When carrying out repair work in a room, oftenyou have to finish the ceiling, because it is the face of any room, and it is impossible to hide even the slightest flaws in the outer layer. Therefore, this part of the room requires increased attention. How is the ceiling finished with your own hands? What do you need to prepare for this? Let's consider the acceptable materials and features of such work.
High-quality ceiling finishing will make the design of the room complete.
Surface preparation of the ceiling
Before carrying out the main cladding activities, the surface should be carefully prepared, since it is not always perfectly flat. To do this, several steps should be completed:
First, you need to use a spatula to clean the ceiling of the old coating.
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Tips and advice on the design of ceilings
Any work on ceiling restoration is inevitably associated with the following nuances:
- color selection;
- practical room functions;
- Cost of materials;
- conformity of the cladding to the general interior design.
Note: Some ceiling coverings can hide unevenness of the initial base.
The white ceiling in the room makes it morespacious and free. When selecting the material by color and quality, the ceiling space should match the wall cladding in its design; it is not recommended to make too clear edges. However, such surfaces should not be completely identical; here you need to think about the compatibility of colors. Many experts advise adhering to the following recommendations when finishing ceilings:
- lighter shades will make the room freer;
- the varnished outer layer is capable of reflecting the illumination;
- metallic shade will highlight the walls;
- The wood grate is in good harmony with the green finish;
- Light bluish shades imitate the blue of the sky;
- The central part of the ceiling, decorated with a different color, will noticeably expand the space;
- The surfaces painted in one color should be separated by a relief line.
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Features of the ceiling in the bathroom
For decorating the ceiling in bathrooms, it is oftenuse paint that contains silicone and latex. Materials based on chalk and lime are not suitable in this case. Moist fumes will dissolve the outer layer and lead to cracking of the base.
Ceiling priming scheme.Attention! Oil and water-dispersion paints are well suited as a material for the bathroom. Glass wallpaper is used quite often as an option for finishing the ceiling of the bathroom. The advantages of this material:
- do not have harmful effects;
- a special texture allows you to transform any room;
- Do not change external data under adverse effects in the form of chemicals and temperature fluctuations.
Glass fiber wallpaper is often used in the construction ofrepair, they hide all the flaws of the outer layer well. Before pasting the plane, it is worth leveling the base, drying it and applying a primer, if necessary. The finished flooring is treated with acrylic or latex paint, up to 10 such applications are allowed. The ceiling in the bathroom can be decorated with mirrors. These materials are characterized by the following positive nuances:
The mirrors are not afraid of moisture, so they can be safely used in the bathroom.
- Do not be afraid of dampness;
- do not require base leveling;
- simplicity of installation;
- attractive appearance;
- practicality.
Such materials can visually expandspace, they can be made in the following colors: turquoise, bronze, steel, malachite. Ceiling decoration is associated with the use of various materials, each of which has distinctive features, has its own advantages and disadvantages. There is no point in talking about which of the samples will be better. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with their detailed characteristics and qualities. Despite the fact that this method of improving the appearance of ceilings is somewhat old-fashioned, whitewashing the surface is still used. Of course, such treatment of the base does not quite correspond to modern ideas about a cozy and comfortable room. In addition, white is the main color in this option. Return to contents</a>
Coloring of the ceiling: nuances
The coloring of the outer layer is considered to be the mostpractical surface treatment options. As a result of using such materials, you can get any shade, choosing it perfectly for the furniture and the overall interior decor. The paint is used for finishing kitchens and bathrooms. The ceiling of dining rooms can be decorated with wood or plastic, and the bathroom - with tiles.
Scheme of execution of the first and second layersceiling putty. But such flooring will have to be completely replaced with a new one as a result of flooding by neighbors from above. In addition, such ceiling finishing is certainly associated with preliminary leveling of the surface. Otherwise, the paint that has flowed into the seams will not decorate the ceiling at all, but will only emphasize all its shortcomings. What is the scheme for painting the surface?
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Features of the ceiling in the kitchen
The cuisine is unique.Here, food is cooked most of the time, so the ceiling finishing takes a special place. The coating experiences significant loads in the form of constant temperature fluctuations, accumulation of fat, soot and greasy coating on the surface. In addition, the outer layer constantly absorbs odors. And these factors do not have the best effect on the coating itself. An inexpensive option for cladding such a ceiling can be its cladding with ordinary paint or enamel. These paints and varnishes, applied to the base, are completely unpretentious in maintenance, requiring only periodic treatment of the surface with a damp cloth.
Tools needed for alignmentceiling. The kitchen can be decorated with PVC panels, which are distinguished by their affordable price, beauty, variety of textures and shades, ease of installation and unchanged appearance under the influence of moisture and chemicals. Such coatings do not absorb foreign odors and are easy to clean. Ceiling wallpaper is often used for cladding the ceiling. They differ from ordinary canvases in a denser base, which helps them hide any flaws in the outer layer. Ceiling wallpaper does not require preliminary leveling of the surface, they are inexpensive and beautiful. But it is not always possible to choose a suitable option for such canvases, and it is quite difficult to stick them on a plane. Usually, specialists are invited for such work. Return to the table of contents</a>
Features of the design of wooden ceilings
Wood as a natural raw material is considereda completely safe material that is actively used in construction and repair work. Considering the fact that the material breathes, this natural feature must be preserved in its original form. For this reason, wooden surfaces are not finished with plastic panels and tiles. It is advisable to cover such external surfaces with plasterboard or clapboard. The ceiling will look amazing. The finished wooden base can be decorated, for which the outer layer is cleaned and covered with stain and varnish. As a result, the surface is attractive from the outside and its service life is significantly increased.</ ul>
