A country log house is a special flavor and positive natural energy. The tree does not lose properties after treatment with antiseptic, tinting impregnations, regulates the level of humidity. Walls made of logs, cladding from a block house, lining look good, retain heat. To maintain a comfortable microclimate, the ceiling in a wooden house is also finished with natural materials. They should be no less warm than the walls and consistent with the overall style. Surfaces are not recommended to be sheathed with panels, PVC tiles. Other types of finishes are combined with wooden walls, creating a harmonious image.
Felling shrinks, the amount of deformation depends on the size and type of logs, technology, construction season. To avoid cracks in the cladding, finishing work in the summer building begins in a year. A house built in winter is finished after about 8 months. To the lining of the ceilings in a wooden house begin after the insulation of ceilings, roofs. When choosing a material, the functional features of the room should be taken into account. In the bathroom, rack or tension structures are usually mounted. If the walls are partially decorated with wood, the ceiling surface can be lined with clapboard. To avoid warping, decay and cracks, wood materials are treated with hydrophobic compounds, to create a waterproof barrier coated with wax or varnish. In damp rooms, it is advisable to use softwood lumber. The resinous inclusions protect against decay, create a pleasant fresh smell. Siberian larch and oak are not much exposed to moisture. It does not decay, it maintains stability with increased humidity, the ceiling is made of thermal wood.
Structures of floors and ceilings in a wooden house
The finish is mounted on a rough base, which is attached to the horizontal power structures. Beams made of wood, in addition to the supporting one, can perform a decorative function. They can be sewn up or beat beautifully, made a decoration of the room. Open beams are appropriate in urban styles, country, ethno.
Three types of ceiling structures are suitable for wooden houses.
False ceiling
Installation begins with laying the vapor barrier on the floor beams. The film is overlapped, nailed with staples, glued seams with waterproof tape. On top of the vapor barrier membrane mounted hemming boards, chipboard. Materials are joined on the joists, leave a compensation gap of 5 mm. Wooden lining is hemmed onto a pre-mounted frame. From the attic side between the beams of the overlap, a heater is laid on the vapor barrier, covered with a film on top. Then they lay the attic floor. If the beams are an element of decor, the boards are placed on top, fastened with self-tapping screws.
Floor ceiling
This option is suitable for small rooms, utility rooms with a distance between capital walls of up to 2.5 meters. Boards are fixed on load-bearing walls or on slats nailed around the perimeter of the room. If the beams are open, they are polished, treated with wax, drying oil. From the attic side, a vapor barrier film is laid on the plank base, insulated with roll or bulk materials. The insulation is protected from moisture by a layer of insulation.
Panel ceiling
The design consists of individual shields that are assembled on the ground, raised, mounted on load-bearing beams.
Panel assembly steps:
two beams are placed in parallel at a distance of 0.5 m, the edges abut the rail;
boards 0.6 m long are screwed or nailed in the transverse direction;
a panel resembling a box is turned over, lined with a vapor barrier film;
lay insulation, cover with waterproofing;
panels rise to the installation site.
The panels are heavy, to facilitate transportation to the top and installation, insulation work can be done in the attic. To exclude cold bridges, the space between the panels is filled with insulation, for example, felt with foil. Over the entire length of the room, boards are laid on the boards, nailed to each bar.
To give the panel rigidity, oblique jumpers are installed before lifting to a height, which are then removed.
How to prepare ceiling structures for decoration
Draft ceiling, wooden elements must be protected from mold. Surfaces are treated with water-based antiseptics, after drying, a fire retardant is applied. You can apply complex impregnations that protect against putrefactive processes, fire, insects.
Before covering, the ceiling is insulated from the inside of the room or from the attic space.
Layers of thermal insulation cake:
external vapor barrier;
insulation;
diffuse membrane from domestic fumes.
Thermal insulation and noise canceling materials for the ceiling
For wooden houses, you need to choose light materials, a heavy insulating layer will increase the likelihood of collapse of the ceiling.
Warming options:
Material
The properties
Features
1
Mineral wool
Resistance to fungi, temperature fluctuations, fire, good soundproofing properties. Insulation is not damaged by insects and rodents
The optimum density is 60kg / m3. Thickness - about 10 cm, for cold regions - 22 cm
2
Expanded clay
It does not burn, does not melt, does not rot, is not damaged by rodents. Good shock absorption
The optimal thickness for the middle strip of the country is 10 cm. To create a dense layer, grains of large and small fractions are mixed
3
Ecowool
Biostability, fire resistance, low weight. Well fills shallow recesses, prevents the propagation of sound waves
Layer thickness 20 cm, for Siberia - 45 cm. Without equipment, ecowool is difficult to fluff, consumption increases by 20%
4
Sawdust
Low thermal conductivity. Flammability, slight sound absorption, attract rodents. The mixture of sawdust and cement does not have these disadvantages, but the weight increases
Must be treated with flame retardants and antiseptics. Layer Thickness 20-35 cm
5
Styrofoam
Minimum load on the base, mold stability, resistance to mold, moisture, easy installation. Disadvantages - rodents make nests, combustibility, unnatural origin, slight sound absorption
Joints must be sealed with foam. The thickness of the insulation layer is 5-15 cm
Material Requirement for Ceilings
The ceiling surface is lined with materials that reduce heat loss, prevent the penetration of sounds from the street. Finishing should be light, not emit harmful substances. It is desirable that the casing retains an attractive appearance for a long time, is easily cleaned of dust. Ideally, only wood materials are appropriate on the ceiling of a log house. They complement the walls, do not need frequent updates. The tree is easily processed, suitable for creating ledges, embossed beams, textured compositions. Wood paneling protects against cold and absorbs sounds. Wood ceilings can be used in the children's room. Non-toxic water-soluble antiseptics, oil-wax do not violate the environmental friendliness of materials.
Lighting Features
Wooden surfaces absorb light, therefore, in addition to the general diffusing lamp, the illumination of the walls and ceiling is needed. The tree combines fabric and ceramic lampshades, bus systems, chandeliers with forged parts, wooden elements. There are many lighting options, the house will not resemble a modest village hut. To highlight paintings, decor elements, you can mount halogen spotlights. There are no windows in the hallway so that the room is not dark; pendant lights and sconces are installed. For a visual increase in space choose chandeliers with shades up. In the kitchen in the working area mounted fluorescent lamps. To create a pleasant atmosphere in the area of the dining table use frosted lamps. In the bedroom they create diffusing relaxing lighting, and a sconce is installed for reading.
When wiring, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of a short circuit:
you can not install hidden electrical wiring using PVC boxes and corrugations in the voids of floors, under the skin of the ceiling;
it is safer to lead the cable outside in order to notice and respond to an emergency in time;
for combustible materials, the cable is laid in metal boxes and pipes;
the wiring is made with a copper cable, which slowly oxidizes, is stronger in bending;
wires are chosen with double or three-layer insulation.
Finishing materials and their features
The main task of the decor is to make the surface aesthetic, not to harm the properties of the wooden base. If during construction you use high-quality beams, insulate the ceiling from the attic, then it is enough to sand the wood and varnish. Such design low rooms makes more comfortable, gives high rooms volume. To beams, you can mount lamps, brackets for the TV.
To make additional insulation, use suspended and tension structures. They hide an ugly foundation and communications. When choosing cladding, they are guided by the design direction. Coarse materials are suitable for a loft, rustic style, in classic interiors a smooth texture, wood painting looks better.
Array
Natural material brings a touch of luxury to the room, creates a feeling of stability. The classics do not become obsolete, the lining will not have to be changed in a few years. The ceiling, finished in solid wood, in a wooden house looks beautiful and noble. So that the cladding does not look monotonous, spotlights are mounted in the ceiling structure, make up compositions of fragments of different colors.
Advantages of solid wood paneling:
low thermal conductivity;
healthy microclimate;
decrease in sound power;
reliability in places of fixture;
during operation there are no changes that degrade the aesthetics of the array.
Disadvantages - high weight, tar pockets, knots on the boards.
Plywood
Budget material after processing stain and varnish is transformed, replaces the expensive lining. For the ceilings of a private house, you can choose laminated sheets (FOF). The plywood is fastened with self-tapping screws, on the crate or beams, the holes for the lamps are cut with a jigsaw, the gaps are masked with slats. There are fewer problems during installation than with drywall. The impression of plywood cladding will improve rough beams, decorative skirting boards, geometric contrasts.
Advantages of plywood sheathing:
maintains shape stability;
easy handling and installation;
mechanical strength;
a light weight;
texture similar to natural wood.
For internal cladding, plywood sheets of class E1 are used, which are considered absolutely safe. Even a small formaldehyde emission does not allow the material to be considered environmentally friendly. The second drawback is that the ends of the sheets can delaminate under the influence of moisture, careful priming is necessary.
For decorative finishing, plywood of grade E is suitable, which does not have processing defects, knots, cracks on the surface.
Lining
The thin board is most demanded for a covering of ceilings in a wooden house. The material retains the beneficial properties and beauty of wood. Due to the different arrangement of the rails, you can achieve original effects, adjust the proportions of the room. The transversely laid planks visually expand the space. Longitudinal stripes lengthen the room. For finishing, lining “Extra” is suitable without dark spots and defects or inexpensive grade A boards with a small number of knots. It is advisable to choose untreated lamellas, which you can independently give the desired shade.
In a wooden paneling attracts:
the possibility of implementing various design ideas;
good indicators of heat and sound insulation;
simple installation without the involvement of specialists;
relatively low price.
The weak side of the ceiling from the lining is the risk of deformation of the planks, dimensional instability with changing humidity.
Veneered panels
Affordable finish visually does not differ from natural wood, hides significant flaws in the base surface. The natural veneer decor preserves the woody structure and natural pattern. There are no defects on the veneer on-line, there are no color transitions inherent in wood, the color and pattern are uniform. MDF boards are biostable, do not dry out, but are afraid of moisture. The dense fibrous structure delays sounds.
The best qualities of veneered panels:
well-crafted edges;
do not crumble when sawing;
tree-like appeal.
Disadvantages - peeling veneer with high humidity. In the manufacture of plates using phenol-formaldehyde resins.
Plastic panels
PVC has many advantages over wood. Moisture-resistant plastic, does not dry out, does not crack. The lining does not need to be treated with antiseptic agents. Internal insulated cells create an air cushion that enhances sound and heat insulation. But plastic panels are completely inappropriate on the ceiling of a wooden house. Against the background of a noble tree, they look cheap and ridiculous. Plastic hem the ceiling surface in the bathroom, utility movements, a small country house.
Drywall
From GKL, you can create complex multi-tiered ceiling structures that will become a decoration of the cottage. For the compatibility of drywall with wooden walls, the ceiling is supplemented with elements from the lining, or the beams are not specially sewn up with sheets. To avoid cracks at the joints in the new log house, a sliding metal frame is arranged. The profile is not placed completely against the ceiling, but is made shorter by 40 cm. Grooves are cut in it so that during shrinkage, the easily tightened screw is lowered along with the wall and does not pull the slats behind it.
In addition to unlimited possibilities for design, drywall:
absorbs less sunlight, increases the illumination of rooms;
improves thermal insulation (λ 0.15-0.35 W / mK);
does not emit toxic substances;
Suspension design reduces room height. But, unlike a standard apartment, in a wooden house the distance from the floor to the ceiling is about 2.7 m, so you can allow 2-3 tiers.
Stretch ceiling
Vinyl in a cottage made of logs, timber is not very appropriate. It violates the style and air exchange. But the ceiling surfaces sewn up in each room with wood materials also bother, I want variety. The tensioning system impresses with its quick installation without dirt and dust. Log walls combine well with a white canvas, textured film under the tree. To install a suspended ceiling in a wooden house, you need a good craftsman who will take into account all the nuances, recommend a suitable type of canvas. PVC does not allow air to pass through, so treating beams and a plank base with an antiseptic composition is not enough. You will have to create natural or forced ventilation to prevent the formation of condensation and mold. Through the cracks of the flooring, debris and dust can fall onto the canvas, so the draft base is covered with insulation. With proper installation, there will be no shortcomings in the tension system, the possibilities of decorative design and lighting of the room will expand.
To avoid the formation of waves on the canvas, the stretch ceiling is mounted after the active shrinkage of the house.
Laminate
A laminate of class 31 or 32 is suitable for the ceiling, the sheathing is cheap and effective. Produce planks with a silky sheen, imitation lacquered wood, textured, aged and matte finish. For rooms with high humidity, you can choose moisture resistant boards. Before mounting the material, it is necessary to think over the layout scheme. The panels are laid in a straight line, at a slope, with a herringbone, creating contrasting patterns. Laminated planks are combined with drywall, stretch ceiling.
The advantages of laminate sheathing:
does not interfere with air exchange;
a flat surface does not need decoration, treatment with antiseptic compounds;
does not fade.
Cons - strips exfoliate with prolonged exposure to moisture.
Style, design and decor of the ceiling
In a wooden house beat and preserve the natural structure of wood. The necessary style is created using tinting or coloring the tree. For the Provencal style, the logs are bleached, the ceiling is sewn up with materials of pastel shades. The chalet style is dominated by brown, sandy shades. The emphasis is on ceiling beams. The simplicity and brutality of the loft is emphasized by raw beams, boards, timber. Properly selected decor emphasizes the design of the ceiling and the style direction of the room.
Decorative panels
Plates of solid oak, mahogany, linden are produced with a smooth, carved surface. The standard thickness of wooden tiles is 1 cm, length - from 30 cm to a meter.
Expensive finishes can be replaced with three-layer panels. Spruce or pine shields are coated with a layer of precious wood, glued under high pressure. The appearance of the ceiling depends on the surface of the panel. Smooth cladding gives lightness, carved panels look more massive.
3D plates made of thermoplastic vinyl imitate stucco molding, hammered metal, carved wood. Inexpensive decor accurately reproduces the relief and texture of natural materials.
Textured coffered panels give stylistic completeness to rooms in a classic style. They are mounted on a frame of support beams with a box-like structure or finished workpieces that need to be sawn and mounted. For the ceiling in a wooden house, wooden caissons, MDF boards, drywall are suitable.
Raised beam and beams
Imitation of supporting elements is made of wood, polyurethane foam, GCR. Plasterboard, wooden, stretch ceilings decorate with decorative elements.
Raised beam, beams perform various functions:
serve as a box for communications, the basis for the installation of lamps;
zone rooms;
change the visual perception of the room;
emphasize the interior direction.
For Provence, country use wood beams to hide the wiring, make grooves. Massive bars on a wooden base base are fixed through a long way with long screws. If you need to expand the walls, the elements are placed perpendicularly. To visually increase the length of the beam, the beam is installed along the surface. The crossbars mounted by the type of lattice add volume, imitate the coffered ceiling. It is impossible to realize a rustic style, a chalet, a loft without beams. The desired color is given using varnish or paint. The aging effect with cracks and grooves is created by brushes.
Alfrey finish
Art painting copies carving, gilding, stucco molding, inlaid with stones, is applied to individual sections of the ceiling manually or using stencils. First, the master develops a sketch, determines the color scheme, primers the surface. Patches can be applied to the false beams of the wooden ceiling. The effect of wear and cracks in a different direction is obtained. Polychrome painting is used to decorate the Provence style interior ceilings. The Alfrey finish on the surface of the lining and the array looks extraordinary. Colored landscapes, sockets are painted on beams, boards, 3D pictures with imitation of thread are created on plywood.
Paintwork on wooden ceilings
LKM improve aesthetics of wood, protect from decay. Before applying the paintwork, the surface is cleaned, treated with fine sandpaper, and primed. If you need to maintain or emphasize the texture of the wood, use stain, varnish, decorative azure.
The choice of coatings:
Material
the effect
Features
1
Stain
Strengthen the structure, do not create a film, paint the tree from the inside
Easier to control color and lightly pigmented stain
2
Lucky
Protect from dirt, ultraviolet
Quickly dry, odorless water-based formulations
3
Oils
Form the thinnest protective film, strengthen texture
Good water repellent properties of linseed oil
4
Wax
Gives velvety, strengthens, protects from moisture
Soft mix eliminates minor scratches. Hard wax is used for restoration
5
Drying oil
It forms a film that protects from rotting, insects
Used as a primer
6
Paints
Create a glossy or matte finish.
Provides high hiding power alkyd, acrylic paint
Features and phased installation of lining on a wooden ceiling
First of all, you need to calculate the amount of material. To do this, calculate the area of the panel. For example, we multiply the width of 9.5 cm by the length of 300 cm, we get S-0.285 m2. To calculate the number of ceiling squared, divide by the area of the board: 16: 0.285 = 56.14. So, you need 57 panels.
The purchased material is unpacked, laid on a flat surface in the room where the installation is planned, for 7-12 days. In advance it is possible to process a bar 5x5 cm for a framework with an antiseptic and a fire-retardant.
To work, you will need tools:
drill;
hacksaw;
roulette;
screwdriver;
level.
Mounting a wooden frame
Determine the lowest ceiling spot.
From it down the wall measure 10 cm, put a mark.
Using the level, mark the remaining angles, beat the line with a thread.
A bypass rail is mounted to the walls with a step of 40-50 cm. Self-tapping screws should be 3-4 cm longer than the thickness of the bar.
At opposite ends of the room, they are mounted on a rail with an indent from the wall of 10 cm, the thread is pulled.
At this level, perpendicular to the direction of the panels, the remaining bars are set at a distance of 0.5 m, making sure that they are parallel to the floor.
To strengthen between the main rails make jumpers.
In the gap between the ceiling and the crate, waterproofing, insulation are laid, vapor barrier material is fixed.
Lining installation
The panels are cut 5 mm shorter than the required length, treated with an antiseptic, varnish or wax.
The starting strip is fixed to the wall, the Kleimer is pushed into the groove, and screws are screwed to the crate.
The remaining boards are inserted with a comb into the groove, gently knocked with a mallet.
Plinths are installed around the perimeter.
Conclusion
Each of the claddings described is suitable for a ceiling in a wooden house. Many options can be implemented with your own hands. With skillful decor, even a modest plywood looks decent. The main thing is that the ceiling cladding should correspond to the style direction of the room, be combined with the walls, and not look like a foreign element against their background.
A country log house is a special flavor and positive natural energy. The tree does not lose properties after treatment with antiseptic, tinting impregnations, regulates the level of humidity. Walls made of logs, cladding from a block house, lining look good, retain heat. To maintain a comfortable microclimate, the ceiling in a wooden house is also finished with natural materials. They should be no less warm than the walls and consistent with the overall style. Surfaces are not recommended to be sheathed with panels, PVC tiles. Other types of finishes are combined with wooden walls, creating a harmonious image.
Content
Features of finishing ceilings in a wooden house
Felling shrinks, the amount of deformation depends on the size and type of logs, technology, construction season. To avoid cracks in the cladding, finishing work in the summer building begins in a year. A house built in winter is finished after about 8 months. To the lining of the ceilings in a wooden house begin after the insulation of ceilings, roofs. When choosing a material, the functional features of the room should be taken into account. In the bathroom, rack or tension structures are usually mounted. If the walls are partially decorated with wood, the ceiling surface can be lined with clapboard. To avoid warping, decay and cracks, wood materials are treated with hydrophobic compounds, to create a waterproof barrier coated with wax or varnish. In damp rooms, it is advisable to use softwood lumber. The resinous inclusions protect against decay, create a pleasant fresh smell. Siberian larch and oak are not much exposed to moisture. It does not decay, it maintains stability with increased humidity, the ceiling is made of thermal wood.
Structures of floors and ceilings in a wooden house
The finish is mounted on a rough base, which is attached to the horizontal power structures. Beams made of wood, in addition to the supporting one, can perform a decorative function. They can be sewn up or beat beautifully, made a decoration of the room. Open beams are appropriate in urban styles, country, ethno.
Three types of ceiling structures are suitable for wooden houses.
False ceiling
Installation begins with laying the vapor barrier on the floor beams. The film is overlapped, nailed with staples, glued seams with waterproof tape. On top of the vapor barrier membrane mounted hemming boards, chipboard. Materials are joined on the joists, leave a compensation gap of 5 mm. Wooden lining is hemmed onto a pre-mounted frame. From the attic side between the beams of the overlap, a heater is laid on the vapor barrier, covered with a film on top. Then they lay the attic floor. If the beams are an element of decor, the boards are placed on top, fastened with self-tapping screws.
Floor ceiling
This option is suitable for small rooms, utility rooms with a distance between capital walls of up to 2.5 meters. Boards are fixed on load-bearing walls or on slats nailed around the perimeter of the room. If the beams are open, they are polished, treated with wax, drying oil. From the attic side, a vapor barrier film is laid on the plank base, insulated with roll or bulk materials. The insulation is protected from moisture by a layer of insulation.
Panel ceiling
The design consists of individual shields that are assembled on the ground, raised, mounted on load-bearing beams.
Panel assembly steps:
The panels are heavy, to facilitate transportation to the top and installation, insulation work can be done in the attic. To exclude cold bridges, the space between the panels is filled with insulation, for example, felt with foil. Over the entire length of the room, boards are laid on the boards, nailed to each bar.
How to prepare ceiling structures for decoration
Draft ceiling, wooden elements must be protected from mold. Surfaces are treated with water-based antiseptics, after drying, a fire retardant is applied. You can apply complex impregnations that protect against putrefactive processes, fire, insects.
Before covering, the ceiling is insulated from the inside of the room or from the attic space.
Layers of thermal insulation cake:
Thermal insulation and noise canceling materials for the ceiling
For wooden houses, you need to choose light materials, a heavy insulating layer will increase the likelihood of collapse of the ceiling.
Warming options:
Material Requirement for Ceilings
The ceiling surface is lined with materials that reduce heat loss, prevent the penetration of sounds from the street. Finishing should be light, not emit harmful substances. It is desirable that the casing retains an attractive appearance for a long time, is easily cleaned of dust. Ideally, only wood materials are appropriate on the ceiling of a log house. They complement the walls, do not need frequent updates. The tree is easily processed, suitable for creating ledges, embossed beams, textured compositions. Wood paneling protects against cold and absorbs sounds. Wood ceilings can be used in the children's room. Non-toxic water-soluble antiseptics, oil-wax do not violate the environmental friendliness of materials.
Lighting Features
Wooden surfaces absorb light, therefore, in addition to the general diffusing lamp, the illumination of the walls and ceiling is needed. The tree combines fabric and ceramic lampshades, bus systems, chandeliers with forged parts, wooden elements. There are many lighting options, the house will not resemble a modest village hut. To highlight paintings, decor elements, you can mount halogen spotlights. There are no windows in the hallway so that the room is not dark; pendant lights and sconces are installed. For a visual increase in space choose chandeliers with shades up. In the kitchen in the working area mounted fluorescent lamps. To create a pleasant atmosphere in the area of the dining table use frosted lamps. In the bedroom they create diffusing relaxing lighting, and a sconce is installed for reading.
When wiring, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of a short circuit:
Finishing materials and their features
The main task of the decor is to make the surface aesthetic, not to harm the properties of the wooden base. If during construction you use high-quality beams, insulate the ceiling from the attic, then it is enough to sand the wood and varnish. Such design low rooms makes more comfortable, gives high rooms volume. To beams, you can mount lamps, brackets for the TV.
To make additional insulation, use suspended and tension structures. They hide an ugly foundation and communications. When choosing cladding, they are guided by the design direction. Coarse materials are suitable for a loft, rustic style, in classic interiors a smooth texture, wood painting looks better.
Array
Natural material brings a touch of luxury to the room, creates a feeling of stability. The classics do not become obsolete, the lining will not have to be changed in a few years. The ceiling, finished in solid wood, in a wooden house looks beautiful and noble. So that the cladding does not look monotonous, spotlights are mounted in the ceiling structure, make up compositions of fragments of different colors.
Advantages of solid wood paneling:
Disadvantages - high weight, tar pockets, knots on the boards.
Plywood
Budget material after processing stain and varnish is transformed, replaces the expensive lining. For the ceilings of a private house, you can choose laminated sheets (FOF). The plywood is fastened with self-tapping screws, on the crate or beams, the holes for the lamps are cut with a jigsaw, the gaps are masked with slats. There are fewer problems during installation than with drywall. The impression of plywood cladding will improve rough beams, decorative skirting boards, geometric contrasts.
Advantages of plywood sheathing:
For internal cladding, plywood sheets of class E1 are used, which are considered absolutely safe. Even a small formaldehyde emission does not allow the material to be considered environmentally friendly. The second drawback is that the ends of the sheets can delaminate under the influence of moisture, careful priming is necessary.
Lining
The thin board is most demanded for a covering of ceilings in a wooden house. The material retains the beneficial properties and beauty of wood. Due to the different arrangement of the rails, you can achieve original effects, adjust the proportions of the room. The transversely laid planks visually expand the space. Longitudinal stripes lengthen the room. For finishing, lining “Extra” is suitable without dark spots and defects or inexpensive grade A boards with a small number of knots. It is advisable to choose untreated lamellas, which you can independently give the desired shade.
In a wooden paneling attracts:
The weak side of the ceiling from the lining is the risk of deformation of the planks, dimensional instability with changing humidity.
Veneered panels
Affordable finish visually does not differ from natural wood, hides significant flaws in the base surface. The natural veneer decor preserves the woody structure and natural pattern. There are no defects on the veneer on-line, there are no color transitions inherent in wood, the color and pattern are uniform. MDF boards are biostable, do not dry out, but are afraid of moisture. The dense fibrous structure delays sounds.
The best qualities of veneered panels:
Disadvantages - peeling veneer with high humidity. In the manufacture of plates using phenol-formaldehyde resins.
Plastic panels
PVC has many advantages over wood. Moisture-resistant plastic, does not dry out, does not crack. The lining does not need to be treated with antiseptic agents. Internal insulated cells create an air cushion that enhances sound and heat insulation. But plastic panels are completely inappropriate on the ceiling of a wooden house. Against the background of a noble tree, they look cheap and ridiculous. Plastic hem the ceiling surface in the bathroom, utility movements, a small country house.
Drywall
From GKL, you can create complex multi-tiered ceiling structures that will become a decoration of the cottage. For the compatibility of drywall with wooden walls, the ceiling is supplemented with elements from the lining, or the beams are not specially sewn up with sheets. To avoid cracks at the joints in the new log house, a sliding metal frame is arranged. The profile is not placed completely against the ceiling, but is made shorter by 40 cm. Grooves are cut in it so that during shrinkage, the easily tightened screw is lowered along with the wall and does not pull the slats behind it.
In addition to unlimited possibilities for design, drywall:
Suspension design reduces room height. But, unlike a standard apartment, in a wooden house the distance from the floor to the ceiling is about 2.7 m, so you can allow 2-3 tiers.
Stretch ceiling
Vinyl in a cottage made of logs, timber is not very appropriate. It violates the style and air exchange. But the ceiling surfaces sewn up in each room with wood materials also bother, I want variety. The tensioning system impresses with its quick installation without dirt and dust. Log walls combine well with a white canvas, textured film under the tree. To install a suspended ceiling in a wooden house, you need a good craftsman who will take into account all the nuances, recommend a suitable type of canvas. PVC does not allow air to pass through, so treating beams and a plank base with an antiseptic composition is not enough. You will have to create natural or forced ventilation to prevent the formation of condensation and mold. Through the cracks of the flooring, debris and dust can fall onto the canvas, so the draft base is covered with insulation. With proper installation, there will be no shortcomings in the tension system, the possibilities of decorative design and lighting of the room will expand.
Laminate
A laminate of class 31 or 32 is suitable for the ceiling, the sheathing is cheap and effective. Produce planks with a silky sheen, imitation lacquered wood, textured, aged and matte finish. For rooms with high humidity, you can choose moisture resistant boards. Before mounting the material, it is necessary to think over the layout scheme. The panels are laid in a straight line, at a slope, with a herringbone, creating contrasting patterns. Laminated planks are combined with drywall, stretch ceiling.
The advantages of laminate sheathing:
Cons - strips exfoliate with prolonged exposure to moisture.
Style, design and decor of the ceiling
In a wooden house beat and preserve the natural structure of wood. The necessary style is created using tinting or coloring the tree. For the Provencal style, the logs are bleached, the ceiling is sewn up with materials of pastel shades. The chalet style is dominated by brown, sandy shades. The emphasis is on ceiling beams. The simplicity and brutality of the loft is emphasized by raw beams, boards, timber. Properly selected decor emphasizes the design of the ceiling and the style direction of the room.
Decorative panels
Plates of solid oak, mahogany, linden are produced with a smooth, carved surface. The standard thickness of wooden tiles is 1 cm, length - from 30 cm to a meter.
Expensive finishes can be replaced with three-layer panels. Spruce or pine shields are coated with a layer of precious wood, glued under high pressure. The appearance of the ceiling depends on the surface of the panel. Smooth cladding gives lightness, carved panels look more massive.
3D plates made of thermoplastic vinyl imitate stucco molding, hammered metal, carved wood. Inexpensive decor accurately reproduces the relief and texture of natural materials.
Textured coffered panels give stylistic completeness to rooms in a classic style. They are mounted on a frame of support beams with a box-like structure or finished workpieces that need to be sawn and mounted. For the ceiling in a wooden house, wooden caissons, MDF boards, drywall are suitable.
Raised beam and beams
Imitation of supporting elements is made of wood, polyurethane foam, GCR. Plasterboard, wooden, stretch ceilings decorate with decorative elements.
Raised beam, beams perform various functions:
For Provence, country use wood beams to hide the wiring, make grooves. Massive bars on a wooden base base are fixed through a long way with long screws. If you need to expand the walls, the elements are placed perpendicularly. To visually increase the length of the beam, the beam is installed along the surface. The crossbars mounted by the type of lattice add volume, imitate the coffered ceiling. It is impossible to realize a rustic style, a chalet, a loft without beams. The desired color is given using varnish or paint. The aging effect with cracks and grooves is created by brushes.
Alfrey finish
Art painting copies carving, gilding, stucco molding, inlaid with stones, is applied to individual sections of the ceiling manually or using stencils. First, the master develops a sketch, determines the color scheme, primers the surface. Patches can be applied to the false beams of the wooden ceiling. The effect of wear and cracks in a different direction is obtained. Polychrome painting is used to decorate the Provence style interior ceilings. The Alfrey finish on the surface of the lining and the array looks extraordinary. Colored landscapes, sockets are painted on beams, boards, 3D pictures with imitation of thread are created on plywood.
Paintwork on wooden ceilings
LKM improve aesthetics of wood, protect from decay. Before applying the paintwork, the surface is cleaned, treated with fine sandpaper, and primed. If you need to maintain or emphasize the texture of the wood, use stain, varnish, decorative azure.
The choice of coatings:
Features and phased installation of lining on a wooden ceiling
First of all, you need to calculate the amount of material. To do this, calculate the area of the panel. For example, we multiply the width of 9.5 cm by the length of 300 cm, we get S-0.285 m2. To calculate the number of ceiling squared, divide by the area of the board: 16: 0.285 = 56.14. So, you need 57 panels.
The purchased material is unpacked, laid on a flat surface in the room where the installation is planned, for 7-12 days. In advance it is possible to process a bar 5x5 cm for a framework with an antiseptic and a fire-retardant.
To work, you will need tools:
Mounting a wooden frame
Lining installation
Conclusion
Each of the claddings described is suitable for a ceiling in a wooden house. Many options can be implemented with your own hands. With skillful decor, even a modest plywood looks decent. The main thing is that the ceiling cladding should correspond to the style direction of the room, be combined with the walls, and not look like a foreign element against their background.