In life, there are many things that make us struggle, such as what to wear when going out, what to order at noon, which brand to choose for novice mobile phones ..... and the decoration is even more annoying ~
Andy's hair didn't fall out when his house was renovated. Andy and his parents argued for a long time about whether he wanted a ceiling.
This must also be a concern of everyone. Andy will share his knowledge about ceilings with you today.
0 1 equipped with ceiling bracket: obvious atmosphere.
Families who choose the ceiling are generally considered from the aspects of functionality and aesthetics, because the ceiling can hide pipes and wires, and at the same time make the whole home more layered and sculpted, and more beautiful.
But in fact, not all houses are suitable for suspended ceilings, and the height is preferably above 2.8m m. This kind of high-rise house has a suspended ceiling, which can avoid the empty space and add a visual highlight to the home.
On the contrary, if you want to install the ceiling on high and low floors, the installation effect is likely to become like this (Andy can't look directly at this effect)
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If the budget is enough, you can also choose a flat roof. I wonder if "flat top" is shrimp? There should be Andy's little science popularization here.
Ceiling, divided into flat roof and shaped roof.
The flat top surface is on the same plane, such as spotlights, air duct machines, etc. It's all hidden inside, and there's a clean beauty inside. (The picture below shows the flat top)
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The shape of the top is more complicated, and the top surface may have multiple overlapping levels, and it also contains shapes that produce special effects, such as the upper concave circle and the upper concave lamp groove, which are more decorative.
Objection: There is no more open space.
Some people think that there is no need to set a ceiling. First of all, it saves the budget. The whole house is paved or the ceiling with complex shape, and the materials and labor costs are not cheap; Second, it does not affect the height of the floor and makes the home spacious and bright. Because the house is small, Andy's house has no ceiling except the kitchen and bathroom. )
It is also a good choice to use plaster line without ceiling. Single-layer, double-layer, simple carving, and various styles are also generous and decent.
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In addition, there is actually a saying that there is a partial ceiling, that is, the ceiling is only made where necessary, which will not make the space look too depressed, but also play a certain role in covering up the ugliness, and it will not cost so much, which can be said to satisfy many people's ambivalence.
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This kind of ceiling is mainly used to hide the fuselage and pipes of central air conditioning, fresh air system or air duct machine.
Andy reminds: If you want to install central air conditioning, you have to ensure that the floor height is enough.
The thickness of pipes and drainage space of central air conditioner is about 50mm, and that of conventional indoor unit is 200mm (different models will be different). The ceiling height to be reserved is at least 250mm, which is not high enough. Even if it is only a partial ceiling, it will also have a certain sense of embarrassment.
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As for the kitchen and bathroom, Andy suggested all ceilings. After all, there will be pipes and circuits passing through here, which will be unsightly and unsafe to expose. As for other spaces, we should proceed from the actual situation, and don't always let designers help you design the ceiling ~
Summary of lazy edition
Ceiling (including flat roof and sculpted roof): welcome local tyrants with a floor height of ≥2.8m;
Local ceiling: suitable for families with fresh air system/central air conditioner/fresh air blower, or families who want to cover curtain boxes;
No upper limit: If the floor is high or low and the budget is insufficient, don't do it. It is more generous to walk around the plaster line.
02 ceiling material
Gypsum board: beautiful, suitable for different decoration styles.
The main material of gypsum board is gypsum, which is light in weight, high in strength, fireproof and moth-proof, easy to process and relatively low in price. Gypsum board is usually used to build flat roofs. Many decorative styles of suspended ceilings made of this material are applicable and common.
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If you want the ceiling to be moisture-proof and not easy to crack, it is best to use the combination of waterproof gypsum board+waterproof latex paint+cement-based waterproof putty during construction.
Ps: The joint between the ceiling and the wall is further sealed with neutral mildew-proof silica gel, which can effectively isolate moisture.
Aluminum gusset plate: more common in kitchen and bathroom.
Because pure aluminum is soft, aluminum gusset plates on the market are generally made of aluminum alloy, which is mainly used for ceiling decoration in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Aluminum gusset plate has the advantages of fire prevention, moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, oil smoke resistance, convenient disassembly and easy cleaning, but the disadvantages are poor thermal insulation, high installation requirements, large seam gap and low aesthetics.
Ecological wood: Cheap. You can change it at any time.
Ecological wood is made of resin, wood fiber materials and polymer materials in a certain proportion, and then processed by high temperature, extrusion and molding. Waterproof and anticorrosive, it will be used more on the balcony.
Our common sauna boards and antiseptic wood also belong to ecological wood.
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Andy reminded us that we must choose the color and texture to see if it is in harmony with the wall and the overall style, otherwise it will only be counterproductive.
Integrated ceiling: long service life and high price.
Integrated ceiling is popular in recent years, which is the combination of HUV metal square plate and electrical appliances. Mainly installed in the kitchen and bathroom, integrating lamps, exhaust fans, yuba and other products in a ceiling.
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Its advantages are simple installation, flexible layout and convenient maintenance. Compared with ordinary suspended ceiling, it has higher aesthetics and long service life. Disadvantages can be summed up in one word: expensive!
Summary of lazy edition
Gypsum board ceiling can be made into different shapes and the price is cheap. If you want to be economical, you can choose this one, but the fire resistance and moisture resistance are poor, and the kitchen and bathroom are not suitable.
If the budget is enough, you can choose to install integrated ceiling in the kitchen and bathroom, or choose aluminum gusset plate;
You can't hang the ceiling on the balcony, depending on the demand. If you want a little texture, choose ecological wood. If the balcony is not sealed, there is no need for a suspended ceiling.
About keel
Wooden keel (pine, Chinese fir, etc.). ) and light steel keel are widely used in the market.
Wooden keel is suitable for small space, easy to install and cheap, but it is easy to be damp and moldy, and it is easy to crack the ceiling after shrinkage, expansion and deformation. In addition, although there is a fire retardant coating, the overall fire rating is still not high.
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Light steel keel has the characteristics of moisture resistance, deformation resistance and fire prevention, but due to structural reasons, it will occupy more top space and the price is more expensive than wooden keel.
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Regardless of the price, you can choose light steel keel. If you want to be economical, you can choose the combination of light steel auxiliary keel and wooden keel.