Most people get lost when they have to choose the option of decoration, especially if they are going to make false ceilings with their own hands. This is not surprising if you take into account all the variety of offers of suspended structures that is present on the market. But each solution has its advantages and disadvantages, so you should consider them in more detail.
Today, one of the most popular materials that are used in the decoration of ceilings remains gypsum board panels, which consist of modified gypsum fastened on both sides with cardboard. This material is mounted on a special frame made of metal or wood. The composition of such plates may be different.
If silicone is added in the production of drywall, then moisture-resistant boards are obtained, if fiberglass is added, then the material will be refractory. There are also flexible sheets that are used in the decorative finish of the finished structure. In this case, curly plasterboard false ceilings are obtained , photos of which can be seen in any editions on construction and design.
In addition to gypsum boards, other models are widely used, which are a suspension system with special modules - plates, rails or cassettes. Tiled ceilings include mineral fiber and gypsum base. Usually their size is not more than 60x60 cm. Cassette modules are somewhat similar to plates, but are made of metal. But rack ceilings are a structure that consists of load-bearing profiles, suspensions and metal panels, which are made of aluminum. To make such false ceilings with your own hands is also not particularly difficult.
It is worth learning more about the advantages and disadvantages of all of the above systems. All of them are environmentally friendly enough, have sufficient fire resistance and provide good sound insulation in the room. But in the event of flooding from above, none of the systems will protect you. This is especially true for plasterboard ceiling, which will have to be completely replaced.
Therefore, in the bathroom or in the kitchen, it is better to install tiled suspension systems, which include mineral fibers and silicone, or give preference to metal cassettes or plates. They reliably protect your room from a flood. In addition, tiled ceilings are more practical, and in case of damage it will be possible to replace one or more plates, rather than the entire ceiling.
In terms of aesthetics, all suspension systems provide sufficient flatness of the ceiling surface. Drywall, for example, allows you to translate into reality almost any design ideas - to create a ceiling of arbitrary shape - step, bent, broken, etc. And tile, rack and cassette systems make it possible to decorate the ceiling with various patterns and conduct experiments with different colors and shades.
In addition, any suspension design is perfect for masking all communication devices - cables, water or sewer pipes and ventilation ducts. But keep in mind that if you intend to make false ceilings with your own hands from drywall, then access to hidden objects may be a little complicated. Especially if the structure has a large area. Therefore, if you plan to provide unhindered access to utilities, it is better to give preference to modular suspension systems that are easily dismantled and assembled.
Regarding the cost, plasterboard ceiling has been the most economical option on the market for more than one year. This is if we take the usual single-level blocks. And if you plan to install false ceilings with your own hands, while realizing bold design ideas, then special plasterboard modules will cost even more than rack and pinion suspended structures.
From the foregoing, it can be concluded that plasterboard ceilings are more attractive not only in appearance, but also in their low price. It is recommended to use them in small offices and other rooms with normal humidity. Modular systems are more expensive than drywall, but no worse in terms of decorative decoration of the ceiling. They are best suited for large areas (shopping centers, for example), but you can use them for ordinary rooms in the house.
Now you know how to make a false ceiling with your own hands.