Condition of the ceiling in the kitchen - a "headache" of any mistress. And this is quite understandable - constant evaporation and soot, high temperature and humidity, sharp differences in their values do not best reflect on its appearance. And if you consider that for today Manufacturers offer a huge range of finishing materials, it is difficult to make an optimal choice.
We will not bore the reader with a detailed description of all the relevant products on the market. Instead, suggest together to reflect on what and in what cases it is better to stop the choice of ceiling in the kitchen.
What to take into account
- Material of the inter floor. But this is relevant only for a private house, as in high-rise buildings it is a plate of reinforced concrete.
- Kitchen arrangement. The calculation assumes the type of ventilation( forced or natural), its effectiveness.
- Features of the use of the room. After all, someone cooks from time to time, and in some families the landlady practically does not leave the stove, therefore, the kitchen is constantly hot and damp.
- The complexity of finishing the ceiling, which is largely reflected in the total cost of work in the case of attracting professionals. After all, it is much more difficult to process it than floors or walls.
- The amount of surface care required and the frequency of repair.
Consider all methods and materials for finishing ceilings in terms of the appropriateness of their use.
Plaster
"For"
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Virtually does not reduce the height of the room. - Does not "seal" the overlap, and therefore allows its material to "breathe".
- It is able to reliably hide all unevenness of the base.
- Inertial to changes in humidity and temperature.
- Off.
"Against"
- Difficulty. Not everyone is able to plaster the wall with a high quality, and if the surface is "above the head", then this is even more difficult. In addition, special difficulties arise in the event that the kitchen is equipped with a set, and even the upper cabinets are located high. Without its partial dismantling can not do.
- Such work is always accompanied by dirt and dust, so if this is not a primary finish, but repair in an already operating room, then you either have to endure it, or carefully close it.
- Great work. After plastering - a whole complex of measures: preliminary leveling, priming, installation of reinforcing mesh. Time will take a lot.
- Capable of absorbing odors, so you will have to do some additional work.
- In the case of a "flood", the plaster may fall off the substrate.
- This ceiling is almost not washed and cleaned, so you will have to constantly "update" it.
Staining
"For"
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Such ceilings are well washed. - If necessary, the surface is easy to "refresh".
"Against"
- A careful leveling of the ceiling is required. Even the slightest roughness can not be concealed.
- Water-based paints do not protect completely from dampness, and, for example, enamels clog the surface. Its material ceases to "breathe", and over time, under the influence of accumulating moisture begins to collapse.
Wallpaper for painting
In principle, everything that is characterized by coloration, applies to this method of decoration. In addition, do not have to deal with small cracks, and this option will cost a little cheaper than the previous one.
Styrofoam tile
"For"
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Simple installation that can be done by yourself. - High speed of work.
- No need for thorough alignment of the substrate.
- Quite simple maintenance.
- Good maintainability.
"Against"
- It is necessary to wash( clean) such a ceiling quite often.
- There is an opinion that such finishing has gone out of fashion. But it's someone like.
PVC Panels
"For"
- Ability to install in the home.
- Large selection of shades.
- Improving the sound quality of the room.
- Under the panel, you can lay a heater, waterproofing, to build a "point" lighting.
- Well washed.
"Against"
- From constant exposure to high temperatures, plastic is gradually deformed.
- "Hide" the height of the room.
Drywall
"For"
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It has almost all the advantages of paneling. - Allows you to create a multi-level surface.
- The main advantage is the possibility of various "finishing" finishes( paints, wallpaper, fabric, decorative plaster).
"Against"
- The work is extremely time-consuming. This is due to the peculiarities of cutting the material, fitting the parts, sealing the joints.
- Even moisture resistant products gradually accumulate moisture, so the service life is limited.
Ceiling tension
"For"
It makes no sense to list the advantages - all the "pluses" of the materials considered are fully applicable to this type of coating. The choice between a glossy and matte surface was considered in detail - read.
"Against"
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High cost. - Canvas is not repaired. In case of damage, only a complete replacement of the material.
- As special equipment is used in the work, self-installation is not possible.
We have considered only the main methods of finishing and materials, although they are much larger. The same panels can be not only of PVC, but also of metals, glass, wood. The main thing is that the criteria on which it is necessary to evaluate this or that variant of the ceiling lining should be understood.
Note
Some sources indicate that if the ceiling of the kitchen is removed in an urban apartment, the choice of materials is limited compared to a private house. Individual experts - "consultants" in retail outlets hold the same opinion. Argument - it is possible to "flood" neighbors from the top, leaking roof( for the last floors), so you need to pay special attention to the moisture resistance of the finish. How serious is this?
