Two-level ceilings are very attractive and practical in operation, they can decorate any exterior, attract the attention of guests, but the most important thing is functionality and affordability. Such constructions are found in several types: two-level gypsum board ceilings with or without backlighting and stretch.
Benefits
Two-level ceilings have several advantages:
- Attractiveness. This type of ceiling coating looks much better than other coatings. The shape and color of the two-level ceilings of the kitchen from drywall or PVC film can be completely different, with backlighting in the form of lighting fixtures or LED strips and so on.
- Visual increase or contraction of space. The two-level glossy design of snow-white color in a small kitchen will significantly expand the room visually. For the greatest effect, you can play on combining colors, as well as properly organize lighting.
- Practicality. Stretch two-level ceilings are much more practical than standard ones, since their external appearance does not change during operation, the surface remains smooth forever, without flaws. In the case of a bay, the ceiling is able to withstand a load of several tens of liters of water per square meter. To correct the situation, the cloth should be removed, dried and tensioned again.
- Variety of options. The two-level ceiling in the kitchen can have completely different textures (gloss, satin, metallic, matte), textures (wave-like, step, smooth) and color palette.
- Functionality. The design of such a ceiling will easily hide the air conditioning systems, electric wires, cables, pipes, and also the flaws of the rough finish.
Installation instructions for a two-level ceiling
The two-level ceiling in the kitchen is set differently depending on its type. Next, we will examine how the installation of drywall coating is performed.
For work you will need:
- Scissors for metal.
- Screwdriver.
- Spatula.
- Hammer.
- Electric drill.
- Drywall cutting knife.
- Roulette.
- Pencil.
- Building level.
In addition to the listed devices, the following materials are required to install a two-level gypsum ceiling in the kitchen:
- PP profile 60 x 27 in size.
- Profile PN size 28 x 27.
- Tape sealant.
- Single-level combiner for type 1 profiles.
- Extension of profiles of type 2 (PN 28 x 27).
- Anchor suspension with clip for profiles of type 1.
- Draft for suspension.
- Anchor dowels, as well as dowels for mounting profiles PN 28 x 27.
- Reinforcing tapes.
- Wood screws.
After all the necessary materials and tools for installing a two-level ceiling in the kitchen are ready, you can proceed with the assembly of the structure. First of all, the first level is made of drywall, but some of them use a rough ceiling coating, just repainting it in the desired color.
Production of the first ceiling level
In order to make a two-level ceiling from drywall in the kitchen, you must follow these steps:
- Determine the lowest point on the ceiling, step back 10 cm from it and put a mark in this place.
- Take the construction level and draw straight horizontal stripes at the level of the mark around the entire perimeter of the kitchen.
- Attach a guide profile along the drawn lines.
- Next, draw a grid layout on the ceiling that will help determine where the suspensions are strengthened to hold the first level. The markup is performed in this way:
a) draw longitudinal lines parallel to each other (step 50–70 cm);
b) after that, draw the transverse lines according to the same principle (step 60 cm);
c) drill holes at the points of intersection of these lines and attach suspensions using anchor dowels.
- Fix the supporting profile to the installed suspensions so that its ends are hidden in the guides.
Always use the building level for quality and direct fixation.
Second level setting
The configuration of the second level of the ceiling in the kitchen of options can be different (curved, straight, round), it all depends on the features of the interior. The installation process is similar - 10 cm from the guide profile of the first level should again be retreated and marking along the perimeter of the room.
This is important: if the structure will be installed along the entire perimeter, then the lines should be drawn on all sides, and in the case of installation only near one wall, marking is done only along it.
Step-by-step instruction
The next level of the two-level stretch ceiling in the kitchen is set according to the following scheme:
- Set the guide profile on the drawn line (along the inner line of the second level).
- Cut the supporting profile into pieces. Each length should be less than the interval between the profile and the lower border by 1.5 cm.
- Attach the cut-out parts of the supporting profile to the first level guides (step 50 cm). Next, attach the second-level guides to them.
- After preparing the base, install the electricity, with the output of the wires into the pre-prepared holes for the lighting fixtures.
- Next, use self-tapping screws to attach sheets of drywall to both levels.
- Finish the ceiling surface.
- Install the lights.
Plasterboard Ceiling Design
The design of the plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen can be completely different in shape, color and configuration. When choosing, it is worthwhile to pay great attention to the form, because it is due to this that you can emphasize the general style and even change the room visually.
- Rectangle. The installation of a two-level ceiling of a rectangular shape in a square kitchen visually stretches the room. It can be placed in the central part or highlighted with a rectangle ceiling area above the kitchen island or bar.
- Square. In a narrow and elongated kitchen space, a two-level square-shaped ceiling located above the dining area will highlight it, as well as visually adjust the entire room.
- The two-level ceiling in the kitchen is an oval. In order to highlight the central part of the kitchen, they make a rounded ceiling. Such a design looks great in combination with additional lighting and a table of a similar shape.
- The soaring ceiling. If the kitchen has a rather low ceiling, then the “soaring” drywall construction, which is installed around the perimeter and indented from the wall, will help to add height. And along the border of the structure, lighting devices are built in so that the lighting falls on the walls. The result is a cloud soaring in the air.
Advice
When choosing the ceiling option in the kitchen, it should be borne in mind that the chosen form must certainly be repeated in the style of the room. Combinations of, for example, soft curly bends on the ceiling with rectangular contours on the furniture look very inorganic. On the contrary, a clear rectangle on the ceiling does not combine with a minimalist style, which involves furniture with rounded and smooth shapes.
In order for the interior design to be completed, you can extend the image from the ceiling on the wall. For example, wave-like lines that gently transition to the wall look very beautiful. The semicircle shape above the working area can be continued with a semicircular island. The bar counter can be accented if you make a two-level ceiling in the kitchen under it under the bar lights of the same shape as the counter itself.
Combined Ceilings
Recently, more and more often combined designs have been made, which are a combination of materials - drywall and stretch PVC film. In this case, the first is only used to frame and form transitions between two levels, and the film serves as the basis. A distinctive feature of combined structures is that it becomes possible to install a two-level ceiling at any angle, as well as mixing different textures.
Two-level stretch ceilings in the kitchen are in no way inferior to drywall in terms of practicality, because they have high strength, moisture resistance, and are also presented on the market with a variety of textures.
Varieties of surfaces
Mirrored ceiling films that reflect light well are very popular. Such ceilings are chosen by the owners of small kitchens in order to visually expand the space.
Matte and fabric films make no less impression, they do not reflect light and do not form glare, therefore they are well suited for discreet, classic rooms.
One of the most important advantages of combined designs is that you can create almost any kind of lighting. Due to the presence of several levels, lighting equipment (mostly built-in lighting fixtures) can be installed in the necessary areas to form the original light ensemble. The composition of spotlights and a stretch glossy or varnished film looks very non-standard. Such a surface scatters well and reflects light, visually enlarging the room.
In the middle of the light composition, a chandelier is most often installed, "mounted" in a circle of drywall. Basically, it is appropriate to do this in the central part of the ceiling or above the dining area. In addition, in addition to chandeliers and lamps, in the design of a two-level ceiling, you can mount an LED strip that will perform a decorative function and add a twist to the overall design.
Cost
The price directly depends on the shape and type of the ceiling, the area of the room and other determining moments. The configuration of two-level ceilings in the kitchen can be of several types: straight, curved and niche. Direct constructions are considered the most affordable, their cost varies within 4 thousand rubles per linear meter, curved ones will cost a little more - about 5 thousand per meter. Niche two-level plasterboard ceilings with backlighting are the most expensive - 7 thousand rubles per linear meter. The installation of the ceiling structure should be carried out by professionals, since work requires the observance of many nuances that play a big role in the operation.
Thus, gypsum plasterboard ceilings can significantly transform the interior of a kitchen room, making it fashionable, functional and beautiful.