Types of False Ceilings
False ceilings in recent years have gained unprecedented popularity. What is the reason for this? Well, firstly, they do not require preparatory work (leveling, puttying, primer, etc.). And secondly, they break the wiring, communications, insulation and other materials. Installation of the false ceiling is fast enough, does not leave a lot of debris and does not contain "dirty" work.
And what design does the suspended ceiling have? To begin with, a frame is made (metal or sometimes wooden), which is attached to the ceiling using suspensions. And if the frame is not used (for example, for stretch), then such a ceiling is called a false ceiling.
Types of False Ceilings
Let's look at the types of suspension flow in more detail. There are two main types: modular and integral, each of which is divided into subspecies.
- One-piece suspended ceiling can be:drywall; traction.
- Modular suspended ceiling can be:cassette; rack and pinion; trellised.
Stretch ceiling
Vinyl is divided into:
- glossy - has a shiny surface and a wide range of colors. It looks very good in small rooms, since the "mirror" surface visually increases the area.
- A matte canvas, on the contrary, does not transmit glare and other reflections, thanks to which the surface will accurately convey any selected color.
- Satin is similar to matte, but has a smoother relief. Such a canvas seems dazzling white with a pearlescent shade.
The textile ceiling (or as it is also called - seamless) is made of knitted weaving polyester thread. The material is made in the form of rolls, about 5 meters long, so individual adjustment to the room is not required. It is worth noting that the textile ceiling is afraid of the cold.
Drywall ceiling:
The gypsum board ceiling has several features. First of all, it can be used to create a wide variety of arches, curved surfaces, various lighting options and other decorating methods, but at the same time, the height loss will be at least 5-8 cm. Do not forget that gypsum board It is afraid of moisture, and if it is necessary to install in the bathroom, then it is worth using moisture resistant GCR.
Modular happens
Cassette (aka armstrong and raster) is a metal frame, on top of which plates and cassettes (ceiling modules) are laid. The most popular models for modules are considered to be 120 by 60 and 60 by 60 cm. Armstrong is not afraid of moisture, durable and fireproof. The downside is the large weight and a decrease in the height of the room by about 20 centimeters.
The rack ceiling is most often made of aluminum panels with a length of about 4 meters and a width of 10 cm. Advantages: flame retardant, not afraid of moisture and resistant to low temperatures. Cons: reduces the height from 10 to 20 centimeters, has a not very “cozy” appearance, therefore it is often decorated with lamps and layouts (these are slats that are inserted between the main panels).
Lattice, it is grilyato. The material received such a name from Italy (in translation grigliato means "lattice"). It looks like it consists of many cells, which are closed on the back by a background substrate. The openings can be of different shapes: square, oval, circle, etc. The popular size is 20 by 20 and 1 by 5 cm. Relatively expensive in price and installation (compared with other modular options) is more complex and long.
