Layered ceiling do it yourself

09-06-2018

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Do you want to visually increase the space and height of the room? In this case, the ideal option would be to make a multi-level ceiling. Do not think that this work is only under the power of professionals who take a lot of money for it. If you delve into the technology of mounting such a design, then you will understand that this work is within your power. Although in this case will have to sweat, but the result will satisfy you completely. So, get down to work!

What to do and why?

Today there is a wide variety of building materials, which, in fact, can be used for the manufacture of multi-level ceilings. For example, one of the most popular and more affordable materials is drywall. It is about this material that will be discussed further. But you ask: why should I spend money on this type of decoration, and plus my time? After all, before doing something, you need to understand why you need it. So, what does this drywall construction give you?

Benefits:

Thanks to him, you can visually increase the overall space of the room, moreover, it will geometrically rebuild the look of the room.
You can easily close some defects of the draft ceiling, as well as put communications in it: electrical wiring, ventilation, plumbing and even sewage.
Zoning large rooms without partitions. For example, it is possible to distinguish one or another figure with different functional zones - kitchen, living room, dining room, etc.
Create unique ways to highlight at different levels.

And these are just some of the reasons why you should choose this way of processing your ceilings. Now take a closer look at the process of manufacturing and installation.

Getting started - the work of the master is afraid!

Like any other job, installation of multi-level ceilings should begin with preparation. Before you decide to make it a project, it is important to understand what function it will perform. Here are some of them:

Select functional areas of the apartment.
Zoning space.
Emphasizing the individuality of the room.
The element of decor.
Screen to hide communications.

Whatever function such a ceiling is performed, it is necessary to make a sketch of it at the very beginning.

When creating it, be sure to consider the size of the room. A large figure in a small room can diminish its value. It should fit perfectly in the size of the room. For example, the project can be implemented using computer programs. If this is not possible, you can take a large sheet of paper. Here, everything will depend on your imagination. Do not follow the patterns that you see on the Internet. Try to approach the creation of a sketch creatively and individually.

Frame - the basis of the ceiling

For the manufacture of the frame is used galvanized profile. Before installation, mark it up on the ceiling. At this stage of work, high accuracy is extremely important. At the same time it is better to use the water level, which will help you accurately establish the basis - the first tier. Along the perimeter on the wall beat off the base line. After stuffed UD profile (guide). After a distance of 40 cm, a CD profile is inserted into the guide profile UD. This profile should be fixed directly to the ceiling, with the help of suspensions (or as they are called - crocodiles).

Do not ignore tools such as plumb, level, level and other auxiliary tools. The accuracy of the next ceiling levels completely depends on the accuracy of the first tier.

In those places where the laying of the second and third tiers is planned, the structure should be strengthened. If the subsequent levels will have minor dimensions, then the enhancement should not be carried out. As soon as the first stage is completed (the GCR is sewn up), you can transfer the shape of the second and third layers to the ceiling itself. After using the same profiles and suspensions you create the necessary line. Respect proportions and sizes. Always monitor the horizontal structure, checking it with measuring devices.

Finishing touch!

It is safe to say when the frame is ready, half the work is done. After all, headlining does not take you as much time as designing and manufacturing the frame itself. However, before you can sew up each level with drywall, you should not forget about lighting. To do this, you need to lay wires to the places where you plan a lamp or chandelier. Illumination will give the whole figure a gorgeous look. After plastering with a special crown, you can cut holes for the future fixture.

For the installation of the vertical part of the structure, namely the end part, it is necessary to correctly measure the desired width of the strip. For example, it can be pre-cut on the floor, or directly on the ceiling. How? First, fasten a strip of larger GCR, and then with a knife or a special hacksaw, cut out exactly the size. In this case, the reference will be the profile itself.

If curved stripes are provided, wet the drywall and after 15-20 minutes it can be bent into any shape. At the same time, carefully bend it and screw it in parallel.

This work is best done together. When everything is ready, it remains only to proshpaklevat. Glue the corners on the corners. If it is curved, then buy a plastic corner. If straight, then aluminum. Always seal all seams with special tape and putty for seams. After grouting you will only have to paint it. So, your ceiling is completely ready!

Photos of multi-level structures

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