When it comes to finishing ceiling surfaces,the first material that immediately comes to mind is plasterboard. With its help you can not only, but also create a unique design. The main advantage of this material is that even if you do not have the skills to work with it, you can easily learn how to do it. Just before you make plasterboard with your own hands, you should familiarize yourself with the technology of the process. Even in a small room, be it a bedroom or a living room, with the help of such a design it is possible to divide the space into zones.
Marking the ceiling for plasterboard.
Single-level ceilings from plasterboard with own hands: material calculation
Starting to produce such works, especially thatAs for beginners, it is best to make a plan for yourself. It will be easier to act on it, and you will be able to see all the mistakes and shortcomings right away. By the way, the ability to plan your activities significantly reduces the time for installation, the process will not drag on. In general, the entire process of decorating ceilings should go through the following stages:
Installation diagram of the second level of a two-level ceiling.
- training;
- the creation of a framework based on metal profiles;
- installation of GCR;
- finishing work of the received design;
- putty ceiling;
- ceiling decoration;
- installation of light.
Each stage has its own activities thatare mandatory to perform so that the plasterboard ceiling is made correctly. As already mentioned, the correct calculation helps to save time, so you should know what materials will be useful in this process:
- gypsum board (there are special sheets designed for these purposes);
- metal guide profile "UD-27" and bearing profile "CD-60";
- U-shaped suspension;
- cross fastening under the name "crab";
- straight fasteners;
- plastic dowel and self-tapping screw 0.6 x 4 cm;
- galvanized self-tapping screw for metals with a cross section of 1.2 cm;
- screw 4.5 cm.
The amount of the listed materials must be determined in a specific case separately. After all, each design will have its own consumption, which will also be affected by the size of the room.
Single-level plasterboard ceiling.I would like to say a few words about the plasterboard itself. For the ceiling, it is better to choose a material with a thickness of 9.5 or 12.5 mm, and the first sheets are preferable, since their light weight simplifies assembly and installation. If you make a plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen with your own hands, it is better to give preference to fire-resistant or moisture-resistant grades of material. For bathrooms, you should choose a marking with high resistance to moisture. After the structure is ready, it should be processed, and for this you will need:
- serpyanka with a width of 5 cm;
- priming mixture;
- gypsum plaster for finishing;
- sandpaper "0";
- Grid for grinding surfaces.
A few words about purchasing materials.When creating plasterboard ceilings, it should be remembered that there is always such a thing as a defect in the material - breakage, incorrect cut, etc. Therefore, when calculating the required amount, it is better to take with a reserve (approximately 5%), and not tightly. As for the profiles, the "UD" are taken, focusing on the perimeter of the room. The same amount will be needed to make jumpers. "CD" are designed for fastening to "PE" with a step of 6 cm. The sections of the supporting profile are mounted first of all at a distance of 30 cm from the walls, that is, two strips will be attached along the side walls of the room. Further, each subsequent section of the profile goes at a distance of 60 cm, but it can be less. To calculate how many CD-60 you need, you need to multiply the length of the room by the number of rows obtained. Return to the table of contents</a>
Mounting the frame: recommendations
Ceiling frame diagram for broken shapesplasterboard sheets. After the material has been purchased and delivered to the location, you can proceed to the first stage of creation. First of all, markings are made on the surfaces. This process should be accompanied by the use of a level. I would like to immediately note that it is best not only to mark, but also to carry out all the work together with a companion. This will help to see all the irregularities and errors, besides, despite the relative lightness, plasterboard is not so easy to constantly hold in your hands. Controlling the markings with a level, control points are placed along the perimeter of the room. And here it is necessary to immediately note a very important point: plasterboard ceilings are lowered no lower than 30 mm. You should also remember about lighting fixtures. If spotlights are planned, the ceiling should be lowered to the height of the device. Next, the obtained points are connected with a line. In this case, specialists use a special painting thread, which leaves a mark when in contact with the wall. The ceiling is marked for direct hangers and load-bearing profiles. After this, following the contour, the guide profile is attached. For this, dowels are used, which are screwed in at a distance of 30-45 cm from each other using a drill. After that, straight hangers are attached at a distance of 60 cm according to the markings. Each end is lowered down, exactly 90 °, to form the letter "P". After that, the "tsedesh" profiles are mounted to them. It is worth noting that the usual length of the profile is about 3-4 m, so sometimes it is necessary to join them using a connector. "Crabs" are mounted on the supporting profiles at a distance of 60 cm from each other. I would like to note a very important point: all connections of profiles and fasteners must be carried out at a 90 ° angle. Wiring under plasterboard ceilings is carried out as follows. After the frame for the ceiling is ready, you should start wiring for lighting. The entire branching system is hidden in corrugated pipes and secured to the ceiling with clamps. Depending on the lighting layout, a loop of wire is released at each point. Return to Contents</a>
Installation of drywall yourself: recommendations
Scheme of installation of profiles on the wall and ceiling.Regardless of the size of the room, first of all, solid sheets are attached. After laying the first row, the second is done in the same way, but with an offset. That is, the joints in the first row will be covered with the material of the second, but only in such a way that there is no less than an overlap of one profile. When working around the perimeter of the room, it is important to know that plasterboard on the ceilings is laid in such a way that there is a distance of about 0.5 cm to the walls. This is done so that temperature and humidity expansion of the material do not affect the structure. The absence of such a gap will lead to the formation of cracks in the ceiling. After the ceiling is finished, you should use a drill with an appropriate nozzle to create holes for lighting fixtures. Then, the electrical wiring is brought out into them. Return to the table of contents</a>
Ceiling surface finish
Scheme of puttying seams on a plasterboard ceiling.After all the above works are completed, it remains to do the finishing touches. To do this, a primer mixture is applied to the plasterboard ceiling using a roller. As soon as it dries, the surface is pasted over with serpyanka for reinforcement. Next, putty is prepared, which will be applied to the ceiling with a spatula. Its layer should be 1.5-2 mm. After it dries, the ceiling surface is carefully sanded using a mesh, and then with sandpaper. Then the finishing primer is applied. After the ceilings have completely dried, you can do the finishing. Such a plasterboard ceiling is ready for wallpapering or painting. If you paint the ceiling, it is better to choose acrylic, latex or water-based paints. But here is a little advice: if you want to use matte paint, it is better that the surface is not putty. But then it will be applied in several layers. But for glossy paints, the ceiling surface must be perfectly smooth. As for wallpaper, there is no need to choose a specific type. All wallpaper fits perfectly on plasterboard surfaces. And how to install spotlights in ceilings? At one of the stages of wiring, loops remained, which now need to be thinned out and the insulation cleaned off their edges by about 2-2.5 cm. Next, the terminals and lamps are connected. To do this, you need to press the springs on the body of the device and install it in the corresponding hole. Then screw the bulb into the base. Why spotlights? In fact, drywall is not that durable, and if you hang a heavy chandelier on the ceiling, there is a chance that it will not last long. Return to contents</a>
How to make the ceiling on several levels with your own hands?
Scheme of ceiling with illumination.Ceilings on several levels are made a little differently than the previous option. But at the same time, such work is quite feasible independently. In general, if we judge objectively, then this design option simply assumes a decorative form for each level. Here, the main problematic point is the method of bending the drywall. To solve this issue, you can use either a dry or wet method. In the first case, grooves are made on the bending side. In the second option, a roller is used that pierces the surface of the drywall, and also simultaneously wets it with water. As soon as the sheet gets wet, it is given the necessary shape. If it is necessary to create steps on the ceiling, then the material is ground at an angle in those places where there will be a bend. In general, installing a plasterboard ceiling should not cause any particular difficulties. Everything is quite elementary and simple. Of course, it is better to do this work not by yourself, but with a partner. Firstly, this will significantly speed up the process, and secondly, it is more fun. In any case, now you know exactly how to make a plasterboard ceiling. Good luck!</ ul>
