Plasterboard suspended ceilings have become quite popular, as this material provides ample opportunities for repair work on different surfaces. Among the advantages of this method, the minimum amount of preparatory work can be distinguished, since the base does not need to be cleaned from the previous finish, and multilevel structures of any degree of complexity can also be mounted. The frame allows you to conduct over the ceiling electrical wiring, ventilation pipes and other communications.
Features
Installation of suspended ceilings can hardly be called a simple task, since it is necessary to fix the sheet material, after which the joints are glued with reinforcing paper, and then puttying and painting the surface are performed. These processes have much in common with plastering. Among the disadvantages of this method, it is possible to distinguish the “eating up” of the ceiling height by 7-10 centimeters. Plasterboard suspended ceilings, the average price of which per square meter is 2100-2300 rubles (taking into account the costs of rough and finishing materials, as well as the work done), are prone to cracking. Even with the strictest adherence to technology, it is difficult to guarantee that after a while cracks will not appear on the surface. In addition, such structures cannot be used in rooms with a high level of humidity.
Work order
Plasterboard suspended ceilings are mounted by hanging the finishing material to the ceiling that already exists. Suspension and fastening can be done in one of several ways. Installation is carried out on a suspended structure made of metal profile, to which sheets of material are attached from below. This process is not particularly difficult, so it is quite possible to do all the work yourself. As already mentioned, a feature of this design is that the ceiling drops by 7-10 centimeters in comparison with the ceiling level, which was initially available, which is not always acceptable for domestic apartments.
Premises with high ceilings allow arranging two-level drywall constructions that are combined with stretch ceilings. Sometimes the height of the room is such that the installation of multi-level structures is allowed.
Moisture resistant construction
Plasterboard suspended ceilings, unlike other types of finishing materials, require further finishing. Therefore, after the installation process, it is required to put putty on them, and then paint. This work can be called very dusty and dirty, and it takes more than one day. Depending on the cost of materials and the quality of work, suspended plasterboard ceilings can cost 500-2300 rubles per square meter. Installation is carried out in 5-10 days. Since the gypsum board ceiling is assembled from separate sheets, the shrinkage of the house and thermal deformation can lead to the fact that after 2-3 years the surface is covered with cracks that need to be embroidered, and then puttyed again. The repair place must be painted after that, and it is necessary to paint the entire surface, otherwise problem areas will be noticeable.
The combination of suspended and suspended ceilings
If you decide to make a suspended ceiling from drywall, the photo of which you liked the most, you can combine it with a suspended one. To avoid the appearance of cracks in the future, it is most correct to close with plasterboard not the entire area of the ceiling, but only part of it, and fill the rest of the space with a stretch ceiling.
Most often this is done. The lower level of the ceiling is made of drywall. This is done along the walls, lamps are built into it, and the rest is covered by a stretch ceiling. You can make some more elements in the center. And the combination of drywall with the gloss of the stretch ceiling makes the room refined, giving it a unique look. If you want to make a classic interior in your room, you can recommend the use of a white matte or glossy stretch ceiling.
Important Nuances
It is not recommended to arrange drywall ceilings in humid rooms, in particular in bathrooms, pools, and bathrooms. Only moisture resistant material should be used for them. Therefore, it is usually recommended to install stretch ceilings there. In addition to the fact that these rooms are characterized by high levels of humidity, there is a possibility that the neighbors from above can simply flood you. Repair of drywall ceiling at a cost comparable to installing a new one. In some cases, the use of moisture-resistant material is allowed, but the condition of the minimum width of the structure around the perimeter of the room is maintained to ensure that cracks do not begin to appear after 3-5 years.
Kitchen option
Plasterboard ceilings in the kitchen are constantly exposed to water and fatty vapors released during cooking. If you have to simultaneously cook large quantities of food in the kitchen, it is better to use PVC stretch ceilings.
For a small kitchen, you can make single-level designs, when a gypsum board circle is glued in the center. After that, it is painted with contrasting paint, for example, on a white background, you can make a circle of green, ocher or red. On the floor, a podium is symmetrically made, on which a round table should be installed. A lamp hangs from a ceiling on a long cord, adjustable in height. Such drywall ceilings in the kitchen in combination with all other components allow you to visually extend the room.
Various color schemes allow enriching the design of the bedroom, even very tiny sizes. The middle of the ceiling can be painted with some kind of warm color, for example, ocher or burgundy, making a symmetrical transition of lines to the wall. If you do not want to make the color monophonic, then you can try to portray some kind of plot.
Drywall ceiling lighting
False ceilings in the hall, photos of which you may like very much, can be combined with unusual and carefully thought-out lighting. This will guarantee that the apartment will be very beautiful. The backlight can be made from spotlights, today they are at the peak of popularity. Their dignity is that they create the illusion of a streaming light, while not at all striking the eye. Some false ceilings in the hall, photos of which you may be interested in, allow the use of the so-called light cornice. You can integrate neon or LED backlight into it. The bulbs that are located around the perimeter are hidden from the eyes by means of decorative elements, which gives the room a charm and a special surroundings.
Features of multi-level ceilings
Such a solution has become widespread in modern interiors due to the fact that many people want to zone the room without using any partitions. The transition of the living room to the dining area or kitchen to the hallway is often visually emphasized by some unusual bends of drywall constructions or by means of a backlight mounted in the ceiling. This is a good way to get rid of the roughness of the base base. A multi-level plasterboard suspended ceiling, the photo of which seems simply amazing, can hide quite significant differences and all kinds of communications.
Combined ceiling
If you experiment with a combination of different technologies, then you can combine plasterboard and stretch ceiling. Drywall is so malleable in work that it allows you to design anything you want. Thanks to the combined ceiling system, you can beautifully zone a large room, and this is simply necessary for a studio apartment, in which there are simply no walls.
The plasterboard combo ceiling allows for fantastic lighting. Lamps will be at different levels. The lacquered surface of the stretch ceiling, which will be combined with drywall, perfectly reflects the light, creating a unique composition even when combined with a conventional light bulb. In addition, such a combination of the ceiling system allows you to realize unusual ideas in terms of creating color palettes of particular complexity. The color of each level may be new.
Today, the suspended ceiling in a drywall box is the most popular option. And the use of elements of different colors and shades gives any idea a unique charm.