Many are afraid of repairing the bathroom, and especially they are frightened by ceilings. But this is in vain, because with the current assortment of materials for finishing in the bathroom a beautiful smooth ceiling for many years - this is not a dream, but a reality. However, some types of ceilings have already outlived themselves in the market of bathroom finishes, such as, for example, an escopan or water-based coating. Let's talk a little about how the ceilings in the bathroom are today, and choose the best one!
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Basic requirements for suspended ceilings in the bathroom
One of the basic requirements for ceilings in the bathroom is moisture resistance. Therefore, for the ceiling in the bathroom, first of all, fit either lath ceilings, or suspended tile ceilings, or plastic panels, as well as tile structures consisting of steel modules. Such suspended ceilings are characterized by increased durability and are not afraid of any leaks. But not all bathrooms can install such false ceilings. For example, in apartments where ceilings are low, they should not be installed, because they represent a construction of not less than fifteen centimeters in height - too much space will be occupied in an already small bathroom.
Next, consider each of these types of suspended ceilings in more detail.
Types of false ceilings in the bathroom
suspended ceilings
Suspended lathing ceilings for the bathroom, made of aluminum, are excellent for rooms with high humidity. Aluminum ceilings are not affected by either rust or moisture, they can not get wet, not susceptible to deformation and take only two to three centimeters in the bathroom space. The best for the bathroom are rack perforated modules, which is not surprising, because they allow to avoid any, even insignificant, accumulation of moist condensate.
Suspended lath ceiling for the bathroom is made, as the name suggests, from the slats. Under the slats are meant thin plates, laid close to the uneven bars. It looks something like this:
Suspended lath ceiling in the bathroom of aluminum is fairly simple to install:
suspended plastic ceiling
The next type of suspended ceilings in this article are plastic suspended ceilings. What makes a plastic suspended ceiling so popular and affordable? First of all, this convenience in operation and a cheap price. They are also very easy to care for - plastic suspended ceilings are cleaned with special cleaning agents for cleaning the premises and are practically not prone to fungus infection, and plastic will never rust and swell from moisture.
When buying a plastic ceiling, do not save - because cheap plastic quickly loses presentable appearance, turns yellow and eventually not only darkens, but also deforms. "Expensive" plastic is still very cheap!
We present to your attention a small video from which you can see how to install a plastic ceiling with plastic by your own hands:
mirror false ceiling
Mirror false ceiling in the bathroom - it's fashionable and beautiful. And also it is very convenient - you can always look at yourself as if from outside! The mirror ceiling will make the small bathroom visually larger and wider, as well as lighter (after all the light will be reflected from the mirrors). It is not necessary to be afraid, that the mirror panel of a ceiling will fall and will break - after all such ceilings are made of an unbreakable mirror cloth.
How to independently make a mirror ceiling in the bathroom, you can see in the following video:
ceiling in the bathroom of plasterboard
Drywall - the material for the ceiling in the bathroom, is suitable for its finish as best as possible. However, I take into account the high humidity in this apartment of the apartment, it is necessary to purchase a waterproof gypsum board for the repair of the bathroom, and not usual. It has a special waterproof coating of a green hue.
You will never regret that they chose the drywall. After all, it is very convenient and practical. With the help of gypsum cardboard it is possible to make absolutely imperceptible almost any shortcomings of the ceiling, as well as conduct electrical wiring under it. Spot lights can be placed on the ceiling from a waterproof gypsum board, which in normal use are suitable for decorating rooms, but in such a small room as a bathroom, they will perfectly serve for lighting (if installed correctly in the right places).
We suggest you look at how the ceiling of plasterboard looks in the bathroom, on the video:
The advantages and disadvantages of suspended ceilings in the bathroom
For a long time, the method of painting the water-emulsion ceiling in the bathroom has become obsolete: from the water there are stains on it, and not everyone has the opportunity to perfectly level before the painting. Now in a fashion new, modern methods of furnish of ceilings in a bathroom, for example, a false racking ceiling in a bathroom have entered.
Plastic suspended ceiling for the bathroom is very simple to install (as well as in the dismantling, too). When installing it does not necessarily align the surface of the ceiling, because it will perfectly hide all the irregularities and shortcomings. It is mounted, as a rule, on a crate or on a profile for gypsum board. The lining is still covered with a layer of zinc during the manufacturing process and is not afraid of moisture. Also plastic is one of the cheapest modern finishing materials for the bathroom (which undoubtedly is its undeniable advantage), however, despite the inexpensive price (relative to other types of suspended ceilings), a good plastic suspended ceiling is very durable and sufficiently resistant to various possible mechanical damage (as opposed to aluminum). And, you will agree, that glossy seamless plastic ceiling looks not just perfect, but great. It is worthwhile, however, to choose cheap plastic of known brands, in order to avoid its further yellowing.
Mirror ceiling is the most fashionable ceiling for the bathroom today. The only drawback of a mirrored ceiling is its high price. In the installation, it is very convenient and simple - even an ignorant person can deal with this, if he follows the instructions supplied to him by the manufacturer. Mirror ceiling does not require preliminary surface preparation for its installation. Also on the mirror is applied a beautiful drawing, which can be selected to the interior of the room, depending on the style in which it is executed. It is very easy to clean - it can be wiped with any available means designed to wash mirrors and glasses (sold in any department of household chemicals).
Suspended rack ceiling in the bathroom of aluminum is sensitive to various damages, so be very careful when installing it to avoid the appearance of dents. But such a ceiling is one of the most durable, does not corrode and does not deteriorate during use.
The ceiling for the bathroom of plasterboard hides the flaws of the ceiling surface and allows you to conduct all communications under it. With the help of drywall the ceiling in the bathroom can be made multilevel, figured and voluminous. However, the bathroom is usually very humid, even with the use of a powerful hood, moisture accumulation can not always be avoided, so only a moisture-resistant plasterboard should be used to finish the ceiling.
So, from this article we learned that the main types of suspended ceilings for the bathroom are the rack, plastic and mirror ceilings, and, of course, such an irreplaceable drywall. We hope that you decided for yourself which ceiling is better to choose in the bathroom. Further, at the conclusion of this topic, we suggest you to view a small video.
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