cases, this will not only give the room a modern style, but also save money.

Having decided on the finishing option, you can begin choosing the facing material. In this case, it is necessary to take into account all the features of the room being renovated: purpose, humidity level, degree of natural light (solar). Next, proceed in accordance with the step-by-step instructions for installing the selected finishing material.

How to paint a ceiling correctly

Painting the ceiling will certainly highlight all its irregularities. Therefore, the requirements for surface quality are the highest. It should be understood that the cost estimate will need to include the cost of not only paint, but also primer.

In addition, you will need to buy:

• brushes;
• roller;
• paint tray;
• putty;
• spatulas (metal and rubber).

Painting or whitewashing the ceiling will cost less than installing suspended or tension structures. However, you need to prepare for the fact that the finishing process will not be easy. All work performed at height and on upper floors is labor-intensive.

The use of a spray gun (included in the package of vacuum cleaners of older models) will make the task easier. But in this case, you will need cover for walls and furniture - plastic film, fabric or paper. Another important point when using paint: eye and respiratory protection. In this regard, high-quality ventilation of the room must be ensured.

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You can also use a spray gun to paint the ceiling. In the photo - HAMMER PRZ150A spray gun

Paint selection

The main task in this type of repair is the correct choice of paint. For ceilings, water-emulsion or water-dispersion ones are often used. It is not difficult to understand the peculiarity of these compositions: coatings of the first group (water-based) are washed off with water, the second group is not.

An important characteristic of any paint is the degree of moisture resistance. This parameter is usually indicated on the container label. You definitely need to pay attention to it, otherwise there is a risk of buying some kind of paint for dry rooms to decorate the ceiling in the bathroom. This error will lead to peeling and cracking of the coating, which will require redoing the work performed.

• water-emulsion or water-dispersion;
• based on acrylic resins;
• silicate;
• silicone.

Surface preparation technology for painting

Step 1. Remove old finishing coating: paint, wallpaper or tiles. To complete the task you will need a spatula with a metal blade. Close attention is paid to plaster. You need to check how tightly it holds and remove all loose particles.

Step 2. Seal seams and cracks with putty or cement-sand mortar.

Step 3. Using a broom, brush or rag, sweep away the remains of small particles of plaster, paint or wallpaper.

Step 4. Apply the first layer of primer. It is needed to ensure the strongest possible adhesion of the paint to the surface of the upper floor. In addition, the primer composition allows you to even out minor imperfections, which provides a more impressive look after painting.

Step 5. Before applying paint, masking tape is applied around the perimeter of the ceiling along the walls. It will protect the walls from accidental strokes and smudges.

Rules for performing work

The paint application process is simple and straightforward. But there are rules that will help you do the job efficiently and avoid such troubles as unsightly stains and gaps in the plaster.

First of all, you need to understand that the approach to painting surfaces with a roller and a brush is different. When applying paint with a brush, try to hold it at an angle of 35°-40° and make strokes evenly, in one direction. In order to evaluate the quality of the work performed, they move away to a distance of 1.5-2 meters and, tilting their heads 30°-40°, look at the painted surface. If gaps are visible, apply an additional layer of paint.

When using a roller, the layers are applied next to each other so that each next overlaps the previous one by 5-7 cm. When applying the second layer, the direction of the strokes should be perpendicular to the first. This will avoid gaps in the plaster. Painting hard-to-reach places is done with a brush.

The basic rules for working with a brush and roller are given below.

1. To apply the first layer, use more than liquid composition(water-emulsion and water-dispersion ones are diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10).
2. In order to avoid gaps and streaks, the first layer of paint is applied in W-shaped strokes.
3. A common mistake when painting a ceiling is to press the brush or roller too hard. You need to understand that the best result can be achieved by applying the first stroke in a fairly thick layer, which is subsequently smeared on the ceiling with the same pressure from the working tool.

Video - How to paint a ceiling with your own hands

Ceiling finishing with decorative plaster

Applying decorative plaster is an effective way to decorate a room. It allows you to transform a room quickly and with minimal material costs. But you will have to work hard: plastering is not an easy process.

The variety of textures of decorative plaster allows you to find exactly the type of ceiling decoration that will highlight the style of the room. When choosing a composition, it is necessary to take into account the type of surface to be treated. If the ceiling is wooden or plasterboard, hygroscopic mixtures cannot be used. In this case, compositions based on polymers or acrylic are optimal.

When choosing decorative plaster, it is important to consider its environmental friendliness. This parameter is especially important if the finishing is done in a room intended for children. In this case, it is recommended to choose mixtures based on cement, lime, minerals, and marble chips.

Types of decorative plaster

The composition of decorative plaster includes a filler, additives, and a binder. Additives are needed to give the product certain properties: antiseptic, water-repellent, bactericidal. Depending on the type of binder, the following types of plaster are distinguished.

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1. Mineral. Made from cement and lime mixtures, traditionally used for outdoor work. A well-known representative of this group is the decorative plaster “Bark Beetle”.
2. Polymer. Mixtures of this type are made on the basis of acrylic resins. Such coatings are highly moisture resistant and can withstand sudden temperature changes. The composition includes additives that provide plasticity.
3. Silicate. In these mixtures the binder is liquid glass. Plasters of this type are not flexible, but are ideal for decorating complex surfaces with cavities and height differences. Often used to finish concrete ceilings.
4. Silicone. Made on the basis of silicone, the composition includes a fine filler: marble or sandstone chips. These mixtures are durable and have dust-repellent properties.

Acrylic-based decorative plaster is an excellent choice for finishing ceilings in rooms with high humidity levels: in the bathroom, swimming pool or kitchen. Thanks to the excellent plasticity of this plaster, very beautiful textures like leather, stone, and velvet are created. When choosing the type of composition, you can focus on the table.

Table No. 1. Characteristics of plaster mixtures.

Properties	Mineral plaster	Polymer (acrylic) plaster	Silicate plaster	Silicone plaster
Binder	Cement	Acrylic	Liquid glass	Silicone
Vapor capacity	High	Low	High	High
Degree of moisture absorption	High	Low	Average	Low
Additive type	Inorganic	Inorganic and organic	Inorganic	Inorganic
Elasticity degree	Low	High	Average	High
Abrasion resistance	Low	High	High	High

Decorative plaster finishing options

Depending on the properties of the compositions and the size of the filler included in them, patterns of varying complexity can be created on the treated surfaces. Manufacturers have made it easier for consumers to choose and have classified plaster mixtures according to the type of application and the final result.

Technology of applying decorative plaster

To obtain structural and textured coating use different instruments. But the difference between these types of surfaces is conditional. The only difference is that the structural mixture provides relief due to the filler included in its composition, while the textured mixture provides relief due to the pattern on the roller.

Venetian plasters are most often used to decorate the ceiling in residential premises. There are several techniques for applying this type of composition. The simplest and most popular is given below.

Step 1. Execute thorough preparation surfaces, leveling the slightest differences in height on the ceiling and sealing seams and cracks with putty.

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acrylic decorative plaster

Step 2. Apply 1-2 layers of primer.

Step 3. Along the walls, in their upper part near the ceiling, tapes of masking tape are attached.

Step 4. If the mixture is not tinted, add pigment. The mixture consumption ranges from 600 g to 1.5 kg per 1 m2. How more complex drawing, the greater the material consumption will be.

Step 5. The plaster is applied with a metal spatula in layers on a previously dried surface.

The essence of applying Venetian plaster is to create a multi-layer structure. The design of each layer is determined by multidirectional strokes with a spatula. Beautiful textured surface obtained by applying 2-4 layers of decorative plaster.

Do-it-yourself stretch ceiling installation

The most effective and durable finishing of premises is the installation of a stretch ceiling. Manufacturers offer two types of canvases: fabric and PVC (polyvinyl chloride based). Each of these materials has its own advantages. You can choose matte or glossy materials. Seamless PVC films are easier to stretch, which is why they are more often used for interior decoration.

To fix the canvas, choose one of the following methods:

• harpoon;
• glazing bead;
• clip-on

The first requires a special clamp - a harpoon. This is the name given to a durable PVC strip, one side of which is equipped with protrusions. Thanks to them, the canvas holds firmly in the profile. The films are attached to the harpoon using cold welding.

With the glazing bead method, the edges of the film are pressed against the walls with wooden slats - glazing beads. This method is simple to perform, but gives a less spectacular result than the harpoon method. The clip method of fastening is used when installing fabric panels equipped with special clips around the perimeter. These devices are attached to a profile installed along the walls.

To install a stretch ceiling you will need the following tools:

• plastic or aluminum profiles;
• fasteners for fixing the profile (screws, dowels);
• spatula with a narrow metal blade;
• construction hair dryer (if the ceiling is film);
• drill;
• stepladder (for greater ease of work, two stepladders will be required);
• roulette;
• level.

The most convenient way to install tension fabrics is the harpoon method, which is why it will be discussed in today’s article.

Note! It is necessary to know the width and length of the room, because the canvas itself should be wider than the distance between the walls by about 10 - 15 cm.

Table No. 2. Stages of work execution.

Stages, illustration	Description of actions
	In modern apartments, the height of the corners can vary significantly. To install a stretch ceiling, it is necessary to draw horizontal lines on the walls 4 cm below the ceiling so that when they intersect they form a single plane. For this purpose, it is recommended to use a level, laser or water level.
	A profile (baguette) is installed along the marking lines. To do this, drill holes, insert dowels into them, and fasten the profile using self-tapping screws.
	The canvas is unrolled and each corner is inserted into a baguette. The harpoon is pushed into the profile opening using a metal spatula. The work is carried out in a preheated room, the optimal temperature is 40°C, so if you install PVC film, when unfolding the canvas, it is attached at the corners to the “crocodiles” and heated with a construction hairdryer.
	At opposite walls, they begin to alternately tuck the edges of the canvas into the baguette.

In carrying out this task it is mandatory:

• find the middle of the free part of the canvas and insert the harpoon into the profile;
• then move to the opposite wall and repeat the action;
• after which they find the middle of the next sagging part of the canvas and put it into the harpoon;
• move to the opposite wall and do similar work.

While stretching the film, the room is continuously heated. This can be done using a heat gun. If it is not possible to use this equipment, the film is heated with a construction hairdryer. With this method of installing a stretch ceiling, it is important not to overheat the canvas and not melt it.

Suspended ceiling installation

Despite the emergence of new ceiling design technologies, plasterboard finishing remains relevant. From this material you can build both simple single-tier and spectacular multi-tiered structures.

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suspended ceiling

Tools and materials for work

To construct a plasterboard ceiling frame, you will need the following materials:

• metal profile PN 28/27 and PP 60/27;
• self-tapping screws SMM 3.5/51;
• pendants;
• crabs.

The main element of the frame is racks made of PP 60/27 metal profile. Manufacturers offer products of different lengths: 2.8 m, 3 m, 4 m. You can buy individually or in packages (12 or 18 pieces each). The guides are placed along the walls adjacent to the ceiling. In addition to these materials, single-level profile hangers and connectors, which experts call “crabs,” will be needed.

Tools you will need:

• battery-powered screwdriver;
• drill or hammer drill (for drilling holes in walls and ceilings);
• metal scissors (for cutting metal profiles);
• marker, tape measure, string, square, plumb line (for marking);
• construction bubble level at least 80 cm long.

Configurations of plasterboard ceiling frames

Beginners in this business can have no doubt: they can build not only a simple single-level ceiling, but also complex multi-tiered structures. There is only one requirement: to understand the principle of constructing a frame made of metal profiles.

Suspended plasterboard ceilings are good because they allow you to radically change the space of a room with the help of spectacular, intricate shapes. Spot lighting of figured protrusions and depressions will create a charming atmosphere of comfort and respectability in the room.

In order to mount the figured frame, you will need to bend the PP 60/27 metal profile so that it follows the contour of the figure conceived by the designer. This task is not difficult to complete, but it will require accuracy, attentiveness and leisure.

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In order to give the metal profile the desired shape, it is necessary to trim its side plates in increments of 4-5 cm. After which the bar is gradually bent in the desired direction.

A multi-tier (multi-level) frame for a suspended ceiling is erected in accordance with a previously drawn up diagram. All dimensions and distances must be indicated on it. When drawing up a diagram, you must be guided by the following rules.

1. The optimal distance between the mounting points of the guides is 40-45 cm.
2. The optimal distance between hangers for a single-level ceiling is 40 cm, for a two-level ceiling - in accordance with the drawing, but not more than 40 cm.
3. If you plan to make spot lighting, when determining the location of the first line of the frame, take into account the dimensions of the lamps (for small ones, a distance of 5-8 cm from the ceiling is enough, for large ones you will need to retreat 12-15 cm).
4. The optimal distance between PP posts is 60/27 – 60 cm.

Marking walls and ceilings

The first stage of installing a plasterboard ceiling is marking. The correctness of further work depends on how accurate it is. Therefore, you need to perform this task thoughtfully and slowly.

You will need the following tools:

• plumb line;
• bubble level 1.2-1.5 m long;
• water level;
• laser level;
• level.

The easiest way to mark is using a level or laser level.

Marking walls for installation of profile PN 28/27

Step 1. Work begins from one of the corners of the room (previously it was the lowest corner of the room, but today this is no longer relevant).

Step 2. In this corner, at a distance of 3-5 cm from the walls, a thread with a plumb line is pressed to the ceiling. Mark the vertical direction on the adjacent walls.

Step 3. According to the vertical line from the flow, measure down the distance at which the first tier of the frame will be located.

Step 4. At this point, screw in a self-tapping screw, to which a long thread is tied.

Step 5. Along the wall they move to its second corner and do similar work there.

Step 6. The thread is pulled between the two corners so that it is horizontal. A square will help with this, which is installed at a right angle to the intersection of the vertical markings and the stretched thread.

Step 7 Draw a line on the wall with a marker or pencil.

Step 8 Markings are applied in the same way on all other walls. The result should be a perimeter along which the PN 28/27 guides will be installed.

Installation of a single-level ceiling frame

The height and direction of the supporting frame posts are adjusted using hangers. Their installation is the first thing to do before proceeding with the installation of the supporting profile. Suspensions are mounted on the ceiling in accordance with the frame diagram. The first profile posts are installed in the direction of the longest wall of the room. The distance between the carriers is 55-60 cm.

The order of further work.

Step 1. The first supporting profile is installed: its end is inserted into the guide, covered with the “legs” of the suspensions located in its path, and fixed with self-tapping screws. Make sure that the direction is strictly horizontal. The threads and level stretched during marking will help with this.

Step 2. Install load-bearing profiles over the entire ceiling area.

Step 3. The work is completed by laying plasterboard sheets: sheathing. The sheets are attached to the profile with self-tapping screws. When performing this work, it is important to install the sheathing panels so that the gaps between them are minimal. Solid sheets must be fastened perpendicular to long guide profiles. The joining of sheets should be done in the middle of the profile. For high-quality fastening, it is better to do the work together.

The sheets are fastened with self-tapping screws, and the latter are recessed into the sheathing material by 2-3 mm. The pitch between the screws should be 25-30 cm (3-4 cm from each corner of the sheets). Chips should not form on the edges of the sheets when screwing in the screws. If damage does occur, the self-tapping screw must be removed and a new one screwed in 3-4 cm.

Step 4. When the ceiling is sheathed, fill the gaps with putty. After it dries, all irregularities are smoothed out with a special grater in which a sanding mesh is installed. After which the ceiling is ready for painting, tiling or wallpaper.

So that there are no cracks! Neither gypsum board sheets nor load-bearing profiles are fixed to the guide profile 28/27 (on the wall), i.e. the walls and ceiling should not be tightly connected. For a suspended ceiling, gypsum boards with a thickness of 12.5 mm are used. When cutting sheets, a chamfer of 22.5 degrees is made on the edge. The sheets are fixed in a running start!

Video - Step-by-step instructions for installing a plasterboard ceiling

Ceiling decoration is one of the important components of apartment renovation. Modern technologies allow this to be accomplished in various ways. At the same time, you can always hear the question: “How can you arrange the ceilings with your own hands?”

All types of finishing that can be used, including without the help of professional craftsmen, are presented in this article.

Whitewashing the ceiling

This is a traditional type of ceiling finishing that does not require large financial costs. When whitewashing, the surface is covered with a special chalk or lime mortar without or with the addition of dye. Ceilings with this finish fit perfectly with most types of interior.

Before whitewashing, a number of preparatory works are required, including cleaning the ceiling, leveling it, as well as plastering and putty.

The indisputable advantage of this type of finishing is the low cost of materials and the ease of repair work. There are also disadvantages, including:

• the complexity of preparing the surface for applying whitewash;
• time costs;
• the fragility of the coating, which loses its original color after 2-3 years.

The disadvantages of finishing the ceiling with whitewash also include its inability to withstand high humidity and a negative reaction to water, as well as greater soiling during the work.

Painting

Considering budget types finishing ceilings, many prefer this option, as it is practical and easy to maintain.

The advantages of painting, along with the low costs of its implementation, include the ability to choose any color or shade.

As for the disadvantages, they are in many ways similar to the disadvantages of whitewashing. In particular, labor-intensive preparatory work is required before painting. In addition, this finish is short-lived and has a tendency to cause small cracks in the coating.

Wallpapering

This type of ceiling finishing is a relatively new method and is distinguished by its beauty and low cost. There are many types of special, thick wallpaper available on the market. At the moment, non-woven ones are considered the best of them. They are beautiful, durable and do not require special care.

Those who have decided to choose this type of ceiling decoration should know that it is impossible to stick wallpaper on them single-handedly. In addition, the disadvantages of wallpaper include its susceptibility to curling and peeling, as well as the low durability of this finishing option.

Glue ceilings

Finishing with special tiles looks beautiful and has many advantages. These include the absence of the need for special preparation of the base. Typically, tiles are made from expanded polystyrene and are extremely lightweight. Manufacturers produce options with various relief and graphic designs.

Adhesive ceilings are easy to install and can be repaired by replacing damaged or fallen tiles. As already mentioned, it can be glued to the ceiling surface without labor-intensive work. In particular, tiles can mask cracks and light imperfections.

The disadvantage of adhesive finishing is the presence of seams. In addition, the tile is “afraid” of direct sunlight, under which it quickly fades, and after installing such ceilings, further installation of fire, ventilation and other communications becomes difficult.

Suspended structures

In recent decades, new types of ceiling decoration in the house have appeared, characterized by multifunctionality. We are talking about hanging options. They allow you to change the geometry of the room, providing different levels of the ceiling, and hide from prying eyes the various components of communication systems, as well as any flaws in the base. In addition, hanging structures look attractive and become a decoration for any interior.

Plasterboard ceilings

Such structures consist of guides and tiles made of plasterboard fixed to them. The advantages of such ceilings are their ease of installation, low cost and the ability to create multi-level ceiling structures. True, in the latter case you will have to involve a master. The disadvantage of a plasterboard ceiling is its “phobia of water”. Otherwise, this finish is an excellent choice in terms of superior appearance and performance to cost.

Cassette designs

As already mentioned, suspended types of ceiling decoration in the kitchen can be very different. In particular, you can choose cassette designs. They consist of thin plates, the front side of which is painted in different colors, and may also have a relief pattern. With proper maintenance and regular cleaning, cassette ceilings look great. They are quickly dismantled and washed. Thanks to the use of light metals and alloys, cassette structures are lightweight, tolerate temperature changes well and are not afraid of moisture. The latter circumstance allows us to rank them among the most suitable types ceiling decoration for the kitchen. The main disadvantage of cassette options is their high price.

For all the advantages of such ceilings you will have to pay quite a lot. In addition, cassette structures have low sound insulation.

Rack and pinion option

TO hanging types Ceiling decoration in an apartment also includes structures consisting of long metal plates made of aluminum, steel and various alloys. Such slats are attached to an intermediate profile and special corners mounted along the entire perimeter of the walls of the room, in their upper part. This type of ceiling finishing, the photo of which is presented below, is intended for installation indoors small area. There are many options on the market in a wide range color scheme, from mirrored to gold tones. In addition, some manufacturers offer options with grooved patterns.

The advantages of slatted ceiling structures include: lightness, a wide selection of colors and shapes, the ability to install multi-tiered structures and decorate arches, simplicity finishing works, moisture and heat resistance, as well as durability.

As for the disadvantages of such ceilings, they include the tendency of metal slats to deform, as well as the difficulties that arise when it is necessary to maintain spaces and communications located above them.

Stretch ceiling

This is one of the most beautiful finishing options that allows designers to create original interiors in different styles.

Made from durable polymer materials. They can be made in a wide range of colors and can be printed with a picture using photo printing.

In addition to exceptional beauty, such designs are distinguished by durability and water resistance. This means that your renovation will not be affected, even if the neighbors above decide to cause a “global flood” for you. The advantages of tensile structures are also their non-flammability, high strength, lack of restrictions in areas of application, as well as excellent insulating properties.

Unfortunately, this type of ceiling finishing in an apartment (see photo below) also has its drawbacks. Among them:

• high price;
• complexity of installation;
• sagging in case of very hot weather or rising temperatures;
• deterioration of elasticity.

In addition, suspended ceilings, like any other suspended structures, “conceal” almost 20 cm of room space during installation. This makes them not the best option for use in rooms of low height.

Hemmed options

The main difference between such ceilings is installation on profiles that are installed directly on the ceilings. This means that this type of suspended ceiling does not hide space and is well suited for any room.

Moreover, behind such structures you can hide any small irregularities on the surface of the floors.

Suspended ceiling modules can be made of MDF, chipboard, plastic, metal or plasterboard.

The disadvantages of such coatings include the impossibility of installing lamps on the ceiling, the large weight of the structure and a relatively small selection of decorative solutions.

Types of ceiling finishing in a wooden house

For such residential buildings, the best choice is to renovate with environmentally friendly materials. In particular, wood paneling is an excellent option for ceilings. This universal finishing method will decorate any private home. The following options are possible:

• Lining. This material is used most often. It is a board processed in a special way and equipped with a groove and tongue for simplified installation. Even a person who does not have much experience in repair work can cover a ceiling with clapboard with their own hands. Its distinctive features are strength and durability. In addition, lining is recognized as an excellent sound insulator.
• Plywood. It is used quite rarely for finishing the ceiling in a wooden house. However, with the help of plywood you can create an original interior design, as well as decorate your home without any extra costs. Today on the market there are options with a decorative layer made of asbestos paper, plastic, etc.
• Veneer. This finish can completely imitate the appearance of any type of wood. At the same time, the cost of the panels is several times higher than the price of the lining, and their finishing options are more varied.
• Solid wood. This finishing option is the most prestigious, beautiful and status. It comes in the form of panels that can be easily and quickly assembled with your own hands.

Other types of wood ceiling finishes

If the options above do not suit you, then pay attention to cheap and affordable plaster.

It is placed on a mesh of shingles, stuffed between the crossbars. The solution adheres to the shingles and relief mesh. This ensures the strength and durability of the coating. It is impossible to plaster the ceiling yourself without having a certain skill in carrying out such work, since this is a complex and time-consuming procedure that is better to entrust to professionals.

Drywall also refers to inexpensive options. Among other things, it allows you to create original multi-level ceiling structures and perfectly masks defects.

Many owners of private wooden houses prefer to use such a durable and beautiful type of finish as a suspended ceiling. However, experts recommend installation only 2-3 years after the completion of housing construction.

Now you know in what ways you can decorate ceilings with your own hands. All types of finishes, photos of which are presented above, have both advantages and disadvantages, so the choice of a specific option should be approached by carefully weighing all the pros and cons.

The question of which ceilings are best to install in an apartment arises both among the owners of comfortable private houses and among the owners of urban housing who have decided to improve their properties. When choosing a material for such finishing, it is imperative to take into account the characteristics of each room.

For example, a bathroom has a specific humid microclimate. And in order for the ceiling decoration in this room not to become completely unusable after a couple of years, it must have the appropriate characteristics. The kitchen also has its own characteristics, and not every facing material is suitable for it, since the ceiling will require regular maintenance. For ceilings in residential premises, the most important quality is the environmental cleanliness of the finish, of course, along with decorative appeal.

If not so long ago the most common types of ceiling finishing were whitewashing or painting with oil paint, then today in construction stores there is a very wide selection of different different materials. And many of them are quite suitable for use in both wet areas and living rooms ah with a normal microclimate.

Criteria for choosing materials for apartment ceilings

So, materials that can be used to decorate the ceilings of apartment rooms must meet certain requirements. Only by taking these features into account can you obtain a high-quality, durable ceiling that fully corresponds to a specific room.

Speaking, for example, about a bathroom, the impact of constant wet fumes on the ceiling surface is taken into account, and the possibility of direct contact with water drops is not forgotten. In addition, we cannot exclude a certain risk that your bathroom may be flooded by neighbors living on the floor above. Another feature of this room is the often alternating temperature changes, which also adversely affect many finishing materials.

The finishing of the kitchen ceiling must be resistant not only to moisture, but also to fumes containing fat and oil, as well as to elevated temperatures.

Other rooms may have their own characteristics.

It is best to immediately try to formulate some requirements that the ceilings in the apartment premises should have.

• Moisture resistance is a quality necessary for the bathroom and kitchen. The ceiling finish should not become saturated with moisture and withstand the effects of hot steam without getting wet or deforming.
• The material must comply with sanitary and hygienic standards, that is, not be a breeding ground for various bacteria, mold, and mildew. The finishing should not release toxic substances into the surrounding air. The ceiling should not become a source of dust. This rule must be observed in any premises of an apartment or residential building.
• Durability of the finish, that is, the material should not age quickly, be subject to chemical or biological decomposition, destructuring, corrosion. This quality is important for all types of ceilings, but is of particular importance in rooms with a specific microclimate - in the bathroom or kitchen.
• The surface of the material should be amenable to easy wet or dry cleaning in residential areas and regular washing with household chemicals in the bathroom and kitchen.
• Some ceiling finishing materials have the ability to contain leaks or have the ability to be quickly dismantled in emergency situations. These qualities are especially useful for ceiling decoration of bathrooms and kitchens. However, it would be useful to have them for other rooms as well, since, unfortunately, pipe breaks can also happen in heating system. And such emergencies can ruin any repair.
• Aesthetic qualities. The decoration should have a neat and attractive appearance and be in harmony with the decoration of the walls. Many apartment owners consider these qualities to be the most important. It should be noted that they do have great importance, since the appearance of the entire design of the room depends on them. Big, but not always decisive...

In order to be able to decide on the choice of material for finishing ceilings in apartment rooms, it makes sense to consider the characteristics of the most popular modern materials, used for this purpose.

Main types of ceilings

Types of ceilings can be divided according to their basic design and according to the material used for their manufacture and finishing. Thus, ceilings can be suspended or suspended, glued or painted with different materials.

• For stretch ceilings, plastic material in the form of large canvases is used. Its installation is carried out using special equipment.
• Suspended ceilings are metal or wooden structure- a frame on which various materials are fixed or laid - it can be plastic, metal or wooden lining, polymer panels, artificial glass, chipboard, drywall and other materials.

Suspended ceilings can be single-level or multi-level. In addition, ceiling surfaces with several levels can be combined with tension structures.

• To cover the surface of a flat ceiling, wallpaper, polystyrene foam tiles, fabrics, and natural original coatings, such as cork, are used.

Today, the most popular in design developments are plasterboard ceilings, including multi-tiered ones with original lighting, and tension surfaces. Both the first and second options are very difficult to install yourself, without special skills and special equipment.

For bathrooms, the most popular finishing is plastic panels and stretch fabrics.

Ceiling height in the apartment

To choose a material for finishing the ceiling in any room, you need to calculate its height, and take into account the fact that some designs involve its significant reduction. Therefore, in apartments with low ceilings, the arrangement suspension systems becomes always advisable, since such ceilings will create an oppressive impression.

The standard ceiling height in Soviet-era apartments is most often 2400÷2500 mm; in modern new buildings this parameter is sometimes increased to 3000 mm.

If the apartment has low ceilings, and they need to be made visually higher, then it is worth choosing materials that have a small thickness and are fixed directly to the surface of the ceiling, or those that have a reflective effect, for example, light-colored tension ones.

If the ceiling height is high enough, then this allows you to place heat and/or soundproofing material between the finishing and the ceiling, and to disguise utilities in this area - electrical wiring or ventilation ducts.

Color design is also of great importance in order to visually raise the ceiling. There are several design techniques for this purpose:

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• You can smooth out the line where the wall and ceiling meet by selecting materials of appropriate shades, that is, finishing the ceiling and walls in the same color.
• Another option is to line the ceiling with reflective material.

• A stretch ceiling with a 3D spatial pattern, for example, a sky with clouds, gives a good effect.

Now let's move on to a more detailed consideration of the types of ceilings. This will make it much easier to decide on the choice for specific apartment premises.

Dropped ceilings

As mentioned above, one one of the most popular ceiling cladding options in different rooms of the apartment in last years various types of steel suspended structures. When made with high quality, they look very good and have a considerable number of advantages.

Advantages and disadvantages of suspended ceiling structures

TO winning qualities ceiling finishes with a suspended structure include the following:

• With the help of suspended structures, you can easily level the surface and hide numerous flaws, which abound even on concrete slabs floors.
• Various communications can be hidden under the suspended ceiling elements. Thanks to this feature, there is no need to drill walls or ceilings.
• Many designs are easy to implement installation work.
• In some cases, it remains possible to dismantle the cladding if repairs or replacement of some finishing fragments are necessary
• Good durability.
• Such ceilings have a very aesthetic appearance.
• Wide possibilities for installing various lighting systems are provided.
• The variety of materials used for ceiling cladding allows you to consider several options and make the best choice.

Have suspended ceilings and yours flaws , which you also need to know when choosing one of these options:

• When installing a suspended structure, the ceiling in the room becomes lower. This is especially noticeable in apartments, where it is already a bit cramped in this regard.
• Some types of suspended structures are capable of allowing steam to pass into the space between the finish and the ceiling. In the absence of proper ventilation, condensation can form in this space, creating favorable conditions for the emergence and proliferation of mold colonies, which will be quite difficult to get rid of.
• A suspended ceiling is not able to protect premises from leaks that may occur in emergency situations.
• If you are installing yourself, you will need high accuracy calculations and assembly work.
• Some types of suspended ceilings will cost owners quite a lot.

Types of suspended structures

Suspended ceilings can be made of different materials and their design may differ slightly from each other:

• Slatted ceilings and coverings made of plastic or natural lining.
• Cassette or modular design.
• Solid suspended ceiling.

Suspended ceiling of slatted type and lining

This design consists of panels made in the form of long panels or linings, which can be made of plastic, wood, steel or aluminum. The panels are fixed solidly or with the required clearance onto a metal or wooden frame, fixed to the main ceiling and/or walls.

The frame can be fixed directly to the ceiling or lowered to a certain distance from it. The latter option is often chosen in cases where decorative cladding it is necessary to place communications, or it is planned to install recessed lamps.

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gypsum board

Frame parts installed around the perimeter of the walls are very often at the same time decorative elements, as they give a neat appearance to the joint line.

As mentioned above, slats or lining for ceiling cladding are made of different materials. In addition, they can be connected to each other in different ways. Thus, an absolutely smooth overall surface can form with barely noticeable (and often even not noticeable at all) joint lines. Another option is relief lining with recesses along the entire length, which are sometimes given a different color. And finally, sparse installation of panels is also practiced.

• Plastic panels Most often today they are used for cladding the ceilings of bathrooms, as they have qualities that correspond to the microclimate of this room. They also find their use in corridors or hallways.

Plastic lining has the following characteristics:

— high resistance to moisture;

— resistance to temperature changes;

- light weight of the material, simplifying its installation;

— ease of maintenance of the finish;

— material safety;

— long service life;

— finishing does not require additional coating with decorative materials throughout the entire period of operation;

- affordable price of the material, which allows, if desired, to change the finish without dismantling the frame structure.

Plastic panels are produced different widths and with different surface structures. It can be matte, glossy, embossed or metallized.

This material can be combined in color across the entire surface of the ceiling, or you can highlight a specific area of ​​the room with a certain color. Quite often, with plastic one-color lining, the gaps along the joints are decorated with moldings that have a steel or gold color.

How to install a ceiling from plastic panels yourself

If the choice fell on plastic ceiling, then this work can be considered quite feasible for independent execution. You will need instructions for carrying out installation work, which can be found in the article on our portal.

• Wooden lining. Some owners of apartments and houses, preferring the so-called eco-style, choose wooden lining for finishing their rooms. Moreover They mount it not only on the surface of the walls, but also on the ceiling.

As you know, wood has numerous advantages, the main of which are the environmental friendliness of the material, aesthetic appearance, long service life, and resistance to temperature changes.

The disadvantage of this material is its hygroscopicity, therefore, if you decide to decorate your bathroom with natural lining, you will need reliable protection from moisture. For this purpose, before installation, wooden panels are impregnated with an antiseptic, natural oils, or covered with a special heat-resistant wax. Such substances have moisture-repellent properties and, by creating a film on the surface of the wood, reliably protect it from steam penetration.

A good option would be a wooden board for finishing the bedroom and corridor. In the bedroom, wood, thanks to its natural properties, will create a favorable microclimate and allow the walls to “breathe”. Such a ceiling will be especially appropriate in these rooms if the walls are also lined with natural wood.

• Metal slatted ceilings. The panels for it are made of steel with an anti-corrosion coating or aluminum, with a thickness of 0.4 to 1.0 mm. The width of metal slats can reach up to 300 mm, which significantly speeds up the installation of finishing on the frame. But there are products of other widths, for example 80÷120 mm, so there is a choice - as you like. The length of the panels can vary from 2000 to 6000 mm.

The outer covering is like this metal cladding can be embossed or smooth, solid or perforated. Most often all types metal panels, except for those that have perforation, are used for cladding the bathroom ceiling. Perforated panels are not suitable for both the bathroom and the kitchen, since various fumes will begin to accumulate in the space between the cladding and the ceiling, as a result of which an unpleasant odor will soon appear in the room.

This material is also good for hallway ceilings. Metal material is less commonly used for living rooms. But this is not excluded if styles such as, for example, high-tech are chosen for their design.

The metal finishing option can have a different external coating - glossy, matte, polymer colored coating, mirror or imitating the textured pattern and color of wood.

This material almost fully meets the requirements for finishing used in wet areas:

— It does not absorb moisture at all and even repels it, so it will not become a breeding ground for various bacteria.

— The metal does not emit toxic substances into environment, so the cladding can be called environmentally friendly.

— The material is resistant to temperature changes.

— The cladding is designed for a long service life, since high-quality panels change their original “marketable” appearance.

— The surface is easy to care for; it can be wet cleaned using household chemicals.

The disadvantage of steel panels is that it is necessary to treat the cuts of the slats with an anti-corrosion compound, otherwise corrosion can spread further. Aluminum products have a fairly high cost.

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Modular suspended design

This type of ceiling is a suspended structure made from panels made of different materials. It can be frosted or mirror glass, metal, plastic, gypsum fiber lightweight boards or even moisture-resistant drywall. The fundamental difference is that these panels (tiles) are laid in cells of a suspended metal frame of a special design.

The frame for the modular ceiling differs in that it is open. That is, its profiles are not calculated to be fixed on them panels using one or another fastener, and for laying on top into formed cells. This version of a suspended ceiling is much easier to install and repair, since any panel can always be replaced with a new one.

Frame guides for a modular ceiling are made of electro-galvanized steel or aluminum with a thickness of 0.4÷0.8 mm. The front, that is, surfaces of metal profiles facing the room are covered with a protective and decorative polymer layer of different shades or a metallized painting composition. This makes it possible to choose the colors of the frame and panels - the guides become a neat frame for the decorative slabs.

A classic example of such a design is the popular ceiling systems of the Armstrong company.

This type of design can be used in any of the rooms if it matches it design solution its design.

• Panels made from compressed mineral and cellulose fibers. They are not heavy at all, although the surface is often very similar with plaster finishing. However, the surface texture of such slabs can vary greatly.

Such panels give the ceiling an accentuated neatness. In addition, many of them have perforations or a special surface texture, which gives them the property of very effective sound insulation.

The cost of such panels cannot be called high, and they quite fit into the category widely available metrials.

• Metal panels modular ceilings have the same characteristics as slatted ceilings metal version. Their advantages include a wide selection of shades and ease of installation.

• Mirror panels can be made of water-repellent glass or polished metal. Therefore, such suspended ceiling elements perfectly resist moisture and hot steam.

The reflective surface of a mirrored ceiling visually expands the space of a small bathroom or hallway. In addition, mirror panels reflect light from lighting fixtures located on the walls of the room, significantly increasing their glow.

Mirror ceiling panels are produced in different sizes and colors. They can be perfectly smooth or have various textured patterns on their surface.

• "Glass" modular ceilings. In this option, the role of the panels is performed by acrylic translucent slabs, on which a matte coating is applied. It can be white or colored. The surface of such pseudo-glass panels are often decorated with large or small patterns, which brings special originality to the interior design. If a frosted “glass” ceiling is chosen for installation, lighting is immediately provided under it. When placed correctly, it will not only create brighter lighting for the room, but will also highlight the patterns on the glass.

This version of the ceiling finish does not absorb moisture, is easy to clean and retains its appearance for many years. Similar “glass” ceilings can be installed in the bathroom, hallway, and sometimes even in the living room.

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Due to the fact that matte pseudo-glass The panels are made of acrylic, they are very light in weight, so you can easily and safely install them yourself. Besides, acrylic ceiling absolutely safe to use - even if dropped from a height, the panel will not break or cause serious injury. Smooth “glasses” are easy to clean and are resistant to various household hygiene products, with the exception of those containing abrasive additives.

Spotlights can be easily integrated into cassette suspended ceilings. In addition, manufacturers also provide for the production of special lighting devices (luminous panels or fluorescent lamps), the dimensions of which exactly match the dimensions of the frame cells.

Continuous suspended ceiling cladding

Continuous ceiling sheathing is usually done in cases where it is necessary to level the surface of the main surface. In this case, in the gap between the ceiling and the cladding, it is possible to lay heat-insulating or sound-proofing material.

Solid cladding can be used in any room of an apartment or house. However, if it is installed in a damp room, that is, in a bathroom, toilet or kitchen, then any of the facing materials used will need to be treated with antiseptic and primer compounds.

This design of ceilings implies the presence of a frame that is attached to the ceiling and is most often made of wooden beams or special galvanized metal profiles. Used for cladding glass-magnesite sheets, plywood, chipboard, OSB, but plasterboard has gained the greatest popularity in recent decades.

This type of ceiling cladding almost always requires additional finishing. It will include sealing the seams between the sheets, impregnation with primers, and then painting or wallpapering.

Multi-tier structures can be created from plasterboard on the ceiling, allowing you to place wiring and lighting of any kind inside them. However, installing such a ceiling is not at all Just, and without having some experience, the ability to work not only with drywall, but also with metal profiles, as well as without a properly drawn up project in advance, it is not worth taking on this task at random. Specialists can handle this work efficiently. But if you still decide to try your own capabilities, then it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the technology for performing such installation work. We can provide information support in this matter.

Do you want to try your hand at designing and installing a suspended multi-level plasterboard ceiling?

If yes, then first you need to take a short theoretical course. Well, then, in work, strictly follow the technological instructions. You will find both in a very detailed, literally down to the smallest detail, publication on our portal.

Stretch ceiling

Stretch ceilings are especially suitable for apartments with low rooms. They reduce the height of the room by only 40÷50 mm, thanks to the installation of special profiles on the walls around the perimeter of the room, onto which an elastic or fabric fabric will be stretched.

Stretch ceilings can be fabric or made of PVC film. To determine which of them will seem better, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the features of both options.

Stretch ceilings made of PVC films

This version of suspended ceilings can be divided into several subtypes according to the structure of the created surface:

• Glossy films have a reflective effect and quite pronounced shine.
• Semi-matte ceilings resemble frosted glass in their texture.
• Matte stretch ceilings do not have a reflective effect, and in appearance they are difficult to distinguish from a smoothly plastered surface.

• Mother-of-pearl films create spectacular soft play of colors.
• Canvases that imitate a suede surface have a velvety texture, due to which the lighting of the room is dimmed and evenly distributed throughout the room. This option is perfect for a bedroom or living room.
• Satin coating options tend to reflect the light flux falling on them from a natural light source, that is, a window, as well as from lighting fixtures.

• Ceilings with a 3D image of a starry or cloudy sky are popular.

TO positive qualities PVC films

• The elasticity of the film allows you to create various shapes on ceiling surfaces.
• The material is environmentally friendly, does not emit toxic substances into the air, does not attract or accumulate dust. These qualities allow you to use PVC films for ceiling cladding in children's rooms and bedrooms.
• A wide range of colors and designs allows you to choose the material to suit any design style of the room.
• The width of the canvas can vary from 1200 to 3200 mm, which allows the material to be used for cladding ceilings in modern apartments with standard layouts.
• The canvas ideally hides all defects in the surface of the main ceiling, and its installation is carried out in the shortest possible time.
• The material is resistant to chemicals and elevated temperatures.
• PVC does not absorb odors, so this ceiling can also be installed in a kitchen area.
• The surface of the ceiling is easy to clean, so it is easy to care for.

• The canvas can withstand loads of up to 100 kg/m², so if a leak occurs from the top floor, the water will remain in ceiling material, which able to stretch under its weight. Once the water is removed, the ceiling can be restored.
• The design allows you to hide the necessary communications under the canvas.
• The canvas does not change its appearance during operation.
• More affordable price than fabric stretch ceilings.

However, one cannot fail to mention shortcomings PVC sheets, which include the following points:

• The structure cannot be installed independently due to the need to use special equipment.
• Stretch ceiling made of PVC films It is not advisable to plan installation in rooms where the temperature can drop to +5 degrees or less.
• The film in a stretched state is unstable to mechanical damage and can be easily damaged by a sharp object.
• If you have to connect two sheets with a weld, it remains slightly noticeable on the surface of the ceiling.
• Polyvinyl chloride is not a “breathable” material, which disrupts the natural air exchange in the apartment.
• When heated strongly, the canvas may become deformed, so it is not recommended to build powerful devices into it. lighting.

Stretch fabric ceilings

Not many owners of apartments or houses know that, in addition to polyvinyl chloride stretch ceilings, there are also fabrics. Moreover manufacturers present on the construction market wide enough selection of these materials. This option differs from its PVC “brother” in a number of performance characteristics.

Fabric fabrics are divided into two types according to the structure of their surfaces:

• The textured version has embossed fabric embossing in its structure. The canvas consists of two layers, which form a protruding pattern.

• Satin fabric has polymer base and structural pattern of natural satin fabric. Thanks to its fine-grained structure, the stretched fabric acquires a pearlescent effect, which is enhanced by properly installed lighting.

Fabric stretch fabrics have the following positive qualities :

• High strength characteristics.
• Resistance of the material to low temperatures. Fabric fabrics retain their performance characteristics when the temperature drops even to -40 degrees.
• The material does not deform or crack when the humidity and temperature characteristics of the air change.
• Fabric sheets can be dyed. For this purpose, special acrylic-based paints are used. Repaint the surface of the material without losing it operational possibilities up to five times. In addition to the usual even painting, ceilings of this type can be painted with various patterns, which expands the possibility of their use in different styling rooms.
• Unlike polyvinyl chloride, fabric sheets are breathable, so when used indoors, natural air exchange is not disrupted.
• An undoubted advantage is the aesthetic appeal of the material. The structural structure of the surface of the canvases makes the design of the room richer, adding respectability to it.
• The width of the fabric reaches 5000 mm, which allows it to be used in fairly wide or long rooms without any connecting seams.
• The fireproof qualities of the material are acquired by it thanks to special impregnation.
• Ecological cleanliness of the canvases. Fabric ceilings are made from natural materials that do not contain toxic substances.
• Long service life, which in any case should be more than 10 years.
• Fabric ceilings are installed in a “cold” way, unlike PVC sheets, the installation of which involves the use of special powerful heating equipment. Installation work can easily be carried out alone.

Disadvantages Fabric ceilings can be considered to have the following features:

• The choice of colors and patterns is not so large compared to PVC (at least for now).
• Difficulty in coloring the material.
• The fabric version of suspended ceilings, unlike PVC, is not able to retain water in emergency situations, so this finish will not save the room from a flood. At the same time, the fabrics are able to retain moisture in their structure for up to 48 hours. An exception to this characteristic is the products of the company "Cerutti", which has good moisture resistance.
• Fabric sheets absorb odors well and retain odors in their structure, so using this type of finishing material in the kitchen is not recommended.
• Attracting and retaining dust - this quality reduces the scope of application of fabric ceilings. They are not recommended for use in apartments where people with a predisposition to allergic reactions live. In terms of this quality, the fabric version is inferior to PVC fabrics.
• Reinstallation of dismantled fabric panels is not possible.
• The high price of fabric ceilings, which is explained by the naturalness of the raw materials used for their production.
• The lack of proper elasticity of the material does not allow it to be used for decorating ceilings of irregular or “patterned” shapes.

Finishing ceilings directly on the ceiling surface

Plaster ceiling finishing

This method of leveling and finishing ceilings can be called traditional, since it has always been used in apartments multi-storey buildings- still used today. The emergence of innovative materials for surface preparation and finishing plaster solutions has greatly simplified this task.

Plastering a ceiling is a very complex and labor-intensive process that requires high skills. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be possible to carry it out without experience. On the contrary, you can only seriously damage the surface, so much so that it will be extremely difficult to fix anything.

To level the ceiling, putties and plaster mixtures based on gypsum or cement are used. Gypsum plasters and putties are supplied manufacturers of special additives that extends the hardening of mixtures from 5÷7 to 30÷45 minutes, which allows an experienced plasterer to perform the job efficiently.

The result of properly carried out finishing work, in compliance with all technology requirements, should be a perfectly flat and smooth ceiling. Next, a decorative finish is applied or glued to its surface - this can be whitewash, paint, wallpaper or other similar material.

The difficult task of plastering a ceiling

If, nevertheless, the “itch for independent creativity” is irresistible, and you decide to try your hand at this difficult task, then before you begin, we recommend that you carefully read the article on our portal.

TO "pros" Plastering the ceiling includes the following points:

• The ceiling practically does not change its height.
• Several can be used for finishing various types materials.
• In case of an emergency, a high-quality ceiling covering will retain its evenness and smoothness. The only thing that will need to be done is to dry the ceiling and replace the decorative trim.
• Relatively affordable price for materials and work.

"Cons" There is also a lot of plaster finishing. These include:

• When carrying out plastering work in the room there will be a large number of dirt and dust, so the room will have to be cleared of all pieces of furniture in advance.
• To hide communications in the ceiling surface, you will have to carry out gating before plastering work, while when installing suspended or suspended ceilings, this process will not be required.
• Plastering surfaces is long enough process, since it is necessary to wait for each applied layer to dry. Therefore, apartment renovation will take a longer time.

In addition to leveling materials, special plaster materials are used to finish the ceiling. decorative mixtures, which are applied to the surface after it has been leveled. Without much exaggeration, this process can be called an art, so only professionals can handle it. It should be noted that not every plasterer has the ability to correctly apply this material to walls and ceilings. Therefore, when choosing a master, it would be quite logical to familiarize yourself with his portfolio and look at previous works.

Decorative plaster in an apartment is an exclusive finish

It is difficult to say whether it is worth undertaking to carry out such work on your own. To get an idea of ​​what the varieties look like, what they are like, and how complex the process of applying them is, you should refer to the profile article on our portal.

Wallpapering the ceiling

Despite the fact that many consider finishing ceiling surfaces with wallpaper an unfashionable, long-gone option, it is still successfully used in design art today. Thanks to innovative developments, Russian and foreign manufacturers produce many types of wallpaper that have a real opportunity to transform the ceiling surface literally beyond recognition.

So, today you can find non-woven, vinyl, paper, liquid wallpaper, as well as glass wallpaper and even more exotic options on sale. Some of them are designed for dyeing and are designed to be able to carry out this process several times.

Wallpaper can be divided according to the type of pattern - it can be applied in the correct order with a certain step or have a chaotic arrangement. To simplify the task of pasting the ceiling, the best option would be wallpaper in which you don’t have to select a pattern, since this will be quite difficult to do.

How not to get confused in the variety of wallpapers?

The range of these finishing materials in our time - extremely wide. And it can be difficult for an inexperienced consumer, who primarily focuses only on the decorative qualities of the canvases, to choose the truly desired option. A special publication on our portal should help the reader with this question.

So, if the ceiling surface quite flat, then you can cover it with one of the types of wallpaper. This type of finishing is relatively inexpensive and can easily be done independently. Taking into account the future, you can choose wallpaper for painting, that is, when changing the design of the room in the future, the canvases can be repainted in a different color.

Wallpaper to be painted can have a pronounced relief pattern, and if carefully pasted, the joints between the canvases will be almost invisible.

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TO merits Ceiling decoration with wallpaper includes the following:

• A wide range of wallpaper choices, both in terms of material used and decorative design.
• Quite affordable price compared to many other types of ceiling finishes.
• The work on pasting is carried out in one or two days, that is, there will not be a large delay in the timing of the repair.
• Wallpaper can be applied in any style direction chosen to decorate the room.
• Among existing types Based on the material of manufacture, you can choose environmentally friendly options for canvases, these include paper, non-woven, liquid or glass wallpaper.
• Non-woven wallpaper with a relief pattern and big enough thickness, perfectly mask small flaws on the ceiling surface.
• Wallpaper on the ceiling gives the room a special coziness and comfort.

TO negative points , associated with the decoration of the ceiling with wallpaper, include the following:

• Some types of wallpaper are not resistant to ultraviolet radiation, that is, they tend to fade. True, direct sunlight can reach the ceiling, but still.
• Wallpaper is not suitable for finishing ceiling surfaces in rooms with high humidity, as it will begin to peel and bubble over time.
• Such finishing, as a rule, is not very durable. True, it is always easy to change it.
• Wallpaper of almost all types can attract dust and absorb odors.

Expanded polystyrene boards

But this option, if we’re not lying, can really be classified as “yesterday’s materials.” Nevertheless, the high affordability of this department still keeps it among the very popular, so let’s focus on it.

Expanded polystyrene facings ceiling tiles produced by stamping or extrusion. They can be very thin or have a thickness of up to 12÷14 mm, if we consider this parameter together with the height of the relief pattern located on the surface.

Extrusive material is of higher quality and therefore has a higher cost. If the pores of polystyrene foam are clearly visible on the surface of stamped tiles, then products made by extrusion are absolutely smooth and more durable.

To choose a high-quality finishing material, when purchasing it, it is worth making a thorough visual inspection of the products. They must have even right angles, which will be the key to their quick and high-quality installation on the surface.

It is worth carrying out one more experiment to control the quality of the material. To check the selected tile option, you need to take it by its corner and lift it slightly up and down. The product must not break or crumble. Of course, this material has low fracture strength, but the tile must still withstand the load from such an experiment.

Today in specialized construction stores you can find various options for polystyrene foam tiles according to surface characteristics:

• Smooth or embossed, and the relief can have different depths.
• The color options for tiles are varied - it is white or a single color, or several shades that smoothly transition into one another.

• The slabs can be square or rectangular in shape. Square products are most often produced in sizes 400×400, 500×500 and 600×600 mm. Rectangular slabs can have dimensions of 600×300, 700×300, 700×400 mm.

The surface lined with polystyrene foam tiles is framed with special skirting boards made of the same material, which are also produced with different relief patterns or in a smooth version. In addition, to decorate corners or the area where lighting fixtures are located, special corners and rosettes are used that imitate stucco elements.

This material, like all others, has not only a number of advantages, but also its very significant disadvantages.

TO merits can be attributed following features material:

• The very light weight of the products and fairly compact dimensions make it easy to glue them to the ceiling, and carrying out this process yourself will not be difficult. The only thing that is recommended to do to simplify the installation process is to accurately mark the ceiling, starting from its middle or from the lighting fixture, which is located with one offset or another to one side or the other from the center of the ceiling surface.

• Affordable price for products, which allows even families with low incomes to purchase such finishing.
• The ability to create a neat and initially quite aesthetic ceiling design in a short time - installation of products can be done in one day.

Flaws finishing the ceiling with polystyrene boards is very significant, and this should definitely be kept in mind.

• Expanded polystyrene cannot be called environmentally friendly pure material. In addition, when heated and especially when burned, it releases extremely dangerous volatile compounds into the environment that can cause toxic damage to the respiratory system and central nervous system. nervous system. It is for this reason that in many countries polystyrene foam is strictly prohibited for use as finishing and insulation in residential and public buildings, and in vehicles.
• The slabs are flammable, and when exposed to open fire, the material begins to melt and spread. Along with the fluid mass, fire and toxic smoke spread, the dangers of which have already been mentioned.
• Quite difficult care of the ceiling covering, as this must be done very carefully to avoid damage to the cladding surface.
• Tiles located around lighting fixtures may turn yellow over time; it will not be possible to get rid of such manifestations. However, yellowing may begin in other areas of the ceiling - polystyrene foam is not very resistant to external influences and is durable.
• When temperature changes occur, the tiles may peel off from the surface.
• The material has a porous structure, so it absorbs various odors, greasy fumes, and nicotine tar well. It is not possible to remove these substances from polystyrene foam. In addition, the slabs attract dust, and if they have a deep relief, then it gets stuck in it. If the dust is dry, then it can be removed with a vacuum cleaner, but if it is oily, then it is unlikely that you will be able to get rid of it. Therefore, this material is not recommended for finishing kitchen and bathroom ceilings.

In a word, except affordable price and ease of installation, this finish cannot boast of anything else. It’s hard to recommend recommending it for use.

So, we have finished reviewing the main types of ceiling finishes available for apartment premises. To summarize, we can once again emphasize that when choosing a material, it is necessary to take into account several factors that will directly affect the optimal solution:

• Financial opportunities. The most affordable finishing option is to cover the surface with wallpaper or polystyrene foam boards. But it’s still very rare for something cheap to become high-quality and durable.
• Evenness of the ceiling. If the ceiling is uneven and requires major repairs, then plastering with further application of a decorative layer is suitable for finishing it. An excellent solution would be a suspended or suspended ceiling. These options can level any surface.
• Ceiling height. If the ceiling is low and, moreover, uneven, then putting it in order is only possible by plastering. Then the surface can be painted or pasted over with one of the selected materials.
• If the ceiling is high, then the most optimal There will be one of the suspended ceiling options.

Now, knowing about the basic technologies that are used in our time for finishing ceilings, you can weigh their advantages and disadvantages, evaluate the quality of the ceiling surfaces of the apartment, as well as your financial capabilities. After this, it makes sense to work on the project (even in the simplest form), make calculations, and then go to a specialized store to buy everything you need.

At the end of the publication, we suggest watching a video with an overview of possible ceiling options for an apartment.

Video: Recommendations for choosing a ceiling for rooms in an apartment

The hemmed ceiling is more popular today than in Soviet times - the bleached one. Today, when answering the question of what can be used to cover the ceiling, you don’t have to suffer, since there is a wide variety of finishing materials on the construction markets.

In this article we will review the most popular materials, so that you will know exactly what is best to cover the ceiling in your own house or apartment.
Regarding installation technology, you need to look for answers in other reviews; here we give only the characteristics of the materials, advantages and justification for the choice.

General information about sheathed ceilings

The technology for their installation is not the pinnacle of development by modern engineers. I mean, it's not even tensile structures, which are problematic to do with your own hands.

You don’t need any special tools or equipment or high professional knowledge. And you don’t even need skills in working with building materials - most of them are all cut with a knife or easily sawed, have a small specific gravity, are simply marked, and are attached through (or along the edges provided for this) with ordinary self-tapping screws, or with specially designed hardware.

There are many videos on the technology of installing different ceiling coverings on our website - after choosing the material, you can familiarize yourself with the procedure of work, “without leaving the checkout.” It will also tell you how the wiring and communications are laid inside - this is one of the common advantages of suspended or sheathed ceilings.

Another common advantage is that there is no need to thoroughly prepare the main surface for installation. Rough finish yes, the frame will hold up normally - all surface irregularities and defects will be hidden behind the cladding.

Materials

Let's start with the market leaders.

Drywall is dominant

The most common material for cladding ceilings and walls today is plasterboard. It is suitable for ceiling and wall mounting. It is actively used in private construction and in the renovation of public buildings. It can be found both in a huge, rich mansion and in a country house - the material is incredibly versatile.

Pros of plasterboard ceilings:

• Easy to install;
• Inexpensive;
• Does not require maintenance;
• Can serve for a very long time, if there is no constant contact with moisture, since the surface is easily repaired;
• Installation of such structures is very simple;
• An additional advantage is that, under the skillful influence of steam or when moistened, it takes bent shapes, which is very convenient when installing curved structures.

This same property of drywall is also considered a disadvantage: in case of excess humidity or under the influence of intense moisture vapor (for example, in the kitchen above gas stove) GCR loses its strength and deforms, until it completely crumbles. This means that the kitchen and bathroom are no longer needed due to the technical characteristics of the material.

Advice! If you still have a liking for gypsum plasterboard, then there are also moisture-resistant options that are labeled gypsum board. They have a green cardboard shell and can be installed in rooms with high humidity. At the same time, its cost will be slightly higher than that of a simple one, but the difference is not critical - for a sheet you will overpay, on average, about 50 rubles, and the price, in general, is 300.

GCR is a fairly heavy material (1 sheet of 3 m2 weighs about 25 kilograms) compared to other competitors, so you need to use a metal profile made of galvanized steel for frames.

• The metal frame is assembled quite quickly, and has all the necessary accessories for this, which are purchased separately.
• Sometimes you can see drywall being installed on wooden slats or beams. This option does exist, but it is not without certain disadvantages. Wood is a slightly more “living” material than metal; it periodically expands and contracts due to differences in temperature and humidity.
  Therefore, such situational deformations negatively affect weak gypsum board fastenings, reducing the service life of the structure.
• As a result, cracks may appear. It is also worth noting the non-ideal geometry of the slats, in contrast to the rolled profile.
• Multi-level plasterboard ceilings with curved inserts - the standard modern design in the house!

PVC panels

This is also not a very expensive material that meets the standard requirements for false ceilings. They don’t look so attractive, and, as they say, the renovation smacks of cheapness, but with a skillful combination of materials, it can sparkle in a special way. The material is great for lining baths and kitchens, and here's why.

Among the advantages:

• Easy to assemble structure;
• Lowest specific weight of the structure;
• Easy to care for;
• The material does not allow moisture to pass through;
• Durability and complete resistance to fungi and mold;
• Wide range of textures and color shades.

Plastic products can be divided into panels and lining. The first ones have a large width and are not painted in bulk, but only on the front side.

The plastic lining, like its wooden counterpart, is about 10 cm wide, but it is uniform in color, more durable and resistant to temperature changes, which is why it can be used not only indoors, but also outdoors.

Advice! It is advisable not to use rough materials when washing ceilings made of PVC panels, since the surface is not scratch-resistant. Do not use abrasive detergents; the surface can be easily wiped off even with plain soapy water. You can use kitchen detergents.

To the ceiling, PVC panels and lamellas are hemmed onto profiles, also made of PVC, or onto a very ordinary wooden strip, which is what you see most often. In conditions of high humidity, instead of wood, you can purchase metal profiles, as for drywall.

You need to be careful during installation, as the material is fragile.

If PVC is not properly maintained, the lifespan of your ceiling will be short. With normal installation and proper care, the original appearance of the material is guaranteed to be preserved for more than 15 years.

Metal slats

One of the types of hemming surfaces is. “Metal-look” or real metal slats are also a popular type of cladding fashionable ceiling in the house.

Advantages:

• The material does not need additional processing, and the base surface is in preliminary preparation.
• There are no flammable polymers in the cladding, fire safety is absolute. Spraying to give color to the lamellas (slats) can be ignored; it is no more than a few micrometers thick.
• All such metal structures weigh practically nothing, they can be mounted on any ceilings.

There is a big disadvantage - there is no sound insulation, like all metal coatings. Therefore, installation must be carried out immediately with a soundproofing layer.

Advice! Metal slats can be mounted on the ceiling in different directions, and even select individual elements with different colors. It turns out very stylish, and most importantly – original!

Metal slats are quite easy to clean, but you need to be careful in their care, as scratches from abrasives and even rough materials easily remain on the surface. This is what the instructions say, read carefully.

MDF panels and boards

Wood fiber is also an excellent material for fulfilling your cherished dream of covering the ceiling in a house or apartment.

Advantages:

• It holds sound and heat well for a thin material (of course, everything is relative);
• Certain types (moisture-resistant, impregnated) can be used for rooms with high humidity - although the idea is questionable, and it is better to make do with more suitable products;
• Lamination allows long-term use and easy cleaning;
• Easy assembly;
• Low own weight, allowing the installation of lightweight frames.

Disadvantage: most commercially available MDF ceiling tiles do not withstand moisture in any way, are easily flammable, and are not an environmentally friendly material. They also have an easily damaged front side.

Tree

All materials – material allocated to a separate group. This also includes lining, including “Euro” types of cladding.

It is enough to look at numerous photos of ceilings covered with wood to understand the charm, comfort and beauty of the finish. Wood has a huge number of benefits, including durability.

But the main thing is absolute naturalness and the property characteristic exclusively of wood to create a favorable microclimate in the room.

Characteristics:

1. Wood retains heat better than artificial counterparts.
2. The material is “breathable”, as they say. That is, it allows air to pass through normally and promotes ventilation of the above-ceiling space.

The disadvantages include the following:

• The properties of the cladding will depend entirely on the type of wood chosen;
• It follows that you will have to pay a decent price for quality;
• For the most part, wood is afraid of moisture, which requires you to regularly treat its surface with protective compounds.
• The material is flammable and we require special precautions when installing electrical wiring.
• Insects can settle in the wood, which will quickly render the cladding unusable.

Advice! The last two shortcomings are also eliminated through chemical treatment.

Here are brief answers to the problem of how to cover the ceiling in a house. The installation technology and characteristics of each design must be looked at depending on the selected material.

All ceiling finishing options can be divided into 3 groups:
Budget. These include: whitewashing, painting, wallpaper and ceiling tiles. Due to the availability of materials and ease of work, there is no need to attract specialists, and, accordingly, the financial costs of repairs are reduced.
Practical and durable. Despite the more significant cost and complexity of installation work, they are distinguished by high aesthetics, ease of maintenance and long service life. This category includes: decorative plaster, suspended and suspended ceilings, wood and cork.
Elite. These include: mirrored or coffered ceilings, Venetian plaster, sgraffito.
So.

Ceiling finishing options

Let's consider all the current ceiling design options, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Painting / Whitewashing

The traditional and, perhaps, one of the most common in the recent past, method of finishing the ceiling is whitewashing, in Lately is increasingly giving way to coloring.
Both options are ideal for rooms with low ceilings. The use of light shades allows you to visually increase the height of the walls and refresh the entire room.

The process of painting (whitewashing) a ceiling is quite simple, however, it requires a perfectly flat, carefully prepared surface.

There are two main components for preparing the whitewash mixture. This is lime and chalk. Regardless of the choice, they are combined with water to the desired consistency.
The main disadvantage of whitewashing the ceiling is that it crumbles, creating the need for regular wet cleaning of the room and annual renewal of the coating itself, which is also very unstable to any influences.

Ceiling paints differ primarily in composition. Depending on the purpose of the room, they can be:

• water-based;
• acrylic;
• silicone;
• latex;
• silicate.

In turn, depending on the desired decorative effect, coloring mixtures are divided into matte, glossy and semi-gloss. The colors and shades you choose directly depend on the interior as a whole.

The process of applying whitewash or paint to the ceiling does not involve fundamental differences. The main working tool can be a brush, roller or spray gun. Paint, like whitewash, is best applied in several layers, waiting each time completely dry previous one.

The only disadvantages of painting ceilings are the need to carefully remove previous coatings and the need for periodic renewal.

To the advantages:

• Possibility of application to any surface;
• wide selection of colors and shades;
• affordability.

Fans of non-standard solutions when painting the ceiling can afford artistic painting. To do this, depending on the complexity of the drawing, you will need to invite a professional or simply use a suitable stencil.

In addition to the usual plaster used to level surfaces, there is its decorative analogue, which is a textured finishing coating. This product allows you to give the surface a beautiful relief that hides minor defects and allows you to bring original design ideas to life.
Combining different application methods also allows you to achieve interesting results.

Finishing the ceiling with decorative plaster has a number of advantages:

• masking surface defects;
• Can be applied to any building materials (concrete, brick, wood, drywall);
• color variety;
• resistance to mechanical stress;
• significant service life;
• environmental Safety.

The disadvantage is the complexity of application and, accordingly, the need to attract specialists.

Depending on the desired result, there are two types of decorative plaster for the ceiling:
Textured. It is a completely ready-to-use mixture. The desired appearance and surface relief is achieved thanks to the presence of appropriate components (marble, granite or quartz chips). There are several subtypes of this plaster, differing in the size of the decorative filler granules.
Structural. It is a plastic mass white. It differs in that to create a relief pattern during the application process it is necessary to use special tools. The desired shade is achieved by adding a tinting solution or subsequent painting.

Sgraffito

When considering ways to decorate a ceiling with decorative plaster, one cannot ignore such an option as sgraffito. This is a special technology of multi-layer application and subsequent fragmentary removal of particles upper layers in accordance with the artistic design.
As a result, a real work of art appears on the ceiling.

The peculiarity of this technique is that to create a multi-layer pattern, the working surface is alternately covered with plaster mixtures different colors. After final drying, a pattern is applied to the outer layer. Then, using special tools, part of the coating is removed until the desired color appears. Next, work is carried out with the next layer, etc.
After completing the artistic process, the surface is covered with special wax.

As a rule, sgraffito is not used as the main finishing for large areas of single-level ceilings. This option is more suitable for multi-level structures or used fragmentarily, to highlight individual areas (near the chandelier, in corner areas, along the perimeter). This technique works great when decorating one wall while capturing part of the ceiling.
The main disadvantage of this decoration method is the high cost and labor-intensive application process, which requires the highest level of skill.

Ceilings reminiscent of polished marble, exquisitely shining with rays of light penetrating them - this is the result painstaking work masters with Venetian plaster. In its modern version, it is a mixture of dyes with lime, silicone, acrylic or epoxy resin.

The advantages of such a coating are obvious:

• aesthetics;
• durability;
• resistance to fungal infections;
• hypoallergenic.

Flaws:

• difficulty of application;
• high cost of work and raw materials.

When choosing Venetian plaster, it is important to consider that it is only suitable for.

Wide choice Wallpaper with a variety of textures and materials makes them very popular when decorating many surfaces, including ceilings. On sale you can find options for every taste and income, suitable for.

This versatility is explained by the many types of wallpaper:

• paper;
• vinyl;
• non-woven;
• glass wallpaper;
• liquid wallpaper.

The names in this case are determined by the main components, which also provide the characteristics of the coating.

• variety of textures and colors;
• affordability;
• Possibility of gluing/application by hand.

Some types of wallpaper are suitable for subsequent painting.

The disadvantages of such coatings boil down to fragility, instability to moisture and ultraviolet radiation.

Liquid wallpaper differs not only in its structure, which is a dry mixture of paper and decorative components, but also in the method of application.

To start using this wallpaper, mix it with water according to the instructions. Then the resulting mixture is applied to the ceiling, carefully spreading it using a spatula and trowel. The work is simple and can be done without the involvement of specialists.
The final result in appearance is more reminiscent of decorative plaster, only soft and delicate.
An additional advantage of this coating is the ease of restoration of damaged areas. It is enough to moisten the damaged fragment with water, remove it and reapply it.

One of the simplest and fastest ways to finish a ceiling is rightfully considered to be gluing with polystyrene foam tiles. They can be the most different sizes, perfectly smooth or with a relief pattern, snow-white or colored.

In addition to the variety of shapes and shades, ceiling tiles have the following positive characteristics:

• water resistance;
• affordability;
• ease of installation and dismantling.

The disadvantages include:

• low strength;
• fire hazard;
• expanded polystyrene quickly degrades when exposed to direct sunlight.

Dropped ceilings

A special type of finishing that does not require preliminary preparation of the surface, which perfectly hides all defects, and at the same time, communications, is called a suspended ceiling.

There are many options for suspended ceilings. These can be designs from:

• drywall;
• slats;
• cassettes;
• gratings;
• laminate;
• PVC films.

All suspended ceiling coverings have a number of common advantages:

• practicality and aesthetics;
• the ability to hide wires and communications;
• durability.

They are not without their disadvantages:

• complexity and significant cost of installation;
• reducing the height of the room.

Drywall

With the advent of drywall, designers have a unique opportunity to bring to life the most daring and extraordinary projects. This material allows you to create straight lines and smooth curves on the ceiling, geometric shapes and unusual figured details. With its help, both simple, smooth surfaces and exquisite multi-level structures are created.

Drywall, as a construction and finishing material, consists of two cardboard sheets connected by gypsum filler. To create suspended structures, sheets of the desired shape and size are mounted on metal profiles fixed to the surface. Absolutely any finishing method can be used to decorate the resulting coating.

The disadvantages of drywall are: instability to moisture and significant weight of the structure.

Rack (panel) ceiling

A more budget-friendly, but no less popular option for suspended ceilings are slatted structures. They consist of a fixing frame system and cladding panels made of plastic, aluminum or steel.

There are two types of slatted ceilings:
Open type RP– in it the main panels are located with a small gap, into which, to increase aesthetics, decorative inserts are placed. The colors of the parts can be either the same or contrasting, depending on the preferences of the owner.
RP closed type – consists of alternating slats, tightly fitted to each other.
Regardless of the material, the surface of slatted ceilings can be solid or perforated.

The general advantages of such coatings are:

• moisture resistance;
• practicality;
• durability;
• the ability to create curved surfaces;
• ease of installation.

Flaws:

• susceptibility to deformation;
• difficulty of dismantling.

In the case of choosing steel elements, significant weight and susceptibility to corrosion are added to the list; at the same time, absolute fire safety is added to the positive characteristics.

Cassette system

Cassette ceilings have long been the prerogative of offices and commercial premises, however, recently they can increasingly be found in home interiors.

Square plates (cassettes) made from a variety of materials are used as a decorative component of such ceilings:

• metal (steel, aluminum);
• glass (acrylic, silicate);
• gypsum;
• mineral fiber;
• tree.

Their surface can be matte, glossy, mirror, or metallized.
In terms of design, cassettes can be either solid or perforated.
Behind glass panels Lighting fixtures are often installed to fill the room with soft, diffused light.
For opaque surfaces, small built-in lighting options or lamps of appropriate sizes are provided, installed instead of cassettes.

According to the installation method, cassette ceilings are divided into two categories: open and closed. In the first case, the holding frames remain visible, in the second they are hidden behind the trim.

Advantages:

• versatility;
• possibility of fragmentary replacement of damaged elements;
• access to communications;
• ease of arrangement of additional ventilation;
• environmental friendliness.

Most types of cassette ceilings are also characterized by high moisture resistance.

The disadvantage of cassette designs is the impossibility of obtaining a uniform coating; a grid of squares will be visible in any design.

Lattice ceilings (Griglyato)

An original Italian invention, ceilings resembling a cellular lattice are also rapidly moving from offices and shopping centers to residential interiors. Such designs are a profile lattice decorated with cells rectangular shape.
The materials used for manufacturing are usually aluminum or steel. Due to their lightness, environmental friendliness and non-standard nature, such coatings allow the implementation of exclusive design projects.

There are several models of lattice ceilings:
Standard. It has identical square cells of a U-shaped profile;
Multi-level. It is equipped with profiles of different heights, allowing you to achieve the effect of changing levels;
Pyramidal. It differs in the shape of the cells having a Y-shaped profile;
Blinds. In appearance they resemble the design of the same name;
Non-standard. At the same time it includes cells of different sizes.

Advantages of Grilyato ceilings:

• light weight;
• environmental friendliness;
• Fire safety;
• visual effects;
• ease of dismantling;
• durability;
• many lighting options.

The disadvantage is the need to prepare a base that can be viewed through the grating.

Laminate finishing

Many people associate laminate with flooring, however, this finishing material can increasingly be seen on the ceiling. Imitating natural wood covering, it gives the room a special coziness, while simultaneously performing the functions of heat and sound insulation.

The advantages of this finishing option include all the relevant characteristics of suspended ceilings, plus:

• variety of layouts and colors;
• strength, resistance to mechanical stress;
• environmental friendliness;
• aesthetics.

The disadvantage is the destructive effects of moisture.

Stretch (PVC) ceilings

This method of finishing allows you to transform the room beyond recognition, forming a spectacular seamless coating.

Advantages of suspended ceilings:

• variety of colors and configurations;
• moisture resistance;
• practicality.

Disadvantages include:

• instability to mechanical stress;
• significant cost of coating and installation.

Mirror ceilings

A mirrored ceiling is always interesting and unusual. Visually expanding the room, allowing you to play with light, it becomes a real highlight of the interior.

There are several options for creating mirrored ceilings:
Tiled. Consists of glass mirror fragments of a certain shape. Has the best reflective effect.
Rack and pinion. Represents panel construction made of plastic elements with appropriate coating or aluminum slats with a reflective layer;
Tensioner. Using PVC film with a glossy surface, a mirror coating effect is created.
Polystyrene. It is made in the form of large reflective plates, which involve gluing onto a carefully leveled surface.

Positive characteristics:

• versatility;
• visual increase in space;
• lighting effects;
• functionality;
• possibility of combining materials;
• moisture resistance.

Flaws:

• difficulty of sanitization;
• significant weight of glass panels.

Coffered ceilings

An aristocratic classic that has stood the test of time and has not lost its popularity is coffered ceilings. They give the room a special atmosphere of majestic luxury.
Coffered ceilings They are a decorated beam structure with recesses of a certain shape (caissons).
The material for creating such ceilings has traditionally been natural wood. However, due to the high labor intensity and significant cost of production and installation of all necessary elements, many prefer to use alternative options:

• polyurethane;
• drywall.

Advantages of coffered ceilings:

• aesthetics, premium look;
• durability;
• improvement acoustic characteristics premises.

The disadvantages include:

• significant reduction in room height;
• relatively high cost;
• complexity of installation.

A very unusual and effective way to decorate the ceiling is to decorate it with textiles. In the simplest interpretation, this is pasting the surface with any fabric material. The application process is practically no different from working with wallpaper.

The next option is a suspended ceiling made of textile material. Compared to film, this coating is environmentally friendly, it does not interfere with air circulation and easily tolerates temperature fluctuations. Disadvantages include the complexity of cleaning measures, higher cost and the inability to use in rooms with high humidity levels.

And finally, for luxury-elite and themed interiors a drapery effect is applied, turning any space into a real art object.
There are several ways to capture such masterpieces:
Reiki. They are located around the perimeter and inside the selected area;
Frame system. Used for organizing complex compositions: cascades, puffs, tents;
Cornices. Attached along the edges of the drapery.

The textile design of the ceiling is directly dependent on the walls. They should harmoniously complement each other without causing dissonance of perception.

Wooden ceilings

Wooden ceilings are in steady demand today. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that, in any design, they give the interior a special flavor and home comfort, successfully fitting into many design projects.

Advantages of wooden ceilings:

• aesthetics and decorativeness;
• environmental friendliness;
• versatility;
• soundproofing;
• thermal insulation.

Flaws:

• fire hazard;
• exposure to moisture;
• soundproofing;
• moisture resistance;
• Fire safety;
• durability;
• practicality;
• decorativeness.

There are practically no disadvantages to such a ceiling, if you do not take into account the rather high cost.

Bamboo ceiling

Fans of eco-design will certainly appreciate bamboo ceilings. They are decorated using three types of finishing materials:
bamboo slabs– made in the form of squares, with a side size of 60 cm;
bamboo panels– can have parameters: 120x240 cm and 100x190 cm.
bamboo fabric– this is a roll version, which is special kind wallpaper that differs in length and width.

Bamboo stems are used as decorative finishing for such ceilings.

Advantages of bamboo finishing:

• naturalness and environmental friendliness;
• exclusivity;
• practicality;
• significant service life.

Considering that in the manufacture of these materials it is widely used handmade, their cost is quite high, which is their main disadvantage.