Do it yourself ceiling repair in the kitchen

The kitchen is the personification of comfort and coziness, a special atmosphere reigns here. It is this place in the house that all households love. Therefore, it is very important to carefully and thoughtfully approach the issue of organizing and performing repairs in the kitchen. After all, a good and proper repair will emphasize the aesthetic appeal of the room. In addition to external beauty, the room should be practical and functional.

During the preparation of food in the air various microelements and microparticles, ashes, soot, fats and moisture are released, which settle not only on furniture and appliances, but also on walls and even on the ceiling. A must-have appliance in every modern kitchen is a high performance hood. Despite good power, not every hood completely cleans the air, some of the fumes still remain in the room. Therefore, from time to time general cleaning in the kitchen is a must.To make the task as easy as possible for yourself, you should think about it at the time of the repair work. The ceiling is the part of the kitchen that requires special attention and approach.

Making the ceiling in the kitchen - one of the primary tasks during repairs. The most successful option is to work in a completely empty room. If there is no such possibility, then you should take out appliances and furniture. Anything that could not be brought out (for example, furniture that is built into the walls and the floor) must be covered with a protective film. Also, the film must be laid on the floor, this way it will be much easier to collect all the garbage.

It is possible to repair the ceiling with your own hands. However, this is not always justified and expedient. Initially, you should decide what type of ceiling is planned in the finished version. After all, the preparatory work also depends on whether it is a simple whitewash or a stretch ceiling recently fashionable.

To repair the ceiling and bring it in perfect view, it is necessary to perform a lot of work. First, you need to remove the old finish.And you need to remove not only the top layer, but almost everything to the base of the plates. Then the surface should be treated with special means that prevent the occurrence of mold. Especially carefully it should be done in the event that its traces were found somewhere.

Further work includes many stages: primer, plaster, putty, repair of cracks and uneven joints. The correct ceiling should be flat, so before decorating it you should make sure that the surface is even and of a uniform structure everywhere. All irregularities, if they are in acceptable values, can be leveled using putty.

It is important to remember one rule: the preparatory work should be carried out by a person in a mask or respirator. Such precautions are necessary, because in the air there is too much dust and various trace elements that have a negative impact on the human body.

Painting or whitewashing the ceiling in the kitchen - the cheapest way to repair. However, this method can not be called the easiest. To keep the surface perfectly flat and not visibleany flaws, you should carefully perform the preparatory work in a private house or apartment, make a sweep. Only then can paint the surface.

• Whitewash It was relevant even in Soviet times. To date, this method of repairing the ceiling is the least in demand.

Benefits:

• distinguished by its cheapness;
• availability of consumables (whitewashing requires chalk or lime diluted with water);
• provides excellent air circulation;
• ideal option for those who prefer to do the repair with their own hands.

Disadvantages:

• under the influence of temperature changes over time begins to crumble;
• various contaminations and traces of fumes in the preparation of food (fat, soot) are extremely difficult to remove, it will be necessary to update the craft;
• lime or chalk, deposited in several layers, leave ugly rough stripes.

• Painting its technology of execution is very close to whitewashing, but is considered a more practical option. To paint the ceiling, it is better to choose water-based paint, which provides a good air exchange. You should also prefer matte euro paint, giving the ceiling a more even and uniform look.Glossy paint will highlight any remaining flaws and roughness on the surface of the ceiling.

Benefits:

• does not require special knowledge and skills;
• You can wipe with a slightly damp cloth, while you should not put a lot of force so as not to remove the layer of paint.

Disadvantages:

• over time, the white color becomes a visible shade of yellow;
• paint may peel off due to excess moisture;
• there is no possibility of repairing locally, when peeling paint it is necessary to redo the entire ceiling.

If you do not want to frequently update the ceiling, as it is necessary to do when whitewashing or painting, then you can choose the option of pasting the surface with wallpaper or PVC panels. These two methods are also quite simple to use and do not require any special expenses.

Wallpapers give the room a special style. After all, with the help of the selected picture, you can create a mood. Some people like monotonous pastel colors, and someone may prefer a bright and very original design.

Benefits:

• it is better to use washing wallpaper that is not afraid of moisture;
• easy way to do it yourself;
• wide range of choices;
• the possibility of local replacement of the damaged area.

Disadvantages:

• the inability to use a dense type of wallpaper, which are considered more practical and durable;
• from the effects of temperature fluctuations and evaporation wallpaper can be deformed or begin to peel off at the joints.

PVC panels became fashionable several decades ago. Proved as a simple and budget method of refining the ceiling, they can trim any surface.

Benefits:

• availability of materials (only polystyrene foam plates and special glue are needed);
• a special system of "locks" provides a more reliable system for fixing PVC panels;
• there is the possibility of a local replacement;
• ease of care.

Disadvantages:

• This material has a high degree of flammability;
• absorbs moisture;
• over time, the white color begins to give a noticeable yellow tint.

Suspended or suspended ceiling - the most popular and most practical to date method of repair.However, to perform such work alone is almost impossible, especially the kitchen. In addition to experience, skills and abilities, you need special tools and devices.

Benefits:

• high practicality, durability and wear resistance;
• does not require special care, it is enough to do wet cleaning from time to time;
• stylish and modern design;
• can be issued in the same style with the interior of the kitchen;
• resistance to temperature extremes, high humidity and various fumes;
• excellent option in the case when the ceiling has significant irregularities;
• in the event of a flood from the neighbors from above, it will not allow water to spoil the furniture and appliances (to clean the water, it will be enough to make several neat punctures in the canvas).

Disadvantages:

• the most expensive ceiling repair option;
• not suitable for those who prefer to do everything on their own;
• also not suitable for kitchens with low ceilings.

The decorative design of the ceiling plays an important role in the atmosphere of the kitchen. Plain white ceiling, original finish, texture and gradient transitions, pattern or stucco in some places, Eurostyle,unusual colors and solutions - all these methods are used to decorate the ceiling, to make the kitchen more interesting and add originality to it, or, conversely, to focus on tradition.

Among the most popular design solutions today, the following textures can be distinguished: beautiful metallic, imitation of various textures (natural stone, leather, suede, wood, marble, etc.), satin finish, lacquer surface and other options.