The coffered ceiling resembles a box design: wooden beams, attached to a flat ceiling tile, intersect horizontally or diagonally to create a grid. The material for such a ceiling is usually wood, polyurethane, plasterboard or wood-fiber boards. Caissons and beams are decorated with moldings, plaster rosettes and other decorative elements. Such a ceiling serves not only aesthetic purposes, but also practical ones: you can hide pipes or wires under it, or hide the imperfections of the existing ceiling.

Coffered ceilings usually installed in rooms with high heights. In rooms with high ceilings, coffers reduce echoes and help control noise from other rooms. Small coffers will make the ceiling more textured, while large panels will give the illusion of additional space. In rooms with a ceiling height below 2.5 meters, the installation of caissons is not recommended.

Installation sequence

• ceiling design on paper;
• treating the ceiling with plasterboard, paint, wallpaper or ceiling tiles;
• grid marking for the placement of beams on the ceiling;
• installation of beam system;
• installation of ceiling plinth;
• decorative ceiling decoration.

Acceptable options: if you plan to use separate ceiling tiles for the caissons small size or ready-made polyurethane caissons, these elements will be attached after installing the beam profile (step 4), i.e. step 2 can be skipped provided that pre-treatment of the ceiling is not required.

One of the options for installing a coffered ceiling is that it can be mounted according to the principle suspended ceiling with a special type of ceiling cassettes in the form of an already manufactured caisson. In this case, the functional advantage of a suspended ceiling is added - a damaged caisson can be easily replaced with a new one.

Materials and tools

Although installing a coffered ceiling will take time and certain skills, you can design such a ceiling yourself. Take care of necessary tools for this project before you start - this will save time and avoid disappointment.

Table. Use of materials and tools at every step of the installation process.

Stage 1. Ceiling design

In its simplest form, a coffered ceiling is formed by a series of beams with a baseboard, where the intersecting wooden beams directly create a grid on the ceiling, which is done quite quickly. The basic rule here is that the larger the room, the thicker the ceiling beams should be. Typically square beams are used, but rectangular structures are also possible. Once you have decided on the size and shape of the beams, select ceiling plinth appropriate height.

Think about how the wooden beams will be positioned on the ceiling, at what pitch and what shape to give the caisson - rectangular, square or something more complex. If you are planning to install a chandelier, consider its placement in relation to the beams - whether it will be in the center of the caisson or at the crossroads of the beams, or provide a medallion for the chandelier.

Draw a proposed ceiling sketch on paper, not forgetting to indicate the size of the room and the planned location of the lamps. The required placement of recessed ceiling lights must be planned at the design stage of the ceiling design. Later, when installing the beams, you will need to prepare holes through the middle of the beam or attach a cable along the side of the beam to achieve the desired placement of the ceiling lamps.

At self-installation With a coffered ceiling, you can make its installation easier if you follow little tricks that will simplify the task.

1. Make straight joints on the profile. Each end of the beam is cut at a right angle. If you want a more complex joint shape, it is easier to do it in the form decorative element, attached to the already finished ceiling, then cover up all the cracks and irregularities.
2. Use ceiling molding rather than molding. Positioned at a 45 degree angle to the beams and ceiling slabs the plinth will hide all the imperfections in the installation of the coffer box.

Stage 2. Preparation

MDF panels or plasterboard can be used as ceiling panels. If the ceiling is level and in good condition, you can avoid using panels altogether and simply paint the ceiling or wallpaper the ceiling and then attach a beam mesh to it.

If you want to use ceiling panels that are directly inserted into the space between the beams, cut them to 1 cm smaller size each caisson, in order to make it easier to place them there. The gaps will subsequently be closed with ceiling plinths. When using prefabricated caissons, their size determines the size of the ceiling space between the beams.

How to attach PVC panels to the ceiling?

Stage 3. Grid marking

Use colored chalk, a tape measure and a square to mark a grid for installing beams on the ceiling. Refer to the schematic sketch made when designing the ceiling.

Step 1. Measure the length of each side of the room, dividing each measurement in half to determine the center of the room. Mark the central points with chalk and connect the opposite sides of the room with a line.

Step 2. Determine in which direction the main ceiling beams will be located, mark the position of the ends of the beams on opposite walls and draw lines along the ceiling connecting these points. Extend the lines onto the walls a few centimeters lower than the final ceiling height.

Step 3. Make markings for the location of the main and cross beams. Mark full width ceiling beams to know exactly the size of panels and beam joints. The choice of panel size, shape and quantity is up to you.

Stage 4. Installation of the beam system

This is the most critical step in installation, since its accuracy will ultimately determine general form ceiling. Beams can be made hollow, with this design it is convenient to hide electrical wiring for lamps, pipes and other things in them engineering Communication. If the beam is made of solid wood, make a channel in it for laying wires.

If you are working individually, make yourself a T-shaped support from wooden slats to the height of the ceiling minus the beam. This will hold one end of the beam against the ceiling while you work at the other end of the beam.

Step 1. Install beams around the perimeter of the room. The longest beam is installed first. If the room is square or irregular in shape, start with a beam that runs perpendicular to the support beams to create a strong connection.

Step 2. Apply glue along the length of the beam and glue it at the junction of the ceiling and floor.

Step 3. Using a pneumatic nailer, nail the beam with two nails on both sides every 30 cm, starting at one end of the beam. Do the same with the opposite perimeter beam.

Step 4. Measure the distance between the beams on each side of the room and prepare the beams for the cross sides of the perimeter. Attach them to the ceiling in the same way.

Step 5. After installing the perimeter, install the main longitudinal beams according to the markings in the same way as the perimeter beams.

Step 6. Measure the distance between the main beams and cut cross beams. Install them similarly in the marked positions.

Step 7 Strengthen the structure - Hold the nailer at a 45 degree angle close to the junction of the cross beam and main beam and drive the nail into the cross beam at an angle.

If you are using pre-cut caissons or pre-cut panels for the space between the beams, insert the panels and nail them to the beams.

Alternative - coffered plasterboard ceiling

Stage 5. Installation of ceiling plinth

While the shape of the caisson and its actual depth are created by the height and placement of the beam profile, the boundary and visual depth of the caisson is created by the ceiling plinth.

Step 1. Measure the internal dimensions of all sides of one of the caissons. If there is a gap between the ceiling and the beam due to the unevenness of the ceiling, take this height into account in the size of the baseboard.

Step 2. Cut the ceiling plinth to the appropriate length. Using a machine, cut a 45 degree angle on each side of the baseboard.

Step 3. You can install the cut plinths directly one by one. To do this, apply glue to each part and secure it to the beams.

Step 4. Sometimes it is easier to assemble each box from the baseboard separately, and then install it entirely in the caisson. In this case, use glue to assemble the baseboard box. Make sure it fits well into the coffer and glue the baseboard.

Step 5. Secure the ceiling plinth with nails to the joists at each corner of the plinth box.

Stage 6. Ceiling finishing

The last stage is to give the ceiling a finished look and hide all working irregularities, if any.

Step 1. Use latex caulk to fill all joints and gaps between joists, baseboards and ceiling panels.

Step 2. Use wood putty and a putty knife to seal the nail heads.

Step 3. Apply two coats water-based paint. Use semi-gloss paint and a 5-7 cm wide brush to paint the molding. Then use a paint roller to paint the beams.

Step 4. Install ceiling lamps. If you covered the ceiling with plasterboard panels, you just need to cut holes in the plasterboard under the lamps. Glue the plastic rings to the lamp hole. When you install new fixtures, they should be flush with the surface of the finished ceiling.

Decorative elements of a coffered ceiling

A standard coffered ceiling will look more interesting if you add decorative and functional elements.

Video - DIY installation of a caisson on the ceiling

In this article we will talk about what a coffered ceiling is, what features it has, and options for arranging it with your own hands. The coffered ceiling looks very beautiful and stylish, but it has not only advantages, but also disadvantages.

What is a coffered ceiling? This is a special type of ceiling design in the form of beams, cells, and recesses. Under the word "caisson" in in this case refers to a polygonal recess, cell, section on the ceiling. The shape of the caissons can be very different: rectangular, square, polygonal and even round. Longitudinal and transverse beams with various ornaments, cornices, borders, and molded rosettes are widely used to create caissons.

Let us immediately note that the coffered (lacunar) ceiling has a very ancient history. Even in Ancient Greece, a similar technology for arranging ceilings was widely used. However, at that time, coffered ceilings were rather a necessity, because they made it possible to add strength to the canvas and remove part of the load from the ceiling beams. Modeling and drawings were used for beauty. During the Renaissance, wooden coffered ceilings were often used in palaces.

Now coffered ceilings usually do not serve any practical function, they are simply very noticeable, original decor premises.

Today, a coffered ceiling can be made from various materials, the choice is quite large:

• Natural wood. The most noble, but at the same time the most expensive option. To create coffered ceilings, oak, ash, walnut, and alder are usually used. Most a budget option- pine;
• MDF. A good option to replace natural wood. It costs less, does not dry out, and is easier to install;
• Drywall. Cells on the ceiling can be created from affordable plasterboard, which can be decorated with rosettes and cornices;
• Polyurethane. A modern, lightweight material that allows you to create durable and moisture-resistant ceiling structures;
• Cardboard. This refers to beams made of construction cardboard, lightweight, inexpensive, but short-lived and fragile. It is customary to cover them after installation on the ceiling with self-adhesive film, which can imitate the structure of wood and other materials.

Advantages of coffered ceilings:

• Aristocratic appearance which will give a special charm to any room, be it a living room, kitchen or bedroom;
• Big choice materials, textures, the ability to paint in different colors, many combinations, for example, using wallpaper, stretch fabric, plaster, rosettes made of plaster or polyurethane, all kinds of fillets inside the caissons;
• The design of the coffered ceiling allows you to hide any communications;
• The coffered ceiling allows you to hide all surface irregularities;
• Section cells on the ceiling can improve the acoustics of the room; they disperse and absorb sound waves;
• Additional heat and sound insulation of the ceiling appears;
• There are very wide opportunities for experimenting with lighting, which can be very different, including hidden light sources;
• The service life, of course, will depend on the material used to create the ceiling, but in general it is quite long.

Disadvantages of coffered ceilings:

• A suspension system of this design “eats” the ceiling height. Making caissons with ceiling heights less than 2.5 m is a risky endeavor; the effect may not be at all what you expected. And it is best to use caissons on ceilings with a height of three meters or more, so they will look especially luxurious;
• Installation of a coffered ceiling is quite complex and requires careful calculations;
• If the sections are made of plasterboard, then the ceiling cannot be washed or cleaned, you will only have to repaint it. In general, we must not forget that drywall is a rather fragile material. This drawback also applies to ceilings made of construction cardboard;
• Quite a high price compared to conventional painting of the ceiling or wallpapering it;
• It is more difficult to care for the cells of a coffered ceiling; dust can accumulate in uneven beams and on stucco molding.

Installation of a coffered ceiling always begins with drawing up a sketch, detailed plan. First, measurements of the room are taken, the dimensions of the caissons are selected, which, we recall, can be the most different shapes, identical and not. For large rooms Designers advise making caissons smaller, but for relatively tight ones - larger or of different sizes.

The technology for arranging a coffered ceiling will depend on the material you choose. For clarity, we will show several video instructions.

Now it is possible to purchase ready-made kits for coffered ceilings, which include such details as: long and short guide rails, cornices, curbs, additional elements and coffered units.

The emergence of caissons as architectural element buildings and structures associated with design features the simplest post-and-beam construction system, which is still used today since the times of Hellas and Ancient Egypt.

IN modern architecture Caissons can have either purely aesthetic significance or combine structural and decorative functions, and can also be used to improve the acoustics of a room, create various visual effects (for example, visually increase the height of a ceiling or vault), and serve as niches for installing lamps.

Coffered ceilings in the interior of a modern apartment and house

Today, the coffered structure is considered an exclusive ceiling design option. Its use allows you to give the home a special chic and emphasize the status of the owner.

More often, this type of ceiling can be found in classic interior design trends, such as:, and, of course, and.

Coffered ceiling details

The structure of a decorative coffered ceiling consists of a substrate and a frame onto which cornices, borders, trim (moldings) and rosettes are attached. Additionally, the caissons are decorated with lamps, applied decor, ornaments, stencil painting, stained glass, and there are also caissons with lighting.

Coffered ceiling plan

Although a coffered ceiling in the interior of an apartment or house is not a cheap pleasure, today the construction market offers relatively inexpensive and durable materials from which you can build a beautiful coffered ceiling structure.

It is worth noting that the coffered ceiling will do not for all rooms. For such a design to look attractive, the height from floor to ceiling must be at least 2.5 meters.

You can order coffered wooden ceilings at reasonable prices in the “Imperial Forest” carpentry workshop!

Types of coffered ceilings

When choosing a coffered ceiling, first, you should familiarize yourself with its main varieties.

Wooden coffered ceiling

Wood is the most noble material for coffered ceilings. Environmental friendliness and a unique wood pattern are strong arguments in favor of choosing this particular material. The most commonly used are oak, walnut, alder, and ash; as an economical option, pine is used. With proper treatment and care, such a ceiling will last for decades.
It would seem that, perfect option, but there are several reasons that make us consider alternatives...
The price tag for a wooden coffered ceiling is the highest among all options. The high cost is determined not only by the high cost of the starting material, but also by the labor-intensive process of manufacturing all the parts, as well as the installation itself.

Coffered ceiling made of MDF

A good alternative to natural wood. Installation of such a ceiling is a little simpler and will cost less, moreover, it is not subject to drying out and deformation.

Coffered plasterboard ceiling

A coffered plasterboard ceiling is an even more budget option. Decorated with plaster cornices and rosettes. Eco-friendly.
But it should also be taken into account that drywall is afraid of moisture and, relative to the above materials, is not so practical. Requires careful operation, because it is quite fragile, and it is not so easy to abuse it. To remove traces of dirt, you may have to repaint the ceiling, partially or completely.

Coffered ceiling made of polyurethane

This material has a number of pleasant advantages: low weight, which greatly simplifies installation, moisture resistance, practicality, durability, and it does not crack or deform over time.

Finished caissons made of polyurethane are symmetrical, they can be tinted or painted in any color. Prices for such caissons vary greatly, too cheap options may have errors, but really high-quality ones may have an indecently high price...

Advantages and disadvantages of coffered ceilings

Positive characteristics:

• The special aesthetics and uniqueness of such a ceiling immediately attracts attention;
• Inexhaustible popularity and relevance;
• Versatility. Such a ceiling can transform any room, be it a living room, bedroom, study or office;
• With the help of such a ceiling structure, it is easy to hide almost any communications, as well as unevenness of the rough ceiling;
• Improves the acoustic characteristics of a room by absorbing and dispersing sound waves;
• This ceiling design will make a room with high walls more comfortable;
• The service life largely depends on the materials of manufacture and operating conditions, but with proper and timely care, the coffered ceiling will serve for many years.

Flaws:

• Reduces the height of the room, which is not always useful;
• Complex installation, requiring precise preliminary calculations and preparation;
• High cost of materials;
• Difficult everyday life.

Since the design of coffered ceilings is quite specific, there are some important aspects to keep in mind:

• Dark-colored caissons should only be used in rooms with high walls, as they visually reduce the height of the walls;
• To prevent the coffered ceiling from taking all the attention, if there are other important accents in the room, it should be made light or even completely white;
• The larger the room, the smaller the cells should be, and vice versa, in compact rooms, it is better to make the coffered cells larger;
• When installing wooden caissons, choose the material to match the furniture and floor to create a holistic, harmonious picture;
• It is worth thinking carefully about the lighting, because in rooms with insufficient lighting, such a ceiling will look inexpressive;
• A coffered ceiling is not for everyone; make sure that this ceiling design will look natural in your chosen design style.

Coffered ceilings in the interior - photo

The ceiling in the design of the room plays a kind of final role, putting an end to the entire interior style. Among modern diversity finishing materials Wooden coffered ceilings are considered an innovation, although in fact they were widely used in ancient Greece. Today, caissons play not only a practical role, facilitating construction and improving acoustics, but also perform decorative functions, becoming the main element of the interior.

Caissons lighten the structure and improve acoustics, and also perform decorative functions, being the main element of the interior.

Coffered ceilings: pros and cons

These ceilings are recesses of regular geometric shape, which are created using beams intersecting each other. Among the positive qualities of such an overlap, it is worth noting the following:

Caissons are made from natural wood, which is an environmentally friendly material.

1. Aesthetics is one of the main advantages of coffered ceilings. Beam ceiling design fits perfectly into the interior country house. At the same time, the space between the beams can be processed to your taste: wallpapered, painted, decorated decorative plaster etc. This option is well suited for rooms decorated as in classic style, and in country style.
2. Naturalness. Caissons are made from natural wood, which is an environmentally friendly material with a wide range of decorative properties.
3. Quality. Ready-made wooden ceiling modules have high quality and fully comply with all existing GOST standards.
4. Compatibility. One of the most important advantages This finishing is its excellent compatibility with expensive classic furniture.
5. The cassette cladding method allows you to hide almost all the imperfections of the ceiling, so the owners of private houses will not need to carry out labor-intensive work to level it.
6. Possibility of application different materials. This design can be made of wood, MDF, plasterboard, polyurethane, etc.

Caissons also have some disadvantages:

1. High cost.
2. Difficult to install. Do it yourself installation work It will be quite difficult, and hiring specialists will make such finishing even more expensive. However, there is a way out of this situation - you can purchase ready-made cassettes and stick them on the ceiling.

Despite these disadvantages, wooden ceilings can be called a completely suitable type of finishing for a private home. Such designs look extremely stylish and give the room a special atmosphere of antiquity and comfort.

DIY installation of a coffered ceiling

To do wooden ceiling caisson type with your own hands, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• saw;
• hammer;
• roulette;
• square;
• roller;
• putty knife;
• wooden beams, slabs or finished cells;
• wallpaper;
• deep penetration primer;
• putty;
• glue;
• pencil, paper;
• nails.

Do not forget that coffered ceilings cannot be used in all buildings, because in houses with low ceilings they will be completely inappropriate. The ceiling height in the house must be at least 250 cm. If you have a great desire to create a wooden ceiling of this type in your apartment, but the ceiling height leaves much to be desired, then you can still take a risk, but you should choose thin panels in light colors.

When constructing caissons, one should observe general rule: the more spacious the room, the more beams you need to use to decorate it. Typically, standard planks with a height and width of 120-150 mm are used for work, although the dimensions of the room must be taken into account.

First you need to prepare a project and draw a sketch of the future design, which should take into account the individual preferences of each family member. When developing a project, the following factors should be taken into account:

• the level of illumination in the room, the location of window and door openings;
• room dimensions;
• purpose of the room (bedroom, living room, kitchen or hall).

In this case, it is better to seek help from designers who will be able to prepare a high-quality and understandable sketch, where all the design features will be clearly indicated. But if you know how to draw a little and create schematic drawings, then this task will be up to you.

A coffered ceiling with lamps will help make the room brighter and more spacious.

Before installation, you should carefully inspect the finishing surface. If it is flat or has slight differences in height, then it can be safely used for installing a wooden ceiling. If there are cracks and chips on the surface, they must be repaired with putty and then sanded.

After this, the surface should be well primed with a deep penetration primer and given time to dry. Then the ceiling can be covered with wallpaper, which will serve as the background of the caisson. The wallpaper pattern is chosen to be monochromatic or with a slight structure. The glued fabric is carefully smoothed to avoid the appearance of air bubbles or wrinkles.

After this, marks are created on the wallpaper along which the lattice structure will be installed. The first step is to decide on the placement of the central bar, which can be placed in the center of the room or be slightly shifted to the side.

The main element of a coffered ceiling is support beams (box-shaped beams), which are nailed to the base in a certain order, creating the required ornament. To create a box beam, you need to cut a strip the length of which will be equal to the length of the ceiling. Small planks are placed on its sides at equal distances from each other. After this, this beam is nailed to the ceiling. Then the planks are installed to cover the sides of the structure, after which the beam from below is also covered with a plank.

The transverse elements are installed when all the longitudinal beams are installed.

Typically, such structures are fastened with nails, but high-quality wood glue can be used to secure small elements.

1. If indoors low ceilings, then the beams should be placed in the openings of windows and doors. The contrast with the recesses will optically increase the height of the room.
2. It is not recommended to install coffered ceilings in rooms with poor lighting and a large number of dark furniture. Such a design will depress and evoke sadness.
3. Caissons are not suitable for interiors designed in modern or high-tech style. They will look harmonious in country and classic style.
4. If you have chosen a wooden ceiling, the color of which is as close as possible to natural, then you need to take care of correct selection furniture shade. Ideally, the shade of the ceiling and furniture should match each other. The floor finish should also be matched to match them. This will allow you to get a holistic picture.
5. To construct light-colored cellular ceilings, there is no need to use expensive wood. In this case, polyurethane and gypsum products are completely justified.

Coffered ceilings are a versatile decorative element that will add special elegance to any room. With their help, you can realize your most brilliant ideas regarding design and interior design.

Every person in life faces the need to competently arrange their living space, but it is important to take a holistic approach to this issue and to the choice building materials, as well as to the designs used. Today, coffered ceilings are becoming increasingly popular. Coffered ceilings can be made of wood - in the form of beams attached to the ceiling, plasterboard - in appearance they are very similar to niches. In other words, a coffered ceiling is a polygonal structure, which is presented in the form of numerous recesses. Translated from Latin, “lacunar” or coffered ceiling is a recess that can be properly decorated and look very impressive. These designs first appeared in Greece, but at that time they had a completely different purpose. First of all, beams and ceilings served as additional support for the building. Today, the caisson structure is design solution in many interiors, often decorated with additional moldings, adding brightness and additional luxury to the room.

Modern ceiling in the interior

When choosing a specific design, you should pay attention to the fact that this design will be appropriate for a building with high ceilings, because in houses with a regular layout, with a ceiling height of 2.5 meters, there will be no opportunity to effectively emphasize the decorated ceiling.

It is important to note that a coffered ceiling will be absolutely appropriate for both the living room and the bedroom, and a study or billiard room will be exclusively luxurious. When equipping a country house in this way, you can skillfully emphasize modern style and design of your estate.

Wooden ceiling fittings

Timeless classic amazes with its beautiful and bright views, however, coffered ceiling equipment can advantageously highlight any interior. When developing a project for a future coffered ceiling, you can turn to professionals or carry out the installation yourself.

Important! Wooden coffered ceilings should be selected wisely in accordance with the future furniture set, the required acoustic support and lighting of the living space.

When choosing a wooden coffered ceiling, you need to pay attention to:

• the shade of the wood was harmonious with the interior of the entire room;
• It is important to consider the height of the profiles so that the coffered ceiling is professionally designed.

When choosing the optimal equipment, it is worth using the original sample so that end result get a successful and harmonious combination of beams and beams.

Ceiling made of MDF elements and plasterboard

If you need to save on the materials used, you can use MDF elements - it will be much cheaper, since the use of sheets of fiberboard instead of a solid piece of wood will allow you to get rid of the need for extra expenses on natural material in some ceilings.

Important! When using MDF, the structure will have a long shelf life, since the boards are not subject to deformation and will not shrink, unlike wood.

A ceiling made of molding or plasterboard can be safely classified as budget equipment. However, this building decor is quite difficult to install.

It is worth noting that the principle of creating coffered structures consists in the manufacture and installation of shaped niches or projections from plasterboard, wood or MDF, which are then decorated using moldings.

DIY design

If you need to organize work on your own, you should understand that this is a labor-intensive process, which is important to approach in a comprehensive manner. It is recommended to have a certain building set:

• caisson, which can be purchased in advance at hardware stores;
• slats up to 15 cm, which will be necessary for the installation of beams;
• necessary adhesive for wood or MDF;
• nails, hammer, hacksaw;
• square and meter.

In addition, it is worth considering the design completely and deciding on the final look.

An additional emphasis will be step-by-step instructions on how to install a coffered ceiling with your own hands:

• At the initial stage, it is necessary to prime the surface and paste wallpaper in light colors. It is necessary to use plain and non-textured wallpaper;
• After the surface has dried, it is recommended to mark the places for future installation of the frame made of wooden planks, having previously determined the location of the rail of the central part of the structure.

Important! When marking, you should adhere to a certain distance from the wall (15-25 cm) to the square frame element.

• installation of beams is carried out, because they are the supporting structures of the entire coffered ceiling. It is worth strictly adhering to the design of the future caisson equipment;
• when using stretched twine, beams are installed around the perimeter and in places designated by the project;
• after the beams are installed, the panels are installed, which are fastened with staples and nails. This creates a square for the future design.

To summarize, it is worth noting that in general the technology for installing a coffered ceiling is the fastening of longitudinal strips and auxiliary transverse parts.

Installation of slabs is also carried out in certain stages:

• At the initial stage, the first slab is installed using metal brackets, which are mounted in a special one recess of the caisson. On the opposite side, a mounting strip is installed in the next groove of the element;
• After installing the slabs, it is recommended to check the corners and install the caissons using embedded strips. Installation is carried out in such a way that the short parts are in the same direction, and the long elements are perpendicular;
• It is necessary to arrange a frieze along the wall, which should then be decorated with slats.

Ceiling decoration

On initial stages decoration, you should use putty and carefully eliminate the possibility of cracks and chips. In addition, it is important to use serpyanka mesh and install counters. After the finishing works it is necessary to clean the surface and expose the surface with a primer, thus preparing for the final stages of ceiling installation. As a final finishing touch, it is recommended to use baguettes, which are important to install correctly by gluing them to the structure frame. At the final stage, it is recommended to use contrasting color schemes for painting coffered ceiling niches.

Professional DIY installation