Modern building materials and technologies make it possible to make a ceiling of various types. Design approaches and individual preferences help to choose a coating of drywall, wallpaper, tension or suspended structures. Recently, a wooden ceiling has become very popular. This material allows you to make the room more comfortable.
Advantages and disadvantages
The return to the old way of finishing ceilings can be explained by the following advantages:
- wood structure is able to retain heat for a long time;
- naturalness;
- sustainable;
- under the ceiling of wood, no need to prepare the surface for finishing;
- you can run cables under it and hide wiring;
- such a ceiling is not afraid of shrinkage of a wooden house;
- wet cleaning is more affordable;
- improves sound insulation;
- wood brings coziness and comfort to any interior;
- ability to solve any interesting ideas.
And the main disadvantage, whichhas a wooden ceiling - this is a risk of damage by insects and fungi. But such a disadvantage can be avoided if you choose the right wood and compositions for its processing. Another negative point is the fire hazard.
Wood is a very combustible material, so you can't do without appropriate processing.
Quality material for finishing the ceiling will be expensive. Installation services will also be expensive, because it is better to hire real professionals so that the design will last a long time and reliably.
Views
Wood ceiling is divided into hemming and hanging. It is the latter option that is most often used, since it is easier to install (due to the fact that it is not necessary to pre-level the surface). For a hemmed one, it should be perfectly even.
You can make a wooden ceiling from any kind of material, there are also panels that imitate the pattern of natural wood. They are made from MDF.
Flat Wood Ceilings
There is a certain way of laying panels, which provides for their installation from below a wooden structure, that is, they are "hemmed" to it. Designs may vary depending on the material.
It could be:
- Chipped timber. Covering with such a decorative element will create a relief on the ceiling. Its unique pattern is determined by chips on the bars. They are blanks split in half lengthwise, which are attached with a smooth side toframe.
- Panels. In terms of design, such a wooden ceiling resembles clapboard sheathing, with the difference that small pieces of expensive and rare species are attached to a large shield, which is fixed to the surface.
- Caisson variant. This type of decorative ceiling decoration stands apart from everyone else, because it is assembled from special box-shaped modules. Such a decorative wooden ceiling looks impressive, but it is very difficult to perform and requires a lot of labor and material costs. Not everyone can afford this solution, so it is worth considering options for imitation wood, which are presented in a wide range.
- Euro or just lining. This is the most popular wood wall and ceiling finish. All thanks to the ease of installation. You can make such a design from a vanogka of any type of wood: pine, oak, linden, etc.
Design Solutions
The interior looks very impressive, in which the antique wood ceiling is decorated.
Its combination with walls and floor evokes a feeling of the Middle Ages. Such premises are often used for restaurants and hotels. All because of the wood, which gives limitless possibilities for execution, as it is a very supple and flexible material. Artificial aging of wood can give a unique effect. There are several ways to make it - using a parquet or edged board.
Decorative wooden ceiling is not only beautiful, but also very expensive. allowNot everyone can afford this luxury. But this does not mean that a simple living room in an apartment cannot be finished with such material. It is not necessary to use unique wood in the interior. You can get by with a simple clapboard, which, if properly installed, will look very impressive.
Ceiling and walls
The wood ceiling design can be harmoniously combined with the walls, using natural materials for finishing the latter (ideally also wood).
The color of the walls will add contrast to the interior. You can use the combined version, when one part is made to match the ceiling, and the other is contrasting. Sometimes drywall or plastering works well.
Natural wood goes well with stone. It can be made an accent in a small part of the wall. Natural stone can be successfully replaced with artificial stone.
Houses made of wood, the ceiling of which is made in the same material, are becoming classics. In this case, it will not be superfluous to combine walls with it. It is worth thinking about the purpose of the room in which the wooden ceiling structure will be installed. If this is a bathroom, then you can pick up decorative tiles on the walls. Its color scheme should match the ceiling.
If high-tech style is used in the interior, then wood can be combined with metal.
If natural material cannot be used for any reason, then you should pay attention to the ceiling under the tree. He gets off with other materials, buthas original drawing.
Installation of wooden frame
Before installing wood flooring, you need to prepare the surface:
- remaining trim must be carefully removed;
- an additional layer of waterproofing is needed on top of the floor, because wood is a material that is highly susceptible to moisture.
- when the base is made of wood, treatment with fire retardant compounds is needed;
- the overlap is marked for smooth installation of the structure. The marking step will depend on the upholstery material;
- frame is better to make from bars 30X30mm. They should be treated with special compounds that will give the material resistance to moisture and swelling;
- you need to fasten the bars with special fasteners in the form of turboprops or dowels;
- after installing the frame, check its plane.
Next comes the wood paneling, the material of which is cut to size. The panels are fixed to the bars with concealed nails, while for reliability, the nail should be driven in at a slight angle.
Panels should not fit very tightly together as they need space to warp during use and be subject to temperature changes. Where additional load is possible, it is better to fix the structure with additional self-tapping screws.
The last step will be impregnation with a protective compound and varnishing. With subsequent coloring, there is no need to carry out additional procedures, since the coloring composition will hide all the flaws.
Stretch ceiling
Createa fashionable interior and at the same time spend less money on materials and work, you can by arranging a stretch ceiling under a tree. This solution is relevant for many styles, from Provence to Art Nouveau. It will successfully fit into any design project and will look great in wooden houses.
Thanks to modern technology, any pattern can be applied to the stretch ceiling. The basis for it can be glossy, satin or fabric. This is the easiest way to arrange a tree on the ceiling. Many designers recommend duplicating the floor and moving the same pattern upstairs. Looks very impressive.
The wooden ceiling is considered a classic, any room will benefit from this solution.
The advantage of this material is that, with all the naturalness and originality, the tree looks noble.
Rack ceiling
Many people confuse two concepts: a wooden ceiling and a wooden slatted ceiling. The second option is just an imitation, it is obtained by applying a pattern resembling a section of a bar or board to a different base.
The first one consists of natural material and is more acceptable in an aesthetic sense. A person perceives a wooden drawing positively, knowing in advance about its authenticity.
But you don't need to immediately dismiss the option of imitation. After all, modern technologies make it possible to achieve such an effect that one glance will not be enough to realize a fake. In doing so, you can save a significant amount of money.
Installing a slatted ceiling
To install such a ceiling, you need to prepare the necessary tool:
- perforator (designed for stone walls);
- screwdriver;
- jigsaw, hand saw or electric jigsaw;
- mounting level;
- marking and measuring tools.
Installation of rails is not much different from the installation of other wood flooring.
Reiki also needs to be fastened to the bars with nails or screws. In damp rooms, the surface should be additionally waterproofed to prevent mold and high humidity inside the house.
A very important point in the choice of rails will be the percentage of their moisture content. It should not exceed 12%. Otherwise, the rails may warp during operation.
So we found out what a wooden ceiling is like. The choice is yours!
