Which ceiling is better to make in the kitchen: choosing the material. How to repair various types of ceilings in the kitchen with your own hands? DIY kitchen ceilings

The ceiling in the kitchen is subject to the heaviest loads: sudden temperature changes, high humidity, more frequent cleaning due to the inevitable appearance of greasy deposits and soot. At the same time, it should look good, because its area is quite large and plays a significant role in the perception of the interior.

• Proper finishing of the ceiling helps to visually increase the height and area of ​​the kitchen, zone the space, create good lighting and the desired interior style.

What kind of ceiling should you make in the kitchen so that it is both practical and beautiful? In this material we will talk about the pros and cons of 7 popular types of finishes (click on any of them if you are interested in a specific one, or just continue reading in order):

We also supplemented the article with a large selection of photos of ceilings in the kitchen interior and a selection of original design ideas.

What kind of ceiling should I make in the kitchen? 7 main types of finishes

Option 1. PVC stretch ceilings

If your task is to make a ceiling in the kitchen quickly, accurately and inexpensively, our recommendation is a stretch ceiling made of PVC film.

In this photo you can see a small edging around the perimeter of the stretch ceiling and see how the canvas goes around the pipes

• A kitchen stretch PVC ceiling can survive a real flood - it will collect all the water (up to 100 liters per 1 square meter), and after draining it will return to its original state. To drain the water, you only need to pierce the canvas with a needle in several places.

• Stretch ceilings are durable and, if handled with care, can last 20 years or more.
• Stretch ceilings in the kitchen are fireproof. In the event of a fire, they will begin to curl up and melt without releasing toxic substances, creating smoke, or supporting the spread of fire.
• In case of minor damage, such as cuts or holes, the tension fabric can be restored.
• When installing a stretch ceiling, you can rethink the kitchen lighting, for example, install spotlights and hang a chandelier over the dining table.
• Vinyl ceilings are resistant to high humidity and temperature changes typical of the kitchen climate.
• The suspended ceiling in the kitchen is easy to care for. He washes every 2-3 months soap solution using a mop.
• The stretch ceiling is perfectly flat and always looks very neat.
• The variability of suspended ceiling designs is great. In addition, they can be combined with other types of coverings, for example, with plasterboard level construction.
• There is no need to level the base before installing suspended ceilings.
• Installation occurs quickly (in 1-3 hours depending on the area) and with minimal contamination of the room.

• Stretch vinyl can be damaged by mechanical impact - so sharp and cutting objects should be kept away from the coating, and champagne should be opened with caution.
• Due to the tension fabric, there is a risk of not noticing the appearance of mold on the ceiling. Moreover, if suddenly the level of humidity in the ceiling space increases (for example, due to flooding or condensation on pipes), then the airtight PVC film can create favorable conditions for fungal development. For this reason vinyl ceilings in the kitchen it is advisable to install only in conjunction with built-in ventilation grilles, especially if the mold problem has already arisen in the past.
• At first, the PVC film smells.
• Like any suspended structure stretch fabric takes away precious centimeters of wall height (4-7 cm), so it is not very suitable for kitchens with low ceilings .
• Stretch ceilings cannot be installed independently.
• If the kitchen is too large (more than 5 meters in width), then the canvas may have an inconspicuous seam.
• A small edging appears along the perimeter of the stretch ceiling. If desired, it can be covered with baseboards, but that's another story.
• Installation of suspended ceilings is carried out once and for all, so in the future it will not be possible to move/repair communications and lamps without completely dismantling the canvas.
• Vinyl ceilings are not compatible with all fixtures and lamps. The area around the bulb may become yellowed and distorted.

Tips for choosing a stretch ceiling for the kitchen:

• Stretch ceilings come in matte, satin and glossy finishes. The first option is the most versatile, suitable for both classic and modern kitchens.

If you don’t know which ceiling to choose for the kitchen, then we recommend choosing a white matte stretch ceiling. Such a finish will appear to be a high-quality plastered surface, which looks much more noble than a glossy film.

• Be careful with glossy ceilings if your kitchen is small or low. There is a common myth that glossy ceilings visually increase the space and height of the walls, but in reality everything happens quite the opposite.

Glare and reflections of objects on a glossy canvas add extra diversity and a feeling of disorder to the interior; as a result, the ceiling seems even lower than it is. In addition, often glossy film It looks like uncomfortable plastic, which is appropriate only in ultra-modern interiors, and even then not always.

• 2 more reasons against glossy ceiling: it is more difficult to care for, and it costs a little more than matte canvases.
• Satin stretch ceilings are good for use in kitchens with a lack of light and a discreet interior.

• Stretch fabric with photo printing, imitation metallic, wood, mother-of-pearl, suede, leather, marble or stone should be chosen as carefully as possible. It must be kept in color scheme and interior style, create the illusion of a high ceiling (if it is low) and not overload the space.

Option 2. Fabric stretch ceiling

Fabric stretch ceiling Made from polyester impregnated with polyurethane. This material is quite thin, but durable and wear-resistant, so it is perfect for finishing the ceiling in the kitchen. Fabric sheets have almost the same advantages and disadvantages as PVC film, but there are several significant differences.

• Due to their breathability, fabric ceilings significantly reduce the risk of mold.
• The loss of wall height is less than when installing PVC ceilings.
• Fabric ceilings are 15 times stronger than vinyl ceilings. In terms of strength, they can be compared to tarpaulin. It is almost impossible to accidentally cut, pierce or tear them.
• Fabric sheets have no seams.
• A fabric ceiling is easier to clean - there are no streaks left on it, stains can be easily removed locally with a damp cloth. In addition, due to its antistatic properties, dust does not collect on the ceiling.
• Fabric ceiling is a textured matte white canvas, which in appearance is practically no different from a perfectly plastered surface. It is for this reason that they are often used for finishing premium houses.
• Dense polyester does not sag, does not gather into folds and waves over time.
• Fabric ceilings better heat and sound insulate the kitchen.
• Fabric ceilings can be not only white, but also colored, as in the photo below. There are about 20 shades in total. Photo printing with a fresco effect is also possible.

• Fabric ceilings can be painted or painted (unlike PVC ceilings).
• They are compatible with almost any lamps and lamps, even those that get very hot. The area around the bulb will not turn yellow or become deformed.
• The fabric sheet is installed faster and without the use of a heat gun.

• The fabric fabric does not retain water in case of flooding.
• Fabric ceilings are slightly more expensive than vinyl ones (+200 rubles to the price per 1 sq. m);
• Fabric ceilings can only be matte.

Tips for choosing a fabric ceiling for the kitchen:

• Despite the fact that the fabric ceiling “breathes”, it is still worth building in additional ventilation holes. After all, the kitchen is a room with high humidity and the risk of flooding by neighbors above.
• The most popular manufacturers of fabric stretch ceilings are the Clipso and D-Premium (Descor) brands.
• Interested in purchasing waterproof fabric ceilings? These are produced only by Cerutti.

Option 3. Plasterboard ceilings

Suspended ceiling using plasterboard in the kitchen opens up a million decorative possibilities. For example, you can create a multi-level or figured ceiling, a ceiling with zoning or a ceiling with a rounded transition into the walls. Also, a plasterboard ceiling allows you to play with finishing - it can be painted, whitewashed, or covered with wallpaper.

Pros of plasterboard ceilings in the kitchen:

• They allow you to completely hide the imperfections of the ceiling and leave it without finishing at all.
• Allows you to hide utility lines (for example, air duct, wires and cables) and create new script lighting (for example, create uniform spot lighting and move the central chandelier to the table).

• Impact resistance and other mechanical impact.
• Long service life.
• Improved heat and sound insulation.
• Design variability, as we have already mentioned above.
• The ability to zone space with level structures.
• Drywall and related materials for ceiling installation are inexpensive.

• Several centimeters of wall height are lost. The minimum loss will be 7 cm.
• A plasterboard ceiling inevitably becomes deformed when flooded.
• Requires additional finishing efforts.
• With constant temperature changes characteristic of the kitchen, cracks may appear between the sheets of drywall, which means cracking and decorative finishing. To avoid this, you need to use movable two-level CD connectors, but they significantly increase the cost of the design.
• You cannot cover the ceiling with plasterboard yourself. All work, including calculations, must be carried out by professionals.

Tips for finishing kitchen ceilings with plasterboard:

• To finish the ceiling in the kitchen you need to use only high-quality moisture resistant drywall. It costs 100 rubles more than regular plasterboard, has the same standard sizes, but has 2 times greater moisture resistance and antifungal properties.
• All seams and places where HA sheets are attached to profiles must be treated with water-repellent plaster. This point should be checked at the stage of finishing the structure.

Here are a few more photos of plasterboard ceilings in the kitchen interior.

Option 4. Whitewashing the old fashioned way

Whitewashed ceiling kitchens today are no longer as relevant as they once were in Soviet times. It was replaced by more modern views finishing, but still good old chalk and lime cannot be discounted.

• This is the most environmentally friendly, cheapest and most common material for many.
• Due to its porosity, a bleached ceiling provides better air exchange, which means it is less susceptible to mold. And if it does appear, it is easier to notice and eliminate it in time (unlike suspended ceilings).
• The whitewashed ceiling looks good and fits perfectly into classic, “rustic”, Scandinavian and eco-friendly interiors. For example, even cracked whitewashed ceiling on kitchen in Provence style will look more than organic.
• The whitewashed ceiling is compatible with stucco and wooden beams.
• Whitewashing the ceiling with your own hands is very simple and inexpensive.

• Whitewash does not tolerate high humidity and temperature changes in the kitchen very well, so it quickly begins to crack and crumble. Also, a whitewashed ceiling will definitely crack if the house is new and shrinks (the process lasts 2-3 years).
• It is advisable to renew the whitewash 1-2 times a year, because you cannot wash the whitewashed ceiling in the kitchen (along with greasy spots and the coating itself is washed off with soot).
• Before whitewashing, the ceiling must be plastered and leveled to a perfectly level state. The repair work itself, although not complicated, is troublesome - everything in the room needs to be covered with film, and drying the layers takes time.
• Unlike level structures, whitewashing the ceiling does not allow you to hide communications and rearrange lamps without gating the base.

Option 5. Painting

Another traditional version- this is painting. A painted ceiling looks similar to a bleached one, but is more practical and wear-resistant.

Kitchen ceiling painted with deep matte white paint

• A painted ceiling can be not only white, but also colored or multi-colored. For example, the ceiling can be painted to match the walls, thereby visually increasing their height.

• The painted ceiling can be washed. In addition, it tolerates high humidity better than whitewashed.
• Painting the ceiling with your own hands is not too expensive and is affordable for beginners.
• A painted ceiling is updated less often than a whitewashed one.

Cons of painting the ceiling:

• Paint begins to crack and peel over time and after leaks.
• Over time, a white ceiling may turn yellow or gray.
• There is no possibility of local repair - if the paint cracks in one place, you will have to completely remove it old finishing, re-level the ceiling and only then paint again.
• Before painting, the ceiling must be plastered and leveled to a perfectly level state. The repair work itself, although not complicated, is troublesome - everything in the room needs to be covered with film, and drying the layers will take time.
• Unlike level structures, a painted ceiling does not allow you to hide communications and rearrange lamps without chiseling the base.

Tips for choosing ceiling paint:

• Wall paint must be moisture resistant and have antifungal properties. It is best to choose paints that are specifically designed for kitchen and bathroom ceilings.
• If you want to decorate the ceiling traditionally, then choose matte and deep-matte paints.
• Using stencils, you can decorate the ceiling with your own hands with cute patterns. This is a more practical alternative to wallpaper.

Option 6. Wallpapering

Ceiling wallpaper can be painted or printed.

• Decorating the ceiling with wallpaper can satisfy any budget - it can be very economical or, conversely, expensive and exclusive.
• The design of ceiling wallpaper is limitless.
• Ceiling wallpaper can be beautifully combined with wallpaper on the walls.
• It is easier to prepare the base for wallpaper than for whitewashing or painting. Thick and corrugated coatings can hide small irregularities and cracks in the base.
• Ceiling wallpaper can be washed.
• Local repairs are possible.
• Ceiling wallpaper can be repainted several times before painting.

• Cutting and gluing thick canvases, additionally weighted with glue, to the ceiling is quite tedious. By the way, wallpapering requires the work of at least 2 people.
• Wallpaper always has seams, which, firstly, can be noticeable, and secondly, can become deformed and come apart due to constant exposure to heat and fumes from the stove, as well as due to leaks.

Tips for choosing ceiling wallpaper for the kitchen:

• Wallpaper for kitchen ceilings should be washable and moisture resistant.
• If the ceilings in the kitchen were once affected by mold, then only glass wallpaper, non-woven fabric for painting, wallpaper made of hard or foam vinyl are suitable for finishing them. It is better to refuse paper and compact vinyl wallpaper.

Option 7. Plastic ceiling

The plastic ceiling is a sheathing plastic lining or PVC ceiling panels.

This type ceiling decoration– one of the cheapest, but at the same time one of the most practical and durable.

• The kitchen ceiling made of plastic will survive even flooding.
• If any lamellas are damaged, they can always be replaced.
• The plastic ceiling can be washed.
• Plastic lining is available.
• Plastic ceiling panels allow you to hide utility lines and electrical wires.
• Before installing a suspended ceiling made of plastic panels, you do not need to level the base.
• There are almost no gaps between the slats of the plastic ceiling.

• The minimum loss of wall height when installing plastic ceilings is 6-7 cm.
• Cheap PVC panels can emit formaldehyde and other toxic fumes.
• Plastic lining is cheap, but it also looks very simple. There are few design options. Most often you can see panels on sale in white, beige, cream, in a shade of chrome, in a bleached oak or pine finish, with silver or gold “seams”.
• Plastic ceiling exposed ultraviolet rays turns yellow over time.

Original ways to decorate the ceiling

Wooden ceiling in a natural shade (in an apartment)

Sheathing from wooden lining, boards or ceiling panels(or imitation MDF) can fit into any interior and give it a feeling of comfort and style. However, if the kitchen is small and with low ceiling, then it is better to use this material in doses. For example, make a transition from the ceiling to the wall to highlight a dining or, conversely, work area, as shown in the photo below.

Ceiling beams

In classic, rustic or industrial interiors ceiling beams will help create the right atmosphere in a house with history. The only advice is that it is better to use beams made of natural wood with a rough texture.

Coffered ceilings are a finish worthy of kitchen ceilings in high-quality Stalin buildings, country houses and premium class apartments. Required condition for using caissons: high ceilings (from 2.7 m), large area and discreet interior design. The photo below is an example of kitchen decoration coffered ceilings from chipboard in the program “Housing Question”.

Ceiling moldings and moldings

If the kitchen is decorated traditionally and the ceiling is simply whitewashed/painted, then it can be decorated with stucco and/or moldings. They will help focus attention on beautiful chandelier, highlight the dining area and give the interior solemnity.

Painting on concrete

If you do not plaster the floor slabs, but simply prime them and paint them, you will get the perfect loft or industrial ceiling as in this photo.

And here is a photo of a kitchen with a concrete ceiling without any finishing.

There are no eternal ceilings, and this primarily applies to kitchen ceilings, where the service life is largely influenced by the human factor.

Extreme methods of cooking in pans without water or with tossing pancakes, hunting for insects using any available objects, an unsuccessful attempt to hold a champagne cork in your hands - all these factors can lead to damage that requires ceiling repairs.

Unfavorable environment in a kitchen room with high humidity, high temperature and grease secretions significantly reduces the service life of any ceiling, and flooding, which almost every resident has experienced apartment buildings, can not only damage the ceiling, but also lead to its replacement.

Optimally, it is necessary to renew the ceiling covering at least once every few years.

Often, damage is caused by errors in installation: poor preparation of the surface of the floor slabs for the installation of the ceiling, errors in the installation of the installation profile, the use of too powerful lamps in lamps, etc.

When deciding how to repair the ceiling in the kitchen, you need to proceed from its appearance. Depending on the type of ceiling, you can repair it yourself or you will need the help of specialists.

Surface preparation

In addition to removing the old coating, before repairing ceilings, it is necessary to prepare a base on which to apply ceiling materials. Preparation may include following works:

• Removing contaminants. Defects from stains of rust, soot and grease, stains from leaks are removed using alkaline or acidic agents; you can also use mechanical means by removing a layer of contaminated surface.

Often, kitchen ceilings, after many years of use, have a settled yellow color that is quite difficult to paint over. In this case, you can use the inexpensive “Belizna” product, which contains active chlorine. It is diluted in water and applied with a roller to the ceiling several times.

• Alignment of recesses. To properly seal a crack, it is necessary to widen it by 5 - 10 mm, removing weak or peeling areas, and then prime it. Filling deep cracks can be done using alabaster, cement-lime or gypsum plaster mortar, Rotband. Afterwards the surface is puttied and cleaned sandpaper.
• Primer. Used in preparation for the repair of all types of ceilings with coating on the main one. Liquid primers are used to improve adhesion deep penetration(Ceresit CT 17), they are applied to the surface using a roller in two to three layers.

The name of the primers contains the word “colorless”, but in fact this is not entirely true. Primers have yellow and white opaque colors; for ceilings you should choose only white, similar to milk.

• Putty. To level the kitchen ceiling, seal sinks, and very small cracks, putty is used. With this method, a special putty mixture is applied to the primed surface and, after drying, smoothed with sandpaper.

IN construction industry To grout ceilings, small plastic floats are used to finishing works with a thin porous layer of rubber glued on. Sandpaper or a special mesh is secured to its working surface using special bolts with clamping plates on the opposite side of the grater.

Whitewashed ceiling

There are two ways to repair a whitewashed ceiling: by removing the old coating or redecorating with the application of a new layer over the whitewash. If the ceiling has not been repaired for a long time and the coating has turned yellow over time, becoming saturated kitchen fat and soot, it is better to remove it.

A cracked ceiling is not only unsightly appearance, but also the chance that over time, the whitewash will fall off

The ceiling should be whitened with the same material that was used in the previous coating.

There are several ways to apply whitewash: using a brush, roller, or spray nozzle, each of them has its own characteristics:

• The brush could be used before the invention of the roller - a labor-intensive, ineffective method with low quality coverage (it leaves stripes and bristles on the surface).
• Using a roller is suitable for most homeowners and provides average quality when applied correctly.
• Sprayer - professional application method coloring materials. Gives best quality, but painting the ceiling requires professional skills. Also, the method has significant drawbacks - during operation it forms a large number of suspended dust, which leads to increased consumption of materials, contamination of all surfaces, requiring the use of protective equipment.

Chalk coating

Do-it-yourself kitchen renovations involving removal of the old ceiling covering are easier to carry out by first soaking the whitewash with water using a roller and then removing it with a steel spatula. The remaining small layers of chalk are washed off with a sponge. After drying, the ceiling is smoothed with sandpaper to level the surface, after which it is ready for whitewashing.

A ceiling cleared of chalk is not primed; if there are areas left on it that need to be leveled with putty, they must be cleared of chalk as much as possible to concrete base and prime, otherwise the putty will not stick.

It is quite easy to distinguish chalk from lime: when you run your hand across the ceiling, it will not get dirty if you use lime; if you use a chalk coating, its traces will remain on your hand.

To prepare a whitewash solution for painting 10 sq.m. 3 kg. chalk is diluted with water depending on the application method in a certain ratio (usually 2 liters of water per 1 kg of chalk), add 30 - 100 ml. PVA glue, 50 g. laundry soap, 10 - 20 g blue.

Before use, the chalk solution must be filtered through nylon, otherwise large solid particles contained in the chalk powder will remain on the ceiling.

Lime coating

Rarely used in kitchens, mainly used in bathrooms.

When removing the old layer, you must use a metal spatula, first tapping the area to be removed with a hammer. The use of water in the case of a lime coating is ineffective; it dissolves poorly, crumples and smears over the surface.

Lime is quite difficult to clean

After leveling and cleaning the lime ceiling (it is not primed with lime), you can begin painting it with a roller or spray.

Lime whitewash solution per 10 sq. m. prepared by dissolving in 4 liters. water 2 kg. lime with the addition of 100 g of salt and 45 g of blue.

Painted ceiling repair

Do-it-yourself kitchen ceiling repair will in most cases require repainting, even if the surface is painted with the same paint. This is due to the operating conditions of ceilings in kitchen areas, under which their surface quickly loses its original snow-white appearance.

In case of peeling paint, severe deep-penetrating contamination or mechanical damage to the ceiling, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the problem areas from old paint or putty, prime them, and then level them with new putty.

When sanding with sandpaper, you can level not only the putty, but also remove old paint in problem areas ceiling.

Modern materials are used to paint kitchen ceilings: water-based, acrylic, latex paints that are not washed off with water.

When conducting painting works There is no point in using a spray bottle with your own hands: this will lead to a large consumption of paint without obtaining High Quality, if the worker is not a specialist.

The roller will not only save paint, but will also distribute it evenly across the ceiling

It is easier to use a roller with a synthetic attachment - a fur coat; for ease of work, it can be attached to a telescopic extension (fishing rod), which allows you to paint walls and ceilings from the floor. One more important element is to use a special tray into which paint is poured. When working, the roller is lowered into the paint and rolled over the flat surface of the tray, which helps to distribute the paint evenly over the coat.

Before the main painting, the corners of the room must be painted with a brush or small roller.

The surface is painted in at least two layers: the first is applied perpendicular to the lighting, the second after the paint has dried along the direction of the light.

Kitchen ceilings are usually painted matte paints- this does not require a high quality prepared surface and makes minor irregularities invisible.

Repair of wallpaper or polystyrene foam tiles

If the wallpaper is damaged or polystyrene foam boards as a result of flooding, negative impact polluted air in the kitchen or their spontaneous peeling off, you can try to re-glue the loose sheets, having first cleaned and primed the desired area of ​​the floor panel.

In most cases, wallpaper or tiles lose their appearance during use and must be replaced.

An excellent way out of this situation is to paint the wallpaper. You can paint any type of wallpaper (even paper, if you don’t wet its surface too much); water-based, acrylic, and latex paints are suitable. The method is also convenient because after some time the wallpaper can be repainted, thereby obtaining a durable budget ceiling.

Repair of plasterboard ceilings

If the plasterboard coating is damaged, small areas can be puttied and cleaned with sandpaper; if there is severe flooding, the sheets will have to be replaced and all joints and their surfaces must be puttied. After preparatory work The entire ceiling will have to be repainted.

Ceiling made of PVC panels and slatted

After installation, the PVC ceiling will not need repairs, unless you damage it yourself

It is difficult to imagine a situation in which a slatted ceiling with a 50-year service life will need repair, unless after a fire. PVC panels are more susceptible to influence external environment, may change color and become deformed over time. The main repair of slatted and plastic ceilings consists of replacing panels, and in a plastic ceiling you will have to change all of them.

Repair of suspended ceilings

In case of flooding or minor damage to the stretch ceiling fabric, you can use some options for its repair:

• Using a special patch that is glued to inside ceiling and seals the hole, preventing its further spread. You can make cosmetic repairs by installing an additional lamp, an exhaust grille, or gluing an applique in place of the damage.
• If the hole is located at a distance of no more than 10 - 15 cm from the wall, the ceiling can be tightened by heating it with a hairdryer.
• If flooding occurs cold water, then it is enough to drain it through the holes in the lamps or simply dry the ceiling by dismantling the lamps and ensuring ventilation of its inner surface.

When starting renovations, many people ask themselves: which ceiling is best for the kitchen? In the interior of any room, everything should be in harmony - ceiling, floor, walls. This problem does not arise by chance, because the kitchen is a room in which there is high humidity, soot, drops of water and grease often form. To avoid such problems, you need to take time, choose high-quality material that is resistant to moisture, temperature changes and is easy to clean.

Material selection

Modern building materials suitable for finishing the ceiling in the kitchen are available in a wide range: panel, tension, and slatted structures. You can paint the ceiling or cover it with wallpaper.

The classic option is a perfectly plastered ceiling and subsequently painted. What are its advantages? The result is a smooth and white surface, refreshing the room and always practical, regardless of taste and preference. Plaster is an environmentally friendly material. White color visually expands the space, which is beneficial for a small room.

The disadvantages of plastering include the laboriousness of the process. To make a flat and smooth surface, you need to resort to careful leveling and cleaning of the ceiling, which takes quite a lot of time.

Other options

To complete the difficult task of choosing a material, you need options that will not negatively affect the functionality and aesthetics of the room. Some of them:

• suspended plasterboard ceiling;
• plastic panels;
• suspended ceiling;
• painted surface;
• wallpapering.

When choosing one of the options, you need to consider the positive and negative characteristics. Do not forget about the features of the room itself.

Plasterboard ceiling

There are various ideas for using this surface. Drywall is a material that allows you to effectively hide all unevenness, as well as hide utility lines under it. Many designers like such ideas, there are solutions great amount. Between the ceiling and the sheets of drywall, place original built-in lamps that visually increase the verticality of the wall, decorating the room.

There are many hanging options, multi-level structures. But, when choosing this material, you should pay attention to its properties. Moisture resistant material is required. It washes better and does not change color when wet. A solution consisting of several levels, suitable for rooms with high ceilings.

Plastic panels

If you need to decide which one is better to make a ceiling in the kitchen with poor ventilation, That better option can not found. The material does not require much time for care and tolerates well wet cleaning. Installation of PVC panels is not difficult even for a beginner. If the question for beginning craftsmen is deciding what material to use in the kitchen, plastic panels are an excellent option.

A common material is produced in different colors. The room can be arranged in any style. It is possible to make a structure of several levels, if the height of the room allows. For one tier, a gap of 7-10 centimeters will be enough.

If you decide to finish the shelf surface PVC panels, then you need to know that it is better to purchase material that is resistant to elevated temperatures. Raw materials must be accompanied by the necessary documents that confirm that heating is provided and no toxic gases are emitted.

Ceiling to be painted

For the ceiling, it is better to purchase detergent-type paint. Algorithm for preparing for staining:

• leveling the surface, cleaning from defects;

• all irregularities and cracks must be eliminated using putty;

• Sand the treated surface with fine-grained sandpaper;

• apply several layers of primer with a paint roller;

• paint the ceiling with purchased paint.

So that the appearance in the kitchen is not spoiled by protruding yellow spots, before painting they should be treated with matte alkyd paint.

Ceiling tiles

What material is easiest to install? Ceiling tiles. Laying polystyrene foam tiles does not require special tool, great skills. To finish the ceiling, you need to have:

• set of tiles;
• measuring tape;
• sharp stationery knife;
• special glue.

Under the tiles you can perfectly hide minor defects, but if the base has large differences, you should plaster it. It is better if the surface of the tile is laminated. In case of severe contamination, individual fragments can be replaced if it is not possible to wash or paint. This material is flammable and absorbs moisture. It is better to use it in small kitchens, which are equipped with a good exhaust system.

When using this material, incandescent lamps should be placed at a distance of about 20 centimeters from the base.

Wallpapering

This method of finishing the ceiling has certain advantages over others:

• inexpensive material;

• if there are minor cracks on the surface, then they are invisible under the wallpaper;

• moisture-resistant material is easy to wet clean;

• special wallpaper can withstand up to 10 paintings, which makes it possible to embody various design ideas;

• color, texture, pattern - all this has a huge range;

• the work is done quickly.

It’s not difficult to make a room cozy with wallpaper, and a pre-designed ceiling design in the kitchen will help bring your ideas to life.

Important! When buying glue, you need to pay attention to the type of wallpaper and choose the most suitable one. This will have a positive effect on the quality of the gluing.

Stretch ceiling

This type of finishing is very popular. When assessing which ceilings are best used for the kitchen, many choose this option. This design tends to solve several problems at once:

• perfectly masks unevenness and surface defects;
• there is no need to prepare the base for installation ideally;
• various communications will be hidden behind the film;
• the material does not require maintenance;
• moisture resistance;
• long service life;
• presentable appearance;
• the ability to implement a variety of design ideas;
• the material can withstand large amounts of water.

There are several options for installing a stretch ceiling. One does not require special equipment and can be done independently.

How to choose a ceiling for the kitchen? (2 videos)

Options for decorating the ceiling in the kitchen (40 photos)

The ceiling in the kitchen is of decisive importance for the presentability of this multifunctional room. Today there are a lot building materials, with which you can qualitatively and beautifully decorate the kitchen ceiling. A huge variety of colors and textures of modern cladding makes it possible to create the desired ceiling in the kitchen that will match any interior.

But it should be borne in mind that all surfaces of this room are subject to extreme loads. When deciding which ceiling is best for the kitchen, it is necessary to evaluate the proposed finishing material according to several criteria.

The main purpose of the kitchen is cooking. This process is associated with the release of a significant amount of heat, oil and fat vapors. When washing dishes and walls, the kitchen ceiling is exposed to water and detergents. Romantic dinners by candlelight are fraught with the formation of soot, which can completely cover the ceiling in a small kitchen. Ventilation of the room is associated with low temperatures and the possibility of condensation appearing and freezing.

Therefore, when deciding which kitchen ceilings will best withstand such operating conditions, you need to choose a material with the following qualities:

• waterproof;
• durable surface that can withstand repeated cleaning;
• resistance of the pattern to detergents;
• environmental cleanliness and safety;
• presentable appearance;
• long service life.

An example of high-quality lighting for a work area

When choosing finishes for the kitchen, you should not focus on the most budget options. Repair is quite a troublesome task, but when deciding which ceiling is best for the kitchen, you need to stick to proven and reliable cladding methods.

You can save on repairs if you do it yourself. Most finishing methods do not require the worker to have professional skills or purchase complex, expensive equipment. Before you make a kitchen ceiling with your own hands, you should familiarize yourself with the types of building materials that can be used for this purpose. Right choice and the efforts made will allow you to create a kitchen ceiling that will delight the owners for years.

Let's consider what, what and how best to make the ceiling in the kitchen on your own.

Video instructions for choosing a finish

Painting the ceiling slab

If you are looking for the simplest, fastest and cheapest way to install a ceiling slab, then you should choose the option with putty and painting. But this type of repair requires great skill from the plasterer. The surface must be perfectly leveled, since even the slightest flaw will immediately be evident.

For work you will need the following tools and materials:

• wide and narrow steel spatula;
• paint brush and roller;
• abrasive mesh;
• liquid primer;
• starting and finishing putty;
• sandpaper of various grain sizes;
• water-based paint.

Installation of beacons Puttying (leveling) the flow Final level check

In order to be able to easily reach the ceiling with the tool, you will need a high stepladder or other stable base. The plasterer making a ceiling of this type must protect the respiratory system and eyes from dust, which will be released in abundance during work. Therefore, you should purchase safety glasses and a respirator.

The ceiling in a small kitchen is finished in a certain sequence:

1. All lighting fixtures are removed from the base plate. All unstable fragments of the old coating are removed. The stove is cleaned of oil deposits and other contaminants;
2. Large cracks and holes are sealed. The slab is treated with a liquid primer;
3. the solution is mixed starting putty. It must be applied quickly even to a small ceiling area, since this type of putty hardens very quickly;
4. hardened plaster is treated with a primer;
5. a layer of finishing plaster is applied. After hardening, its surface is leveled with abrasive materials, cleaned of dust and coated with a primer.

Sequence of applying paint layers

The final stage of repair is painting the leveled surface. If you are finishing a kitchen with high ceilings, then it is advisable to use paint in beige tones, on which dust and oil deposits are almost invisible.

Painted ceiling tile options

Video instructions for painting surfaces

Suspended plasterboard ceilings

Drywall is lightweight and inexpensive sheet material, which has a lot of advantages.

These include:

1. the ability to disguise serious defects in the floor slab without major repairs;
2. the presence of space between the load-bearing slab and hanging sheets, which can be used for placement, communications, insulation and built-in lighting fixtures;
3. a variety of volumetric structures in several levels created from gypsum plasterboard;
4. a perfectly flat surface obtained after completion of work.

The best kitchen ceiling that can be created from plasterboard is a multi-level structure with curved projections, equipped with a hidden pendant, built-in and external lights. However, only a kitchen with high ceilings will look good with such a design. If the height of the walls is less than 250 cm, then it is better to limit yourself to a single-level surface. Using your imagination, you can create your own unique project, turning it into reality with your own hands.

To do good ceiling from the gypsum board you will need the following:

• perforator;
• roulette;
• building level;
• screwdriver;
• metal scissors;
• steel spatulas;
• ceiling plasterboard;
• steel profile;
• plaster;
• liquid primer;
• abrasive mesh;
• finishing.

The work is carried out in the following sequence:

• Markings are applied to the walls and ceiling. The holes for the frame are drilled;
• consolidation is being carried out vertical hangers and supporting profile. For this, self-tapping screws or dowel nails are used;

Marking the surface for the frame

• The frame is assembled from the ceiling and arched profile. Longitudinal and transverse parts are connected using special hardware;

Creating a wireframe

1. the frame is covered with plasterboard. Self-tapping screws are screwed in at intervals of 15 cm and recessed into the sheet by 1 mm;
2. holes from screws and joints between slabs are sealed. After this, the surface is plastered, sanded and treated with a primer.

Don't forget to put insulation if necessary All wiring must be done in advance GCR can also be attached in parts

If the kitchen abuts the ceiling with a small gap, then a gypsum plasterboard structure can effectively hide it, creating the illusion of a monolithic structure of furniture and suspended structures.

Video instructions for installing gypsum boards

Wallpapering the ceiling

Today you can buy wallpaper that is resistant to the most extreme external factors. But it should be taken into account that they front part has a three-dimensional structure. This provokes the accumulation of fat deposits on the wallpaper, which are extremely difficult to get rid of.

To cover a load-bearing slab with wallpaper, you need the following equipment:

• chop cord;
• roulette;
• scissors;
• stationery knife;
• paint brush and roller;
• pencil;
• wallpaper glue;
• spatula for removing glue;
• electric drill with mixer;
• rags.

When considering the best way to cover a ceiling slab, you should opt for non-woven wallpaper. This practical material, resistant to moisture and chemicals.

Ceiling after wallpapering

The sequence of gluing wallpaper on the supporting slab is as follows:

1. the main ceiling is leveled with putty and treated with liquid primer;
2. plastic or plastic is glued to the ceiling foam baseboard, it is stained;
3. blanks are cut the right size. Their length is calculated so that after gluing there is no gap left on the bearing surface;
4. a line is drawn along which the first strip will be glued. The carrier plate is lubricated with glue;
5. The cut strips of wallpaper are glued. Excess glue is removed with a spatula and rags. The joints are carefully aligned.

Way self-gluing wallpaper

Method of wallpapering with a partner

Pasting should be done with doors and windows closed. Ventilation can be carried out one day after completion of work.

To create a beautiful and original ceiling, you can make a surface from liquid wallpaper. This is one of the types decorative plaster, which is applied to the base with a spatula.

Liquid wallpaper looks very impressive and unusual, but the bill for the purchased finishing material can be very impressive.

Video instructions for wallpapering

Suspended ceiling "Armstrong"

Despite the fact that tiled hanging systems are accessories for offices and service premises, they can also be successfully used for arranging a kitchen. This is due to the fact that in addition to practicality, modern ceilings"Armstrong" have high aesthetic properties. Made from glossy or mirror cassettes and a chrome profile, the ceiling looks extremely beautiful and elegant.

In addition, communications, lamps, insulation and ventilation can be installed above the slabs. Maintenance of tiled structures is very easy. You need to reach to the ceiling and remove the cassettes from the grille. After that you can clean them all available means and methods, including completely immersing in various containers with a cleaning solution.

Types of Armstrong panels

The tiled hanging system has the following advantages:

• ease of installation with your own hands;
• masking defects in the floor slab;
• Creation extra space for installation of communications, air ducts, insulation and lighting fixtures;
• a wide selection of cassettes of various colors and textures;
• the ability to quickly and freely access equipment located above the stoves;
• affordable price.

When deciding how to make a ceiling in the kitchen, you can stop at glass inserts. Transparent matte cassettes or plates with drawings are used various topics. The color of the Armstrong tile ceiling can be changed at any time to match the updated interior of the room.

To build this system, you will need the following devices and materials:

• perforator;
• roulette;
• oil level;
• screwdriver;
• hacksaw for metal;
• modular lamps.

The ceiling can be made from slabs measuring 60x60 cm or 60x120 cm. Modular lamps are adapted in size to the frame lattice and have a size of 59.5x59.5 cm. They are equipped with fluorescent and LED lamps.

The arrangement of the tiled ceiling is carried out in the following order:

• Markings are applied to the walls and ceiling. A corner profile is screwed to the walls. Vertical adjustable hangers are fixed to the floor slab;
• Communications, air ducts and hidden lighting fixtures are fixed on the supporting plate.

Armstrong structural elements

• The frame is being assembled. First, longitudinal profiles with a cross-section in the form of an inverted “T” are installed, aligned and secured. After this, the crossbars are installed.

Frame assembly

• slabs are laid on the frame. Modular lamps and ventilation grilles are connected and secured to the frame. Sensors and CCTV cameras are installed in office premises.

Installation of slabs and lighting

The kitchen is the room where you not only cook, but also spend most of your time chatting with family and friends over a cup of tea. This is why it is so important to create not only comfortable interior for preparing and eating food, but also comfortable from the point of view of being there. In addition, do not forget that this room still has an aggressive environment, which consists of various types of fumes, and as a result - increased humidity in the room. And for choice finishing materials, especially those used on the ceiling, appropriate requirements must be put forward.

Material requirements

There are a great variety of materials for finishing the ceiling. But not all of them are suitable for use in the kitchen. High humidity high temperatures, soot in the kitchen with gas stove- all this negatively affects the ceiling coverings, as a result the entire appearance of the kitchen deteriorates. To prevent this from happening, when choosing, you need to consider the following:

• We choose waterproof materials for the kitchen ceiling, with the ability to wash them, since according to the laws of physics with flows warm air from the stove, all contaminants immediately rise to the ceiling;
• Due to the fact that they will have to be washed frequently, it is better to choose moisture-resistant and wear-resistant materials;
• As in any other room, the ceiling in the kitchen should hide all irregularities, if any;
• The ceiling should look aesthetically pleasing, fitting into the overall style of the kitchen.

Find ceiling covering, which will meet all the requirements is difficult, but still you need to get at least somehow closer to the ideal.

Types of finishing

In Soviet times, in the Khrushchev era, the most popular ceiling decoration in the kitchen was painting it with enamel. It emphasized all the irregularities ceilings, thereby giving a terrible look to the entire kitchen as a whole. Then the ceilings began to be leveled, the enamel was replaced water-based paint in different color solutions, and the look of the kitchen has changed for the better.

But time passes, fashion changes, new technologies are introduced, and in modern reality such coating fades into the background, making it possible to more modern materials With the best parameters be used in the interior of the kitchen.

What kind of coating should be in your kitchen will be determined not only by the interior, but also by your wallet, because the budget for using this or that material for finishing the kitchen differs significantly.

Whitewashing or painting

Whitewashing ceiling tiles, whether in the kitchen or in any other room, has long been no longer relevant. New, more technologically advanced materials replaced lime and chalk. This is due to the fact that, firstly, the whitewash did not tolerate the aggressive environment of the kitchen; secondly, it could not be washed, and the yellowed coating had to be whitewashed; thirdly, the whitewash quickly began to crack and crumble. But using whitewash also had its advantages. It hid the unevenness of the ceiling well, it was easy to do the work yourself, a budget option.

Whitewashing was replaced by painting with water-based paint. This made the ceiling coating more resistant to moisture and temperature changes. It became possible to wash it. At the same time, paint ceiling tiles, no more difficult than whitewashing. But the disadvantages also remain. The paint coating also begins to crack after a short time. Over time, the white color is lost. If there is high humidity or if there is flooding, the paint will peel off the ceiling. It will not be possible to partially repair such a ceiling. If cracking or peeling occurs, you will have to repaint it completely.

Wallpaper

The ceiling in the kitchen can also be covered with wallpaper. But this is a short-lived coating, even if washable ones are used.

The disadvantages of wallpapering a kitchen ceiling are as follows:

• due to increased humidity at the joints, the wallpaper may deform and creep;
• a very labor-intensive process - wallpapering the ceiling;
• if your neighbors flood you, you will have to completely change the ceiling covering.

The advantages are that:

• it is possible to wash them if they have the appropriate texture;
• quite a budget option;
• no surface leveling required;
• You can do the finishing yourself.

If you still decide to wallpaper the ceiling in the kitchen, it is better to choose vinyl. Such wallpaper will perfectly hide all the unevenness, and can be easily washed with soapy water.

Nowadays finishing of the kitchen ceiling is gaining popularity. liquid wallpaper. They are more durable than regular ones and can be repaired if necessary.

A large selection of shades will help you choose this type wallpaper to suit any interior, and plaque and yellowing will be almost invisible.

Ceiling tiles

Very popular as a budget option. She doesn't demand preliminary preparation, the tiles are simply glued to the ceiling. This is a durable coating, and if you choose beige-colored tiles, the yellow coating will not be visible on them.

Drywall

A suspended ceiling made of moisture-resistant plasterboard will look great. It will help not only level the ceiling, but also delimit the space between the kitchen area and the dining room. With the help of such a ceiling you can implement almost any design project, play with lighting and decor.

Advantages:

• this coating is durable;
• under it you can hide not only irregularities, but also utility lines;
• finishing can be done different materials depending on the intended interior design.

The disadvantages include the fact that when installing this ceiling, the height of the kitchen decreases by an average of 10-20 cm. Also, the finishing coating will need to be updated periodically. In addition, constant humidity can cause cracks to form at the joints of drywall sheets. To avoid this, you need to use a CD moving ceiling system, but this is not cheap. And if there is flooding, even moisture-resistant drywall will deteriorate, and the entire ceiling will have to be completely redone.

Order suspended ceiling should only be done by specialists, since its installation requires certain calculations. If done incorrectly, the entire drywall structure may collapse.

Plastic

Ceilings made of plastic panels are very popular due to their practicality and durability. He is not afraid even of flooding. If one of the panels becomes unusable, it is easy to replace. Plastic panels do not require additional finishing. To complete the finishing, you will need guides, the panels themselves and a sealant that will be used to seal the joints. This is a relatively inexpensive material for finishing a kitchen ceiling.

But not everything is so rosy in the use of plastic panels. Cheap models may highlight harmful substances, especially with low heat. Moreover, under the influence sun rays PVC materials tend to turn yellow. The surface of the panels must be washed frequently, since if the grease dries, it will be difficult to wash it off, especially since abrasive substances can scratch the surface.

Rack and pinion systems

The use of slats is another option for finishing the ceiling in the kitchen. Depending on the chosen design, you can use this material in white, beige or metallic colors. The slatted ceiling can be plastic or aluminum, and the latter option is preferable for the kitchen, but it is also more expensive.

Usually used in the kitchen this system arrangement with closed seams. This is due to the fact that fat and fumes will accumulate in open seams, and washing them out is very problematic.

You can assemble this type of ceiling yourself. It is made in the form of a designer.

Stretch ceiling

Stretch ceilings are gaining more and more popularity every day, including in the kitchen. But installation of this structure can only be carried out by a specialist using certain equipment.

As a result of installing a stretch ceiling, we obtain a coating that meets the following requirements:

• Durability. This ceiling covering will last for many years;
• Moisture resistant. He is not afraid of fumes in the kitchen;
• A perfectly flat surface, it will hide all ceiling defects;
• It is possible to combine with other types of finishes. Attractive from a design point of view;
• It can easily withstand even major flooding. To fix it, you just need to call a technician to drain the water from the ceiling.

But there are also disadvantages here:

• High price;
• Call a specialist for installation;
• Reduces the height of the room.

When installing suspended ceilings, you should contact only well-known specialists who have positive experience in performing this type of work, since the installation is carried out using gas cylinders and there are frequent cases of explosions.

If you decide to install suspended ceilings in your kitchen, you will be offered many options in different colors and textures.

But the main question is which surface to choose for the kitchen, glossy or matte.

Glossy ceiling kitchen space is now at the height of fashion. It can act as the main accent in the interior, but fit it into all options design solutions Not sure it's going to happen.

Features of choice

You should choose a ceiling for your kitchen after carefully weighing all the pros and cons. According to reviews, the majority vote for the use tension covering. This is due to the fact that, unlike the others, it is much more practical, it can be chosen to suit any kitchen. But you can use other options. It just depends on your personal preference.