IN modern interior Suspended ceilings occupy an honorable place. They are of a wide variety of forms and mounted from different finishing materials. Their undoubted dignity is simple installation at a minimum execution.

Features

When plastering from builders, a certain accumulated experience is required. This process cannot be carried out without preparation. But to put the frame on the ceiling in the presence of a minimum of tools can almost everyone. The main thing is to have in Arsenal: Drill, Lobzik, Screwdriver and Level. It should be noted that there is a type of ceilings that requires attention of professionals. This is a system of stretch ceilings. Installation is carried out using special equipment, heat gun. House master It can independently mount the suspended ceiling system from plasterboard, plastic, lining. And also master the ceiling design "Armstrong".

To properly choose the type of ceiling cover, you need to consider such factors:

  • functionality;
  • aesthetics;
  • technical and operational aspects.

When determining the functional characteristics of the suspended structures, instructions and technical sheets from the manufacturer should be used. They are described in detail how to carry out installation, for what type of premises are different types of ceiling. IN technical descriptions Examples of calculations of structural features are given, as well as tables with all data. Therefore, specialists have developed approved documents in which one or another type of ceiling coating is more suitable for any premises.

You need to choose not only the material for installation, but also to develop a ceiling configuration. The carrier frame must clearly perform its functions.

The choice of the type of ceiling significantly affects:

  • need to install the ventilation system;
  • laying communications for connecting electricity;
  • conditioning;
  • the need for specific properties of the material (sound absorption, fire safety, impact resistance);
  • lifecy and possibility of replacing individual elements.

Each consumer has a list of their requirements, especially aesthetic and designer. But there are generally accepted, from manufacturers of suspended ceiling systems. These include functionality, moisture resistance, thermal insulation, operational period. On them and you need to navigate.

Acoustics is a way to distribute sound. For office premises, this is a very important criterion. Low noise levels have a beneficial effect on the workflow and increases productivity. There are special acoustic slabs from German manufacturers who absorb well sound. Their use is justified in rooms with an elevated noise level.

Suspended ceilings can provide free access to communications, pipes, ventilation system, heating, fire alarm. To eliminate the problem, it is enough to remove the decorative ceiling plates that will provide access to the ceiling overlap. Using a suspended ceiling, you can easily hide defects and base cracks. Work on installation, dismantling and leaving less time-consuming, if compared with other types of finishes. The suspension system makes it possible to arrange more lamps and absorbs noise.

Development of exclusive design ceilings with different, sometimes bizarre form, can do the owner very expensive. But she will be the only one in her way. Modern materials allow you to make the cellular structure of the suspended ceiling almost inconspicuous. You can order a different design of the plates, and then collect the intricate individual drawing on the ceiling.

Positive sides Ceiling structures are as follows:

  • wide defects and disadvantages of the base. It is relevant when conducting repair work In old buildings, where the ceilings are usually shuffled. Over time, the finishing layer went cracked and even somewhere could fall off. This type of coating must be completely folded and apply a solution again;
  • building materials manufacturers offer many design solutions, shaped and design of ceilings. The cost depends on the customer's estimate: from inexpensive to exclusive solutions;
  • highly big choice Coatings are glass ceiling plates, plastic, metal, drywall, from wood. There are brilliant and matte ceilings, as well as with 3D effect;

  • no need to disassemble the entire ceiling to replace part of the coating;
  • light in care. Sufficiently wet wipes, besides, coatings have dust-repellent properties;
  • in the interpochor space, you can lay communication, wiring, pipes, ventilation;
  • suspended ceilings involve the use of a variety of lighting devices, such as raster lamps, point, LED system, chandeliers;
  • large service life. Frame elements are given a guarantee of 15 years of use. When leaving, the elements of the suspension system serve longer;
  • possess thermal insulation properties, absorb the sound, fireproof, do not depend on a sharp change of temperatures.

The negative side of the ceiling structures consist in the following points:

  • reducing the distance from the floor to the ceiling. Suspended construction, as a rule, holds on the spokes, the length of which is 25 cm. In small-sized apartments, it will be very noticeable to reduce the height of the room;
  • high price level relative to other materials. Bicycle the ceiling is cheaper, taking into account the development of the construction industry, it is better to choose more expensive and durable material. Each customer is committed to individuality, and this can be achieved using modern solutions;
  • high humidity fear. In the case of flooding it will be necessary to replace decorative coating and carrier elements.

Materials

The suspended ceiling consists of a metal frame that occupies the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe base, and ceiling plates attached to the supporting structures.

Plates can have different types of compound:

  • Cells. The entire ceiling is divided into squares or rectangles, which are behind the plates behind the plates.
  • Tile. Mostly used in office space.
  • Panels. The panel is taken as a decorative element in the form of a rectangle width over 30 cm.
  • Cassette. Squares of the frame design are closed by paneling of the same size.

  • Reiki. When installing, they use decorative rails different lengths and widths.
  • Solid ceiling.Most often collected from sheets of plasterboard.
  • Stretch ceiling. Used PVC films.

Decorative finish consists of different materials:

  • Sheets of plasterboard.They make it possible to create a perfectly smooth coating that can be splashing, caught with wallpaper, paint, apply decorative plaster. With the help of plasterboard sheets, ceilings of different levels and geometric shapes appear in the interior. Plasterboard is environmentally friendly, corresponds to sanitary standards. Its minuses include the fact that it is afraid of the conditions of high humidity and needs the finish coating.
  • Plastic panels. They are made from polycarbonate. Surrounding plastic Ceilkov - This is a wonderful replacement of glass panels. Such a ceiling is easy to install, moisture resistant, racks to mechanical effects, is easily cleaned.

  • Metal. These are aluminum or steel rails, cassettes, panels. They can be matte or glossy, with a mirror coating.
  • Wood. Any product made of natural wood is a pledge of quality and durability. Wood products will never come out of fashion, but their big minus is a high cost. Manufacturers offer to apply a cheapest way in the finish. The use of chipboard and MDF plates, the surface of which is covered with patterns that simulate natural wood. You can find plates covered with veneer.

Frames

Before starting to install, you should calculate the number of materials, to purchase a tool, process the base and put markup.

The root is made of steel galvanized profiles. It is not afraid of moisture, since the profile is protected by zinc. Ceiling planks (60x27 mm) and guides (27x28 mm), as well as the suspensions, which will keep the design: butterflies, couplings, and anchor suspensions, connecting elements will be needed for the ceiling planks or plates. For consolidation, you need to purchase self-tapping screws and polypropylene dowels.

Instruments

Basic tools for self-mounting frame structures are as follows:

  • corner grinding;
  • perforator;
  • laser level;
  • roulette, pencil, line;
  • construction knife and sawdust on metal or wood;
  • rule;
  • plumb;

  • scissors for metal;
  • protective glasses;
  • hammer with a nail);
  • pliers, crimping passatats;
  • hoven for metal with fine tooth;
  • shooting, sewer.

The level is needed in order to apply marking to install the guide element. The rule is used with plasterboard sheets. After installing plasterboard, it will be required to further finish. Tools and materials that may need:

  • ribbon for reinforcing seams;
  • tape for sealing;
  • primer solution;
  • putty;
  • malyary roller and brush;
  • putty knife;
  • abrasive sheet number 240.

How to calculate the flow?

The norms of the costs of the ceiling "Armstrong"

Knowing the cost of consumption, you can:

  • independently calculate the number of required materials;
  • calculate approximate cost procurement;
  • make a estimate;
  • select the budget for work.

On the example of the ceiling of the square form with a total area of \u200b\u200b100m², we will be calculated. The length of the guide strip is 3.6 m. It is mounted in a step of 1.2 m. To find out the right amount, we divide the ceiling width of 10 m per mounting step (1.2 m). It turns out 8.33 rows of carriers. We multiply the length of the room 10 m per number of rows. Almost 84 m, and these are 28 pieces of carrier profiles. The transverse bar of 1.2 m is raised in a step of 60 cm. We repeat like the calculation: we learn the number of rows (10 m length divide by 0.6 m mounting step). We have almost 17 of them. In the route meters it turns out 167. And in pieces it turns out almost 140 (167 mm, it is necessary to divide by 1.2 m - the length of the plank).

Guides 0.6 m are set in increments of 1.2 m. We carry out the calculation similarly and it turns out that it will take 84 pounds. m rail. Their number will be 140 pieces. The suspensions are put on the planks of 3.6 m in increments of 1.2 m. On 1 m² ceiling will need 0.7 pieces of suspension. The angular profile is calculated along the perimeter of the room, its length is 3 m. On 1mqm you need 0.4 p. m.

With these calculations, you can calculate the expense rack ceilingsAcoustic. Do not forget that this is averaged calculation. In any estimate, it is better to lay 7-10 additional interest so that there are no unpleasant situations. Take into account the following factors:

  • premises form;
  • the possibility of location of the regions diagonally;
  • cutting plates;
  • percentage of marriage.

Ceiling standards for plasterboard sheets

We take for an example of a ceiling with a length of 10 m and a width of 10 m. The size of the ceiling drywall 2500x1200x9.5 mm. As a result of calculations for work, such materials will be required:

  • plasterboard - 100 m²;
  • cD profile - 87 pieces;
  • uD profile - 14 pieces;
  • suspension 60/27 - 160 pieces;
  • connector longitudinal - 70 pieces;
  • condition coupling - 160 pieces;
  • ceiling dowel - 1600 pieces;
  • self-sore "flea" - 900 pieces;
  • dowel 6x40 - 200 pieces;
  • spacek - 40 kg;
  • fiberglass tape - 130 pounds. m.

Installation

Installation of the suspended ceiling of plasterboard

The first thing to do is find an assistant. Alone to mount the sheets of drywall is very difficult, you need a substrate. It is better to start with a simple single-level ceiling preferably a small area.

  • Preparation for mounting. You need to carefully examine the walls and ceilings, remove everything that can interfere. Put communication, close the cracking in the ceiling base.
  • Place the ceiling. At this step you need to decide on the lighting devices and their connection. When using point light luminaires, the ceiling is lowered by 3-4 cm below their total length, and during the operation of raster - by 5-10 cm. It is not possible to look at the degree of curvature of the old ceiling, prevent such errors with the new one. Using the level to find the lowest angle from which the markup will begin. Drawing the corners, the rule measure the solid horizontal line on the walls. This is the bottom line of the UD profile.

  • Installation frame elements . Krepim on the perimeter guide profile. To do this, at a distance of 30 cm, perforator make holes for dowels. Screw the screws on the tree in them. The length of the dowel plug must be at least 40 mm. CD profile is installed in 60 cm increments. They are 3 and 4 meters. To give a rigging frame, you need to use suspensions for rack profiles with a step of fastening 40 cm.
  • Communication laying and selection of place for the lamp. To install a point lamp, you need to make a hole in the drywall. Not allowed to get into the profile. In the case of the chandelier, it is attached to the base or guide profile. The profile must be further enhanced by suspension. Wires fit into a special corrugated pipe. Communications for an overhead luminaire are displayed through a hole in the drywall.

  • Heat insulation. Frame design can and need to be insulated with sheets mineral Wat. It not only serves as thermal insulation, but also absorbs the sound.
  • Fastening sheets of plasterboard. Knowing the width between the walls, you need to calculate how many sheets you need and how many pieces. Cut sheets with a building knife or a plasterboard sawmill. Secure self-tavern for metal sheets GLC with a step of 25 cm. Heads fasteners Complete into plasterboard so that they do not rust over time. Subsequently, they will close the putty. At the joint of two sheets glue a special tape and covered with a plaster mixture. After complete drying, the seams should be sutured. The whole surface is necessarily ground so that the finishing finish is better to hold.

Installation of the suspended design of the type "Armstrong"

  • Marking and circuit drawing. As in the previous case, you first need to make a scheme for the location of the structures. Then proceed to the markup. The profiles in such a system are not attached to the ground, but along the markup lines the wizard is faster, where carrier profiles and the remaining jumpers will be located.
  • To mount the suspension ceiling, it is necessary omit at least 15 cm. This is a constructive minimum clearance for laying communications and installation of lamps. You can also set the insulation in this space. Most convenient way Place the wall is to use a laser level. Instead, you can use ordinary bubble levels.

  • Laying communications.Before starting to mount the frame, you need to implement all the work related to the electrical wiring. For example, if it is known that the lighting device will be large, then the place of its attachment must be additionally strengthened by the suspensions.
  • Installing a frame. After completing all the work, you can move to the installation of profiles. Corner profiles are attached to concrete bases with a dowel. Their diameter is 6 mm, they are set with a step of 30 cm throughout the perimeter. IN wooden base The angle is fixed with screws on a tree. Their length is 30 cm.

If it is planned to sow the walls of the room with sheets of GKK, then an additional horizontal profile is put into the metal wall. This is done for the rigidity of the construction. This extra profile creates a wall corner. According to the laid lines, you need to fix the attachment set (suspension, butterfly, knitting knitting). 1 m² requires one set of suspensions. In those places where lamps are planned, you can put additional fasteners.

The supporting profiles (3600) are put on the willed corners and fastened with suspensions. The distance between them is 1.2 or 0.6 m. It depends on the drawn scheme. All work must be controlled by level. Fastened bearing must be located strictly horizontally. The hooks of the suspensions are slightly pressed by pliers so that the carriers have been well. The carriers of the 1200 are set in 60 cm increments. They are included in the slots, which are located on profiles 3600, and snap. Some masters are bend them, but it is optional. Frame and so will be hard.

  • Installation of ceiling plates. After all the work on the installation of the frame structure is completed, lamps and decorative plates are installed. Electrical wires are summarized in advance to the desired square, where the lighting device will be located. And the lamp is connected using terminal blocks. First install whole plates. They do not attach anything, just put on the prepared frame. As a rule, extreme cells may not coincide with the size of the plates, so the trimming is needed. The plates are easily sawmed with a hacksaw, and after put in the holes.

After their installation, the installation of the ceiling can be considered completed. Additional finish is not required. This is the most simple scheme Styling plates, but there are more complex options when the plates are stacked diagonally or with a shift. Bearing elements allow you to perform a frame of different configurations. Choosing such a ceiling, the master gets the opportunity to do on its own design.After all, these coatings can be painted in different colors, combine each other.

It should be noted this type of panels as LED lamps. These are panels that are similar to the screen are covered with matte film. They are designed for ceiling outboard and have standard size 600x600 mm. In such panels are built in very powerful LEDswhich spread bright but soft light. It is enough to have one such lamp so in the room to create daytime diffused light.

Not everyone boasts beautiful, smooth ceiling coatings in an apartment or house. Many are faced with the problem of alignment of old concrete Ceilkov. One of the optimal alignment options is a suspended ceiling. It is worth noting that the design and installation of the suspended ceiling is characterized by high complexity, therefore, before proceeding to perform this work, it is necessary to prepare thoroughly.

However, if for plastering the ceiling you will need possession of the skills of performing this work, then anyone who knows how to use a drill, a screwdriver, an electrolovka can be installed the suspension ceiling.

Features

To begin with, we will understand with the concept of "suspended ceiling." It is clear from the name that it is a specific framework design, which is installed on the usual ceiling coating using special materials. It performs different functions, the main one is decorative.

In addition, suspended ceilings can serve as sound insulation, an additional insulation.

The suspension design is capable of changing the overall appearance of the ceiling, embody the design ideas. The creation of a suspended ceiling belongs to one of the easiest and most simple and inexpensive ways Alignment of the ceiling coating that can be carried out without the help of specialists. Another advantage of such a design is the ability to create stunning multi-tiered, curly ceilings that can be advantageously highlish by different illumination options.

The ceiling can hide obvious disadvantages (irregularities, cracks, pipes, etc.), Get rid of noise (especially relevant for people who prefer not to hear noisy neighbors, from pets or children of neighbors), it does not darken over time, not covered by cracks, unlike conventional coatings.

Despite the fact that the procedure for mounting the suspended ceiling is quite difficult and requires the cost of time, many prefer to mount the suspension ceiling themselves. It can really be done by yourself, knowing the nuances. Before starting work, it should be assessed how appropriate to install the suspension ceiling. You must take into account factors such as the occurrence of condensate under construction, the likelihood of the appearance of rodents, insects in space between the usual and suspended ceiling.

You should also understand that the installation of such a ceiling will visually reduce the height of the room.

If you do not have doubt about choosing, you can begin preparation for installation.

First you should familiarize yourself with the varieties of this design. The suspension ceiling is a system of suspensions and profiles that are installed on a regular ceiling. On the created construction, then fasten the material that will be the ceiling. To date, there are a wide variety of materials that differ in structure, design, texture and color, thanks to which these masterpieces can be created.

Most often to create a suspended ceiling use GLCs, plastic panels, wood wall panels, tiles and other materials. There are several varieties of suspended ceiling. It happens with a rack, cassette, solid, lattice, stitched. Most of the suspended ceilings are installed on the design mounted from wooden planks, metal.

Pros and cons

Suspended ceilings have a number of advantages and disadvantages. Before starting repairs, you should familiarize yourself with them to be prepared for the result.

The benefits of suspended ceilings include:

  • The fast and affordable way of hiding the minuses of the main ceiling. This item is especially relevant for those who wish to give a good form of ceiling in old rooms with problem areas, for example, with the presence of deep cracks, depressing due to the partial absence of layers of plaster. The installation of the suspended ceiling will help save on dismantling and re-installing the plastering layer.
  • Availability and variety of materials. For installation, you can choose the material based on the quality, cost, texture, color gamut, Own preferences.

  • No restrictions color solutions, texture. Suspended ceilings make it possible to embody different ideas of designers, turning the coating into a unique element of the apartment. Skillful use of backlight will help to emphasize important details.
  • Easy to use. The complexity of the care depends on the selected materials. Most of them pushes dust, does not miss moisture. For washing, you can use conventional detergents.
  • Installing such a ceiling helps to hide the wires and other elements of communication systems (alarm, ventilation, wiring, etc.), increasing the attractiveness of the ceiling.

  • Simple full or partial disassembly when needed.
  • Long operational period subject to the rules of operation. The suspended ceiling is capable of listening from 15 years with proper installation and proper care.
  • The possibility of installing additional lighting devices mounted in the ceiling.
  • Sound insulation that prevents the penetration of noise from the neighbors.
  • Saving heat, fire safety, resistance to temperature drops.

There are also a number of shortcomings that may affect the decide on the installation of this design:

  • Changing the height of the apartment. A minor change in the height of the ceiling becomes a significant problem for small-sized premises.
  • Quite high cost compared to the content of a conventional ceiling. When evaluating this item, it is worth considering the difference in care. An ordinary ceiling is required to be performed periodically using a whitewash, paint. The worse the condition of the ceiling, the more difficult it is to bring it to a normal look.

The suspended ceiling is durable and does not require constant care.

  • Dependence on external conditions. Most of the suspended ceilings do not tolerate high humidity, in the event of water penetration, a partial or complete reconstruction of the ceiling elements will be required.
  • Favorable conditions for breeding insect rodents. In some private and multi-storey houses Cockroaches can start, mice, rats. If they fall into the space between the usual and suspended ceiling, you will be difficult to get rid of them.

Materials and tools

Future result depends on the choice of materials. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the selection of elements to create a suspended ceiling.

To install it, you will need:

  • Aluminum profile of two types.The guide is needed for fasteners throughout the perimeter of the room, it serves as a frame for other elements. The ceiling profile is used to further install the external material of the ceiling.

It is advisable to use the elements of the profile set from one manufacturer.

  • Plasterboard. The selection of drywall depends on the type of room, the features of the ceiling operating conditions should be taken into account. For premises with high humidity, it is recommended to choose GLC green. This type of drywall has a moisture-repellent ability, so does not lose form and quality when contacting moisture.

For residential rooms, you can take gray sheets with a thickness of 8-10 mm. Do not choose thick materials, the thickness of the sheet, the more its weight, and, it means that additional elements will be needed for its installation.

  • Fasteners.Without them, the mounting of the suspended ceiling is impossible. Fasteners are needed for fastening profiles and external materials. For fasteners, there are direct suspensions, "crabs", extension cords.

For mounting the suspensions, you will need a dowel 8x10 mm, galvanized screws 4.2x51 mm. To install the sheets of GLCs, you need 25 mm screws.

In addition to materials, you need to prepare the following tools:

  • pencil;
  • roulette;
  • construction level to determine the layout line under profile and drywall, rule in 2.5 m;

  • painting thread;
  • electric drill or screwdriver;
  • perforator with a brown;

  • construction knife;
  • bulgarian for metal thread;
  • scissors for metal thread.

After installing the suspended ceiling, materials will be required for finishing:

  • putty to fill the seam-gaps, irregularities;
  • serpenta;
  • acrylic-based primer;

  • small-grained sandpaper;
  • middle-size spatula;

  • paint brush or roller to perform painting works;
  • material for sound and thermal insulation;
  • porous seal tape to ensure the maximum tight touch of the ceiling to the base.

Payment

The amount of material required is affected by the size of the ceiling area:

  • The number of guides depends on the perimeter of the room, to calculate you need to know the width and length of the room.
  • The ceiling profile is installed along the entire length every 60 cm.
  • Gypsum must cover the entire ceiling area, to calculate the number of sheets, the ceiling area should be divided into an area of \u200b\u200b1 sheet (about 3 square meters. M).
  • The number of fasteners depends on the number of alleged compounds.

Design device

No work, especially as difficult and responsible, does not occur without prior planning and accurately compliance with technology. Before starting the installation of the suspended ceiling, you should perform a drawing of the design on paper and purchase components.

Marking should be competent and accurate so that in the future it did not have to redo everything from scratch.

To create a drawing, you need to accurately measure the length and width of the room. To begin with, a horizontal line is carried out at a distance of 10-15 cm from the ceiling level. The exact height depends on the selected type of lamps (overhead, embedded, etc.). At this stage, you must determine the degree of curvature of your ceiling to take into account this when installing the suspended. This is a mandatory stage of work.

After calculating the height and perimeter of the ceiling, it is necessary to draw longitudinal and transverse lines around the perimeter in a step of 60 cm. It should be smooth squares. The suspensions will be attached on the longitudinal lines, they are marked with dots every 60 cm.

Installation

The installation of the suspended ceiling does not imply work alone. To work, you will need one or more assistants.

Starting with a simple single-level ceiling.

First stage

The first step is to prepare the premises. You must remove all the excess of the room so that nothing bothers work. Carefully check the walls, if necessary, need to be aligned. Spend all the necessary communications so that you do not have to do it after installing the ceiling.

If there are cracks on the ceiling, you need to close. Make sure the surface of the ceiling is dry, if necessary, let the room dry.

Placement work

Before starting work on the installation of the ceiling, you must consider the placement of lighting devices. From the selected type will depend on the height level of the ceiling. In the presence of point lighting, it is necessary to lower the ceiling by 3-4 mm below the height of the lamps, the level of 5-10 cm should be reduced for the overhead source.

If the main ceiling was not smooth, you should determine the lowest point. It is she who will be sampled for marking. If you choose any other point, then the suspended ceiling will be tilted.

After markup, a smooth horizontal line throughout the perimeter is carried out. This can be done using a rule or long level.

Fasteners fasteners

According to the markup with an interval of 35-40 cm, you need to drill holes. Then you can start collecting the ceiling construction. At the same time, the guide profile is first applied, dowels from plastic are inserted into drilled holes. Self-dukes are screwed into the dowel, preferably for wood.

Please note that the strength of the suspended ceiling is directly related to the quality of fasteners, so you need to drill sufficiently deep holes. The depth to which must be drilled is usually from 40 to 80 mm.

After the installation of the guide profiles over the entire length and the width of the ceiling part should be installed rack (ceiling) profile. They are stacked every 60 cm, their ends should be on the side guide profiles. It is worth noting that for simplicity and strength of the base, the length of the racking profiles should not exceed 2.5 m. In general, their length should correspond to the width of the room minus 1 cm due to the side guide profiles.

The rack profiles are inserted into the center of the wrapping markers, then they are attached with self-draws with a press washer for fixing fastening. The suspensions are used every 40 cm in order to avoid the savings of the ceiling, they provide reliability and rigidity of the structure.

Stiring wiring, preparing the chandelier

Preparation for the installation of lighting devices depends on their type. If you have chosen point lights, you will need to drill holes in the right places. Please note that the hole should not fall into the profile. If the chandelier is planned, it will take additional fasteners to the ceiling or to a ceiling basis.

In order to avoid sagging, additional suspensions are needed and the chandeliers in the installation site.

All wiring should be hidden in PVC corrugated.

Laying insulation

If you want to raise sound insulation and insulate the ceiling, you will need to lay the insulation on top of the frame. The insulation is attached to the main ceiling with a dowel with a hat in the shape of a mushroom.

Fasteners of plasterboard

Before starting the mount, it is necessary to cut from the plasterboard panel to cover the ceiling area, for this it is necessary to strictly adhere to step-by-step instructions. First of all, the pencil of the line is marked, then the construction knife is cut on the marked lines.

Plasterboard is fastened with self-drawing to the profile, the distance between self-pressing is 20-30 cm, such an indent must be. The edges of two sheets can be assembled close, or leave a small gap between them (up to 5 mm). Self-tapping heads need to be dried in a sheet of 1-2 mm, then they are covered with putty.

Then they can be hidden into the stroke, cover with curtains, etc. If the heads remain uncovered, then over time they rust and spoil the aesthetic appearance of the ceiling. All the gaps are clogged with a putty, and the serpets are glued at the joints with the help of "Perlfix".

As you can see, collect hinged ceiling It is not difficult for your own hands if the assembly occurs in an exact correspondence to our recommendations.

Decorative work

After completing the installation of the suspended ceiling, the following phase occurs - decorative finish. Now it can be placed by wallpaper, paint, covered with plastic panels, wood, etc. As in the previous stage of work, you can carry out the necessary finish to give the surface of absolute evenness and smoothness. Despite the fact that the material is selected for the finishing coating, you need to thoroughly eliminate the seams formed at the joints of the plasterboard sheets.

To do this, use primer.The primer is applied to the butt seams, then you need to wait for it to complete drying. After that, with the help of a putty, the surface is aligned, any seams, joints, foxes from self-sustaining are completely filled. After complete hardening of the putty, the sickle processing takes place, it is needed for a stronger gluing of problem areas.

Sherryanka ribbon, due to the surface porosity, improves the quality of the flipping of the further layer of putty. The plots on which the serpent was glued, they are again embarrassed by putty after the material drying.

Sometimes when performing mounting work Problems may occur due to damage to the parts of the drywall, for example, a gap appeared in any place of the upper paper layer. This hole should be embellished in order not to spoil the aesthetic type of finished coating. At the place of problem irregularities, you can stick sickle, after drying which the surface is dried with a flat surface with a putty.

At the stage of installation of plaster sheets there is a place of seams to leave rounded.Manufacturers of plasterboard thought out this, so the edges of the sheets are rounded. It is much easier to close the seams, which are round holes, and not rally because of the more convenient filling with putty. After the sickle sickle and styling, the putty should not appear irregularities on the surface, their level should strictly correspond to the level of plasterboard, the edges of which are narrowed in thickness for the processing of seams with finishing materials.

Separate attention should be paid to the seams formed at the joints of sheet cabarton sheets, cropped by you when performing work. Ends Such sheets will have a conventional thickness, if they stick sickle without special processing, then a small tubercle appears on the place of the seam. To avoid the emergence of such a situation, you should remove the chamfer from the end of the sheet.

In other words, it is necessary to overtake the sheet of plasterboard at an angle of 45 degrees in those places where it had to cut under the ceiling dimensions. To do this, you can use a construction knife or a special plan. Then there will be small recesses on the place of the joints, which can easily be filled with sickle, putty to the level of plasterboard. After drying the draft layer, you can apply a final putty.

Preparations for the next stage completed, you can start decorative finish. Now you can do a painting surface, pasting it with wallpaper, lining with decorative tiles, panels.

Manufacturers

To date, many firms are engaged in the release of materials to create suspended ceilings. One of the advanced manufacturers of ceiling plates are Armstrong, Selotek, Saint-Goben, Cesal, Albes. Products of different companies are characterized by different properties.

Ceiling plates "Armstrong", "Selotek", "Saint-Goben" are produced using mineral fiber and cellulose, so they are quite strong. But such ceilings can be deformed after impact, they need to be very accurately installed. Materials for the ceiling "Saint-Goben" are softer, they are sufficiently resistant to external influence. Soft ceilings easier to transport and install, they are not prone to deformation.

Color gamut and texture of materials vary widely, companies represent a large assortment so that everyone can pick up optimal option For the design of their premises. Classic option Consider white colorIt is often used to design suspended ceilings offices.

Manufacturers manufacturing ceiling plates with curly elements, roughness. Such ceilings can be advantageously emphasized using the correct backlight. Statistics shows that most buyers choose a classic white color, so the bulk of manufacturers produces white materials.

It is worth noting that such surfaces can be painted by giving them other shades.

Trying to satisfy the requests of all buyers, manufacturers produce different groups of materials that differ in functional purposes, quality and price. Large companies share products into groups, giving recommendations on the appointment area.

For example, the famous company "Armstrong" produces suspended ceiling materials The four main directions, each of which has an additional classification (on smoothness, color, the type of pattern, etc.).

Their products are divided into such categories:

  • "Basis";
  • "Prima";

  • "Functional";
  • "Exclusive / Designer".

Each of these groups has its own characteristics. The group "Basis" is considered the cheapest and simple. These ceilings are made of simple MaterialsThey do not have resistance to water. Such plates can not hang in rooms with high humidity to avoid the formation of bloating on the ceiling, sagging.

The "Prima" group is designed for the climate of Central-Eastern EuropeThese products are well tolerated high humidity, while maintaining the original shape. They are a bit more expensive than the basic, nevertheless are in great demand.

The group "Functional ceilings" is designed to be installed in places with certain conditions, they have additional properties. For example, improved sound insulation properties due to the presence of microperphoration or rulphousness of the structure. Special hygienic ceilings are also available, which can be mounted in hospitals, children's institutions. Such models are distinguished by the presence of a special vinyl film that kills the bacteria well.

Functional also includes models with increased moisture resistance, capable of absorbing moisture, while not losing properties. Naturally, such materials are significantly more expensive than ordinary.

The "Designer" group is elite models developed by designers. They are distinguished by high quality and unique appearance.

Installation of the suspended ceiling and its decorative finish does not require certain skills, it can make any person. These procedures are distinguished by medium complexity, accuracy and accuracy are important when performing work.

If you adhere to several tips and recommendations, you can significantly simplify work and spend the minimum amount of time to create and install the ceiling:

  • Choose qualitative materials. It is better to pay a little more expensive than soon to be accepted for work. Do not forget that such a design refers to durable, a qualitatively made ceiling is able to serve for many years without reconstructions. He will not have to clean every month.
  • By calculating the number of materials, you can use special programs on the Internet. You significantly reduce the time to calculate, using the correctly measured length and the width of the ceiling.

  • Before installing, be sure to make an accurate markup scheme.
  • Go to the preparation phase seriously so that it does not have to interrupt the search for materials or repeated measurements. As they say, it will die seven times - one revenue.
  • Do not rush to install plasterboard, give him some time to lie horizontally.
  • To ensure sound insulation it is worth using mineral wool.
  • To prevent the loss of drywall properties, it is necessary to work with it in dry rooms.

Beautiful examples in the interior

The glossy stretch ceiling looks very stylish. He adds glitter and chic room.

Satin ceiling covers are distinguished by their originality. Come up with a mischievous design and start incarnating it.

The multi-level stretch ceiling has long been occupied by a leading position. You can create various designs with your own hands.

Step-by-step guide with photos and videos, how to make a hanging ceiling of plasterboard with your own hands. Nuances and Subtleties Installation Technology


As part of past articles, we dealt with the ceilings and, now consider drywall suspension systems. The design of the ceiling is the responsible task, the overall picture of the room interior depends on the implementation of which largely depends.

Suspended plasterboard ceilings allow you to create interiors in various styles in the room

Align level ceiling overlap, in parallel with this, eliminating surface irregularities, suspended ceilings help. In terms of design options, such suspended structures are very diverse: here and, both vinyl, and aluminum, etc.

In order to make a suspended ceiling of plasterboard with your own hands, there is nothing complicated. With this task, any owner will cope with the basic skills of construction and repair work. The main thing is to competently choose the necessary materials and carry out installation, adhering to a number of recommendations.

Choosing materials and tools

The key to reliability and durability of the design is right choice material. To assemble the suspended ceiling with their own hands, you should purchase the main components in advance, among which it includes:


To secure profiles, you will need:


To secure the suspensions, you also need to prepare a dowel 8x10. Connect profiles to each other and attach the frame to concrete base Galvanized screws 4.2x51 will help. To fix plasterboard sheets, 25 mm long screws will be needed.

To install the design, you will need tools:


The building level is needed to perform the exact markup of the horizontal line for the installation of the guide profile. And the two-meter level will be required when plasterboard sheet marking.

To execute finishing work After installation, you should prepare materials in advance, which include:

  • Serpian - for seams reinforcing tape;
  • Sealing self-adhesive tape;
  • Acrylic primer;
  • Spacure for seams;
  • Painting brush or roller;
  • Medium spatula;
  • Small-grained sandpaper;
  • Sound - and thermal insulation (if necessary).

Porous sealing tape on self-adhesive basis helps to ensure the density of the frame fit to the concrete surface.

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Preparatory work

The first thing to be done before installing the suspended ceiling with your own hands is to solve the issue of lighting the room. At this stage, it is important to choose the type of lamps, which is supposed to be installed, their power, location on the ceiling surface and the total number of lighting devices.

From these parameters will depend on the height of the frame, which will ultimately affect the height of the room walls.

Designing the lighting of the suspended ceiling, perform a wiring electric wiresThe ends of which in places of installation of lighting devices are lowered down and fastened by clamps.

Scheme: Installation of the lighting system

To determine the level of the ceiling and create a perfectly smooth line for the arrangement of the frame, first make markers on the walls. To simplify the task, the strokes first apply a pencil on the walls of the room at a convenient height of 1.7 m, each time focusing on a laser or water level. After that connect them using a painting cord into a single line.

Then, applying a roulette, measure the distance from the drawn line to the base surface, determining the lowest point of the ceiling.

Tip: To calculate the height of the future frame from the planned lowest point of the base surface, departing down to the height of the profile and add to this value of 5-8 mm on the gap. When installing point lamps, the height of the frame should be correlated with the size of their base.

By setting the distance from the lowest point to the horizontal line, they apply a parallel line under the ceiling. It will serve as a guide to fix the guide profile.

Montage of the scenery frame

On the perimeter of the room, the guide profile is installed, placing it so that the lower end coincides with the horizontal feature applied to the wall.

Metal frame for suspended ceiling

Measuring the required length of the profile, it is cut with metal scissors. Then, tightly pressed to the line on the wall, fixed on a dowel, drilling directly through the profile. To create a solid design, the interval between the holes should be at least 30-40 cm, and at the edges and in the corners - 15 cm.

In places of placement of the middle of plasterboard sheets, it is worth providing additional fastening. On each profile glue the sealing tape, fixing the design to the wall of the dowels.

Installation of the ceiling profile is performed in several stages:


Framework Glk

The principle of fastening of plasterboard sheets to a metal frame is quite simple. They are raised to the level of the frame and fixate with self-drawing every 10-15 cm.
When installing plasterboard sheets, it is important to comply with a number of recommendations:

Sheets must be fixed parallel to longitudinal profiles, eliminating the coincidence of the joints. In places of dusting of segments and entire sheets to prevent possible cracks during subsequent putty, you need to make a knife.

Cracking frame plasterboard

All sheets of sheets should be located strictly on profiles. Between adjacent sheets always leave a gap of 1 mm.

Screws start screwing from the corner of the sheet, moving towards the center. They are screwed at a right angle, "hacking" the caps into a sheet of 1 mm.

Tip: To cut a sheet along or across, you need to cut a cardboard shell with a knife at a planned point, applying a rule. Then, along the line, turn it out, cutting the cardboard from the opposite side.

To obtain rectangular holes, it is convenient to use the hacksaw, and for round under luminaries - an electric door equipped with a special "crown". If you need to do round hole A diameter of more than 80 mm is sufficiently on the circuit of the circle to drill several holes, and the inner part of the resulting circle to squeeze outwards.

Other secrets of skill when working with plasterboard video:

Having wrapped the frame by sheets, the mounted ceiling give "to settle" for one to two days. After that, go to the surface finish. First cover it with primer. Then carefully close all the joints with putty, and the seams are strengthened with the reinforcing ribbon. In addition to the joints, "recessed" coils of screws are screaming.
The covered ceiling leaves for a day. After full drying finishing material Small-grained emery "sand" joints. The cleaned surface is covered with finishing putty. After drying the joints, it is repeated "sandy", carefully examined with the light of the lamp, and in case of detection of irregularities and scratches are again covered with the finish. The final grinding is performed when the material completely dries, i.e. after 7-8 hours. The ideas of finishing options can be taken from the photo on the network.

Having mastered the technology of mounting a single-level suspended ceiling, it will be possible to move to more complex designs, applying interesting combined options instead of standard solutions.

Suspended ceiling of plasterboard: Photo



The task of a professional interior designer is to carefully work out every centimeter of space. After all, even ill-conceived little things can spoil all the impression from the efforts of the master. Therefore, special attention should be paid. The same applies to the ceiling. Fashion on the ceilings changes from year to year. If earlier at the peak of popularity there was a gypsum vessel, stucco, then it was changed to multi-sided suspended structures, then today chic and beauty are embodied in simple things. However, it does not mean that it is enough to simply launch and paint the ceiling to give the room the completed view. From drywall, you can create real masterpieces that will become a stylish completion of any interior. Of course, you can make the suspended ceiling with your own hands only if you have certain skills and experience with this material. However, even for beginners, our article will be useful!

What qualities make plasterboard perfect material for the ceiling?

Many for a long time choose between ceiling design with plaster or drywall. However, the choice in favor of plasterboard sheets is obvious. Why? Because it has a number of undeniable advantages:

  • First of all, the aesthetic type of material plays a significant role. It is unlikely that someone will argue that the plasterboard is primarily choosing for its absolutely smooth surface without any flaws and roughness. If there are significant defects on the ceiling, and there is no time, money and forces on their correction, drywall will allow them enough to hide them.
  • Installation time. Each owner wants to repair as soon as possible. And, which is one of the final types of work, no exception. If you need to put the ceiling at the same time as soon as possible, then without plasterboard, you can hardly do without drywall. Possessing the skills of working with this material and the required tools, you can complete the repair of the ceiling very quickly.
  • Plasterboard sheets perfectly hide all communications that will be used in the room. Under it is easily placed wires for lighting. In addition, in such a ceiling, you can mount the lighting devices of a wide variety of structures.
  • Despite the fact that now in fashion simplicity and grace, sometimes it is impossible to abandon some unusual forms and structures. If you want to embody something similar in your housing, then this can be done from drywall without much effort. This material is plastic, it snacks perfectly, so all your creative fantasies In design it will be easy to turn into reality!

  • Plasterboard opens up a wide selection of ceiling decor: multi-level, stretch, backlit and without. Mass options!

However, speaking of the advantages of plasterboard, do not forget about its some shortcomings:

  • Such a material should not be used in rooms with high humidity, that is, in the kitchen or in the bath. Plasterboard is poorly tolerated by moisture. Therefore, if you flood the neighbors from above, most likely, the ceiling will need if not in full replacement, then overhaul.
  • Despite the light weight, the suspended ceiling can "eat" the height, which is why the ceiling of the room will seem below.
  • Plasterboard remains unrest for a short time, so be prepared to periodically update it with paint.

Despite all the disadvantages, it is plasterboard that remains in leaders among materials for the manufacture of suspended ceilings. That is why we suggest familiarizing yourself with how to make a suspended ceiling with your own hands from drywall.

Getting processed

Despite the fact that the sheets of plasterboard are perfectly hiding any irregularities of the ceiling, it is still better to spend preparatory work. This will further facilitate the repair, and will also allow the whole design to keep more reliably and firmly. Therefore, it is necessary to start with careful removal of old finish up to the ceiling overlap. If there are significant defects on the surface, for example, deep cracks may have to sharpen them. Otherwise, the metal frame will not be so tightly held plasterboard sheets.

If you have not thought over the ceiling design, it's time to start this stage. Now there are many online programs that will help independently develop a unique suspended ceiling design specifically for your home. In such a program, the ceiling parameters should be made, as well as the preferred form. The program will not only show your future ceiling in the volume, but also tells the number essential materials. But if you try your hand in creating a similar design for the first time, it is better not to experiment with complex forms. Start with a simple to fill your hand.

The first step when marking. It can be performed using a special painting cord or laser tape measure. Each of the walls must be made by three or four labels without taking into account the thickness of the plasterboard sheet. Then we connect the labels by one smooth line, which will serve as a guide for the guide profile. Exactly the same operation should be done for the marks of the main profile. These rails are usually located 60 cm apart from each other, since such a width has a plasterboard sheet.

Installation of the design begins with fastening the guide profile using a dowel. They should be placed every 30 cm, but the first and last fastening for greater reliability is fixed at a distance of 10 cm from the wall. In advance, purchase or beat the screwdriver in advance, because you will have to screw a lot of screws and screws.

Suspension sinus occurred. It should be fixed in the same way as the guide profile. However, the suspension must be strictly perpendicular to the label made in advance, as well as necessarily in the middle of the line. Fixation of the suspension is also made with a dowel. As a rule, the suspension can be consolidated with one dowel, but for greater reliability of the design it is recommended to use two dowels. The main framework will hold on the suspension. To do this, bend the suspension mustache in different directions so that they can freely pass the profile. Fix it with special screws for metal work. After that, with the help of the so-called "crabs", dripping jumpers to the main profile. Crab rolling, setting all the jumpers thus. Now they should be accurately aligned according to the previously trained project. At this stage of the creation of a frame can be considered completed. You can lay communication.

Now we go to the installation of plasterboard sheets on the frame. Installation is made using self-tapping screws. The edges of the sheets must clearly coincide with the edges of the frame, "go to it". Of course, before fastener, it is necessary to gently cut the edges of the sheets so that they take the desired shape and size. It is safe to say that the installation of the entire plasterboard design at this stage is completed. It remains to produce outdoor finish, thoroughly sawing all the joints. After that, you can do: paint, wallpaper or plaster.

Suspended ceiling of plastic panels

Despite the fact that the plasterboard is very popular for the ceiling finishes, this is not the only way to issue your housing. An excellent option is plastic panels. If earlier their choice was very limited, then now manufacturers represent a rich assortment plastic panels. Therefore, they can be selected for any interior and style: matte, glossy, monophonic and patterned, bright and pastel. An important advantage is also the fact that the panels work much easier than with plasterboard. In addition, such a ceiling will exceed the wet atmosphere of the bathroom and kitchen. Clean them very quickly. It is enough to use a wet rag and means of household chemicals.

First you need to calculate the required number of panels. Knowing the ceiling area and sizes of one panel calculate it is quite easy. If you do it problematic, you will definitely help the seller in a construction store. Dividing the total ceiling area to the area of \u200b\u200ba separate panel (it is always indicated on the package), do not forget to add another 15% and roundate the resulting number. A hard profile will go around the perimeter, perpendicular to it will go metal profiles for mounting panels. Between these slats, the distance also should not exceed 60 cm, as in the case of a plasterboard ceiling.

The frame for the ceiling from the panels will be exactly the same as we considered above. That is, you can take the most elementary frame plasterboard ceiling without any vessels and several levels. After mounting the frame, you can proceed to the equipment of communications for lighting. And only after that you can proceed to the location of the panels. The first should be placed as close as possible to the wall, the rest will be included in the groove of the previous panel. The last panel is usually not placed in width in the remaining gap. Therefore, it should be reduced to the necessary sizes, and then insert gently in the bar. It remains to glue ceiling plinth With the help of "liquid nails", not forgetting instantly remove the residues of the composition from the plinth itself and panels with a damp cloth or sponge.

Here we looked at the most used materials for the design of the ceilings. Thanks to them, you can complete without possessing the skills of professional masters. Did you have experience with drywall and other materials for creating suspended ceilings? What techniques and tricks do you use to speed up and improve the quality of work? Be sure to tell us and all our readers in the comments under this article!

The suspended ceiling has some advantages over the usual, for example, all the hidden wires and communications can be checked at any time by simply dismantling the part of the structure. In addition, with the help of a suspended construction, you can improve the ventilation and sound insulation of the room, that is, the suspension ceiling is the ideal solution To increase the soundproof indicator.

Drawing of the suspended ceiling.

To resolve the question of how to make the suspended ceiling, do it yourself, do not have to have special knowledge and skills, it is enough to have a set of tools and be able to use them.

Suspended ceilings are distinguished by their practicality, because they consist of a variety of plates that are easy to remove in case of need. Especially cutting owners do caches for the ceiling. There you can hide any things, securities or money. In addition, the suspended ceiling is solved by the issue of implementing stereo sound in the room. You can imperceptibly embed a whole system of mini-columns.

In case of damage separate parts The suspended ceiling is easy to remove and replace or repaired. Buying panels, best remember the manufacturer's company and serial number of goods, and even better transfer these characteristics to paper.

Today we use increasingly popular stretch ceiling. They are used as an alternative to suspended structures, however, the cost of this type of ceilings is quite high. It should also be noted that those and other ceilings prevent crack formation, have excellent strength characteristics and differ long service life.

How to make a frame and markup under the ceiling?

A diagram of a multi-level suspended ceiling.

First, to make a suspended ceiling with your own hands at home, without resorting to the help of specialists, you will need a set of the following tools:

  • profiles for suspended ceiling (they can be metallic);
  • panels from which suspended ceilings consist;
  • screws;
  • metal suspensions;
  • dowels;
  • pliers;
  • building level;
  • roulette;
  • bulgarian for sawing profiles;
  • drill.

The plasterboard sheets are best suited as panels of the suspended ceiling. Totals of no more than 9.5 mm thick. However, standard panels have a thickness of 12 mm. In order not to spend time in search, you can use usual. If there is an increased level of humidity in the room, it is better to get the panels painted in green color (This means that plasterboard moisture resistant).

Before making the ceilings, you need to collect the framework. For this, two types of metal profiles are taken: guides in size 27 x 28 mm and rack - 60 x 27 mm. The length of such profiles is standard and is always 3 m. They can be lengthened by inserting another profile into the inner groove, and grind screws. The ceiling is leveled on the suspension. The same suspensions will add stiffness of the structure. It is better to use direct suspensions for work, as others are very difficult to regulate.

To mount profiles when mounting them on the ceilings, a cruciform device is needed, which is called crab.

Installation scheme lED backlight On the suspended ceiling.

Collecting ceilings, first make markup. It is necessary to determine how much the ceiling can be omitted. If there are lamps on the ceilings that are going to put, then the distance between the old and the new ceiling should be increased by 3 - 4 cm. If there are no lamps, then this distance does not play a special role. After that, the framework of the frame is checked using a horizontal building level. The frame is mounted only on an absolutely horizontal plane.

Stages of work on the markup:

  • first you need to find the most understated angle of the room. It is measured by the distance that the frame is lowered;
  • the horizontal line is stated along the perimeter of the room (horizontal control is performed using a construction level). For marking, it will take a building or a hydrorer, which will make drawing long lines.

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Fastening profiles and sheets of plasterboard

Mounting scheme of plasterboard ceiling.

After the markup was battered, focusing on it, install the guide profiles. They are attached depending on what the wall is made. If the wall is made of wood, then use screws, and if concrete, then apply a dowel. Screws are attached to a distance of 30 - 40 cm from each other. Then go to the installation of rack profiles.

With the width of the room in which the installation of ceilings is installed, no more than 2.5 m will be a sufficiently rigid metal frame. The assembly of such a carcass is so. First to the wall on special notes located at a distance of 40 cm, the profiles are installed and secured.

Then iron scissors are cut into the width of the room and are inserted into the guides. All this is fixed so that previously applied notches turned out to be in the center of profiles. Suspensions can be installed to improve the stiffness of the structure. They are fixed on the ceiling every 60 - 80 cm dowels. If you do not use the suspensions, then cracks may appear after painting the ceiling.Before installing the ceilings themselves, you need to pay attention to the lighting.

Build frame.

If the ceilings that are going to mount will be installed lighting, then it will be necessary to mount mortgage profiles, as the plasterboard sheets will not hold the weight of the chandelier. For the future, the chandelier in the frame is mounted by a rack profile. At the same time, under the panels at the place of installation of the lamp, you need to mount the devices and wires in advance.

When the frame is ready, the suspended ceiling is installed on it. To make a suspended ceiling with your own hands, you will need:

  • plasterboard sheets;
  • stationery knife;
  • pencil;
  • screws;
  • surpeck grid;
  • putty;
  • primer.