Suspended plasterboard ceiling
The most widespread is the plasterboard ceiling. The main idea is that the ceiling frame is suspended on a “rough” base, then sheet material is attached to the frame, which creates a flat plane for any kind of fine finish.
Advantages and disadvantages of using drywall
Advantages:
The prevalence of the material - the popularity of drywall can be attributed to the advantages. GKL is not difficult to find in the right quantity, and a large number of craftsmen have experience working with this material.
The ability to do the work with your own hands - working with drywall is quite simple on your own. Sheets are cut with a regular knife. For example, it will be difficult to make a stretch ceiling without many years of experience.
Environmentally friendly - drywall consists of a gypsum core and thick cardboard. These components do not have a negative effect on the human body.
The ability to produce complex shapes - the material is well suited for the manufacture of complex multi-level suspended ceilings. GKL will allow you to create bends that cannot be done using other sheet materials (OSB, plywood, etc.)
Relative strength - it is impossible to call a plasterboard coating durable, but compared to stretch ceilings, the material is more resistant to mechanical stress.
High maintainability - patching holes in drywall is possible even without the involvement of a master.
Fire resistance - the material and all elements of the frame are non-combustible materials.
Hidden method of mounting communications - the material hides communications. True, the wiring is mounted in a hidden way, so in the future it will be more difficult to access it.
Flaws:
Poor resistance to mechanical shock loads - drywall on the ceiling can be easily broken when rearranging furniture or cleaning.
Do not be surprised that the strength characteristic fell into both pluses and minuses. This is a relative parameter and it depends on what material to compare with.
Destruction upon contact with moisture - drywall will not be able to protect against leaks from the upper floors. Upon contact with moisture, gypsum swells and cracks - the suspended ceiling will need to be repaired.
Long-term installation - construction work will take 2 - 4 days. At the same time, the installation of a false ceiling must be carried out at the stage of rough work. During the work, a large amount of dust and debris is generated.
Installation does not tolerate mistakes - this can be said about many materials, but this applies especially to drywall. Violation of technology leads to the appearance of cracks and the destruction of the finish. As a result, it will be necessary to eliminate errors and then restore the finishing layer.
Where can I install plasterboard ceilings
Before you make a suspended plasterboard ceiling with your own hands, you should decide whether the room is suitable for installing such a design. Here you need to immediately pay attention to three factors: humidity, room height and temperature.
Gypsum is not afraid of negative temperatures, so it can be used in unheated rooms. Some types of suspended ceiling structures are deprived of this possibility.
Humidity is the weak point of drywall, it cannot be said that the material is not suitable for wet rooms. This is allowed, but subject to certain conditions. In most cases, other materials prove to be more resistant to ceilings in wet areas.
Materials and tools
Drywall is divided into ordinary (GKL), moisture resistant (GKLV) and fire resistant (GKLO). Moisture resistant is suitable for wet areas, usually modified material with additional properties is more expensive.
To form the frame, galvanized profiles will be required. For suspended ceilings, two types of profiles are used: a ceiling guide (PPN, UD) and a ceiling profile for a crate (PP, CD). The profile differs depending on the thickness of the steel. The frame made of 0.3 mm steel bends easily in the hands, so it is better to use material with a thickness of 0.5 - 0.6 mm.
The crate for the ceiling can also be made of wood, but it is more practical to install it on a galvanized profile, as it does not rot and allows you to get an empty space for communications between the drywall and the draft ceiling.
Anchor hangers consist of a stud, which is attached to the ceiling, and a movable part with fastening under the profile. Anchor hangers can be lowered and raised after the profile is fixed on it, the distance between the drywall and the ceiling can be 12 cm.
The sealing (damper) tape serves for soundproofing of the room. It is glued to the back of the guide profiles. It reduces the spread of impact noise through the frame.
Suspended plasterboard ceiling
