At the moment, the design of the ceiling surface is quite diverse. There are modern finishing materials that are used in the course of work. Despite this, gypsum ceiling in the hall is very popular. This material not only allows you to make the surface perfectly smooth, but also create real masterpieces on the ceiling.
Varieties of drywall for the ceiling
Drywall is a material that can be used in finishing work. If earlier its range of applications was limited only to the alignment of wall surfaces, today, thanks to its large assortment, it is possible to create suspended ceiling structures. Examples of the design of plasterboard ceilings in the hall are quite unique and are presented in the photos posted in the article. But, in principle, it all depends on the imagination of the designer.
There are several types of drywall that are used in creating a false ceiling:
- ceiling;
- perforated;
- arched.
These types have already proven themselves in repair work. They have different technical properties and characteristics. Also conditionally the material can be divided into:
- moisture resistant;
- fire resistant.
Drywall for the ceiling can be of both types.
Material benefits
Ceiling drywall has a number of characteristics. It is they who distinguish it from other finishing materials. The gypsum ceiling in the room, as mentioned earlier, can be of different types. And it does not depend on the type of material.
Any ceiling drywall:
- lasting;
- reliable;
- easy to install;
- easy to cut;
- withstands any load.
The sizes of the material can be varied.
Tip. When choosing the parameters of drywall sheets, it is worth considering the dimensions of the room itself.
Benefits of Drywall Ceiling
The plasterboard ceiling in the hall has excellent characteristics. They are similar to the properties of the material itself. It is also worth noting that the suspended plasterboard ceiling can be freely combined with other finishing materials for the ceiling surface. For example, the design of drywall ceilings in the hall in combination with tension structures, both fabric and film, looks pretty interesting.
Important. You can make the design of the ceiling of the hall from drywall yourself. Then it is easy to mount it on the ceiling surface with your own hands.
Varieties of suspended plasterboard ceiling
Plasterboard ceiling in the hall can be:
- single-level;
- two-level;
- layered.
By choosing one of the proposed options, you can create truly unique drywall ceilings. The photo gallery of the hall with such structures, presented on many relevant resources, is so diverse that you have to think hard before you find a suitable structure for yourself.
Characteristics of single-level plasterboard ceilings
Plasterboard single-level ceilings are the simplest designs. They are made in a flat plane and serve only to align the ceiling surface. Provide the ability to mount a diverse number of lighting fixtures.
Tip. If there is a desire to make a single-level ceiling original in lighting, then wiring for such purposes is laid initially, even before the installation of the ceiling structure begins.
Characteristics of two-level plasterboard ceilings
Such plasterboard suspended ceilings (the hall, by the way, is the room that is most suitable for their installation) are more complex structures. In them, the material is on two levels, the first of which is the main, and the second serves to decorate the ceiling surface.
Due to the fact that gypsum board can freely take any form, on the first level there is the ability to create rounded, square, rectangular and other designs. This kind of ceiling surface did not pass by decorative lighting. With its help, two-level ceilings help visually divide the space into functional zones.
Layered Surfaces
In this case, it is worth noting that not only drywall is involved in the manufacture of the ceiling. It can be a rough concrete ceiling, which serves as the basis for the ceiling structure. Plasterboard sheets are mounted on its surface in some places. Already fixed ceilings or other sheets of material are fixed to them, which create its subsequent levels.
Tip. When choosing this type of ceiling surface, you need to immediately think about the design. And only then to determine the choice of materials.
Multilevel gypsum plasterboard ceilings (the photo gallery of the hall mentioned above will help to make a choice) allow you to design a room in an unusual stylistic direction.
Important. False plasterboard ceiling is suitable for almost any room. Only here there are some nuances.
Where not to do?
Of course, everything will depend on whether the type of material is moisture resistant or not. But professionals recommend not using this type of ceiling surface in rooms with high humidity. Especially if the ceiling structure is unreliably protected by finishing materials.
What materials are used to decorate drywall sheets?
Paint is used to finish the drywall surface. It is best if it is water-based or acrylic.
Tip. In wet rooms use acrylic paint, which has a dense structure after drying.
Also, the ceiling can be glued or plastered with a decorative agent. In this matter, everyone is oriented not only on their financial condition, but also on the overall interior design.
What needs to be done before installation of a plasterboard ceiling?
Many people want to mount plasterboard ceilings in the hall. Not everyone knows how to make such a design correctly. We will briefly talk about the main stages. It is necessary to initially carry out preparatory work. They include:
- preparation and cleaning of the surface from the old finishing material;
- selection of profiles for the installation of drywall sheets;
- accurate calculation of material for the manufacture of ceiling structures.
Preparatory work for the installation of a false ceiling
Initially, the surface needs to be cleaned of the old finish:
- the plaster is removed using a special tool;
- whitewash - washed;
- Wallpaper is removed with a spatula.
Tip. These measures are needed in order to make a high-quality suspended ceiling structure. Otherwise, the old finish may crumble over time.
Then the surface is washed with soapy water, after which it must dry. Then it can be primed with a special tool.
How to calculate the required amount of material for a gypsum plaster ceiling?
When calculating drywall sheets, the square of the room and the size of the material itself are taken into account. For example, the area of the room is 18 squares. Drywall sheets have a size of 1.25x1 m. Accordingly, about 15 sheets of material will be needed per room. The number of profiles is calculated based on the length and width of the room. It is also necessary to know whether the ceiling will have a second and third level.
Plasterboard ceiling installation
There is nothing complicated in these works. For their implementation you will need:
- drywall sheets;
- stationery knife;
- Profiles
- wide-head self-tapping screws;
- level;
- pencil and ruler;
- dowels;
- screwdriver;
- hammer drill.
Initially, a zero point for the installation of profiles is determined in the room using the building level or plumb line. All this is necessary for the reason that the structure does not always have the equivalent parameters of walls and ceilings. This will make it possible to make the ceiling plane perfectly even.
Further, according to the established marks, the profiles are attached. This can be done using a hammer drill and dowels. A kind of metal profile frame is formed on the surface, the cell width of which should not exceed 50 cm. Plasterboard sheets are already mounted on it, which can easily be cut with a simple clerical knife if necessary .
Tip. In these works, you need to handle the material with extreme care. Inside it is a gypsum layer, which in case of impact will be deformed.
Draft drywall ceiling
Such work is also beyond the reach of a professional. Joints of sheets on the surface of the frame of the profiles are treated with plaster or putty. After it dries, you need to go through these places with sandpaper to remove the irregularities in the application of the solution.
After this, the surface of the drywall is primed, then a finishing finish is performed.