False ceiling in the kitchen

Stretch ceiling is a convenient and practical solution for a modern kitchen. It can compete well with any finishing material for the ceiling. This product is characterized by reliability and durability, which is especially true for the kitchen. You can install a stretch ceiling in the kitchen over the entire area, but you can use it to insert in a drywall construction.

Advantages and disadvantages

Stretch ceilings are a modern solution, so some are still skeptical about them. Often they are credited with shortcomings that arose solely due to poor-quality installation. If such a product is installed correctly, it will not only look beautiful and stylish, but also have a number of significant advantages that can simplify the life of all households.

1. Stretch ceilings are made of environmentally friendly material.
2. They do not attract dust and do not allow the appearance of fungus and various microorganisms.
3. They have high resistance to ignition, which makes them ideal for the kitchen, especially if the household uses a gas stove.
4. With careful handling, they can last more than twenty years, retaining their color.
5. Fit into any interior, thanks to the ability to choose the desired color and texture.

In addition, it is no harder to care for a stretch ceiling than for windows - the surface is contaminated very slowly and is easily washed if necessary. A large number of positive properties and ease of care inspire confidence in tension models in many housewives.

Despite the impressive list of advantages, stretch fabrics have some minor disadvantages:

1. In the event of a temperature difference between the ceiling and the tension web, blisters may appear on the surface. To avoid them, you need to carefully prepare the ceiling before installation, make sure there are no cracks or cracks.
2. A minimum of 5-10 cm takes the height of the room.
3. High-quality European and domestic ceilings are produced with a limited width, often in order to cover the entire room, seams are used. The seam is the most vulnerable part of the canvas, it is he who is most susceptible to damage.
4. If the household uses a gas stove, the cooking process is complicated by a large increase in temperature in the room. In cold weather, this drawback can be compensated by a slightly open window, but in the summer without air conditioning it will be difficult.

Each of these shortcomings is fully compensated during operation, so the stretch ceiling can be an excellent choice for any modern kitchen.

Types of paintings

There are several common types of coating for the canvas:

• Glossy. Such a surface will reflect light, due to which the whole room will seem much more spacious and brighter. Glossy ceilings are suitable for small, cramped kitchens in small apartments, especially if you choose a beige or milky white shade. To care for them, you will need a micro fiber cloth and a glass cleaner.

• Frosted. It does not reflect light, it looks like a traditional ceiling with putty, on which the seams remaining from the installation are invisible. This coating fits well into the room, decorated in a classic style. Great for creating a single-level ceiling in the kitchen.

• Satin You can call the middle ground between the matte and glossy finish, has a characteristic unobtrusive shine. Reflects light enough to visually expand the room a bit. Satin coating is unpretentious in maintenance, the surface is much easier to wash from soot and dust.

Vinyl stretch ceilings are less common. They can hold back a large amount of water, which can save the interior from flooding if neighbors have problems from above. However, vinyl suffers the worst of mechanical damage, the canvas requires more careful handling, not only in operation, but even during installation.

The color of the stretch ceiling is chosen to match the overall design of the kitchen. For a glossy finish, it is best to choose gentle light shades that will not cut the eye and bother. The color palette for a matte finish is more diverse, but it is still recommended to stop your choice on neutral options. Universal colors, such as beige, cream, white or blue and white, will look organically in any interior.

Fans of a dark color can pay attention to a cherry or dark green hue, which will look great in a modern kitchen. Dark blue or black colors will make the room gloomy, but you can fix this with a sufficient number of lights.

Recently, designers often use two-tone stretch ceilings in the kitchen interior. For this, a soldering of paintings of two different colors is used.

Or it’s interesting to play several tiers.

A special category of paintings is an art stretch ceiling. This is an original and modern version that allows you to create an unusual, unique design.

You can order photo printing from your drawing or dwell on one of the classic options - the image of the starry sky, animals, paintings or architectural structures. Artistic stretch ceiling can harmoniously fit into the interior. If it is emphasized, other items should be issued neutrally.

A stretch ceiling with a pattern is always an unusual option, but at the same time interesting.

In the kitchen on the ceiling, bright fruits and berries will fit perfectly.

Well complement the image of a butterfly and a flower garden.

Two-level stretch ceilings

Two-level stretch ceilings for the kitchen are well suited if you need to zone the room.

If you visually separate the cooking area from the dining table, the room will seem much more spacious. A two-level design can be of an unusual shape and combine bold color combinations.

What to do with lighting?

Good lighting for the kitchen is incredibly important. There are several lighting options that are ideal for stretch ceilings. First of all, it is recommended to hang a chandelier over the dining table. For workstations, it is best to use several powerful spotlights.

Pay attention to the schemes for the possible location of spotlights in combination with a chandelier:

• The most optimal for a medium-sized room can be called the second, fifth, eighth and ninth options.
• The fifth scheme is suitable if there is a desire to create a romantic atmosphere of twilight in a separate part of the kitchen.
• The seventh, tenth and twelfth picture shows the ideal options for a spacious room, which should be evenly lit from all sides.

The choice of a specific scheme depends on the dimensions of the kitchen and the type of coating of the stretch fabric. In a room with glossy ceilings, fewer lighting fixtures can be used, as they themselves will reflect light.

Stretch Ceilings Reviews

According to reviews on the Internet, you can judge the quality of the selected product, since people who have already checked the new product on themselves make up reviews.

Svetlana, Moscow

Before installing the ceiling in the kitchen, I was worried that I would have to take out all the furniture that was set earlier. But the masters convinced me that you can leave everything in its place, because when installing the stretch ceiling other objects will not be affected. The two-level design was installed for two days. When everything was ready, it only remained to wash the floors and wipe the dust from the furniture.

She was afraid that steam and vapor could harm the canvas, but so far nothing had happened to him. For care I use a damp cloth, everything is washed easily and quickly.

Alexey, Voronezh

We live with my husband on the top floor, there is only a roof on top. We decided to install a French stretch ceiling in the kitchen. Soon after a major overhaul, they left for a month on vacation. When they returned, I was in shock! A huge bubble hung from the ceiling in the kitchen. It turns out that while we were away, there were protracted heavy rains.

I had to call the masters, who mounted the ceiling. They pumped out water through the holes for the fixtures and unfastened a piece of canvas. After drying, the canvas was pulled again, in the place where there was water, a small yellow spot remained. I think this is a small price to ensure that all the furniture in the kitchen remains intact.

There are a lot of similar positive reviews about stretch ceilings on the Internet. Dissatisfied customers are also less common, but, usually, their dissatisfaction is associated with improper installation or poor-quality fabric manufacturing materials.

Advantages of False Ceilings

• no need to perform complex preparation of the base floor, since the system will hide all its defects and shortcomings, including traces left by water leakage from the apartment from above,

installation work does not require large labor costs, they can be done independently,

the possibility of easy access if necessary to utilities, wiring, etc.,

neat and attractive appearance, as evidenced by the false ceilings in the kitchen photo,

if there are too noisy neighbors living on top, it is possible to mount an additional layer of sound insulation,

if necessary, individual slabs and the entire ceiling can be easily dismantled,

False ceilings for kitchen rack and cassette

Rack or cassette systems - Great options for false ceilings in the kitchen. Their elements are coated with special compositions that significantly extend the life of the product, while the initial appearance of the ceiling is preserved for a very long time.

• health safety

unlimited possibilities for design solutions,

excellent hygienic characteristics - they are fireproof and waterproof, do not grow moldy, dust does not accumulate on them,

they allow you to mount ventilation, wiring and lighting,

Due to increased light reflection, energy consumption is reduced,

Plasterboard suspended ceilings for the kitchen

• engineering communications are being laid,

horizontal lines of the ceiling structure are marked. The first mark is placed on one of the walls, while it should be noted that the new ceiling should cover communications, floor beams, ledges. In order to minimize the loss of room height, it is necessary to know exactly the dimensions of accessories built into the ceiling surface,

along the drawn horizontal line, an L-shaped profile is fastened down by the painted side. Depending on the wall material, screws with either a hook or a ring are used for fastening

long and short guide profiles are mounted in the form of an inverted letter T. Moreover, the short profile has protrusions on both ends, which are inserted into the slots on long profiles,

• seams and grooves above the screws are putty and filled

all seams are glued with a netted sickle,

the joints are repacked, after which they are ground,

Features of installation of a rack ceiling in the kitchen

The choice of colors and patterns

Most often, designers choose white color. It is traditional and makes the room very bright and airy. The glossy shade looks better in small kitchens of low height.

Red is an original idea for high ceilings and large kitchen spaces. Usually he is chosen by people with bright leadership qualities, adventurers. The main thing is to choose the right tone and color of the walls, as well as kitchen furniture and sets.

Black color is rarely used. Suitable for tall and large rooms

It is important to determine the shades of black, otherwise the impression may be the absence of a ceiling

Different landscapes, images of flowers, patterns, starry sky are used for drawings. Everything that the fantasy prompts.

The matte look of the ceiling is suitable for large kitchens. Dust, joints are not visible on such a surface. It is more suitable for kitchens in a classic style. Glossy beautifully reflects the interior of the kitchen, visually expands the space.

For a small kitchen, a combined ceiling is suitable. Glossy inserts are used on the matte surface, which increase the volume of the room.

The design of the ceiling and the entire kitchen, made in the same style and with selected colors, is an optimal solution. To do this, there are many materials with a variety of colors, textures and quality. That allows you to choose the option for every taste and budget, create coziness, comfort and unique interior in every kitchen.

Plasterboard ceilings

Drywall is a universal finishing material, suitable for both wall and ceiling. In the kitchen, the material is selected waterproof - this is a must.

A distinctive feature of plasterboard ceilings is the ability to create multi-level compositions. Thus, not only decorate the room, but also visually change its proportions. A considerable part of the appeal is added by the lighting capabilities: pendant chandeliers, spotlights, and lighting panels can be placed at different angles and in different order. In the next photo - a variant of the finishing material.

The advantages of the plasterboard ceiling are as follows:

• exceptional decorativeness - it’s not only the ability to perform volumetric models, but also that the drywall sheets themselves can be painted, plastered, glued with wallpaper, tiled, and so on,
• waterproof drywall is not afraid of moisture,
• the material is non-combustible and is not afraid of temperature changes,
• the ceiling system is light and does not constitute a load on the base floor,
• allows the installation of a variety of lighting.

The disadvantages include:

• installation complexity - installation of the simplest two-level design requires both time and skills,
• reduces the height of the room by at least 10 cm,
• relatively expensive.

Choosing a ceiling repair technique

First of all, the economy house implies that all work will be carried out on their own and with the help of the instrumental base that is available (or maybe) for an ordinary home mater. Consequently, some of the finishes, even popular ones, disappear.

Various projects, such as carving or stretch ceilings, can be attributed to such impracticable projects - it is unlikely that anyone will show an artistic skill of the proper level or a heat gun of the appropriate power for the last option will be discovered at home storage.

Therefore, after dropping out the most expensive and technically difficult projects, there will not be many techniques for self-repairing the ceiling:

1. Painting.
2. Plaster is simple and textured.
3. Pasting with plastic tiles.
4. Frame ceilings.
5. Plasterboard suspended ceilings.
6. Wallpaper. Including liquid.
7. Rack constructions.

The final choice can be influenced by a variety of factors: the size of the budget, the presence of some personal preferences, the degree of mastery of craft skills, the ability to attract assistants, the types of fixtures used in the room lighting system, the height of the ceilings, the condition of the original surface and other little things that can be worn in each case is individual.

Even such a moment may turn out to be important, decisive: a new building or an apartment in an old fund is being repaired. But the most important condition is that you need a steady desire to do the whole complex of work with your own hands, on your own.

Slatted ceilings

In this case, wooden battens, individual elements are used to create a ceiling ceiling structure. The wooden set, in turn, involves the creation of open and closed wooden areas at the top.

The ceiling structures in question in this case are an option for decorating the premises using slats. This method involves the installation of open and closed surfaces. In the first case, narrow plug-in elements are used to close the gaps between the slats, and in the second case, the slats fit snugly together, creating a single wooden surface.

Similar options for finishing the ceiling in the kitchen are distinguished by aesthetics of content and perfectly cope with their basic functions. Depending on the type of residential building, 3 or 4 meter long slats can be used. The width of the wooden elements varies between 9-20 cm, which is very convenient in terms of choice. Typically, standard slats are 4 meters long and 10 cm wide.

The advantages of this finishing option include:

• moderate moisture resistance of the ceiling structure,
• the ability to wet the rack ceiling,
• attractive appearance.

If we talk about the shortcomings of rack-type ceilings, then they consist in a sharp decrease in the height of the kitchen room. The rack structures eat up to 10 cm. Of the height of your kitchen. For private country houses, this drawback is insignificant, since the height of the premises rarely rests at 240 and 250 cm. Such structures are more difficult to repair, including partial dismantling if necessary.

Plasterboard ceilings

If you are tormented by the question of how to finish the ceiling in the kitchen quickly and beautifully, pay attention to drywall. This decoration material has become very popular today.

High manufacturability of gypsum plasterboard allows you to quickly solve the problem. Thanks to the plasterboard, you can avoid laborious plastering and hide immediately a huge section of the rough main surface. Having installed the crate as the frame on the base surface, the sheets of the required level are attached to it. Next, you can begin to putty and paint the finished base. Acrylic is usually used for painting. Water-based paint for these purposes is considered an obsolete technology. Such ceilings have a high aesthetics of appearance, practical and easy to use.

The main advantages of this finishing option include:

• good esthetic data
• due to the hinged structure, it is possible to provide the necessary communications on the ceiling, including the wiring of the main and decorative lighting.

The only minus of this finish option is a laborious process. Installing a GVL sheet yourself at a height yourself is not within the power. Proper markup and timely support are required.

It is worth recalling that drywall is often used to create multi-level ceiling structures.

It doesn’t matter where, in the living room, in the living room or in the kitchen, with the help of a plasterboard you can build an original design with a large number of lamps. Typically, a multi-level ceiling, lined with drywall, is designed to create artificial zoning in the kitchen, highlighting the dining room and work area

Stretch ceiling

How to finish the ceiling in the kitchen, if the house is large, there is a lot of space and means will allow the designer’s imagination to unfold

In this case, you can pay attention to the tension structures, the most expensive and at the same time, the most beautiful version of the finishing work for the ceiling part

For these purposes, PVC films are used, mounted on a metal, aluminum frame. The advantages of this finish are as follows:

• a large area of ​​coverage of the base surface,
• high esthetic characteristics,
• the ability to create cascading, multi-level structures,
• almost unlimited service life of PVC materials
• good stability when flowing ceiling structures.

Despite the mass of obvious advantages, even this option is not without drawbacks. The high cost of material and work. The complexity of installation and restrictions on the type of use of lighting equipment and the power of fixtures. Such a ceiling must be constantly looked after, no matter how it loses its appeal. Settled soot and grease are difficult to remove from the tensile structure. Before you begin, ask yourself - what and how to finish the ceiling in your own kitchen?

In the color design, the tension structures can have a wide variety of tones. The surface is usually made either glossy or matte.

Stretch ceiling

The modern variety is successfully used separately from other facing materials, as well as for a plasterboard ceiling - in the design of a large-sized kitchen. You can choose a polymer canvas with any degree of light reflection.

With a lack of lighting, mirror and glossy ceilings are used - even the black color does not seem dark, as in the photo.

However, the food suspension from cooking settles on the facing materials of the kitchen, the gloss loses its gloss. There are 3 options here - a powerful hood, rare cooking, frequent coating changes.

Stretch ceilings are practical - you can wash them with a sponge dipped in a warm soapy solution. Replacing the panel is economical - the frame with harpoon-type baguettes involves repeated use. Specialists will dismantle and tension a new film of any color in 1-2 days.

Attention! If you are flooded by neighbors from above, such a coating will collect water, it will hang, but it will save the interior from unplanned repairs. The profile company will be able to release water and return the film to its previous form

The modern design of kitchen stretch ceilings requires a combination with diode lamps or chandeliers on the footboard under the canvas. In terms of aesthetics, such a ceiling is excellent, especially in the kitchen combined with the living room. Installation organizations will offer any color and canvas with varying degrees of light reflection. In a narrow kitchen you get 1 seamless canvas, which is very economical.

Stretch ceilings with LED lighting will look very nice in the interior of the kitchen

If there is little light in the room, you can install a glossy stretch ceiling with a reflective effect

Ceiling Requirements

Materials for the design of the kitchen, both walls, floor, and ceiling, must satisfy certain conditions.

• Resistance to steam, hot and cold water. Condensation is present in the kitchen constantly. Accordingly, for ceiling structures it makes sense to choose materials that are resistant to water and temperature.
• Low porosity. Culinary processes are accompanied by fatty fumes, the appearance of solid particles of soot, hot spray, as well as a wide variety of smells. Walls and ceilings that absorb evaporation, dirt and odor are not suitable.
• Ease of cleaning is a prerequisite. A dirt-absorbing coating will become unusable very quickly, which means unscheduled repairs to the kitchen.
• Hygiene High humidity and temperature provoke the development of pathogenic microflora. It is desirable to make the ceiling of materials that do not allow bacteria to multiply.
• The covering ability of the finishing material - and, more precisely, the ability to hide defects of the base base with the help of the ceiling structure.
• Compliance with design. Although the kitchen is a working room, its design should correspond to a certain concept. In a beautiful room and cook nicer. The following photo is an example of a ceiling design.

Drywall Ceiling

What can be made of a suspended ceiling for the kitchen, masking all communications - from wires to the ventilation pipe? Of course, from drywall. From the point of view of design, drywall is a material of a higher level, since it allows you to realize any ideas. Spectacular multi-level structures are able to transform a standard room, give it a touch of personality.

• easy way to level the ceiling
• no need to remove old trim,
• the ability to use lamps of any type,
• DIY installation availability
• the plasticity of the material allows you to create structures of any shape, multi-level ceilings for a modern kitchen,
• a variety of options for finishing and decoration.

• a significant reduction in the height of the walls,
• inability to retain water; in the event of a leak, a complete replacement of the material will be required,
• susceptibility to deformation and cracking.

Drywall

Drywall ceiling works well. With this simple material, you can create multi-level structures of the most diverse configurations. True, it is almost impossible to do it alone - helpers will be required.

Again, it all starts with the frame. And here the necessary minimum of space is noticeably less than in the case of a suspended frame. In theory, this is a 4 cm - 3 cm frame and 1 cm drywall sheet itself.

Again, it all starts with the frame. Along the perimeter of the room, an initial profile is attached to the walls under the ceiling. Strictly in the horizon again. In the grooves of the initial profile, a wall profile with a step of 60 cm is inserted. Transverse jumpers are built from the same profile with the same step of 60 cm. Special fastenings - the so-called "crabs" are placed at the intersection of the rails. Well, to the ceiling, the entire structure is mounted on special suspensions and dowels, nails.

The frame elements are fastened together by means of a cutter (a mixture of a riveting press and a punch) or drill bits with a press washer. The latter are less convenient.

Then, drywall leaves (or GVL) are attached to this frame on self-tapping screws of a slightly different configuration. After gluing the seams with reinforcing mesh-serpentine and putty all the same compounds: base and finish putty. And then they paint or paste over.

The coating is strong and durable. True, again it will be necessary to put up with a certain lowering of the ceiling level. You can, of course, stick the gypsum onto a special mounting glue (sometimes a base putty for drywall is used), but with this method it is extremely difficult to accurately maintain the level over the entire plane.

Features of choice

Having familiarized yourself with all possible finishing materials, having studied their pros and cons, you can begin to choose a specific option

In order to prevent an unfortunate mistake, it is worth paying special attention to the following nuances

• Price. First of all, it is worth deciding on a budget. Even by choosing a simple ceiling wallpaper, you can purchase an inexpensive domestic version, or you can order goods from a foreign manufacturer with a worldwide reputation.
• Compliance with the requirements. Materials must be fireproof and environmentally friendly, tolerate high humidity and temperature extremes well, be strong and wear-resistant.
• Installation conditions. It is best to choose materials based on the estimated amount of preparatory work. For example, if the ceiling surface is too uneven, communication pipes run along it, you should choose drywall, wall paneling or stretch canvas. This will allow you to do without the high labor and time in trying to get the ideal horizontal line needed for paint or paper.
• Terms of Use. Some families cook daily and in large quantities, while some prefer to eat out. Therefore, only moisture-resistant and hygienic coatings are suitable for the first family, and the second family can choose any option that is attractive to them externally.
• Harmonious combination. Before buying building materials, you should consider the entire interior design. The whole room should be made in a single style, combined in colors and textures. The mirror ceiling will look strange in a country setting, and the soft smooth lines of the two-level stretch ceiling will not fit the furniture and wallpaper in the style of a classic.

Materials

The best option, in which there will be no need for thorough repair work and the ceilings at the same time remain high - a simple painting.

However, few can boast of perfectly even ceilings. Therefore, the surface must be smoothed before being painted. This is a very costly undertaking and if you do not want to lay out a round sum for the work of the master, then this type of repair is not suitable for you.

Less costly, but, nevertheless, it will be expensive to draw out the surface of the ceiling with drywall.

Despite the small area of ​​the created structure, nevertheless, the work of the wizard to install the suspension system and the GKL coating will cost a lot

At the same time, you need to take into account the cost of finishing - puttying, sanding and painting. However, the list of benefits of suspended solutions is long, so drywall can be a good option.

The advantages of this solution include not only the appearance, which can be completely any and fully meet your wishes, but also the fact that GKL is easily mounted independently, which means that you do not have to ask outsiders for help. At the same time, it will be possible to install recessed lighting or backlight.

Tension coatings are the optimal finish for small spaces. The main advantage of such solutions will be low cost and installation speed.

In addition, even in the smallest kitchen, such a ceiling can be made unique. Glossy films will expand the space visually due to reflections. And matte surfaces just look beautiful and fit any style of interior decoration.

Recessed lights, lighting and other decorative or functional options for tension coatings are present in full and this will allow you not to worry about the functionality or uniqueness of the design. In addition, it is possible to create completely unique compositions using photo printing.

The other types of decoration should not be considered within the framework of this material - the panels do not look interesting and take up too much space above your head, polystyrene or foam polystyrene tiles will not be very beautiful and unique, and other ceiling systems in this case simply are not suitable because of their dimensions.

Plastic Tile

Sheathing the ceiling with panels and polystyrene foam tiles is not the same thing. The panels have a large area, they can imitate the ceiling of the eurolining, facing with stone or even wood. Plastic tile dimensions and shape are quite traditional, most often - light color, may be with a pattern or embossed.

The latter option is best not to be mounted on the ceiling, as the terrain perfectly collects dirt and soot.

Polystyrene foam tile has the following advantages:

• this is definitely a budget option,
• extremely simple installation: the foam polish in the kitchen can simply be glued to the ceiling,
• to wash the ceiling tile simply with a damp sponge,
• the finish can be painted in any other color,
• for the kitchen, it is better to choose a tile with a laminated coating: it is more resistant to moisture and temperature extremes.

Ceiling tiles for the kitchen have the following disadvantages:

• decorative qualities of the product are low,
• the foam finish is hardly fireproof, the material, unfortunately, burns, and with the release of harmful substances.

Slatted and plastic ceilings

Covering from slats and PVC panels is almost the most popular types of ceiling for the dining room today. These materials have a lot of advantages and almost no drawbacks.

• a huge selection of colors and textures for different designs and for every master's taste,
• simple installation:
• the ability to hide not only serious defects in the ceiling, but also various communications,
• you can arrange an interesting soft ceiling lighting - fixtures are easily integrated here,
• this is a very practical ceiling option - any contamination can be removed with a damp cloth,
• in its original form, such a coating will last at least 10 years.

• plastic ceilings reduce the height of the room by 10 centimeters - for small kitchens this can be a serious problem,
• classic white panels can give a cozy kitchenette a bit of an official look.

What decor options for ceilings in the kitchen can I use

To a greater extent, the financial side affects the quality of decoration of the kitchen space. Typically, kitchen equipment takes up to 30% of the total budget allocated for apartment renovation. However, if the situation with the flooring and walls looks quite simple and clear, the lion's sum of funds allocated for repairs will have to be spent on the ceiling. Traditionally, the following types of decor are used to decorate ceilings:

• whitewashing or painting,
• pasting the ceiling with wallpaper
• suspended ceiling systems
• plastic constructions
• rack ceilings
• stretch ceiling.

All of the listed options for decorating the ceiling are eligible for implementation and to some extent allow us to solve the main problem. What ceiling is faster and better to do in your kitchen - this is a question for the inhabitants of the house

If you have the means, pay attention to expensive finishes and vice versa. With a shortage of finances, you can get by with budget options for finishing ceilings in the kitchen, which are no less practical, convenient and aesthetic

For the kitchen, the practicality of the ceilings is of particular importance. Intensive operation of this room can turn even the most original and expensive design into something gray, dirty and faceless. The ceiling needs constant care. Ceiling structures should be accessible for regular cleaning and cleaning, which can extend the life of the kitchen interior.

Plastic

The main advantage of this type of ceiling coating will be the combination of aesthetic appearance and ease of courtship. By their design they differ in size and number of sections in one panel.

• Easy to care.
• Easily carry water flooding from the upper floors.
• Hide wires and other communication.
• Resistance to temperature changes.
• An additional layer of sound insulation.
• They are odorless.
• Reasonable cost.
• Diverse design.

The most important drawback is the decrease in the height of the ceiling by several centimeters.

Due to the diverse design, many people liked the plastic ceiling. Panels can imitate wood, marble, metal, bamboo and so on. As for color, most often light shades are used for the ceiling.

Calculating the number of panels is not difficult. Most often, the thickness is five to ten millimeters, the width is two hundred to five hundred millimeters, and the length is up to three meters.

The cost of such a ceiling is considered one of the most affordable. The price starts at three dollars per square meter.

Black ceiling

It should be neat with that color. It is best to consult with experienced designers who will tell you the best option for a dark shade on the ceiling.

When taken properly, the illusion of a lack of a ceiling may appear. The black ceiling is only suitable for kitchens with high ceilings.

Red ceiling

As a rule, motivated people prefer red color, with a stable life position and with obvious qualities of an unsurpassed leader. Red is rarely used for the ceiling. But if you apply it, you get a very beautiful interior.

One of the conditions for the presence of such a color on the ceiling is its competent combination with other shades of the kitchen. The result is an incredible luxury effect.

It is worth remembering that the red ceiling will be the focus of attention in such a kitchen, so the rest of the interior should be done in more restrained colors. Red color arouses appetite, so it will be very appropriate for the kitchen.

Drawing on the ceiling

Modern technology allows you to accurately translate the image on the ceiling. Plus, competent lighting and then the ceiling turns out to be of incredible beauty.

Most often, the picture is used on stretch ceilings. For the kitchen, images of flowers, sky, animals, kitchen utensils are ideal. Placing photos of households on the ceiling can be a great idea.

False ceiling: concept

By this name is meant any ceiling structure that is fixed to the base ceiling - with the help of suspensions, on the crate and so on. The choice here is quite large.

• A metal frame suspended system is a typical solution for plasterboard ceilings. Plus - strength, reliability and durability. Minus - installation takes a lot of time, especially when it comes to options with a complex configuration.
• The wooden crate is not quite a suspended ceiling, but not a false ceiling either. A wooden beam is attached to the base surface, and the structure is hemmed with facing material. Suitable for GKL sheet, plastic panels, lining. Plus - simplicity and speed of installation, good reliability. Minus - the base ceiling surface will have to be leveled, since the crate is not able to compensate for irregularities.

• The rack ceiling - the frame has a not quite traditional look, consists of traverses - a profile with teeth, forming a rather complex lattice with three types of guides. You can install such a false ceiling in the kitchen with your own hands, but to make it is not. The product is made to order.

The structure is sheathed with metal rails - from aluminum or steel. Plus - high moisture resistance, incombustibility, easy installation. Minus - takes 10-15 cm of height.

• Cassette ceiling - the metal frame is fixed to the base surface, and the finishing plates are laid in cells on the grate. Here, the frame is part of the design, so it looks neat and stylish.

Finishing plates are made from a variety of materials - cellulose, plastic, mineral fiber. For the kitchen, the second option is most suitable.

Each of the systems is characterized by certain decorative possibilities. So, a plasterboard ceiling on a metal frame can have absolutely any, the most complex configuration. And since even in a small kitchen a two-level ceiling looks better, then this option can be safely called a leader.

In the photo - a gypsum plasterboard ceiling frame.

On a wooden crate, there is no opportunity to create a multi-level structure. But the installation of such a solution and its maintenance is extremely simple. The rack ceiling can be multi-level, but its manufacture in any case is the business of professionals.

The cassette system provides a large selection of the type of plate, but in itself is a rigid and unchanged design.

False ceiling design for GKL

False ceilings from two main components - the frame and cladding sheets.

For the frame, several types of profile and fastening are used.

• PNP - ceiling guide. Profile section - 27 * 28 mm. It is installed around the perimeter of the wall at the level at which the product is supposed to be installed. The ceiling profile is inserted into the guide during installation.

• Ceiling profile - with longitudinal grooves. From it, a frame lattice is assembled, on which GCR is fixed.

• Arched - It is used in the formation of figures of the second and third level of complex configuration, with smooth outlines.

• Crab - fasteners with which profiles are fixed at the intersection point. The crab is installed on the upper level guide in order to fix the lower profile to it.

• Gimbal - Most often direct, although it can also use a spring. It forms a U-shaped opening in which the ceiling profile is inserted and fixed. The excess "ears" are bent and cut off. If there is a need for height adjustment, with large irregularities in the ceiling, for example, anchor suspensions are installed.

The installed frame is sheathed from below with plasterboard sheets, gypsum fiber or plastic panels. Drywall for the kitchen must be selected moisture resistant - it is marked in green.

How to care for such a ceiling depends on the method of finishing the drywall. If GCR is painted, the surface is wiped with a dry or slightly damp sponge. If non-washable wallpapers are used for decoration, then only a dry sponge or vacuuming is allowed.

Ceiling design

Before deciding how to make a suspended ceiling, you first need to decide which option is needed. What is the most interesting suspension system with GCR? Of course, design capabilities. Just a plain white surface is an uninteresting option, and it is rarely realized. Materials can be used with much greater use.

Frame Features:

• single-level - if it is decided to carry out the traditional version, then in this way a perfectly flat and smooth ceiling surface is obtained,
• inclined - rarely sold in apartments, but in country houses is common. The best option for country and Provence, if the inclined plane is combined with imitation of ceiling beams, which are also made of drywall,

• two-level - even in the smallest kitchen, the combination of figures of two levels makes the room taller, and the interior - attractive. If the kitchen is spacious, then do not limit the imagination,
• layered - The choice for a large room, especially combined, where zoning is necessary. Several levels give the impression of being structured, and this visually expands the space.

Drywall Features:

• coloring - GKL excellent holds paint. Sheets can not only be painted with one color, but also create an image or complete a pattern. It should be noted that when glossy paint is used, it is worth taking care of the careful filling of the sheet: glossy paint reveals the slightest bumps,
• wallpapering - Inappropriate method for the kitchen, but sometimes it is used. Wallpaper can be pasted any
• sheathing - on GKL, you can attach plastic panels of any kind, and even tiles. The latter option is more common in the bathroom, however, and in the interior of the kitchen will not be redundant.

Ceiling Design Choice

For a kitchen, a suspended ceiling is a great way to visually alter the proportions of a room. As a rule, the latter are far from ideal, and the area of ​​this room is usually small.

Choosing the right ceiling design will help.

• Ceiling in a small kitchen it is better to make two-level symmetrical: a box around the perimeter, for example, or a central figure of the second level. Or even a ceiling niche.

• A narrow room suspension system can visually expand: for this, the second level is placed along a short wall. The form depends on the style: smooth asymmetric outlines - modern and hi-tech, rigid correct - techno and constructivism.

A universal solution for both cases is the second level in the form of a circle or oval. In a square room, a circle will emphasize the correct proportions and visually raise the ceiling, in a narrow room it will bring proportions closer to the square. The following photo shows such a design.

• Difficult in the configuration of the room - with a bay window, with obtuse and sharp corners or ledges, a suspended ceiling can be effectively zoned. Moreover, one can both emphasize the unusualness of the solution — for example, to distinguish the bay window zone as an asymmetric second level, and to “fix” it — for example, by placing a number of square rectangular niches along a short wall.

A two-level ceiling is a great way to visually increase the height. Moreover, any technique turns out to be effective - from a second-level figure above the dining table, but always with lighting, to complex zoning.

Lighting

The traditional method - the central source of light - for the kitchen, the option is unsuccessful. Despite its small size, there is little light from the chandelier to illuminate the working area. Of course, this problem can be solved by setting the backlight on the furniture, but the false plasterboard ceiling is more suitable for this.

Spotlights are an ideal lighting option for any room. They can be mounted on the ceiling surface, and on the wall, and on furniture. However, the most spectacular models, especially the built-in ones, look on the plasterboard ceiling. This does not exclude pendant lights, especially when creating multi-level lighting.

Universal lighting recipes do not exist in the kitchen. However, there are a number of recommendations that provide sufficient light in any area and, in addition, represent aesthetic appeal.

1. A good level of lighting in the kitchen is necessaryHowever, it boils down not to a powerful central light source, but to such a combination of lamps when both the working and dining areas are well lit. Excessive light is not welcome - this is not an operating room.
2. The number and power of luminaires correlate with each other: the more sources, the weaker they are. Otherwise, do not get uniform light.
3. Likewise, for aesthetic reasons, the dimensions of the lamps are interconnected. With a luxurious baroque chandelier, spotlights should be small and invisible. If the dining group is lit by three small pendant lamps, then the built-in lights should be larger and more powerful.
4. Multilevel lighting is the main principle of building an interior. And, of course, the plasterboard ceiling is most suitable for implementation, since the fixtures can be placed at any level of construction.

• If in a small kitchen a second-level figure is located above the dining table, it just needs to be highlighted. Used for this backlight or spotlights.
• If the low ceiling is visually increased due to the box around the perimeter, then the backlight is installed on the surface of the first level along the box. The fact is that the light visually pushes the object away, so the illuminated perimeter will seem higher, and with low ceilings you need to get the opposite effect.
• If everything is in order with the height of the room, then the lamps on the second level will help to visually highlight the zone or emphasize the configuration of the room. In the photo - the backlight on the second level.
• The interior in a modern style does not require central symmetry. And this means that the main sources of light are, as a rule, several pendant lights, not a chandelier, which can be placed not in the center of the room, but to highlight the desired area with them. They are located above the dining table or over the island.

As light sources, you can use any lamp - incandescent, halogen, fluorescent. Drywall is insensitive to temperature and completely non-combustible, and therefore is not afraid of proximity to heated buildings.

False ceiling - an excellent choice for the kitchen. The design can have a very different structure, sheathed with different materials, and its decoration is very diverse. The best option can be created and mounted with your own hands.

Features

The suspended ceiling is a structure that is attached to the slab. The system is used not only for decorative purposes, but also for practical purposes.

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For installation, different materials with unusual texture, color and patterns are used. From a technical point of view, this is a frame system that is installed using suspensions. The frame is made of a metal grill; after fastening, facing parts are mounted.

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Even if the kitchen is small, the hanging system can also be used, because it is suitable for any area. Among the possible options are:

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• plasterboard ceilings - universal option. It is inexpensive, you can make different designs from it.For example, in the kitchen it’s possible to create geometric shapes, bends or waves,

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• cassetteceiling - suitable for a modern interior, it is a small modules that are fixed to the frame in a certain sequence. Each of the panels can differ in color, texture, due to which you can choose a surface for any style. The main minus is the cost of products,

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• rack and pinionceiling - It is recommended to use for large areas. It is made of slats, which after assembly are supplemented with panels. After installation, they are similar to lining. This option is reliable, durable and beautiful,

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• tractionceiling - a leading option that is in great demand. During the installation, a frame is installed, on which the film is stretched strictly by the standards of the kitchen. There are a lot of design options, so you can choose a ceiling for any style.

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To create a frame using metal profiles and staples type PN. Such material is lightweight, but other types can be used:

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• PP profile - it is recommended to use for reinforced construction, its cross section is 60x25 mm. Suitable for creating a figured ceiling,
• PS profile - well suited for branched wiring.

Suspension systems are not only beautiful, they help to solve several important tasks at once:

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• there is no need to make the perfect base of the ceiling, because all the bumps will be hidden,
• work is carried out in a short time.

Mirror panels give a reflection effect, which is advantageous for a small area. The space is visually increasing. Glossy panels are more convenient to maintain, maintenance is easier because you just wipe the surface for cleanliness.

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The main advantages

False ceilings in the kitchen are convenient to use. They have many advantages, among which it is important to highlight the following:

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• neat and beautiful ceiling for the kitchen helps to hide defects and other defects of the surface. For installation, you do not need to carry out lengthy preparatory work, so the procedure will not be time-consuming,
• helps to hide communications, which in the kitchen can be a lot. The surface is located so that there is enough space not only for wires, but also for ventilation ducts,
• there is a place for embedding lighting devices in the space between the old and the new ceiling. Since the room is divided into a working part and a dining room, it is more correct to do separate lighting for each zone. For example, on a cooking surface, you can make a strip of halogen lamps, and hang a beautiful chandelier with warm light above the table,

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• during cooking, often a lot of steam and moisture appears, and suspended kitchen ceilings can withstand aggressive effects, are not affected by steam, moisture and temperature,
• installation of the structure is quite simple, compared to other finishing methods. Even if the apartment has a non-standard layout and there are ledges, niches on the walls, installation will not be difficult,
• if necessary, the system can be easily dismantled, can be transferred to another room or house for subsequent installation,
• if part of the ceiling is damaged, then replacing the part takes about 5 minutes. It is enough to get the desired item and make it a replacement. Unless, of course, we are talking about a tension surface.

Knowing these advantages, you can determine exactly what is best for the kitchen.

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The best options for false ceilings

The kitchen can be attributed to rooms with increased pollution. During cooking, soot is formed, small particles of fat stick to the ceiling, on which dust settles. This means that after a while it is necessary to wash the surface with the use of cleaning products. Therefore, it is better not to use drywall and mineral fiber structures.

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The best option would be rack and cassette types of suspended ceilings. The main parts of the design are cassettes, which are made in the form of panels of rectangular or square shape.

The rack type is made of aluminum or steel. Laths and cartridges have good durability, therefore the surface serves 10–25 years, the color is not lost, the original appearance is preserved.

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If you look at the design, the surface of the ceiling can be made in one color or painted in several shades. The structure is solid and perforated. The panels are UV resistant, so there is no need to constantly update the coating. That is why this design option is in great demand when repairing a kitchen.

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All types of suspended ceilings are united by a design that involves the creation of a frame. It holds decorative panels.

The frame can be made open and closed. In the first case, it will be visible, and in the second situation, it is completely covered with decorative panels. Each option has its own characteristics, but you need to understand that the frame system steals about 10-15 cm in height.

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The surface for flush mounting will be smooth and almost monolithic. An open design can further decorate the ceiling. The frame grill may have a color different from the panels, this emphasizes the style. For example, it can be made of chrome, then other chrome parts in the kitchen stand out. It is also possible to use several colors and arrange the panels in a checkerboard pattern.

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In the rack structure, the fasteners of the panels are carried out on metal strips with protrusions that are holders. If the ceiling is high, then open rails are often used, they are mounted close to each other and supplemented by inserts.

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Metal parts are processed, and aluminum is used in its pure form, since it is not afraid of corrosion, which is important for the kitchen space. A correctly selected ceiling pattern can visually increase the space. Lamps can be mounted of any type, because the panels are not afraid of heating.

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Disadvantages False ceilings include only the straightforwardness of this finish, which limits some design decisions. The installation should be carried out together, if possible, even more people can be involved.

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Khrushchev and the suspended ceiling are not entirely compatible things. This solution is suitable for rooms with high ceilings. True, it can sometimes be used for small kitchens. To do this, use mirror panels and a rack structure.

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Many people today prefer to use combined and multi-level ceilings. With their help, you can divide the kitchen space into several zones. When a two-level ceiling is used, properly organized lighting will help to give it an individuality, which will create a pleasant atmosphere for a meal.

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For modern repairs, the suspended ceiling is perfect, add originality. The system is durable and easy to use, and a large selection of structures and colors will help you choose the surface for any style. The video may help to make a choice:

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