This type of ceiling decoration once again proves that classic interior design techniques are always in demand. If the craftsmen have managed to combine the latest technologies with traditional motifs, then it’s worth thinking about decorative stucco for the ceiling. Even a modern suspended or suspended ceiling can be easily decorated with stucco decoration. Moreover, the choice is wide both in terms of design and materials used.
Ceiling design with stucco – choosing material
Among the materials used, three main ones can be distinguished. The cheapest and most accessible decor is polystyrene foam. The structures are very light; in any hardware store you will find a variety of types. To fix it, just purchase a special glue and simply fix the selected structure on a flat surface. Such decorative stucco on the ceiling is usually used in budget renovation options. However, this price fully reflects the quality: unclear design, very fragile and brittle design. And after installation, the cheapness is immediately visible.
Classic ceilings with stucco do not accept fakes, and therefore only real plaster is used for them. After manufacturing, the structure is very durable, it can be sanded and given a finished look. There is maximum detail in the drawing, a lot of small and clearly visible details. Gypsum is a relatively cheap material, but the work will cost a pretty penny. Only professionals in their field can work with plaster at a truly high quality level. As for durability, it is worth considering the ability of the finished decor to acquire a yellowish tint over time. Gypsum also absorbs moisture very well. As an alternative, you should think about plaster ceiling moldings made from a special moisture-resistant material. And if you use a certain paint, the decor can even be cleaned with a damp cloth. Ceiling molding made of polyurethane is one of the options when a compromise can be found. The material is completely resistant to moisture, the design is no less detailed and after installation it looks no worse than plaster. The great advantage of polyurethane ceiling molding is its ability to maintain its original appearance for a long time; cracks do not form on the surface. As a rule, it is polyurethane stucco molding that is used on stretch ceilings, since flexible structures and shaped complex bends are not a problem for them.
Decorating the ceiling with stucco – what can you choose?
From the entire list of proposals for ceiling decoration today, you can select the following elements.
- Stucco molding in the form of ceiling rosettes. If you want to decorate the area where the lamp is mounted, the socket will be the ideal choice. These are very different in shape, design and style of construction. Stucco molding on the ceiling under the chandelier allows you to hide all the fixtures of the lamp and decorate the mistakes of the builders.
- Ceilings with stucco elements can be very expensive and look really chic. If your goal is precisely this kind of room design, a caisson will do. Such square-shaped recesses with rich decoration can turn a room into a real theater hall.
- Stucco on the ceiling for houses or apartments with non-standard or very high ceilings is much more interesting. What are the domes worth? This type of decor will look especially beautiful paired with an original lamp.
- And of course, stucco molding in the form of a ceiling molding or cornice. It is these elements that give the entire design a finished look and visually raise the height. Cornices are used to decorate the joints between the wall and the ceiling, and moldings are used for lighting.
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Stucco on the ceiling is currently not out of fashion, but is only developing: new materials and interesting methods of combination with technology are appearing.
