How to hem a clapboard ceiling. Instructions for lining the ceiling with clapboard

You can make a living room cladding from anything, fortunately, the market provides a huge selection. It's just a matter of personal preference and price. One desire to independently repair the ceiling will not be enough, since you will need a special tool and at least the slightest idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe repair work. The lining itself is a fairly easy-to-use material, which means that its installation will not be difficult for a real man.

Preparatory work before plating

You can not immediately sheathe the ceiling with clapboard. First you need to select and purchase finishing material, fasteners and missing tools. And, of course, you can not do without preliminary cleaning of the surface, preparation and insulation.

But let's get it right. First you need to choose a high-quality, and most importantly durable material, which also suits your taste.

Variety of lining

Clapboard made of wood

Cladding panels have a certain structure for their convenient fixation. All bars are mounted using grooves and ridges, which are assembled like a puzzle. Therefore, it is important to choose a material that will have an ideal shape and not have traces of defects.

Wood panels are divided into categories:

• The category "Extra" is assigned to materials made from the highest grade of raw materials, do not have knots and dark spots. This category is the most expensive;
• Category "A" includes all the same high-quality bars, but with a small number of knots. A kind of union price-quality. At the same time, the prices for such goods are quite acceptable;
• Category "B" is best used in rooms that do not require close attention - recreation areas in the country, balconies, loggias;
• Category "C" - these are panels from the cheapest types of wood with knots and dark spots.

Healthy! The best materials for upholstery are made of such trees: pine, linden or cedar. This is a classification of wood flooring. But lining the ceilings with clapboard is more diverse, PVC materials can also be attributed to it.

plastic panels

PVC panels are divided into:

• Seamless panels. Their design and ridged sheathing technology makes it possible to make the ceiling as smooth as possible with a barely noticeable seam. Most often, in this case, panels of greater width are used in order to reduce the number of visible seams. In the photo you can clearly see the quality of the panels;

• Panels with marked seam. In appearance, they are similar to a lining made of wood. However, such a lining does not need to be pre-treated with anything;

Before sheathing the ceiling with plastic clapboard, you need to pay attention to some points in working with PVC panels:

• By itself, the plastic has a fairly flexible structure and hides surface defects well. But such panels should not be subjected to constant stress, since subsequently cracks form, which cannot be removed in any way;
• has high moisture resistance, but the sun's rays are harmful to it. If the sun constantly hits such a ceiling, then over time it will lose its original appearance.

MDF panels

Mounts on wood products and MDF are similar to each other, so the ceiling filing is done in the same way as with wooden blocks.

The next step after choosing wood panels

When all the facing material is purchased, it must be prepared. You can not immediately proceed to the sheathing of the room.

• Immediately after purchasing the materials, they must be removed from the packaging and laid out separately from each other;
• It is recommended to lay out the panels on wooden blocks or just a flat dry surface;
• Wooden panels must be dried beforehand. No one can guarantee the complete absence of moisture in the product.

Advice! The optimal time for drying wooden materials is 1 quarter.

Be sure to use these tips, since it is possible to sheathe the ceiling with clapboard for many years only if the humidity of the room and wood is equal. Otherwise, there will always be a possibility of deformation of the skin.

Note! Plastic and MDF panels do not need to dry. Prior to installation, the materials should be kept for no more than three days in a warm place.

We start installation

First you need to stock up on a special tool:

• Perforator, drill or drill. If the room has a concrete ceiling, then you need to use a drill with a diameter of 6-8 millimeters.
• Electric screwdriver or a screwdriver for screwing in self-tapping screws. Such a device will greatly speed up and simplify the cladding process.
• Jigsaw or hacksaw for cutting panels to desired dimensions. Suitable for wood, plastic and MDF.
• Construction tape measure.
• Building level for the most even finish.

Advice! If the necessary tool is not at home and, most likely, it will not be useful in the future, then in specialized hardware stores there is a tool rental service. For use, you will need not only to pay, but also to leave some kind of document or other pledge.

Now you can safely get to work. The following is an instruction: how to properly sheathe a ceiling with a clapboard with your own hands and using the above recommendations.

Preparatory stage of work:

• clear the ceiling from dust, dirt and even plaster, as it often crumbles;

• Draw Markup to build a crate. Immediately determine the direction in which the lining will go. The choice should be made in favor of the direction in which there will be no inter-end joints between the panels;

Note! Wood materials are not as durable as metal structures. If the choice is made in favor of a tree, then before installation it must be treated with additional means for protection. But it is impossible to completely get rid of the likelihood of rot or mold over the years, since moisture can accumulate there at any time.

• If you are the owner of a house or cottage, then be sure to lay a heat-insulating layer in the ceiling. Profile racks are installed at a distance of 50-60 centimeters from each other and a heater is placed in this space. In apartments, this should not be done;
• The crate is attached to the ceiling with dowel-nails. The depth of the fittings is selected according to the thickness of the frame;

• Fasteners must be installed at a distance of no more than 50 centimeters. If the ceiling is sheathed with eurolining, the distance of the fasteners is halved. This is due to the greater weight and thickness of the material.

Preparatory work is a very important step towards a beautiful ceiling, which, at the same time, will last for many years. At this stage, it is important to make the surface perfectly smooth and even.

Installation of lining on the structure

Installing panels on the crate is a fairly simple task and does not require the use of special knowledge. It is desirable if you have an assistant in this matter. Then lining of any length will be installed quickly and efficiently.

• The first bar should be firmly fixed to the wall.

• Subsequent rows of panels are inserted into the grooves of the previous ones. Each panel must be fixed in place of the lathing.
• Holes for lighting fixtures and pipes are measured during direct installation, so as not to be mistaken and not to do too much.

To make the ceiling perfect, panel fasteners should be inserted at the junction of the groove and ridge. Thus, the caps of the screws will not be visible. If nails are used for sheathing, then their hats are cut off with a special tool. Subsequently, wax must be applied to the attachment points.

Before sheathing the ceiling with plastic, openings are made in all panels. A drill is used for this (necessarily small diameter), which will not spoil the surface of the panel.

• Before you sew up the ceiling with clapboard, conduct a thorough check of the electricity and communications in the ceiling. If problems are found after the installation of the cladding, then damage and defects may remain when it is removed;
• If the sheathing is made of wooden material, then stainless steel fittings are better suited, for example, since rust will not appear from it. In the case of plastic, you can use any fasteners, as it is easy to clean;

• In no case should you start installation if the room temperature is below 10 degrees. Also, do not work in a damp room;
• It will be useful to isolate the lining in places of contact with the wiring.

Operation of lining

If you use wooden materials for the ceiling, then they must first be coated with an antiseptic, and then with paints and varnishes to protect against ultraviolet radiation and other harmful effects.

Do-it-yourself ceiling sheathing with plastic clapboard also provides for some care measures:

• Cleaning the surface from accumulating dust and dirt;
• Treatment of chips and scratches with special wax.

In the case of MDF panels, only moisture should be avoided. Its percentage in the room should not exceed 75%.

Output

The article describes in detail and step by step how to hem the ceiling with a clapboard with your own hands. We advise you to watch the video in the article - it shows the process more clearly.

For several years, lining has been used to finish the ceiling surface. Various ways of laying panels will allow you to transform the room and create a unique original interior. At the same time, it is easy to make a ceiling from a lining on your own if you choose high-quality materials and follow the correct sequence throughout the work.

How to make a ceiling from a lining with your own hands

Choice of materials and tools

The decorative ceiling consists of a frame base and facing material. For mounting the frame, a bar made of wood or a metal profile is used. The base is attached to the walls around the perimeter of the room and to the base surface.

Photo of the frame for fastening the lining

If the lining on the ceiling will be installed to a wooden frame, choose a beam with a thickness of 20x40, 40x40 or 50x50 mm. To make the frame even, wooden or plastic wedges are used, and suspensions to the draft ceiling are mounted on anchor bolts, the beams are fixed to them with self-tapping screws. The lining is attached to the brackets of a construction stapler, self-tapping screws with press washers or special clips, which are used mainly for mounting plastic panels.

If you plan to build a metal frame, you need to purchase:

• galvanized steel profiles;
• suspensions;
• anchor bolts and self-tapping screws for metal;
• connectors.

In addition to materials, the following set of tools will be required for work:

• hammer;
• perforator;
• screwdriver;
• water level;
• tape measure, marker or pencil;
• scissors for metal for cutting a metal profile.

For the manufacture of decorative lining, metal, natural wood, plastic, aluminum or MDF are used. Wooden and MDF panels will support the interior of a wooden house, plastic lining is suitable for finishing a bathroom or kitchen, and slatted structures will help create a modern interior. Based on the functionality of the room, choose the appropriate type of cladding panels.

To make the ceiling beautiful and stable, you need to properly prepare. The cladding will cover the base base, but you still have to remove the old finish from the ceiling.

If there are cracks or other problem areas, they are sealed with a composition of sand and cement, or filled with a special putty. At the final stage of preparation, the ceiling surface is coated with an antifungal primer, which will provide reliable protection against mold.

In private houses, insulation of the floor is additionally organized. For this, different materials are used, which are glued to the base or placed in the cells of a pre-assembled frame, and covered with facing panels from above.

Frame installation

markup

Regardless of what material it is planned to build a decorative ceiling from, the structure must be even. This will require high-quality markup.

First, the level of the future ceiling is determined. An even horizontal line is applied to the walls using an upholstery cord. Ceiling height depends on two factors:

• room height;
• whether lighting devices are supposed to be built into the design, and what their dimensions will be.

Depending on the height of the lamp, they additionally step back from the ceiling: for diodes - by 4 cm, for chandeliers or spotlights - by 7 cm or more.

If after a while the lining “goes in waves”, then the installation is not mounted correctly. The step of fastening the ceiling profiles depends on what material is used for lining the ceiling from the lining: wooden or plastic panels, MDF boards.

Parallel lines are drawn under the profiles on the base surface. The first and last - 30 cm from the wall, the rest - every 60 cm (for plastic) and every 100 cm (for wood or MDF).

If wooden beams are chosen as the basis for the frame, installation is carried out as follows:

1. first, the tree is covered with a layer of protective impregnation;
2. the bars are fixed in a perpendicular arrangement to the decorative panels;
3. if the ceiling is supposed to be additionally insulated, then regardless of the type of lining, the distance between adjacent ceiling beams is reduced to 60 cm;
4. two beams are mounted on opposite sides of the room with indents of 30 cm from the walls, the plane is verified with a level;
5. the rest of the bars are fixed along the marked lines. If the thickness of the bars turns out to be different, to ensure an even horizontal line, wooden dies are placed under them;
6. the timber is fixed to the floor with driven dowels, anchors or screws;
7. then pull the fishing line, install the remaining elements of the frame.

To make the base reliable, you can lay transverse bars that will increase the rigidity of the structure. Or to carry out additional strengthening in the places of installation of ceiling lamps. When the frame is ready, electrical wires are brought to the points where the devices are located.

The metal frame is built according to the same rules as when sheathing the ceiling with plasterboard:

• a guide profile is attached to the horizontal line along the perimeter with dowels and self-tapping screws;
• on opposite sides, 30 cm from the walls, ceiling profiles are fixed to the ceiling using adjustable U-shaped hangers. Suspension mounting step - 60 cm;
• a nylon thread is pulled under the frame, along which the remaining elements are mounted. If differences are obtained, the height is adjusted with suspensions;
• additionally reinforce the frame with jumpers mounted using crab-type crosses;
• lead the cable under the lamps.

Clapboard lining

The lining for the ceiling made of solid wood or MDF is attached to the frame in the same way:

• first, the lining strip is cut to the required length so that 5 mm of free space remains from the panel to each wall. Then, when the material expands under the influence of adverse factors, the ceiling does not deform. If the walls are uneven, it is better to cut the panels as the frame is facing;
• the first strip along the length is attached to the guide profile, leaving a gap of 3-5 mm on the side. The next panel is brought into the lock of the previous one with a groove at a slight inclination, and pushed into it. To tightly press the lining, tap on the end of the part with a hammer with a rubberized tip. The other side of the plank is screwed to the profile for the lower part of the lock with self-tapping screws (if the frame is made of a metal profile) or nailed (for a wooden beam base);
• when using self-tapping screws, even before installing the lining on the locking part of the strip, holes for fasteners are pre-drilled. If you do this under the ceiling, the lining may break off. When using nails, additional finishing is used so as not to damage the front side of the sheathing material;
• as the cladding is carried out, the cable is pulled out under the devices, drilling holes in the panels. Thus, they advance to the opposite wall. The last strip is driven into the lock using small wedges driven between the panel and the wall surface.

Often the extreme bar has to be cut in width. An incision on MDF panels or plastic lining is made along the entire length on both sides, then the part is carefully broken. To cut a lining made of solid wood, use a hacksaw or an electric jigsaw.

Lining made of plastic is mounted in the same way as from solid wood, leaving gaps from the wall of 3-5 mm. But first, a U-shaped groove is attached around the perimeter, which will hide the ends of the strips of material.

This groove either forms part of the plinth, or is represented by a collapsible design of parts in the shape of the letter "L". The first part is fixed after the frame is installed, and the second, when the ceiling is completely sheathed with plastic.

Since the evenness of the structure is already set at the installation stage, during the sheathing, you should try to push the panels as tightly as possible into the groove in order to eliminate the formation of gaps.

How to fix false beams to the ceiling from the lining

Photo of the ceiling from the lining with beams

The use of false beams in the interior is a common type of finish that is used by designers to emphasize different styles and directions. Beams are made of solid wood, plastic, polyurethane, etc. When choosing a suitable product, it is necessary to take into account the reliability of the supporting structure to which the elements will be attached. So, products made of natural wood are heavy, so in the places where the beams are attached, it will be necessary to further strengthen the frame.

It is better to choose polyurethane beams, hollow inside, painted to look like natural wood. They weigh lighter, and will look no worse than natural wood. At the same time, they are well combined with the ceiling from the lining.

In general, beams are not difficult to attach. The main thing is to follow the sequence in the work:

1. side and bottom elements should fit snugly together. To do this, use a planer, with which the end parts of the beams are adjusted. Places of incisions are rubbed with fine-grained sandpaper;
2. special wedges for beams are made of wood. In this case, the wedge must exactly repeat the shape of the beam cavity (trapezoid);
3. during marking, control lines are additionally drawn on the side of the beam to provide a guide to the wedges;
4. wedges are installed in the places of the intended location of the beams, screwed onto dowels and screws in increments of 1 m;
5. in the places where the beams are attached to the walls, a little glue is applied to the surface of the base. This will not only provide additional reliability, but also a snug fit of the product, as a result of which it will be possible to eliminate the formation of cracks;
6. a false beam is put on a wedge, screwed with self-tapping screws, the heads of the self-tapping screws are closed with decorative overlays or brackets;
7. if the beam is short, it is joined to the next one, the joint is also masked with a decorative element.

If desired, you can mount original lighting in the beams. To do this, the wiring of the electric cable is made in the cavity of the beam, using a protective sheath, having previously made holes in the cavity of the wedge-beams. For polyurethane products, the power of the devices is chosen no more than 50 watts.

Final stage

Do-it-yourself installation of lining on the ceiling does not end only with sheathing. Additionally, the gaps between the ceiling surface and the walls are decorated with a plinth along the perimeter, which is attached to liquid nails, clips or self-tapping screws if the fillet is made of wood.

When you need to give the decorative ceiling a different shade, the lining is varnished or stained with the desired color. But it is better to do this before attaching the cladding to the frame base.

Lining in a modern interior style is in demand, as the trend towards natural (wood, MDF) and economical (plastic) materials is gaining momentum.

For the manufacture of wooden lining, different tree species are used:

• Pine. A distinctive feature is soft brown shades;
• spruce is inexpensive. But at the final stage it is better to paint the sheathed ceilings with varnish to express the surface structure;
• larch is a durable, beautiful material that endures moisture.

The white color of the surfaces is combined with different directions in the interior. For coloring choose oil or acrylic compositions.

Combinations of diagonal stripes of eurolining will make the room sophisticated. Add variety to other decorative elements. For example, moldings or illuminated beams.

Even a plastic lining with a suitable texture and pattern will look unusual and original. Combining the shades of the panels, it will turn out to divide the space into zones.

Designers have come up with many tricks with which the room will acquire an individual character:

• narrow and long strips of lining will visually expand the spatial boundaries of the room;
• strict lines will suit any style;
• if you lay the panels in the form of a lattice, you can reproduce the imitation of beams;
• plastic lining looks great when panels of different widths are used for lining the ceiling;
• the white shade of the ceiling in tandem with golden or silver color will add luxury to the room;
• a rack ceiling will look good in the direction of minimalism or hi-tech. The surface looks no less original, where clapboard lining is combined with painting.

Clapboard ceilings are trimmed not only in country houses, but also in city apartments. The main condition is that in order to obtain a unified interior, you need to maintain one style and choose materials that will be combined with each other.

Video how to fill the lining on the ceiling, drawing squares

How and how to sheathe the ceiling, so that it is not only beautiful, but also practical, and, if possible, environmentally friendly, is of interest to many. From the variety of finishes, experts distinguish clapboard sheathing, a material that is one of the most common ways to finish the ceiling.

Peculiarities

The origin of the name of the building material is interesting. Previously, transport wagons were sheathed with wooden slats, which then began to be used in interior decoration. So there was a generalized name for a wooden material.

Its main feature is naturalness. The room, in which the ceiling is finished with wooden clapboard, breathes. A natural microclimate is formed in it due to such a property of wood as absorbing moisture when it is in excess and releasing it when it is deficient.

Distinctive features are:

• naturalness and naturalness;
• durability and reliability in use;
• heat and sound insulation;
• security;
• resistance to decay processes;
• ease of care;
• ease of installation;
• originality of appearance;
• complete safety for health;
• a great opportunity to hide communications.

Wooden lining is the ancestor of such products as metal and plastic lining. A feature of all types is its shape and installation. A classic of the genre - wood paneling is suitable for finishing various surfaces, including the ceiling. The existing drawback - weak moisture and heat resistance is easily eliminated today. The necessary impregnations will easily cope with this problem.

The plastic version of the ceiling sheathing is primarily budgetary. Produced by seamless technology, attractive and graceful. However, it has a number of serious drawbacks. Chief among them is its fragility. Over time, it loses its snowy whiteness, fades and turns yellow. Subjected to mechanical stress and temperature reactions.

Lining, made of sheet steel and aluminum, is more often used in the decoration of the facade of a house, but it can also be used in utility, courtyard buildings. Aluminum product is almost forever, which can not be said about the analogue. Inexpensive material - short-lived. Minor damage to the protective layer leads to an irreversible process - damage to thin metal.

Due to the many types of lining, it is suitable for finishing ceilings in rooms with different operating requirements and aesthetic requirements.

How to choose material?

There are many manufacturers of this material, but the quality of the products sometimes wants to leave the best. In order not to make a mistake in the acquisition, you should carefully examine it at the time of purchase. Pay attention to every little thing.

Packaging - you should be alerted if the lining is sold packed in a film. This fact indicates the low quality of the goods, since the seller is not allowed to tear the film and pull out the panel for inspection. Also foil-covered panels are exposed to humidity due to lack of ventilation. This packaging negatively affects the quality of even first-class materials.

If possible, scrupulously check the plate itself. A slight curvature jeopardizes the result of the work performed. It is better to refuse such a product. First, there will be difficulties during installation. Secondly, even after mounting it, there is no guarantee that it will last a long time.

If visual inspection is beyond doubt, inspect the surface. Shear waves may appear on the board. The most thorough inspection is necessary for docking structures (grooves and ridges). In no case should they contain chips or cracks.

It is desirable to have a clip for inspection that can detect waves. If any are found, the kleimer cannot be installed as needed. Please note that the assembly is easy when trying to connect the individual panels.

Be sure to use the device, if one is available in the store, to measure the humidity of the lining. Take the time to examine your purchase - this will serve as a guarantee of the final result.

When choosing a finishing material, you need to have an idea of ​​​​its specification. Wooden lining is divided into four quality categories. They have significant differences. It is impossible to choose a quality material without paying attention to them.

• Class A products fully suitable for ceiling cladding. Errors are possible here, such as resin stains (no more than two), non-through cracks (one or two), one knot is allowed.
• Class "B"- relatively good material. Its use in residential areas is undesirable due to aesthetic characteristics. This is an increased number of blind cracks, knots and resin stains.
• Class "C" products is of poor quality. It is used for facing only outbuildings. In this group, the criteria are completely different - falling knots, through cracks, resin pockets. However, this material is not a complete marriage.
• Extra class products characterized by the complete absence of any defects. This is ideal for finishing ceilings.

This classification is a travel star when choosing a wooden lining. The type of wood affects the performance of the manufactured product.

Design

The white ceiling in combination with various materials looks unusual and original. Wall paneling on the ceiling in modern design is popular and in demand, as the trend towards economical materials contributes to the creation of a unique style. And lining is just such a product, characterized by a natural texture, adequate cost and ease of installation.

To create it, various types of trees are used:

• The originality of pine products in soft brown shades attracts customers and at an affordable price.
• Lining made of spruce is an interesting budget material. The final step is painting the surface, since the structure of the tree is not too pronounced.
• The main advantages of larch products are durability, rich shade and expressiveness of wood texture. This breed tolerates moisture well.
• Linden, plastic in origin, has attractive golden hues.

Coniferous types of lining are durable, practical, resistant to moisture. Undesirable in rooms with a constantly high temperature. Since the emitted tarry substances can lead to fire. Deciduous species are processed and tinted.

White color, which is the basis in any style, is perfectly combined with other colors, is able to visually expand the space. Preference is given to oil and acrylic paints. By treating the surface with a solution that protects against moisture and insects, you can extend its shelf life.

Eurolining creates an elegant picture with the help of various combinations of diagonal stripes.

To add variety to the interior of the room, the created individual elements on the ceiling allow - around the chandelier, for example. An interesting note in the interior will be a ceiling made of plastic lining, different in texture and applied pattern. With the help of panels of contrasting colors, zoning of the room is possible.

Designer finds using this material will allow the owner to give a unique and individual character to his home.

• narrow and long panels expand the space;
• designs from lines harmoniously merge into any style;
• a lattice structure with crossed slats creates the image of a ceiling made of beams;
• lining looks great with plates of different widths made of plastic;

• laying MDF panels in different directions, they achieve an excellent imitation of natural wood;
• luxury in decoration is achieved by using white, diluted with gold or silver tone;
• fashionable interiors prefer rack style;
• the combination of wooden and painted ceilings looks spectacular.

There is an opinion about the suitability of such ceilings only on balconies or in country houses. It is erroneous.

In the living room, it is appropriate to use this material in the design of the ceiling. Lacquered strips can transform the surface. It is possible to design the image of beam ceilings as in alpine chalets or hunting lodges. This effect can be achieved by contrasting the color of the finishing elements.

It should be remembered: to get a solid image, you need to decorate the entire interior in the same style.. The painted lining will create a cozy atmosphere for relaxing in the popular Provence style, so necessary in the bedroom. A barely noticeable element of antiquity and unsurpassed charm will be acquired by a combination of forged furniture and lacquered details of the coating.

A more careful choice of such a product will avoid the negative impact on people suffering from allergic reactions to the emitted essential compounds. An ideal room with a lining ceiling would be a kitchen.

An excellent option would also be the design in the style indicated above. Here it is possible to use beige, white, blue tones for the color of the panels. The interior of the situation in the intended image will turn out beautiful. A room with stylish appliances and steel surfaces of household items will look advantageous.

A natural type ceiling will be appropriate in a kitchen with natural stone decor or its imitation. The use of panels painted in a color that matches other objects is suitable for decorating a corridor. Don't lose sight of the extra details and overall look of the interior.

The nursery and the office are designed by analogy. In the nursery, a careful and scrupulous approach to such a coating is also needed. The only room in the house where it is not recommended to install a lining ceiling can be a bathroom.. Excessive moisture may damage the coating.

Payment

Calculating the required amount of this material for finishing the ceiling is easy, but painstaking. And the calculation must be done carefully so that the end result does not bring grief in the form of additional costs (time, money, nerves). It is advisable to purchase goods with some margin. You need to start with a well-defined plan for the direction of fastening the elements. Record all this on the drawing.

With the help of these records, it is easier to carry out the calculation of the consumable product. The ceiling area is calculated elementarily: the width is multiplied by the dyne (as an example - ab - 3x4 = 12). For an accurate calculation, you need to know the dimensions of the selected sheathing material. These data must be indicated on the packaging of the material and comply with state standards. By dividing the ceiling area by the area of ​​​​one board, you will find out how many panels you need.

Online calculator programs will come to the rescue. You only need to know the basic parameters of the panel - width, length, height and thickness. Based on practice, it is noticed that the results of two similar measurements do not have significant differences. The accuracy of measurements will save the budget allocated for repairs, protect against unnecessary trimming. However, do not forget about the rule of rounding up the fractional value and adding 15% of the strategic reserve of material to it.

You can immediately calculate the cost of the material. When buying, you need to know the parameters of the lining and the required quantity. And do not forget about the factors that affect the cost: the price depends on the size of the lining, with an accurate measurement of which it will be possible to purchase the necessary cash. Now it's time to start the installation work.

Mounting

To perform any work, you need to carefully prepare. No special skills are required, there would be a desire. But to assemble a tool, without which nothing will work, you need. You will need several types of building level. No roulette will have to work, as they say, by eye, which is absolutely unacceptable. You need a hammer, a hacksaw, a jigsaw and a screwdriver.

In the event that the crate is made of a metal profile, it is better to use scissors. When installing the skin, use a drill with a percussion mechanism or a puncher with a concrete ceiling. The minimum diameter of the drill is at least 6-7 mm. In terms of time, the sheathing will take a little time if the correct calculation and clear markings are made. There are two types of caracas for mounting panels - wooden and metal. The first option is considered more optimal. It's cheaper and easier to work with.

Wooden crate will require:

• beam 4x4 cm, respectively, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ceiling;
• brackets;
• wooden or plastic wedges;
• self-tapping screws.

For a metal frame you need:

• metallic profile;
• suspension;
• fasteners;
• self-tapping screws;
• anchors.

If necessary, the lining should be dried before installation. Clean the ceiling itself from dirt, dust and old plaster. Find key cue points using a level. The first will be the lowest point of the ceiling, which is transferred to all walls and connected along the perimeter with one line. These are the reference points for the crate bars.

A small nuance: in places where the guides did not fit to the ceiling, use wedges.

Ceilings with such sheathing do not tolerate differences in height and distortions. The crate is attached to dowels. The fastening distance between the bars depends on the material from which the lining is made. Having mounted the frame, you can begin the decoration itself. It is advisable to do this work together.

• The first panel is fixed to the wall with a spike. Boards must be fixed strictly perpendicular to the crate.
• Before fixing with a level, correct its position.
• The second track, firmly inserted into the grooves of the first, strengthen in the place where the frame lies.
• All other panels are attached in the same way. As practice suggests, the last board often has to be cut. To make the seam less visible, place it away from the general view. During installation, immediately measure the holes for lighting fixtures and communications. You need to score carefully.
• The finished ceiling is decorated with a plinth made of wood around the entire perimeter. It is advisable to varnish the wooden lining and baseboards. A paint option is also possible.

In creating comfort in the house, an important role is played by the lining of the ceiling.

To keep it in its original state for a long time, remember:

• it is not recommended to wet it;
• use a vacuum cleaner or a dry cloth for cleaning;
• spots that appear are treated with a weak solvent;
• masters advise periodically treating the surface with antiseptics and fire retardants;
• it must be fixed very carefully;
• give preference to natural materials.

The ceiling of eurolining can be made both in a brick house and in an apartment. It is necessary to take only high-quality eurolining and mount it, following the step-by-step instructions.

You can choose a material that has patterns. This option is most suitable for an attic or a loggia, it will also look advantageous in the country.

Mirror lining looks stylish. You can put family photos on it. In this case, it must certainly be wide.

When laying, it is necessary, first of all, to correctly set the landmarks. Thus, it will be easier to hem the lining with your own hands. It is necessary to lay the material tightly, carefully join it. Then it is important to nail the lining so that the lining will serve you for many years.

Beautiful examples in the interior

Wooden cross beams on the ceiling make the room visually wider. Also, such a ceiling covering looks very stylish and interesting.

This ceiling covering fits perfectly into any style of interior. You can pick up all sorts of beautiful decor elements for it.

The ceiling covering from the lining does not load the room at all.

Beautiful examples of the design of wooden ceilings in the interior, you can see in this video.

Ceiling surface cladding is a construction event, to which high requirements are initially imposed. This is due to the characteristics of the materials used and the fact that in most cases, a homeowner who decides to make the ceiling sheathing on his own will need experience and the availability of specialized tools. Regardless of the type of materials used, the ceiling cladding technology is generally similar and involves the arrangement of the frame and its subsequent cladding. However, the materials used in the process of finishing ceilings are different, and their choice is determined by the characteristics of a particular method of finishing. Despite the fact that carrying out finishing activities using most methods requires certain skills of a specialist in this field, there are those that are available to everyone, including beginners, and the most common of them is clapboard ceiling lining. It is widely used on construction sites, being the material of choice in the process of both external and internal finishing work. The World Wide Web offers a lot of information on this topic, however, this article, being the most complete and structured, will most effectively answer the question: “How to sheathe a clapboard ceiling?”.

Clapboard ceiling: the main types of material

Despite the fact that the construction market provides the consumer with the freedom to choose among a variety of inexpensive polymeric materials for interior decoration that have won the trust of developers, today there are many true connoisseurs of natural wood. The commitment of craftsmen to the use of this material is due to its aesthetic characteristics, environmental safety and ease of use, and there are legends about the unique woody aroma in a room where the ceiling is lined with clapboard, in the literal sense of the word. In addition, the thermal insulation characteristics of wood make it possible to create a balanced microclimatic environment in a room where the ceiling is lined with clapboard.

Wooden lining: material specifics

The lining is a facing board, the specificity of which lies in the tongue-and-groove fixation system. In the last century, it was used only for lining wagons, for which it got its name, and later became a material widely used for both exterior and interior decoration. In the post-war years, being one of the most budget options, lining was the only available finishing material. Over the past decades, lining not only has not lost its former popularity, but has also established itself as a reliable facing material. Subsequently, along with the advent of new technologies for the manufacture of lining, the scope of its application has expanded significantly.

The production of lining is a multi-stage process, including the manufacture of an edged board with its subsequent industrial drying, the application of tongue-and-groove joints, careful grinding of material surfaces and, finally, sorting of finished products. These features of production determine the advantages of the material, such as the possibility of obtaining a strong connection of panels without gaps, an attractive appearance, and therefore the material does not need additional processing, and its decorative characteristics are much higher than operational ones.

There are various classifications of natural lining, suggesting the division of the lining in accordance with a variety of features. Among them are the quality of the finished product, the type of wood used for the production of lining, and the scope of its use, and other equally relevant parameters. Let us consider in more detail the most common classifications.

Ceiling from lining photo

For the manufacture of lining, the following types of wood are used:

• Noble wood species, among which oak and ash deserve special attention;
• Soft breeds - among them alder and linden;
• Universal species - spruce and pine (in this case, the thickness of the profile is 12.0 x 25.0 mm, width - 90.0 x 150.0 mm and length up to 6 m).

In accordance with the scope of use, several types of lining are also distinguished:

• "Evrovagonka" - a type of lining, more often exported to European countries and characterized by a smooth front surface and the presence of an in-depth tongue-and-groove system;
• "American" - a kind of lining, using which you can imitate overlapping, popular in America;
• "Panel lining" - a type of material, the appearance of which has obvious similarities with a bar;
• "Block House" - a profile that has external similarities with a rounded beam.

Another classification of wood panels involves their separation depending on quality:

• "Extra" - panels included in this category are characterized by high quality, the absence of dark spots and knots, which leads to the highest cost of the material;
• Category "A" - small knots can be found on the surface of the panels included in this group, which significantly affects the price of this material and makes it affordable for most buyers;
• Category "B" - panels of medium quality, the most suitable for finishing work in the country, balcony or recreation center;
• Category "C" - low-grade panels, the surface of which is characterized by a large number of dark spots and knots.

Important! Among the variety of wooden panels, experts recommend giving preference to products made from cedar, aspen or linden. However, for ceiling sheathing, you can use not only wooden, but also plastic panels.

Plastic panels: a brief description

The traditional classification of plastic panels involves their division into seamless panels and panels with a marked seam, as a result of which the surface of the ceiling is characterized by an appearance similar to a wooden covering.

Important! Unlike wooden lining, plastic panels do not need additional processing, which must be carried out before or after finishing the ceiling with lining. This is due to the initial practicality of plastic lining and the variety of its colors, which allows you to choose a plastic lining that imitates a wooden surface.

• Seamless plastic lining characterized by the presence of a hidden tongue-and-groove system, which makes it possible to make the seams almost invisible after the installation of the ceiling covering. Also, in the process of producing seamless lining, the manufacturer focuses on reducing the number of joints between the panels, increasing their width, which is five times the width of traditional panels;
• Plastic lining with a dedicated seam has external similarities with wooden lining, differing from it in that, unlike the latter, it does not need additional processing.

Important! Giving preference to plastic lining, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the main features of PVC panels:

• Although plastic panels are designed to hide existing unevenness in the finished surface, and therefore, they bend easily, excessive stress constantly acting on the panel can lead to cracks. A damaged panel is not suitable for restoration;
• Plastic panels are moisture resistant, however, ultraviolet radiation, constantly affecting the material, can cause it to fade.

MDF panels: specifics of use

There is another type of lining - MDF panels, which are lining made from fiberboard. The production of this variety is based on the method of pressing wood fiber, followed by giving the material the required shape and installing the tongue-and-groove system. If the size and shape of MDF panels are generally standard, then the color scheme has practically no restrictions. The principle of surface sheathing using this material is similar to that when using wooden lining. Due to the fact that one of the disadvantages of MDF panels is low moisture resistance, and constant exposure to moisture can cause them to deform and collapse, lining of this type can only be used in rooms characterized by a low level of humidity, and is not suitable for arranging false ceilings in bathroom or kitchen.

• Wooden lining is a universal material, combined with almost any finishing materials that are relevant today. As for the decoration of country houses, saunas and baths, in this case, lining is the material of choice for finishing events. The owners of apartments also have wooden lining in good standing, it is used for finishing balconies and loggias, as well as for partial or complete finishing of the kitchen or living room.
• If you are seriously thinking about using wood when decorating a room and, in particular, a ceiling, check out this article, which will discuss how to mount the lining on the ceiling so that it is not only reliable, but also stylish and harmonious;
• The ceiling, sheathed with wooden clapboard, should organically fit into a holistic interior concept, combining favorably not only with the floor and furniture, but also with home textiles. This advice will be especially relevant if you plan to decorate the interior in a classic or rustic style;
• So that the surface of the ceiling sheathed with clapboard is not monotonous, it is recommended to install the rails in different directions, which will help create a certain pattern on the ceiling. To increase the decorative effect created, you can use slats or decorative beams of a different color;
• Suspended ceiling - ideal for the living room. For its installation, you can use not only a long board, but also ready-made modules. The panels used for mounting a false ceiling in the living room can be decorated with carvings, paintings or stained glass windows - thanks to the use of modern technologies, manufacturers offer a lot of options.

What to do if you have purchased a wooden lining?

After you have purchased a wooden lining, experts do not recommend immediately proceeding with the installation of the ceiling. In this regard, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the following tips for maintaining the original quality of the material:

• First of all, it is necessary to release the purchased lining from the packaging;
• Next, the panels are carefully laid out on a flat surface, it is better if they are wooden boards;
• Before proceeding with the installation of the ceiling, wait for the time required for the lining to dry completely. At the same time, it is important to know that the lining must be dried as much as possible, which will positively affect their quality. Drying of the panels must be carried out in the room where the installation is planned.

Important! Experts do not recommend rushing to install the lining on the ceiling and let it dry completely. The most optimal time for complete drying of the lining is considered to be a time period of three months, however, if you cannot wait too long, the time can be reduced to several weeks.

• The importance of this advice cannot be underestimated, since ideally the humidity of the room where the installation will be carried out and the humidity of the panels should match. Otherwise, non-compliance with these recommendations may lead to deformation of the panels. In this sense, the practicality of MDF panels and plastic panels is much higher, since they do not need pre-drying. To carry out the installation of plastic lining on the ceiling, it is enough to leave it for two or three days in a heated room, where work will be carried out and boldly proceed with the installation activities.

Calculation of the amount of material. Required Tools

• The calculation of the required amount of material is a simple but rather laborious undertaking, and its implementation must be carried out at the proper level. Experts advise purchasing material with a certain margin so that there are no unpleasant surprises in the process of work.
• First of all, decide on the direction of fastening of the elements, and then display this on the drawing. It will become your faithful assistant in the correct determination and calculation of the required amount of material;
• If the area of ​​​​your room is calculated according to the scheme 2.5 x 3.3 m, purchase a material 3 m long and fasten in a width of 2.5 m, trimming the material by 50 cm, which will go to waste. If you choose a different placement, you will have to grind part of the element, which will be noticeable after the installation is completed;
• In the process of considering the width of the configuration, it is important to remember the groove that runs along the edge of each part.

In order to make a ceiling from a lining with your own hands, you will need the following set of tools:

• Drill, screwdriver and perforator;
• Hacksaw, as well as scissors for metal;
• Hammer;
• Roulette;
• Building corner and building level;

To make a wooden frame, prepare a beam, the thickness of which is calculated based on the features of the chosen design, but its cross section should not be less than 20 mm. In the case of installing additional insulation, its thickness must be added to the thickness of the timber.

Important! In the case of installing additional insulation, the material should also be taken with a margin. During installation, the insulation should not be pressed excessively - its fastening should be carried out freely, without additional clamping, since in the case of rigid fastening, the insulation will lose its properties.

If you are planning to install a ceiling from a wooden lining on a metal profile, be prepared for the fact that the costs will increase. In addition to the main material, additional elements will be required:

• Profile UD, which is fastened around the perimeter of the entire room;
• Profile CD, which acts as the basis of the frame;
• Crabs, which are a cruciform mount and U-shaped fasteners;
• Self-tapping screws.

Important! Despite the fact that some craftsmen prefer to fasten the lining with a stapler or nails, motivating this by the speed of the method. However, this fastening is considered insufficiently reliable, and therefore, experts recommend using proven self-tapping screws.

Lining the ceiling with clapboard: step by step instructions

Ceiling frame installation

During the installation of the frame, it is important not to rush and follow all the recommendations, since in case of a violation of the arrangement of the elements, the geometry of the entire structure will be disturbed, which subsequently cannot be corrected.

In accordance with the instructions, first of all, they find the lowest corner in the room and, adding to it the height of the timber and the thickness of the lining, put a mark on this place and transfer it to other planes in the room. To facilitate this task, it is recommended to use a hydraulic level;

The resulting marks are connected with a nylon thread and the resulting level is beaten off on the walls in the room.

Important! If you use wood during the installation of the frame, pre-treat it with an antiseptic that will protect the material from mold and rot. This work is recommended to be done in advance, as the material must dry out. The method of processing, as well as its terms, are indicated by the manufacturer of the antiseptic composition on the package.

To ensure the fastening of the lining to the ceiling, prepare a flat base surface on which the cladding will be fastened.

To do this, fasten straight bars with a cross section of 40 x 40 mm around the perimeter, constantly monitoring the water level;

To carry out their adjustment, use wooden plates of various thicknesses, which must be placed at the points where the bars are attached to the supporting ceiling panels;

After you have screwed in all the screws, a solid base is formed on the ceiling, which is limited by the surface of the bars;

If you are dealing with a concrete floor, before attaching the lining, take the following steps:

Install the dowels 8 x 40 mm, for which it is necessary, using a carbide drill, drill a hole 40-50 mm deep and insert the dowel. Next, using a drill with a diameter of 5 mm, drill through the bars at the installation sites of the dowels;

Using a cord, beat off the lines on the ceiling along which the intermediate bars of the crate will be fastened, which should be located at a distance of 0.6 mm from each other.

Important! Due to the fact that even at the stage of installation of the facing surface there is a possibility of an error leading to a violation of flatness and the appearance of noticeable unevenness, it is recommended to use a fishing line stretched along the marked lines. This will eliminate the use of the building level.

To install the inner part of the crate, you will need an assistant who will hold the bars as close as possible to the stretched fishing lines and, if necessary, lay the adjustment plates. At this time, you will drill and screw the bars.

Important! If you are faced with the need for additional insulation, install block and roll thermal insulation materials between the lathing bars, over which you need to stretch a vapor barrier film that prevents the lathing from contacting moisture.

Lining the ceiling with clapboard: how to fix the facing material

• The next stage is lining the ceiling with clapboard in a wooden house.
• This stage is not particularly difficult, but despite this, you will need an assistant. If you are using long panels, this is a must.
• Take the first panel and, attaching it tightly to the wall, fix it;
• The next panel is inserted into the groove to the previous one and fixed at the location of the crate;
• If it is planned to install holes for fixtures and pipes, they are drilled in the course of work, which eliminates the possibility of errors;
• If, in the process of lining the ceiling with clapboard in a wooden house, you manage to make fasteners at the place where the ridge enters the groove, you will get a truly harmonious ceiling covering by hiding the self-tapping screws;
• If you are lining the ceiling with plastic panels, all the necessary holes must be drilled in advance, eliminating the risk of surface damage.

Important! Make sure in advance that all communications and electrical wiring are not damaged, since dismantling the surface is highly undesirable. As fasteners, use those made of stainless materials, which will avoid the appearance of stains from rust.

Important! During operation, take into account the temperature and humidity of the room where the installation will be carried out. In case of temperature below +10 degrees and high humidity, it is recommended to postpone installation activities.

Incredibly, it’s easy to hem the ceiling with a clapboard yourself! Just a few efforts, a little time, a little knowledge and you're done. Indeed, the installation of finishing materials is not difficult. It is enough to have a good assistant next to you, because it will not work to install it alone.

In rooms, as a rule, ceilings are not sheathed. But the kitchen, bathroom, veranda - these are just the rooms where it will be most appropriate.

Having determined the room, let's talk about the materials and tools that we will need.

Tools and materials

To sheathe the ceiling from the lining with your own hands, you need a frame.

You don’t need to buy expensive tools for do-it-yourself ceiling coverings, because any craftsman will surely have such a tool. We will need:

• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• a hacksaw with small teeth or a jigsaw;
• level;
• perforator or drill;
• hammer.

By the way, the tool can be rented at hardware stores.

The crate can be either metal or wood.

Wooden crate for the home it is most preferable, since panels are easier to attach to it, and it wins in price compared to a metal profile.

Metal crate more commonly used for drywall.

When filing the ceiling with clapboard in the bathroom, it would also be preferable to install a metal frame. This is due to the fact that the deformation of the metal does not occur in a humid room.

To install a frame made of wooden blocks, you need:

• wooden beam 40 * 40 mm;
• brackets, which are fasteners;
• wedges, wooden or plastic, used to install the frame;
• screws for fastening.

To install a metal frame, we will need:

• steel metal profile;
• connecting elements;
• profile hanger;
• anchors and self-tapping screws for metal.

Choosing a material

Now we select directly the panels themselves. They are divided into several types:

• metal,
• plastic,
• wooden,

The principle of attachment is the same. Before you buy, you need to decide which room we will sheathe.

For wet rooms, a bathroom, for example, plastic is more suitable. But for the kitchen and the veranda, the best option would be wooden, given its environmental friendliness and naturalness.

There are many materials for sheathing, and they all differ from each other.

Wooden have four categories, distinguished by the presence of dark spots and knots on their surface.

The fewer spots and knots, the more expensive the material.

As for the choice of the breed from which the panel boards are made, it is better to choose pine, linden or cedar.

Plastic are good for damp rooms, but exposure to direct sunlight causes "fading".

They bend easily, hide the irregularities of the ceiling coverings well, but cracks from constant stress can appear on them.

But the cracks can no longer be restored.

MDF panels should only be used in dry rooms. Moisture can cause damage to the material, their deformation and collapse.

After the purchase, you should not immediately upholster the ceiling with them. The panels must be allowed to rest so that their temperature is equal to the temperature of the room where they will be installed.

Sheathing preparation.

Diagonal trim

Before strengthening the frame, you need to prepare the ceiling covering. The cracks and holes in need to be patched. The crumbling plaster is also removed.

Be sure to treat the surface with a special solution from the fungus, which can form under the skin.

If necessary, we insulate it with penofol or isolon - this is a heat-insulating material based on foil.

Having processed the ceiling covering, we proceed to the frame.

We mount the railings.

Installation of wooden beams:

To begin with, we determine the level at which the crate is mounted.

Then we mark the direction of the bars. The panel must be attached strictly perpendicular to the direction of the timber. It can be mounted vertically, horizontally and diagonally.

Now brackets are attached at the same distance from each other. A wooden beam is attached to the brackets. To level the level of the crate, use wooden wedges.

The crate is installed very evenly, the lining will be stuffed on it. Otherwise, the coating will turn out to be wavy, ugly.

Wooden frame, must be treated with an antifungal agent. This will extend the "life" of the ceiling covering.

Installation from a metal profile:

On the walls, along their perimeter, fasten the metal profile. We fix the hangers.

The main profiles of the frame crate are attached to the suspension itself and the starting profile.

Before fixing the crate, do not forget to adjust the level.

After installing the crate, we proceed to filing the ceiling covering.

Video - how to sheathe the ceiling with your own hands:

Sheathing with nails and clamps

Now let's talk about how to fix the lining to the ceiling. Do it like this:

• the boards are nailed to the crate strictly perpendicularly, directing the panels to the wall with a spike;
• set using a level, attaching it with self-tapping screws;
• the second panel is inserted in such a way that its tongue coincides with the groove of the first and is fixed in the same way as the first, applying a level.
• sew to the end;
• holes are made in plastic panels with a drill before sheathing, thereby avoiding damage to the surface during installation.

The finished coating is decorated with wooden skirting boards around the perimeter, which well hide the gaps of the trimmed lining.

To make the ceiling from the lining look beautiful, you can paint it. And it is better to varnish, and the lining, for example, the contour of the skirting boards, go through the stain of a darker color in relation to the main one, and then with varnish.

Now you can admire the finished beautiful ceiling, made by yourself.

Video - installation of plastic panels:

Cost in rubles

A real work of a professional.

The cost of panels depends on the type of wood, on its species, the quality of drying of the material, the equipment on which the panels are made, on their length.

The panels are divided into three price parameters: high, medium and low.

High- high quality material, made from deciduous softwood species. They are processed according to the European standard. Their price is never less than 310 rubles. per square meter.

Medium- deciduous hardwoods, their price ranges from 215 to 310 rubles. per square meter.

Low- conifers. Their price ranges from 100 to 215 rubles. per square meter.

Calculating the cost of plating work, we calculate the area of ​​the surface to be lined. Facing installation is estimated in the range from 150 to 350 rubles. per square meter. It depends on the complexity of the work and the master performing this work.

Knowing how to sheathe the ceiling with clapboard, using the above information, you can do it yourself. And if you need to hire a master, then you can independently calculate the cost of his work. Good luck!