How to make ceilings
14 Ways to Cover a Hideous Ceiling
There are many ways to cover an unsightly ceiling, whether it's genuinely ugly or you just want a change. Some of these projects are economical and others are more of an investment. So, the path you take to cover your ceiling depends on how much you're willing to spend and your own personal taste. Here are 14 ceiling coverup ideas to consider.
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Corrugated Tin Ceiling
Installing a corrugated tin ceiling is a unique way to get a minimalist/industrial vibe in a room. The metal is attached directly to the ceiling joists with screws and is easy to maintain.
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Cheap Ceiling Tiles for a Drop Ceiling
If you don’t mind the ceiling looking like a commercial building, a drop ceiling is an economical coverup. The project involves installing a grid system and placing ceiling tiles into the openings. It’s not a difficult project if you know how to use a level, and it’s much more economical than most other methods.
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Panel and Faux Beam Ceiling
Another relatively simple way to change the appearance of your ceiling is to install a panel and beam ceiling. The beams are not actually structural—they’re simple boxes installed to create the illusion.
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Tin Ceiling
in the 1920s it was popular to cover ceilings with copper or tin ceiling tiles and wood molding, giving them an elegant look. Modern metal ceiling tiles are installed using an adhesive compound. There are many styles available so you can create a unique look you’ll love.
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Tongue and Groove Ceiling
You can install a tongue-and-groove ceiling to hide a nasty ceiling in your room.
Installing a tongue-and-groove ceiling is a somewhat slow process, but it is possible for a single person to do the job without help. This style is also one of our favorite patio ceiling ideas.
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Surface-Mount Ceiling Tiles
Surface-mount ceiling tiles are easy to install. The grid for this system is much easier that the drop-ceiling grid, and the tiles attach directly to the grid. This is another project that can be done by one person, and in most cases, the tiles that go into place can be easily cut to size using scissors.
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Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles
Installing styrofoam ceiling tiles is one of the easiest ways to change an ugly ceiling into a beautiful one. The ceiling tiles attach directly to the existing ceiling using an adhesive.
The beauty is that there are a number of different patterns available and they are not expensive.
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PVC Ceiling Tiles
Installing PVC ceiling tiles follows the same process as installing a conventional drop ceiling. PVC plastic tiles come in 24 inch x 24 inch sections and unlike regular drop-ceiling panels, the PVC panels are waterproof.
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Paneling
Paneling was very popular 50 years ago and when it fell out of favor, people removed it or covered it up. Depending on the look you’re after, paneling over an ugly ceiling is still a viable option. Be sure to take into account the weight of the paneling. You’ll need solid framework to attach the paneling to.
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Drywall
Installing drywall is another solid solution for an ugly ceiling.
The job requires two people to lift the panels, unless you use a lift. Once you’ve installed, primed and painted the new ceiling, it should be maintenance-free for many years. If it ever begins to sag, here’s how to fix it.
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Fabric
How about fabric to hide a hideous ceiling? You’ll need many yards to get this drapey effect, so pay close attention to the price per yard.
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Paint
Paint. It’s a simple solution, as long as you can get the ceiling surface in paintable condition. Repairing a ceiling is similar to repairing walls. It takes time and patience to get the surface ready to paint and if you don’t fix the imperfections, every one will show when the lights are on.
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Wallpaper
Another ceiling coverup to consider is wallpaper.
This is an opportunity to be bold, or at the very least, creative. Keep in mind that you may want to remove the wallpaper some day, so don’t skimp on the prep work recommended for the paper you purchase. Also, if there is a pattern to match, do so carefully or your ceiling could look out of whack!
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Beadboard Panels
Beadboard panels are an efficient, economical way to get that popular tongue-and-groove, porchy look to cover up an unattractive ceiling. Compare wood and vinyl options and choose the one that best suits your budget and DIY aspirations. One of our favorite ideas for this material is covering popcorn ceiling with beadboard.
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Originally Published: January 22, 2019
35 Ways to Make a Ceiling Look Higher
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If your home has ceilings that are inherently low (such as in a basement), or if your ceilings are of average height but you might want them to look taller, you might have been looking into ways to give the appearance of height.
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There are as many different ways to help with this allusion as there are different low-ceiling spaces. Sometimes, the strategies are completely opposite, which can be frustrating. But if you read on, keeping your own space in mind, we think you’ll be able to figure out a few tips that will work for you.
Common ceiling types
Suspended/ dropped ceiling
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This is a type of ceiling that hangs from a metal grid below the existing ceiling, sort of like a second layer. It’s most commonly used in office buildings and commercial spaces where they’re meant to conceal plumbing or wires. They’re also often paired with acoustic tiles.
Coffered ceiling
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This type of ceiling has a classic and elegant appearance and is often associated with spaces such as libraries or hotels. It can also be installed in homes where it adds a high-end and luxurious feel to the space. A coffered ceiling is made of a grid of inverted panels and molding and is commonly made out of wood.
Tray ceiling
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A tray ceiling has layers and is called this way because it actually looks like an upside down tray. In this case the center of the ceiling is higher and drops around the sides which are positioned at a lower level. This adds depth to the room and can also help to make the ceiling appear higher. It also makes spaces look a bit more dramatic and interesting.
Cathedral/ vaulted ceiling
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Perhaps the most dramatic type of all, the cathedral ceiling is suited for large spaces but can also be adapted to suit smaller areas as well. They’re high and dramatic and have an inverted V shape with sides that slope down. They’re beautiful, eye-catching and they definitely make a strong impression.
Coved ceiling
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A coved ceiling has a sort of dome-like shape. It’s concave and has curved edges instead of straight or sharp angles which creates a smooth transition between the ceiling and the walls.
A coved ceiling makes the space appear more inviting and cozy because of its soft lines.
Shed ceiling
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This is also known as a single-slope ceiling and it’s easy to understand why. It begins at the high point at one one wall and sloped down towards the opposite wall, creating a slope. It only goes one way so it’s a bit like half of a classic pitched roof in that way.
Beam ceiling
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This is perhaps the most traditional type of ceiling. You can recognize it by the exposed beams which draw attention to the ceiling. These beams can be load-bearing or simply decorative, depending on the style and structure of the room.
Plain, conventional ceiling
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Of course, we should also mention the conventional ceiling type which is the most common of all in homes and residential spaces in general. It’s cost-effective and versatile and it’s plain and flat. Still, that doesn’t mean it has to look boring.
There’s lots of ways in which you can decorate a conventional ceiling to make it look higher or more interesting.
ARCHITECTURAL TIPS TO MAKE THE CEILING LOOK HIGHER.
1. Uncover the ceiling’s architectural skeleton.
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Particularly if you’re a fan of industrial style, or if exposed pipes and ductwork make your heart flutter, a “raw” ceiling will not only enhance that look, but it will also probably give you more headroom physically.
2. Use recessed (canned) lighting.
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Anything that sticks out from an already low ceiling, such as some ceiling lights, will make the entire ceiling feel lower and, consequently, the room smaller. Those are precious inches lost. Instead, install recessed lights that take up space within the ceiling itself. Or you could forget about ceiling lights and opt for wall lighting instead.
3. Remove crown molding (or keep it very thin).
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Proportion is key here.
Molding and trim has the appearance of protruding down from the ceiling; when a ceiling is low to begin with, this is not beneficiary. You could also paint the molding the same color as the ceiling, giving the allusion of additional height.
PAINTING TIPS TO MAKE THE CEILING LOOK HIGHER.
4. Paint the ceiling white.
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This is often the default choice for ceilings, and for good reason – white in décor lifts and lightens. On a ceiling, this visually raises the height of the ceiling itself. If you don’t want to go with pure white, it’s recommended that you at least choose a color that is lighter than your walls.
5. Paint the ceiling color down onto the walls.
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This façade is a great way to change one’s perception of the ceiling boundaries and immediately adds several inches psychologically.
6. Use a high-gloss finish for the ceiling.
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The reflection of light and objects themselves will heighten and brighten the entire room.
Or, if you’re very dramatic and choose mirror-type glossiness for the ceiling, your entire room will seem to never end, reflecting the entire space on top of itself.
7. Use a matte finish on the ceiling.
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Another school of thought is that a matte finish is best for making a ceiling “disappear,” hiding flaws and faults of the ceiling itself while simultaneously putting the emphasis on the room itself.
8. Paint vertical stripes on the walls.
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Anything that draws the eye upward, which is what vertical stripes do inherently, will make a ceiling feel taller and an entire space feel bigger. The bigger the contrast between the stripes, the more dramatic this effect will be.
DECORATING TIPS TO MAKE THE CEILING LOOK HIGHER.
9. Choose low furniture.
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When the horizontal lines of your seating furniture are lower than average, it tricks the eye into thinking the rest of the room is taller than it actually is.
One bonus of this strategy is that it maximizes any great window views as well, because furniture isn’t blocking the glass.
10. Display items vertically.
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Whether in a floor-to-ceiling bookcase or as framed items on the wall, choosing to create some sort of visual display with vertical lines will help your room feel taller, as it draws the eye upward.
11. Raise the hanging of window treatments.
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When we see curtains, our eyes automatically equate their size and position with the window itself. By hanging your window treatments just below the ceiling (which might be a foot or two higher than where the top of the window is), you draw the eye upward and fool the brain into thinking the window is bigger than it actually is. This is a great way to heighten and brighten.
12. Opt out of window treatments.
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Revealing as much of your windows (and, therefore, letting in as much natural light) as possible will ultimately make the entire room feel brighter and bigger…similar to the spacious feeling that vaulted ceilings evoke even when square footage isn’t more.
Windows expand the look of any space, so omitting the curtains or drapes all together will increase the feeling of spaciousness.
13. Use mirrors.
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Again, as you go about styling your space, you want to incorporate items that are themselves or that reflect light. Mirrors are ideal for increasing not only light but also perceived square footage. Hang them on the wall, or lean them up against the wall for maximum effect.
14. Put emphasis on the lighting
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It’s always important to carefully choose the placement, style and height at which you install the light fixtures. In some cases a low-hanging chandelier or pendant lamp can draw attention to the ceiling and make it appear higher. This can work particularly well for staircases but other spaces as well.
15. Extend the fireplace surround all the way up
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Another nice trick that you can use when designing and planning a space like the living room for example is to strategically use the fireplace to highlight the height of the room and to draw more attention to the ceiling.
That works particularly well when the fireplace surround goes all the way up. It doesn’t need to stand out really. It can match the walls and only add depth to the room.
16. Match the walls, ceiling and furniture
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If the ceiling, walls and the furniture attached to them all match and have the same color and look this creates a uniform and seamless transition and as a result the room appears larger and more airy and the ceiling can also feel higher, especially when dealing with a pitched roof for example. It’s a design strategy that can work particularly well with modern and contemporary interiors.
17. Have a double-height area
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This goes without saying, but if you have a loft or a multiple-story house, leaving aside a space which can have a double-height ceiling creates a wonderfully open, airy and bright ambiance and impacts the entire home. These spaces are usually dedicated to the social sections like the living room.
Space doesn’t need to have a large footprint in order to stand out and adding another layer of windows can open it up even more.{found on blue-ocean-design}.
18. Extend the windows all the way up
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Floor-to-ceiling windows are more and more often integrated into a lot of designs, in particular those with a contemporary or modern vibe. They’re easier to install when the ceiling is flat but they can also work with pitched roofs and other shapes as well. They help to make the ceiling look higher and they open up the rooms to the outdoors. {found on rkdarch}.
19. Expose the beams
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This ties to the very first idea we mentioned, that of exposing the architectural skeleton of the space. Making the beams more visible helps to draw attention to the ceiling which in a lot of cases is a positive thing. Although this is pretty much the opposite of keeping things simple, it’s a strategy that pays great results.{found on dfletcherarch}.
20. Add clerestory windows
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A clerestory window is placed along the top of a wall, at or very near to the roof line. It doesn’t really expose the view but rather helps to bring more natural light into the room. It can also help to make the ceiling stand out more and to make the wall and by extension the ceiling as well appear taller/ higher.
21. Add more windows
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The windows do a lot to add light to a room and to make it appear larger, more spacious and more open. There are many different ways to integrate one or more windows on a wall, including the option to create an entire grid of windows that takes over the entire surface. This particular strategy can also include a row of clerestory windows which can be cleverly and seamlessly placed at the very top.{found on mjamesarchitecture}.
22. Install skylights
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Skylights are very practical and helpful for bringing more natural light into a space when there’s not enough space on the walls for regular windows or when the ceiling is low.
Of course, there are many distinct design strategies that can develop around them and which can focus on various different elements of the décor or emphasize particular aspects of the space.{found desewing}.
Inspiring DIY ceiling projects
Install wood planks on the ceiling
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Wood is a beautiful material with a natural warmth that you can’t really replicate. It can be used in lots of different ways in interior design and a particularly interesting option is to have the ceiling or a portion of the ceiling covered in wood planks. You can do this for a small area like the space about the kitchen island or for an entire room. Check out the full tutorial on construction2style if you’re interested in giving this a try.
Create a plywood ceiling
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Plywood is an alternative to natural wood in many cases. It’s appreciated for its lightweight and affordable character and its versatility. In the case of this project from woodshopdiaries the plywood was used to lower and flatten the ceiling of this big open space.
It helps to simplify the décor and it also makes the whole place feel warm and inviting.
Install a shiplap ceiling
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Another beautiful idea is to install shiplap on the ceiling. This would look especially great if you’re going for a breezy, beach house sort of vibe or for a farmhouse-inspired décor. The shiplap ceiling can be painted white and can feature built-in lighting for a clean and airy mood. For a balanced look keep the walls flat and paint them in an interesting color, like this dark blue featured on makingmanzanita.
Try a cool geometric pattern
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If you want to create a focal point or to draw attention to a certain section of your ceiling, perhaps it would be worth experimenting with some interesting geometric patterns. A cool example in this sense can be found on queenbeeofhoneydos. This chevron plank ceiling stands out and was also quite cheap to make thanks to plywood planks which are perfect for a project like this.
Consider a herringbone ceiling pattern
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You’re probably familiar with herringbone floors. Well, this is almost the same thing but for the ceiling instead. Because of that the effect that a herringbone ceiling has can be one of surprise. This is actually a great way to add warmth to a room without relying on wooden floors. For once, it’s time for the ceiling to stand out. Head over to frugalfamilytimes for a tutorial on how to design and install such a ceiling.
Install faux beams
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It doesn’t really matter if your ceiling doesn’t need support beams. You can still enjoy this style. Installing faux wooden beams can give a room a more cozy look and can be a perfect excuse to use more wood in the design without relying only on furniture and other usual elements. Check out notinggrace to learn how to install faux beams yourself.
Make your own coffered ceiling
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When it comes to any of the less conventional ceiling types it’s usually best to leave up to the professionals but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to do any of this yourself.
Installing a coffered ceiling is something that you can pull off by yourself. To make it easier you can simplify a bit the design or go for a more shallow grid in order to preserve the height of the space. You can find more tips and useful info about this on remodelandolacasa.
Use reclaimed wood
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As you may have noticed, a lot of these DIY ceiling projects involve wood. With that in mind, it might be a good idea to use reclaimed wood if you want to give your design more character, to make it more authentic or if you’re going for a particular style like retro, farmhouse or rustic. Head over to domesticimperfection for more details about reclaimed wood ceilings and how to make them.
How to make a beautiful ceiling cheaply?
Many people want to save money when renovating. One of the important questions in this case will be - how to make a beautiful ceiling cheaply? Despite the well-known saying that it’s not cheap, you can get by with a small amount and at the same time make a high-quality and beautiful design of the floor.
This will help you with modern finishing materials and the constant reduction in prices for most of them.
Options
Based on the basic condition: not to spend a lot of money and at the same time get a great looking surface, the number of suitable finishing materials will not be too large. However, there is still a choice:
- Tile adhesives
- Panel structures
- Stretch ceilings
It may seem that the last named option does not fit into the framework of an inexpensive repair, however, this is not entirely true - the cost of installing such a coating in a standard-sized room will not be so big if you choose an inexpensive film, and this solution has very advantages a lot. However, we will consider these design methods separately.
Tiles
This is the most affordable way to decorate floors. It will be cheaper to just paint the surface with paint or whitewash. But, for high-quality painting and whitewashing, it will be necessary to level the plane, which immediately takes such repairs beyond the scope of an inexpensive one - leveling sometimes costs very serious amounts.
You can stick the foam boards yourself, which significantly reduces costs. One of the advantages of this method will be the speed with which this can be done - it will take less than one day to paste over the room. Even in the absence of experience in such work, you can not worry that some of the parts will be damaged - their price is too low to worry about it.
The appearance of the coating depends on the type of tile chosen. There are simple foam parts that create a clear pattern of many squares on the floor, and there are types of tiles that allow you to get an almost continuous surface with a clear geometric pattern. Both those and others will not empty your wallet, but will allow you to make a worthy repair. Seamless coatings will cost more, but their higher price is fully justified - the surface decorated with seamless tiles looks much better.
Panels
This method of finishing implies higher costs compared to the first method of finishing, but it has a certain set of advantages that fully justify the higher price.
The main advantage of the solution is the ability to hide even very serious surface defects and at the same time assemble a cheap and beautiful ceiling. In addition, the installation of the ceiling can be done independently, which will also reduce the final estimate.
The design implies the presence of a frame and ceiling space, and this will be another plus of the solution. In the resulting void, you can lay electrical wiring, ventilation ducts, or simply mount recessed fixtures. In panel houses with not the best sound insulation, such a solution will allow you to place soundproofing materials in the ceiling space and get rid of extraneous noise.
The appearance of such structures allows them to be used in any place, except for living rooms and bedrooms - here it is better to choose a different finishing material. However, for kitchens or hallways, this design method is great.
Stretch fabric
This is exactly the option when ceilings can be made relatively cheap and very beautiful.
In appearance, tension structures will be the most attractive. As for the price, the installation of a stretch ceiling will cost a little more than the panels, but the surface will look much better.
The main advantage of this finishing method is that you don't have to do anything yourself. Installation work will be performed by a team of specialists, which will take only a couple of hours to work with one room. The only thing that will be required of you is to call the measurer, coordinate the project with him and pay for your order at the office.
There are a lot of options for textures and colors of such coatings, which will allow you to choose the design for any room. At the same time, the appearance of the canvas will allow you not to worry at all that your guests will complain about the budget of the repair - everything looks very dignified.
90,000 from which you can make the ceiling in the room - 6 options (photo)
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What can be used to make the ceiling in the room, what type and design of the ceiling will be appropriate in the bathroom, children's room or in the living room must be decided in advance.
Until recently, the maximum that could be done with the ceiling was to paint or whitewash. And now, for finishing the ceiling surface, you can use a wide variety of materials, suspended or tension structures, wallpaper with fabric, special tiles, or use stained glass, mirrors and even metal plates. So which material to choose for the ceiling of the bathroom, living room, kitchen or bedroom?
How to start finishing work
In order not to get lost in conjectures and assumptions, first of all, you need to draw up a project for the design of the room in general, and the ceiling in particular. You can sketch to better visualize the shape and the main elements of the design. Such visualization will also help to more clearly imagine which color and shade is best suited and emphasize the design of a children's room, bathroom, hallway or living room.
Multi-level ceilings require a clear layout in order to correctly position the entire structure and bring in the lighting.
The choice of how to decorate the ceiling depends entirely on your imagination and possibilities. Any design solutions, no matter how bold they may be, will perfectly complement the overall interior of a nursery, bathroom or hallway, if you adhere to the basic design style and take into account the functional features of the room.
When choosing a ceiling finish, also consider the complexity of the job, the total cost of the finish, and the performance characteristics of the chosen material.
Whitewashing
The traditional way of finishing a ceiling is to whitewash it, when the surface is covered with a special solution of chalk or lime. The result is a snow-white ceiling, if no color scheme was added to the solution, which is absolutely suitable for any interior style solution.
Which color of the whitewashed ceiling to prefer, the saturation of the shade can be decided during the work, perhaps for the nursery there will be a better brighter shade, and for the bathroom it will be snow-white. The main advantage of this type of design is the low cost of the material and the minimum cost of finishing work. For whitewashing the ceiling, there is no need to invite a specialist; you can do the work yourself.
This method has many drawbacks. Firstly, it is a short service life - less than 2 years. Secondly, complex preparatory work - the surface must be leveled and plastered. As a result, you need to get a plain surface, for which the solution is applied very tightly, in several layers. What can we say about intolerance to water - any evaporation leads to a loss of appearance.
Whitewashed ceilings look more familiar in the kitchen or bathroom. But it is precisely because of the high humidity and high temperatures that the whitewash on the ceilings will quickly lose its attractiveness.
In the kitchen, such a ceiling will quickly turn yellow from the abundance of fumes and absorb all odors. In the bathroom, excess moisture will lead to wet spots, dampness and mold. Whatever style of interior is used for a children's room or bedroom, a light, whitewashed ceiling will always be appropriate and relevant.
Painting
The most popular method of decorating the premises of a house or apartment, whether it is a ceiling in a nursery or a bedroom. Allows you to embody a wide variety of design solutions, combine different shades to highlight or emphasize a zone in a room or interior features. From the technological side, whitening and painting ceilings is the same. But the painted surface is much easier to care for.
The disadvantages of painting the ceiling include a short service life, complex preparatory work and the possibility of cracking and chipping on the painted surface.
For rooms with unstable temperature conditions and an excess of moisture - the same kitchen and bathroom, it is better to paint the ceiling.
Since both the kitchen and the bathroom are often small in size and the unevenness of the ceiling is not too noticeable, preliminary leveling can be omitted. And all the irregularities will be hidden behind the original painting. But for a nursery, a painted ceiling is most preferable - if necessary, it can be washed.
Combined ceiling design can be made in the children's room, bedroom and living room. Decorate part of the surface with a plasterboard suspended ceiling, and paint the rest of the space in a single color. What will be the ceiling in these rooms is up to you, but you should not completely paint it in one color. Whatever the idea, the living room is always a spacious room. Use your imagination, decorate the ceiling with bright colors, rich drawings or paintings. In the bedroom, you can use pastel shades and create a sophisticated design. And what kind of plot for decorating a nursery can you come up with using the rainbow coloring of the ceiling or creating magical figures above your child's bed!
Wallpapering
Using wallpaper to decorate the ceiling is an original way to decorate the interior of a room.
There is no special type of wallpaper for pasting the ceiling. Therefore, it is recommended to use more dense wallpapers in light or beige colors from paper options. The ideal option would be non-woven wallpaper for painting, then you can change the design of the room without re-gluing the ceiling and this is very convenient for a child's room.
This finishing option is cost-effective, since the cost of wallpaper is low, and apart from glue and a roller, you will not need anything else to work with.
Of the shortcomings, the main thing is the difficulty of doing the pasting work yourself. You will need at least one partner. In addition, the service life of such material is quite short and after two or three years you will have to re-paste. And this is not the only negative. For paper wallpaper, certain room conditions are necessary - a minimum of moisture, drafts, abundant fumes or pungent odors. Before pasting, it is better to make the surface even, otherwise all the bumps and flaws will become visible.
Alternatively, use liquid wallpaper. They are applied to the ceiling in the form of a decorative plaster layer, which means that it is not necessary to pre-level the surface itself.
Wallpapering the ceiling is relevant for living rooms. But for the bathroom and kitchen, this option should not be used. And a month will not pass, as the wallpaper will begin to lag behind, swell from moisture and eventually completely disappear, but in the nursery they will be quite appropriate.
For the bedroom and children's room, use wallpaper with a neutral pattern. And for the living room, silk wallpapers in bright colors with an original pattern are suitable.
Ceiling tiles
Adhesive ceiling tiles with special PVC or Styrofoam tiles have been the most popular until recently. Diverse in shape, embossed or with a glossy surface, in various color variations, ceiling tiles have conquered more than one heart and the ceiling of the consumer's home.
Tiling does not require special leveling of the surface. Due to their volume and relief, they will hide all the flaws and visually make the ceiling even.
The weight of the tile is very light, and the minimum amount of glue is used for gluing, so you can handle the gluing yourself. The cost of the material is low and it is easy to care for the tiles.
The disadvantages include the dislike of the material to direct sunlight, because of them the tile quickly loses its color. In addition, it is impossible to hide communications and wires under such tiles. If desired, ceiling tiles can be painted in different colors and this is a good option for a child's room. This type of decoration can be done in any room, even in the bathroom and kitchen. The unpretentiousness of the material and ease of care contributed to its popularization.
Suspended structures
One of the popular types is suspended ceiling.
For it, you can use panels made of drywall, PVC or wood materials, quite rarely tiles with a mirror surface or lining are used.
This type of decoration is ideal for an apartment, private house or office space. Does not require preliminary leveling of the surface.
Suspended ceiling involves the use of any decorative material that is installed on metal profile structures. You can not only hide all communications and wires, but also design additional lighting in the room in an original way. The false ceiling is based on the metal profile structure itself, and the material must be selected taking into account the specifics of the room. For example, decorative boards made of wood materials are often used for the living room. This ceiling design option will emphasize the classic interior, especially if noble wood furniture prevails in the living room.
Drywall . Using this material, it is possible to create structures of various complexity and functionality with smooth shapes and circles, in several steps and tiers.
The main advantage of a plasterboard suspended ceiling is the low cost of the material and the ease of installation of the plates. The main disadvantage is that it will not work to create a complex shape or a multi-tiered structure on your own, only an invited specialist will solve the problem.
Metal plates or cassettes. The material resembles ceiling tiles - it can be with a smooth or embossed outer side, plain or painted in different colors. Caring for a suspended cassette ceiling is simple - the plates are easily removed and wiped with a damp cloth. Calmly tolerates temperature changes and high humidity. The specific gravity of the cassette elements is light, despite the fact that they are made from an alloy of various metals. The main disadvantages are the high cost and low level of sound insulation.
Rack plates. For suspended slatted ceilings, aluminum or steel plates are most commonly used. Due to its elongated shape, such a ceiling is recommended for small spaces in order to visually enlarge the room.
The material is lightweight and easy to install and maintain. Color variations and various reliefs on the surface of the plates will harmoniously fit into any interior and complement it. The main disadvantage of the rack ceiling is that the plates are too thin. Over time, under the influence of various factors, they can be deformed. Since the rack plates are very long, access to communications hidden by the ceiling structure is difficult.
Stretch ceilings
Stretch ceilings are still the most expensive option. Their design, shape and construction vary in complexity and execution. Multi-tiered structures, in the form of a tent or arches, with artistic painting or photo printing - it all depends on your capabilities and imagination. If the suspended ceiling can still be installed independently, then for tension structures you need a specialist and knowledge of the characteristics of the material with which you will have to work. In addition, caring for such a ceiling is somewhat more difficult.
