What to glue on the ceiling in the room (18 photos)

Ceiling decoration is one of the most difficult stages of repair, since the general view of the interior of each room and the entire apartment depends on the final result. Choosing what to glue on the ceiling in the hallway, kitchen, bathroom, children's room, living room, study, bedroom, it is necessary to study the operational characteristics of the materials. This will help to create a special atmosphere in each room and a suitable microclimate, comfortable for all inhabitants.

When is the ceiling surface worth gluing? There are many other finishes, but stretch and rack ceilings are quite expensive, and the surface must be very carefully leveled for painting. Therefore, sometimes gluing materials, which have an affordable cost and do not require too painstaking preparation, become the best choice.

Living room

In the hall - the central room of the apartment, the place of family rest and reception of guests - the most daring design ideas can be applied when decorating the ceiling. Interesting options are shown in the photo below. Popular materials for sticking:

• ceiling non-woven wallpaper;
• non-woven textile wallpapers;
• mirror tiles;
• polystyrene tile.

You can choose paper wallpapers, but sticking them to the ceiling yourself is not a pleasant experience. The cloths impregnated with glue are stretched, torn when trying to raise them to a height. With non-woven glue, which does not require glue, it is much easier to work. The rules for gluing non-woven wallpaper on the ceiling surface are described here.

The basic rule that must be observed when installing any coating is a combination of color and texture with other interior elements: wall and floor coverings, furniture, and decor.

Non-woven wallpaper

There are several varieties of non-woven wallpaper:

• for painting;
• smooth;
• embossed.

There are an abundance of paintings with color patterns, patterns, embossing, which are suitable for the interior of a living room in the styles of Provence, Oriental, classical, folklore. The ceiling looks picturesque, decorated with smooth wallpaper with floral inserts.

Nonwoven wallpaper for ceilings are distinguished by such qualities as:

• environmental friendliness;
• vapor permeability;
• ease of installation;
• resistance to UV radiation;
• durability;
• simplicity in leaving;
• fire resistance;
• ability to withstand large mechanical loads arising from the shrinkage of the building.

For a spacious hall with a high ceiling, relief paintings designed in soothing colors are suitable. Dark shades are acceptable in a room on the sunny side in combination with light wall coverings and a large number of artificial lighting sources.

Tip. In a living room of less than 20 m² with a low ceiling in Khrushchev, it is better to glue light smooth wallpaper or material for painting. Thus, you can change the interior from time to time by repainting the ceiling in a different color.

Non-woven textile wallpaper

Such wallpapers look chic in the interior of the living room, however, they are difficult to operate and have a high cost. They are quite easy to spoil if the technology is not carefully followed, so it’s better to contact professionals.

You can choose textile wallpapers that mimic fabrics such as:

• satin;
• chintz;
• linen;
• jute;
• silk;
• velours;
• velvet;
• brocade;
• felt;
• synthetic canvases.

Important! Ceiling wallpaper of all kinds can be glued to the prepared ceiling or to the primed surface of the elements of the suspended structure made of drywall.

Ceiling tile

The variety of design solutions is distinguished by ceiling tiles from:

• polystyrene foam;
• polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Expanded polystyrene tiles are made from foamed synthetic material and are embossed products of square or rectangular shape. There is a regular and seamless tile.

• Standard tiles are distinguished by smooth edges with a piping around the perimeter.
• Seamless tile has slightly curved, twisting edges, which after installation become almost invisible against the background of the relief. Such material is suitable for facing the ceiling in a small low living room.

Tip. Before installation, it is recommended to paint the polystyrene foam tile in order to simplify the cleaning procedure in the future, since the lining quickly absorbs dust, which is practically impossible to remove.

About how to glue foam and polystyrene tiles correctly, read here.

Mirror tile

The mirrored ceiling tiles look extremely impressive in the interior of the living room, which are glued or fixed to the suspended structure of drywall with screws with rubber gaskets. You can choose elements of various shades - golden, silver, blue, smoky, green, pink, gray, lilac. It is not necessary to fill the entire surface; the central part of the ceiling or curly inserts along the perimeter in combination with matte tiles or wallpaper looks exquisitely lined with mirror tiles.

Bedroom, children

The ceiling in the bedroom and the nursery can be finished with non-woven or textile wallpaper, polystyrene tiles.

It is advisable to choose a coating of gentle calm tones with a dull pattern. In a small room, a canvas with a floral pattern looks great.

Kitchen

For lining the ceiling in the kitchen you need materials that can withstand humid air, sudden changes in temperature, increased vaporization. The surface must be washed periodically with aggressive compounds to remove stains. oily soot and spray formed during boiling oil, therefore, strength and resistance to to chemicals. These properties differ:

• non-woven vinyl wallpaper;
• plastic panels;
• polystyrene ceiling tile.

Important! Cladding materials can be mounted directly on the ceiling, having previously prepared the surface, or glued elements of a multi-level structure of drywall.

Choosing vinyl ceiling wallpaper on a non-woven basis, it is desirable to give preference to paintings of smooth or hard vinyl, having high density, moisture resistance, air and vapor permeability, resistance to and exposure to aggressive substances. Wallpaper made of foamed vinyl and silk-screen printing do not possess these qualities.

Plastic panels fit perfectly into the interior of any kitchen. They are affordable, easy to install, and can withstand detergents. When buying, you need to familiarize yourself with the supporting documents that describe their operational characteristics, including resistance to heat and the absence of toxic substances.

Ceiling tiles are affordable, easy to install, do not require special skills, but absorb soot and dirt. The stained fragment is easy to replace, but with a large footage it will cause significant problems, so it is better to choose a different way of facing.

Hallway

The entrance hall is rightly recognized as the dirtiest place in the apartment. For this reason, the entire room, including walls, hangers, ceiling, needs regular thorough cleaning. For wall cladding, it is advisable to use vinyl wallpaper or plastic panels that can withstand wet cleaning.

Bathroom, toilet, balcony

Bathroom, toilet and balcony - areas where air humidity reaches critical values. The ceilings in these rooms should not only have high moisture resistance, durability, but also to resist the formation of mold, and also protect the apartment from leaks. An ideal option for decorating the bathroom and toilet is a stretch ceiling. If for some reason it is not available, you should consider materials such as:

• plastic panels;
• rack ceilings;
• PVC film;
• vinyl wallpapers,
• tile or mosaic.

To finish the ceiling of the balcony, it is better to use plastic panels or lining.