If you want to choose a cheap and easy-care material that is resistant to temperature fluctuations and moisture, then it is better to find plastic panels. It perfectly fits the bathroom, the kitchen or the hallway, for the interior of the balconies or the loggia . Especially if it's a quality plastic from a good manufacturer.
Suspended ceiling from plastic panels
First of all, you need to determine where it will be installed, and calculate the amount of material and fasteners. The ceiling area is calculated by measuring its sides and multiplying by the length. Then, the resulting figure is divided by the area of one strip. You need to drop fifteen percent per cut and round the result to an integer. The framework for the ceiling from the panels is made of profiles. To calculate their number, you first need to draw a scheme of the future design in scale, making an approximate markup. The distance between your profiles should be 60 cm. Then calculate the perimeter of the room and you can now determine the total amount of material. The amount of fasteners also can not be taken in the back, always a small stock of these products is needed. The number of plinth is determined by dividing the perimeter of the room by three. After all, 3 meters is the length of the standard segment.
Only now you can start repairing the ceiling with panels:
- Using the level, we determine the location of the profiles at the perimeter of the room. Try to keep between them and the wall no gaps or cracks.
- After installing the profile along the perimeter, we proceed to the installation of the transverse profiles, onto which the panels are fastened. They are mounted using conventional self-tapping screws.
- If the ceiling will be installed lights or other communications, you need to calculate everything in advance and put them before you start fixing the panels of plastic.
- Sheathing of the ceiling with plastic panels starts from one concrete wall. Cut them with a hacksaw for metal or electric jigsaw. Work should be done carefully, because plastic is a fragile material. The first strip is fixed to the frame with the help of self-tapping screws, and the second one is put into its grooves as if it were a designer.
- The most difficult thing is to install the last panel. It usually does not coincide in width and must be cut off. Only then it can be installed near the wall.
Some installers replace metal profiles with wooden slats, and self-tapping screws. So you can get a little cheaper work, but this practice can lead to a reduction in the life of such a ceiling. Many people try to put wall panels on the ceiling. But you need to take into account, the fact that such bands are much stiffer and heavier, which requires very reliable fasteners. It is advisable to take a very strong mounting adhesive and staples of a longer length.
Panels on the ceiling in the bathroom
Here, such a version of the ceiling finish has a number of advantages. Plastic is not afraid of moisture and to maintain cleanliness in the bathroom is almost an ideal option. Plastic panels perfectly hide the ventilation grilles, electrical wiring and various irregularities. As a material, polystyrene or polycarbonate can be chosen. Polystyrene is used to create mirror surfaces. They do not accumulate condensate and do not break. A large number of shades will help create a variety of color combinations.
Panels on the ceiling in the kitchen
Such a ceiling will cost you less and it will be collected in a couple of days. Another plastic is resistant to moisture, which in the kitchen is always abundant. If your neighbors are not very reliable, then after flooding you do not have to do repairs again. Divorces on plastic do not occur and it wipes well. You can simply remove a few strips and dry your ceiling. Glossy or matte stripes of various shades will help to create different compositions in the kitchen. With such designs, halogen or other lighting fixtures that are mounted inside perfectly look great.
Decorative panels for the ceiling
In our market, such products are made of MDF, glass granulate, particleboard or metal. Metal and glass granulate meet the increased requirements of fire safety. They do not absorb dirt and are resistant to sunlight. In addition, such panels provide excellent thermal and sound insulation. Modern high-quality panels from chipboard are made without the use of phenol or resins, by the method of dry pressing. This allows such decorative panels to create not only beautiful, but also harmless to the health of consumers.
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