The kitchen and bathroom are unique rooms, so many try to perform quality finishes. After all, the microclimate has its own characteristics (this, for example, increased humidity, exposure to hot steam, etc.). Repair of the ceiling requires a serious approach - so say the masters. The situation is also complicated by the fact that the work is done at height. If you perform simple plastering, then over time the appearance will be lost. Today, the product range is surprising. This also applies to building materials. Polymers began to occupy a leading position, because everyone can work with them without experience in construction.
Plastic panels for the ceiling reduce installation time and give a high-quality result. Many buy this finish, as it has an aesthetic appearance. To cope with the task yourself, it is worth stocking up with patience and theoretical knowledge.
What do you need to know?
The ceiling made of plastic panels in the kitchen is a relatively cheap type of finish. For the project to repair a lot of experience is not required. Just following the step by step instructions and accuracy, it is easy to come to a high-quality result. There are plastic panels on the market for ceilings and walls. Do not confuse them, because wall decoration has a lot of weight and rigidity. But the materials for the ceiling are soft and fragile. For this reason, care must be taken in the installation process. By clicking on the surface with great effort, you can get a dent that spoils the whole look. Before you begin, you need to be patient and exercise maximum accuracy.
What is on sale?
Plastic panels for the ceiling have a wide range. They differ:
- The color scheme.
- Width.
- Textured.
The last indicator makes it possible to choose a product designed for some other material. It could be wood, marble, or something more interesting. The panels are created with a shiny glossy finish or durable matte, so you should understand exactly what you need before buying. In addition, you can conduct another classification of plastic panels for the ceiling:
- The use of matte panels without color. This is the cheapest way. The panels here are white. Scope - limited. Most often found in simple buildings, mimicking the standard surface color.
- The glossy surface is white. To create it, a special varnish is used. Visually, the material looks interesting, reflects light, therefore it is used in any rooms and rooms.
- Panels with a picture or in a color scheme. The first option is able to completely change the interior. And the choice of color will depend on the room itself and the direction in it.
The easiest way to apply a picture to plastic is through thermal film. But this is not the only way to make the material unique. Also applied and photo printing. This is a complex process that can create an imitation of other finishing materials. For the ceiling made of plastic panels to be just that, the manufacturer will need to have special tools. As a result, the price of them increases significantly.
In addition, all the finishing material made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is divided according to the manufacturing form:
- The result is a seam comparable to lining. After assembly, small recesses form between the panels.
- Seamless. Sheathing the ceiling with plastic panels for this purpose is easier than standard. Indeed, on the worked surface there are almost no joints. Possible seams are removed using sealant or liquid silicone.
These are the main building materials that are used to implement projects of varying complexity.
pros
Before you make a ceiling from plastic panels, you should find out what is good in such a finish. Masters and manufacturers highlight the following positive points:
- The main plus of the suspended ceiling made of plastic panels in its external indicators. You can beautifully, carefully remove all available errors. If the installation is carried out in the bathroom, then this is a great protection against moisture and mold. After all, such a coating is completely hermetic and does not allow moisture to pass through.
- Under such a surface, communications, including wiring, are easy to hide. Mounted LED lights look beautiful. Moreover, the configuration of the structure can be varied according to the desire of the owner.
- Low cost of material. This is a big plus for many buyers.
- When cleaning, you can use any chemical compounds. They do not affect the integrity of the structure. The simplicity of cleaning is that you can work using any cloth.
During installation, it is worth doing all the work according to the instructions. It is important that there is complete sealing. If moisture does not enter, the formation of mold and mildew, dangerous for people, is completely eliminated. By the way, when water flows from above, these materials do not deteriorate (when compared with wallpaper or a wooden structure).
Worth remembering
Do not use products that contain grains in the washing process. After all, they scratch the surface and spoil the look of the suspended ceiling from plastic panels. Masters note that laying heat and noise insulation will be useful. With temperature differences in the room, the ceiling made of plastic panels does not change its configuration, and therefore the appearance of cracks is completely excluded.
Finishing work does not require certain building skills, so everyone can do it. It is only necessary to assemble the frame according to the level, after which the main coating should be fixed. It turns out that at the first stage, the preparation of the ceiling coating from polyvinyl chloride is carried out. After the surface is ready, there should be no external odors. Special adhesives are not used during installation.
disadvantages
The ceiling made of plastic panels (there is a photo of it in our article) has several sides:
- Since the material is cheap, it also looks externally.
- When finishing with thin plastic, you can notice everything that was hidden inside (for example, wiring).
- It will not work to make a multi-level design with bends using too cheap panels.
- When the design is ready, the ceiling at a certain distance becomes lower.
- When the suture material is selected, fixation gaps are noticeable, which spoils the aesthetics.
Despite this, the material remains in demand on the market, because it allows you to create peculiar notes in any interior. It is easy to make a ceiling from plastic panels in the bathroom with existing design solutions.
How to choose panels?
It is clear that when choosing each one is guided by personal preference. But this is not the only thing that focuses attention. There are certain recommendations from the masters:
- To make the room visually taller, choose light ceilings from plastic panels (examples of photos are in our article). Dark color squeezes and brings discomfort.
- Glossy coating is a feature in any interior. After all, such material deepens the room, creating the illusion of additional space. As a result, the ceiling coating is voluminous.
- In order not to spoil the interior, you should not allow the use of more than three colors in one room. Exceptions are white and black shades, because they are universal.
- To avoid negative visual impact, it is better to give preference to seamless panels. According to the masters, they are able to work wonders with space.
If you carefully look at all the recommendations, the best option is a seamless glossy white panel. Going for a purchase, it is worth checking the design. It is necessary to compress a small piece and evaluate the resulting deformation. If in the end nothing was damaged, then the quality of the material is good.
Where to begin
Do-it-yourself ceiling made of plastic panels without any difficulty. But before you start, you should understand that the operation must be performed in stages, without missing any trifles. All the necessary tools are being prepared. Since the work is carried out on different perimeters, it is better to put them in a convenient box for transfer.
Installation materials and tools
- Drill. Although some cope with a screwdriver with the appropriate nozzle.
- Office knife and hacksaw for metal.
- For fastening - self-tapping screws, dowels, screws, nails. Anything can come in handy.
- Metal profiles for creating a suspended structure. Dimensions are determined individually, but often masters choose 2.5x2.5 cm.
- The panels themselves are of the right quality and width.
- Starting stripe and ceiling skirting boards.
- Building level.
- Suspensions.
Many tools are available in every home, but materials will have to be purchased separately. Before starting, the entire work surface is evaluated. If you do not need to hide communications or level the surface, you can begin the main stage. The first thing you need is to build a frame. Without it, it will not be possible to continue work.
Work on the frame
At this stage, the creation of a diagram or markup. Without it, it’s difficult to do everything accurately and evenly. It should be decided where the ceiling will begin. When there is evenly laid tile on the walls, a reference point is drawn along it. If you want to lay down the fixtures, this is planned in advance, as they will require additional space. Then everything is done step by step:
- The profile is cut to the desired size. Marks for dowels are placed. Before you start drilling walls, you should make sure that there is no wiring. Otherwise, it may knock out plugs or damage the device. In use, special detectors are convenient.
- A measured piece is placed against the wall, and fastening marks are made in the holes. Next, the design is fixed with dowels.
- Panels for the ceiling are fixed perpendicular to the direction of the profile. After it is cut, the element is inserted into the guide. Avoid large distances between the components of the frame. Otherwise, the profiles are fixed with a sag.
- For additional rigidity, special metal suspensions are used. As soon as the frame is completed, do-it-yourself installation of the ceiling from plastic panels begins.
Lighting
If there are not internal lamps, but a standard chandelier, then in its place (inside) reinforcement is made in the form of an additional profile. Otherwise, it will not be possible to carry out the correct installation installation work.
How to install?
The ceiling of plastic panels in the kitchen or in any other room is carried out after all the preparatory work is completed. Here's what to do next:
- The start panel is fixed to the guide profile. The skirting board may well play this role.
- Finishing material is cut according to the required size. Further, one side is fixed at the starting rail (it is also slightly bent to the other side). After that, a full fixation with screws is already performed.
- The second bar is set like the first. It is necessary to try to connect them as much as possible. Do not use a big stretch. Otherwise, the ceiling panel is simply deformed. The worst thing is the appearance of cracks. It is worth remembering that such a material is not always strong and reliable.
- The last panel rarely matches the available size. It is measured and cut in advance. Further inserted into place. Masters say that it is not necessary to screw it.
- At the final stage, tools and traces of work are removed. The room is ready for use.
Conclusion
So, we found out what plastic panels are and how to independently install them on the ceiling in a living room. Even a beginner can cope with the task. But accuracy and consistency are the most important aspects in this work.