The optimal thickness of the ceiling in interior design is the appropriate thickness, which must follow the principles of material saving, firmness, safety, beauty and practicality. The optimal distance for hanging from the top depends on the situation.

Suspended ceiling refers to the top decoration of the living environment of the house. The suspended ceiling is an important sub-division project of the building decoration project. The suspended ceiling has the functions of thermal insulation, heat insulation, sound insulation and sound absorption. It is also the hidden layer of electrical, ventilation and air conditioning, communication and fire protection, alarm pipeline equipment and other projects. The suspended ceiling occupies a very important position in the entire room decoration. Proper decoration of the top surface of the room can not only beautify the indoor environment, but also create a colorful indoor space artistic image. When choosing ceiling decoration materials and design solutions, you must follow the principles of being material-saving, strong, safe, beautiful, and practical.

Design requirements

① Used to block structural components and various equipment pipes and devices.

② For the ceiling of a room with acoustic requirements, its surface shape and material should be considered according to the sound quality requirements.

③The suspended ceiling is an important part of the interior decoration and should be considered in conjunction with the interior design. The various lamps and air-conditioning vents installed on the ceiling should become an organic whole of the suspended ceiling decoration.

④ It is necessary to facilitate the maintenance of various devices and pipelines hidden in the suspended ceiling.

⑤The suspended ceiling should be convenient for industrial construction, and wet work should be avoided as much as possible.

The decoration materials of the ceiling are the main basis for distinguishing the name of the ceiling. They mainly include: light steel keel gypsum board ceiling, gypsum board ceiling, plywood ceiling, special-shaped long aluminum buckle board ceiling, square painted aluminum buckle Slab ceiling, stained glass ceiling, etc. For example, ceilings made of aluminum gussets are usually called "aluminum gusset ceilings".

Light steel keel gypsum board ceiling

Gypsum board is made of plaster of paris as the main raw material and mixed with additives and fibers. It is lightweight, heat-insulating, sound-absorbing, non-combustible and can be sawn. sexual performance. The combination of gypsum board and light steel keel (made of galvanized thin steel) forms a light steel keel gypsum board. There are many types of light steel keel gypsum board ceilings, including paper gypsum board, decorative gypsum board, fiber gypsum board, and hollow gypsum lath. There are many specifications on the market. At present, most light steel keel gypsum board ceilings are used as partition walls, but relatively few are used for modeling ceilings.

Gypsum board ceilings

Mostly used in commercial spaces, generally 600x600 specifications are used, and they are divided into exposed bones and dark bones. Keels are commonly made of aluminum or iron.

Plywood ceiling

It is commonly used in current decoration. Plywood (also called plywood) is made by steaming and softening logs, then cutting them into large thin slices along the growth rings, and then drying, finishing, gluing, assembling, hot pressing, and sawing. It has light material, high strength, good elasticity and toughness, and resistance to impact and vibration. Easy processing and painting, insulation and other advantages. Generally, 5mm plywood is used to make ceilings. The 3mm one is too thin and prone to arching, and the 9mm one is too thick. The reason for its popularity is that it can easily create a variety of ceiling shapes, including curved, round, and square ceilings. But there is one drawback: fear of termites. The remedy is to spray an anti-termite spray. The paint on the plywood ceiling may come off after some time. The method is to apply varnish (varnish) first during decoration, and then do other processes after it dries. Another disadvantage of plywood is that the interface will crack. The method is to use putty to repair the interface during decoration.

Special-shaped long aluminum gusset ceilings

Most of these materials are no longer used in home decoration, mainly because they are not resistant to dirt and are easily deformed.

Square painted aluminum gusset ceiling

Used in kitchens, toilets and other places that are easily dirty. It is the current mainstream product.

Stained glass ceiling

A variety of patterns and internal lighting. For local use only.

Metal grid ceiling

Mostly used in the aisles or halls of commercial spaces, giving it a modern feel.

Form classification

Suspended ceiling occupies a very important position in the entire bedroom decoration. Proper decoration of the top surface of the bedroom can not only beautify the indoor environment, but also create a colorful Interior space artistic image. When choosing ceiling decoration materials and design solutions, you must follow the principles of being material-saving, strong, safe, beautiful, and practical.

Flat type

Flat type suspended ceiling refers to the surface without any shapes and layers. This type of top surface structure is flat, simple, neat and generous, and the materials are less expensive than other suspended ceiling forms. Suitable for ceiling decoration in various rooms. It is commonly made of various types of decorative boards, and can also be painted, spray-coated, or pasted with wallpaper, wall coverings, etc. (It is recommended to use gypsum board splicing with latex paint to facilitate the treatment of cracked joints.) When splicing wooden boards, the interfaces must be strictly processed and must be treated with water glue or epoxy resin.

Concave-convex ceiling (usually called shaped ceiling)

Concave-convex ceiling refers to a form of ceiling with a concave or convex structure on the surface. The shape of this ceiling is complex and full of changes. , strong sense of layering, suitable for top decoration in halls, foyers, restaurants, etc. It is often used in conjunction with lamps (chandeliers, ceiling lamps, downlights, spotlights, etc.).

Suspended type

Suspended type is a form of suspended ceiling in which various plates, metals, glass, etc. are suspended on the structural layer. This kind of ceiling is full of changes and dynamics, giving people a refreshing aesthetic feeling. It is often used for ceiling decoration in hotels, concert halls, exhibition halls, film and television halls, etc. It is often illuminated by various lights to produce unique shapes, full of artistic interest of light and shadow.

Well format

Well format ceiling is a form of ceiling that uses well-shaped beams to guide the shape or create false lattice beams for the shape of the top surface. Decorate with lamps and single-layer or multiple decorative lines to enrich the shape of the ceiling or reasonably partition the room.

Glass type

Glass top surface is a form of indoor top surface that uses transparent, translucent or stained glass. This is mainly for lighting, viewing and beautifying the environment. Made into dome, flat roof, folded roof and other forms. It gives people a bright, fresh and magical feeling of seeing the sky in the room.

Notes

Determine whether to suspend the ceiling and the form of the suspended ceiling according to the floor height

The floor height of the residence is very critical. If the floor height is very low, even less than 2.5 meters, then it is not suitable to suspend the ceiling in a large area, but it can be suspended in a small area, such as hanging a secondary ceiling about ten centimeters wide and 10 to 18 centimeters high around the house. Hide the upward lighting, while keeping the middle part at the original height. You can paint the top with light blue paint. This will make the top appear as high as the sky and enrich the top layer. Or you can achieve the same effect by placing a partial ceiling in a hidden part of the room. For rooms with very high floor heights, you can freely choose the ceiling method and shape. It can be arc, round, square, special-shaped ceiling, or it can be divided into two or even multi-level ceiling shapes, and large-area ceilings can be used to reduce the floor height. .

Concealment work should be done first

Whether the lighting power supply, air conditioner, video and audio lines need to be hidden in the suspended ceiling, the lighting method and the installation position of the lamps and other issues must be clarified. , otherwise you can only use open lines in the future, which will affect the appearance.

Suspended ceilings in kitchens and bathrooms

must be easy to clean, and must also be moisture-proof and corrosion-resistant. Usually, gusset boards are used to make full ceilings.

Safety should be ensured

The suspended ceiling must be strong, otherwise it will injure people or damage items if it falls.

Selection skills

1. Aluminum gusset ceilings are the most commonly used

Suspended ceilings are composed of decorative boards, keels, hanging wires and other materials, which can be replaced frequently as needed. , is a very convenient household item. According to the material of the decorative board, the suspended ceiling can be divided into gypsum board suspended ceiling, metal plate suspended ceiling, glass suspended ceiling, PVC board suspended ceiling, etc. The cost of gypsum board is relatively cheap, followed by PVC board, and metal board is the most durable but expensive. At present, aluminum gusset ceilings in metal plates are mainly used in home decoration. However, pure aluminum is soft, so the aluminum gussets on the market are actually suspended ceilings made of aluminum alloys, such as aluminum-magnesium alloy, aluminum-manganese alloy, etc. The aluminum-manganese alloy gusset plate has higher hardness. The aluminum-magnesium alloy not only increases the hardness, but also increases some brightness. Good texture and strong decorative effect. High-quality aluminum-manganese alloy gusset plates are commonly known as stainless aluminum because of their good corrosion resistance. There are some inferior base materials on the market, which are made of waste aluminum, recycled aluminum or miscellaneous aluminum. The products are easy to deform and oxidize, and some are even recycled scrap aluminum containing harmful substances such as chromium, lead, and mercury. This kind of aluminum buckle The board base material is low in price, hard, and has a certain thickness, which is very deceptive. The width of aluminum gusset plates on the market is generally between 10-15 cm, and the thickness is available in 0.55 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, and 0.8 mm. The price ranges from 130 yuan/square meter to more than 200 yuan/square meter.

In small markets, you can often hear salesmen say: "Of course the thicker the gusset plate, the better. Look how thick our gusset plate is..." In fact, the thicker the aluminum gusset plate, the better. The thickness is the hardness of the gusset plate. Guarantee, if the hardness is not enough, the gusset plate will be deformed; but in home decoration, 0.6 mm or 0.7 mm thick gusset plates are completely sufficient. Those plates made of aluminum mixed with aluminum are useless no matter how thick they are because of the poor material.

2. Use both eyes and hands to select good materials

Since consumers basically cannot see the test reports of ceiling materials, they can only choose ceilings based on their own opinions. Therefore, consumers have to do it themselves to select good materials.

“When purchasing an aluminum gusset plate ceiling, you should look at the aluminum, film and back cover to check the quality of the aluminum gusset plate from these three aspects.” She said that the first thing to do is to check the material of the aluminum, because It is difficult for ordinary consumers to see the material of aluminum. It is recommended that consumers check the hardness of the gusset plate themselves, and then check whether the paint surface is smooth, without burrs, and whether there is any color difference. Secondly, look at the film. Consumers can pull the edge of the gusset plate. If the film peels off, it means that the film and the gusset plate are not tightly bonded. Next, look at the back cover (the back of the gusset plate). This is a problem that many consumers A neglected part. The back cover generally needs anti-corrosion treatment, and you can pick it off by hand. If the back cover can be picked off, it means that the material is not good. Generally, regular manufacturers will print the manufacturer's logo and production date on the back cover. By the presence or absence of these words, Consumers can also identify the quality of products. If there are both, it means that it is a machine-made production by a regular manufacturer, which is different from a small workshop, and the quality is relatively guaranteed. Branded products should be chosen for decoration. “Brand products are relatively standard in terms of quality and service, and they are relatively guaranteed.” To choose a good product, you have to carefully observe and pinch it yourself.

3. Gypsum board ceiling

The ceiling decorative panel made of gypsum board is generally 500 mm × 500 mm or 600 mm × 600 mm. It has good sound absorption effect and is fireproof. It is flame retardant, and there are new products such as waterproof and fireproof gypsum board. This kind of gypsum board does not require manual elastic threading, which can save time and labor. When purchasing gypsum board, you can visually inspect the front of the board. If the surface is flat and smooth, without pores, stains, cracks, missing corners and color imbalance, and the upper and lower layers of kraft paper are firmly bonded, the quality is higher. You can also tap the gypsum board with your hands. If the sound is very solid, it means it is tight and durable. If it makes a very hollow sound, it means there is a hollow phenomenon in the board. In addition, the packaging box should have the product's name, trademark, quality registration, manufacturer's name, production date, moisture-proof, handle with care and product markings and other signs.

4. Integrated suspended ceilings

There are many integrated suspended ceilings on the market. Integrated ceilings integrate lights, exhaust fans, bathroom heaters and other products into one suspended ceiling. They are generally promoted by an authoritative manufacturer of a certain product and integrate design, service, installation, etc. The product quality is guaranteed, and the top surface design of the space is The space can be effectively divided according to the functional zoning of the room, allowing the light source to exert its effect within the most limited range. Compared with ordinary suspended ceilings, integrated suspended ceilings are beautiful, fashionable and very effective. Choices

If only based on whether to choose a suspended ceiling, home decoration can be divided into "suspended ceiling school" and "anti-suspended ceiling school". There is a lot of knowledge here about whether a room has a suspended ceiling.

Unnecessary suspended ceilings

At present, the indoor height of most homes is about 2.75 meters, and some high-rise buildings are even only 2.6 meters high. Suspended ceilings reduce the indoor space, but people generally I think that if the home decoration is not suspended from the ceiling, it will not be well decorated. Of course, some ceilings in home decoration are really well done. By decorating the suspended ceiling, it not only covers up the inherent deficiencies left by the building, but also decorates the ceiling into a highly artistic pattern.

The top surfaces of some home buildings are originally square and flat, with no primary or secondary beams protruding. However, when doing decoration, they went to great lengths to lower the surrounding area by one or two levels, fill the lower level with fluorescent lamp strips, fill the surrounding area with energy-saving light bulbs, and even install colored fluorescent tubes. This makes the whole room look very commercial. In fact, when decorating the top surface, a light inner corner line or a flat corner line can play a decorative role, and it does not have to be treated with a suspended ceiling technique. Excessive decoration can also cause visual psychological burden.

Misunderstandings about suspended ceilings

Myth 1: Installing a suspended ceiling only makes it look classy. In fact, because the floor height of current commercial buildings is not as high as before, it is usually only 2.6-2.8 meters.

Installing a suspended ceiling in such a relatively small space will visually make people feel nervous and depressed, which will then trigger some physiological reactions, such as dizziness, nausea, etc.

Myth 2: The uneven shape will highlight the owner’s personality. When some people install suspended ceilings, they will design uneven shapes, or use materials such as glass and mirrors, which makes daily cleaning difficult and makes the suspended ceiling a place for dirt and evil to hide, thus polluting the indoor air environment. This is especially true in northern areas where there is more sand and dust.

Myth 3: Colored light sources can create a good atmosphere. Many families will install some colorful light bulbs on the ceiling. In fact, these bizarre feelings are not suitable for ordinary families. If they are abused, they can easily make the room look impetuous and destroy the warm and harmonious feeling.

What situations are suitable for suspended ceilings?

So, under what circumstances is it suitable to suspend the ceiling? The main point was to make the original beams and pipes of the building invisible, and also to make the heights of the spaces equal.

There are inappropriate primary and secondary beams on the ceiling of the living room. It is necessary to find ways to design, resolve and decorate them. Sometimes when the owner changes the balcony into part of the hall, there will be a beam between the hall and the balcony ceiling. A simple method is to hang a flat ceiling at the bottom of the beam outwards so that people cannot feel the hidden beam. It looks smooth and can be Solve the problem of the curtain box being hidden.

There is usually a beam between the living room and the dining room. The area of ??the dining room is generally smaller than that of the living room, so ceiling decoration can be considered in the dining room. If the restaurant is a separate room, it does not necessarily need a suspended ceiling.

In bathrooms and kitchens, ceilings should generally be suspended. Because these places generally have pipelines and the space is very small. Pay attention to the selection of materials, which must be free of pollution and fiber dust. Bright light sources should be used behind the suspended ceilings in these places to create a hygienic and clean feeling.

Consider function when decorating

It is recommended to use integrated suspended ceilings when decorating exhibition halls. Integrated suspended ceilings and suspended ceilings are different. Integrated suspended ceilings for exhibition hall decoration are no longer just suspended ceilings. Many integrated electrical appliances, lighting modules, ventilation modules, heating modules, etc.

If you use an integrated suspended ceiling when decorating the exhibition hall, here is a brief introduction to the material selection, installation and after-sales service of the integrated suspended ceiling:

1: Every aspect of the integrated suspended ceiling is careless. No, everything from large boards to electrical appliances to keel hangings must be foolproof. The integrated ceiling cannot be made nondescript or pieced together. This will easily cause trouble after the exhibition hall is decorated. Integrated ceilings must be original products from the factory.

Two: When decorating and installing the integrated suspended ceiling in the exhibition hall, the owner should look carefully. Generally, the suspended ceiling is a semi-finished product. Therefore, when choosing the integrated suspended ceiling, you should also pay attention to after-sales installation. We know that the installation skills of the installation master directly affect the overall effect after installation.

Three: After-sales service is very important. In view of this, it is recommended that owners choose branded products when choosing integrated ceilings. The integrated ceiling industry is still in its infancy, and there are only a few good brands. Exhibition hall decoration owners must not be greedy for cheap and buy defective products. If problems arise during use and the after-sales service is not in place, then, after use There are a lot of hardships in it.

Myth 1: The thicker the gusset plate, the better

In fact, the thicker the gusset plate is, the better. The thickness of the base material on the market exceeds the industry standard range, and is usually recycled aluminum. The gusset plate produced by it is relatively thick, but because it contains many impurities, it is easy to corrode and rust. More importantly, after installation, the ceiling is extremely Easy to deform and sink. Therefore, consumers should choose high-quality aluminum gussets that are light in weight and have good elasticity.

Myth 2: Metal ceilings are all environmentally friendly

Inferior metal plates contain heavy metals, which are harmful to the human body, have high iron content and are prone to rust, and inferior coatings can easily breed bacteria. Metal plates are environmentally friendly. Therefore, not all metal ceilings are environmentally friendly, but there are advantages and disadvantages.

Myth 3: International and domestic so-called big brands

There are many international and domestic big brands in the integrated ceiling industry. The Chinese characters are the same but the English registrations are different. The brand has nothing to do with it. It is recommended that consumers should choose professional brands when purchasing integrated ceilings, and not be confused by so-called international and domestic brands and buy defective products.

Cleaning methods

Cleaning of suspended ceilings in living rooms, bedrooms, corridors

Suspended ceilings will be installed in living rooms, bedrooms, corridors and other spaces, and these places are the first to be cleaned.

Generally, the ceilings in these spaces are made of gypsum board ceiling materials. In addition, they are at a certain height and difficult for ordinary people to touch, so there is no need to consider the problem of oil stains, and very little water vapor will get on them. The main problem is dust accumulation. Therefore, cleaning the suspended ceilings in these spaces mainly involves dust removal. Just use a soft cloth or feather duster to remove the dust. If you encounter serious stains, you can sand them clean and apply a layer of paint of the same color if necessary.

Kitchen Ceiling Cleaning

As for the gussets in the kitchen, aluminum gussets are generally used. They generally have good oil resistance and can be wiped with a soft cloth. However, if it has not been cleaned for a long time, the kitchen ceiling will absorb a lot of oil stains. At this time, use a small amount of dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth with strong water absorption and then wipe it with water.

Cleaning of bathroom ceilings

Most bathroom ceilings are also aluminum gusset ceilings. Generally speaking, there are no oil stains in the bathroom, but there is a lot of water vapor in the bathroom. When choosing a bathroom ceiling, pay attention to choosing a ceiling material with good waterproof properties. Just wipe the moisture off the bathroom ceiling with a soft cloth. Generally, every one or two months, you can clean the bathroom ceiling regularly by cleaning the kitchen ceiling.

Safety

The position and number of heating lamps can be installed according to actual needs. Traditional ceilings use bathroom heaters for heating, which has great limitations. The heating location is too concentrated and the integrated ceiling Overcoming these shortcomings, the heating range is large and uniform. Three heating lamps can achieve the effect of four heating lamps in a bathroom heater, which is green and energy-saving. Made of high-quality aluminum-magnesium-manganese alloy material, no harmful substances, fireproof, moisture-proof, and aging-resistant. Eliminate unsafe factors in the use of wooden keels (wooden keels are susceptible to moisture and mold).

The unit price of an integrated suspended ceiling is higher than that of a traditional suspended ceiling, but you must know that it is made of high-quality aluminum. Traditional suspended ceilings are mostly made of plastic and must use wooden keels. The lifespan of integrated ceilings can reach 50 years, while the lifespan of traditional ceilings is only about 10 years (prone to aging).