There are interior details that are always onview. You can't hide them, which means they should look perfect. One of these details is the ceiling. Even a small defect on it can spoil the impression of the room's design. Today, manufacturers offer a wide range of materials with which you can give your ceiling an exquisite look, but they are all quite expensive. Many people ask how to decorate the ceiling with their own hands using affordable budget funds?
Scheme of application of decorative coating on the ceilingplaster. There are many ideas for giving the ceiling a new life. Usually, homemade decorations do not require significant costs, they can be used by almost anyone who wants to make their home original.
Decorating in standard ways
Decorating the ceiling with your own hands can be done in several ways:
- decorative plaster;
- stucco molding or its imitation;
- photo wallpapers;
- painting.
To get an idea of each decoration method, it is necessary to consider them in more detail. Return to the table of contents</a>Finishing with decorative plaster TodayThere are two types of plaster that can be used both for finishing walls and for decorating ceilings. Structural decorative plaster is a ready-made mass of white color. It is applied to the ceiling in an even layer, and then the desired relief is formed.
Tools for finishing the ceiling. The following tools are required for the work:
- special spatula;
- platens for decorative plasters;
- color (if necessary).
If desired, you can use structural plastertint it in any color that matches the interior, and then apply it to the ceiling. After applying a layer of the solution, rollers and combs are used. They create the desired relief on the surface. The pattern can be anything: imitation of wood, stone, marble, geometric patterns and much more. If the skills for working with structural plaster are not enough, it is advisable to use a textured material. Such plaster does not require additional processing, the relief appears on the surface itself during the drying process. The algorithm for working with such material is extremely simple: you need to apply the mixture to the ceiling with a spatula and wait for it to dry. Then the surface can be painted in any desired color. Return to the table of contents</a>Imitation of stucco molding made of polyurethane Nobody willThere is no denying that stucco molding can give a room a very rich and sophisticated look. Natural stucco molding is made of gypsum, and only a specially trained person can apply it to the surface. Nowadays, there is an excellent replacement for gypsum material - imitation stucco molding made of polyurethane.
Scheme of gluing photo wallpaper on the ceiling. Decorative polyurethane elements have many advantages, among which are:
- durability;
- moisture resistance;
- light weight;
- Ease of installation.
Several types of imitation stucco include:decorative elements. These are moldings used to decorate the joints of walls and ceilings, corners placed in the corners of ceiling slabs, and rosettes that decorate the places where lamps and chandeliers are attached. All of them can have different designs - from floral motifs and patterns to geometric shapes or ethnic-style decorations. To attach polyurethane elements to the ceiling, you will need special glue or liquid nails. Return to contents</a>Decorating with photo wallpaper and painting OriginalYou can decorate the ceiling with photo wallpaper. Today, this is one of the most standard and simple ways to decorate ceilings. Modern photo wallpapers are of good quality, demonstrating interesting plots, clear images and a variety of themes. In any specialized shopping center, you can choose the decor you like or order it from printing centers. Photo wallpaper studios also carry out orders for printing according to the customer's sketches. In order to decorate the ceiling, air-themed wallpapers are best suited. These can be plots such as a sunset, a starry or cloudy sky, tree branches against the background of clouds, space, etc. In the case when the style of the room does not match the photo wallpaper, the decor can be done using painting. Usually, the painting is located in the corners and in the center of the ceiling and does not take up a large area. Even a person far from artistic creativity can cope with such work. The easiest way to apply painting is using stencils, which can either be purchased in a store or made by yourself by cutting out the desired patterns on a sheet of cardboard or thick paper. The decoration is applied through the stencil using a sponge or a brush with a small pile. The stencil itself is attached to the ceiling with masking tape, and then paint is applied from its edges to the center using the poke method. You can decorate the surface without a stencil. For example, this method creates an imitation of clouds in the sky. The procedure is as follows:
Create your own ceiling decorIt is not difficult at all with your hands, but before decorating the ceiling, you need to think through all the details and the decor's compliance with the room's style. If the decoration is chosen correctly, it will delight guests and family members with its originality for a long time.</ ul>
