Which ceiling plates are better to choose for repair in your apartment?

Repair in the apartment is a serious event, so if you do not prepare for it, then there are different problems. You can leave a selection of wallpaper patterns before going to the store, but it's better to decide in advance with the ceiling. The most usual ways of finishing gradually go down in history. Instead of painting it's easier to choose hinged ceilings. There are many options here. Ceiling plates are now made of different materials and will suit any customer. You can pick something up in an economical variant, but also for elite repairs, there are also suitable suspended ceilings.

This option of finishing is very convenient, if the surface of the ceiling is uneven or there are some flaws on it. Armstrong ceiling slabs were widely used in the Russian market. Among the proposals of this company there are finishes for office premises, for apartments and even for workshops with certain acoustic or antibacterial requirements.

On sale there are different models with a coating that provides the necessary properties. Kindergartens or hospitals have special requirements, hygienic ceiling slabs are suitable here. They are treated with a special composition that does not allow bacteria that hit the ceiling to develop. Acoustic panels absorb sound very well, so they are used if sound insulation is necessary. You can also purchase a ceiling that will be decorated with the same material as your apartment. Get an individual design variant.

In addition to the Armstrong ceiling, even more economical options can be found on the market. These are ceiling slabs of Chinese production. They are slightly inferior in quality, but are mostly suitable for technical premises. All suspended ceilings are made in the form of panels of square type. The side of this square may vary slightly, but most often it is 600 mm. The most common and popular version of the plate with a thickness of 12 mm. But you can choose a thinner ceiling, for example, 8 mm. Tiles are fastened to a prefabricated frame. The main work is connected with the marking of the ceiling and fixing the profiles. Placing the panels on the finished metal structure does not take much time. It's just as simple to replace the plate if something has happened to its surface. Just gently remove the damaged tile from the frame, and put the new one on the vacant place.

For finishing the ceilings, you can also choose ceiling panels made of expanded polystyrene. They are light and do not require additional fasteners. They can simply be glued to the ceiling. The advantage of this option will be its cost and the ability to wash. The disadvantages are that if you glue the plate unevenly, you can not change its position. Therefore, it is necessary to mark the surface of the ceiling, starting from its center and go to the edges. From how qualitatively you prepare the ceiling for the sticker of the ceiling slabs, the final result will depend.

The variety of pattern and color, as well as the light weight of the panels, allows you to do all the work on your own. When choosing the appropriate option, pay attention to the drawing and the perimeter of the panel. Ceiling plates are available with or without edges. Therefore, choosing a pattern for your ceiling, consider the option of docking the plates. To give the ceiling a complete look, use a ceiling skirting board. It is also made of foam and easily glued.