All rooms should be cozy and comfortable. But do not forget about the attractiveness. It is worth noting that not everyone raises their head up and pays attention to the ceiling. But if you make it beautiful, then it will be able to decorate the room and you will want to specially look up. You can independently carry out repairs in the apartment, if you do not want to invest a lot of money in it. You understand that hiring specialists will be expensive. You can do the plasterboard ceiling lining in the house yourself 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 use the rich experience of specialists.
You can highlight such advantagesmaterial:
- It can level any surface, no matter how curved it is.
- With the help of plasterboard sheathing, you can mask all communications that are available in the room.
- Drywall can be used to mount any type of lighting system.
- There are a large number of design variations, as well as the possibility of their implementation.
- Assembling a drywall structure is very easy.
- Sound and heat insulation can be done.
- There is no need to wait for things to dry or reach the right condition to continue with the repair.
Disadvantages of drywall
But you should pay attention to the disadvantages of using drywall for ceiling sheathing:
- The height of the ceiling may decrease slightly, it all depends on how curved its surface is.
- During installation, you must use a hammer drill and a screwdriver.
- You won't be able to repair it yourself, you will have to ask a partner for help.
What to look out for
In order to avoid errors during installation, as well as the appearance of problems in the future, you need to pay attention to the nuances of working with drywall:
- The choice of material should depend on the characteristics of the room. Ordinary drywall can be used in bedrooms, hallways, in other words, where there is a normal level of humidity. As for the pools, bathroom, toilets, they are bestuse moisture resistant options. In the same case, if installation is carried out in the kitchen, then it is imperative to use fire-resistant drywall options.
- At the preparation stage, it is necessary to determine which particular ceiling will be mounted. Be sure to prepare all calculations and diagrams. Stock up on the required amount of material.
- The tool matters a lot. It depends on him how well the installation will be performed. Consider all the nuances of using fixtures that may be needed when repairing ceilings.
Frameless mount
There are several ways to make a ceiling in a room using drywall. The choice of a particular type is up to you. It all depends on what your wishes and possibilities are. Let's look at frameless fasteners. It is used for small rooms in which the installation of a frame can significantly reduce the height of the room. All work can be done using adhesive materials.
You will need the following tools and materials:
- Notched trowel.
- Adhesive composition.
- Drywall.
- Knife for cutting drywall.
- Building level.
Mounting algorithm
The mounting procedure is not very complicated, just follow the following algorithm:
- Check the surface of the ceiling for irregularities, if necessary, eliminate them.
- Degrease allsurface, protect it, get rid of dirt and dust completely. Make sure the surface is completely protected from moisture. In the event that putty or primer is applied to the ceiling, you need 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 of 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 grid must be controlled with a level.
- You will need a very sharp knife to properly cut drywall. First you need to make an incision on one side of the sheet. Then break it a little and cut it from the back side.
- Glue with a notched trowel or with a gun is applied to the surface of the sheet.
- Fix the sheet with the holder, check its horizontal position.
- To eliminate bumps, you must use a hammer and a block of wood. 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 install on the frame
Of course, such editing will cost you a pretty penny, But the quality will increase significantly. In order to complete all the work, you will need the following tools and materials:
- Crab connectors.
- Pendants.
- Sealing tape.
- Gypsum board sheets.
- Profiles.
- Hydraulic or laser level.
- Dowel-nails.
- Reinforcing seam tape.
- Hammer and block of wood.
- Roulette.
- Drywall knife.
- Metal screws.
- Primer coat.
- Set of spatulas.
Preparatory work
The procedure is not very difficult, but it is different from the one that 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 mark up the bottom corner of the room. Step back from it down 5 cm. To increase the accuracy of the measurement, it is necessary to measure the same sections from the floor surface on each wall and in the center. For this job, you will definitely need a hydraulic level.
Measure how far the holes for installing the guide elements will be. To do this, attach one of them to the wall and mark the holes. After marking, it is necessary to make holes with a puncher or impact drill. When covering the ceiling with plasterboard in a frame house, you do not need to use a drill or a puncher - you use fasteners with self-tapping screws.
The profile must be connected to the sealing tape before fastening to the wall. Mounting to the wall must be done with dowel-nails.
The next step is to apply markup to install the main profiles. It is recommended to use 40-60 cm pitch. Please note thatthe step should be a multiple of the drywall width.
In order to make the markup correctly, it is necessary to use anchors. Be sure to use goggles and a respirator during all work. This will prevent dust from entering your lungs and eyes.
How to fix the frame
When lining the attic ceiling with plasterboard, it is recommended to use "crabs". And now let's talk about how to properly install the frame fasteners on the ceiling:
- Use the anchor nails to fix the hangers. Do not forget that sealing tape must be glued to all elements.
- You need to start from the corners of the room. Profiles need to be screwed with self-tapping screws to the guides and hangers. Avoid sagging, support profiles with a rule. A partner will help you, it is simply physically impossible to do everything on your own.
- Fix the central part on the hangers. Once all the hangers are attached, you need to bend the resulting ends.
Similarly, the following profiles are fastened. All manipulations are exactly the same, gradually move to the opposite wall.
Drywall Fasteners
Next, it is necessary to fasten the jumpers in those places where the sheets are joined. To do this, you need to use "crabs", they are screwed with four self-tapping screws. After that, cut the jumpers. For this, a ceiling profile is used. Jumpers are fixed with four self-tapping screws to the "crab". When covering the ceiling with plasterboard inin a wooden house, the task of installing profiles is simplified.
You can start installing drywall sheets:
- Chamfer to allow for later puttying. In the event that the sheet has glued ends, it is necessary to leave a chamfer.
- Fixing the material must start from the corner. It is advisable to keep the step the same, step back from the edge of 10-15 cm, and screw in the screws at a distance of 20 cm. You need to make sure that the caps are slightly lower than the surface of the drywall sheet.
- Sheets must be placed in a checkerboard pattern. Fastening is carried out along the perimeter line, as well as in the center.
Backlight
But let's talk about how do-it-yourself plasterboard ceiling sheathing is carried out if lighting fixtures are planned to be installed inside. If you want to make a single-level ceiling with lighting, you must first decide on the type of lighting device. This is an individual moment, but in no case will it change the algorithm for performing work.
Installation of the ceiling is as follows:
- The frame is attached to the ceiling, we described this instruction 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.
- Fixing the material must be carried out only aftercarrying out wiring installation, as well as its verification.
Painting the ceiling
As soon as you make the wall and ceiling sheathing with drywall, you need to seal all the seams with a sickle. But to achieve high reliability, you must first apply a primer layer. First, at the seams, as well as at the installation sites of self-tapping screws. Then it is necessary to prime the entire surface of the drywall sheets. Putty all seams covered with sickle. Wait until everything is dry. And then evenly putty the entire drywall with a thin layer.
Next, the surface needs to be sanded and you can start painting:
- Dilute the paint as needed.
- Use a brush to paint over the perimeter of the ceiling.
- Using a roller, apply the first coat over the entire area of the ceiling.
- As soon as the first coat is dry, you can start applying the second one.
When carrying out installation, it is recommended to take into account everything, even very small details. Because it can turn into some kind of trouble in the future during operation. As you can see, covering a wooden ceiling with drywall (or any other, it doesn’t matter) is not a very complicated procedure, just follow the algorithm.
