When planning a bathroom renovation, the owners will certainly have to deal with issues related to the choice of materials that will be needed when finishing all surfaces of this room. And all of them, of course, must be not only reliable, subject to operation for the longest possible period. The owners will certainly want each of these materials to meet the aesthetic needs of all family members.
What to make the ceiling in the bathroom? This is one of the questions that arise before the repair, to which the correct answer should be found. Based on the characteristics of the bathroom, to finish its surfaces, you will need to find a material that would be not only beautiful, but also hygienic, and also suitable for installation in a room with high humidity.
So what to dobathroom ceiling? The assortment list of goods offered by modern hardware stores is quite wide. In it you can find any material that could be used for finishing work. However, it is important that it also matches the size of the bathroom, its overall style and ceiling height.
Criterion for evaluating the premises
What can you make a ceiling in the bathroom from? If, when repairing other rooms, almost any materials can be chosen, then for this room, a number of factors will have to be taken into account before purchasing them. Among them:
- High humidity. This place is quite damp. That is why it is necessary to use waterproof materials for its decoration. After all, a person taking a shower can accidentally direct a jet of water at the ceiling. And the material used for its decoration must necessarily withstand such an impact. In addition, a good ceiling is one that retains water that suddenly rushes from the top floor. And this happens quite often in multi-storey buildings, for example, due to the fact that the neighbors forgot to turn off the tap in the bathroom or their washing machine leaked.
- Easy maintenance. How to decide what to make the ceiling in the bathroom? For its lining, it is recommended to choose a material for which it will be possible to carry out easy care. For example, from time to time wipe with a regular cloth. The fact is that the bathroom is a small room. In it, as a rule, a certain number of different items and equipment is installed. All of them interfere with cleaning, because no one would thinkclimb onto the washing machine or into the bathroom. And there is simply nowhere to put a ladder in this room.
- Aesthetic requirements. What to make the ceiling in the bathroom from, so that it pleases the eye? When choosing a material, you will need to take into account the fact that it must certainly fit into the decor of not only the bathroom, but the entire apartment, being in full accordance with its style. In addition, the owners should be pleased to look at such a ceiling, for example, while taking a fragrant foam bath.
- Requirements for environmental friendliness and safety. The bathroom is a room that all family members visit to take water procedures. That is why the materials used to finish the ceiling must be hygienic.
- Having good lighting. This criterion is also related to this issue, since it is directly related to the ceiling surface. Bathrooms usually do not have windows. That is why artificial lighting in them is one of the important factors. The ceiling in the dark bathroom will require the installation of more electrical appliances. This, in turn, will cause an increase in the cost of electricity needed to create normal lighting in the room. That is why it is recommended that the material for the ceilings in the bathroom must have a light shade. This will allow this surface to enhance the brightness of the fixtures.
Types of ceilings
We continue to decide on what kind of ceiling to make in the bath (see a photo of one of its finishing options below).
After clarifying the selection criteria, you can begin to consider the specific types of materials that can be used in this room.
So, the following options are acceptable for the bathroom:
- Leveling the surface with putty and then painting it.
- Suspended ceilings (slatted, PVC panels, moisture-resistant plasterboard, and wood).
- Stretch ceilings.
Let's consider each of these options in more detail, taking into account not only positive, but also negative qualities.
Surface painting
What kind of ceiling can be done in the bathroom? The most affordable option is surface painting. Such a ceiling is performed after leveling the surface with putty and plaster. If the owner of the apartment has the skills to perform such construction work, then it will not be difficult for him to do everything on his own. In their absence, it is recommended to invite the master. A standard bathroom has a small footprint, which means it won't cost too much.
If the surface of the ceiling in the room is flat, then plastering is not required. In this case, only one putty is used. When applied, the surface is brought to a smooth state with the elimination of small irregularities.
Quality work is possible only if all the rules are observed. And they provide for the use of a primer that has antiseptic properties, as well as a competent selection of paint,which must be resistant to periodic wet cleaning.
How to make a ceiling in the bathroom (photo of the work is presented below)?
For this room, you need to purchase waterproof paint on a silicone, silicate, acrylic or latex basis, which will fully meet the requirements of such a room. Only in this case it will be easy to take care of the surface by exposing it to wet cleaning.
Pros and cons of surface painting
If a bathroom ceiling is made of such material, then in this case the owners can be satisfied with the following:
- affordable coverage;
- possibility of self-execution of work;
- easy care.
You only need to level the surface once, but you can change its color or apply a pattern more than once if you wish. In addition, high-quality work, as well as properly selected paint, will allow the ceiling to last up to ten years.
The advantage of the painted ceiling is that it is perfect for any interior. The color of the paint applied to it is easy to choose so that it is in harmony with the shades used in the design of the walls. In addition, the painted ceiling does not reduce the height of the room. Other design methods do not differ in this dignity.
There are some flaws in the painted ceiling. Among them:
- The inability to hold back the flow of water, which pours when floodedfrom the top floor.
- The appearance of spots on the surface of the ceiling, fading of paint and gradual yellowing. Similar phenomena occur after several years of operation. Correcting such defects is easy. It is enough to take the paint of the desired color and refresh the ceiling with it.
- Lack of exclusivity. The painted ceiling looks just neat. To give it exclusivity, you will need to choose an unusual color or original pattern.
- No possibility of mounting spotlights. However, this problem can also be solved. To do this, it is enough to purchase original lamps, which are either mounted directly to the ceiling or suspended on brackets.
- Incorrect surface treatment will cause mildew stains. They are the inevitable companions of dampness.
Thus, the painted ceiling in the bathroom is the best option for those owners who want to save money or do not have the opportunity to purchase a more modern finish. Nevertheless, such a surface, with its periodic renewal, will be used for a long time.
Using PVC panels
In addition to painting the surface, you can also make a false ceiling in the bathroom. From plastic panels, such work is performed most often. The fact is that such material is the best option for repair. It is perfect for decorating the surfaces of bathrooms and bathrooms.
How to make a plastic ceiling in the bathroom? To do this, you need to installpanels in one of two ways. The first is the fastening of the material directly to the ceiling, and the second is the installation of a frame crate made of wooden beams treated with antiseptic impregnations, or from a galvanized metal profile.
How to make suspended ceilings in the bathroom? When choosing the second option, you will need to mount the crate. From the ceiling at a certain distance, it is lowered with the help of suspensions.
Installation of panels on the frame
Most often, to make a suspended ceiling in the bathroom, a crate is mounted, because PVC panels can only be glued to a carefully leveled surface. These jobs will require a certain level of skill and time.
For low ceilings, it is recommended to use timber with a thickness of 15-20 mm. In this case, the room height parameters will change only by 25-30 mm (with a plastic lining thickness of 10 mm).
Pros and cons of plastic ceiling
PVC panels have a lot of advantages. They conclude that this material forms a moisture-resistant coating. The panels are tightly attached to each other thanks to the groove-thorn lock. In addition, when installing the material, special fittings are used to hide the joints of the panels with the plane of the walls.
To make a suspended ceiling in the bathroom from PVC panels, the owner may well do it himself, because carrying out such work does not require him to have special building skills. It will be enough just to first familiarize yourself with the principle of installing panels and preparethe simplest tools. In addition, the panels are so light that they can easily be installed without involving an assistant.
Proposed by manufacturers of building materials, PVC lining is distinguished by a variety of patterns and shades. Such panels may well be made to imitate the texture of wood, ceramic tiles, metal surfaces, etc. In this regard, the finish can be chosen to suit every taste and any bathroom interior.
Exploit plastic coating can be up to 10 years. At the same time, such a ceiling will not change its performance. When choosing panels, it is not recommended to dwell on cheap options. After all, a lining that has a low cost may become stained, change color or fade.
If you make plastic ceilings in the bathroom on the crate, you can easily level the surface of the ceiling. And this moment is another advantage of such a surface.
It will not be difficult to take care of plastic lining. Simply wipe it with a dry or damp cloth.
Plastic panels are quite affordable. That is why a family with an average income can afford to install such a ceiling. At the same time, despite the relatively low cost, such a finish on the ceiling will look quite respectable.
If you correctly make a plastic ceiling in the bathroom on a suspended frame, then in this case you can cut spotlights into the panels.
Despitea large number of shortcomings, such ceilings have their negative sides. Among them:
- Reduce room height.
- Formation of dirty streaks and mold in the absence of periodic cleaning. This makes it necessary to constantly monitor the cleanliness of the ceiling.
- In case of poor-quality installation of panels, a small gap remains between the main and suspension plane, in which a favorable environment for mold develops. From the side of the bathroom, these foci will not be visible, so to eliminate them, it will be necessary to dismantle the panels. That is why it is recommended that gaps arising during the installation of suspended ceilings be treated with sealant.
- The lack of the ability to delay the flow of water during leaks. After the elimination of the accident, the panels will have to be dismantled, drying the main surface.
Thus, a plastic lining ceiling is quite affordable and a good option. His choice will make the surface neat and aesthetic. Proper care of such a ceiling will allow it to be used for a sufficiently long period.
Using drywall
What is the best way to make the ceiling in the bathroom? You can decorate this plane with the use of drywall. Installation of this material is performed using one of two methods. This can be gluing it on a capital base or fixing it on a metal or wooden crate of the frame. In the first option, when performing work, additional fixation of drywall to the ceiling withusing dowels-"fungi". In the second - preliminary installation of the crate. But in both cases, the resulting ceiling will require an additional decorative coating.
For bathroom cladding, moisture-resistant drywall should be purchased. Such sheets are somewhat more expensive than conventional ones. Their high price is due to the presence of the necessary qualities of the material for its installation in a humid room. This type can be recognized by the green color of the surface and the GKPV marking.
Advantages and disadvantages of plasterboard ceilings
The use of CGPV material is attractive because:
- this drywall resists moisture well, which does not allow mold to form on it;
- exclusive multi-level designs can be made from it;
- there is the possibility of mounting spotlights and hiding utilities (ventilation ducts and electrical cables).
In order to easily level the capital surface, you can simply make a plasterboard ceiling in the bathroom. No wonder this material is sometimes called "dry plaster". Another positive point is the unlimited service life of such a surface, which will become possible in the absence of emergency situations, as well as regular cosmetic repairs of the finishing layer.
But the drywall construction has some drawbacks. Among them:
- need to attract a highly qualified specialist for installation, as such works are complex;
- enoughhigh construction cost;
- lack of ability to retain water in the event of leaks from the upper floors.
From plasterboard you can make a neat ceiling of a variety of designs. However, it is still better to mount it in those rooms where there is a minimum risk of flooding.
Wooden ceiling
Some owners tend to revet the surfaces in the bathroom using natural material. One of the options in this case is a tree. The most commonly used hem option.
How to make a wooden ceiling in this type of bathroom? For this, fairly simple materials are used - lining, block house or tongue-and-groove slats similar to it. The selected cladding option is hemmed directly to the main slab or to a pre-assembled crate, which allows you to create a ventilation gap.
Pros and cons of wooden ceilings
Using this natural bathroom ceiling material has its advantages and disadvantages. Among the positive aspects of the tree is its maintainability. Completely or partially, you can always replace both individual panels and the entire coating.
The disadvantage of the material in question is its ability to absorb moisture, and then give it away. Such a process contributes to the appearance of cracks on the surface and a change in the state of the panels, which begins to lead with a “screw”. In addition, the tree has low resistance to biological factors, namely tothe appearance of mold fungus, as well as the effects of insects. That is why the material will need to be pre-impregnated with special compounds and periodically care for its surface (cover with wax or varnish)
In some cases, choosing a tree is the best option. Most often it is used in a log house.
Stretch ceiling
This bathroom option is perfect. That is why many owners strive to make stretch ceilings in the bathroom and toilet when planning repairs. Such a coating has a lot of positive qualities, which are much more than negative ones.
One of the significant practical advantages of a stretch ceiling is its double-sided moisture resistance. It is made of elastic polymer materials that can shrink when heated with warm air and form an even sheet.
Making stretch ceilings in the bathroom and toilet is a beautiful and quite practical solution. The advantages of such coverage are as follows:
- Water resistant. The material used for stretch ceilings, in the event of an emergency, easily collects water on the inner surface. This allows you to save the floor and wall finishes, as well as accessories in the bathroom from damage.
- Easy maintenance. Such a ceiling will only need to be wiped with a damp cloth.
- The ability to hide the flaws that exist on a capital basis.
- Select design.
Stretch ceilings are mounted ona distance of 50 mm from the ceiling, which allows you to practically not change the height of the room. Such material will also serve as a wonderful soundproofing room.
When choosing a stretch ceiling, you will need to familiarize yourself with some of its shortcomings. They are concluded that:
- cannot be installed by yourself;
- the ceiling is easily damaged by mechanical stress;
- white canvas may turn yellow over time near the installed fixtures, which will require its complete replacement.
What ceiling material will the owners choose for the renovation? Everything will depend on their tastes, preferences and financial capabilities.
