Nowadays, lining is used for interior and exterior work. Of particular interest is the use of this finishing material to create the interior interior of country houses and city apartments. Let's find out how to cover a ceiling with clapboard so that the end result brings joy and satisfaction to the property owner.
Types of lining
Among the numerous materials used for its manufacture, the following are of interest:
- natural wood;
- plastic
Plastic samples are made in the form of long and narrow slats, supplemented with special docking grooves, this is convenient for fastening. Among the positive characteristics of plastic material, we highlight:
- Ease of fastening during the finishing process (convenience of working with the material).
- Ceiling lining hides all defects on the surface of the ceiling.
- No corrosion or rotting.
- Aesthetic appearance.
This material guarantees additional sound insulation, high-quality insulation, and is ideal for exterior and interior decoration.
But a ceiling made of wooden lining requires special care and special treatment. Installation of such a covering will be much more expensive than its plastic counterpart. The wood has excellent thermal insulation characteristics, therefore, with proper processing, the ceiling will harmoniously fit into general interior premises. The finished wooden covering will be environmentally friendly; such a ceiling can also be made in children's rooms.
Algorithm of actions
Preparatory stage
First you need to prepare the tools, without which you cannot make a lining ceiling with your own hands. During installation of this material you will need:
- wood hacksaw;
- electric drill;
- level;
- rule;
- rubber hammer;
- construction corner;
- roulette
Attention! The material for covering the ceiling surface is taken with a margin of 15-20 percent. Calculation of the amount of material required to cover the surface must be performed taking into account:
- the length of the area to be closed, the width of the slats. If the length is greater than the size of the slats, you will have to “add” the ceiling along the entire surface, otherwise the external impression will be spoiled.
- Keep in mind that the slats are joined together, that is, 2-3 cm are lost during installation.
- Most likely you will have to trim the outer rail electric jigsaw to drive it into the groove. It is better to leave 2-3 wooden planks, so that if one of them is damaged, you can cut a new strip.
The algorithm for attaching the lining to the ceiling involves preparing a wooden frame made of timber, the thickness of which will be at least 20 mm. The cross-section option is selected taking into account the thickness of the insulation.
Installation of ceiling covering
Work begins with attaching a wooden frame, which will become the basis of the entire wooden structure. It is on this that the ceiling is then lined with clapboard. First you need to calculate exactly where the first typesetting strip should be located. If the wall is uneven, the rail is not attached tightly, but with a small margin (5-6 mm), then it can be hidden under ceiling plinth. To cover the ceiling with clapboard with your own hands, you need to adjust the width of the last strip and also leave a 5-6 mm gap.
Nuances of frame installation
The wooden frame is optimally made from timber 40 by 40, 20 by 40, or 50 by 50 mm. Fastening the beams, as well as their fixation to the ceiling, walls, is carried out with plastic dowels and nails - screws (size 8 by 45 mm), or anchors and hardened screws (4 by 75 mm, for wood). When choosing metal frame Additionally you will need:
- UD profile for perimeter formation;
- U-shaped fastening options, as well as cross “crab” fasteners;
- screws for metal, “fleas” with tips in the form of a drill;
- CD profile for frame
The amount of material required for the work is calculated after a detailed study of the instructions. To nail the lining to the ceiling, you will need construction stapler, nails, self-tapping screws with press washers.
When creating a wooden frame, pay attention to the following points:
- When adjusting the slats, leave a 4-5 mm gap on both sides along the entire length to prevent deformation of the material during expansion.
- Do not try to cut the entire ceiling surface at once. wooden slats. The length adjustment is individual, and therefore each new workpiece must be cut immediately before fastening. This will save materials, but you will have to spend more time on fitting.
- There is no need to fix the workpiece with nails; just insert it into the lock of the previous plank.
If there are any difficulties with insertion into the lock (grooves), you will need a rubber hammer. With its help, you can tamp down the attachment point and adjust the rail. Next, the workpieces are fastened with self-tapping screws on all frame guides; it is better to fasten them in the area of the lock edge.
Base mounting options
Before you begin arranging the ceiling, you need to find the lowest possible area on the ceiling surface. From it they retreat down the wall approximately 6-10 cm, obtaining the initial mark. In the same way, place marks on all four walls, armed with a water (or laser) level. A line is drawn along the perimeter of the entire room, which will correspond to the location of the base.
Advice! If you chose for the basis only wooden blocks, or boards, be sure to pre-coat them with an antiseptic to protect them from rotting and increase fire safety.
1 way. Creating a frame on wooden blocks. The bars are attached perpendicular to the direction of installation of the lining. There should be a distance of at least 60-100 cm between the bars. Installation is carried out so that the location of the lowest edge is strictly parallel to the floor. You will need a level to check. First, the bars are attached at opposite ends of the room, retreating from the ceiling surface by 10-15 cm. Then, after 60 cm, the bars need to be attached along the entire perimeter of the room, using anchors, dowels, or impact screws. If the block moves away from the ceiling surface, dies made from bars are placed inside. The fishing line is pulled between the beams and a guideline is obtained for installing the remaining beams. To increase the strength of the frame, jumpers are made.
Method 2. Creating a base for lining from a metal profile. The algorithm of actions is similar to covering the ceiling surface with plasterboard. First, a line is drawn throughout the room (along all four walls) that will correspond to the suspended ceiling. Next, the UD profile is fixed with dowels. Then the last two metal CD profiles are attached, and the distance to the wall is taken to be 10-15 cm, and the direction of attachment is at an angle of 90 degrees to the lining of the lining.
The profile along its entire length is attached to the surface with special fasteners, the fixation frequency is 40-60 cm. A rope is pulled, but the rest of the profiles are not installed, they are fixed. If necessary, to strengthen the base, crosses are installed using “crabs”. Before fixing the lining, it is attached electrical wiring for installation pendant lamps, places are specially left for release electric wire. As soon as the ceiling is sheathed, the wire can be brought out through the holes left, and the lamps are attached to it.
Fastening the lining
Let's find out how to attach the lining to the ceiling. Finishing do-it-yourself clapboard ceiling involves fastening the strips perpendicular to the guides finished frame. The selection of directions is carried out taking into account the design features of the room. If the plans include visual extension space, the slats are fastened along their length. When decorating the ceiling surface in a wide room, transverse fastening of the lining is allowed; the room will appear smaller. Even when stripping the lining directly onto the surface, lathing is required. A base made of specialized metal profiles designed for fixing plasterboard sheets significantly reduces the overall weight of the ceiling structure. For kitchens and hallways, it is advisable to use a metal base for the lining.
Let's talk about how to install lining on the ceiling with your own hands. As soon as the frame is ready, the MDF blank is cut in strips along the entire length, corresponding to the length between the opposite walls minus the gap size - 5 cm. To maintain the parallelism of the slats, it is better to install each board separately, checking the location with a level.
Do-it-yourself video covering the ceiling with clapboard demonstrates the procedure. The first rail is fixed along its length, then attached alternately to the base guides. The distance from the first rail to the wall is assumed to be 3-5 mm. The rest of the workpieces must first be placed at an acute angle with a groove into the fixed strip, then pushed tightly until the “lock” snaps into place. To ensure high-quality fixation, gently tap the end of the inserted strip with a rubber mallet. The second side of the lining is screwed by the lower edge of the lock to the guides of the frame itself, using nails or self-tapping screws with press washers.
Before attaching the screws, it is better to drill small holes on the strips, in this case the board will not chip. For more information on how to attach the lining to the ceiling, you can watch the video. In order to get patterns from lining on the ceiling, you can use materials from different wood. The end board is inserted into the lock using small wooden wedges; they need to be driven between the base of the wall, the wall and the lath. The remaining gap will then be hidden under the decorative baseboard. To understand all the nuances of how to line a ceiling with clapboard, you can watch a video offered by professionals.
Lining is considered one of the best materials for interior decoration of housing, as it is made from natural raw materials and not only serves as room decoration, but also acts as an excellent means for noise and heat insulation. Installation of the lining is simple, and huge selection texture and colors allows it to be used to decorate any design. Special attention Ceilings made of clapboard deserve it - they give the room a stylish look and fill it with an atmosphere of home comfort and warmth.
Peculiarities
The lining is a board that has a special groove on one side and a protrusion on the other. Thanks to this design, when assembled, the parts form a solid coating, which is reliable in operation and does not deform under the influence of temperature. Typically, lining is made from various types of wood, but panels made of plastic and metal can also be found.
The ceiling in an apartment is usually sheathed with boards made of coniferous species wood - they are characterized by beautiful texture and patterns, withstand mechanical loads and give the room a pleasant aroma.
The lining ceiling can be installed as a single-tier or decorated complex designs, consisting of several levels. Difference between models suspension systems consists only of assembling the frame. Finishing the ceiling with clapboard has many advantages, which include:
- Beautiful decor. This type of design is always in fashion and can be used for any style.
- Ease of installation work. Suspended structures do not require additional processing - it is enough to cover them with stain or varnish.
- Masking of surface defects. Facing panels can not only brighten up unevenness, but also allow you to hide communication systems and wiring that are necessary when installing lamps.
- Excellent thermal conductivity and sound insulation.
- Possibility of combination with other decorative materials. Thanks to the original combination of wood with metal and glass, you can achieve a stunning design effect.
- Environmental friendliness. The tree is natural raw materials, therefore completely safe for human health. In addition, board structures are able to maintain a certain microclimate in the rooms.
Despite the presence of positive properties, lining ceilings also have their disadvantages, namely:
- Reducing the height of the room. Regardless of whether it is a simple or multi-tiered system, when installing it, it will not be possible to maintain the height of the room. Therefore, such ceilings are recommended to be placed in spacious rooms.
- Absence fire safety . Unlike finishing the ceiling with plasterboard wooden structures can ignite quickly, so it is advisable to cover them special mixtures, which will not only extend the life of the coating, but also protect it from possible fire.
- Low level of moisture resistance. In rooms with high humidity It is best not to install lining ceilings, since under the influence of condensation and fumes the panels may change in size and undergo deformation. For such premises, it is advisable to choose plastic lining. If the design includes a wooden board, then it will have to be coated with a protective varnish.
- Instability to mold and mildew. This only applies to wooden lining.
Types of lining
Today, linings made of natural wood, plastic and fiberboard are produced for cladding ceilings. At the same time, solid wood material is extremely popular in modern design, as it is made from various types of wood. As a rule, boards made of pine and linden are chosen for finishing ceilings in residential premises - pine panels are well suited for the interior of private houses and cottages, and linden options can be used for cladding surfaces in apartments.
In addition, wooden lining differs in size, class of wood, pattern and fastening system. The wide board has the appearance of eurolining, and it looks beautiful on ceilings with beams.
Plastic panels come in two types: seamless and with a separated seam. Moreover, after installation, the latter outwardly resemble wood covering and are characterized by high aesthetics and an affordable price, so they can be used if the house is doing budget renovation or you need to decorate ceilings in rooms with high humidity. Unlike natural material plastic lining is practical and comes in a wide selection of colors and textures. It is produced not only with imitation wood, but also decorative stone.
Seamless plastic panels have a special tongue-and-groove system in their design, so after their installation the seams are almost invisible. The width of this material is quite large, so it is used for finishing spacious rooms.
Fiberboard lining has also proven itself well. It is made from wood fiber by pressing. Such boards have standard sizes and shapes, but their designs are limitless. The outer layer of the panels is decorated with original drawings and patterns and covered with paint of various colors.
It is not advisable to use the material for decorating ceilings in damp rooms. Therefore, if you need to install suspended ceiling in the bathroom or kitchen, then aluminum or metal lining is recommended for this.
Design
There are many models of lining on the modern market, thanks to which you can make any design idea. A white timber ceiling is considered a wonderful decoration for a room, as it will not only visually expand the boundaries of the space, but also make the room bright and fill it with a special atmosphere of comfort. If desired, the suspended structure can be supplemented with colored areas or inserts made from dark boards.
Glossy lining also looks chic in rooms - unlike matte panels, it is practical to use, does not get dirty, and after cleaning there are no streaks left on its surface.
IN classic style wooden boards are chosen for cladding ceilings - their natural pattern and color add beauty to the interior and go well with other decorative items. An interesting option Mirror lining is also considered in the design. Its seamless wide panels are well suited for finishing ceilings in bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms.
In order to create an unusual room design when installing lining ceilings, it is recommended to combine materials of different textures and shades. You can also additionally apply patterns on the panels that would follow the lines of furniture and flooring.
At the same time, do not forget that wood paneling requires the correct selection color range– there should be complete harmony in the interior, the ceiling should not protrude separate part design. Therefore, it is worth paying great attention to its shape, number of levels and complexity of design. For example, massive dark-colored structures will reduce the space and make it gloomy, while light panel inserts, on the contrary, will expand the boundaries.
To further highlight the beauty of wood, suspended ceilings should have a good lighting system in the form of stylish chandeliers.
Scope of application
IN Lately Various materials are used for interior decoration, but lining is the most popular among them. The surfaces sheathed with it are highly durable, versatile and environmentally friendly. Ceilings made of lining can be installed in both brick and wooden house, such designs also look interesting in apartments. Panels with imitation logs or timber can easily decorate any interior; they are especially often used for cladding the attic.
Wood goes well with stonework. The stone itself is a cold material, but if you add it with clapboard, the room will be transformed and become cozy.
For example, in a bedroom or living room, one of the walls can be lined with decorative stone and a ceiling made of clapboard can be installed. In the end it will work out chic design. Such panels will fit perfectly into the interior of hallways, kitchens and children's rooms. In addition, ceilings on balconies and loggias are often covered with clapboard.
How to sheathe it yourself?
The process of installing a suspended ceiling made of lining is simple, so its installation can be done independently, without the help of craftsmen. Finishing is carried out in two stages: first, the supporting frame is prepared, then the cladding is done with boards.
The frame is attached as follows:
- The direction of fastening the lining is determined. If it is longitudinal, then the frame sheathing is fixed transversely; if it is transverse, vice versa. In addition, before installation, you need to set the level of the future ceiling and draw markings along which the filing will take place. The frame must be mounted 5-10 cm lower from the main ceiling. To do this correctly, it is recommended to use a laser or hydraulic level.
- After all the markings, you need to secure an aluminum guide profile around the perimeter of the room. You can join the parts using self-tapping screws and dowels. In this case, the profile must correspond to the dimensions of the structure, so it is cut and positioned along the length and width of the frame. To increase the strength of the frame, it is additionally reinforced with suspensions, observing a step of 60 cm.
- The next step in installing the ceiling is laying the lining. First, you need to nail slats to the frame, adjusting them to fit the walls, then you can lay decorative boards. At the end of the work, all joint gaps will be covered with strips, and the joints with the walls will be covered with plinths. When installing plastic lining, on the contrary, the baseboards are fixed first, and only then the panels are laid.
- The staples should be driven into the inner wall of the groove. Wooden lining is fastened with small nails, MDF panels are fastened with nails with a large head, and plastic boards are fixed to the frame using self-tapping screws and a stapler.
To learn how to attach the lining to the ceiling, see the following video.
The lining ceiling looks beautiful and original in modern interior, but in order for it not only to please with its aesthetics, but also to reliably serve for a long time, you need to know how to attach it correctly. If installation work is carried out independently, then the following recommendations from specialists can help novice craftsmen with this:
- Since wood is considered a “capricious” material, before use it should be kept for several days in the room where the ceiling is planned to be installed. Thanks to this, the lining will “get used” to new conditions of temperature and humidity and acquire the required form and can be easily styled. The boards must be stacked.
- If, when purchasing the material in the package, you find several crooked planks, then there is no need to be upset - they can be used in covering those places where pieces of material are needed.
- The lining should be secured with nails with a small head. At the same time, to cover the ceilings in bathrooms and verandas, the nails need to be covered with a protective mixture, otherwise under the influence of humidity they will rust, and stains will appear on the white lining that will be difficult to wipe off.
Burrs and chips around the screws can be prevented if you pre-drill holes for the screws before attaching them to the board.
- In rooms where there is unstable humidity, it is recommended to purchase yellow self-tapping screws.
- When attaching the edges of the board, it is necessary to use a center punch - it will protect the surface of the lining from mechanical damage.
- You need to lay skirting boards around the perimeter of the installed ceiling, as they will help hide the joints between the structure and the walls.
- It is advisable to sheathe the ceiling with boards from the corners to the center.
- The last panel of the structure is adjusted in width and placed in the least visible place.
- If, while attaching the lining, the self-tapping screw on its edge splits the wood, and a small crack forms, then the self-tapping screw can be slightly unscrewed back and a small nail can be driven in nearby at an angle - this way the two halves of the board will be pulled together, and the defect will be invisible.
Beautiful examples in the interior
It is impossible to imagine a modern home interior without clapboard decoration. This is especially true for hanging structures, which have the appearance of a slatted covering and fit perfectly into the design of apartments and country houses. These wooden panels look beautiful in living rooms - a ceiling decorated in this way fills the room with coziness and homely warmth.
In order for the design to be harmoniously combined with other types of finishing and decorative items, the outer part of the panels must be detonated with varnish - the result will be a stunning effect, and the natural patterns of the wood will be favorably emphasized in the general plan.
If the size of the living room allows, then you can also create a ceiling that looks like a beam ceiling. As a rule, this design idea is used when decorating rooms in the Alpine style.
At the same time, it is not necessary to choose natural colors for the cladding; contrasting shades will also look interesting in the interior. It all depends on what colors predominate in the room.
An excellent solution would be to install such a ceiling in the bedroom. White or beige slats will create a good atmosphere in the room, which will be most conducive to relaxation. Typically, lining structures are chosen for the Provence style. To achieve an interesting design effect, you can lay out panels of several colors. In this case, the lining ceiling in the bedroom can become a continuation of the wall cladding.
Finishing the ceiling with clapboard is at the same time beautiful, practical and functional solution for any room. Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages, secrets of selection and step-by-step technology for installing wooden lining with your own hands.
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Modern assortment facing materials for the ceiling is very extensive and varied. Along with plastic panels and plasterboard sheets to the most current options cladding can be safely attributed to a profiled board made of natural wood. It is not difficult to explain the popularity of finishing the ceiling with clapboard: it is absolutely environmentally friendly, beautiful and easy to install and subsequently maintain.
Advantages and disadvantages of finishing the ceiling with clapboard
Cladding the ceiling with panels made of natural wood is rightfully considered a classic of the construction genre. Compared to competitive finishing materials, lining has many undeniable advantages:
- Excellent performance . Wood finishes are strong, reliable and durable. With proper pre-installation preparation and proper subsequent care, it will last at least 12-15 years.
- Ecological cleanliness. Unlike synthetic “relatives”, cladding made from natural lining is not only harmless, but also useful for the inhabitants of the home. Thanks to its hygroscopic properties, wood is able to purify the air and normalize the level of humidity in the room.
- Ease of installation. Distinctive feature finishing profiled board - the presence of special grooves and ridges. Thanks to these structural elements Ceiling cladding is done easily and quickly, even without the assistance of assistants.
- Practicality and functionality. Covering the ceiling base with clapboard allows you to disguise minor flaws and flaws made during construction or repair. In addition, behind the coating of decorative panels you can hide electrical wiring, pipes, ventilation ducts, sound or heat insulating layer.
- Aesthetic appearance. A ceiling made of wooden lining looks good, stylish and impressive and, importantly, it is compatible with almost any room design.
- Construction budget savings. Using natural boards for ceiling cladding, you can save a lot on the purchase of starting and finishing finishing materials - plaster, putty, paint, wallpaper, etc.
- Proper cladding of the ceiling with clapboard implies the mandatory construction of frame sheathing. Constructions of this type noticeably “steal” the height of the living space.
- The next disadvantage of wooden cladding is low level fire safety. To protect the material from the destructive and dangerous effects of fire, before installation work it is carefully treated with protective flame retardant compounds.
- It is worth considering that natural lining, valued for its strength and durability, may change slightly geometric parameters and become deformed due to incorrect use or careless maintenance.
Criteria for choosing lining for ceiling finishing
Wooden cladding boards are presented on the construction market in a huge assortment. To decide on the choice of this material, you should have a clear understanding of its varieties and properties. The main criteria by which they distinguish modern lining, include the type of wood used, its grade and cross-section profile.
Type of wood when choosing lining for the ceiling
Traditionally, coniferous or hardwood:
- Coniferous wood. This category includes pine, spruce, fir, larch and cedar. Products made from the listed raw materials are practical, durable and resistant to moisture and fungi, so they can be used for finishing ceilings in both residential and commercial buildings. utility rooms. The only thing is that such lining is not recommended for internal lining saunas and baths, since with a sharp increase in temperature, aromatic coniferous wood releases copious amounts of resinous substances that can provoke spontaneous combustion of the material.
- Hardwood. This category includes oak, beech, ash, aspen, alder and linden. This wood lends itself perfectly machining, tinting and artificial aging techniques. Due to its high decorative value, it is suitable for covering indoor ceilings for various purposes- from terraces and balconies to bedrooms and children's rooms. A distinctive property of deciduous material is its resistance to temperature fluctuations and dampness. That is why ceilings made of this type of lining are often installed in rooms with high and variable humidity.
Classes of lining for ceiling finishing
A separate topic is the assortment of linings. Depending on the quality of the original wood, all molded lumber is divided into several classes:
Note! For finishing cladding For ceilings in residential premises, experts recommend using lining of the first two classes. As for materials marked “B” and “C”, it is better to use them to create an intermediate frame or rough filing.
Wood profile when choosing lining for ceiling finishing
Depending on the type of profile connection, all wooden lining intended for finishing ceilings and other surfaces in residential premises is divided into regular and “euro”. The first one is cheaper than the second one, but at the same time it is significantly inferior to it in terms of configuration and processing quality:
- European-style lining differs from traditional lining in its correct geometry, as well as a more complex and deep tongue-and-groove connection, which prevents the formation of gaps between adjacent boards even with significant temperature and humidity changes.
- An important difference between European and classic lining is in humidity indicators. During the production process, the first one undergoes mandatory drying in automated chambers, due to which the wood acquires the necessary strength and ductility.
- The next argument in favor of eurolining is the presence of special ventilation ducts that act as air ducts and are responsible for the complete outflow of accumulated condensate.
Technology for installing lining on the ceiling with your own hands
Covering the ceiling with a wooden board is a task feasible for any interested craftsman. Thanks to convenient locking connections, assembly of the facing sheet is quick and extremely simple. Let's take a closer look at how to attach the lining to the ceiling to make the finish beautiful and durable.
Preparatory work before finishing the ceiling with clapboard
At the first stage of work, a number of certain preparatory activities:
- To start with base ceiling delete old cladding and finishing materials. The surface is thoroughly cleaned of dirt and dust. Small cracks found in the floor slab are sealed with a putty mixture, deep cracks are opened using a grinder and concreted with cement-sand mortar.
- To prevent biological damage to wooden finishes, the prepared base must be coated with a deep-penetrating antiseptic compound. The ceiling is primed in two stages using a fluffy roller equipped with telescopic rod. The recommended time interval between the first and second application of the protective emulsion is 2-3 hours.
- At the same stage of work, the lining purchased for finishing the ceiling is freed from the packaging wrapper, sorted and laid out in one layer on a flat horizontal surface in the room being installed. This simple procedure will help prevent cracking, warping and shrinkage of the purchased material.
Marking the surface for installing lining on the ceiling
At this stage of work, it is necessary to prepare for the subsequent arrangement of the frame system and correctly mark the ceiling surface. The main purpose of the marking is to determine the horizontal, indicating the plane of location of the wooden trim, and to draw parallel lines on all walls around the perimeter of the room.
It is most convenient to mark the ceiling using a laser tool, but as an alternative it is permissible to use a conventional one building level. Using the latter, they determine the lowest point of the base base and, starting from it, make marks on the walls around the perimeter of the room.
To apply a closed outline, use a marker or paint cord. It is important that the laid line converges at a single point, and any displacements indicate errors in the marking process.
The height of the interceiling space should not only mask the unevenness and errors of the floor slab, but also allow the free installation of all communications, insulating materials and built-in lighting devices. As a rule, when finishing with clapboard, the ceiling is lowered by no more than 7-10 cm.
Arranging a frame for a lining ceiling
Upon completion of the marking work, construction of the supporting frame begins. To make the sheathing, use metal profiles or planed beams with a cross-section of 50x50 mm. Here you can immediately use substandard lining discovered during sorting. The main thing to remember is that all wooden elements of the frame structure are subject to mandatory antiseptic treatment.
Let's take a closer look at the rules for arranging a frame for a lining ceiling:
- Install the sheathing, according to the markings, in a direction perpendicular to the position of the future facing sheet. With longitudinal fastening of the lining, the frame strips are fixed across the room; with transverse fastening of wooden cladding, the frame is mounted along the room.
- Prepared Items supporting structure They are fixed in the following order: first, the edging slats are attached, then the intermediate ones. To fix the sheathing parts, dowels and screws are used.
- Optimal distance between adjacent rows of the frame system - 30-40 cm. To avoid the possibility of sagging of the facing fabric, the structure is additionally strengthened with the help of transverse jumpers or hangers.
- During the construction process, the sheathing is periodically checked for flatness. If necessary, all errors are corrected using placed bars or pegs of appropriate sizes.
Note! Before installing the lining, all cables, wiring, bases of built-in lamps, as well as heat and sound insulating materials are carefully laid in the under-ceiling space.
Attaching the lining to the ceiling
Next, they move on to the direct cladding of the frame structure. To quickly and reliably form a lining ceiling with your own hands, the panels are fastened using hidden metal clamps. Such fixing elements are both invisible and reliable: on the one hand they are attached to the underside of the finishing board, on the other - to the sheathing.
- Installation wood panels start from one of the corners of the room, while technological gaps (up to 10 mm) must be left between the walls and the outer planks for possible thermal expansion material and unobstructed ventilation in the ceiling niche.
- The first plank is attached on both sides to the frame beams using a furniture stapler. The second board is inserted at a slight angle into the grooves of the first, inserted all the way and fixed in places where the sheathing runs using clamps.
- The fastening of subsequent panels is carried out similarly to the first two. For reliability, each installed plank is carefully tapped along its entire length with a mallet.
- During the installation of a wooden ceiling in necessary places cut out through holes the required configuration for outputting the power wires. To trim the lining, use a jigsaw or a hand saw.
- At the end facing works all gaps between the wooden cladding and the walls are sealed with additional elements of a suitable size. Decorative clips or small furniture nails are used as fastenings.
- If desired, the clapboard finish is coated with protective compounds based on natural oils or beeswax. Such impregnations highlight the natural beauty of wood, give it a soft matte tint and protect it from mold and wood-boring beetles.
Getting started installation work, you should de-energize the room being lined by turning off the circuit breakers in the electrical panel room.
How to cover a ceiling with clapboard - watch the video:
Having studied step-by-step technology installing lining on the ceiling and competently organizing the finishing process, even a novice craftsman will be able to turn a scattering of wooden planks into a beautiful and reliable cladding fabric.
We are all accustomed to the fact that lining is a traditional finishing material for many rooms. It is customary to decorate ceilings with clapboard on balconies and saunas. Often hallways and corridors in dachas and country houses differ in a similar finishing method. This is because wood in this form is beautiful, practical and convenient. The situation is the same with ceilings. Having made a ceiling from lining, you can forget about this part of the room for a long time, occasionally wiping it and refreshing its appearance.
This article is about what lining can be and how to make the most of the advantages of this type of design for finishing ceilings. First things first.
What are clapboard ceilings?
Lining is a traditional and one of the most common finishing materials. The reason for such popularity of wooden plank panels and ceilings goes back to the times of the USSR. Wood was very cheap and available back then. building material. It was customary to line the inside of country houses and verandas with clapboard. Lining the ceiling with wooden boards of expensive types of wood was used as an element of interior decoration of baths, saunas and residential premises. It was considered especially chic to cover the balconies with clapboards. Often people tried to line the corridor in the apartment and the hallway with wood.
Today the situation has changed dramatically. Wood has moved from the category of cheap and accessible materials to the category of elite finishing methods. Despite this, the population has remained in the habit of turning their attention in such cases to this type of design. Covering the ceiling with clapboard, wooden or plastic, is considered one of the favorite and most common finishing options. Here it would be appropriate to talk about the advantages of this finishing option. The ceiling surface, sewn into wood, is obtained:
- perfectly smooth and even;
- with characteristic external data;
- visually larger due to correct location wooden planks;
- high-tech and easy to implement.
This should include environmental factor. Wood, unlike other materials, is safe material for people. Finished design looks nice and doesn't require special care, and plastic panels, MDF strips on the ceiling, are simple and unpretentious to maintain.
On a note: when finishing the ceiling with wooden strips (planks), it is necessary to take into account the fire factor. must be located in rooms where there is no open fire and where the likelihood of accidental fire is low.
On top of that, the idea of making wooden ceilings on your own at home or in the countryside deserves attention. Having at hand detailed instructions, an appropriate set of tools and required amount material, you can actually install the lining on the ceiling in a bathhouse, sauna or on a balcony with your own hands. The main thing is to know how to sheathe and what is best to sheathe in each specific case.
What materials are linings made from today?
Lining in the sense in which we see it is strips, wooden or made of other material. Such wooden strips used to be used to cover railway cars, mostly freight cars, less often passenger cars. This is where this name, specific at first glance, came from.
The name of the material rather emphasizes its shape and method of installation. Today, strips used for finishing work are produced, traditionally made of wood. Material is produced from MDF boards. However, most often today plastic panels (strips) are used in work, less often metal strips. Lining the ceiling with clapboard made from different materials, depends more on the operational characteristics of the room.
Important! The cost-effectiveness and practicality of plastic lining differs significantly from its wooden counterpart. Compared to the cost of wooden lining, the cost of material and work with plastic panels is many times less.
It is customary to separate finishing materials such as “lining” the following types:
- wooden;
- from MDF panels;
- metal;
- plastic.
All of the listed types have the same principle of fastening, so the choice of material does not have much significance on the installation of ceiling structures. Before the purchase itself, you need to clearly know where the work will be carried out, in which room you plan to make the ceiling.
Eg: for baths, saunas and verandas, it is best to use wooden strips made from oak, beech and other durable and moisture-resistant wood species. It is important for us to create an environmentally friendly and cozy environment indoors. Wood is an irreplaceable material in this regard.
Giving preference to wood, at this stage you should know that the cladding wooden clapboard The ceiling has its own subtleties and features.
Important! In terms of quality, wooden lining comes in four categories, each of which differs in the number of knots and dark spots in the wood structure. The more knots and spots, the cheaper the material.
It is preferable to use pine planks for finishing balconies, but linden, alder and aspen are also suitable. With appropriate treatment, such structures can serve for a long time, without losing their technological qualities and characteristics.
Wooden ceilings made of MDF are designed for installation only in dry rooms. The slightest exposure to moisture will lead to rapid deterioration of the finished ceiling structure, associated with deformation and collapse of the entire structure. It is allowed to install MDF panels in the kitchen with a metal frame. Structural strength in in this case guarantee of your safety.
For an apartment with a regular bathroom, ceilings made of clapboard made of plastic panels will look best. The factor of practicality and ease of maintenance plays a decisive role here. As for residential premises directly, for country or guest house It is very good to use wood for finishing the upper part of the premises. Such a surface will breathe and promote good air exchange inside the room.
Installation options for lining
For residential premises it is mainly used for installing ceiling structures wooden frame. This is especially true for the dacha option. Wooden fastenings very convenient to use. It is easier to nail to wooden blocks and slats assembly nails. Clips and screws have easier contact with wood. How to attach the lining to the ceiling if you need to cover a large room in this way? In this situation, you cannot do without a strong and solid frame.
In the usual sense, we are dealing with one of the varieties suspended ceilings. With the help of the formed frame, you can easily and quickly hide all existing imperfections on the rough surface, old paint or plaster. Due to a correctly assembled frame, a new finishing surface is created, on which finishing materials will continue to adhere. It is convenient to place additional lighting sources in the interceiling space; communications and electrical wiring are hidden.
Important! You should not believe those who claim that a board or plastic can be attached directly to the ceiling or wall. You can't do without lathing.
How to sheathe the ceiling surface without using metal parts and components, in which cases a metal frame will be more reliable, we will consider further.
Work on the frame
If you wish, make a ceiling from lining in the corridor, hallway, bedroom, or other rooms large area the metal frame is mandatory element ceiling structure. The use of boards made of hardwood, which is significant in weight, will also require additional metal support. This applies to a greater extent to the equipment of the ceiling in baths and saunas.
A metal frame is formed from aluminum profiles, similar in shape and parameters to metal guides used in plasterboard ceiling structures.
Wooden lining on the ceiling using a metal frame will increase your finishing costs. For these purposes you will need:
- a UD profile is used to form the perimeter;
- the frame itself is assembled using CD profiles;
- The structure attached to the ceiling is fixed with U-shaped clamps and crabs.
Self-tapping screws, staples and clips are usually used to install boards on the frame. The last two options for fastening strips are most often used when working with plastic panels. Nails and staples are primarily designed to work on wood frames.
Fixation metal profiles similar to the method of installing fasteners for suspended ceilings. Attach the hangers to the base surface on which the guides will be laid.
Typically, for work on balconies or in small rooms, wooden beams are used for lathing. Material dimensions 40x40 or 50x50 mm. The beam is the main structure of the entire structure, including additional lintels and reinforcing strips. Using plastic dowels in combination with screws and nails, wooden slats are attached to the ceiling with screws. To ensure the reliability of the entire structure, secure the wooden blocks to the base surface using anchors or hardened self-tapping screws.
The figure shows an approximate diagram of laying boards on a wooden frame.
MDF strips are laid in a similar way. For this purpose, strips are cut equal length, 3-5 cm less than the distance between opposite walls. The width of the strips can be similar to wooden planks, 100 mm and 130 mm.
Important! Use ready-made, factory-made MDF panels, on which front side has a chamfer.
Compliance with installation technology and correct selection materials will tell you how to properly hem or use a wooden board in a sauna. With proper installation of the frame and laying of the boards, the finished ceiling surface will not only be perfectly smooth and complete, but also even in accordance with the selected plane.
Making a ceiling from plastic lining
Economical and practical option The interior decoration of the ceiling structures is plastic lining. Due to the fact that today a huge number of types and types of plastic panels are produced, this type of ceiling design is very relevant and deserves attention.
On a note: finishing the ceiling with plastic clapboard is very appropriate in domestic premises where intensive contamination of the ceiling surface occurs. In residential premises, the use of plastic is limited due to the peculiarities of apartment design.
Plastic panels are very popular for finishing ceiling structures in offices. Modern design plastic ceilings do not imply home style, so such ceiling structures, despite their originality and manufacturability, will not be appropriate in bedrooms or in the country.
The method of laying plastic lining is identical to working with wooden planks. There is the same gap of 3-5 cm to compensate for the effect of thermal expansion. Laying the fragments begins with the starting strip. When installing plastic panels, do not forget to make holes for installing lamps. In order to know how to attach the lining to a plastic ceiling, a wooden frame is used. Metal in this case will only make the entire ceiling structure heavier.
Conclusion
Installation of ceiling structures in this way is by far the most convenient option interior decoration of domestic premises. For living rooms This method is only suitable for dacha version. Ceiling structures made of planks and plastic panels in saunas, bathhouses, ceilings summer kitchen and verandas have their own flavor and originality. To sum it up, you should remember the following:
1. In terms of popularity, lining occupies one of the leading places among the ceiling design options used;
2. Finished products can be made from different materials:
- tree;
- plastic;
- metal.
3. Wood is environmentally friendly pure material, suitable for cladding ceiling structures in saunas, baths, kitchens and hallways;
4. Plastic and metal panels are more related to the office finishing option;
5. Installation of ceiling structures is carried out on the frame;
6. The frame can be metal or wood.
One of the stages of any repair can be called ceiling work. Repairing the ceiling is quite a labor-intensive job, so everyone is trying to make this process easier and simpler. Finishing the ceiling with clapboard is considered the simplest option, requiring neither construction experience nor special costs. But how to cover a ceiling with clapboard correctly?
To answer this question, you need to carefully study some of the subtleties of the process. Covering the ceiling with clapboard is carried out in several stages.
The lining on the ceiling looks noble
Material selection
This stage can easily be called the most important, since you need to select high-quality material that will serve for a long time.
The modern construction market offers a variety of materials for finishing residential premises. One of these materials is lining. It is a panel with a ridge on one side and a groove on the other. The connection of tongue-and-groove panels allows you to create reliable system fixation.
Most often used for the manufacture of lining natural wood. Linden, pine and cedar are considered ideal raw materials.
Depending on the quality, wooden lining is divided into categories:
- “Extra” are panels High Quality, there are no knots or dark spots on them. The price of such material is very high.
- “A” – material with a small number of knots. Lining of this class is available to most consumers.
- “B” – panels with knots on the surface. Suitable for finishing country houses, lounges and balconies.
- “C” is a material of very low quality, with a large number of knots and dark spots.
Wooden paneling on the ceiling
In addition to wood, polyvinyl chloride is used to make lining. Plastic panels have a number of advantages:
- resistance to high humidity;
- not required additional processing protective equipment;
- decorative film on the surface can imitate any expensive wood.
But PVC panels also have negative qualities:
- under the influence of gravity, the material may crack,
- the color of the lining “fades” from sunlight.
Having purchased wooden lining for ceiling cladding, you should use the following tips:
- After unpacking, the purchased material must be laid out in the room where the ceiling will be sheathed.
- To prevent drying panels from becoming deformed, the surface underneath them must be fairly flat.
- It is recommended to dry the lining for a long time, from one month to three.
Selection of tools
Cladding the ceiling with clapboard involves the use simple tools that every owner has in his arsenal:
- drill,
- screwdriver,
- hacksaw,
- level,
- roulette.
Preparatory work
- First of all, it is necessary to remove the old coating from the ceiling and clean the crumbling plaster.
- Then you need to make markings for the sheathing. The frame guides are positioned perpendicular to the selected direction of the lining boards. The direction is chosen so that the length of the panels does not have joints.
- If wooden blocks are chosen for the frame, they must be additionally treated with protective agents. The metal sheathing has small indentations from the ceiling, which allow you to hide existing engineering systems and communications.
The surface under the frame must be perfectly flat. This will extend the life of the ceiling and avoid unnecessary problems.
Lathing for plastic lining can be made from wooden slats
Installation of panels on the sheathing
To finish the ceiling with clapboard is not required a large number of people with special knowledge. But the help of a friend or relative will make the job much easier. This is especially true for the installation of long panels.
The first panel is pressed tightly against the wall and secured in the places where the frame passes. The ridge of the second panel is inserted into the groove of the panel of the previous row and secured in a similar way. Work should be carried out only at positive temperatures and low humidity.
Holes for pipes and fixtures are cut as work progresses to avoid unnecessary cuts.
Clapboard ceiling
Fastening is best done where the ridge enters the groove. This will hide the caps of the fasteners. When covering the ceiling with wooden paneling, it is advisable to use stainless fasteners to prevent the appearance of rusty stains. It is possible to use hidden fasteners, but their cost is quite high.
The ceiling covered with clapboard does not require special care. The main thing is to promptly clean it from dust and dirt. And on plastic panels Any damage or scratches found can be repaired with wax.