What type of ceiling is best suited for the bathroom - selection options

condition of the ceiling in this room - "headache" of any housewife.This part of the bathroom more often in need of repair, if only because all the evaporation rises.What to look for when choosing a ceiling for the bathroom, which take into account - and this will be discussed.

Material requirements facing (furnish)

First , constantly observed excess moisture in the bathroom, and sometimes perhaps a direct ingress of water on the surface (for example, while using the shower).We can not lose sight of the probability that the neighbors on the floor above are elementary flood.Even if they are neat people, the possibility of a leak in the pipes of the apartment can not be excluded.Therefore, the material for the surface finish should possess such properties as resistance to liquids.

Second , in this room there are sharp fluctuations in temperature, especially if you do not work (or not) heated towel rail (for its installation see here).Hence, the material should not react to the too change it.

Third , hygiene requirements.Bathroom - not the room in which you can do the cleaning from time to time.We'll have to deal with and the ceiling, even desirable to wash.Not every material is "love."

Fourth , do not forget the aesthetic side of the issue.If the owners have decided to abandon the traditional whitewash and equip the room with the comfort, it is necessary to consider all the details, including, and how they will be combined ceiling and the rest interior details.Spend the money is not difficult, the main thing - do it wisely.

It turns out that despite the abundance of different materials available on the market, the choice is, in fact, not so great.Consider all types of ceilings, noting their characteristics, and the reader will decide what the best way is not suitable "in general", namely for his bathroom.After all, the microclimate in any room is influenced by several other factors - the quality of ventilation, material of walls, floors and much more.

Therefore, the recommendation of the selection "only this" product yield would be absolutely wrong.To do it, you must know the properties of the main types of materials used and the characteristics of their installation.Some types of the ceiling in the bathroom on their own build will not work as required and certain equipment (instrument), and professional skills.

Forms ceiling bathroom

Tensioner

is considered the best option.

Pros

• not waterproof, will not rot, mildew or mold growth is possible.
• elastic, while delivering great strength.If the top starts to fill the room, in the center of the bubble is formed, which may (depending on the brand of product) to absorb (and bear the weight of) a few buckets of water.Now very few people believe the advertising, but if you focus on it, then about 75 - 100 l / m².After a fault, and returning a liquid takes the former view.
• Wide range of products - surface appearance (gloss, semi-matt, fabric), color scheme (single-colored, patterned).
• Easy care - can be washed or wiped with a damp sponge (cloth).
• Stretch ceiling can not only mount a variety of communication for them, but also to establish any number of lighting products, and on the "hidden" scheme.Although not all products are suitable, they will have to pick up.
• alignment of the ceiling is not required.

Cons

• will cost much more expensive than many peers.
• self-assembly is not possible as you need special equipment (heat gun).
• incandescent lamps for lighting by more than 35 W can not be used, as by heating the material begins to melt.
• Repair can not be, will have to change all the linen.

Suspended

There are several such structures.As a kind of - a ceiling rack type.For small rooms are set on the overlap rails (preferably metal profile "galvanizing" - it does not rot), which are mounted on the plate (plates, panels) - is described in this article details the installation process.Such materials sufficiently - fiberglass, polystyrene, plastic, aluminum and others.A more expensive option - installing mirrors.

Pros

• Ability to self-assembly.
• All overlapping defects will be securely hidden.
• This design allows to equip the ceiling of complex shape, with a height difference ( "waves").It is possible to make a combined surface with a variety of decorative inserts.
• Installing various fixtures.
• Quick repair.

Cons

• ceiling "falls" on 10 - 15 cm (due to the frame).
• In the event of a leak in the space between the top finishing material and the ceiling will accumulate water.If time does not take action, the structure may collapse.

for bathroom specialists recommend as a finishing material to choose aluminum or plastic.

Wooden

Variety suspended, but worth staying separately, as in the understanding of most people, wood and moisture combined "not very."

Pros

• Sustainability.
• Easy installation.
• original appearance of the ceiling form (though this is an amateur).
• good maintainability - enough to replace just the board.

Cons

• Choosing wood severely restricted (under the condition that takes into account the service life).
• Material softwood rapidly heated.More suited to the pair than for the bathroom.
• good board is quite expensive, so it should be even and accurately processed by various impregnation and dried.Furthermore, it is necessary and something cover.And then there's the complexity of - choice composition.Most varnishes at elevated temperatures emit harmful fumes.It is the selection of appropriate tree species and various processing facilities - the biggest problem.
• should be provided (fitted), high-quality ventilation (ventilation).

Painted ceiling

easiest option.Naturally, the paint should be water-resistant.

Pros

• paint the ceiling can be yourself.
• low cost.

Cons

• 'll have to work hard to achieve a flat base (plaster).
• To improve the quality of "coupling" with the surface of the paint, it is necessary to make priming, and in several layers.
• Lifetime small.

Useful tips

owners of private homes a little bit easier - they do not have "neighbors above, that may flood."Experts recommend to fans of a variety of "innovation" to make the combined type ceiling, combining various materials.

For those who want to save can be recommended, for example, finishing the ceiling drywall sheets (gipsovolokna) or thick plywood, and then paint them.The only condition - materials should be water-resistant, and further still and processed by special trains (antiseptic).

should be guided by the size of a bathroom.If they are very modest, the ceilings are unlikely to be the best choice.

You can find advice on such low cost options, like gluing the tiles to the ceiling (polystyrene).But it does not point to the fact that almost all adhesives - are poisonous.After drying they are neutral, but the temperature drops provoke allocation "is not quite useful" chemical compounds.This should be taken into account and, probably, this advice is better not to use it.Money is money, but health is more expensive.

If ceiling mounting arrangement includes a support structure for the bathroom traditional wooden slats hardly suitable - any timber not "fond" of moisture.The best galvanized metal profile, as it does not rot, also considerably lighter and easier to work with him.