Bathroom Ceiling Design

When you choose a ceiling for a bathroom, you need to remember that in this room there is high humidity and temperature differences are typical for it. Not every material can withstand this, and after a while it may lose its color, or even begin to rot. In multi-storey buildings, there is a possibility that you can be flooded by neighbors from above. Therefore, you need to responsibly approach the choice of material, and choose the design of the ceiling in the bathroom, taking into account all these nuances. Today, the market has a large selection of finishing materials with water-repellent properties, suitable for repairing a bathroom. We will figure out which ones are suitable.

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Reasons for choosing a material

There are several reasons that can affect the choice of finishing material for the bathroom.

Money

First of all, sad as it may seem, but everything depends on money, or rather, on their quantity. Fortunately, a large selection of materials allows you to choose the design of the ceiling in the bathroom for a modest budget, and for an expensive, exclusive option.

Personal preferences

Each person has his own taste, which he focuses on. Before making your choice, you can see on the Internet photos of designers and professional builders.

Condition of the old coating

If you just want to update the old coating - this is one thing, you can do with small losses. Otherwise, you will have to completely remove the old coating and make a new one.

Important! If there are defects on the surface, then you should think about how to hide them under a suspended or suspended ceiling.

Area in the bathroom and ventilation

If the bathroom is small, then the humidity there will be clearly increased. Here, the presence of good ventilation and the moisture resistance of finishing materials play a large role.

Important! Plasterboard and stretch fabric, wood and painted ceilings with poor ventilation will quickly become worthless.

Ceiling height

At low ceilings, you should consider painting or cladding (with plastic, for example) the ceiling, since the suspended version, being a frame structure, will visually select the height of a not-so-tall room. You can glue the surface with special waterproof wallpaper.

Let’s now look at the most popular ceiling finishes.

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Economical options

Of course, it’s good when you are not constrained by money and you can choose the design of the ceiling in the bathroom, regardless of the cost. But not everyone has these opportunities, so 3 options for economical bathroom decoration are most popular.

Whitewash

A classic that was used by our grandfathers and grandmothers. True, the quality of whitewashing has improved significantly, but still - this is not the most durable option. In addition, it is not suitable for small rooms with high humidity.

Paint

The range of such materials is very large. Acrylic or water based paint is suitable for the bathroom. With the help of paints, you can depict any pattern, which is a definite plus when developing the design of the bathroom as a whole.

Important! When choosing a paint, carefully study the label. Recently, paints have appeared that incorporate special antifungal substances.

Wallpaper

There are special vinyl wallpapers that are not afraid of water. If desired, they can later be painted in any color.The only thing worth considering here is vinyl, which is also plastic, which does not allow air and moisture to pass through well. Accordingly, the issue of good ventilation of the bathroom remains a priority.

Important! Before painting or pasting the ceiling, its surface must be properly prepared. It is necessary to remove the old whitewash, clean the surface, remove all traces of mold or fungus from it, then apply a primer and putty.

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Dropped ceilings

This finish is only suitable for bathrooms with high ceilings. A frame is created without fail on which panels, slats or gypsum plasterboards are subsequently mounted. For frames, metal profiles and wooden battens are used.

Plasterboard ceiling

Drywall is an environmentally friendly material that has many advantages:

• It is a natural material that does not emit any harmful substances.
• Not combustible.
• Allows you to make ceilings of various shapes, even complex and curved.
• Allows you to make a hidden laying of wiring and pipes.
• Over time, does not lose its properties and appearance.
• It is easy to look after him, he does not demand special means.
• If there is a leak, the casing is easy to remove.
• The cost of finishing is quite acceptable.

As a minus, you can call a complicated installation, which is better to entrust to specialists if you do not even have the minimum skills for repair work.

Important! It is best to carry out additional surface treatment with moisture repellents before installation, then the ceiling will last you longer.

Slatted and suspended ceilings

Slatted ceilings consist of an aluminum frame and aluminum rails that can be snapped onto the frame.

Its advantages include the following features:

• Such a ceiling can serve for a long time at high humidity, while not losing its attractive appearance.
• It is easy to dismantle, which is important if you need to get to the space behind the ceiling.
• Any lighting system, as well as an air conditioning system can be built into it.

Important! Caring for such a ceiling is simple - it can be vacuumed or washed with detergents. Only he does not tolerate the use of abrasive products - they can damage the surface.

PVC panels

You can create a beautiful ceiling with plastic panels. They are also mounted on a frame, like rails. Plastic has several advantages:

• The flexibility of the slats allows you to create curved structures.
• Durability of the material.
• Ease of operation
• Can be mounted lighting
• It does not start mold and fungus
• A variety of color schemes.
• Easy to install and disassemble, you can do it when installing on your own.
• It is an economical option.

Important! Of course, there are also disadvantages, for example, this coating is not suitable for all styles, it requires good ventilation.

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Stretch ceiling

One of the most successful design options for the ceiling in the bathroom is a stretch ceiling.

Important! They are made from PVC film and it is not afraid of water. Even a large amount of water during leakage will not break it. Another important factor is that mold and fungus do not start on it.

There are a huge number of colors and textures on the market, so choosing the right option for any interior is not a big deal. Coatings can be matte, glossy, reflective, etc. It is easy to integrate lights into such a ceiling. A similar solution is suitable even for a room with a low ceiling.

Of the minuses, one can note the complexity of installation - it cannot be installed independently.

Important! Sometimes owners complain that the light ceiling begins to turn yellow over time, and the yellowness does not wash with anything, as a result, the entire canvas has to be changed.

Armstrong Ceilings

These are environmentally friendly mineral fiber ceilings. They consist of a suspension system and mineral slabs.

Important! The ceiling perfectly passes air and does not create conditions for the appearance of fungus and mold.At the moment, this is quite an expensive pleasure, which not everyone can afford.

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Custom solutions

Original design can be achieved if applied to the decoration of the bathroom cover from unconventional materials.

Wood

The fastening of wooden panels or boards is carried out on a pre-prepared metal or wooden suspended frame. Wood for such panels is pre-impregnated with moisture-resistant agents. This is a very rare solution, but it looks luxurious.

Important! This finishing method is suitable for large bathrooms equipped with a powerful hood.

Stained glass

Long-lasting and beautiful design of the ceiling in the bathroom can be obtained using stained glass panels. They are made mainly of printed plexiglas. Although they have nothing to do with stained glass art, nevertheless, they create a unique look.

Important! Stained glass can be used as a standalone solution, or can be combined with drywall, tile or panels.

Mirrors

This method is not cheap, but it has an impressive effect. Mirror cloths are durable, resistant to moisture. They are attached to the frame, then all joints are carefully sealed.

Important! Such a ceiling is difficult to maintain, because it must be rubbed to a perfectly brilliant result. And if the ceilings are high, then it’s also difficult to get to them.

Painting

This version of the design of the ceiling for the bathroom creates a lot of difficulties. For example, this may include the cost of finishing, the use of only moisture-resistant materials. In addition, this requires a perfectly flat surface and a talented artist.

Important! Acrylic paints that are applied to a pre-treated surface are suitable for painting. Then the drawing is covered with a special film for additional protection.

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Stock footage

Repair in the bathroom must be approached very responsibly, as this is not only an expensive process, but it is also difficult to execute. Not every master will cope well with the task, especially if this is some kind of non-standard solution. And thanks to our review of different materials in this article, you can choose the idea that suits you.