Dropped ceilings

If you own a house with high rooms, mass not hidden inside the walls and suspended from above communications, uneven ceiling space, which constantly tends to crack, then the landlady can only sympathize. But at the moment all these worldly troubles are solved by arrangement in rooms of a false ceiling, capable of covering all these defects qualitatively. The main problem is the choice of the type of construction, because now there are many successful solutions that can be used to finish the living space.

Overview of varieties of false ceilings for the home


  1. Suspended lath ceiling . Reiki usually have a size of 30 mm with a length of up to 6 m, they are mounted to the ceiling using universal tires. Between them, there may be a gap or a space filled with decorative plugs. The design feature of the rack ceiling allows you to easily remove individual parts, which makes it possible to get to important communications without much difficulty. Most often, slats are made of metal and plastic, but there are also wooden roof ceilings. True, the last material though is the most environmentally friendly, but it suffers from moisture and is more demanding in the care. Aluminum suspended ceilings are durable and able to withstand the effects of low temperatures. Flexible plastic also has a lot of advantages, for example, it allows you to design systems with smooth shapes and in the work does not require special skills.
  2. Suspended ceiling from PVC or MDF panels . The width of the strips in such ceilings is much larger than the size of the rails, in addition, the installation itself is somewhat different. PVC panels can be fastened, both a profile from metal, and to a wooden skeleton, at use of self-tapping screws or a stapler. With the help of grooves, adjacent panels are tightly connected to each other. Plastic is not only the cheapest material, it is suitable for decorating garages, balconies, loggias, wet bathrooms. MDF now also has a good and resistant to harmful factors decorative coating. The panels of this type are laminated or covered with veneer. The decorative appearance of such a false ceiling in the bathroom, in the kitchen or in another room is always very presentable.
  3. False ceiling grilyato . This type of suspension structure is made of aluminum tape and frame, assembled from metal blanks. It represents a ready-made system consisting of a multitude of cells, the size of which varies from 40 mm and more. In addition, there are now interesting models that resemble blinds. Panels can have, both glossy and beautiful matte decorative coating. Grilyato is suitable for creating multi-level ceilings and looks original in the interior. Most often they are installed in large halls, trading floors, restaurants. But in a spacious country house similar systems also look quite original and appropriate.
  4. Suspended ceiling Armstrong . This decorative ceiling surface is made from recycled mineral fibers, as well as additives in the form of cellulose, latex, gypsum, starch and other components. Depending on the price, the quality of the plates available on the market is very different. More budgetary materials have a composition of less latex and may suffer from high humidity, greatly changing the shape. Expensive Armstrong slabs are effectively coated to protect against condensation, steam, grease, harmful bacteria. Design models with an original embossing or a beautiful texture look interesting.
  5. Suspended plasterboard ceiling . Drywall, of course, at the moment, the most popular material for internal repair work of any complexity. With its help, the owners can just align the base surface, and create the most incredible and intricate configuration. The use of a suspended ceiling with lighting is ideal for zoning space, this method gives the interior a charm, makes any home, even with the most unfortunate layout, noticeably cozier.