Gypsum plasterboard suspended ceilings have become quite popular, as this material provides ample opportunities for repair work on different surfaces. Among the advantages of this method, one can single out the minimum amount of preparatory work, since the base does not need to be cleaned from the previous finish, and it is also possible to mount multi-level structures of any degree of complexity. The frame allows you to conduct electrical wiring, ventilation pipes and other communications above the ceiling.
Features
Installation of suspended ceilings can hardly be called a simple task, since it is required to fix the sheet material, after which the joints are glued with reinforcing paper, and then the surface is puttyed and painted. These processes have much in common with plastering. Among the disadvantages of this method, one can single out the "eating" of the ceiling height by 7-10centimeters. Plasterboard suspended ceilings, the average price of which per square meter is 2100-2300 rubles (this takes into account the cost of rough and finishing materials, as well as the work done), are prone to cracking. Even with the strictest observance of technology, it is difficult to guarantee that after some time cracks will not appear on the surface. In addition, such structures cannot be used in rooms with a high level of humidity.
Work order
Gypsum plasterboard suspended ceilings are installed by hanging a finished finishing material to an existing ceiling. Suspension and fastening can be done in one of several ways. Installation is carried out on a suspended structure made of a metal profile, to which sheets of material are attached from below. This process is not particularly difficult, so it is quite possible to do all the work yourself. As already mentioned, a feature of this design is that the ceiling drops by 7-10 centimeters compared to the ceiling level that was originally available, which is not always acceptable for domestic apartments.
Premises with high ceilings allow you to arrange two-level plasterboard structures that are combined with stretch ceilings. Sometimes the height of the room is such that the installation of multi-level structures is allowed.
Water resistant designs
Gypsum plasterboard ceilings, unlike other types of finishing materials, require further finishing. Therefore, after the installation process, it is required to apply putty on them, and then paint. This work can be called very dusty and dirty, but it takes more than one day. Depending on the cost of materials and the quality of work, plasterboard suspended ceilings can cost 500-2300 rubles per square meter. Installation is carried out in 5-10 days. Since the plasterboard ceiling is assembled from separate sheets, shrinkage of the house and temperature deformation can lead to the fact that after 2-3 years the surface is covered with cracks that need to be expanded and then puttied over again. After that, the repair site must be painted, and the entire surface must be painted, otherwise problem areas will be noticeable.
Combination of suspended and stretch ceiling
If you decide to make a suspended plasterboard ceiling, the photo of which you liked the most, you can combine it with a stretch ceiling. To avoid the appearance of cracks in the future, it is best to cover with plasterboard not the entire area of the ceiling, but only part of it, and fill the rest of the space with a stretch ceiling.
Most often this is done. The lower level of the ceiling is made of drywall. This is done along the walls, lamps are built into it, and the rest is covered by a stretch ceiling. You can make some more elements in the center. And the combination of drywall with the gloss of the stretch ceiling makes the room elegant, giving it a unique look. If you want to make your room classicinterior, we can recommend the use of a white matte or glossy stretch ceiling.
Important nuances
It is not recommended to arrange plasterboard ceilings in wet areas, in particular, in bathrooms, pools, and bathrooms. For them, use only moisture resistant material. Therefore, it is usually recommended to install stretch ceilings there. In addition to the fact that these rooms are characterized by a high level of humidity, there is a possibility that the neighbors from above can simply flood you. Repairing a plasterboard ceiling is comparable in cost to installing a new one. In some cases, moisture resistant material is allowed, but the condition of the minimum width of the structure around the perimeter of the room is maintained to ensure that cracks do not start to appear after 3-5 years.
Kitchen option
Gypsum board ceilings in the kitchen are under the constant influence of water and fat vapors released during cooking. If you have to cook a large amount of food in the kitchen at the same time, it is better to use PVC stretch ceilings.
For a small kitchen, you can make single-level designs when a circle of plasterboard is glued in the center. After that, it is painted with a contrasting paint, for example, on a white background, you can make a circle of green, ocher or red. A podium is made symmetrically on the floor, on which a round table should be installed. From the ceiling on a long cord,height-adjustable, hanging lamp. Such plasterboard ceilings in the kitchen, in combination with all other components, allow you to visually stretch the room.
Different color schemes allow you to enrich the design of the bedroom, even very tiny sizes. The middle of the ceiling can be painted with some warm color, for example, ocher or burgundy, making a symmetrical transition of lines to the wall. If you do not want to make the coloring monotonous, then you can try to depict some kind of plot.
Gypsum ceiling lighting
Half ceilings in the hall, photos of which you may really like, can be combined with unusual and carefully thought out lighting. This will ensure that the apartment will be very beautiful. The backlight can be made from spotlights, today they are at the peak of popularity. Their advantage is that they create the illusion of flowing light, while not striking at all. Some suspended ceilings in the hall, photos of which you may be interested in, allow the use of the so-called light cornice. It can be built in neon or LED backlight. Light bulbs, which are located around the perimeter, are hidden from the eyes by means of decorative elements, which gives the room charm and a special entourage.
Features of multi-level ceilings
This solution has become widespread in modern interiors due to the fact that many people want to zone the room without usingany barriers. The transition of the living room to the dining area or the kitchen to the hallway is often visually emphasized by some unusual curves of plasterboard structures or by means of lighting mounted in the ceiling. This is a good way to get rid of the uneven base. A multi-level plasterboard suspended ceiling, the photo of which seems simply amazing, can hide quite significant differences and all kinds of communications.
Combined ceiling
If you experiment with a combination of different technologies, you can combine plasterboard and stretch ceiling. Drywall is so malleable in work that it allows you to design anything. Thanks to the combined ceiling system, you can beautifully zone a large room, and this is simply necessary for a studio apartment in which there are simply no walls.
Combined plasterboard ceiling allows you to create fantastic lighting. The lamps will be at different levels. The lacquered surface of the stretch ceiling, which will be combined with plasterboard, perfectly reflects light, creating a unique composition even when combined with an ordinary light bulb. In addition, this combination of ceiling systems allows you to realize unusual ideas in terms of creating color palettes of particular complexity. The color of each level can be new.
Today, a stretch ceiling in a drywall box is the most popular option. And the use of elements of different colors and shades gives any idea a unique charm.
