Today's ceilings are surprisingly diverse. Some are able to make the room lighter and more spacious, others effectively emphasize its best sides, and others are masterpieces of design. Particularly original and functional are the suspension type constructions. Next, we will tell you what types of suspended ceilings exist and are used in modern homes.
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Drywall - fantasize with the shape of the ceiling
Using drywall, you can realize any idea, even the most daring. Straight and wavy lines, smooth bends of surfaces, curly details of the decor - all this is within the power of the master working with drywall. Each element is made individually, taking into account the characteristics of a particular room. At the request of the customer, the ceiling can be multi-level, as well as with niches or protrusions inside. Decorative elements and lighting adorn it wonderfully.
Two sheets of thick cardboard and plaster "filling" inside - such a simple composition of this material. To make the construction durable, drywall is mounted on profiles made of metal. The master will have to tinker with such a ceiling, but the result is impressive. To enhance the effect, recessed fixtures. It can be ordinary incandescent bulbs, as well as LED, energy-saving or halogen lights.
For the decoration of a bedroom or living room, standard gypsum board sheets - GCR, are quite suitable. If we want to make a similar ceiling in the bathroom, laundry room or in the pool, then we need to take a moisture-proof drywall. These are the brands GKVL (ordinary waterproof sheet) and GVLV (waterproof superlist). When decorating a fire-hazardous room, we take the GKLO brand, and we use GKLVO sheets when it is necessary to protect ourselves from fire and water.
Installation work will bring a lot of noise and dirt. If it is performed by hired craftsmen, then the owner is better at this moment to leave the apartment. You cannot mount such a ceiling alone - a sheet of 15 kg can only be lifted together. Yes, and the joints of the sheets can not always be carefully patched up - and this is fraught with the appearance of cracks. It is better to contact professionals immediately.
- See more details: What are the types of plasterboard suspended ceilings.
Tiled suspended ceilings - inexpensive and strict
This type of ceiling is not as comfortable as the previous one. It is more concise and straightforward, so it is often used to design offices, warehouses and other non-residential premises. The most inexpensive version of the tiled ceiling is the popular Armstrong suspended system, which has an open profile. In this case, the frame is a design element, therefore, does not require masking. Standard plates are fixed to this frame.
A slab of mineral fiber with a thickness of 2 cm is either a square with a side of 60 cm, or a rectangle with a width of 60 cm and a length of 120 cm. Their surface can be smooth, cellular or have perforation. The frame, mounted on the ceiling with steel knitting needles and a self-clamping plate, consists of profiles and guides. The latter are available in lengths of 60, 120 and 370 cm. T-shaped profiles have a width of 1.5 or 2.4 cm.
Low price, functionality, highest speed and low cost of installation work - all this attracts the buyer. The finished ceiling is very easy to get to the communications. There are many options for stoves, including waterproof ones. If desired, you can order a ceiling not of a standard white color, but of other shades. However, the minus of the tiled system is present - fragility. Mineral fiber board breaks easily when dropped or hit. You can’t put much pressure on such a ceiling.However, the cheapness and interchangeability of the plates minimize this drawback.
- See the material: Armstrong Ceiling - Specifications and Properties.
Cassette type ceilings - stylish interior, high reliability
When considering the types of suspended ceilings, do not ignore the cassette suspended system. It is very durable, lasts extremely long and looks great. In this case, the ceiling, like the designer, is assembled from separate cassettes (the so-called modular elements). They are made of aluminum or zinc-coated steel. Finishing their surface can be varied (mirror, matte, with a polymer coating, metallized). Designer - just expanse.
Cassette modules are squares with a side of 60 cm (sometimes they are made half as much or half). They are mounted on the frame in two ways that determine the type of structure:
- The design of the hidden type involves the complete closure of the frame with superimposed cassettes. It is easy and quick to assemble it, and then, if necessary, it is just as easy and partially disassembled, reaching internal communications.
- The open type design provides for the visibility of the supporting frame. It is used much less frequently.
As you can see, this type of ceiling has a lot of advantages. And they are reliable, and durable, and serve for a long time, and are mounted “at one time”. And to look after them is not particularly necessary. If any cassette module has deteriorated, then you can change it yourself, and without difficulty. And these ceilings are resistant to water and fire, as well as perfectly combined with other types of structures. That's just the price of such pleasure can not be called budgetary or democratic.
Slatted ceilings - avant-garde and stylish
For the manufacture of such suspended structures, long slats are used, so the finished ceiling looks like a clapboard lined surface. Such ceilings look good in large rooms - at the metro station, at the airport, in the station building or in a large shopping center. Reiki can be made of metal (usually aluminum) or polyvinyl chloride.
Aluminum rack constructions
Standard rails of three-meter or four-meter length are made at the factory. Longer products (from 6 m) can be ordered individually. Width can vary from 5 to 20 cm. Coating and design are diverse. Gold, copper, chrome - for every taste is available. You can also select any color from the RAL table. The surface of the rails is continuous, mesh, embossed, perforated. Consider the three main types of design of such ceilings:
#1. The Italian style is mesh-type slats made of aluminum or galvanized steel. They can have a perforation with a diameter of 1.5 mm. The height of the rails is quite large, the shape of the edges is rounded. The design is solid. The hidden or open type of fastening of rails is used. In the latter case, decorating elements are placed at the joints.
#2. German style - strictly rectangular slats with perforation (1.5 mm in diameter) or without it. For flush mounting, the ceiling is smooth and fairly flat. With open mounting, you can insert decor elements into the joints.
#3. Design style is an unbridled revelry of the author’s imagination. These designs are made individually, for a specific room. Panels in the form of letters "V", "S" or "P" help to create a ceiling with a figured relief. And if you play with the texture and colors, then a miracle will turn out.
The rails are mounted on special guides - combs (aluminum or steel). The latch-tongue on the comb firmly fixes the rail. And to the supporting structure itself, the ceiling is fixed with a spring-type suspension. U-shaped (RPP-18) and corner (PL) profiles are also used. They are mounted around the perimeter.
A ceiling of this type does not corrode, it serves for a long time and passes air well. It is perfect for business style rooms and is very durable.And aluminum panels are very lightweight, so they do not require a reinforced frame.
PVC ceilings
The narrower slats (from 10 to 12.5 cm) are called lining, and the wider (from 15 to 50 cm) are called panels. The standard length is 3 m. These Reiki can have any color or pattern. For example, it can be an imitation of wood, marble, fabric. The surface is matte or glossy (varnished). Expensive design options are mirrored, wavy or perforated panels.
Plastic is good because it is one of the lightest materials. Therefore, it is easy to mount. It is only necessary to fix the profile to the ceiling base, to which the PVC battens are attached. If you need to repair or replace communications, then these rails can be removed, then installed in place. Also a plus of this ceiling is water resistance. It is inexpensive, but it looks pretty nice. Such a ceiling is good in the bathroom, hallway or kitchen.
Stretch ceiling
Of all the varieties of suspended ceilings, this one is perhaps the most popular. They can be made of thin PVC film or fabric cloth, cut out extremely precisely to the size of the room and tightly stretched to the frame. If the material is matte, then the ceiling resembles a classic painted or whitewashed. Satin creates the effect of a glare and iridescent surface, and the varnish ceiling allows you to see the reflection of the room, increasing the space. Metallic fabric looks futuristic, and suede - mysteriously.
PVC sheets have a standard width of 1.5 m, so they are carefully welded for large rooms. The fabric does not require connection, as it has a width of up to 5 m. When installing, they think over the future lighting. To create the effect of flickering stars, you can build a light generator with a fiber optic cable.
Tensile structures deserve consumer love. After all, they are very beautiful, and you can make them completely to your liking. Various shades, patterns, textures, photo printing - all this creates a wide selection. Installation of such a ceiling is quick and smooth, and they require almost no maintenance. And everyone likes the legendary water resistance of PVC paintings. That's just the price of these products is still a bit high, unfortunately.
We frame the suspended ceiling in a frame made of drywall
Describing the types of suspended ceilings and the materials used to carry them out, it is worth stopping at this design. In this case, a plasterboard box is mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling, inside of which an insert is made of a stretched film or fabric. The dimensions of the box can be any - it depends on the characteristics of the particular room and the tasks. If you need, for example, to visually raise the ceiling, focusing on a stretched canvas, we make the sides of the box thin.
You can make a hole in the box not rectangular, but round or oval. In this case, the starry sky ceiling will be good. It is optimal to use the box with a room height of up to 2.5 m. Another option is to make a “tablet” of drywall in the center of the stretch ceiling. Here you can install a beautiful chandelier.
