The bathroom is one of the most commonly used rooms in the house. The interior of the bathroom should not only meet the tenants' views on aesthetics, but also be functional and safe. During the overhaul or cosmetic repairs, the question often arises about the options for finishing the ceiling. Many specific characteristics and an abundance of finishing materials complicate the task somewhat. Which ceiling is best for the bathroom? How to balance the decorative and functional? What materials to choose, what are the pros and cons of each of them, and what to focus on when calculating the budget for the upcoming repair? Read our review and be inspired by the ideas for the bathroom ceiling from a selection of photos.
The main problem in the bathroom is the constant high humidity. In addition, it is important to take into account the regular temperature fluctuations that accompany any water procedures. Spray does not reach the ceiling, but condensation regularly settles on it. It is due to constant exposure that, without exception, all materials must possess not only good characteristics, but also have a longer service life. Otherwise, repairs will be required once every six months. The main requirements for any type of ceiling coating are:
Moisture resistance - materials must be resistant to water and water vapor of various temperatures, insulate well and not give in to corrosion.
Wear resistance - the ceiling finish must be durable, resistant to minor damage and scuffs, tolerate cleaning with antimicrobial cleaners and maintain its original appearance for a long time.
Safety - finishing materials should not be influenced by fungi and microorganisms that easily propagate in a humid environment, and do not emit toxic compounds when heated. In addition, easy and safe access to wiring, hoods and simple replacement of lighting elements is required.
In addition, a ceiling that meets all of the above requirements should not only be functional, but also have wide decorative capabilities.
Painting
The painted ceiling is perhaps the most budgetary option after whitewashing, which is almost not considered as a suitable finishing material, deciding which ceiling to make in the bathroom. Now there are a lot of moisture-resistant and heat-resistant dyes that are resistant to the appearance of fungus and mold and with a whole range of diverse characteristics, among which you can choose the best option. Paint can be easily tinted in the right tone, and the classic white version looks neat, especially with suitable overhead moldings. However, painting will require considerable efforts to prepare the surface: leveling, primer, putty, and only then you can proceed to painting, and unaesthetic spots and stains may remain from the steam, settled condensate or spray on the ceiling. The most suitable bathroom paints: acrylic, latex and silicone. In addition, each of the colors has its own specifics.
Latex paint does not contain antifungal components and will require additional impregnation of the ceiling with a special compound before starting work, it will easily fade from sunlight, therefore it is not suitable for a bathroom with a window, and is afraid of low temperatures. If the ceiling in the bathroom is painted with water-based paint, it cannot be washed, and it does not tolerate the effects of cleaning products, but this does not apply to silicone water-based paints. Silicone paints are deprived of almost all the shortcomings of conventional water-based paints, but they have one significant - a high price. Optimal for use in the bathroom can rightfully be considered acrylic paint.
It is resistant to moisture, contaminants and microorganisms, does not have a pungent odor and is easy to use, easily hides minor surface defects, which will allow you to spend less effort on preparation, and is represented by a wide range of colors and shades. A serious minus is essentially one - the high cost, which is not suitable for temporary cosmetic repairs.
Rack ceiling
The rack ceiling in the bathroom is a composite cover, which is mounted on a frame made of suspensions and stainless ceiling profiles. It is simply mounted and relatively inexpensive, it is not afraid of moisture and gives quite wide decorative possibilities. A suspended ceiling type is made of golden, silver or white aluminum, but colored versions of aluminum battens are also possible. Such a ceiling can be made multilevel, with decorative ledges, slats can be laid directly or diagonally. In addition to the low cost of this material, the advantage is that the original surface does not need additional processing.