The ceiling is the most visible part of the interiorpremises. Many people no longer want to have just smooth white ceilings, they want something original. A two-level plasterboard ceiling allows you to make your wishes come true.
Two-level ceilings allow you to separatespace into the necessary zones, make the room more spacious, visually increase its height. Drywall is a great material for experiments. With its help, you can create a real work of art on the ceiling. A two-level plasterboard ceiling is one of the options for a modern and beautiful interior. But how to do it yourself?
Material selection
When choosing a material for creating a multi-level ceiling, the main conditions are the flexibility (technological ability) of the material and the ability to provide a smooth, durable surface.
Drawing of the frame of a two-level ceiling.Drywall is exactly such a building material. It is two layers of thick cardboard, between which hardened gypsum mass with filler and some additives to improve properties is distributed. Drywall is sold in the form of sheets with standard sizes: width - 120 cm; length - 2.5 and 3 m; thickness - 6, 9 and 12.5 mm. Drywall of the GKL brand is mainly used for suspended ceilings. This material has a smooth, even surface, fairly high heat-insulating and sound-absorbing properties. It is easy to cut, drill and cover with any materials for final finishing. For rooms with high humidity (bathrooms), it is recommended to use moisture-resistant drywall of the GKLV brand. Return to contents</a>
Features of gypsum board construction
Due to the fact that plasterboard sheets havelow bending strength and tend to sag under their own weight, the plasterboard ceiling must be secured to a sufficiently strong suspended frame. The frame is made of two types of profiles: guides and ceiling profiles. The guides have a U-shaped profile and are produced in the PN28x27 grade, i.e. 28 mm wide and 27 mm high. The purpose of these profiles is to secure the suspended structure to the wall and set the direction for the ceiling profiles.
Layout diagram for a two-level ceiling.To create a frame grid and to fasten the plasterboard over the entire area, C-shaped ceiling profiles are used. They are produced in the PP60x27 brand, i.e. 60 mm wide and 27 mm high. Metal profiles of both brands are available in lengths of 275, 300, 400 and 450 cm, which makes it possible to choose the optimal length taking into account the dimensions of the room. Special fasteners are used to strengthen the frame. The main ones are hangers that provide fastening of the frame to the ceiling. The most common hangers are in the form of a metal strip, in the center of which there is a platform with a hole for fastening to the ceiling, and on the sides having perforated sections. Ceiling grids are fastened at the intersection with a crab-type fastener, and between themselves, when increasing the length, with a U-shaped fastener 30-40 mm long. Return to contents</a>
Features of two-level structures
Two-level ceilings differ in shape and height of location. The shape is largely determined by its purpose. We can recommend some basic types of such ceilings.
If the installation of a two-level ceiling is made ofplasterboard provides one of the levels in the form of a circle, then you should mark the ceiling in advance. The simplest form of a two-level ceiling to install is the second level in the form of a step on the edge of the ceiling along its entire perimeter. Such a design is usually used to create lighting using built-in lamps along the perimeter of the structure. Zoning of the room with the help of the ceiling can be done using the corner design of a two-level plasterboard ceiling. In this case, the main surface is single-level, and in the allocated corner a second level of the required size is made. Usually the shape of such a section is chosen to be semicircular, oval or rectangular. In large rooms, to redistribute lighting or for decorative purposes, a division of levels in the center of the room can be made. The second level is made in the form of a circle, oval, etc. Return to the table of contents</a>
Step-by-step instruction: marking of the ceiling installation
In order to, it is necessary first of allmake the correct marking of the walls and ceiling for installing the frame. First, mark the walls for attaching the guide profile of the first level frame (closest to the surface of the main ceiling). First of all, it should be taken into account that the suspended structure should be parallel to the floor, therefore, it is necessary to take into account the actual deviation in the height of the walls at different points in the room. The first mark is made in the corner where the wall has the lowest height. The mark is placed at a distance of 7-8 cm from the ceiling. Then such a mark is placed in another corner of the wall, taking into account its actual height. A straight line is beaten off between the marks using a construction cord painted with pigment. The opposite wall is marked in the same way, and then the lines are connected by drawing lines on adjacent walls. This line indicates the lower boundary of the guide profile when it is attached to the wall. Similarly, mark the walls for the second level of the ceiling.
Installation diagram of the first level of a two-level systemceiling. Next, the shape and location of the second level of the suspended ceiling are marked on the ceiling. In this case, straight lines are beaten off with a painted cord. To mark a circle, its center is marked; the end of the cord is fixed in it, and with its help a circle of the required radius is drawn. It should be remembered that the marking indicates the place of attachment of the suspension, therefore, the line (circle) should be shifted relative to the actual size of the second level of the ceiling by half the width of the suspension bar into the depth of this level. The installation of ceiling profiles is marked by drawing parallel lines on the ceiling in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The first line is drawn at a distance of 25-30 cm from the wall, and the rest are in increments of 50-60 cm. Along the lines on the ceiling, it is necessary to make marks for drilling holes for the suspensions. The first mark is made at a distance of 10-15 cm from the wall, then in increments of 25-30 cm. On the circles of the marking of the second level, the distance between the marks is 15-20 cm. Return to the table of contents</a>
Installation of guide profiles
Installation diagram of the second level of a two-levelceiling. First, the PN profiles of the first ceiling level frame are installed. Holes are drilled in the base of the profiles: the first at a distance of 10-15 cm from the edge, then after 60-70 cm. Through these holes, the places for drilling holes in the wall are marked. Using a hammer drill or an electric drill, holes with a diameter of 8 mm are made in the wall, and dowels are inserted into them. Guide profiles are fixed to the dowels with screws. In this way, the profiles are fixed along the entire perimeter of the room. Before fixing the profile, a sealing tape with an adhesive layer is glued to the outer surface of its base. The profiles of the second level are fixed according to the corresponding markings similarly to the first level. With an angular arrangement of the second level, the PN profile is installed only along the length and width of the platform. With a central arrangement of the second ceiling level, guide profiles are not installed. Return to contents</a>
Installation of ceiling profiles and installation of electrical wiring
First, hangers are attached to the ceiling.To do this, holes are made in the marked places and dowels are inserted. The hangers of the frames of both levels are fixed with screws in the dowels. Then the ceiling profiles of the first level are mounted. The PS profiles of the same length are installed strictly parallel in one direction (parallel to the smaller wall). The ends of the profiles are inserted into the PN profile on the wall and fixed in them with self-tapping screws. The location of the central line of the PS profiles should coincide with the marking on the ceiling. Between the fixed elements, sections of the PS profile are installed perpendicularly. They are fixed in a cross joint using a "crab" fastener. All ceiling profiles are fixed to the corresponding hangers.
Diagram of correct use of connectorsfor plasterboard. Rectilinear second-level ceiling profiles are attached in a similar manner. To install a round or oval second level, the PS profile is bent along the desired trajectory. In order to bend it along an arc, triangular cuts are made in its side walls with a hacksaw 10-15 cm apart. The curved element is attached to the corresponding hangers using self-tapping screws. Before installing the plasterboard, it is necessary to mount the entire electrical circuit for built-in and other lamps. The wires must be gathered into a bundle and placed in a corrugated hose. The corresponding wiring is made to the places where the built-in lamps are attached. Return to the table of contents</a>
Installation of drywall
from plasterboard is possible only with the rightCutting of plasterboard sheets. Sheets are cut on the floor in a horizontal position. First, the material for the first level is marked and cut. It is cut according to the marked dimensions. Rounded cuts are made with a jigsaw. The plasterboard is fixed to the frame using self-tapping screws. The plasterboard sheets of the second ceiling level are cut. Holes for installing lamps are marked and cut. All figured shapes are cut with a jigsaw. The second ceiling level is fixed on hangers. The gap between the ceiling levels is closed with plasterboard strips. Its bending along the circumference is made by soaking the material and slowly bending it according to the template. In this state, the material should dry. Return to the table of contents</a>
Required Tools
If there is a need for plasterboard, then the following tool is required:
- electric drill;
- perforator;
- jig saw electric;
- Grinder;
- Bulgarian;
- hacksaw for metal;
- vise;
- Screwdriver;
- a hammer;
- pliers;
- screwdriver;
- knife;
- scissors for metal;
- putty knife;
- bit;
- level;
- plumb bob;
- twine building;
- roulette;
- line meter.
A two-level plasterboard ceiling will decorate any room. It looks modern and elegant. You can install such a structure yourself, with a little patience and accuracy.
