Design of the ceiling in the bathroom

When you choose a ceiling for a bathroom, remember that this room has high humidity and is characterized by temperature changes. Not every material will stand this, and after a while it can lose its color, and even start to rot. In multi-storey buildings, there is a possibility that you can be flooded by neighbors from above. Therefore, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of material, and choose the design of the ceiling in the bathroom, taking into account all these nuances. To date, the market has a large selection of finishing materials with water repellent properties, suitable for bathroom repair. We'll figure out what exactly fit.

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Reasons for choosing the material

There are several reasons that can influence the choice of the finishing material for the bathroom.

Money

First of all, sad as it may seem, everything depends on money, more precisely, in their quantity. Fortunately, a large selection of materials allows you to choose the design of the ceiling in the bathroom and for a modest budget, and for an expensive, exclusive option.

Personal preferences

Each person has his own taste, which he is guided by. Before making your choice, you can look at the Internet photos of designers and professional builders.

Condition of the old

coating If you just want to update the old cover - this is one thing, you can get by with small losses. Otherwise, you will have to completely remove the old cover and do a new one.

Important! If there are defects on the surface, then you should think about how to hide them under a suspended or stretched ceiling.

Area in the bathroom and ventilation

If the bathroom is small, then the humidity there will definitely be increased. Here a great role is played by the presence of good ventilation and moisture resistance of the finishing materials.

Important! Gypsum plasterboard and stretch fabric, wooden and painted ceilings with weak ventilation will quickly become unusable.

Ceiling height

At low ceilings it is worth considering the coloring or plating( plastic, for example) of the ceiling, since the suspension variant, being a frame structure, visually selects the height and so not very high space. You can glue the surface with special waterproof wallpaper.

Let's now consider the most popular ways of finishing the ceiling.

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Economical variants of

Of course, it's good when you are not constrained in money and can choose the ceiling design in the bathroom, regardless of the costs. But these opportunities are far from everyone, so the most popular are 3 options for economical bathroom finishes.

Beating

A classic that was used by our grandparents as well. True, the quality of whitewash has improved significantly, but still - this is not the most durable option. In addition, it is not suitable for small rooms with high humidity.

Paint

The assortment of such materials is very large. For the bathroom, a paint based on acrylic or water is suitable. With the help of paints you can depict any drawing, which is an undoubted plus for the design of the bathroom as a whole.

Important! When choosing a paint, carefully study the label. Recently, paints have appeared, which in their composition have special antifungal substances.

Wallpapers

There are special vinyl wallpapers that are not afraid of water. If desired, they can later be painted in any color. The only thing that should be considered here is vinyl, it's plastic, it's bad for air and moisture. Accordingly - the issue of good ventilation of the bathroom remains a priority.

Important! Before painting or pasting the ceiling, its surface should be properly prepared. You need to remove the old whitewash, clean the surface, remove from it all traces of mold or fungus, then apply a primer and zashpatlevat.

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Suspended ceilings

This option is suitable only for bathrooms with high ceilings. It is mandatory to create a frame, on which panels, racks or plasterboard sheets are subsequently mounted. For frameworks, metal profiles and wooden slats are used.

Ceiling on gypsum plasterboard base

Drywall is an environmentally friendly material that has many advantages:

• This is a natural material that does not emit any harmful substances.
• Not combustible.
• Allows you to make ceilings of various shapes, even complex and curvilinear.
• Allows you to make a hidden laying of wiring and pipes.
• Over time, does not lose its properties and appearance.
• It's easy to take care of, it does not require special tools.
• If there is a leak, the paneling can be easily removed.
• The cost of finishing is quite acceptable.

As a minus, you can call a complex installation, which is better to entrust to specialists, if you do not even have minimal skills in performing repair work.

Important! It is best to conduct additional surface treatment with moisture repellent before installation, then the ceiling will last you longer.

Rack and suspended ceilings

Rack ceilings consist of an aluminum frame and aluminum rails, which can be snapped onto the frame.

Its advantages include such features:

• Such a ceiling can serve for a long time at high humidity, without losing its attractive appearance.
• It's easy to dismantle, which is important if you need to get to the space behind the ceiling.
• It can be built in any lighting system, as well as air conditioning.

Important! Caring for such a ceiling is simple - it can be vacuumed or washed with detergents. Only he does not tolerate the use of abrasive agents - they can damage the surface.

PVC panels

You can create a beautiful ceiling with plastic panels. They are also mounted on the frame, as well as the slats. The plastic has a number of advantages:

• The flexibility of the strips makes it possible to create curvilinear structures.
• Durability of the material.
• Easy operation
• You can mount lighting
• It does not start mold and fungus
• Variety of color solutions.
• Easy to install and dismantle, you can do with the installation on their own.
• Quite an economical option.

Important! Of course, there are disadvantages, for example, this coating does not fit all styles, requires good ventilation.

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Stretched ceiling

One of the most successful options for ceiling design in the bathroom is the stretch ceiling.

Important! They are made of PVC film and it does not scare the water. Even a large amount of water will not break it when leaking. Another important factor is that it does not start mold and fungus.

There are a lot of colors and textures on the market, so it's easy to choose the right option for any interior. Coatings are matte, glossy, reflective, etc. In such a ceiling it is easy to build fixtures. This solution is suitable even for a room with a low ceiling.

Of the disadvantages can be noted the complexity of installation - it can not be installed independently.

Important! Sometimes there are complaints from the owners that the light ceiling begins to turn yellow with time, moreover, the yellowness is not washed away, in the end, you have to change the entire canvas.

Ceilings like Armstrong

These are eco-friendly ceilings made of mineral fiber. They consist of a suspended system and mineral plates.

Important! The ceiling perfectly passes air and does not create conditions for the appearance of fungus and mold. At the moment this is quite an expensive treat, which not everyone can afford.

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Non-standard solutions

The original design can be achieved if you apply for the finish of the bathroom coatings from unconventional materials.

Tree

Fastening of wooden panels or boards is carried out on a pre-prepared metal or wooden hanging frame. The wood for such panels is impregnated with moisture resistant materials. This is a very rare solution, but it looks luxurious.

Important! This method of finishing is suitable for large bathrooms equipped with a powerful hood.

Stained-glass windows

The durable and beautiful ceiling design in the bathroom can be obtained with the help of stained-glass panels. They are made mainly of plexiglas with a pattern. Although they do not relate to the real stained-glass art, they nevertheless create a unique look.

Important! Stained glass can be used as an independent solution, but can be combined with plasterboard, tiles or panels.

Mirrors

This method is not cheap, but it has an impressive effect. Mirror cloths are durable, resistant to moisture. They are attached to the frame, then carefully seal all joints.

Important! This ceiling is complicated in care, because it needs to be rubbed to an ideally brilliant result. And if the ceilings are high, then it is still difficult to get to them.

Painting

This type of ceiling design for a bathroom creates a lot of difficulties. For example, here you can include the cost of finishing, the use of only moisture resistant materials. In addition, this requires a perfectly flat surface and a talented artist.

Important! Acrylic paints are applied to the painting, which are applied to the pre-treated surface. Then the drawing is covered with a special film for additional protection.

To repair in the bathroom it is necessary to approach very responsibly, since it is not only an expensive process, but it is also difficult to perform. Not every master can do well with the task, especially if it is any non-standard solution. And thanks to our review of different materials in this article, you can find the right idea for you.