Ceiling in the bathroom: a photo of finishing options, their strengths and weaknesses, design features - this is what interests those who are planning to make renovation in this special room... Everyone wants to decorate the ceiling so that it is beautiful, practical, easy to install and not expensive. It is almost impossible to do this without knowing the requirements.
Use in plasterboard and wood ceiling decoration
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Features of the bathroom microclimate and the resulting requirements for ceilings
The room we are considering has definitely the wettest air in the entire apartment, so the materials that should be used in its decoration must have excellent moisture resistance. Even a stream of water directed from the shower should not cause any damage to the ceiling surface. Ideally, even if a pipe leak from the neighbors on top does not disrupt its appearance.
Two-level stretch ceiling in the bathroom
We are also better suited to the ceiling, which does not require complex maintenance. Ideally, occasional rags are enough for him. Aesthetic requirements should not be ruled out. The ceiling surface should be in perfect harmony with the rest of the interior of the room and allow you to build a comfortable and functional lighting.
Ceilings in the bathroom using plastic and wooden beams
Ceiling in the bathroom: photos and features of various options
Having listed the main requirements for the consumer qualities of bathroom ceilings, we can evaluate various options for ceiling coverings for compliance with them.
Examples of stretch ceilings made of dark contrasting film
Simple painting of the ceiling surface
This option is the simplest and cheapest. The low cost of putty and paint, as well as the absence of the need to hire labor, make this finishing option very inexpensive. The paint can only be used on very level surfaces.
Helpful advice! When leveling and painting the bathroom ceiling, use only moisture-resistant materials. This will help in the future to avoid paint smudges and wetting of the surface.
The ceiling is painted blue
In addition to convenience and cheapness, this type of ceiling does not have any advantages, but it has a great many disadvantages:
- the original ceiling painted with paint does not shine.Although, with a developed imagination, you can combine 2 or 3 shades in various interesting combinations;
- such a finish will last no more than 10 years;
- maintenance of the painted surface itself is not difficult, but old darkening can only be removed by new painting;
Solid white painted ceilings
- it is impossible to integrate lighting lanterns into such a ceiling. We'll have to be content with only pendant lamps, however, with a large number of options. Communications in such a ceiling are also unlikely to be hidden, if only in boxes;
- well, and most importantly, all kinds of mold and mildew are very fond of settling on painted ceilings.
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On the practical side, the painted ceiling in the bathroom is not very convenient. Photos of such surfaces, although they sometimes look very dignified, do not particularly attract the attention of potential consumers.
Bright ceilings in the bathroom using moisture resistant paint
PVC panels - a universal way out of the situation
When solving the problem of choosing a material for the ceiling in the bathroom, many stop at polyvinyl chloride panels. They have sufficient strength for this purpose and excellent moisture resistance. Their installation is within the power of even a not very experienced owner and does not require special tools. At the same time, PVC panels look quite interesting, and there is no need to finish them additionally. Such a coating can be simply wiped with a cloth. But most importantly, original and beautiful can be built into such a ceiling Spotlights.
However, this type of coverage tends to be chosen by those who need a fairly strict saving of monetary resources, because it has a number of serious disadvantages:
- ubiquitous dirt can penetrate the joints between the panels. Then you have to pick it out from there. It is even sadder if mold or fungal organisms have settled there. These "neighbors" of ours are less harmless and do not really want to move out;
PVC panels are used in the ceiling decoration
- in addition, the metal frame can rust over time. You should not rely on the galvanized coating that it has. In such a humid environment, even it cannot serve for many years in a row. A way out of this situation can be a high-quality ventilation device;
- renovation of such a ceiling is possible only with a complete replacement of the panels.
Helpful advice! When installing a ceiling from plastic panels, do not spare silicone sealant. The more tightly sealed the seams, the less chances moisture will have to penetrate inside and create a favorable environment for the emergence of unwanted "life".
Examples of ceilings made of plastic panels
Beautiful, durable and stylish slatted ceiling
This design is mounted on a metal frame, like the previous one. The slats themselves are both plastic and metal. The advantage should be given to aluminum. This metal is covered with an oxide waterproof film that prevents corrosion from penetrating into the metal. This film is chemically inactive, and therefore protects the material from external influences.
In terms of decor, everything is also in order. After all, panels can have completely different colors and textures. Chrome plating, gilding or drawing make them quite unique. Anyone can build a rack ceiling, even an amateur.
Wooden slatted ceiling in the bathroom
The disadvantages of rack and pinion types of flows are not as obvious as plastic ones, but they do exist:
- clogging of interpanel seams with all kinds of dirt. You have to be sophisticated to clean up in this case;
- slatted ceilings are not ideal for all types of interiors.
Nevertheless, there are several more advantages to such ceilings than disadvantages, so they are quite popular.
Examples of slatted ceilings in the bathroom
Plasterboard ceiling
Special mention should be made of the plasterboard ceiling in the bathroom. Photos of such frame structures with one and two levels are found in abundance on thematic sites. On the base of the ceiling, a frame made of galvanized guides is mounted at a distance of 10-15 cm below the surface. Inside the frame, they stretch all the electrics and sew it up with sheets of drywall. Since this material is quite flexible and easy to process, the ceiling can be given various unimaginable shapes.
Duplex ceiling made of moisture-resistant plasterboard
Helpful advice! In the bathroom, you should use only moisture-resistant drywall with GKLV marking and green paper covering. In addition to moisture resistance, it also has the ability to kill fungus and mold, as it is processed with special additives.
The appearance of such ceilings can be perfectly played up with the location and shape of the lamps that are built into the frame. By hiding all the unevenness of the ceiling, the existing ventilation communications and electrical wiring, we get a stylish, beautiful and durable ceiling. Its approximate lifespan can be up to 10 years, unless an accident occurs from above.
Examples of ceilings using plasterboard
Disadvantages of plasterboard ceiling construction:
- this option cannot be called a budget option, since in addition to the frame itself and drywall, putty and surface finishing will be required;
- a lot of time and labor is required in the device;
- like a regular painted ceiling, it has the same disadvantages. It will have to be tidied up from time to time by painting.
Despite the flaws, plasterboard ceiling has a lot of its adherents.
Single-level ceilings in the bathroom
Stretch ceiling made of PVC film - a guarantee of protection against leakage
Another option for the ceiling in the bathroom, the photos of which are the most attractive, is a PVC tension structure. Such a film, stretched between the guides under the ceiling, will never get damp, will not leak from above and will not fade. Its ability to withstand up to 100 liters of water per square meter has become a legend.
Caring for such ceilings is reduced to wiping them with a rag. The stretch film can be selected so that it will fit absolutely any interior design. Thanks to the huge number of colors and the possibility of photo printing, everyone can create a completely unique interior for themselves.
Stretch ceiling in the bathroom
If we talk about the disadvantages of such ceilings, then it is worth noting:
- the impossibility of their independent construction;
- poor resistance to stabbing or cutting, which causes breakouts or cuts due to carelessness.
High ceiling of complex structure in the bathroom
Everyone can make their own choice by considering several proposed options for installing a ceiling in the bathroom. A photo of any option is easy to find and study in more detail.
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