Ceiling in the kitchen: finishing options, pros, cons

Recommendation points

• Paint
• Wallpaper
• Ceiling tiles
• Drywall
• Plastic panels
• Wood, beams, slats
• Stretch ceiling

Let’s talk about what the ceiling in the kitchen can be. Our tips site will guide you through all options, from the most budget-friendly to the most complex and expensive. We will pay special attention to the advantages and disadvantages of each option for finishing the ceiling in such an important room as the kitchen.

First, let’s figure out what the requirements for finishing the ceiling in the kitchen are in general:

• The ceiling, of course, should become a harmonious detail of the entire interior, fit into the chosen concept of room decoration.
• Be level, without cracks or other flaws.
• It should be possible to maintain the ceiling and wash it. Soot from the hob, despite the presence of a hood, will certainly rise up. Therefore, the kitchen ceiling will need regular maintenance. It is highly desirable that it be moisture resistant.

Paint

The ceiling in the kitchen can be simply painted. The times of whitewashing are long gone, agree. Now it has been replaced by a more durable and attractive paint, most often water-based paint.

There are many advantages to this option for finishing the kitchen ceiling: the paint is inexpensive, you can carry out all the work yourself and quickly, there are many color options.

Cons: the ceiling will have to be carefully leveled, because the paint will only emphasize all the flaws. Over time, the coating may begin to crack, and if white was chosen for the ceiling, it may turn yellow.

Wallpaper

Also an inexpensive option, with a wide selection of textures, colors, patterns. Of course, wallpapering the ceiling is a little more difficult than painting it, but our site sovetov.ru has already described this process in detail.

Wallpaper on the kitchen ceiling has its drawbacks: you need to choose the options that can be washed. Vinyl wallpaper that can be washed with soapy water is suitable. In addition, the ceiling also needs to be leveled under the wallpaper, although thick vinyl wallpaper will still hide minor imperfections.

Important! The painted and wallpapered ceiling will have to be repaired completely in case of flooding by neighbors or a roof leak. It will not be possible to paint only the affected area, the color will be different. And the wallpaper will also have to be changed entirely so as not to spoil the look of the room..

Ceiling tiles

An attractive option, both in price and in design, finish and durability. The ceiling tile is made of expanded polystyrene, it is very light, it is simply glued to the ceiling with liquid nails, hides cracks and other imperfections.

There are few downsides – not everyone likes the look of ceiling tiles, often they want something more aesthetic. In addition, dirt and soot can accumulate at the joints between the tiles, which will not be so easy to wash..

Drywall

There are two options here – to completely sheathe the ceiling with plasterboard or to make a multi-level, combined.

Advantages of a plasterboard ceiling: a huge number of design options, the ability to beat the space in different ways, highlight separate zones, install built-in lighting. No need to level the ceiling, installation is quick, easy to hide communications, the coating will be durable.

Cons: the ceiling will drop by at least 10 centimeters, not everyone knows how to work with drywall, the services of a master may be required. In addition, the drywall will need finishing – puttying, painting or wallpapering.

Important! For the kitchen, as rooms with increased humidity and the risk of flooding from above, choose an extremely moisture-resistant drywall!

Plastic panels

Popular due to their long service life, ease of installation, affordable price, rich selection of colors, imitations, and different widths. In addition, the ceiling does not have to be leveled, the plastic will hide everything very reliably. There is an opportunity to hide behind the communication panels, to carry out spot lighting. And it is very easy to wash plastic.

There are not many disadvantages: the ceiling height will drop, as in the case of drywall, in case of poor sealing under the plastic, condensation and mold may appear, not everyone likes the appearance of plastic panels.

Wood, beams, slats

Not a very popular option, we admit. Wooden ceilings are the prerogative of houses built from logs or beams, that is, originally wooden. Often in the kitchen, such a ceiling is simply protected from moisture and dirt by varnishing. Beams, of course, can become a decorative element, for example, in a country or Provence style kitchen. But they will need to be looked after. A wooden slatted ceiling in the kitchen is best done with closed seams. Otherwise, the space between the slats will be very difficult to wash..

The advantage of wooden ceilings is beauty and durability. Of the minuses – difficulties with leaving, as well as a rather high price if such a ceiling is made in an ordinary house or apartment.

Stretch ceiling

Leader in terms of design, attractiveness, aesthetic appearance. In addition, stretch ceilings will save the kitchen in the event of a flood, serve for decades, hide all irregularities, and provide spot illumination of different zones. Often combined with drywall, allowing you to play up the space in different ways.

The disadvantages of stretch ceilings include only the high price and the need to resort to the services of specialists for installation. Not a budget option, which also reduces the overall height of the kitchen.