Perhaps the most common work on processing the ceiling surface is covering the ceiling with clapboard. Experts most often use traditional materials: solid wood, MDF, plastic panels.
The result of proper installation is the same, regardless of the type of raw material - the ceiling should be a flat surface of a characteristic appearance.
Advantages of wooden ceilings over other types
Wooden ceilings are installed in cottages, country houses and country houses, less often in city apartments.
The most valuable property of wood is that almost anything can be made from it. And decorative upholstery or decorative elements can be simply done beautifully. Wooden ceiling
Let's start with the fact that wooden ceilings have a number of advantages over other types of ceilings.
- Wooden ceilings retain their appearance for many years, and sometimes decades. Ancient palaces and castles have painted wooden ceilings that have retained their beauty for centuries.
- Wooden ceilings are durable and go well not only with wooden walls, but also with walls made of natural stone and plasterboard.
- Ceilings can be painted, varnished, decorated and decorated.
Very elegant wooden ceiling with modern design
- The headliner is easy to maintain and clean.
- Painted ceilings are easy to clean with regular cleaning products, while glossy ceilings can be easily vacuumed to remove accumulated dust. Some types of wooden ceilings do not require maintenance.
- The cost of a wooden ceiling is low, especially considering its long service life.
Using wood, you can create multi-level ceilings
- The facing work is simple, the owner of the house can do it with his own hands, without outside help.
- The materials needed for construction work are present and absent. In recent decades, new construction and finishing materials made of wood have appeared on the market, making it possible to implement any project.
Original wooden ceiling in Starbucks cafe, Amsterdam
Wood is a warm and living material. Create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort in your home. In addition, wood has good sound insulation, dampens noise, softens and diffuses the harsh light of lamps. Wood cladding retains heat well and does not change its properties at low temperatures.
Material quality control
After you have decided on the type, color, and quantity of the lining and delivered it to the work site, you need to check its quality. All panels should be laid out on a horizontal, flat surface and checked to see how well they correspond to the stated characteristics. Sometimes unscrupulous sellers place defective samples inside the packaging to avoid losses due to their rejection. Of course, it is advisable to pay attention to this during the shopping process in the store.
The next step if you plan to work with wood paneling is to dry it. PVC and MDF panels do not require this manipulation. To prevent the wooden lining mounted on the ceiling from becoming deformed, it must be thoroughly dried on a horizontal surface. The minimum drying period is 2 weeks, but a longer interval is allowed. If you do not want the wooden ceiling lining to soon lose its presentable appearance, drying cannot be neglected.
Types of suspended decorative ceilings
Who doesn't love the natural beauty of solid wood? The beauty of this material lies in the curls and knots, the texture of the fibers and the color variations that make it attractive. There are many options for using different types of this material on ceiling structures.
From lining
Due to its design, the lining material has an excellent weight-to-strength ratio. Its fastening is carried out due to its strength and therefore can be used as a fastener, which is important in a small house. This material creates a modern and clean look.
Using lining you can decorate any multi-level structure.
Coffered ceiling
Coffered ceilings are one of the most interesting and vintage ceiling options available. Coffered structures have been a mainstay in large public buildings, mansions and luxury homes, and with the changes that have taken place in the 21st century, they have also become an interesting surface option for privacy.
It perfectly complements the interior, bringing aristocracy and unique elegance to it.
Parquet board
The stability of multi-layer parquet allows it to be used over large areas with floating installation. Parquet is the only floor that can look like new even after several decades of use.
Parquet flooring is distinguished by its unique natural pattern and respect for the environment.
Ceiling board
Wood is a natural material that gives a warm and beautiful appearance. However, the board used must be treated to extend its life. Treatment may include soaking and drying (to prevent mildew, beetles, termites and mildew) and a teak oil finish. The most popular surface is teak.
The ceiling panel is very strong and durable, has the texture of natural wood.
From slats
Wooden boards take pride of place among the warm materials used to cover ceiling surfaces. The thermal effect of this material is optimal for large spaces where large numbers of people gather.
This suspended structure creates an ideal surface and perfectly hides unevenness and defects in the ceiling space.
MDF panels
Composite ceilings have a durable construction, which allows you to cut and drill them without problems. Under certain conditions, MDF panels can perform better than solid wood panels. Solid wood tends to warp when humidity or temperature changes due to its internal structure. But the composition and heat treatment allow the fibers to be evenly distributed in the panel. Although MDF panel may still warp occasionally, it is more stable and less prone to warping under varying temperature and humidity conditions than solid wood panels.
MDF panels are a fairly popular and ergonomic type of finishing that has many functional advantages.
From wooden gratings
These designs are ideal for small spaces with good ventilation, such as a toilet or hallway. It is best to use this material in a room with a ceiling that can be removed.
The lattice design creates visual effects in the room, giving it additional volume and airiness.
Nowadays, outdoor furniture is looking for creative ways to bring a woody look into a modern space. One way to do this is to use wood lattice beams. They resemble natural wood in appearance, size and texture. With this technology, manufacturers can use a variety of materials to imitate wood beams, including color, pattern, and texture.
Plywood
Plywood is a viable material, especially in a basement. Plywood provides easier access to pipes, ducts and wiring than drywall. It can be used as a ceiling material in garages, shops and hallways. Some designs that look like they are made from beads are actually made from plywood. Installing plywood siding adds a visual touch to your home. Plywood floors create a natural environment at a fraction of the cost.
A wooden ceiling, depending on the type of construction, can reduce the height of the room.
Wood wallpaper
Such wallpaper is often made from thin wooden material. They do not change color for a long time. Because bamboo is a “natural” material, it can be exposed to high humidity. Therefore, such structures are not recommended for use in places where they may come into contact with food or other possible coloring materials. They should also not be used in areas with high levels of humidity, such as bathrooms or rooms with a slight slope.
Wood darkens the room, so it is important to choose the right sources of artificial lighting.
False beams
Exposed ceiling beams are an architectural feature that allows rooms to have higher ceilings or decorative features. Aged wooden beams are one of the most popular solutions. However, antique beams are very heavy, cost prohibitive, and are often at risk of warping or insect damage. A good option is to install beams under wood.
False beams have many advantages: they are light, strong and durable.
Faux beams, usually made from high-density polyurethane, look like the real thing. They are available in hundreds of styles and textures. They are also lightweight, making them easy to install.
Cladding panels
Ceiling trim creates a clean and modern decorative ceiling finish. These panels have a smooth surface, ideal for creating a brighter bathroom.
The decor of the ceiling plan is the main element that completes the overall picture of the interior.
PVC siding panels are lightweight, easy to install and come in a variety of finishes. Paneling adds the finishing touch to the ceiling and can also be used with spotlights which make the design really cool.
Log
While wood surfaces may seem like a logical extension of the home's character, plasterboard log ceilings can make a space feel cozier. Using log planks for ceiling surfaces is a very popular choice as they complement the appearance of the log structure. However, wood ceilings make a space feel more enclosed than drywall or drywall. For this reason, it is a great choice for a large room.
They make the decor of the room look natural and natural.
From laminate
Laminate flooring has improved greatly in recent years. As wood look trends become more popular, manufacturers are stepping up their role in laminate. Durable, scratch, stain and fade resistant, easy to clean and hypoallergenic laminate is ideal for any type of surface.
Laminate can instantly transform the interior, make it more original and interesting.
A laminate ceiling is made by combining several layers of wood fiber into one. Typically the panel base is made from high or medium density fibreboard. These boards also have a stabilizing and decorative layer that is attached to the top. A clear wear layer is applied on top of the decorative layer, which is then treated with one or two coats of aluminum oxide, making the laminate scratch and abrasion resistant.
Briefly about the main thing
Lining as a ceiling decor has many advantages, and, thanks to the variety of types, it allows you to beautifully decorate the interior in many popular styles. For cladding residential premises, choose material from hardwood, class A or “Extra”. In small rooms, preference is given to boards in light shades.
There are many ways to sheathe the ceiling: using a combination of materials, figured layout, false blocks. Calculating the material for the ceiling is not difficult; you can do it yourself or use an online calculator. The cladding is carried out on the frame or with glue, choosing the most suitable option.
Types of wooden ceiling designs
Wooden ceiling models, like all others, are also divided into several types:
- On the same level.
- On two levels.
- Multi-level.
The photo shows a living room with a single-level wooden ceiling structure.
Wiring
After the wooden house is equipped with a solid structure, they begin to install lighting fixtures. First, determine the location of the lamps. When performing this work, it is important to adhere to safety precautions. When routing cables, avoid twisting the connections. For this purpose, terminal blocks are used to prevent short circuits and provide protection.
Wire installation
A cable is routed to each lighting fixture and attached to the base ceiling. At the points where the lamps are located, a cable is released so that it is enough to connect the lighting device.
Connecting lamps
Wooden ceilings of suspended and hemmed type
What is the difference between them? Suspended structures are attached to the ceiling or to “black” beams using special metal elements. The installation creates an empty space in which electrical cables and/or other communication systems can be routed. The disadvantage of suspended structures is that they “eat up” the height of the room.
Suspended ceilings are attached in different ways. Here the profile is fixed directly on the slab, that is, the gap between the base and the side structure is minimal. This allows you to practically not change the height of the room. In the resulting free space, only an electrical or telephone cable can be placed; It will no longer be possible to lengthen ventilation pipes or air ducts. Other features of a stretch ceiling:
- the presence of an air gap contributes to good thermal insulation;
- sounds from above only intensify, so in city apartments where there is an upper floor, it is better to abandon such a design - it is better to equip a suspension system.
Installation of tension fabric
Now it's time to install the canvas. First, attach the baguette around the perimeter of the room using self-tapping screws to attach the canvas to it. The self-tapping screw should fit into the surface so that you can then seal and hide the place of the cap. The canvas is unrolled, taken by the edges of the wide part and tucked into the installed baguette with a special spatula.
Installation of tension fabric
Then the other side of the fabric is tucked in. It is important not to overdo it so that the fabric does not come out because of the baguette on the opposite side, but at the same time it must be well stretched. In the same way, the canvas is tucked along the entire length of the room, starting from the middle of the side that is larger, moving towards the corner of the room.
Threading and trimming the fabric
To ensure a smooth surface, use scissors to trim off the excess fabric and carefully tuck it behind the baseboard.
The video will show you how to do this:
Ways to decorate a wooden ceiling
The finishing style of a wooden ceiling can be very different. One project can give the room sobriety and rigor, while another, on the contrary, will make it cozy and warm. It all depends on the functional purpose of the room - office, bedroom, living room or, for example, an office, as well as on the personal preferences of the client.
Applying a colored coating or clear varnish will highlight the unique texture of the wood. The color and texture of a wooden surface can be changed by painting it in a suitable color. In addition, this treatment increases the strength of the material, protecting it from wood parasites and moisture.
In addition, the ceiling can be decorated with wooden elements of the main floor. Wood is an excellent material for experimentation. It is easy to process, which allows you to create interesting structures from it with portals, relief beams, and protrusions. Such surface finishing with many additional details will emphasize the style of the room, allow you to achieve uniqueness, and focus attention on a specific theme.
We must not forget that dark-colored wood, no matter how beautiful it looks, visually reduces the space. This color scheme is only suitable for a spacious and bright room. There are no such restrictions on the use of light wood. In addition, designers often combine different types of wood, creating compositions from fragments of different shades.
It is extremely convenient to hide ventilation pipes or cables under a wooden ceiling. Lamps of various configurations can be easily built into wooden planks or panels.
Choosing wood texture
The lining is made from both deciduous and coniferous trees. Pine has wood with a beautiful texture and pleasant color (from yellow-brown to pinkish). The reasonable price attracts many categories of consumers.
Larch. Characteristics:
- original texture;
- beautiful red-brown color;
- high strength comparable to the strength of oak;
- resistance to high humidity;
- not susceptible to decay processes and pests, which allows for the absence of additional treatment with an antiseptic;
- affordable price.
Cedar. Canadian and Siberian cedars are used in the production of boards. The quality of the wood is superior to that of larch. Lining made from Canadian cedar is distinguished by its excellent decorative properties, unique aroma and interesting coffee-colored color. It is most often used for interior work.
Natural wood lining
Spruce. The texture of the wood is not expressive. The wood has a faded color, which is why the board is often used for painting. According to price criteria, it is the most budget option for wooden cladding.
Alder. The surface has a chocolate color and a veined texture. When tinted, their configuration appears more clearly, and then the surface becomes similar to imitation marble.
Beech, ash, oak. The excellent qualities of this wood with a beautiful texture are used in respectable interiors of classical design. A good ceiling can be made from other types of wood, but such lining is rarely found on sale.
What styles are natural wood used in?
Wood as a finishing material has long been used all over the world. Reliability, aesthetics and elegant design allow it to be used in various styles of interior decoration.
High-tech style
The high-tech style is characterized by a clearly defined geometry of objects, however, despite this, they should not have strict boundaries.
The presence of wood in a high-tech style looks quite urban
Provence style
The traditional design option is a structure made of wooden slats. This ceiling is appropriate both in a private house and in an apartment. The rustic style is characterized by a range of pastel natural shades (beige, brown, lavender, blue-green). Walls covered with wallpaper will harmoniously combine with a ceiling painted white or cream, pale sand, blurry blue. In addition, applying paint with a brush will give the surface a special personality.
Wooden panels in Provence interior
Provence style is perfectly emphasized by decorative wooden beams. The color palette of products can be varied, from greenish or brown tones to black. To emphasize the originality of wooden elements, rough processing of logs and timber is recommended.
Wooden ceiling in the kitchen with a bar counter
Country style
It's hard to imagine a country-style room without using it as wood paneling, and the ceilings are no exception. The finishing material can be either upholstery, wood panels, boards or wooden wallpaper.
Natural stone will add elegance and respectability to the interior
A well-chosen color scheme for the ceiling and walls in combination with a fireplace will give the room a truly homely atmosphere
A snow-white bedroom with large spacious windows looks simply magnificent
Shabby chic style
Maximum use of antique and vintage items will not give the interior a touch of neglect. Warm home chic is the result of a harmonious combination of rare objects and items made from natural materials. Most often, the style is used to decorate living rooms and bedrooms. Colors: cream, beige, mint, pink, blue.
Sophistication and antiquity of shabby chic design
If the interior palette contains up to 4 shades, it is advisable to make the beamed ceiling white. If the room has less colorful decor and little furniture, you can decorate it in soft pink, fuzzy blue, or ivory.
Load-bearing beams for the ceiling in the interior
Rustic style
Preserving the natural beauty of materials and objects can be called a feature of the style, so the use of wood for ceiling decoration is very important. Since the preservation of the natural texture and texture of the material is encouraged, decorating the ceiling with your own hands is not difficult.
Ambiguous rustic style
A coating is suitable for basic surface finishing. The most common rustic color palette is terracotta or walnut.
In a spacious room of a private house it is possible to install solid logs. In urban living conditions, it makes sense to use lightweight false beams (made of polyurethane).
Slatted ceiling in the living room and kitchen
Art Nouveau style
The main task of this style is to combine together different types of materials, natural and artificial. The use of wood is a fundamental component of room design; it can be used on the floor, ceiling and walls. The main thing is that it does not disturb the overall harmony of the interior.
Modern kitchen will always be relevant
Beautiful large lining with a varnished surface
It will also always be appropriate to use various wooden structures on the ceiling that will harmoniously complement the interior.
An elegant wooden frame on the ceiling will dilute its monotonous surface
Ethno style
This direction takes into account the color palette, interior features, and features of the area where the housing is located. Therefore, the embodiment of ethno-style should be treated with caution. You can completely recreate a certain image (Japanese, Russian, French) or borrow and combine individual elements.
Wooden beams on a white ceiling
As a rule, a distinctive feature of any direction is the use of natural materials. An excellent solution for a Japanese interior is to install dark logs in the form of coffers on top of light stretched fabric. If the room is decorated in Russian style, then the ceiling is covered with clapboard or MDF boards.
Compact Japanese furniture
Chalet style
This style migrated to Russia from distant Switzerland and France. It would seem that the usual simplicity of the design of wooden houses should have gone unnoticed, but, as it turned out, this is not at all the case. The grandeur and beauty of the “chalet” style can charm any connoisseur of beauty.
The predominant colors for this style are brown, burgundy, dark green and red. Particular care should be taken to use brighter colors so as not to disturb the overall atmosphere of the interior, since the “chalet” style loves natural tones.
Wonderful chalet style interior with stunning views of nature
Living room in chalet style
Chalet style bedroom with wooden ceiling and hanging beams
Japanese style
Quite an exotic and new style for Russian latitudes. However, recently it has been gaining more and more popularity. The main finishing materials are stone and wood. Particular attention is paid to the design of the ceilings; they are mainly made of wooden boards or panels painted in dark colors.
The wooden ceiling of a Japanese interior is an integral part of it
Remember that Japanese style is not very fond of experiments; it is characterized by minimalism and restraint. It is allowed to dilute the interior only with decorative elements related to the theme of the style.
Japanese style loves restraint. It has straight lines and simple shapes
Regardless of what style you choose for your interior, it is important to remember one thing: the ceilings in the house play a special, if not the main role in this.
Loft style
The characteristic attributes of the loft style are rough, untreated surfaces made of stone, brick, plaster, painted wood, and a minimum of furniture. The ceiling decoration should be simple and concise. The surface is not processed or painted.
Suitable for finishing the ceiling in a loft style:
- traditional lining;
- ordinary plywood;
- wooden panels;
- ceiling beams.
Eco style
Eco is a derivative of the word ecology. From here it is not difficult to understand that in eco-style only ecological material created by nature itself is used as decoration.
However, the use of natural materials is not one of the most important conditions for this style; it is very important to preserve their original appearance and appearance. The texture of the wood should be clearly visible, and its color palette should be as close to natural as possible.
Interior design of a country house in eco-style
Unfortunately, it cannot be guaranteed that harmful substances are not involved in wood processing, and their cost does not increase. Wood treated with environmentally friendly impregnations will be expensive, but believe me, it’s worth it, in return you will get crystal clear air and a feeling of complete solitude with nature in your home.
The use of other natural materials, for example, decorative gypsum tiles, is also encouraged.
Floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace, a wall lined with decorative brick, a beautiful sofa with a coffee table - the ideal combination for creating a truly cozy atmosphere in the house
Eco-design loves space and good lighting. It is problematic to use all the possibilities of this style in an apartment - a large country house with high ceilings and spacious rooms is perfect for these purposes. Only here you can give free rein to your imagination.
it is important to remember that eco-style requires good lighting
Wooden ceilings will look good not only in the house, but also in other outbuildings. The style will avoid sharp boundaries between different areas.
An open terrace of a country house, decorated in the same style as the house, will be an excellent complement to modern eco-style design
Antique style
Here we mean a ceiling that harmonizes with the raw interior, which is dominated by wood finishing materials and the furniture itself. The boards on the ceiling can be artificially aged - there are special compounds on sale. Also use ceiling beams - if there are none, they will make an imitation of polyurethane or plasterboard.
Modern
Such ceilings will add even more space, air and light to the modern style, emphasizing its uniqueness and originality.
The photo shows a modern kitchen and wooden laminate ceiling.
Carved wooden ceiling
Expensive and difficult ending. Compositions of flowers, ornaments, or even futuristic motifs can act as artistic images. There are simpler options, for example, cutting out geometric shapes. In any case, all work is carried out below, a composition is created here, and then the finished material is fixed on the main ceiling.
Minimalism
Clear geometric shapes made of wood will fit perfectly into a strict, solid and, most importantly, free minimalist style.
The photo shows a light wooden slatted ceiling in a minimalist style bedroom.
How much material will be needed and what installation method to choose?
Before covering the ceiling with clapboard, calculate the amount of material for the ceiling; it is performed in two steps:
- Calculate the ceiling area by multiplying the length and width.
- The area of the ceiling is divided by the area of one die. Its size is indicated on the package, but you can measure it yourself; at the same time, make sure that you use the usable area of the lining.
The sizes and grade are indicated on the packaging Source beaver-news.ru
The resulting number is rounded up and another 15% is added “in reserve”. A similar result can be obtained using an online calculator. There are two ways to cover the ceiling with clapboard:
- On the frame. The method is suitable for rooms with fairly high ceilings. A frame, wooden or made of a metal profile, is attached to the main ceiling; the lining is fixed with nails, screws or clamps.
- On glue. The method is suitable for a wide variety of surfaces; the main thing is that the base is sufficiently smooth and free of dirt. The panels are carefully glued using the adhesive instructions.
Installation on a wooden frame Source masterpotolok.com
Wooden ceiling in the interior of different rooms. Photos of design solutions
The wooden ceiling decorates the interior of the room and makes it truly special.
Living room
Such plank structures help protect the living room from monotony and boredom. Eco-friendly finishing looks very aesthetically pleasing and expressive.
The photo shows a wooden parquet board on the living room ceiling.
Bedroom
The wooden structure of the ceiling plane will make the bedroom much more comfortable, adding an atmosphere of comfort and a certain charm.
The photo shows a shabby chic bedroom with a light wood ceiling.
Children's
The ceiling plane, lined with light-colored wood, will give children freshness, elegance and decorativeness.
Cabinet
Dark wood slightly diffuses light and adds shadow to the furniture, thereby creating a more austere and restrained atmosphere.
The photo shows an office with a wooden coffered ceiling in dark colors.
Corridor and hallway
Wood will give a hallway or corridor a characteristic flavor, and a natural pattern will be an indicator of good taste.
Kitchen
Wooden structures improve the indoor microclimate and have a particularly noble and elegant appearance. Kitchens decorated with natural materials take on a comfortable and cozy look.
Attic
This is an almost traditional design for a sloped attic ceiling. Wood creates a healthy microclimate and makes the atmosphere more comfortable.
Balcony
The tree is ideal for decorating a balcony or loggia. There is always a lot of light in this room, so absolutely any, even the darkest, colors will be appropriate here.
Bathroom
This ceiling is an original solution for the bathroom. Wood treated with special impregnations will not lose its natural aroma and will always fill the room with a pleasant woody aroma.
Toilet
When designing a bathroom, natural, natural and ecological materials are always important. They always look stylish and elegant.
The photo shows a bathroom with a wooden slatted ceiling.
Lining
Lining is a board that is specially processed and has a groove and tongue for easier installation. Eurolining differs from ordinary lining in its higher quality and lock design. Even a novice builder can cover the ceiling with clapboard with his own hands. Distinctive features of lining are strength and durability, it is a good sound insulator. Insulation can be laid between the beams of the rough ceiling above the cladding. The surface of the ceiling “breathes” due to the naturalness of the material, and the attractive cost of the lining makes it accessible to everyone.
The design can be chosen at your discretion; the corresponding photos will help you with this. The options may be the following:
- clapboard cladding in one direction is more suitable for small rooms. In a spacious room it will look monotonous and boring;
- if the material spreads between the beams, the direction of the cladding and the shade of the lining can be changed, dividing the room into zones;
- if the ceiling is made in the form of a solid surface, the lining can be decorated with hand painting, carving, and artificial aging. This design is reminiscent of ancient houses, looks modern and fashionable.
Combination of wood ceiling design with wall decoration
The modern design of wooden ceilings involves finishing the walls with natural materials or simulating the texture of natural
At the same time, wood wall decoration is undoubtedly the leader. In any case, it is better to abandon simple wallpaper and upholstery with decorative prints.
A very striking contrast to wooden ceilings, white painted or plastered walls, plasterboard partitions and similar wall materials
Designers offer a combined option of wood and painted walls.
Expensive wall decoration made of natural stone harmoniously combines with the exquisite design of wooden ceilings
Modern interiors are created not only using natural stone siding, but also inexpensive artificial stone siding - tiles with a successful imitation of marble or granite. In this case, the design of ceilings comes down to the correct choice of their colors, corresponding to the stone finishing, marble veins on the walls.
How to paint lining like bleached oak
Light shades are gradually replacing dark, cozy interiors that were fashionable until recently. One of the modern trends is the use of the “bleached oak” technique, which is a special wood coloring technology.
Light lining on the wall Source www.homeawakening.com
The purpose of this painting is to create a contrast between the shade of natural wood and the whitened surface. The more pronounced the contrast, the more valuable the result obtained.
As a result of this treatment, the wood texture is clearly visible under a thin layer of varnish, and the surface itself acquires an exquisite matte finish.
Ceiling decoration with bleached clapboard Source www.pinterest.com
Possible wood color options when using this technology:
- dark or light;
- aged surface;
- yellowish or pinkish surface;
- a grayish tint with light lilac notes (this is the most valuable option).
Unusual painting Source lesobirzha.ru
The “bleached oak” effect can be achieved in several ways:
- Use ready-made tinting (stain) “Bleached Oak” or “Rime”. It is applied twice in a very thin layer.
- Oil with wax. The color is chosen at your discretion. Can be applied in two thin layers. Can be applied once in a thick layer and rubbed in with a cloth to achieve a crisp texture.
- Pigment primer with polyurethane (name “white” or “bleached”). It is diluted in a large volume of diluent (80% of the total volume). Over time, this surface turns yellow.
- Pigment primer (acrylic). Also diluted by 80% with thinner. Retains whiteness for a long time.
Decorating a room in country style Source dizainvfoto.ru
A thin layer of paint is applied to the dry surface of the wood. The stain is usually deeply absorbed and does not apply completely evenly. Aniline paint is better suited: it applies beautifully, without streaks and dries well. The powder for making the dye must be dissolved in water or denatured alcohol.
You can use drooping dyes in acetone, but you need to be careful with them. Apply the paint in two layers, this ensures a lasting matte surface. The final stage is shellac treatment to obtain a light tint. Due to this, excess whitewash is removed.
The wax is applied evenly, then wiped with a cloth or steel wool. Then the surface is left to dry and the treatment is repeated again. Remaining wax is immediately removed.
The result of this procedure is an ultra-modern interior design in a rustic or Scandinavian style and a well-protected wood surface.
Kitchen wall decoration Source 1povagonke.ru
Photos of the best wooden ceiling design ideas
Bedroom
Very suitable for using planks in decoration. The covering is completely natural, which means it creates a very good atmosphere, which is useful in a relaxation room. The next photo shows the ceiling in the bedroom, assembled from painted lining. This solution fits perfectly into the Provence style, which always remains popular.
In this part of the house, the combination of wrought iron furniture and stained or varnished covering parts will look very stylish. The bedroom will acquire a unique charm and a slight touch of antiquity. The photo below shows a clapboard ceiling in just such an interior.
Those people who may have allergic reactions to ethereal compounds released by some types of wood should carefully consider the choice of such material. A person spends quite a long time in the bedroom and reactions of this kind may intensify.
Features of finishing ceilings in a wooden house
The log house shrinks, the amount of deformation depends on the size and type of logs, technology, and construction season. To avoid the appearance of cracks in the coating, finishing work in a country house begins after a year. The house, assembled in winter, was built in about 8 months. Cladding of ceilings in a wooden house begins after insulation of the floors and roof.
When choosing a material, it is necessary to take into account the functional characteristics of the room. Rack or tension structures are usually installed in the bathroom. If the walls are partially finished with wood, the surface of the ceiling can be covered with clapboard. To avoid deformation, rotting and cracking, wooden materials are treated with water repellents and coated with wax or varnish to create a waterproof barrier.
In humid environments, it is recommended to use softwood lumber. Resinous inclusions protect against rotting and create a pleasant, fresh smell. Siberian larch and oak are slightly affected by humidity. Does not rot, remains stable in high humidity The ceiling is made of thermowood.
How to choose paint
Paint for lining from KRAS LAND
If you decide to settle on paint, then you need to choose it correctly. The following compositions are especially popular:
- Oily;
- Acrylate;
- Silicone;
- Acrylic dispersion.
Oil paints are still very popular. They form a water-repellent barrier on the surface. The disadvantage is the long drying time, as well as the change in the original color over time.
Video - oil waxing:
The acrylate version holds the color for a long time. It is elastic, so you don’t have to worry about cracks appearing on the surface. They are environmentally friendly. This composition has good protective functions.
Silicone is a modern solution for processing lining. Their unique composition prevents the impact of microorganisms on the surface and provides excellent protection against moisture.
Acrylic dispersion can be used for both interior and exterior use. They have a wide range of colors.
Basic methods
If you want to paint it yourself, you can do it in two ways:
- Manual;
- Automatic.
When choosing the first option, you need to purchase a brush or roller. In this way, drips and stains are possible. Even if you do the job as carefully as possible, do not expect a perfect surface.
The automatic method involves the use of a compressor or spray gun. In this case, the consumption increases significantly. But the advantage is the high speed of work completion and the elimination of defects. In any case, how to paint the lining is up to you.
Video - this is how the process goes:
Features of arranging wooden ceilings in an apartment
For installation in an apartment, two main types of construction can be used: with open or closed rafters. You can choose one, but you should take into account the ceiling height, which is usually low in apartments. Beams can serve as a load-bearing structure or simply imitate it.
Coniferous elements with an interesting natural pattern look good as beams, but colored foam rubber or polyurethane can also be used.
To decorate a wooden ceiling, you can use narrow or wide slats, slabs, caissons, etc. The choice depends on the result obtained. It is highly undesirable to choose massive parts for decoration. Their thickness should not exceed 2.5 cm.
It is important to have specific treatment. It is recommended to choose boards cut from the edge of the log; they will last longer. On the other hand, for wet environments, core-derived elements are selected.
Frame assembly
First, traces of foreign materials, dirt and dust accumulation are removed from the plastic or wooden lining. It is easy to install the panels yourself, having previously marked the area for the frame. When fastening facing slabs, the main thing is that no end joints appear between the planks. Wooden boards are pre-treated with antiseptic and protective agents.
After determining the level to which the sheathing will be attached, note the direction of laying the bars. The lining is installed perpendicularly to the sheathing, while the finishing can go vertically, horizontally or completely diagonally.
When attaching the brackets, it is necessary to maintain the same interval between them - half a meter. Wooden beams are installed on them. The task of the wedges in this situation is to align the frame with the ceiling surface.
Is it worth painting wooden ceilings in an apartment?
Wooden ceiling in the bathroom
It is better to paint the wooden ceiling in the apartment. This work is carried out with the aim of extending the service life of wooden ceilings by increasing their resistance to moisture, fading and similar negative impacts. For internal protection and decoration of natural wood coverings, the following are used:
• Glass and covering antiseptics that highlight the beauty of wooden materials without hiding their consistency. • Colorless, tinting and glossy enamels based on natural oils. These products are recommended to be chosen when there are increased requirements for the aesthetics of coatings and when working with valuable types of wood. • Transparent and colored varnishes: water-based acrylic paints, alkyds to create coatings that are resistant to moisture and wear with a shimmering effect, polyurethane to protect wood from fading and yellowing, two-component varieties with excellent adhesion and resistance to external influences. • Dyes used when it is necessary to enhance or change the shade of a wood species and additional coating with linseed oil or clear varnish is required. • Coating paints based on acrylic, acrylic, silicate, silicone or polyurethane for interior use. • Specialized products with the addition of wax or plaster to achieve the effect of bleached wood.
The above materials are applied to the ceiling in 2-3 layers after preparing the surface. At this stage, the coatings are cleaned of old paint or plaster (if necessary), sanded with sandpaper with a gradual reduction in grain size and cleaned of dust.
The following actions depend on the type of finishing: when applying paint to the ceiling, the surfaces are pre-impregnated with adhesive primers; When painting, they are covered with stain, antiseptic or enamel. Application conditions (range of operating temperatures, drying time, consumption) and compatibility of the compositions used are discussed in advance; ideally, manufacturer’s materials are used for preparing and painting a wooden ceiling.
To apply paint and varnish materials to the ceiling, brushes are used (ideal when working with lining), rollers (without lifting the drum from the surface, with each adjacent strip overlapping) or a spray gun. The latter is chosen for large volumes of work and requires certain skills. All types of paints and varnishes are applied evenly and without drips, the quality of work is checked using a lamp.
Advice! It is best to paint the trim before installation so that when the cracks dry, they remain painted.
Useful tips
And finally, a few tips that will ensure the reliability, durability and aesthetic appeal of wood cladding:
- Before installation, it is advisable to treat all wooden surfaces, including sheathing, with antiseptic impregnation, especially if clapboard is used to finish a wet room or external walls. This will prevent the spread of mold.
- When finishing interior spaces, materials must be kept in them for two to three days for acclimatization.
- The lined surface can be painted, coated with oil, wax, varnish, or stain. Pre-priming will reduce the consumption of varnish or paint.
What to make a wooden ceiling from in wet rooms
Unlike dry, well-lit living rooms, in rooms with high humidity there is no point in using either top-class wood (the number of knots or similar defects is not as important as the quality of processing of edges, grooves or pins) or low-cost lumber from the outer layers blanks
Profiled products made from the heartwood of Canadian red cedar (arborvita), larch or alder have suitable characteristics.
An inexpensive, but not ideal, alternative is solid cladding made of linden (does not darken, but tends to fail) or aspen (silvered over time without rotting or warping).
It is better to avoid using blackout oak, beech, ash or loose pine in damp rooms.
In addition to the type of wood and quality of workmanship, when choosing timber for a bathroom, pay attention to their level of humidity. The use of dried materials in natural conditions is fraught with deformation of the ceiling in the first months of operation.
The best indicators of moisture resistance are coatings that comply with European standards DIN 68126/86 with a moisture content of no more than 8-12%, parquet and boards.
According to technological conditions, these materials are used in combination with waterproof waxes, pastes and paints.
Advice! It is best to use larch materials for ceilings in bathrooms and toilets.
Veneered panels
Veneered panels are the same wood planks, only covered with veneer to create a decorative effect. After all, veneer copes quite successfully with imitation of any type of wood, and here it’s all a matter of your taste. The price of the panels is slightly higher than the cost of the lining, but the cladding options are much more varied.
A significant advantage of the material is ease of installation. Every owner can install veneer panels, even without the appropriate skills and experience. Simple installation is carried out by interlocking the panels. Thus, to make a ceiling, you will need a minimum of tools and time.
Functions of a hygienic shower
The device is designed to maintain the hygiene of an adult’s intimate parts with water procedures after visiting the toilet, and for small children to wash themselves. The device is convenient to use for older people. This is an opportunity to always feel clean.
In the toilet it is used to solve a number of other problems:
- the toilet bowl is washed;
- for high-quality cleaning of the bathroom and toilet;
- rinse dirty objects over the toilet bowl: animal trays, a child’s potty, a bucket after cleaning a residential building or apartment;
- wash the paws of pets after walking outside.
The hygiene device is also installed in combined bathrooms. It is installed, first of all, to ensure that all intimate hygiene procedures are carried out in a comfortable position.
