Repairs in living rooms can be carried out at least every year: change the wallpaper, repaint the walls, renew the floor, and so on. The transformation of the bathroom and toilet room is much less common. As a rule, renovation of the bathroom is started at least once every ten years. After all, the cost of materials in this case is greater, as well as work in this room. Therefore, the choice of materials for finishing the bathroom should be approached responsibly so that you do not have to do repairs again and spend money again. We invite you to find out what and how to make the ceiling in the toilet and bathroom.
Requirements for the ceiling in the bathroom
The toilet, even if it is not combined with the bathroom, is a place with high humidity. Therefore, not all materials are suitable for wall and ceiling decoration. When choosing a coating, you must be guided by the following criteria:
- Moisture resistance of the material must be very high.
- The color of the ceiling finish in the toilet is chosen in light shades to visually enlarge an already small room.
- The type of material depends on the height of the ceiling. She isdecreases if special structures are used (for example, with false and stretch ceilings).
- The material must have a long service life.
- Unwanted elements such as mold, smudges, streaks, condensation, etc. should not appear on the ceiling.
- It must be possible to mount built-in items (e.g. hoods, lights, etc.).
- Hidden elements should be accessible, if provided.
- Acceptable price for the material itself and related products.
Based on the above requirements, there are the most acceptable options for finishing the ceiling in the toilet.
Types of materials for the ceiling in the toilet and bathroom
Today, there are a fairly large number of options for finishing bathrooms. When comparing price and quality, we can distinguish the following types of ceilings that are popular:
- stretch;
- rack;
- plastic;
- dyed;
- tiled;
- plasterboard;
- decorated with vinyl wallpaper.
Each of these options has a different price range and has its pros and cons.
Vinyl-covered ceilings
Vinyl wallpaper is a relatively inexpensive material that is suitable for wall and ceiling decoration in the bathroom. Thanks to the technology by which they are produced, this finish copes withall the requirements of a washroom.
Pros of vinyl wallpaper:
- affordable price;
- outer synthetic film that is resistant to water and humidity;
- can be changed often without much effort.
Disadvantages of vinyl wallpaper:
- meticulously prepared surface is needed to have an aesthetic appearance of the room;
- the presence of joints can provoke the development of the fungus;
- short-lived, need frequent replacement.
Painted ceiling
The ceiling in the toilet (see photo example above) can only be painted with special water-based acrylic paint intended for bathrooms. It dries quickly, does not have a bright unpleasant odor, is not afraid of water and humidity, and also protects against fungus and mold. And there is also a rich palette, thanks to which even the most daring design ideas can be realized. Another indisputable plus of paint is its price. Therefore, painting refers to budget repair options.
The disadvantages of a painted ceiling include the need for careful surface preparation, which must be perfectly flat. Unless, of course, you want to have a beautiful bathroom.
Plastic ceiling
This type of finish will cost a little more than the previous two, but will last much longer. The plastic ceiling in the toilet is a frame made of metal profiles on which sheets of plastic are attached. They areavailable in various sizes, colors and finishes (glossy or matt).
Advantages of plastic ceiling:
- budget price;
- hides ceiling communications (hoods, wires and pipes);
- has excellent moisture resistance;
- does not provoke the appearance of mold and mildew;
- panels can be easily removed individually;
- has a long service life.
Disadvantages of plastic ceiling:
- lowering the height of the ceiling due to mounting features;
- only master can install;
- necessary to select recessed fixtures.
Gypsum ceiling
The ceiling in the toilet and bathroom, made of drywall, is usually used in cases where it is much cheaper to sew up the surface than to bring it into proper form. The finished drywall construction is puttied and painted with water-based acrylic paint.
The disadvantages of this option are that it is necessary to hire qualified people, the height is “eaten up”, there is no possibility of quick access to hidden objects (for example, electrical wiring of built-in lamps). The advantages of plasterboard ceilings are the implementation of various design ideas (for example, two-level structures). Also, such a surface turns out to be perfectly even, which is impossible in other options (except for tension).
Stretch ceilings
Stretch ceiling intoilet helps to visually enlarge a small space due to its glossy surface. It also allows you to hide all the flaws. The ceiling is perfectly flat and airy in appearance.
Advantages of a stretch ceiling for a toilet:
- long period of operation in the absence of emergencies (flood);
- high moisture resistance;
- exclusion of the situation of mold and mildew;
- you can make the effect of "starry sky", when a lot of small luminous dots appear on the ceiling, arranged in a chaotic manner and resembling stars;
- wide color palette, patterned and non-patterned options.
Disadvantages of stretch ceilings in the bathroom:
- high cost of materials;
- need to hire highly qualified specialists;
- Unavailability of easy access to hidden objects and pipes.
Rack ceilings in bathrooms
The slatted ceiling in the toilet is made of a material such as aluminum or steel. This is a relatively new finishing option, which was previously most often used in public spaces. The slatted ceiling has a fairly wide range of colors, which has about 50 shades (for example, chrome, gold, mirror surface).
The service life of this finish option is quite large - about 15-20 years. Rack ceilings are absolutely non-combustible and environmentally friendly. Reiki do not absorb moisture and do not rust. It is worth noting the fact that such a ceiling can be given absolutely any shape. And also, likein the case of a stretch and drywall option, you can hide all surface imperfections. True, the height of the ceiling decreases in the same way - by about three centimeters.
To install rack structures, it is necessary to hire specialists who already know how to do it.
Tile ceiling
Ceiling tiles are one of the simplest and most affordable options for finishing the ceiling in the toilet. This material has a wide range of sizes, textures, colors and patterns. Its main advantage, in addition to the price, is that it can be glued even on an imperfect ceiling. Tiles are able to cover all the imperfections (except for large differences) of the surface and help to visually level it.
Installation of the material does not require much effort, you can do it yourself. Changing it is also quite easy. Ceiling tiles are moisture resistant, fungus and mold do not apply to them. They can also be painted if you are tired of the old design, but do not want to change the finish. It is worth noting the fact that together with additional accessories (for example, special friezes) you can make a very interesting design of the room.
Remember that the ceiling in the toilet and bathroom should not only serve, be moisture resistant and protect against fungus and mold. It also plays a significant role in interior design. With it, you can not only hide flaws, emphasize the dignity of the room, but also make it unusual. Therefore, choose not only a high-quality and affordable option, but also one thatallow you to make the bathroom cozy. Also, do not forget that, regardless of the type of finishing material, the ceiling must be primed in order to additionally protect the surface from moisture, fungus and mold. It will also help increase the life of the finish and save you from unexpected costs.
