Repair the old ceiling yourself
Internal repair of an apartment or private house is best to start from above, that is, the ceiling should be repaired first, and after it you should proceed to the following types of work. Options for repairing the ceiling, there are many, and decide which one is appropriate, it is necessary for each case individually. In this article we will tell how to make repair of the old ceiling with your own hands and give detailed video instructions.
Tensioner
One of the most universal methods of repair is the installation of a stretch ceiling. This technology has certain nuances: it is necessary to use specialized tools, heat guns. Requires a certain experience.
Stretch ceiling представляет собой полимерный материал, который натягивается с помощью особых крепежей. В зависимости от предпочтений потолок может быть глянцевым или матовым. Развитие технологии производства, позволило сделать возможным появление натяжных потолков с рисунком.
As for the technological side of the issue, the works are as follows:
- First, around the perimeter of the room are installed special fasteners - baguettes.
- After that, using a heat gun, the ceiling material is heated, as a result of which it becomes elastic.
- Then the cloth with the help of a special tool resembling a spatula, is tucked into fasteners around the perimeter.
- After the material has cooled, it acquires sufficient strength and stretches. After installing the ceiling, holes are made for the lighting elements using a special technology.
Stretch ceilings are quite versatile way with which you can update the old ceiling. You can order the work of specialists, and you can do it yourself, subject to the availability of tools and experience.
Suspension
Another option to repair the ceiling can be considered the installation of a suspended ceiling. This technology is not less universal than the previous one; it also does not require the use of any highly specialized tools. All that is required is a screwdriver and a building level.
From a technological point of view, the work on the arrangement of a suspended ceiling can be divided into several stages.
- First, the ceiling is marked. It should be noted a number of lines that will be used when installing fasteners.
- After that, U-shaped fasteners are screwed along the lines at a certain distance from each other.
- In them, at some distance from the ceiling surface, metal profile rails are fixed with screws. At the same time it is important to monitor their horizontal position.
- The result is a frame that serves as the basis for the material of the ceiling. For example, you can use such common material as drywall or plywood.
- The resulting ceiling can be finished with any material. For example, paint, paste over the wallpaper or choose something else.
Ceiling painting
The ceiling in the old house can be simply painted. This method has long been one of the most popular when working in city apartments. Like all other options, painting the ceiling includes many separate technological stages.
- First you need to remove the old paint from the ceiling. This must be done in order to keep the new coating as strong as possible and it is easier to apply. Remove the old paint with a spatula, metal brush or angle grinder.
- After the surface is level, cover it with special putty.
- Then as a base for painting should be applied a layer of primer.
- And finally, in the final, the ceiling is covered with a layer of paint.
Painting the ceiling can be carried out independently. It does not require any special tools or skills, and therefore this option can claim to be the easiest way to redecorate the ceiling.
In conclusion, we can say that there are many ways to repair the ceiling, and we have considered only those that are the most common.
Video
This video shows the repair of the ceiling in the old house at the preparatory stage:
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