Suspended ceilings from gypsum cardboard: a photo, as by own hands design, video as do

Suspended ceilings from plasterboard look great and will fit any interior Many people prefer to use suspended ceilings from gypsum board. They are easy to care for and they harmoniously fit into the design of any interior. Due to the design features of the material, the ceilings can be installed even in rooms with high humidity. If you decide to make the installation yourself, you need to take into account a number of nuances.

We install suspended ceilings from plasterboard with our own hands

First make preliminary marking. First of all, you need to draw a line on which the original profile will be located. Then draw lines on each wall. In order to make an accurate markup, use the laser level.

First of all, before installing the suspended ceiling from gypsum board, you need to make a ceiling layout

Algorithm for installing a suspended ceiling:

1. Attach the L-shaped guides along the entire perimeter of the room.
2. Install the suspension.
3. Use the metal scissors to make the desired profile.
4. Insert the profile into the guides, and secure it with self-tapping screws. After this procedure, make sure the installation is accurate.
5. Attach cross profiles.
6. Attach the gypsum board to the profile. Then screw it with a screw. Remove excess drywall with a sharp hacksaw.
7. Next, proceed to the finish of the ceiling. Joints and fixing points of self-tapping screws should be plugged.

It is worth noting that the sheets of drywall must be fastened so that there is a small gap between them. After the installation is completed, it is necessary to fill the gap with a plaster solution.

Joints between gypsum boards must be filled with gypsum mortar

Design of suspended ceilings from plasterboard in apartment

Suspended ceilings from plasterboard harmoniously fit into the design of any apartment. With the help of this design it is possible to produce even a multi-level ceiling. If desired, you can make a niche in gypsum plasterboard and install a hidden backlight there.

One-level suspended ceiling is advisable to use when decorating the kitchen. As lighting, you can use LED light bulbs. In such a kitchen you will be comfortable to stay, because the light will be evenly distributed throughout the perimeter of the room.

Plasterboard suspended ceiling of a complex configuration is advisable to use in:

• Bedroom. In this room, multi-level suspended ceilings with built-in LED backlighting will look appropriate.
• Living room. In the interior of the living room, two-level suspended ceilings with hidden LED lighting will harmoniously fit.
• Child. Thanks to the design features of drywall, it is possible to produce a ceiling of any geometric shape. For example, in the interior of the children's room, the suspended ceiling, made in the form of a flower, will perfectly fit.

Advantages and disadvantages of suspended ceilings from plasterboard

A suspended ceiling made of gypsum board has a huge number of advantages. The main one is the ease of installation. Even a two-level hinged ceiling can be mounted by any beginner.

Also to the advantages of suspended ceilings are:

1. The ability to mask defects.
2. Low construction cost. Suspended ceilings from plasterboard are several times cheaper than other suspended structures.
3. Fire resistance.
4. Ability to install any lighting.
5. High plasticity.
6. Safety of use.

Easy installation makes the suspended ceilings of plasterboard very popular in the market

Drawbacks of suspended plasterboard ceilings:

• Low moisture resistance. Drywall is deformed under the influence of moisture, which is why it is not recommended to install it in the bathroom.
• Ceilings from plasterboard can not be installed in new buildings. This is due to the fact that new houses are subject to severe shrinkage, so that the drywall can crack.
• Deformation of the material with time.

The gypsum board construction takes approximately 10-15 centimeters from the height of the room. That's why gipsokartonnye sheets are inexpedient to use for finishing the ceilings in low rooms.

Finishing of a suspended ceiling from a gypsum cardboard

For a finish furnish of a suspended ceiling it is possible to use a paint or the invoice plaster. Before the start of the finishing work, all the seams on the ceiling must be plastered. In addition, it is recommended to sand the joints with fine-grained sandpaper.

If you decide to paint a curtain ceiling, use acrylic or latex paints. You can also use matte mixtures. In this case, there is no need to pre-coat the ceiling.

For finishing a suspended ceiling from plasterboard it is best to use plaster, which should be applied evenly with plaster trowel

Textured plaster is perhaps the best finishing material for a suspended ceiling. It will help to transform the interior. However, it is undesirable to use textured plaster if the GCR plates are curved.

Sequence of application of textured plaster:

1. Remove dust and dirt from the surface. To do this, use a vacuum cleaner.
2. Remove any unevenness with a putty.
3. Align the base layer with plaster.
4. Apply a primer to the surface.
5. After this, apply a layer of textured plaster. During this process, use several types of spatula.

How to make a suspended ceiling from gypsum board( video)

Suspended ceilings from plasterboard harmoniously fit into the interior of any room. If desired, you can install such ceilings, even in the bathroom. To do this, use a moisture-resistant plasterboard. Before installing the suspended ceiling, weigh all the pros and cons. After finishing the installation work, do not forget to surface using textured plaster or paint. If desired, you can use liquid wallpaper.