All rooms should be cozy and comfortable. But do not forget about attractiveness. It is worth noting that not everyone raises his head up and pays attention to the ceiling. But if you make it beautiful, then he will be able to decorate the room and will want to specifically look up. You can independently perform repairs in the apartment if you do not want to invest huge amounts of money in it. You understand that hiring specialists will be expensive. You can perform the plastering of the ceiling yourself in the house, if you spend a little effort.
How to work with drywall
There are several features of drywall, because it has both disadvantages and advantages. If you want to sheathe the ceiling with this material, you will have to take advantage of the rich experience of specialists.
You can highlight the following material advantages:
- Using it, you can level any surface, no matter how curved it is.
- Using plasterboard sheathing, you can mask all communications that are available in the room.
- Drywall can be used for the installation of any type of lighting system.
- There are a large number of design variations, as well as the possibility of their embodiment.
- The assembly of the drywall construction is very simple.
- Sound and heat insulation can be carried out.
- There is no need to wait until something dries or reaches the desired condition in order to continue the repair.
Disadvantages of Drywall
But it is worth paying attention to the disadvantages of using drywall for ceiling lining:
- The ceiling height may decrease slightly, it all depends on how curved its surface.
- At installation it is necessary to use a puncher and a screwdriver.
- Repair yourself will not work, you have to ask for help from a partner.
What to look for
In order to prevent mistakes during installation, as well as the emergence of further problems, you need to pay attention to the nuances of working with drywall:
- The choice of material should rest on what characteristics of the room. Ordinary drywall can be used in bedrooms, halls, in other words, where the normal level of humidity. As for swimming pools, bathrooms, toilets, it is best to use moisture resistant options in them. In the same case, if you are installing in the kitchen, it is mandatory to use fire-resistant versions of drywall.
- At the preparation stage, it is necessary to determine which particular ceiling will be mounted. Be sure to prepare all the calculations and diagrams. Stock up on the required amount of material.
- The tool is of great importance. It depends on him how well the installation will be performed. Consider all the nuances of using fixtures that may be needed when repairing ceiling ceilings.
Frameless Mount
There are several ways to make a ceiling in a room using drywall. The choice of a specific type is up to you. It all depends on what your wishes and possibilities are. Let's look at frameless hardware. It is used for small rooms in which the installation of the frame can significantly reduce the height of the room. All work can be done using adhesive materials.
You will need such tools and materials:
- Notched trowel.
- Adhesive composition.
- Drywall.
- Drywall cutting knife.
- Building level.
Installation Algorithm
The installation procedure is not very complicated, just stick to the following algorithm:
- Check the surface of the ceiling for irregularities, if necessary, eliminate them.
- Degrease the entire surface, protect it, completely get rid of dirt and dust. Make sure that the surface is completely protected from moisture. In the event that putty or soil is applied to the ceiling, it is necessary to wait until this layer dries.
- In the event that there are serious irregularities on the ceiling, then you still need to make a small frame. To do this, cut strips 10 cm wide. They need to be glued with a grid, the distance between them is up to half a meter. The evenness of the mesh must be controlled by level.
- To properly cut drywall, you will need a very sharp knife. First you need to make an incision on one side of the sheet. Then break a little and cut it from the back.
- Glue with a notched trowel or with a gun is applied to the surface of the sheet.
- Fasten the sheet with the holder, check its horizontal position.
- To eliminate the bumps, it is necessary to use a hammer and a wooden block. To do this, tap uneven areas on the surface of the sheet.
Between the sheets of drywall, the seams must be placed in a strictly checkerboard pattern.
How to mount on the frame
Of course, such an installation will cost you a pretty penny, but the quality will increase significantly. In order to complete all the work, you will need such tools and materials:
- Crab Connectors
- Suspensions.
- Sealing tape.
- Drywall sheets.
- Profiles
- Hydraulic or laser level.
- Dowel nails.
- Reinforcing tape for sealing joints.
- Gavel and wooden block.
- Roulette.
- Drywall knife.
- Self-tapping screws for metal.
- Primer.
- Set of spatulas.
Preparatory work
The procedure is not very complicated, but differs from that which was carried out earlier. First, you need to perform several preparatory manipulations: first of all, install the frame on the ceiling. To do this, you need to make markings on the lower corner of the room. Step away from it down 5 cm. To increase the accuracy of measurement, it is necessary to measure equal sections from the floor surface on each wall and in the center. For this work, you will definitely need a hydraulic level.
Measure out how far the holes will be for installing the guide elements. To do this, attach one of them to the wall and mark the holes. After marking, it is necessary to make holes with a perforator or hammer drill. When covering the ceiling with drywall in a frame house, you do not need to use a drill or a hammer drill - fasteners are carried out using self-tapping screws.
Before mounting to the wall, the profile must be connected to the sealing tape. Mounting to the wall must be done with dowel nails.
In the next step, you need to mark up to install the main profiles. A pitch of 40-60 cm is recommended. Note that the pitch should be a multiple of the width of the drywall.
In order to make the markup correctly, it is necessary to use anchors. Be sure to use glasses and a respirator during all work. This will prevent dust from entering the lungs and eyes.
How to fix the frame
When plating the attic ceiling with plasterboard, it is recommended to use "crabs". And now let's talk about how to correctly install the frame fasteners on the ceiling:
- Using anchor nails, fix the suspensions. Do not forget that all elements must be glued with a sealing tape.
- You need to start from the corners of the room. Profiles need to be screwed with screws to the guides and suspensions. Avoid sagging, maintain profiles with the rule. A partner will help you, it’s just physically impossible to do everything yourself.
- Fasten the central part to the suspensions. As soon as all suspensions are attached, it is necessary to bend the formed ends.
Similarly, subsequent profiles are fastened. All manipulations are exactly the same, gradually moving to the opposite wall.
Drywall Fasteners
Next, you need to fix the jumpers in those places in which the sheets are joined. To do this, use the "crabs", they are screwed with four screws. After that, cut the jumpers. For this, a ceiling profile is used. Jumpers are fixed with four screws to the "crab". When covering the ceiling with drywall in a wooden house, the task of installing profiles is simplified.
You can begin to install drywall sheets:
- Chamfer to enable future puttying. In the event that the sheet has glued ends, it is necessary to leave a chamfer.
- The fasteners of the material need to start from the corner. It is advisable to keep the step the same, retreat from the edge of 10-15 cm, and screw the screws at a distance of 20 cm. You need to make sure that the hats are slightly lower than the surface of the drywall sheet.
- Sheets must be staggered. Fasteners are carried out along the perimeter line, as well as in the center.
Backlight
But let's talk about how to plaster the ceiling with your own hands, if you plan to install lighting fixtures inside. If you want to make a single-level ceiling with lighting, you must first determine the type of lighting fixture. This is an individual moment, but in no case will it change the algorithm of the work.
Ceiling installation is carried out in this way:
- The frame is mounted to the ceiling, we described these instructions a little higher.
- Carry out electrical work, lay all communications. The wires must be hidden in the frame or hidden with the help of skirting boards after the installation of drywall sheets. In the right places, you need to cut holes for installing lighting fixtures.
- Fastening of the material must be done only after installation of the wiring, as well as its verification.
Ceiling painting
As soon as you make the wall and ceiling cladding with drywall, it is necessary to repair all the seams with a sickle. But to achieve high reliability, you must first apply a primer coat. First, at the seams, as well as in the places of installation of screws. Then it is necessary to prime the entire surface of the drywall sheets. To putty all seams covered with a speck. Wait for it to dry. And then with a thin layer evenly putty all the drywall.
Next, the surface needs to be sanded and you can start painting:
- Dilute the paint in the required proportion.
- Use a brush to paint the perimeter of the ceiling.
- Using a roller, apply the first coat to the entire ceiling area.
- Once the first layer has dried, you can begin to apply the second.
During installation, it is recommended to take into account all, even very small parts. Because it can later turn into any troubles during operation. As you can see, planking a wooden ceiling with plasterboard (or any other, it doesn’t matter) is not a complicated procedure, it’s enough to stick to the algorithm.