Drywall ceiling design in the kitchen

Beautiful plasterboard ceilings can improve any interior. That is why more and more owners prefer this method of finishing living rooms. In addition, you can make a stylish and at the same time suitable ceiling from plasterboard and in the kitchen. To do this, owners will need to choose the optimal type of structure in appearance, the specifics of installation.

An important factor in creating a competent finish will be the selection of compositions for painting sheets: there are many types of paint used to work with drywall. Also, special attention should be paid to the type of luminaires installed and the rules for installing special lights. Using detailed descriptions of existing types of gypsum ceilings, taking into account the peculiarities of their installation and the permissibility of production for a particular room, you can easily create a stylish interior for any kitchen.

Plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen: the pros and cons

One of the important advantages that affect the choice of plasterboard ceilings for installation in the kitchen among many owners, is the cheapness of the material. But with the installation of complex structures, the cost of such finishing may increase slightly. But the indisputable advantages of drywall ceilings include:

  1. Convenience of leveling uneven ceilings (under the sheets hides both minor irregularities and obvious joints between the plates).
  2. Ease of location under the wiring design (provides ease of connecting any number of lamps, ease of wiring to other objects in the kitchen).
  3. High speed assembly and disassembly.
  4. Variety of manufacturing options (by design, forms).
  5. Convenience of selection of ceiling lamps (on the background of the gypsum board construction, any illuminators would be appropriate).

    

The disadvantages include low resistance to moisture. In the equipped kitchen must be installed high-quality hood. Also for installation in this room is better to choose moisture-proof sheets.

In new buildings that are still shrinking, plasterboard ceilings are not recommended: due to the slightest displacement, sheets can be deformed.

    

Varieties of designs

The owners will be helped to study the characteristics of different types of structures to help the owners choose the best version of the gypsum ceiling:

  • suspended;

It involves the installation of basic profiles for fixing drywall on hangers. Thus, between the GKL themselves and the surface of the ceiling is formed a rather large free space where you can hide communications.

  • stitched;

The difference of this type of structures in the absence of suspensions for fastening profiles: profiles are attached directly to the floor slabs, wooden ceiling. This feature provides a minimal reduction in the ceiling, optimally suited for implementation in small kitchens.

  • combined.

They combine in themselves both hemming and hanging structures (they can also be used together with tension cloths). They allow you to create a multi-level rigid structure. The arrangement of different types of structures with this installation can be any. For example, the suspended part is mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling, and the hemming is located directly in the center of the resulting frame.


    

Ceiling levels and their features

Due to the simplicity of working with gypsum plasterboard, it is possible to make ceilings with a different number of levels. Before choosing the number of levels for the structure being created, pay attention to the following nuances:

  1. Ceiling height: with a height of 2.7 m, single- and two-level structures will be the best solution; assembling a complex multi-stage structure will visually reduce the kitchen.
  2. The cost of a specific design: if the owners can mount a single-level ceiling with their own hands, then the assembly of complex structures will require the involvement of specialists and high monetary costs.
  3. The style of the kitchen: in a simple interior will be appropriate any kind of designs, but the complex design of the room with a lot of decor, various finishes is better to complement the most simple one or two-level designs.

Moisture resistant sheets of plasterboards used in the kitchen do not affect the ability to assemble any specific structures: they are suitable for creating any ceilings.

    

Single level

Single-level constructions are the easiest and cheapest options. They allow you to quickly level the surface of the ceiling. Perfectly fit into simple styles of kitchen design: loft, Provence, classic and modern. Also harmoniously complement non-standard hi-tech or art deco interiors. Mounted structure can be suspended or stitched. Single-level designs are suitable for easy installation of spotlights, pendant or overhead chandeliers. Usually they are simply painted with paint, but some owners prefer styling of single-level ceilings with stucco molding (or low-cost foam decor). True, this design is allowed only in kitchens equipped with a powerful hood. Otherwise, dust and grease will constantly accumulate on the chosen decor, and it will soon have to be replaced.


    

Two-level

Two-level plasterboard ceilings are usually mounted in spacious kitchens to avoid a visual reduction in floor space. Their base (level 1) may be assembled from drywall, less often the capital ceiling is chosen as the base. The second level is smaller in area than 1 and can have both a simple form and be figured. The main advantages of this type of construction are quite simple implementation, accessibility and original eye-catching appearance. The most popular variants of such structures are:

  • frame;

The second level frames the surface of the ceiling around the perimeter.

  • wave;

The second level occupies half or a smaller part of the ceiling and is a triangle whose base (the side remote from the main angle) has the form of a wave.

  • "pedestal".

The second level in such structures is usually mounted on 1/3 of the ceiling and is complemented by spotlights. Allows you to highlight the cooking zone or dining area.


    

Layered

Multi-level plasterboard structures are made according to complex projects and include many eye-catching elements. The thickness of the levels may differ in different parts of the surface. For example, a small “pedestal” is made around the perimeter of the ceiling, and a multi-level design object (flower, star) is assembled in the center. Patterned ceilings are unusual and very beautiful. In them, the lower tier includes holes in the form of any objects. Through these holes are visible previous levels. Despite the unusual look and special attractiveness of multi-level ceilings, they can not be made in all kitchens. They are not suitable for rooms with non-standard styling. You should not choose them and with a small kitchen area: multi-level designs will lead to a visual reduction of the room and simply spoil its interior.


    

Ceiling finish: which paint to choose

After assembling the gypsum plasterboard construction, the seams are leveled, putty and the surface is primed. As coloring compositions for gypsum can be used such paints:

  • water emulsion;

They do not have an unpleasant odor, are easy to apply and dry quickly. Sold in a wide color palette, have a low cost. But due to the constant effects of steam can lose their attractiveness.

  • water dispersion;

Have a longer shelf life than water-based, but has a less rich palette. Also refer to inexpensive formulations.

  • with acrylic and latex base;

Durable paint, which not only lasts a long time, but does not change its appearance over the entire period of operation (does not burn out, does not fade). True, such compounds have a fairly high price.

  • silicate;

Expensive silicate paints are highly resistant to moisture, serve for a long time. But because of the composition they have an unpleasant odor, which will erode for a long time after the composition dries.

  • silicone.

Expensive and reliable paint resistant to fading and moisture. Possess greater elasticity than silicate compounds. Do not have an unpleasant smell.

Lighting

For kitchens, it is recommended to select simple lamps with maximum covered canopies. They will be easy to maintain and will be able to unobtrusively complement the interior. Overhead rectangular, square or round chandeliers, suspended chandeliers with simple shades (in the form of hemispheres, other geometric shapes) are suitable as the main light. As additional lighting, it is better to choose a point ceiling lights. Also quite popular in modern kitchens and LED lighting, allowing to make floating gypsum ceilings. Inside (closer to the outer edge) of the lower levels, the backlight is mounted, visually increasing the depth of the base and other levels. At the same time, LEDs in multilevel structures can be placed in any way: around all objects, along the perimeter, in separate parts of the patterns. Due to this kind of illumination, it is possible to conduct an unusual zoning: for example, conditionally separate the cooking zone from the dining area or separate the kitchen itself from the living room or dining room (in studio apartments).


    

Features of the design of the ceiling of plasterboard in small kitchens Khrushchev

It is quite simple to make a suitable multi-tiered plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen of Khrushchev, having previously prepared a detailed project. Additionally, to assess the possibility of implementing the selected option will help familiarization with the three-dimensional visualization of the interior. In order not to be mistaken in the choice and stylish, and most importantly, to properly finish the kitchen in the Khrushchev drywall, you need to follow these simple rules:

  1. To install only one or two-tier ceiling (“bulky” multi-tier counterparts will make the equipped kitchen tiny).
  2. Underline the “depth” of the ceiling with lighting (a cost-effective solution for properly lighting a cooking or dining area with an additional visual increase in the ceiling).
  3. Paint drywall in light colors (blotches of warm pastel colors are possible, but contrast transitions should be avoided to avoid visual reduction of the area).

It should not be in the kitchen Khrushchev use stucco, decor, foam baguettes. They will only overload the interior.

    

Conclusion

Cheap and stylish plasterboard ceilings with proper selection of materials can be mounted not only in living rooms, but also in kitchens. For styling rooms you can make designs of any complexity and with any stylistic features. But the finished ceiling decoration should fully comply with the chosen style of the interior, not overload the overall design, be its harmonious addition. Unlike stretch ceilings, plasterboard counterparts can be repainted as needed, but also the initially finished structure can be painted with wear-resistant paint that can last for many years. Using the above tips and recommendations on the selection of the optimal gypsum ceiling for the kitchen, painting compositions and fixtures, you can easily spend a stylish remake of even a tiny kitchen in Khrushchev.

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