The use of wood as a building material is gaining increasing popularity. A modern wooden house is not just a structure made of logs and boards. First of all, this is a style that includes both the appearance of the house and the design of the premises inside.
Wooden walls look good and retain heat well. Ceilings in a wooden house are no less important; they must correspond to the overall style, have a decent appearance and at the same time be no less warm than the walls.
Ceiling in a wooden house Source stacker46.ru
Requirements for materials for finishing ceilings in a wooden house
The ceilings of a wooden house have their own design features and are lightweight structures made of beams and flooring assembled from boards. The space between the beams is usually filled with thermal insulation material.
The ceiling finish should be light, retain heat and provide sound insulation.
Basic requirements for materials for finishing ceilings in a wooden house:
- Safety. It is necessary that the materials for finishing the ceilings are strong and reliable, and also meet fire safety requirements and do not emit harmful substances both in normal and heated states.
- Durability. The longer the finishing material for the ceiling lasts without the need for repairs, the better.
- Appearance. It is necessary that the materials for finishing the ceiling are in harmony with the walls, creating a unified design and making the rooms cozy and attractive.
Ceiling in the living room of a wooden house, trimmed with wood Source sharanavti.ru
Preference should be given to natural materials that can ensure sufficient air circulation inside the ceiling structure. In addition, the combination of finishing material with the general style of the premises is important.
Plywood
Plywood is a sheet material that provides a significant advantage over linear lengths - boards or lining. Sheathing with plywood allows you to get rid of the lined relief and joints, making the ceiling even. It is still not possible to do without joints at all, since sheets are usually no larger than 2500 x 1250 mm. However, the number of joints per room is already measured in units, and not in tens and hundreds.
High-quality plywood has a smooth surface with a woody structure, which in itself serves as a good decor. In addition to ordinary plywood, you can use laminated sheets coated with a decorative layer. In this case, the ceiling lining does not require any processing, not even sanding and varnishing.
Low-grade plywood, which has many knots and other defects, can also be used, but in this case you need to take care of the decor. You can, for example, cover plywood sheathing with wallpaper.
Preparing the ceiling structure for finishing
Preparatory work includes antiseptic treatment of ceiling structural elements. In rooms with high humidity (bathroom, kitchen, bathhouse), it is necessary to additionally treat the surfaces with special moisture-protective agents.
Don't forget about fire resistance. To do this, the wood is impregnated with special compounds that prevent combustion. The finishing material made of wood must be subjected to the same treatment. This will significantly increase the service life and prevent possible deformation of the finishing elements.
Ceiling insulation in a wooden house Source hochunashe.ru
Before sheathing the ceiling, it needs to be insulated. Any thermal insulation materials are suitable for this. Insulation can be done from the inside by hiding the insulation under the sheathing or on the side of the attic.
The preparation also includes the installation of electrical wiring and other utilities, if they are not carried out during the construction of the house.
Materials and their features
When choosing what to cover the ceiling in a wooden house, you need to take into account not only the quality and cost of the materials, but also the general style of decoration of the premises. Sometimes ceilings in wooden houses are not finished with anything on the inside; they are left as is and insulated only from the attic side. Exposed beams on the ceiling will help create a unique country house style, for example, one of the country styles.
Exposed beams on the ceiling in a wooden house Source salemlitfest.com
If the thickness of the timber or logs used to build the house allows you to do without internal insulation and finishing, the wooden ceiling will fit perfectly with the walls. In addition, wood has unique properties: it absorbs excess moisture from the air and releases it if the air becomes too dry. In addition, wood retains heat well and is a good noise insulator.
The most popular material for finishing ceilings is wood. For additional wood ceiling cladding, you can use the following materials:
- plywood;
- lining;
- veneer panels;
- array.
If the house is insulated from the inside and the walls are hidden under finishing that will not combine with wood, you can use plastic, plasterboard for cladding the ceiling, or install suspended ceilings.
The ceiling in a wooden house fits perfectly into the overall interior Source sporg.ru
Plywood
The most economical and simple option for finishing the ceiling is plywood. Typically, multi-layer plywood made from high-quality veneer is used. The large dimensions and light weight of the plywood board allow for easy and quick installation.
Plywood sheets Source remontik.org
Lining
A lightweight and environmentally friendly material for finishing the ceiling in a wooden house is lining. Pairs perfectly with the wooden walls of the house. To save money, you can choose an inexpensive type of wood. The lining is easy to install thanks to the longitudinal tongue and groove at the ends.
The lining is divided into several classes:
- Extra class - lining of the highest quality without knots or irregularities. Expensive wood is used for manufacturing;
- Class A and B - slats and panels with minor defects that do not affect strength;
- Class C is a budget option. The panels are made from inexpensive types of wood and may have unevenness and a large number of knots.
Pine paneling Source festima.ru
Veneered panels
Essentially, veneer panels are the same lining, but with some differences. They are produced using the same technology, but a thin veneer of expensive wood is glued to a panel made of inexpensive wood, but not to the lining. The result is an imitation of a ceiling made of expensive wood. In addition, veneer panels may differ in size from lining.
Ceiling finished with veneer panels Source pinterest.ru
Array
Solid wood is made only from expensive types of wood; it is highly durable and can last for several decades. The ceiling made of “thoroughbred” solid wood looks very solid, but its price is quite significant.
Ceiling decorated with solid oak Source emupauto.ru
Plastic panels
Plastic panels are an inexpensive and practical option for finishing the ceilings of a country house, allowing you to save on material. Plastic panels are easy and quick to install, do not require additional finishing materials, and if damaged they are easy to replace.
Ceiling covered with plastic panels Source sbagry.com
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in designing country houses.
Drywall
The most common finishing material not only for ceilings, but also for walls is plasterboard. With its help you can easily implement any design projects. Drywall has sufficient breathability, providing an optimal level of humidity. The only drawback is the need for additional finishing.
To install plasterboard on the ceiling, a frame is required. The sheets are attached to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. The frame can be wooden or metal, assembled from a special profile.
The ceiling can be made multi-level, with built-in lighting. Drywall soaked in water can be easily shaped into almost any shape. This property is ideal for creating unusual designs.
Two-level plasterboard ceiling with lighting Source radiomoon.ru
Stretch ceiling
The material for suspended ceilings is PVC film or seamless polyester fabric. The main advantage is that the stretched fabric retains its shape as the new home shrinks. Disadvantage: impossibility of repair. In case of damage, the structure has to be completely changed.
Stretch ceiling with a pattern in a wooden house Source gp-pro.ru
Laminate
Laminate can be used as a ceiling covering. This material has good thermal insulation properties, is durable and does not require special care.
The only condition for installation: the ceiling surface must be perfectly flat.
How to achieve beam contrast in the interior
Many people prefer a home design that uses extraordinary decorative details, like a ceiling beam. There are also opponents who want to hide it, hide it, who decide how and in what way to decorate the beam so that it fits organically into the interior.
The most affordable and easiest way is to create lighting on the beam: install soffit lamps or make a hanging chandelier. This will give the design extravagance. If you decide to hide the beam so as not to disturb the formed design, you can decorate it with painting or sculpting, depending on the style concept of the room. This will have practical and aesthetic value, emphasize the originality of the interior, make it colorful and original.
The photo of a ceiling with beams contains design ideas that reflect the provincial style, where the beam is used mainly in the kitchen, organically fitting it into the atmosphere of the work environment. An extraordinary option is to include a beam in the formation of the kitchen interior.
Features of installation of slatted wooden ceilings
Installation of a slatted ceiling involves fastening the sheathing elements to a sheathing assembled from timber. The suspended frame is attached to the supporting structure of the ceiling. Slats and panels can be attached to the frame without gaps, joining with grooves (closed type) or at a distance, forming a small gap (open type). It is also possible to install decorative inserts in the gaps between the slats.
Slatted ceiling Source dvernaya.net
Video description
For more information on how to decorate the ceiling in a wooden house with clapboard, watch the video:
Further along the bottom of the guide beam from wall to wall, a nylon thread or fishing line is pulled as a “beacon”. This is necessary for alignment in the plane of the supporting structure. The supporting beams are attached at an equal distance, guided by a stretched fishing line.
Fastening the lining to the frame Source emupauto.ru
All that remains is to fasten the lining panels to the frame: the first strip and all subsequent ones are attached to the sheathing at the points of contact with nails or small screws. To tightly join the panels together, you can use a rubber hammer.
It is impossible to sheathe the ceiling close to the walls and load-bearing elements. There should be a small gap in case the wood expands as humidity increases. The gaps can be covered with decorative plinth.
Slatted ceiling made of lining Source kakpotolok.ru
Inexpensive options for finishing the ceiling in a wooden house
When choosing what to decorate the ceiling in a private home, you need to focus not only on the appearance and other qualities of the material, but also on the price category.
If you need to save a little, then an alternative to expensive finishing materials can be their imitation. For example, a ceiling made of plastic panels can be of any color and texture. Wood-like plastic looks good in combination with natural wood on the walls.
Wood-look plastic panels Source alterwood.com.ua
White seamless panels can compete with expensive stretch ceilings.
White plastic panels Source russian.everychina.com
MDF panels laminated to match the texture of wood are also suitable for wooden walls. It is easy to pass off pine wood lining as a valuable type of wood by impregnating it with stain and opening it with varnish. The same can be done with plywood.
Veneered panels
A material very similar to lining. The difference concerns the use of inexpensive wood for the manufacture of panels, which is covered with a thin veneer of expensive species on top. This allows you to imitate the luxury finish of a wooden ceiling in a private house. The dimensions of veneered panels differ from the lining.
Designer ceiling decorations
The ceiling can be the most unusual part of the interior. The use of various combinations of materials and elements can create a certain mood and style direction.
Exposed beams on the attic ceiling in a wooden house Source gefestalarm.ru
Decorative panels
Wood panels, made to order for a specific room, are the most expensive type of covering. Solids of valuable wood are often used, and wood carvings are used as decoration.
Decorative wood panels on the ceiling Source cgarchitect.com
Raised timber and beams
You can profitably use elements of the ceiling structure to decorate it. The simplest but most effective way to decorate a wooden ceiling is with dark tanks against the background of a light ceiling canvas. This design visually increases the space. If the beams are hidden under the sheathing, you can attach a false beam.
Dark beams against a background of light wood paneling Source no.dikidaycare.com
Alfrey finish
Alfreina is the name given to artistic decoration. This work is carried out using various methods: rolling a pattern with a roller or printing through a stencil, pulling out panels, trimming the painted surface.
This type of finishing is rarely used; it goes well with classic antique styles, but does not always fit into modern design.
Alfrey ceiling finishing in a wooden house Source www.baskey.ru
Edged board
The simplest and most time-consuming option when preparing. You can take the simplest, so-called “fence” board. Usually it is 3 meters long and 0.03 by 0.1 meters in size, that is, slightly thicker than an inch board.
What preparation will be required for such a board when using it on the ceiling?
- You will need to select quarters on each side. And from the ends too, if you splice it. Or you will have to cover the joints at the ends with decorative overlays (flashing).
- It will be necessary to plane the front part of the board and the lower parts of the quarters.
- It will be necessary to edge (make an edge, chamfer) on the front of the board on each side. The decorative effect of your ceiling depends on the size of the chamfer.
- After preparation, you can make the lathing and attach the board to the ceiling.
In terms of budget, this turns out to be a completely acceptable option, since the fence board is sold in packages of 1.5 cubic meters and the entire package costs 3,000 rubles. That is, a cube of such a board will cost you only 2,000 rubles.
Finishing the ceiling in a wooden house: several examples in the photo
Solid ceiling Source yenni.biz
Slatted ceiling in a wooden house Source projecty-domov.ru
Original slatted ceiling design Source houzz.es
Decorating the ceiling with varnished beams Source nauterre.com
Wooden ceiling in country style Source ceemat.ru
