Which ceiling is better to make in the kitchen?

Our family gathers every evening at the dining table in the kitchen. This is the place where we spend a lot of time, have dinner and discuss the details of the day. A kitchen is not just a room for preparing and eating food. Therefore, it is worth carefully considering the furnishings and decoration of the room, including the ceiling.

The operational features and temperature conditions of the kitchen limit the possibilities of repair. And here everything depends on the preferences of the residents.

When I was faced with such a choice, I studied reviews on this topic and found out that It is better to install a suspended ceiling in the kitchen. Why? It is easy to care for, easy to wash and will last quite a long time if you have a good hood.

In general, there are a large number of options:

• stretch fabrics;
• ceilings made of gypsum plasterboard;
• painting or whitewashing;
• finishing with washable wallpaper;
• PVC panels or MDF;
• rack structures;
• lining;
• "armstrong";
• "grilyato" and others.

In this article I will talk about each of these finishing methods and outline the advantages and disadvantages. In addition, based on the photo selection for the text, you will be able to evaluate the results and “try on” each of the options in your kitchen.

Kitchen ceiling - which one is better?

The room for preparing and eating food has great value for the whole apartment. The family spends a lot of time within its walls. Finishing, as a rule, is thought out in advance - at the renovation planning stage.

This room will require careful selection of construction and finishing materials, as well as fittings for attaching ceilings. Otherwise, you will soon have to take up the working tool again.

Features of the kitchen area

The microclimate of the kitchen room is different from the atmosphere in other rooms. If it is actively used for preparing lunches, there is high humidity and regular evaporation occurs. All this is directly reflected in the finishing of surfaces. Moreover, the ceiling gets the most damage, since moist air rises.

Soot and grease that accumulate on the surface of the ceiling over time form an unpleasant greasy coating and distort the original color of the finish. This point is also taken into account when choosing a design method.

Material requirements

There are no special restrictions on materials for finishing the kitchen, but the owners of an apartment or house understand that flammable and flammable panels are unlikely to be suitable. Also, structural materials having a porous surface impractical for the kitchen: They quickly absorb dust and dirt and are difficult to clean.

This doesn't stop some owners. In an attempt to create a unique design, they even use options that are not particularly preferable for the kitchen.

I suggest considering all available and popular design methods. And then you can decide for yourself which ceiling is best in your apartment.

Finish options

At the beginning, I already listed the main and most popular methods of covering the ceiling. They are used more often to renovate the kitchen and other rooms in the house. Each of them has its own advantages and is also distinguished by its visual appeal.

Painting or whitewashing

Regarding whitewashing, this is one of the simple, common methods of decorating a ceiling in our country. Most apartments just 20 years ago had whitewashed surfaces. But then it was not possible to use other materials. Building materials stores did not offer a wide selection of finishes.

A more modern and fairly simple method is painting. The color palette is unique and diverse. Professional colorists can create a unique shade suitable only for your kitchen. The only drawback of this option is the need for careful preparation of the rough surface.

For an even layer of paint, the concrete ceiling is plastered and puttied along the beacons. This means that the surface and angles assume absolute evenness and symmetry.

Wallpaper finishing

Also a slightly outdated method of finishing. Wallpaper is used exclusively with a washable surface to remove soot and dirty stains if necessary. As a rule, wallpaper is chosen when the original design requires it. More often this is a small section of the ceiling structure made of gypsum plasterboard sheets, which is decorated with photo wallpaper.

PVC panels or MDF

A practical and inexpensive design option that is easy to do with your own hands. A frame made of wood or metal sheathing is easily mounted to a sub-ceiling. No pre-leveling required.

MDF or plastic panels are attached to the frame. The process doesn't take long, since the panels have a convenient locking system. This method has a number of advantages:

• the surface is smooth;
• the ceiling attractively complements the kitchen design;
• easy to clean if necessary using affordable household products;
• durable;
• wires and communication pipes are hidden under the structure without additional repair work;
• Manufacturers offer a wide palette of colors and even printed panels.

One disadvantage is that plastic does not react well to temperature changes, and can become deformed when exposed to strong heat. This is important for rooms with low ceilings.

Slat ceiling

This type of finishing has recently gained popularity. Aluminum slats are fastened in two ways: joint to joint or leaving gaps. Both options look attractive. Besides, aluminum is environmentally friendly and does not respond to sudden temperature changes.

The only disadvantage of this design can be some difficulty in cleaning. But this can be easily solved with the help of professional household products and rags.

Plasterboard construction

GKL sheets are often used to decorate apartment ceilings. They are used to create single-level, perfectly flat surfaces, and also form multi-level structures with an original design. The possibilities of the material are almost limitless.

The only caveat is that for the kitchen they use a moisture-resistant type of drywall. In this case, it will last much longer than usual.

And yet, I would like to note that drywall is not very suitable for a kitchen space. Even with the “moisture resistant” mark it does not tolerate high humidity and expands over time. This leads to loss of the original appearance.

In addition, after installation, the gypsum board sheets will have to be puttied and painted or applied with decorative plaster. This is a labor-intensive and quite complex process.

Tension fabric

Probably the simplest, but most expensive finishing method. The fabrics are stretched by installers from the manufacturer's company. It is difficult to perform such an installation on your own., especially when additional equipment in the form of a heat gun is required.

There are two types of tension panels material:

1. PVC films.
2. Fabric.

Despite the name, these are synthetic fabrics that can release harmful substances into the atmosphere. And this is especially noticeable with temperature changes or constant exposure to heat. This is a significant disadvantage, which does not speak in favor of suspended ceilings in the kitchen.

Wooden lining

Slats made of natural wood look colorful in the eco-design of premises. However, for a kitchen where people actively cook for a large family, such finishing is impractical. It is difficult to clean and the varnish coating will have to be renewed over time.

Installation of the lining is not complicated - a person can do it himself. It is more advisable to use wooden paneling in private homes where kitchens are designed with high ceilings.

"Armstrong"

A modern way of finishing. It consists of an aluminum frame into which standard plasterboard modules are inserted. The good thing about the suspended structure is that do not require additional leveling of the rough ceiling and “hides” numerous wires and pipes from prying eyes.

In my opinion, the Armstrong system ceilings look too “office-like”. This type of decoration is difficult to achieve for an apartment.

The design method will become justified in modern design.In this case, some modules are replaced with large lamps or translucent “squares”.

"Griglyato"

Another “new” way of decorating indoor ceilings. More often it can be found in shops and cafes. The structure looks like a lattice with medium-sized squares covering the ceiling.

I note that such a ceiling looks attractive, but only in large rooms. If your kitchen is 6 sq. m. in an ordinary Khrushchev - this method is not for you.

Nevertheless, in private houses and country houses they often use similar designs. Sometimes, for a stylized rustic setting, a material that imitates natural wood is selected.

All of the above ceiling finishing methods are suitable for kitchen areas. However, I advise you to soberly assess the capabilities and furnishings of the room. For small kitchens it is better to choose traditional finishing methods. They will emphasize the style, but will not distract attention from the main accents.