How to cover the ceiling in the garage?

Features of the operation of the room leave their mark on the choice of materials.

Covering the ceiling in the garage is considered a critical step. Important choose a high-quality and durable finishing method, as well as a coating that is easy to clean if necessary, does not allow moisture to pass through and is practical, for example:

• plastic panels;
• OSB sheets;
• lining;
• corrugated sheeting;
• slatted fabric.

Let's look at available and inexpensive options in the article.

How to line the ceiling in a garage from the inside inexpensively?

Let us immediately note that there is no universal finish for the garage. Each of the proposed options has its own disadvantages, but also has a number of advantages. From the list choose one that is affordable and suitable for specific operating conditions.

If the garage has sufficient height, it is better to choose suspended structures. It is easy to install insulating materials or insulation materials in them.

GKL sheets (plasterboard)

Plasterboard sheets fully justify their name. These are two very thick sheets of cardboard, between which a layer of plaster is placed. Thanks to classic impregnations the material is endowed with moisture resistance properties and fire resistance. As a rule, sheets have one of these properties, less often - both markings at once.

For a garage, it is better to use the most protected material. It is green in color and marked “GKLVO”.

Installation is carried out on aluminum guides. The sheets are inserted into a pre-prepared frame, then the surface is plastered using fiberglass mesh, puttied and painted. This coating is easy to clean if necessary and looks smooth and attractive.

The advantages of gypsum board sheets are:

• environmental friendliness;
• absolutely flat surface;
• the ability to hide pipes and wires, as well as lay an additional insulating layer;
• affordable price;
• wide palette of colors.

Among the disadvantages are long and complicated installation, reducing the height of the room, as well as the difficulty of maintaining the finished structure.

Plastic panels

PVC panels are one of the budget ways to finish the ceiling in any room, including the garage. The panels are lightweight and fit together using a locking system. The installation differs little from the previous version finishing, but due to the lightness of the structure, installation is much faster.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of colors for PVC panels. There are also smooth panels and lining that imitate natural wood.

The undoubted advantages of plastic finishing are durability, ease of maintenance and installation of the structure, and varied designs. The disadvantages include the flammability of the material and fragility under physical influence.

OSB boards

The abbreviation stands for “oriented strand board”. They are obtained by pressing wood processing waste. The end result is an environmentally friendly and visually attractive material that is perfect for covering the ceiling in a garage.

It consists of synthetic resins and wax for better fastening of fragments. Thanks to this, the coating is not at all afraid of moisture. The slabs are easily cut to size and mounted on a simple wooden sheathing. The installation process of the structure does not take much time.

OSB burns well. Before installation, we recommend applying a layer of fire retardant. Actually, this is considered the only drawback of the slabs. Otherwise, this is a great way to bring your garage ceiling into proper, well-groomed appearance.

Wood paneling

Wooden lining is a very expensive and flammable material. It is used when there is no intention of manipulating flammable liquids and substances in the garage. As a decorative covering for a parking space, this is an ideal option.

The tree is environmentally friendly, looks attractive, does not require additional processing. Depending on the design idea or the customer’s wishes, the lining can be coated with paint or artificially aged.

Significant disadvantages of lining are the fear of fire and moisture. If flooding occurs, the lining will not withstand the pressure of moisture. It will swell and become unusable. The situation is similar with fire: wood burns well, which is dangerous especially for a garage building.

Corrugated sheet

Painted cold rolled steel sheet has a protective coating. This allows it to be used for finishing in garages where painting or welding is carried out. Enough light and rigid material, thanks to the ribbed surface, it is quickly installed and does not require additional processing. The fastening takes place on a wooden sheathing.

Among the negative points we highlight:

• the possibility of corrosion if the protective polymer coating is damaged;
• the need to lay thermal insulation material.

At the same time, corrugated sheeting is not afraid of fire, is easy to install, is lightweight, durable and resistant to the formation of mold and mildew.

Slat ceiling

The aluminum slats cover looks attractive. Narrow metal slats are installed on special mounts. They are secured to each other or a small gap is made. The choice depends on the preferences of the garage owner.

This ceiling will be resistant to fire and moisture, as well as the formation of mold and mildew. The finishing itself looks aesthetically pleasing and attracts attention. Among the disadvantages are the expensive cost of purchase and the need to install a thermal insulation layer under the slats covering.

Tension fabric

Stretch ceilings are at the peak of popularity today. They are also used in garages. The design allows you to quickly and without additional manipulations achieve a perfectly flat ceiling surface.

Note that stretched fabric is not a cheap pleasure.

The film is selected in accordance with the temperature conditions in the room. Cloths that are installed using a heat gun usually cannot withstand freezing temperatures in unheated garages.

"Armstrong"

A modern and beautiful way to decorate the ceiling. It is created from lightweight slabs of standard sizes and a suspended, modular structure (frame). Some elements can be replaced with fluorescent lamps or modules of a different design.

Among the advantages of this type of finishing:

• installation speed;
• ease of construction;
• the ability to quickly replace individual elements;
• convenient masking of ventilation and lighting wires.

Among the disadvantages are fragility, the need to cut to fit the standard dimensions of the room, as well as a decrease in the height of the room due to the lowering of the frame.

What are the requirements for materials for lining the ceiling in a garage?

As you can see, there are many finishing methods, and they are all noticeably different from each other. Note that a garage is often a room without heating sources. This indicates what is needed use materials that are not prone to absorb moisture and form fungus.

In garages, welding work and other manipulations associated with the risk of fire are often carried out. It would be good if the material for finishing the ceiling is non-flammable. This is important for the safety of the owners of the building.

An important point is ease of cleaning. In the garage, annoying nuances often occur and contamination occurs much earlier than in the main house. To quickly remove stains, it is better to choose easy-to-clean finishes. For example, plastic lining or tension fabric.

Don't leave your garage ceiling concrete. The design of the premises in the house must be complete. Specified finishing methods offer a quick and high-quality solution to the problem. All methods will add attractiveness and personality to the room.