The specific features of the bathroom premises impose certain requirements on the choice of design features and materials used when finishing walls or installing ceilings. If the walls in most cases are faced with ceramic tiles, then when finishing the ceilings, more opportunities are provided. Numerous suspended or tension structures allow not only to hide the shortcomings of the building left by the builders, but also to radically transform the interior. And if for a bathroom of a classic look or made in a country style, drywall constructions or tension systems are more suitable, then when creating i-tech or techno interiors, modern aluminum suspension systems of a cassette or rack type can be successfully used. The aluminum slatted ceilings for the bathroom shown in the photo clearly show what the widest possibilities for decorating a room are provided by such systems.
A large number of colors and sizes allow you to create a variety of interiors, and the excellent water resistance and durability of the decorative coating applied at the factory give hope for a long service life. Aluminum slatted ceilings, which were previously common in commercial or office premises, are increasingly used in interior decoration of residential premises.
Properties and features of aluminum systems
Made from "winged metal", suspended ceiling systems have a number of advantages when used as a ceiling covering:
- High strength carrier system and the rails installed on it. The thickness of the rack panel is 0.5-0.6 mm, with a certain geometric shape with the presence of stiffeners;
- original appearance thanks to the different width of the panels, which can vary from 50 to 200 mm;
- Excellent soundproofing properties perforated panels that effectively dampen sound vibrations;
- High fire safety. The coating is made of materials resistant to open fire and high temperature;
- Amazing moisture resistance. Rack systems do not absorb moisture and are not subject to corrosion;
- A large number of color solutions, allowing you to create a stylish aluminum ceiling for the bathroom in rooms of any size;
- high reflectivity, which helps to increase the illumination of the room without increasing the number of light sources;
- Unsurpassed hygienic coverage, unaffected by pathogenic microflora.
Choosing a rack ceiling for the bathroom
Suspended ceilings made of aluminum slatted panels have many options for both rails and load-bearing elements:
- The German-style ceiling is assembled from a flat ceiling rail, the edges of which are bent strictly at right angles. Gaps between panels can either be left open or filled with special inserts;
- Italian ceilings, on the contrary, do not tolerate "rectangularity", and all side edges are rounded and only with open joints. Optionally, you can install a perforated panel with a hole size of up to 1.5 mm;
- A symbiosis of the Italian and German type of ceiling is formed by the surface of a flat ceiling rail with small radius roundings, produced under the name Omega panels, adjoining each other, forming a flat surface with slightly visible seams. The combination of different widths and the alternation of blind areas with perforated ones allows you to create a unique interior;
- Ceiling panel S design. Flat panel with invisible joints, combining alternating strips with a width of 100, 150 and 25 mm. The uniform joint of the panels creates a directional surface pattern that emphasizes the architectural features of the room;
- An interesting option for ceilings with a cubic profile with different aspect ratios. Allows you to create a deeply embossed ceiling pattern with only open joints;
- V-profile panels are similar in design to cubic profile aluminum bathroom panels. The appearance of the finished ceiling is perceived as an independent original solution;
Each of the presented types of panels can serve as a good basis for making an aluminum suspended ceiling for a bathroom.
Installation of aluminum suspension systems
Why is it not talking about suspended panels or ceilings, namely suspension systems? Because each type of aluminum panel has its own fasteners, connecting structures and edging, which is not suitable for installation on panels of another type.
Installation of an aluminum ceiling in the bathroom begins with preparatory activities, and the list of works depends on the type of slatted ceiling. If a ceiling with closed joints is installed, it can be limited to high-quality cleaning of the surface, treatment with antiseptic fungicidal materials and penetrating primers. Due to the absolute inertness of aluminum panels and suspension elements to moisture, it is even possible not to perform waterproofing work on the existing ceiling. With sufficient ventilation, moisture will not accumulate.
But if open-type aluminum panels are installed, it is necessary to properly prepare the surface, perform all the necessary operations and paint with waterproof interior or facade paints to match the future ceiling.
With some skill in handling tools and a little accuracy and patience, you can mount the aluminum ceiling in the bathroom yourself and save some money for purchasing the necessary accessories. The whole difficulty of mounting aluminum panels lies in the exact marking of the horizontal line on which the wall corner will be screwed. This structural element serves as the base for the ceiling panel and ensures that the ceiling meets the wall surface for a finished look.
The basis for fixing the panels is a traverse of a special shape, individual for each type of panel, which is suspended from the existing ceiling with the help of universal adjustable suspension devices, called euro-suspensions among builders. If there is no need to place lamps or communications between the ceilings, the traverse can be fixed directly to the surface of the existing ceiling, checking the horizontalness of the surface with a spirit level. Traverses are made of aluminum or galvanized steel. Naturally, an aluminum profile for a bathroom is preferable to a steel one, due to its better corrosion resistance.
After fixing the required number of traverses, and the number is indicated in the instructions for a particular system, you can proceed with the installation of ceiling panels, carefully inserting them into the locks of the traverse. Under no circumstances should significant efforts be made to avoid irreversible deformation of the panel.
Important! When installing aluminum ceilings in a bathroom with panels arranged diagonally, it is necessary to accurately measure, and even better, make a cardboard template in order to cut the panel correctly and maintain the required angle. The width of the wall strip may not be enough to hide the inaccuracies made when cutting the panel.
Conclusion
Aluminum ceiling panels for the bathroom allow you to create interesting surfaces in their pattern, highlighting the radiance of chrome or brass fixtures, mirrors and additional accessories, while mirror surfaces expand the boundaries of the room, despite the fact that you have to sacrifice a few centimeters of height. Ease of installation and high maintainability, original appearance and durability - this is not a complete list of the positive qualities of a suspended rack ceiling.
For many of us, the bathroom is associated with a room that should be of a high level of design and in which there should be perfect cleanliness. This perception of the bathroom puts forward the corresponding requirements for interior decoration and interior. The finished ceiling in the bathroom in this regard plays, if not a key role, then one of the most important. What materials are used in this case, and what should be the design of ceiling structures - a problem with two unknowns.
First. What finish to choose to work with the ceiling part? And the second. Would an aluminum paneled bathroom ceiling be the right engineering solution?
Let us consider in detail what metal ceiling structures look like and how practical they are in operation.
Aluminum ceilings for the bathroom - is it a good choice?
In order to make the ceilings in the bathroom of high quality, you need to know the following:
- ceilings in the bathroom should perform technological functions;
- the beauty and aesthetics of the ceilings in the bathroom should not be an obstacle to the manufacturability of the finished structure;
- the ceiling surface in the bathroom must be durable, sustainable, environmentally friendly.
The aluminum ceiling in the bathroom is one of the design options that meets the above requirements in many ways. From a practical point of view, bathrooms are a place with difficult technological conditions, so not every finishing material will behave normally in a situation where there is high humidity inside.
On a note: the bathroom has a humidity level of 90% or more. Increased humidity and high temperatures become a favorable environment for the development of fungal growths and mold.
Wood and drywall are not suitable for such purposes. For these materials, the bathroom imposes too heavy a mode of operation. Plastic panels, despite their high manufacturability, are considered too cheap a finishing option for some consumers. In such a situation, it's time to pay attention to the ceiling surfaces made of aluminum. Despite the fact that the idea of metal ceilings looks doubtful, the final result will exceed your expectations.
First: A bathroom with light metal ceilings is always stylish and beautiful.
Secondly: the rack arrangement of the panels and the external data of the finished ceiling structure visually increase the internal volume of the bathrooms.
Thirdly, the aluminum ceiling for the bathroom is durable, environmentally friendly and very convenient from a practical point of view. You can wash and clean such structures using ordinary detergents, while maintaining the former attractiveness and aesthetics of the ceilings.
Basic technological properties of aluminum panels
The popularity of metal ceilings is primarily due to the high technological properties of aluminum itself. Moisture resistance is one of the main properties of aluminum. By itself, white metal quite calmly tolerates contact with a humid environment. Finishing panels laminated with anodized film are absolutely not subject to corrosive processes.
Note: Of all the metals used in building design, aluminum is the most inert material. Aluminum does not react with water, is poorly susceptible to corrosion and does not lend itself to rapid aging.
Aluminum has a stable structure, so metal products do not emit harmful components into the surrounding space. In direct contact with an open flame, white metal panels will not burn and release components harmful to health.
From the point of view of hygiene and sanitary standards, using white metal for decoration is ideal. Constant wet cleaning with conventional detergents will make the surface of the ceilings in the bathroom almost sterile.
Design features of aluminum panels
Do not lag behind the technological properties and design characteristics of aluminum finishing materials. You should know that aluminum is one of the lightest metals. This explains its popularity in the field of practical application. Aluminum suspended structures do not need a powerful frame. Due to their strength, aluminum panels themselves provide sufficient stability and strength to suspended ceilings.
Do not forget about the high manufacturability of parts and elements made of white metal. If you have certain skills and knowledge, you can independently install the ceiling part in the bathroom. For small rooms, especially in a city apartment, the installation of aluminum ceilings will not take much time.
At this stage, it is important not only the speed and ease of installation of aluminum structures, but also the dismantling of panels, if necessary.
Important! Aluminum is one of the few metals that has a noble appearance, which allows this metal to be used in a wide variety of industries. Therefore, often in the field of design, aluminum panels and other finishing elements made of this metal of a wide variety of shapes, colors and types are used.
Due to this quality of the material, the necessary aesthetics are achieved when installing suspended ceilings in residential premises. The reflective surface of the aluminum panels favorably reflects on the entire external appearance of the interior space, emphasizing the design elements of the bathroom.
In some cases, apartment design experts recommend using metal parts and elements in combination with other finishing materials. Combined bathroom ceilings are no longer a rarity today, especially since such surfaces have a number of advantages compared to similar products.
Types of aluminum ceiling tiles
In most cases, installation using metal parts is carried out in two ways:
- creation of rack systems;
- a set of cassette aluminum systems.
In each individual case, laying technologies and, accordingly, the appearance of the finished surface differ. Consider separately each type of ceiling structures made of white metal.
A set of cassette aluminum structures
White metal cassettes are individual square or rectangular pieces. Depending on the design option, you can successfully use all-metal or perforated products, which are distinguished by the structure and texture of the surface.
Important! The cassette white metal panel ceiling set can be mounted directly on an open or closed suspended structure.
Let's take a closer look at how they differ:
An open suspension system (structure) is a frame consisting of T-shaped aluminum profiles. The profiles are set in such a way that as a result the frame would be divided into cells. Aluminum panels are inserted into empty cells, based on profiles that are visually open. In this case, the profiles perform both an assembly and a decorative function.
The hidden suspension system involves the additional use of hidden clamps for fastening metal panels. Due to the tight contact of the cassettes, the solidity and integrity of the ceiling surface in the bathroom is achieved.
On a note: this type of suspended aluminum structures is rarely used for finishing bathrooms. The reason lies in the fact that such ceilings look good in large areas.
Rack structures made of white metal
If we talk about the mass use of metal ceilings for bathrooms, then here the primacy belongs to rack suspended structures. At the disposal of the consumer today there is a fairly large selection of such products. And the sale presents slats of the most diverse shapes and sizes. For slatted ceilings, only the appropriate type of suspension system is suitable.
There are also two types of suspension systems: open and closed.
For open structures, the rails are fastened at small intervals. The resulting spaces can be used for natural ventilation of the draft surface and interceiling space. In addition, this arrangement of panels creates a unique aesthetic appearance of the ceiling surface. If there is no need for ventilation, the gaps between the planks are covered with plastic of a different color.
The figure below shows an example of the installation of rack-type white metal ceilings with inserts.
For the closed type, metal elements with a special tongue are used. Due to this detail, the edge of the adjacent plank overlaps. Due to the alternation during the set of metal strips of different colors, you can get an original version of the design.
The figure shows two types of metal panels, for suspended structures of closed and open type.
Conclusion
Considering the device, design, types of ceilings made of aluminum panels, design options, we can definitely say that this method of finishing ceilings has the right to be implemented. Comparing the cost of drywall and plastic suspended structures installed in the bathroom, aluminum bathroom ceilings will be more expensive. However, the investment will pay off. Such ceiling surfaces will become a real decoration of any bathroom, in a large house or in a city apartment.
The quality of the material and installation methods provide the necessary reliability and strength of structures. From a technological point of view, aluminum ceilings are very practical and convenient. With a naturally appealing appearance, white metal pairs beautifully with paint. In order to update the ceilings in the bathroom, you can paint the old suspended structure in any color using silicate, acrylic or silicone paints.
When decorating a bathroom, you have to solve many problems, and the main one is how to simultaneously protect yourself from leaks from above and make the ceiling smooth and beautiful. Fortunately, the solution to this problem has long been found: these are aluminum ceiling panels for the bathroom.
It remains only to understand their types and features in order to choose the most suitable option.
Types of aluminum ceilings
Two main types of suspended structures are made of aluminum: rack and cassette. They differ from each other both in appearance and in the way of installation.
Cassette aluminum systems
Aluminum cassettes are square or rectangular panels. They can be all-metal and perforated, differ in color and surface texture.
The aluminum cassette ceiling for the bathroom can be mounted to an open or hidden suspension system:
- Open grid system is a frame made of profiles having a section in the form of an inverted letter T. The profiles are mounted in such a way that cells are formed according to the size of the cassettes. After that, the aluminum panels are inserted into these cells from above and are held in them, based on the horizontal shelves of the profile, which remain open and visible. Therefore, the profiles of an open suspension system must also have a decorative coating.
- In the case of a hidden suspension system aluminum panels are attached to the profile from below by means of special clamps. The cassettes are in close contact with each other, completely hiding the suspension system and forming a continuous surface.
On a note. It is worth noting that such aluminum ceiling panels are used very rarely for the bathroom, as they look better on large surfaces. But if you like cassette ceilings, then it's up to you to decide whether to use them in your home or not.
Slatted aluminum ceilings
Aluminum is more diverse and in demand today. They are produced by many manufacturers, including in our country.
The products of each manufacturer differ both in the size and shape of the rails themselves (decorative aluminum strips) and in the design of the suspension system. Unlike a cassette ceiling, only a suspension system of the same brand is suitable for a rack ceiling.
In appearance, they are also divided into open and closed structures:
- In open-type structures, aluminum batten panels are fastened with small gaps. The resulting gaps can be left open - to ventilate the inter-ceiling space or give the ceiling an original look. And you can close it with special narrow inserts to match the main trim or contrast.
- Closed-type designs are characterized by the fact that each rail has a "tongue" that slightly overlaps the edge of the adjacent rail. To give such a coating a decorative effect, to revive a solid surface, the alternation of rails of different colors can.
Talking about what aluminum rack ceilings are for a bathroom, it should be noted that in addition to differences in color and method of attachment, they can be very different in appearance, depending on the profile of the rail itself.
You can easily distinguish German slatted ceilings from Italian ones:
- The German design of slatted ceilings is distinguished by a clear rectangular profile of the slats. The slats themselves can be of different widths, all-metal or perforated, with open or closed joints, but their edges are always straight.
- The Italians also produce open and closed kits, and the edges of the rails are not straight, but rounded. This gives the surface relief and expressiveness. Italian rack panels can also have an additional decorative relief - their surface is not flat, but wavy.
The same Italian manufacturers produce factory-curved aluminum slats to create a non-standard wavy surface shape.
Designer aluminum ceilings
For those who are looking for non-standard solutions, we can suggest using not quite ordinary aluminum slatted ceilings for the bathroom.
Their originality is in the profile of aluminum rails, which is unusual for a ceiling:
- Cubic profile. The decorative rail is made in the form of a U-shaped profile, all three sides of which are approximately the same length. On the cut, such a rail has the shape of a rectangle or square. The coating of such rails is distinguished by its bright relief and excellent appearance.
- V-profile. The rail on the cut resembles the Latin letter V with the edges bent inward. The relief jagged surface of the ceiling is very original, especially when using panels of different colors.
- Plate profile. Decorative slats in this design are in the form of a curved plate, and are attached to the frame vertically, not horizontally. In addition to the original appearance, such a ceiling has excellent ventilation characteristics.
Features of aluminum ceilings
To begin with, let's try to figure out why coatings from this particular material have become so popular for finishing ceilings in bathrooms, and not only in them.
Material properties
The panels from which the coating is assembled have many positive properties, thanks to which they have become so popular and in demand.
- Durability. Aluminum is practically resistant to corrosion, in addition, the panels are covered with anodized or laminated film. Therefore, such structures serve for a very long time, without losing aesthetic appeal over time.
- Ecological cleanliness. Unlike many other materials, aluminum does not emit harmful substances into the surrounding air.
- moisture resistance- this is exactly the property that aluminum ceilings for the bathroom should fully possess, since this room is more at risk of flooding from above than others. And the very atmosphere in the bathroom is characterized by high humidity, which has a detrimental effect on the condition of surfaces that are not resistant to moisture.
- Incombustibility. In the event of a fire, the aluminum ceiling will not support combustion and will not become a source of acrid smoke.
- hygiene- a particularly important quality for the bathroom. Such a plane can be washed with any detergents that do not include abrasive substances.
Perhaps the only drawback of such systems is the rather high price compared to other materials that are popular for bathroom decoration - plastic panels and stretch ceilings.
Design advantages
- Aluminum is one of the lightest metals, due to which the construction of a suspended structure from it does not require the installation of a strong frame.
- Like any other suspension systems (see), the aluminum ceiling for the bathroom allows you to arrange additional sound insulation and hide any communications in the interceiling space.
- Ease of installation and dismantling is one of the main advantages of aluminum structures. Having elementary construction skills, it will not be difficult to install such a coating. Especially in a small space like a bathroom.
- The possibility of combining with other types of coatings (see).
On a note. In addition to all these advantages, aluminum panels have one more thing: they are incredibly diverse in shape, color, surface type. With their help, you can create any design with your own hands, from strict and concise to bright and extravagant.
Conclusion
And after watching the video in this article, once again make sure that aluminum slatted bathroom ceilings are one of the most beautiful and practical finishing options.
The suspended structure in the bathroom performs a whole range of technical functions: it masks defects in the ceiling surface, serves as an excellent frame for built-in lighting, and allows you to create a unique project in your favorite style.
Professionals can easily cope with both drywall and tensile structures, while amateurs should start with a simpler option: install a slatted ceiling in the bathroom on their own - quickly and at no extra cost.
The prototype of modern plastic and aluminum panels is the usual wooden lining, which is still used for wall and ceiling cladding.
Narrow long slats of various lengths are easy to install, so they are often used for finishing cottages, utility rooms, basements, attics.
With the advent of lighter and more decorative plastic panels on the market, the choice of decorating suspended structures has expanded - the most suitable for renovating bathrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
Thanks to the versatility of plastic, slatted ceilings have become a godsend for decorating the ceiling in the bathroom. Their advantages are undeniable: inexpensive cost, quick installation, diverse design, prompt repair
According to the material of manufacture, all popular panels that our supermarkets offer are divided into plastic and aluminum. PVC slats have a standard length of 2.5 m - 3 m - 4 m (there are also 6-meter parts, but they will not be required for typical bathrooms), but they differ in width.
Panels 25-30 cm wide after installation look like a continuous coating, as they do not have pronounced borders or inserts. We will dwell in more detail on elements that outwardly resemble narrow slats, that is, they have a width of 85 mm, 100 mm and 150 mm.
Aluminum slats are resistant to water splashes and temperature extremes, and their diverse design - from traditional white coating to bright gilding - allows you to realize fantastic projects
Reiki differ not only in size, but also in shape. Among the builders there are "their" divisions into categories.
For example, elements with right angles and a clear configuration are usually called German, with rounded edges - Italian, and unusual ones, characterized by a complex shape and additional installation difficulties - design.
Here are some types of decorative plastic panels:
Elements with soft, rounded corners, the length of the main parts and inserts - 3 m or 4 m, perforated options are possible (hole diameter - 1.5 mm)
V-shaped decorative elements that play the role of inserts between the main, background details. Possible colors: white, gold, silver matte or glossy, chrome
Decorative cube-shaped inserts that fill gaps in an open ceiling. The color of the inserts (gold, silver, chrome, white) is selected in contrast with the main background
When choosing certain details, it is necessary to focus on wall cladding, furniture color, lighting features and make sure that the design of the rails does not contradict the chosen style.
Do-it-yourself slatted ceiling: detailed photo installation instructions
Consider how to quickly install a rack ceiling in the bathroom, using a minimum of inexpensive parts. This manual is useful for beginners to get acquainted with the details of suspended structures.
The installation procedure is the same, regardless of the use of aluminum, steel or plastic parts.
Selecting the point in time to install the structure
Do not forget that the construction of a false ceiling is just one of the stages of bathroom renovation, therefore, it is necessary to determine in advance its place among other works.
Most often, construction activities are moving in the direction from the bottom up, that is, first I lay the floor, then the walls are tiled, and finally the suspended structure is erected. This is the most correct and logically explainable order.
The installation of traverses and the assembly of rails is a quick and “clean” process compared to, say, wall decoration with porcelain stoneware. There is practically no dirt and debris, and the most difficult event is the precise installation of the perimeter and the installation of suspensions.
Do not forget that in parallel with the installation of suspended elements, it is necessary to carry out work on the installation of lighting fixtures - spotlights, chandeliers or hidden lighting
Finishing ceiling work allows you to adjust the height of the walls, mask the flaws in their decoration. For example, a small gap between the tile and the ceiling is easy to cover with a suspended structure.
And here it would not be out of place to recall another advantage of the rack ceiling: it can always be done without prior preparation, simply by installing the profile and “typing” the required number of panels.
Simply put, this is a budget version of the ceiling, which can be erected or dismantled at any stage of the construction process.
We will provide instructions for the construction of a white slatted ceiling. If desired, it can be decorated with colored inserts, install spotlights or use slats of a different size.
Preparatory stage - materials and tools
First of all, you will need tools for marking, since correctly measured distances and intervals are a guarantee of a beautiful result. So, you need:
- marker;
- square;
- roulette;
- building cord (optional);
- level (preferably laser).
With the help of these simple devices, you can carry out all the preliminary work. The first step will be the installation of a guide profile, which will run along the perimeter of the entire room, so it is important to calculate the height of the future structure.
The uppermost ceramic tile can serve as a hint, and its edge can serve as a kind of guide.
The laser level is necessary at any stage of repair work in the bathroom, especially when marking. With its help lay tiles, cladding panels, mount suspended structures of various types
If there are plastic panels or a layer of plaster on the walls, then you will have to count from the floor. Why not from the ceiling?
The fact is that in some houses the ceiling slabs lie unevenly, and if you focus on them, you can make a design with a slope - this shortcoming will immediately catch your eye.
In addition to marking tools, you will need scissors (or a construction knife), a drill (perforator), a screwdriver, a screwdriver. Plastic is easily cut with an ordinary construction knife.
But if you chose aluminum panels, you will have to get special metal scissors. As you can see, there are few tools.
Metal shears can be useful for cutting aluminum panels, steel rails and other metal parts, including decorative corners and inserts
List of required materials:
- ceiling panels - slats made of plastic or aluminum with a width of 85 to 150 mm;
- guide metal profile;
- traverses (bearing tires for attaching rails) and suspensions for them;
- decorative plinth;
- fasteners (dowels, screws).
If the width of the bathroom is only one and a half meters, then it makes sense to purchase 3-meter parts, divide them in half and choose a “transverse” design.
For a large room, respectively, we buy 4, less often - 6-meter panels. If you want to decorate the ceiling with decorative inserts, consider their width when purchasing the main details.
The calculation of the supporting profile is as follows: if the length of the bathroom does not exceed 2.5 m, then 2 rows are enough, that is, a maximum of 5 m. Knowing the number and length of the tires, we calculate purely suspensions - with a light ceiling, 2-3 suspensions for each bus.
When buying a kit of parts, take care of spare parts that may come in handy for the next repair.
Installation of guides around the perimeter
Suppose we measured the height of the flow and marked the line along which the guides of all four sides will pass. The distance to the ceiling is from 10 to 20 cm.
It is impossible below, since the room will look cramped, they are also not recommended above to leave room for technical maneuvers - lighting system devices. Before installation, we check the accuracy of measurements with a level.
We cut the carrier profile into segments equal to the length of the sides using metal scissors.
We apply each segment with the wide side to the intended line, drill holes right through the metal, fix it with screws with dowels. The distance between the holes is approximately 40 cm
If we put the profile on top of the tile, make sure that the marks do not fall on the junction of two tiles. In this case, it is better to use not a puncher for drilling, but a drill and a special drill for ceramics.
We place the guides alternately on all the walls, inserting one profile into the other at the corner joints. When installing each new segment, we use a laser level - any distortion will be noticeable after the general installation
The result should be a smooth frame encircling the entire room. It will serve as a support for the installation of rails and perform a decorative function.
Installation of suspensions and traverses
We fix the hangers (perforated metal plates on which the tires will be mounted) on the stream by drilling recesses for the dowels in its surface.
We hammer the dowels into specially designed holes with a hammer, then insert 2 screws each and tighten them with a screwdriver or screwdriver.
When the suspensions are firmly fixed, we bend both ends of each of them down. Between the ends there will be traverses - load-bearing tires, the basis for installing panels
We take the tires, bring them to the hangers and securely fasten them with screws at the required height. We bend the remaining free ends of the hangers up so that they do not interfere with the fastening of the rails.
When installed correctly, the ends of the traverses should almost touch the opposite walls and be above the supporting profile. The position of each fixed part is checked with a level
It happens that the tire is not enough for the entire length of the room. In this case, it must be increased. At the end of the installed traverse, we mount another suspension, bring the missing segment end-to-end and fix the structure.
On this, the draft work is completed, it remains to assemble the ceiling, laying out the slats according to the planned project (along, across, diagonally, combined).
Ceiling Assembly
We take out the rails from the packages, remove the protective film. Up to this point, it is not recommended to unpack plastic or aluminum panels so as not to inadvertently damage the edges or the top decorative layer.
We cut segments along the length or width of the room.
We take the rails one by one and insert them one by one with the ends into the guide wall profile, and snap the central part onto the traverse (on which special teeth are intended for this)
The last rail does not always fit in width, sometimes it needs to be trimmed. We snap the last detail - the ceiling is ready.
In our case, the ceiling is of a closed type, that is, the panels fit snugly against each other, forming an integral coating, without gaps. If the plans complicate the installation with decorative elements, then gaps should remain between the rails - along the width of the inserts. We install decorative inserts together with the main ones, alternating them
It remains to complete the installation of the lighting system.
Installation of fixtures
We are not interested in mounting the chandelier, as it does not fit well with the slatted ceiling. The simplest and best option is a set of spotlights. Their location can be any:
- along the perimeter of the room;
- along long walls;
- diagonally;
- over work areas;
- in a checkerboard pattern, etc.
In fact, the lion's share of the system is prepared in advance. Even before attaching the rails, it is necessary to lay the wiring, bring it to the fixing points of the fixtures, and cut holes in the panels to size.
In this case, after mounting the ceiling, it remains to fix the fixtures and screw in the lamps.
Best suited for bathtubs are LED lamps that do not heat the ceiling surface, save energy and give light close to natural light.
The appearance of the lamp can be anything, but it must match the color of the panels and match the style of the room.
The most popular models are round products in silver or gold, but there are hundreds of original lamps decorated with rhinestones, Czech glass, colored shades or pendants.
Design secrets of slatted ceilings
Having decided to build a slatted ceiling in the bathroom or in the toilet with your own hands, consider its design even before starting work. You can achieve an incredible effect, given the texture or location of the rails.
The simplest option, which can be called universal, is white panels without inserts and patterns, with built-in lights. It is suitable for a bathroom in a classic style or in any modern design.
The main advantage of white glossy and matte slats is their excellent compatibility with the whole gamut of colors and textures. All shades of white are in harmony with both pastel wall cladding and dark tiles.
The black ceiling with narrow inserts of the same color looks presentable, especially against the background of chrome accessories and shiny plumbing.
Be careful with black slats. Do not forget that dark tones narrow the space, and the black ceiling, accordingly, visually reduces the height of the walls. For the opposite effect, use reflective gloss or mirror inserts.
Popular slatted ceiling with silver or gold accents. It has two advantages: it increases the decorative possibilities of panels of any color and fits well into environments filled with chrome details.
Try not to mix gold and silver in the interior of the bathroom or use them in large quantities: the colors lose their appeal, become too catchy, attract all the attention. Light silver or gold decor, on the contrary, looks elegant and appropriate.
If you have sufficient skill in installing suspended structures, you can experiment and create a complex combined structure, playing with the texture and arrangement of rails of different colors.
One of the design rules concerns moderation in the use of bright colors or shiny details. If the ceiling in the bathroom is too expressive, try to minimize the decoration of the walls.
Finally - one of the options for installing a combined suspended structure.
The most economical, but aesthetic and stylish are suspended aluminum slatted ceilings for the bathroom, which have attractive technical characteristics. Such ceilings are very easy to clean, and in case of accidental damage, it is just as easy to replace the desired rail instead of repairing the entire ceiling.
With the help of spotlights, an aluminum rack room can be turned into a real work of art that no one else will have! And most importantly, such a ceiling can be made with your own hands!
Types, texture and color of slatted aluminum ceilings
Aluminum suspended ceilings are cassette and slatted. Rack aluminum ceilings produce:
Manufacturers produce slats of various shades - dark and light, the technical characteristics of which allow you to realize any fantasy if you do the installation in the bathroom with your own hands. The surface can be:
The most popular aluminum slats among the people are of Italian, French and German design, predominantly brown and white matte.
What are the advantages of aluminum panel ceilings
The popularity of aluminum slatted ceilings is due to many advantages, including:
- Low cost;
- Simple installation - load-bearing profiles are fixed on the ceiling in the bathroom, on which aluminum rails are then snapped into place, and the gaps near the walls are closed with aluminum corners;
- Light weight design;
- Strength;
- Ease of maintenance;
- Many design solutions for sizes, textures and colors;
- Fire resistance and environmental safety;
- moisture resistance;
- Durability;
- In case of accidental damage to the ceiling, it is enough to replace one or two rails;
- Possibility of mounting on the ceiling without alignment and serious preparation.
To make a false ceiling in the bathroom, you do not need to have any special knowledge - just basic training and the ability to work with basic tools - a hammer, drill or puncher, screwdriver. In addition, such an installation of an aluminum slatted ceiling with your own hands will allow you to create a unique design using a huge selection of colors and shades, matte and mirror stripes, as well as a variety of decorative overlays between the stripes.
Affordable price for everyone
The room has become popular largely due to its low cost. The construction market offers not only ready-made kits, but also individual ceiling elements. Let's take suspended ceilings measuring 1.6 × 1.6 m. The kit consists of guide rails, special plastic end corners and the panels themselves. The cost of the kit is 2500 rubles. If you like a mirrored rack ceiling, you will have to pay for it from 5000 rubles.
Typically, spotlights or LED lights are built into the rails. Two lamps with wiring will cost about 500 rubles. Therefore, for a standard bathroom 2.5 sq.m. will have to spend about 3000 rubles. for lights and wiring.
Professional installers take for the installation of a system of aluminum rails from 1000 rubles. per square meter. But since the installation is not too complicated, it is quite possible to do the installation of the ceiling yourself and save on the services of specialists.
Preparatory work
Before going to the hardware store, you need to prepare for work:
Two people are needed to install the ceiling, because it will be very difficult to handle it alone. Do not neglect the preparation of the ceiling for the installation of the rack system. This will avoid troubles such as rust spots, mold and mildew, leaking through holes or cracks. The preparation of the ceiling includes the following actions:
Mounting the frame and installing the profile
In order not to be mistaken with the number of elements of a suspended aluminum rack ceiling, you must first make all the necessary measurements and calculations, and also take into account the characteristics of the panels themselves. This approach will help to avoid unwanted financial costs and installation errors.
The work is done! Now you have a unique, stylish aluminum slatted ceiling that will be an undoubted decoration of your apartment or house! We hope our article will help you to do the installation of the ceiling with your own hands!
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