One type of suspended structures are cassette ceilings, which were originally used in the process of finishing industrial facilities and offices. But thanks to the expansion of sewing selection, specialists are increasingly proposing to use this solution in residential premises.

But this applies more ceilings in the bathroom or kitchen, because the main advantage of the design is resistance to moisture and hygiene.

The process of installing a cassette ceiling involves the construction of the frame with the subsequent installation of the square or rectangular panels. For this purpose, the main and transverse guides are fixed, with the help of corners and adjustable suspensions, cassettes are fixed.

Varieties of products

Elements are available in various parameters: 300x300, 600x600, 600x1200, 900x900 mm.

Magnifies made from many materials:

• aluminum plates have a thickness of 0.32 and 0.4 mm. To give the material of the practicality and aesthetic properties of the product is subject to special processing. Be sure to apply a bimetallic coating that increases strength. And the mirror surface and glitter provides chemical polishing;
• steel cassettes are made of galvanized, and decorative and operational characteristics are given by coating from powder paint;
• gypsum panels are decorated with a fabric substrate;
• the use of mineral fiber in the manufacture gives plates with good moisture resistance and noise insulation;
• silicate or acrylic glass is used to erect a translucent ceiling. When installing, luminescent lamps are inserted - the additional effect is achieved.

Features of construction

Suspended cassette ceilings have a mass gain due to which they become the best solution. These include:

• the absence of the need to prepare the foundation, even complex defects and potholes will be invisible under the plates;
• installation is carried out without unnecessary dirt, the process does not take much time;
• in addition to the opportunity to hide all communications, access remains for them, because the panels are kept on the frame only under their own weight. To get to the wiring enough to raise the decorative plate;
• if it is damaged, it is simply replaced, for which they remove part of the trim, and the new tile is placed in its place;
• panels do not absorb moisture and dust, the hygiene products makes it possible to use cassette ceilings in medical facilities and laboratories;
• to buy a cassette ceiling does not need to spend a lot of money, panels are available in price. For example, the Armstrong ceiling costs from 50 rubles;
• the manufacturer releases additional light blocks, they are inserted instead of a specific stove. Cassette ceilings can consist entirely of raster luminaires or serve as an additional surface decoration.

All listed advantages overlap one disadvantage - the need to reduce the ceiling level by 15-20 cm.

Offers from manufacturers

Before choosing a system, you should see the photo of the cassette ceilings, the installation result may include any interior. The market offers a wide range of structures, it is worth lifying the most popular:

• sky Cassette ceiling offers metal elements made in classic design. The suspension system is distinguished by moisture resistance and durability, ease of installation. Plates in designs have a smooth surface, no extra details contribute to the use of this solution in residential premises;
• casal Cassette ceilings are designed to meet increased hygiene requirements. In addition to aesthetic attractiveness and high strength, the manufacturer paid attention to the hygienic properties of products. The finished surface can be disinfected, so this solution is often chosen when designing rooms in medical facilities, laboratories or kindergartens;
• caveen ceilings offer the use of various types of cassettes - perforated, stamped, smooth or mirrored. This allows you to embed the necessary equipment in the overlap. The manufacturer focuses on a wide range of consumers, while guarantees the quality of each product;
• cassette ceilings Albes is a representative of the domestic market, with a low cost of choice, a reliable design with various panels is proposed. There are open and closed systems, cassettes may differ in color and perforations. At the same time, the quality of products is not inferior to foreign analogues;
• do not forget about the ceilings Armstrong, the main offer is a panel of pressed fiber, however, wooden and metal modules are manufactured to order. This is a common option due to availability, because the financial aspect for many plays a decisive role.

Prices for cassette ceilings should be considered on certain examples in the manner indicated above:

• Sky T24 is a system with convex plates, that is, after installation, the elements will be included in the frame plane. The cost of the stove may vary depending on the material and the volume of purchases, is approximately 500-700 rubles / m2;
• the Russian manufacturer of CESAL offers more expensive products due to the special properties of the surface. The price for 1 m2 of construction varies from 600 to 900 rubles;
• patented technologies in the production of Caveen plates provide uniqueness and durability of the facing, the cost of the standard panel of 30x30cm in the market begins from 100 rubles, decorated - from 300 rubles;
• acoustic cladding Albes "Sound Prim", made of a seal-exhaust grid, suitable for design rooms with increased sound impact requirements. The price of the market is 350 rubles;
• the Armstrong systems are the most affordable option, the simple solution starts from 50 rubles. For example, Bajcal Board is plates without perforation, size 600x600x12 mm. This products are manufactured in the UK, in retail price costs 60 rubles. At the same time the company's wholesale customers offer an additional discount.

Mounting systems

Coffered ceiling installation process can be considered for example Albes systems:

• is first preparatory step, comprising removing the peeling treatment surface finishes and antiseptics in wet areas;
• further pave communications, fixed wiring;
• metered rate, which will sink design;
• on the walls make levels in terms of level, fix the corner;
• the suspensions are fixed to the main ceiling, their location is determined after pulling the threads between the corners in increasing 120 cm. Entriving on the marking should be recorded, the distance between the suspensions should be 120 cm, to the wall - 45-60 cm, depending on the weight of the structure;
• installation of carrier rails is carried out using transversely stretched threads. For receipt of cells, transverse rails are fixed with a length of 120 cm, hereinafter - elements of 60 cm.

It will remain to check the frame and insert cassettes, the ceiling is ready. After watching the video installation of the cassette ceiling in the process, problems should not arise.