Mirrored ceiling: main types, types and coverage

Mirrored ceiling - is a multifunctional design solution that is not only decorate the room, but also allow him to improve his performance. Such a ceiling covering hides any imperfections not only to the ceiling, but also the entire interior as a whole. Due to the use of mirrors is still so common in ordinary residential areas, it remains unique in its kind and interesting for designers.

Mirrors decorate the entire ceiling area, or some parts of it, which is planned to allocate. Moreover, given the abundance of modern materials, ceilings can be mirrored or tensioning of the polystyrene slabs. Very popular cassette rack mirrored ceilings, but certainly the most urgent is the classic finishing ceiling mirrors.

So, what are the most common design ideas ceiling mirrors.

1. Continuous coverage means filling the entire surface of the ceiling space mirrors. This type of ceiling space is interesting for its characteristic visual effect of the lack of sex. However, we must remember that such filling bears some problems with its installation and maintenance. To clean a ceiling will be somewhat more difficult than some small tiles.
   

   Solid Mirror suspended ceiling in the bathroom

2. The connecting frame is used to mask the rough joints between the mirror plates. There can be used any compound of the profiles to the ceiling beams. Thanks to these skeletons in the ceiling will be an interesting mirror pattern, individual and interesting.
   

   The design of the mirror surface is composed of profiles assembled in a robust frame and mirror panels as cladding material

3. Combination ceiling coverings combine the mirror surface with other types of materials. Mirrors can be used here in the form of panels. They can move smoothly on the walls that will create more volume in the room. You will see the effect of open space and it will be difficult to determine the real size at a glance.
   

   Combining different coatings for ceiling decoration with mirror patterned in the center

4. Decorative rosettes of the mirrors on the ceiling as the most interesting solution for those who are afraid to make the entire ceiling of a solid mirror. The light from the chandelier will be playing in this outlet, creating a special atmosphere.
   

   Decorative mirror inlaid with a large flower on the ceiling

5. Due to the different processing mirror surfaces of panels there are various kinds of decoration or tinted mirror panels engraved. Mirrored surface coated or engraving will open up new possibilities in the interior.
   

   Mirror with diamond engraving on the ceiling

The advantages of mirrored ceiling surfaces quite a lot, because thanks to them the design of any room will shine in the truest sense of the word.

The main effect of which mirror ceilings have become so popular - a visual increase in space. This is important in areas with low ceilings or narrow and elongated areas.

Mirrors have good sound insulation and does not require special care (for them it is possible to look the same means for washing, as for all the other mirrors in the house). This first moisture-resistant material, and this allows the quality of mirror ceilings in rooms with high humidity. For example, a mirrored ceiling in the bathroom would be a rather unusual and interesting solution. It allows you to create multiple levels of ceiling structures without extra effort, and moreover, its installation does not take much time.

Types mirror ceilings

Mirrored ceilings vary according to the type of fabric, in its shape and size and the type of fastening. The first type fixtures often include:

1. conventional mirror coating, which is produced on the glass substrate;
   

   Specular fabric based on glass

2. or so-called plexiglass polystyrene, to which a special mirror paste film;
   

   Mirror plexiglass extruded acrylic with special metallized film

3. specialized web with a glossy reflective surface;
   

   The glossy surface tension ceiling has a mirror effect

4. aluminum sheet;
   

   Aluminum sheet - strong and shatterproof embodiment for finishing ceiling

5. PVC film with a smooth surface.
   

   Mirror adhesive tape - a great material for interior decoration

The shape of mirrored ceilings are divided into continuous (they are characteristic of tension structures, which do not have joints), panel (all working material presented in the form of rectangular panels, often large) and tile (they belong to the cassette mirror ceilings). Finally, the types of fasteners that are the most important item to install mirrored ceilings. There are three kinds of fixtures, the most frequently encountered.

Boarded - all the material stitched to the ceiling on the basis of the adhesive.

Suspended - it uses a special frame, which is prepared in advance and is located below the main ceiling.

Stretch - the name type of fastening, it is clear how it is performed, ie, mirror sheet specially stretched between the walls.

Polystyrene mirror plates on the market as a material rolled up in rolls that before operation must be carefully flattened.

If time permits, it is enough to leave on a gross basis for a couple of days. If not, a few hours can be put on top of the detailed material that anything serious. But such straightening is not considered the best, so it is recommended to use it only in the most extreme cases. Its installation is most easy, since it is the basis of a special adhesive tape, which occurs due to adhesion with the roof surface. Much less common polystyrene plates without a self-adhesive base, then use adhesive mixtures based on PVA. The adhesive layer is applied is very thin, so as not to burden the design.

Classic glass mirror ceilings

To make a mirrored ceiling of the classic materials should be carefully choose the shape and even the color of the mirror panels that are perfectly in harmony with the overall composition. It is important to do all the work carefully and thoroughly. Because it affects the appearance of all mirrored ceiling, and any inaccuracy in the work will be immediately apparent.

Cassette mirror ceiling batten is an aluminum strip with a mirror coating. Colors of a large number of bands, and you can select any "taste and color."

There is a small trick, you need to pick up plates and racks of different shades to mirror most stands out on the ceiling. Of course, to a ceiling served as long as possible it is necessary to observe certain rules of installation. 3-5 mm gap between the wall and the end frame beam is a prerequisite.

To make a mirrored ceiling with his hands must first make a careful calculation of the required material. Next, the pre-treatment of the ceiling, it leveled, cleaned of previous coatings.

When attaching the mirror coatings on the basis of the adhesive is important to remember that clean hands immediately after pressing the plate to the ceiling, you should not. The panel were peeled off under its own weight, it is required to maintain for some time. you need to use specialized rubber washers that will help you leave the surface smooth and mirror for mounting screws.

For cassette suspended ceilings must be carefully calculate the position fixing metal profiles and ceiling fixtures. Most often in areas with mirrored ceilings and lighting fixtures use a bitmap.

Thanks to them, a mirror on the ceiling acquire depth and, in addition, they are considered safe for all types of premises. To connect to the mains, it is necessary to take into account potential problems with electrical wiring, including a possible fire. To avoid them you need to use a special terminal block.

The growing popularity of stretch ceilings predetermined mirroring suspended ceilings. To make them use a special PVC film, it is extremely strong and at the same time delicate. Glossy fabrics come in different colors, so that they acquire different properties, the maximum effect of the mirror to diffuse reflection of the floor.

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