The bathroom is different from all other rooms in the house. First of all, this is a zone of high humidity, where jets of water can fall on the floor, walls and, of course, in the ceiling. Therefore, when starting repairs in this room, it is important to remember this detail. The ceiling in the bathroom is not less affected by moisture than the floor and walls. In addition, even if water does not get on the surface of the ceiling, it is practically impossible to protect it from steam.
But steam, as you know, is the same moisture. In order not to make repairs many times, you can install stretch ceilings in the bathroom . The main thing is that the ceiling surface is made of PVC, and not of matter. Polyvinyl chloride is a very resistant material. It withstands high humidity, is not sensitive to temperature extremes and lasts for many years. Interestingly, even if water gets into such a ceiling, the film can withstand the pressure. To drain the water that accumulated there, for example, as a result of flooding, you just need to bend the edge of the frame and remove the liquid. Then the frame can be reinstalled.
Before you make a ceiling in the bathroom, you need to evaluate all the pros and cons of the materials that are supposed to be used. Besides stretch ceilings, there are many other coatings. With a limited budget, you can simply paint the ceiling with waterproof paint. This is a special coating for rooms with high humidity. The service life of the coating is, at best, 8–10 years. If accidentally flooding occurs, you will have to do the repair again. The ceiling in the bathroom, covered with paint, is already out of fashion today.
Therefore, if you want something original, then you need to look for another option. In addition to paint, there are quite a few other types of decorative decoration of the ceiling surface in rooms with high humidity. Tension structures are only one type of such coatings. In addition to them, you can also install original plastic panels and suspended ceilings. Ceiling tiles look great. However, when choosing such a material, it is necessary to consider what humidity it is designed for.
The stores have a wide range of tiles that suit various conditions. Some are designed for normal rooms with normal humidity. They can be installed, for example, in an office or in an apartment. But not in the bathroom. The ceiling in the bathroom must be selected so that the tiles withstand one hundred percent humidity. Only then will not be scary flooding from the neighbors.
Ceiling tiles come in mineral fibers and steel. Mineral fiber tiles come in many different shades, from white to pastel colors. When flooded, such tiles swell a little in height, and then rise to their former state. The surface of the plates is coated with special latex paint. Such a ceiling in the bathroom has only one drawback: stains can remain on it, if during flooding the water was not clean, but dirty or rusty. True, tiles can be quickly replaced.
Steel tiles are produced by leading Italian companies. They are mounted on a frame that is pre-installed on the ceiling. The disadvantages of such a coating are that it is cold, subject to condensation, and also takes about 10 cm from the ceiling height. The color scheme of steel tiles is not too diverse. As a rule, it is a chrome color, golden and conservative white. Tiles will have to be washed often enough, because dust adheres well to them. However, such a ceiling in the bathroom is very durable and is not afraid of any flooding.
If there is no desire to install tiles, then you can make a rack ceiling. It does not take much from the height of the room. The thickness of such a coating will take about 3 cm, which is good for apartments with low ceilings. Reiki can be selected of any length and width. Very pleased with the fact that the color scheme here is more diverse. Slatted ceilings are made of aluminum. It is also a metal, so it condenses easily. This is perhaps the only drawback of such coatings. You will have to wash them often. Among the rack materials are perforated and smooth. The first option is the most optimal. It creates additional ventilation and prevents stuffiness.