This article will help you to make a choice of suspended ceiling, we are in detail and very simply described all types and characteristics of these structures. And also prepared tables with the list of their advantages and disadvantages.
1 Plasterboard ceilings
Gypsum Carton was once the most popular material for suspended ceilings, but with the development of design and changing trends lost its championship. Rather, the relevance of the multi-level ceilings of different shapes and colors, which hit the imagination in the 2000s.
Now the plasterboard ceiling can be used for a simple alignment or a hidden lighting system - about levels and amazing forms of the ceiling, the pro is recommended to forget. Here are anti-simplices.
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And so - you can and need to do.
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By the way, plasterboard can also be used in wet rooms: bathroom, kitchen. For this, there is a special moisture resistant plasterboard, and if you are afraid of fire hazard - choose fire-resistant sheets.
This material has both advantages due to which it is chosen and disadvantages.
| Benefits | disadvantages |
|---|---|
Can be used in any premises | Installation is not simple - it is practically impossible to do it with your own hands |
Easily align the surface | The height of the ceiling decreases - this option is not recommended for Khrushchev, where the ceiling already reaches only 2.6 meters |
The cost of materials is relatively small |
2 Tile Type Ceilings
Most likely, you have seen such structures in offices and administrative premises. Are they applicable for home? Quite. If you equip the shopping room in a private house, they will be useful. In fact, it is a metal frame that does not hide in the ceiling and is an element of design. He is put on pressed plates.
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On advantages and disadvantages.
| Benefits | disadvantages |
|---|---|
Budget | Easily damaged - even a small subject |
Mounted quickly, and practically does not leave dust after that | Very quickly flobs |
Sizes of plates are universal - if something happened, you can just buy the same | Plates fade, not too durable |
Under the ceiling of this type, you can hide anything: from the ventilation system to wires |
3 Gold ceilings
Not quite a standard solution, but stylish. Especially relevant for apartments of houses with high ceilings or original interior styles. The lattice ceilings are not rarely combined with other types of suspended ceilings, plasterboard, in particular. But you remember about the fact that the multi-level ceilings are not in fashion? Apply this reception with caution.
In essence, the lattice ceilings consist of plates, and the pipes and wires can be visible behind them. Therefore, the option is suitable for Loft style, industrial interiors in the Backstage style, when all the outbound sides are opening at the bottom.
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As for common advantages and disadvantages, then ...
| Benefits | disadvantages |
|---|---|
Easy installation, without dirt and dust | Wires and cables are seen, since the transparent system |
Relative budget | |
You can choose different colors and type of coatings: matte, glossy, chrome |
4 Cassette Type Ceilings
The cassette-type ceilings, in fact, the subspecies of the tile ceilings, but since their popularity is very height, cassette often allocate in a separate group.
The main difference between cassette ceilings - simple installation. In principle, you may need to mount the design even alone. It is going on the principle of the constructor from the modules-cassettes. In turn, these modules cassettes can be any colors or even with a mirror surface.
Another classification of modules: open and closed. The first is completely closed the framework, and in the second case, the profiles are visible, like a tile system.
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On advantages and disadvantages - in the table below.
| Benefits | disadvantages |
|---|---|
Strength and durability | High price |
Easy mount | |
Cassette is easy to replace in case of its damage |
5 Stretch ceilings
The latter look, which we consider in this article is the most popular for residential premises. The material for stretch ceilings is two types: PVC film and fabric. The first is cheaper, and the second is ecological.
Also, stretch ceilings are classified on the surface. They are glossy, matte, with 3D drawings, relief, with metal glitter.
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Detailed installation instructions can be found in this video:
Traditionally, to decide on the choice you will help to study the benefits and disadvantages:
| Benefits | disadvantages |
|---|---|
Fast installation | There will be a small selection of lighting options. |
Does not care | There will be difficult access to all communications under the ceiling |
You can choose from a large number of different colors and materials. | |
It is practical - for example, if you flood the neighbors, the stretch ceiling just stretches, but the water will not fall into the apartment |