Repairs in the bathroom require careful selection of materials, since this room is subject to the constant influence of high temperature and humidity. Especially important is the choice of finishes. If in a normal room there are possible options for redecoration - change the wallpaper, flooring, then there are fewer, especially for the ceiling.
Ceiling materials should for a long time carry such aggressive effects as:
- humidity drops;
- direct hit of water, condensate;
- high temperature (with drops);
- mechanical effect in the care of the ceiling.
Aesthetic appeal is important, because we spend a lot of time in the bathroom. Its interior should be pleasant and pleasing to the eye.
There are many types, but there are no universal materials. If one wins in moisture resistance, then loses in aesthetics. The other has both, but the longevity suffers. How to make beautiful, reliable and without extra cost?
What are the ways to finish the ceilings for the bathroom
Puttying and painting
The first option that comes to mind is to align and paint. He is perhaps the most common. The cost of materials is low and time is needed a little, especially in the case when the initial ceiling is sufficiently even.
If the floor slabs lie with drops, it will be necessary to perfectly plastered, then putty, and only then you can paint.
Accordingly, costs, time for finishing and requirements for materials and qualification of the master grow. Moreover, in the conditions of the bathroom increases the likelihood of cracks.
It is important to choose the right paint. It is necessary to immediately abandon the whitewashing - no moisture resistance, since the fungus is guaranteed to appear. Oil paints are not suitable. They are bad "friends" with water and become covered with spots.
Suitable acrylic water-based or latex paint designed for wet rooms, with protection from mold and mildew.
It is not necessary to conservatively paint in a single color, you can use any color combinations, here there is complete freedom for creativity.
The lifespan of such a ceiling is about 10 years; if the paint darkens with time, it is easy to update. Unfortunately, there is no possibility of convenient built-in lighting and communications.
PVC panels
Plastic panels have many advantages:
- not afraid of water;
- it is convenient to wash them;
- relatively easy installation that you can do yourself;
- a variety of colors for every taste, up to the relief, with a mirror or 3D-coating.
For installation, you will need to install a frame of wooden lumber or metal profile. A metal profile is attached along the perimeter. The frame, on the one hand, will steal a few centimeters of the height of the ceiling, but on the other hand, it will provide an opportunity to mount spotlights and hide the wiring.
It is necessary to periodically wipe the joints of the panels - over time, dirt can accumulate there and a fungus can appear. Plastic is quite easy to damage or even pierce with sharp objects, and replacing the panel will not be easy, most likely you will have to disassemble a large part of the ceiling before the frame. And, of course, PVC is not safe from a fire point of view.
Wood panels
You would think that a material such as wood is not suitable for a bathroom due to insufficient moisture resistance. But modern technologies allow using them even in conditions of high humidity. It is only necessary to soak the wood panels with water-repellent, antiseptic and fire-fighting compounds.
The undoubted advantages of wood panels should include environmental friendliness, high strength. If we compare these parameters with plastic, the tree wins here. Add a good fire after special treatment. In the installation of the material is similar to the previous one: the panels are similarly mounted on a wooden frame.
Rack ceiling
Narrow long panels, or slats, can be metal or plastic. Bathroom steel lamels are not very suitable, as corrosion can damage them. It is better to choose aluminum alloy rails - they are light and durable, it is convenient to work with them.
They are more environmentally friendly and fireproof than plastic and are not afraid of rust. This material can be single-ended or patterned, shiny or matte. Racks of various shapes and sizes are produced.
In contrast to the two previous options, the assembly of the frame for the rack ceiling is noticeably simpler. Even a beginner master can handle it. You need to install a corner around the perimeter, then just hang the guides to which, as a designer, pre-cut slats are attached.
All this makes the rack ceiling one of the most common. Among the minuses can be noted: the need to regularly clean the joints of the panels and the aesthetic side. The joints are quite noticeable and stylistically the slatted ceiling will fit into the interior of not every bathroom.
Plasterboard ceiling
This option combines the advantages of the method with the alignment and subsequent painting and suspended ceilings. It is installed on a metal frame, to which moisture-proof drywall or gypsum-fiber sheets are sewn. After mounting the sheets, the surface is finally smoothed with a putty and painted. The ceiling of plasterboard has many advantages:
- structural reliability and durability of the coating;
- it does not matter how smooth the base is;
- the ability to install integrated lighting and communications;
- Original ideas and design solutions can be implemented (for example, a multi-level ceiling);
- long service life - from 5 years and more.
Need to say about the shortcomings:
- it is difficult to call such a ceiling budget both in terms of materials and in terms of work;
- need to be careful in the selection of the master, with such work, not everyone can cope with quality;
- the whole team in the bathroom does not fit, this is work for two, so it will take quite a lot of time;
- As in the first case, the painting needs to be updated periodically.
Such material is not susceptible to destruction, even in the bathroom. Recently, a glass-magnesium sheet (MFL) is often used instead. In work, it is similar to gypsum materials, but it is notable for its increased strength and water resistance, and if necessary it bends slightly. True, such materials are much more expensive.
Expanded polystyrene tiles
This is a bit outdated way. But he does not lose its relevance in the first place because of its cheapness. A significant role is played by low labor costs. Even a non-professional can mount such a ceiling.
Of the benefits can be identified:
- ease of installation;
- it is possible to glue even the smoothest coating;
- sufficiently long service life, with the right choice of material, the coating will last 5-10 years;
- various sizes, colors and textures;
- easy care;
- democratic price.
For installation, you will need to clean the surface from dirt and dust. To align the need to apply lining of plastic. Then apply glue to the ceiling and tiles. Then hold for a while.
How to choose a stretch ceiling
Having considered the different ways of finishing the ceiling in the bathroom, we can conclude: you will not get absolutely smooth surface with any type of coating. A completely flat ceiling can be obtained only by installing suspended ceilings. This coating consists of a vinyl based material. Different textures are available:
- glossy;
- matte;
- satin;
- suede;
- metallic;
- translucent.
Attracts a variety of colors and shades stretch ceilings. You can choose from the catalog to your taste. Stretch ceilings with photo printing are also available.
Installation is quick, it can also be attributed to the pluses. It does not require preparatory work. On such a coating does not live the fungus and does not develop mold. What is important: they do not accumulate condensate.
Care of the stretch ceiling does not require a lot of trouble, it is enough to wipe it occasionally. Guaranteed service life - from 5 to 15 years. This makes their high cost justified.
What are the exclusive types of finishes
The ceiling can be an original design solution using mirror and glass elements on the frame. The mirror will add room volume, and the glass looks beautiful with lighting from the inside. Such surfaces are safe from the point of view of ecology, they are perfectly washed off and cannot become moldy.
One example of an exclusive ceiling is a suspended ceiling made of tiles like Armstrong. In this case, time-consuming surface finishing, priming, painting will not be required. Moisture resistant tiles of any colors and even different shapes and sizes are laid on the guide profile. The material can also be different:
- plastic;
- metal;
- minwat;
- translucent plexiglass with illumination from the inside and others.
Tiles are easily mounted in tiles. Even in case of damage, they can be quickly replaced. Of course, we must bear in mind that in a small bathroom such a ceiling is unlikely to look good.
