How to paint the ceiling in the kitchen

By itself, painting the ceiling in the kitchen is not particularly difficult. Much more time is occupied by preparatory work. Choosing how to paint the ceiling in the kitchen, it should be remembered that it has significant differences from the ceilings of other rooms. This is due to the peculiarities of the kitchen - food is cooked there, and this leads to almost always a high level of humidity. Soot and grease settle on all kitchen surfaces, including the ceiling, so the paint must withstand wet cleaning. Another requirement is resistance to temperature fluctuations, because it can be very hot in the kitchen while cooking and too cool when airing. The paint, which is not able to transfer temperature drops, will crack, hang down from the ceiling and crumble.

Before starting painting, it is necessary to determine on which surface we are going to apply it. Undoubtedly, the most budget option is to simply thoroughly clean the ceiling to the original concrete. But we must remember that concrete floors have seams, potholes and other irregularities, so you have to putty them beforehand.

Oil paint

It is highly undesirable to paint the ceiling in the kitchen with oil paint. She lies on the surface of a dense film and does not allow her to "breathe." Because of this, wet condensate will always form on the ceiling. In addition, after the oil paint will be very difficult to repaint the ceiling with any other coating. The ceiling will have to be heated with a building hair dryer and the paint removed with a spatula, or sanding with emery paper to a matte condition. Do not use oil paint for plasterboard ceilings. Interacting with the plaster base, the oil paint changes its properties and in the first place violates the hygroscopicity. In addition, if you decide to use a plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen, you need to understand that it must be waterproof plasterboard, and without the help of qualified professionals you just can not do.

Whitewash

The cheapest ceiling coating is whitewashing, which has not lost its popularity since ancient times. It is non-toxic and absorbs harmful substances, which is very important for the kitchen. With the help of whitewash, applied with a thick layer, you can disguise small defects on the ceiling. The disadvantages of whitewashing are that it can not be washed. In addition, if the whitewash layer is covered with cracks, then there is no possibility to “tweak” it or tint it. In order to remove traces of dirt, the ceiling will have to be whitened again, and a large number of lime layers will create unevenness. In addition, the whitewashed ceiling looks standard, very simple, and even dull, so you will have to forget about design research. The biggest disadvantage is that after whitewashing it is impossible to paint the ceiling with another paint, for this you have to completely clear the coating of lime.

And this is how the ceiling is whitened in the airless way:

Water emulsion

The most common coating for painting the ceiling at the moment are water-based paints. They are economical, affordable - at a price they come out slightly more expensive than lime, they lie on the surface in a thin even layer. Neither during work nor after it water-based paint does not emit toxic substances and does not have a strong odor. This coating is well breathable, so that the kitchen will not be stuffy. The white ceiling is ideal for a classic kitchen design, but if you add color to the emulsion paint, you can get any shade that will allow you to create a unique design solution with your own hands. Among the minuses of such paint, perhaps, you can select only one - the ceiling can not be washed. Without harm to the coating, it can only be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. But the benefits are really a lot. In addition to price, additional possibilities of using color schemes, environmental friendliness - water-based paint can always be “refurbished” without global repair work. An airbrush, a brush and a little time - and the ceiling takes on a second life, and even the smell does not remain after this procedure.

Acrylic

It is rightly considered that the best paint for the kitchen is acrylic. It has all the positive qualities of water-based paint, but at the same time the ceiling painted with such paint will easily withstand wet cleaning. The most important positive quality is that these paints do not crack, although if you allow sharp drops, especially intensive airing in winter with cold temperatures, the paint can become covered with a small network of cracks, and in special cases move away from the surface on which it is applied. It is not recommended to use caustic and abrasive substances in order not to damage the coating. To remove dirt from the ceiling, it is enough to wash it with warm water and soap. When using acrylic-latex coating, it will be necessary to clearly define which ceiling we need - matte or glossy. Undoubtedly, the glossy looks more spectacular, but the slightest unevenness is visible on it. And on the contrary, opaque paints such irregularities will visually mask.

Silicate

Also for the kitchen ceiling suitable silicate paint. It easily withstands temperature extremes and vapor-tight, which is very important for the kitchen. The surface coated with this paint can be washed using cleaning agents. An important point is that the ceiling will not develop mold - for microorganisms there is simply no nutrient medium. Silicate paint has a very long operational period - the coating can last more than ten years.

Silicone

Совокупными достоинствами силикатной и акриловой краски обладает силиконовая. Такая краска очень эластична и может замаскировать небольшие трещины. Silicone краска идеально подходит для помещений, где имеются большие перепады влажности и требуется постоянная очистка или мытье потолка. Единственным недостатком является только достаточно высокая цена. Таким образом, выбирая из всего обилия красок в итоге надо определиться, какую краску лучше купить – дешевую водоэмульсионную или дорогую силиконовую.

Ceiling tiles

Of course, in addition to painting on concrete, you can always use other methods of finishing the ceiling. Ceiling tile - the most popular way, cheap, and available for self-installation. At the same time, many experts believe that the foam tile is not only a finishing material - but also a kind of canvas, space for the “home repairman” fantasy. You should not contact with the ceiling tiles made of plastic, and the more laminated - these surfaces are not suitable for painting, the use of virtually any paint will only lead to streaks, stained stripes and irregularities. However, it is necessary when choosing a foam tile to carefully read the instructions from the manufacturer - it usually indicates the type of paint used, and if the instruction has a clear warning that it is impossible to paint, then it is better not to risk it. In general cases, acrylic, latex and water-based paints are suitable for painting foam tiles.

Linen

Separately, there is a wood trim with subsequent painting. Usually, when covering the ceiling, they use clapboard, but kitchen owners should think carefully before taking such a step. The tree reacts sensitively to changes in temperature and humidity. Although, of course, the ceiling of the wall paneling looks original and organic. Boards should be planed and well dried. When priming and painting boards, the following rule should be remembered - boards are first processed and then assembled into a frame. If you do the opposite, that is, sheathe the ceiling with clapboard, and then cover it with paint, then later, in the “joints” of temperature and humidity joints, unpainted wood stripes will be visible.

Thus, the choice of paint for the kitchen ceiling - this is not an easy solution. It should be clearly understood that the kitchen is a peculiar hub of aggressive conditions that exist in a modern apartment. At the same time, it should have a certain aesthetics and coziness - in it we not only prepare food and set the table for guests, but also spend most of our active life. Often cheap and affordable at first glance, the solution will lead to the fact that the kitchen will be just uncomfortable. And even with the choice of expensive coatings and by no means cheap paints, which will create a perfect interior, the subsequent problems will instantly eliminate all expended efforts.