When making repairs in an apartment, an important question arises - what should be the ceiling in the bathroom? After reviewing a lot of information presented on the Internet on a given topic, it becomes clear that a stretch ceiling is the best solution. We will analyze the nuances that will help determine whether a stretch ceiling is really needed in this room.
This article will consider the stretch ceiling in the bathroom, the pros and cons of all the materials necessary for it.
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Basic properties
Absolutely everyone, when designing their bathroom, takes into account all the possible positive and negative qualities of such a ceiling. In this case, only finance can make significant adjustments to the result. However, this issue can also be solved thanks to a large selection of different building materials that will make the bathroom look beautiful.
The advantages of a stretch ceiling in the bathroom
- No connecting seams. When renovating a bathroom, any experienced craftsman will make sure that the seams are not visible. Since these rooms are often small, there are no problems with this. If the quality of the work is high, then even with a critical eye it will be difficult to find the places where the canvases are connected.
- No hassle when cleaning. A big plus for most housewives is the ability to simply wipe off the dust with a damp cloth, without spoiling the surface and leaving no streaks on it. The good thing about a suspended ceiling is that it is very easy to clean due to its anti-static properties.
- Strength. This positive nuance can be of great help if the neighbors from above are suddenly flooded. When there is no one at home, and the water is flowing, the ceiling will not collapse, but will be able to withstand a sufficiently large amount of it (about 18 buckets).
- Fast installation. A quality master will complete the work on installing the ceiling in just a couple of hours.
- Long service life. The advantage of this ceiling is that it has a fairly long service life. And accordingly, the thought of the need to start repairs anew will not bother you. Throughout the entire period of operation, the ceiling will not be covered with cracks and will not begin to crumble.
- There is a large field of activity when choosing the design of the appearance of the ceiling. There is a huge selection of films on the market that can be of different colors. The foil will immediately transform the look of the bathroom. You can also choose the option with a stretch ceiling in several levels when the bathroom is large.
- When the stretch ceiling is being installed, there is no need to level the surface.
- The plus is that it allows air to pass through. Many people believe that since the ceiling can allow air to pass through, it will ventilate the room. But if you look from the other side, the vapors will rise up. Accordingly, constant dampness will cause damage to the entire canvas. And therefore, its service life will be significantly reduced.
- Another negative point is the fact that the coating is fabric. Accordingly, all the vapors that appear during bathing will be absorbed into it. If you leave the ceiling in this state, a damp smell will appear, which will also affect its service life. In order to prevent this, it is worth solving the issue of drying the ceiling. This requires a heater that can cover the entire surface of the ceiling. If the air flow captures only part of the surface, stains will appear that will ruin the entire interior.
The main positive qualities of PVC ceilings
- They perfectly withstand a large amount of water that can fall on it as a result of a pipe break. This was done so that the renovation would not be damaged in the bathroom. If this happens, it is worth pumping out the water from the sagging ceiling and it will return to its original form. You can also contact the company that previously installed the ceiling for you - it will do this work itself.
- PVC is available in a wide variety of colors. When it was decided to make the entire bathroom in one color scheme or the interior requires a certain color of the coating, this can be easily solved. Today, a large selection of different coatings will easily help you find a way out of such situations.
Cons of PVC ceilings
- Such ceilings cannot withstand high temperatures. But this remark is also not essential. When you start a fire, there will be no time to think about the safety of the ceiling.
Having analyzed all the nuances of stretch ceilings, you can decide for yourself which material to use. When choosing, it is also worth considering that fabric surfaces have a number of disadvantages that will either shorten its service life or spoil its appearance. The safest option would be to use a PVC canvas.
Many people wonder whether it is possible to install stretch ceilings in the bathroom, because this is a humid room and how aesthetically pleasing the PVC film will look there. Indeed, for many, a bathroom is the most personal space and everyone wants to make it according to their needs and desires.
Let's start with the question about the possibility of installation in a humid room. Our task is to choose the type of finish that will last a long time, and will be easy to care for, and will not cost space money. To do this, we will tell you about all the advantages and disadvantages. And you will make the choice yourself by comparing everything.
The advantages of stretch ceilings in the bathroom over other types of finishes.
- Moisture resistance. Is the PVC film, which is installed in the fixing aluminum profile around the perimeter, afraid of it? Both of these materials are non-corrosive, making them excellent choices for bathroom finishes. Plasterboard, plastered and painted surfaces are far less moisture resistant than tensioning systems. Rack structures to a lesser extent.
- Care. In case of splashing on the canvas, the drops will simply fall down, leaving no muddy stains behind. From time to time, you just need to wipe the film with a damp cloth. You can even do without chemicals, because it is unlikely that there will be fat deposits in the bathroom.
- Antibacterial and antifungal protection. Since water does not accumulate on the surface of the film, no mold forms on it and this is absolutely safe. But, in any case, you need to take care of the ventilation of the ceiling space. Since, as a rule, there is a concrete floor above the canvas and it can undergo mold without air ventilation.
- Durability. Humid air and water itself have no effect on the PVC film. Since sunlight usually does not enter the bathroom, UV light does not have any effect on the color of the canvas. Although now, even Chinese manufacturers add special substances to the film during production, which protect it from ultraviolet exposure to sunlight.
- Flood protection. If you live in an apartment building, then the risk of a flood from bursting pipes or unclosed taps from neighbors upstairs is great. And in the bathrooms, the risk is even higher. You probably know that a stretch ceiling has a wonderful property - to retain water. It accumulates, a bubble inflates, sometimes even to the floor! A 100% guarantee, of course, that there will be no leakage, cannot be given. If there is a lot of water, then it will begin to pour out through the holes for built-in lamps or a chandelier.
- Fast installation... It takes, even with difficult moments of installation, no more than one day. At the same time, compared to working with plaster, drywall and further painting, there will be much less construction waste. Installing PVC film is a cleaner job. There is one specific point - it should be installed on ceramic tiles already fixed to the wall. You cannot put the canvases first, and then report the tiles to it.
Now let's talk about the cons.
In principle, they are general and apply to all rooms.
- Price. The most economical option will cost 399 rubles per square meter. This is a white matte canvas without built-in lamps and without installation on ceramic tiles. But this is a rare case. Usually they install a glossy, often colored, film that is installed on the tiles. In most cases, built-in lighting is used in bathrooms. And this work, without the cost of the lamps themselves "on a turnkey basis" comes out in the region of 850 rubles per sq.m. Any other type of finish, except for cleaning and painting the base surface on your own, will cost you more. There is one significant "but". Stretch ceilings in bathrooms are much more profitable to do together with other rooms. If you order them only in the bathroom and toilet, then you will be faced with the fact that each installer has his own amount of the minimum cost of work. As a rule, it is in the range from 5 to 10 thousand rubles. Therefore, do not be surprised that you have counted your bathroom as 3 sq.m. * 850 rubles, and you are told the total cost of materials and work is 8000 rubles. Try to order very small premises along with some others. Let's say a kitchen or a hallway.
- There is a chance of a rush. But in the bathroom, judging by our practice, this rarely happens.
- Broken ceramic tiles... Unfortunately, such cases are not uncommon. The installers usually fix the aluminum molding in the uppermost row of tiles, which they drill with a special drill on the tiles. The process engineer, when visiting, inspects the last row for the absence of glue and voids. Require workers who lay tiles to pay special attention to the top row. There should not be empty space, it is because of it that the tiles burst.
We hope that we have provided enough information by which you can decide what type of finish you will use in your own home.
What kind of textures are better to choose for a bathroom?
Which films will look best in the bathroom interior? After all, someone wants to see a canvas in a classic style, someone wants to match the color and texture of the tiles, and someone wants to make it contrast with the decoration of the walls or floor. Any problem can be solved by choosing from various textures, colors, shades and exclusive films. It is possible to choose the ideal option and it will not be difficult for our process engineers.
If you are interested in the classic version, then you need to install a matte canvas that imitates the whitewash familiar to our eyes. It is also the cheapest option.
Still, the most popular texture for bathrooms is this. The main criterion for choosing this texture is reflectivity. Due to this, we get the so-called mirror effect, which visually enlarges the room. And it, as a rule, is not large in area.
Secondly, it is more. This kind of variability will appeal to any designer.
- Selection for tile color... It is chosen either one to one, or several tones darker than the color of the walls.
- Selection for floor color.
- Selection for furniture color in the bathroom.
- Choice, on the contrary, contrasting color... Recently, it is very fashionable to make black glossy canvases. They have the highest reflectivity.
- Color matching bright decorative element on the wall and the color of the PVC film. For example, a bright blue stripe extends from the wall to the same blue ceiling.
As a rule, clients choose bright colors, pastels are more suitable for bedrooms or living rooms.
Two-level structures are not used in standard bathrooms. But, if you are the owners of a large bathroom in the house or a part of the corridor combined with a bathroom, then multi-level systems are very appropriate. The same is true for photo printing.
A few words need to be said and about lighting. In the bathrooms, built-in lamps are used for this. We recommend using LED lamps in them. They are more expensive than halogen lamps, but in addition to saving energy and durability, this light source is more reliable in damp rooms.
You can simply whitewash, but its service life will be very limited, and by installing stretch ceilings in the bathroom, you will get an excellent appearance combined with durability, which is a very important factor when choosing finishing materials.
Stretch ceiling - "breathes" badly and, for sure, it is not a secret for anyone. Whether it is made of PVC canvas, even of fabric, because it is also impregnated with rubber. And precisely because if your bathtub does not have good ventilation, it is better not to consider this option.
Let's explain why: fungus, the ubiquitous fungus. It will certainly appear, moreover, much faster than on an ordinary painted ceiling, due to the fact that there is an unventilated zone between the canvas and the ceiling.
Basically, if you have high ceilings and the ventilation hole that is provided in the bathroom can be placed above the stretch ceiling, then this problem may not be. But this is only if the ventilation is not clogged and “pulls” properly (which is a rarity in old panel houses).
And, if it "pulls" so-so, then the fungus will begin to bloom and smell on your ceiling. And, if an ordinary ceiling can be easily peeled off, processed and painted again, while not being very ruined, then with a stretch one - another song.
It is almost impossible to wash it from the fungus, since, after all, it is not only from the outside, but also from the inside. And, worst of all, he just loves the joints between the ceiling and walls and the cracks around the spotlights. Judge for yourself what a pleasure it is to wash out mold in such places.
The problem is partially solved if the ceiling is dark. The fungus is simply not visible on it! But, this does not mean that he is not.
He is, he lives and incessantly releases into the air the products of his decay, namely, the toxins that poison you. Mold is a living thing and it eats your ceiling day and night, whether you see it or not.
In a word, if you know for sure that your bathroom is poorly ventilated and on the ceiling and before that mold has constantly formed, then getting rid of the problem with the help of a stretch ceiling will not work, and do not dream.
Hide - yes, it will. Especially with the black ceiling. But don't you feel sorry for your health? Mold - Causes great harm to health, in particular to the respiratory system.
Another disadvantage that takes place only after the flood
This minus is the flip side of one of the main advantages of PVC stretch ceilings: the ability to retain water that has leaked from neighbors. The stretch ceiling holds a huge amount of water and the flood won't happen, yes.
To eliminate the accident, it is enough to call the master and drain the water. But, in this case, the ceiling slab itself remains wet and, by pulling the ceiling again after draining, you "preserve" this moisture inside. She has absolutely nowhere to go and after a few months, the fungus will not keep itself waiting.
And then again: if you have high ceilings, about three meters, then this is not your case, since the ventilation hole can be placed between the ceiling sheet and the slab, leaving a gap for ventilation between the joints. In this state of affairs, the stove will dry out and there will be no problems.
But, if you have a standard ceiling, a high-rise of 2.5 meters, then ventilation will not work there, since it will be necessary to lower the canvas by forty centimeters down, at least. And what will come out in the end? The ceiling on the head, practically.
Therefore, consider this possibility. If you have dysfunctional neighbors on top, with constantly flowing pipes, then know that the stretch ceiling will not last long and you will have to dismantle it when it is soaked through with mold.
We warned you about the cons, and if you think that this has nothing to do with you, then we suggest you continue reading. We will consider two options for the material for stretch ceilings and discuss their features.
PVC ceilings: advantages and features
PVC foil is a very good material for finishing the bathroom ceiling. It is easy and simple to clean and is flood-resistant. The cost, compared to fabric ceilings, is much lower.
Some are confused by PVC for the reason that it is plastic, which means that the material is not environmentally friendly and emits chemistry into the air, and more specifically, phenol.
Yes, there is phenol in the PVC film, no one argues. But, evaporation of this substance is possible only in one case - with strong heating.
Moreover, we are not talking about some 30-40 degrees, but about really strong heating: a building hairdryer, gas on the stove, direct sunlight.
In the bathroom, as you can imagine, these options are completely excluded.
As for aesthetics, then it's a matter of taste. PVC ceilings are glossy and resemble rubber, and this is a design for an amateur. Although, there are some options with photo printing, where gloss only emphasizes the depth of the picture. For example, if the ceiling depicts a depth of water with bubbles or something similar.
Also, it is impossible not to notice that the gloss tends to reflect. This means that if you install such ceilings in a small bathroom, it will look taller and more spacious.
Washing a PVC stretch ceiling is much easier than a fabric one. He does not saturate the water at all. In general, this is a great option, the main thing is to carefully choose the colors so as not to liken the bathroom ceiling to a circus dome.
But, in addition to the solid benefits, there is one drawback not to be missed: reflection.
You will probably ask: why is this a minus, if you equated this property with pluses a little higher? Here, as they say, "the coin has two sides."
Lamps can be too reflective and dazzling if you look up.
And not looking at the ceiling in the bathroom is impossible, especially when you are lying in it. But, you can not put spot lighting, and the problem will come to naught.
After all, few people have 15-square-meter bathrooms where a lot of light is needed. A small bathtub is perfectly illuminated by a single ceiling mounted on the wall.
PVC ceilings have one big drawback - the seams. But, they have absolutely nothing to do with the bathroom, since the ceiling areas there are usually very small, and there is no need to solder the canvas.
But, if you have a bathtub more than 3 meters wide - think three times. The seams will be visible and the sight is not the most pleasant one. Fact.
And here you can see a selection of photos of stretch ceilings in the bathroom.
There are only PVC options. They are very diverse, as you can see, and with the help of this film many interesting ideas can be realized.
Fabric ceilings
The advantage of the fabric ceiling is opacity. They look noble and expensive. And only with the help of fabric it is possible to make a complete imitation of the painted surface.
Also, any pattern looks great on a matte surface. Due to the fact that there is not a drop of ebb, each line is visible as clearly as possible. This is especially good for drawings with a 3D effect.
Well, and, probably, it is not worth mentioning that spotlights feel great on a matte surface. There is no glare and does not blind the eyes. Therefore, for large bathrooms, this is a good option.
The cost of fabric covering is significantly higher. Manufacturers claim that the fabric is much more environmentally friendly and that this is the reason for its higher cost.
But here we, for example, are very skeptical about these assurances, since if there is no phenol in the fabric, this does not mean at all that it is made of pure cotton or silk.
Yes, it’s fabric, but it’s impregnated with rubber! And what is already mixed in it is known only to the manufacturer.
So, in terms of environmental friendliness, one is worth the other. That is, these are unnatural materials, whatever one may say.
There is another feature of the fabric ceiling that is worth mentioning: it is difficult to clean. But, by and large, there is nothing in the bathroom that can smoke the surface.
True, if you have a gas water heater there, then be prepared for the ceiling to turn yellow pretty quickly. Gas - there is gas and it forms soot.
And one more thing: the fabric saturates moisture. This means that even with more or less sufficient ventilation, there is a risk of fungal attack.
In general, the fabric is good for large bathrooms with a window, otherwise the room will "float" all the time. Therefore, for the little ones it is better to stay on PVC.
Separately, it is worth considering the fact that it is the fabric ceiling that can be fixed with your own hands, without the involvement of masters. For its installation, no special tool is needed, except for the usual puncher, for fastening the profiles.
But the PVC ceiling is stretched using a construction hair dryer. This tool is expensive and there is no point in buying it specifically for installing one ceiling.
Of course, you can rent it, but dexterity and experience are not rented. And in the process of installing film coatings, they are very much needed. One wrong cut and tilt of the hair dryer - you can say goodbye to the canvas.
Fabric ones, however, are completely non-capricious, and those whose arms grow out of their shoulders will certainly cope with such a task.
Here is a photo of fabric stretch ceilings in the bathroom. See how they look great:
Final comparison: which is better, fabric or PVC for the bathroom?
So, let's now reduce debit to credit, and you will finally be able to decide.
PVC in the bathroom
Pros :
- Low cost
- Does not absorb moisture
- Washes well
- Does not allow a flood
Minuses :
- It is not always possible to choose the right color
- Can't supply spotlights
- Impossible to finish large bathtubs due to visible seams
Bathroom fabric
Pros:
- Dear view
- Possibility to supply spot lighting
- Any photo print looks good
- Do-it-yourself installation
Minuses:
- Not cheap
- Washes poorly
- Provides moisture
- Is not an obstacle to the flood
We will analyze all types of ceilings in bathrooms, why it is better to make a stretch ceiling and separately its pros and cons, why matte is ok, but gloss is not.
What is the ceiling in my bathroom
I myself have 2 bathrooms with an area of about 5 square meters and in both I used a stretch ceiling. The total area of the apartment is 105 meters, and in all the other rooms it was made of plasterboard. As you can imagine, it's not about saving.
The question of whether it is possible to make a stretch ceiling in the bathroom is akin to the question of whether it is possible to put round wheels on a car.
The ceiling in the bathroom is standard stretch.
Here is another photo where this option was chosen with an expensive repair.
By the way, have you noticed that there are no bright motley tiles? See how it should be in a modern renovation.
What is the best ceiling in the bathroom
Just 15 years ago, there were no tensioners on our market. Then, variations of frame slatted ceilings were used as a cheap option for bathrooms. The frame was sewn up with different types of materials, but the appearance was always the same miserable.
Slatted, siding, aluminum, plastic panels are all variants of the same type of construction for cheap bathroom ceilings.
The other extreme is moisture resistant drywall. This is the most expensive type, moreover, it takes a long time to install.
Let's compare all types. Criteria:
- Appearance (design).
- Practicality.
- Price.
- The speed and complexity of installation.
In general, everything is obvious: if you do not have an unlimited budget, choose stretch ones. If unlimited - drywall.
The question of what is better to make the ceiling in the bathroom is relevant only for those who do not know the modern realities of renovation. Due to the huge competition, the price of PVC ceilings is now super low. So it turns out that there is no point in other options.
I left the specific options outside the brackets. For example, for you can make a grilyato ceiling (pictured below). But these are already troubles that have nothing to do with general practice.
Stretch ceiling in the bathroom: pros and cons
There are still some disadvantages. Let's weigh all the pros and cons for stretch ceilings in the bathroom.
pros
Stretch pluses:
- Price... I gave $ 150 for everything for 2 rooms of 5 meters with 16 corners and 7 points for light. With the standard 4 corners per room, it would be significantly cheaper.
- Installation time... Less than 4 hours for 2 bathrooms. At the same time practically free of debris and dirt. And this is important because the stretch ceiling is installed at the very end after the tile.
- Practicality... Absolute TOP-1. The decoration of the bathroom is adapted to the ingress of moisture and the only thing that can be affected by flooding is the ceiling and neighboring rooms if water gets there. The stretch can hold huge amounts of water. He himself is not afraid of water at all. It can be done even in and, of course, in.
- Appearance... Also the point "for" because in terms of design, PVC loses only a little to drywall because of the edging, but at the same time it is an order of magnitude ahead of any other cheap options.
- Maintainability... After installation, the canvas can be easily dismantled and then installed back. This can be useful, for example, to dry out after a slight flooding.
Minuses
If everything is so cool, then why am I in the rest of the apartment? There are tensioners - the best of the budget options, but I do not have a budget repair.
All the disadvantages and disadvantages of stretch ceilings are relevant specifically for large areas and open plans without dividing into zones.
- Joints in the middle of the room. The canvas is large, but limited in size. When you need to make a ceiling on a very large area, joints are inevitable, and this looks very bad. This is exactly my option and therefore I chose drywall for the rest of the apartment. Because the bathroom area is small, this item is irrelevant.
- Walking (drawing in and protruding), shaking it from the wind. This also happens with a large area. In the bathroom, some movement can occur only when the door is suddenly opened and closed, but you most likely will never notice this.
The biggest and in fact the only disadvantage for the bathrooms is the edging around the perimeter.
Because in almost all of us, we will not even see this edging until we lift our heads up. Those. the joint with the wall is out of sight due to the small area.
There is also a myth about mold. It really depends on ventilation. If it works correctly, then there will be no mold and vice versa. At the same time, even with shallow flooding from above, you will see this on the stretch fabric and you can remove it and dry it. The same cannot be said about all other types.
The lack of environmental friendliness of stretch ceilings is also a myth. Almost all canvases are made in Germany, and the safety requirements there are more than strict. Some discharge and smell are possible only at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, but at such a temperature it is, in principle, unsafe in an apartment. Naturally, it cannot be used in saunas.
What is the best ceiling for the bathroom? This worries everyone who starts renovating this room. After all, I want to do not only beautifully, but also high quality, and most importantly, durable.
Features of the bathroom and requirements for the ceiling
This room is not the main thing in an apartment or house. However, requirements are imposed on him, as well as on other rooms. The bathroom is made of quality materials that are easy to clean and practical. And this is no coincidence, since strong and stable loads on all finishing materials are carried out here - sudden changes in temperature and humidity, the ingress of detergents on the surface damage them.
What it should be like in this room:
1 High reliability... When choosing a material, you need to take into account that a sudden jet from an escaping shower can go to the ceiling. If it is made of non-moisture resistant materials, then, unambiguously, traces will remain or it will completely deteriorate.
2 High strength... A bathroom is a room where a huge amount of water is always present, and no one is immune from a flood that the neighbors from above will arrange due to a pipe break or a washing machine breakdown. So, a high-quality ceiling is able to adequately cope with such problems.
3 Ease of cleaning. The material should not absorb dirt, leave traces of steam, water, soap, in addition, its cleaning should not take more than 15-20 minutes.
4 Aesthetic component... The ceiling should be in perfect harmony with the interior of this room and the entire home.
For this room, different materials are used for decoration. But not all of them have the necessary indicators that are important for this room. The highest quality, which meets all the necessary requirements, is a stretch ceiling.
Types of stretch fabrics and their features
There are several types of tensioners. And a person who is faced with a choice for the first time can easily get confused. To help you figure it out, I propose to consider each option in detail. Currently, there are only two types of stretch fabrics.
Film
They are manufactured with a maximum strip width of 2 meters. All wider ceilings have a welded seam. But it is almost invisible. Installation is carried out with equipment - a gun, which heats the canvas to a temperature of 60-70 C 0. The film is stretched by exposure to high temperatures and is attached to a pre-assembled frame.
Immediately after installation, it sags a little, but after cooling it becomes taut. A variety of textures - you can choose glossy, matte, up to canvases with the effect of "metallic" or "starry sky". The palette of PVC models is much wider than that of fabric ones, in addition, the paint lays down better and brighter. The cost of the models is slightly lower than the fabric ones.
Tissue
Cloths have a maximum width of 5 meters. Installation is carried out "cold". This material has several advantages: it is possible to give any color by applying the appropriate polymer to the fabric, and these canvases also have the highest moisture resistance due to the use of varnish. In addition, such a canvas "breathes", which is especially important for the bathroom. However, fabrics are much more difficult to clean. The cost is slightly higher than that of the analogue.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tensioners have many of their own characteristics, which determine the scope of their use. The main advantages include:
- variety of colors and textures. You can choose glossy, matte with a metallic sheen canvases, as well as products that depict pictures, for example, the starry sky, bright sun, clouds. Stretch canvases of light colors visually change the space, increasing the volume of the room;
- environmental friendliness and safety. They do not emit any harmful substances regardless of the operating time. The canvas is capable of holding a significant load. This indicator is very important for the bathroom. Even if neighbors flood you from above, PVC film can withstand a load of 100 kg per 1 m2. Tissue is also strong, but may leak;
- durability and practicality. The canvases do not absorb moisture, they do not form moisture stains. To make them clean, just wipe with a damp cloth. Fungus and mold do not form on surfaces due to high humidity in this room;
- ease of installation and cost-effectiveness. Tension canvases are mounted quickly enough, you can use the room where they are installed on that day. The features include: the possibility of reusable use. If repairs are needed in the bathroom, the canvas can be removed, the necessary work done, and then re-assembled.
Despite the significant advantages, stretch fabrics have their disadvantages:
- relatively high cost. This disadvantage is not the main one, since the service life, strength fully justify the relatively high price;
- installation can be carried out exclusively by professionals using equipment, depending on the type. This point affects the overall cost, which is not very good;
- can be easily damaged with a sharp object. However, we are talking about a bathroom, where there are none, and it is difficult to reach with a sharp object. This moment is important only during installation, but if it is carried out by professional workers, you should not worry about it. They use professional tools that minimize the risk of damage, in addition, they are experienced and do not make mistakes;
- if the area of the room is large, then under certain lighting it is possible to see the joints that pass every 2 meters for PVC products, and 5 meters for fabric ones.
Comparing all these points, it becomes clear that they have much more advantages than disadvantages. In addition, the disadvantages are not so significant.
What kind of ceiling to install in the bathroom?
Anyone who is going to make repairs is always interested in which one is better to install a stretch ceiling in the bathroom, because among the many options it is difficult to make a choice.
Advantages of Glossy Stretch Cloth
For a humid environment, it is better not to find a material than PVC film. It is from it that glossy canvases are made. PVC has a high coefficient of moisture resistance. The film does not transmit or absorb moisture. Dirt, despite the mirrored surface, does not settle, in addition, due to the synthetic material, mold and mildew do not form.
Another advantage of the tensioner is its suspended structure. Thanks to this feature, you can hide all defects, irregularities.
As a rule, bathrooms are small and have low ceilings. Of course, private houses are an exception. And making repairs with glossy PVC film, you can visually increase the space. Gloss solves this problem, moreover, if there are difficulties with the choice of color, then please note that the widest range of colors and shades in these canvases.
The glossy ceiling has a mirrored surface, the coefficient of light reflection is greatly increased. Two-level structures look spectacular in this room. They visually increase the space of the room, make this room very beautiful. This method is often used by designers when decorating small rooms. They set the right accents, focus on functional areas.
Frosted PVC cloth
Such canvases are of interest to those who like the conservative style. Externally, the matte stretch ceiling is no different from the traditional one: it is elegant, laconic. It is suitable for a bathroom made in any style, but more often it is preferred to install it in rooms made in a classic style.
Matt does not reflect anything, there is no play of light - everything is strict and stylish. There is a significant positive aspect - the depth of colors. Such canvases are so beautifully painted in different colors that the effect of the color scheme will not leave anyone indifferent. In addition, the relatively low cost will delight the frugal.
Black tension
The use of dark colors in the interior is a bold decision. However, in some styles, this color is the main one - this is an urban style. Modern, avant-garde, minimalism are also combined with dark.... However, there is a main rule that you should adhere to - you need to dilute the dark color with lighter shades, up to white.
Do not forget one important rule - you can use black only if its height is higher than three meters.
Expert advice: how to dilute black in the bathroom
These rooms are rarely with the desired height and area, so many, when they make a stretch in black, can make mistakes, as a result of which the room visually becomes small and gloomy. What do you need to know to make a good renovation?
These colors go well with black:
- silver - it is suitable for finishing the corners of the room. It also looks good in tandem with black if it is on the walls, but in small quantities;
- gold - in the bathroom, they can paint the surface of the walls or choose a tile with a pattern of this shade. But it is not recommended to use only these two colors in one room;
- yellow is an excellent ally of black. Its brightness neutralizes the gloom of black;
- green is a great option for creating the perfect tandem. However, bright shades of this color look better.
It is possible to combine the shine of the gloss and the dullness of the wall surfaces. You can do the opposite, such combinations look very impressive.
You need to be careful with the classic style. It is important to combine the tones in the correct proportions and not to allow the dominance of only black. If you are making a bathroom, where the canvas will be black and the walls are white, it is better to dilute this contrast with any beautiful and bright applique on the walls.
To minimize the negative effect, you can use skirting boards in light shades. Mirrors will also help dilute the gloominess of the black. When choosing a tensioner, it is better to pay attention to glossy canvases. They have a mirror effect and visually add volume to this room. In addition, the gloss will create an interesting optical effect.
Rack or tension?
You have already familiarized yourself with the features of tensioners with their advantages and disadvantages. To understand which rack or tension will be better for the bathroom, you need to study the characteristics of another model.
Imitation wood - looks very cozy
So, rack and pinion is made of aluminum panels and inserts from the same material. Installation of the structure is carried out using suspensions, which are securely glued to the floor slabs.
Aluminum or galvanized combs are used as guides. The choice of texture and color is quite large. You can choose the most suitable shades, colors. In addition, designs can be:
- glossy;
- matte;
- perforated;
- imitation leather;
- stone.
To install, you will have to step back from the base by 10 cm.
Advantages
- high strength of structures, as well as durability;
- aluminum is not subject to corrosion, so this material is the best suited for the bathroom;
- fungus and mold do not form on the structure;
- care is quite simple, just wipe it with a damp cloth;
- in case of flooding, the structure will not be damaged, however, it will let all the water into the bathroom;
- good value.
disadvantages
- the installation of the rack and pinion is carried out for a very long time, it is mainly done by professionals;
- rack structures cannot be installed in rooms with a low ceiling, since during installation they go down by 10 cm;
- due to external features, the products are not suitable for all styles of the room;
- when flooded, all water will enter the room.
The rack and pinion looks good enough. By combining colors and shades, you can create a beautiful surface. In addition, if you choose designs with mirror stripes, you can visually expand the space in the bathroom. The choice of colors and shades is as wide as that of PVC films.
It is impossible to say unequivocally which ceiling is best suited for this room. A comparative analysis of these structures will help to make a choice in favor of this or that product:
- Both materials have good moisture resistance. However, the stretch will protect the property from flooding.
- The strength is higher in the rack and pinion, however, its surface is not perfectly smooth, as in the tension one.
- The way of leaving and the frequency are on the same level. Both designs do not require special attention and for cleaning it is enough to wipe with a damp cloth.
- If the room is poorly ventilated, it is better to use rack and pinion.
- The choice of luminaires and the method of their installation for rack structures is very large, which cannot be said for tension ones.
- For low rooms, PVC canvases are better suited.
Stretch canvases have many more advantages, and their appearance is better.
Constructive varieties
All structures are attached to the walls with baguettes. However, the installation method can be different, depending on the design of the tensioner.
- single-level. For the bathroom, this design is most often used. It is easy to install and the installation costs are negligible. In addition, it is easier to care for a single-level canvas, it is more reliable;
- multi-level is less commonly used in apartments. Most often, this design in the bathroom is used in private houses, where the area of this room is large enough. Different levels can be done in several ways. First, a plasterboard structure is being built. Second, a profile is used that allows constructions to be made without the use of additional materials. When arranging such a structure, canvases are used that are different in texture, color, pattern;
- the arched shape transforms the bathroom. You can get away from standard geometric shapes and transitions. The canvas smoothly passes from the ceiling to the walls;
- wavy shape. Wave crests look interesting in the bathroom. The composition looks interesting in a combination of dark and light tones of glossy canvases;
- The cone-shaped shape can be made in several ways: be one with the main canvas, or with the help of profiles a separate structure is made and the ceiling is stretched separately from the main one. Several shades can be used here;
- a road in the dunes - the shape and appearance of such a ceiling completely resembles a sand dune. By varying the depth and diameter of the waves, you can create interesting effects. Glossy canvases look impressive.
Luminaire selection
A bathroom, like any other, requires proper lighting. However, with a tension, this issue cannot be solved quickly and easily. Because not all lamps are suitable for him, in addition, they must be correctly positioned relative to each other. Let's start with the most important thing - the choice of lamps.
Let's start with the fact that the tensioning film is a sheet of film that stretches under the base base at a distance of up to 5 cm. That is, there is a small distance between the PVC film and the plates, which is used for wiring.
Luminaires are not attached to the film, but to embedded parts that are in the gap between the plates and the canvas.
Thus, it turns out that you can install spotlights, chandeliers, LED strips. After all, the mount is absolutely reliable.
Spotlights
A lot of controversy is caused by the installation of spotlights. Many argue that installing them can damage the canvas. Others say that it is possible to mount products, but only of a certain shape and size. In fact, stretch ceiling spotlights are great, but you need to adhere to the rules:
1 The choice of lamps for spotlights
- if the lighting devices are designed for halogen light sources, then you need to use lamps no more powerful than 30 W;
- fluorescent and LED lamps are suitable for any power.
2 Choosing the shape of the built-in spotlight
- the square shape of the luminaire is undesirable due to size limitations. Before purchasing square recessed luminaires, you need to check with specialists what dimensions are permissible for your stretch ceiling. Only those who will install and in the salons where PVC canvases are sold may know this information. So, for example, such platforms are available for square models: 100 * 100 mm, 110 * 110 mm, 150 * 150 mm, 160 * 160 mm, 200 * 200 mm;
- as for overhead spotlights, there are no restrictions.
Luminaires - suspensions
Long pendant lights can be used. Models with several suspensions, which are located on the same base, and luminaires with several separate suspensions are suitable. Such models can be used for lighting because the heated part is far from the PVC sheets. Lamps can be selected in any power.
Lamps are at a distance - this is a safer option
There are some nuances regarding installation and its cost. When installing a system where all the fixtures will be on the same platform, the installation cost will be relatively low. However, when installing single-lamp suspensions, the price will increase several times.
Because for each individual structure, you need to bring out the wiring, cut out a mortgage of a certain shape. Therefore, from the standpoint of economy, it is better to choose multi-lamp designs... From the standpoint of style - of course, the second option is better.
Ceiling modern chandeliers
Chandeliers of any model and fort are suitable for the bathroom. The main thing is that they fit into the style of the premises. Buying such lamps, you can not limit yourself in anything, not in shape, size, height. In addition, during installation, such structures are tightly docked with the surface of the film, because the base is wide.
