What are the types of ceilings: stretch, suspended, plasterboard, plaster, painting, wallpaper, etc.

Stretch ceiling

The most common type used to decorate any room. In addition, a thin polyvinyl chloride film, due to its elasticity, allows you to successfully hide defects and irregularities of the ceiling surface.

The photo shows a glossy stretch canvas in a modern bedroom.

Types of false ceilings

Via pendant models, it is possible to design a special design of the ceiling and thereby completely change the aesthetic perception of the entire design. Such designs are distinguished by unique decorative capabilities and are divided into several types.

Rack

Due to its durability, excellent technological and operational qualities, simple installation, easy maintenance and stylish design, the rack and pinion structure is an ideal option for any interior.

Grilyato

It is considered a rather stylish and ultra-fashionable design solution with a large number of colors and an unusual geometric structure, due to which the room acquires a modern and beautiful look.

Cassette

It is a frame filled with aluminum, galvanized, glass or mirror plates of various shapes. Thanks to the powder coating, the cassette structure gains additional strength.

Armstrong

Such a metal structure with mineral plates has many advantages, it is very easy to install, not prone to deformation, wear-resistant and quite reliable.

Panel

This type is very often used in the design of premises, since the panel ceiling is not only distinguished by its simple installation, but also, due to the longitudinal stripes, allows you to create spatial effects in the room and change its geometry.

Plasterboard

Drywall has a special lightness, plasticity, environmental friendliness and provides a unique opportunity to design a perfectly flat surface or unusual ceiling figures.

The photo shows a plasterboard view of a curly ceiling in the interior of the bedroom.

Decorative finishing of the base of the ceiling

There are several types of decorative finishes.

Decorative plaster (Venetian)

It is not only a very stylish interior element, but also a sufficiently strong, moisture-resistant coating that perfectly hides irregularities and defects, giving the room a more luxurious look.

• Pros and cons. 

Properly selected and applied Venetian plaster allows you to create an elegant and truly sophisticated design.

Painting

A traditional and familiar type of decoration, which, thanks to a huge variety of unusual shades and creative approaches, will help to give the ceiling plane an interesting look.

In the photo there is a living room with a ceiling surface painted in a pale pink shade.

Whitewash

The safest topcoat. With proper preparation of the composition and adherence to the method of application, the whitewash will retain an excellent look for a long time.

Adhesive finishing options for ceilings

The most popular adhesive design options.

Wallpaper

With the help of ceiling wallpaper, you can make the atmosphere brighter, extraordinary and bring some zest to it. In addition, this type of decoration perfectly adjusts, zones or allocates a certain part of the space. You can use non-woven, vinyl, paintable or liquid wallpaper on the ceiling.

In the photo there is a children's room with a ceiling decorated with light wallpaper with a pattern.

Ceiling tiles

Expanded polystyrene ceiling coverings can have a laminated or matte surface, have a beautiful relief, elegant ornament or abstract pattern. Such models add special aesthetic beauty to the interior.

What else can you decorate the ceiling with?

Other types often used for ceiling decoration.

Plastic panels

They can be applied to any living space. A varied color palette of plastic panels allows you to choose the most suitable shade that will harmoniously complement the entire interior.

• Pros and cons. 

For a competent choice, you need to pay special attention to the composition and strength of these products.

In the photo, beige plastic ceiling panels in the interior of the bathroom.

Aluminum Panels

They can have a smooth matte, glossy texture or a mirror-coated surface. Aluminum panels are very practical and suitable for any kind of interior decoration.

• Pros and cons. 

Aluminum panels are a rather attractive interior detail and a great addition to modern styles.

Glass

Acrylic glass or plexiglass can be multi-colored, matte, patterned, and completely transparent. Such models allow you to create an interesting lighting solution in the interior and give it a very effective look.

Pictured is a frosted glass ceiling structure in the bedroom, made in light colors.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages and disadvantages of glass products.

Stained glass

With the help of such an expensive piece of art made of multi-colored glass, you can add brightness and personality to the atmosphere. In the interior, stained glass types of ceilings always look expressive and spectacular.

Mirrored

The mirror, due to its excellent reflective properties, fills the room with additional light and visually enlarges it.

Caisson

The design with many recesses and cells, decorated with decorative beams, looks very attractive and brings a certain luxury to the room.

Combined ceiling

Various combinations of materials, colors or textures allow you to construct a surprisingly interesting and extraordinary ceiling design and give the room a non-standard and non-triviality.

In the photo there is a bedroom and a view of the combined ceiling in white and brown colors.

Siding

Due to its excellent technical and operational characteristics, siding is also used to hem the ceiling plane. It is not only environmentally friendly, modern and beautiful design, but also has a great variety.

Cork ceiling

The cork has many advantages, which makes it possible to create an unusual highly aesthetic design.

• Pros and cons. 

Thanks to such a special texture and naturalness, cork brings a feeling of closeness to nature into the atmosphere.

In the photo there is a cork covering on the ceiling in the interior of a small living room.

Laminate

It is a modern design trend that gives the entire space an unusual look. Laminate has increased durability, aesthetics and a huge selection of color and texture solutions, thanks to which this type of finish is harmoniously combined with all decor.

Lining

Ceiling lining, due to the soft and pleasant color of the wood, forms a special microclimate and creates a comfortable environment conducive to relaxation.

MDF panels

Outwardly, they are no different from wooden products. They have a varied color palette and can imitate wood, for example, veneered models are considered the most classic type of MDF panels.

Decorative rock

Artificial masonry allows you to create a strong and characteristic accent in the room, making it not only more expressive and brighter, but also more technological and functional. This mobile finish is perfect for decorating most styles.

The photo shows the interior of the kitchen and the view of the vaulted ceiling, finished with stonework.

Classification of ceilings by material

Ceilings are divided into several types, according to the material from which they are made.

Brick

A vaulted ceiling with facing bricks creates a natural, striking and truly exclusive design. Such decoration undoubtedly becomes a decorative and architectural feature of the entire space and makes it visually more interesting and unique.

Concrete

It is a generally available and fairly budget material, which, in addition to various decor, acquires a luxurious and no less sophisticated look.

• Pros and cons.

The photo shows a concrete ceiling surface in the interior of a modern living room.

The concrete surface perfectly sets off bright colors and textures, and also goes well with wood or metal finishes.

Wood

This design option always looks very solid and elitist. Wooden products will fill the atmosphere of an apartment, private cottage or country house with special warmth and coziness.

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General recommendations

Selection tips:

• You can visually harmonize a room with a high ceiling by painting the ceiling plane in a dark color.
• For recreational spaces, choose the most breathable and sustainable materials, such as whitewash, water-based paint, wood or cork.
• In a narrow room, you can use panel or rack ceiling structures with a transverse arrangement, they will help to visually expand the space.

How to decorate a low ceiling?

In such rooms, which are often found in apartments, such as Khrushchev, it is important to arrange the ceiling without reducing the height. For example, you can increase the space with finishes in light colors or glossy and mirrored surfaces.

Comparative table with characteristics of popular types of ceilings

Comparison of characteristics in the table.

Photo gallery

The ceiling plays a dominant role in the design of any room. With the help of various types, you can not only make the interior much cozier and more comfortable, but also affect its visual perception.