What ceilings are best done in an apartment: options and finishing methods

Apartment renovation is divided into several important stages. Ceiling decoration is considered one of them. A couple of decades ago, all the decoration consisted of whitewashing the rough surface. There are many more opportunities today.

The most effective solution for finishing ceilings in apartments and houses are stretch ceilings.

Lining made of wood and plastic, aluminum slats, polyurethane foam tiles, decorative plaster or drywall structures - all these options are also possible in the apartment. I will tell you about each of the popular design methods, their pros and cons of using in an apartment.

Ceiling decoration in the apartment: options with a photo

With the advent of numerous materials on the shelves of building hypermarkets, original options began to appear in the apartments of our compatriots. Their appearance is noticeably different, usually it is aimed at maintaining the basic style of the room.

Among the proposed finishing methods, there are expensive as well as budget options.

Tension canvases

In my opinion, it is the most popular way to decorate the ceiling in a room. And this is due to the main advantages of stretch ceilings:

• installation speed;
• no need to level the rough surface;
• the ability to hide pipes and wires under the structure;
• moisture resistance;
• ease of care;
• durability;
• attractive appearance;
• large color palette, textured fabrics.

Among the minuses, only instability to exposure to sharp objects and temperature extremes is distinguished. This parameter is important if the ceilings are too low in the apartment and you can accidentally touch the canvas.

Supporters of sustainable materials oppose this finish. They insist that the canvases contain harmful substances. In fact, modern production has practically abandoned the presence of harmful components in the films. They are allocated a minimum amount that does not harm the body of the residents.

One- and two-level plasterboard ceilings

GKL sheets, unlike stretch fabrics, are absolutely environmentally friendly material. They are a kind of sandwich made of dense sheets of cardboard and gypsum between them. Note that it is a very flexible material with great possibilities.

With the help of drywall, you can design semicircular arches and complex multi-level ceilings.

In an apartment of a standard type, it is advisable to create one-level or two-level ceilings so as not to reduce the free space. However, you need to understand that the structure will definitely reduce the height of the ceiling, as it is attached to a pre-made frame. The installation procedure is complex and requires certain skills.

After the installation is complete, you will have to putty the joints and attachment points, as well as apply several layers of paint, glue the wallpaper or cover with decorative plaster. As you can see the installation scheme is very difficult and requires some repair skills.

The advantage of ceilings made of gypsum plasterboard sheets is the ability to "hide" utility pipes and numerous wires. Such ceilings will be a good decoration for a bedroom, living room or children's room. But in the kitchen and bathroom, it is better to give preference to plastic ceilings or tension structures. Due to high humidity and temperature extremes, gypsum board sheets can be deformed.

Painting or decorative plaster

Time consuming and expensive finishing method. Painting requires additional alignment of the rough surface "along the beacons". It means that all corners and the ceiling itself must be perfectly flat and symmetrical.

The paint is applied in a thick layer, often in several layers. So it will be homogeneous and gaps will not appear. An advantage is the ability to choose from a wide palette of colors or create your own shade. In addition, painting is an environmentally friendly finishing method that does not harm the body.

Decorative plaster is an expensive type of repair. It is better to turn to professionals who have the skills to work with such material. The composition is applied to a plasterboard structure or a rough ceiling leveled in advance. This design looks expensive and attractive.

PVC panels, aluminum slats

Plastic is one of the most budgetary options. Panels of standard size are easy to calculate and install. Installation is simple and does not require building skills. They have a convenient fastening and fit well together.

Slatted ceilings made of aluminum lamellas are an attractive way of finishing for an apartment. Typically this option is used for a bathroom, toilet and kitchen area. The panels are fastened at a distance or tightly to each other. The resulting decor is easy to clean, smooth and able to hide irregularities in the rough ceiling.

How to sheathe the ceiling in a private house?

A country house or summer cottage involves the use of natural and environmentally friendly materials, giving a sense of harmony with nature. But sometimes the owners prefer to arrange the usual modern interior outside the city. In this case, the house has a place for stretch ceilings or even plastic panels.

The choice of finishing method directly depends on the design idea. The ceiling should be a clever addition to the interior.

Multilevel plasterboard ceilings

Drywall meets environmental requirements and is quite budgetary. Plus, the material's possibilities are endless. Original, curved and smooth lines - reality. This is important for a large house where you want to realize your ideas.

I propose to consider several popular types of drywall finishes:

• flat surface with imitation of the starry sky;
• level figured ceilings with different tinting and spot light;
• arched vaults and imitation of stucco moldings for a classic interior in the spirit of a palace design;
• in tandem with stretch fabric inserts;
• multi-level structures with inserts from photo wallpaper or mirror panels.

There are many opportunities, and they all deserve to be embodied in a private home. However, such excesses are worth much more than other options. But believe me, the result is worth the cost.

Tension structures

Less environmentally friendly, but no less attractive finish option. Thanks to the capabilities of modern production PVC films and fabrics create textured, different colors and even with different prints.

In a private house, where it is proposed in advance to design the height of the ceilings, multi-level structures are provided. In the case of stretch fabrics, this is easy to do. Spotlights, luxury chandeliers and LED strips add to the elegance of the decor.

Shady and soaring ceilings are very popular. They add mystery and depth to the design.

A wide palette of colors presented by manufacturers suggests the implementation of even the most striking projects. At the same time, the installation is done very quickly, professionally, and the result is pleasing for many years.

Wooden lining or boards

A logical and popular way to decorate the ceiling in a country house. This is especially true for eco-style interiors. Natural wood is environmentally friendly, looks extremely attractive and easy to assemble. Some designers prefer to use raw board to decorate rooms.

If the dacha is made in the style of a Swiss chalet, the idea of ​​an untreated board becomes especially attractive. Scandinavian style is at the peak of its popularity today. All family and friends will definitely like this way to decorate their home.

Plastic or aluminum slats

Less popular option for suburban housing. However, for bathrooms and utility rooms, such designs are irreplaceable. They are not demanding to maintain, easy to assemble and will last for many years, keeping their original appearance.

For a budget house outside the city - ideal.

Manufacturers today offer color solutions - bright and unusual. Thanks to this, it is easy to diversify the chosen design, as well as to give uniqueness to the home. Lamellas with a print will help to originally beat the general atmosphere of the premises in the house.

In my case, when the question arose about finishing the ceilings in the apartment, the option with stretch canvases was chosen. Firstly, the height did not allow creating complex multi-level structures. Secondly, I wanted a simple and aesthetic decor, as well as a quick solution to the problem. And I have not regretted the choice over the past 5 years.