If you got a home with perfectly flat ceilings, you are incredibly lucky. And there are not so many such lucky ones, believe me, because in most cases the ceilings require serious finishing work. How to decorate the ceiling so that it is both inexpensive and beautiful? Let's consider and compare the available options to choose the most economical one.
Read in the article
- 1 Criteria for the selection of materials for finishing the ceiling
- 2 Types of ceiling finishes and their features
- 2.1 Stretch ceiling
- 2.2 Wallpaper decoration
- 2.3 Paneling of different materials
- 3 What other options are worth considering?
Criteria for the selection of materials for finishing the ceiling
The requirements for the material of finishing the ceiling will depend on the purpose and characteristics of the room. For example, in the bathroom, it is important that the ceilings are impervious to moisture and do not support mold development.
Installation is required for corridors and hallway built-in lampsand high aesthetics are important for the living room and bedroom. To all this should be added the possibility of facilitated repair and operational safety. And the last important factor is the durability of the finish, that is, the material must resist corrosion, discoloration and other visible signs of destruction as long as possible.
Types of ceiling finishes and their features
Let's see what materials are able to meet these requirements and at the same time not ruin the landlord.
Stretch ceiling
The most popular option right now are stretch ceiling. This is not very surprising - no torment with plastering and whitewashing or painting. The work takes a couple of hours, and the craftsmen do it quickly and very efficiently.
The cost of a stretch ceiling will be around 500 rubles per 1 m2 taking into account the installation and installation of lamps. It is worth adding to the advantages of such ceilings that they are easy to clean and have a large assortment of textured surfaces - from mirror gloss to soft velvet - of your choice. Resolved - we make a tension. But take your time. There are also some nuances that can reverse your decision. First, stretch ceilings are incredibly flammable.
And the second nuance is that tension and suspended structures lower the ceiling height by at least 5 cm.
So in the case of stretch ceilings, the price stands against the risk of fire and lowering the height of the room.
Related article:
Installation of stretch ceilings: do-it-yourself technology of one-, two-level structures, calculation of the required amount of materials, components; features of the installation of canvases from different materials, typical errors.
Wallpaper decoration
You can decorate the ceiling with wallpaper followed by painting. Wallpaper can be non-woven, fiberglass or even cork - of your choice. Fiberglass is one of the most preferred options. Glass fiber have a relief weave that will hide small imperfections in the surface. In addition, they reinforce the plaster, and you will no longer see the mesh of cracks on the ceiling. If you glued the ceiling with fiberglass, you won't tear them off anymore, keep in mind.
Decorating the ceiling with such wallpaper will cost about 100 rubles per 1 m2. Glass fiber can be washed, painted, they are resistant to combustion. They also have a minus, and it lies in the complexity of the gluing work itself. You can do it yourself, but you need to be patient.
Paneling of different materials
The panels will hide even significant imperfections in your ceilings. They are mounted on a crate, so a height loss of 3-5 cm is also inevitable. Why are panels good? They are not as fragile as a stretch ceiling, and are not afraid of cat claws or accidental damage from a dust broom during cleaning. They can also be washed with soapy water, and insulation can be placed under them if necessary.
As for the living room, the issue is controversial, because whatever the panels are, they will divide the ceiling into longitudinal lines, and you will have to put up with this. As for the cost, then PVC panels will cost about 300 rubles per 1 m2, aluminum - almost five times more expensive.
What other options are worth considering?
What's left? Thin foam panels. So in the 90s, almost every second ceiling was decorated. What happened in the end? Five years later, they hopelessly turn yellow, besides, for some reason, they persistently peel off and fall off. Although it must be admitted that their additional property - to insulate the ceiling - is quite valuable.
And some more thoughts on this topic - in the video:
What do you think - which ceiling will be the most durable and cheapest? Share your opinion in the comments!
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