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Repairs in the bathroom involve a sufficiently large number of difficulties. The most problematic is to finish the ceiling. Since the bathroom is the room in which the ever-present high humidity, the choice of finishing materials should be approached very carefully and competently.
Today, among a wide range of methods of finishing the ceiling, notably the installation of suspended ceiling systems. It is widely believed that high humidity in the bathroom very quickly invalidates the tensioning structure, as it is not capable to withstand temperature extremes and moisture. As practice shows, this view is mistaken. Experts say that modern stretch design is ideal for finishing the bathroom surfaces. Characteristics of the material meet all the requirements for operation in the bathroom.
Features choice ↑
Today, there are a very large number of domestic and foreign manufacturers of suspended ceilings, which offer the consumer goods for every taste and budget. Everyone will be able to choose the perfect option. Traditionally, the highest quality products presented by manufacturers from Germany and France. Next in popularity are domestic producers. They offer a good selection of tension systems, in which an optimal combination of price and quality. Completing the dial of the popularity manufacturers from China. As a rule, they produce cheap product, very poor quality.
Next, pay attention to the wealth of colour of stretch ceiling systems. It is important that the color perfectly complement the existing range of shades in the bathroom.
The main criteria when choosing colors:
- it is desirable that the suspended ceiling shades match in tone with the finishing materials of the walls. It is a traditional and infallible method of color matching, which guarantees a good result, but can lead to the fact that the room will lose flavor, style;
- the color of the ceiling is chosen to match the furniture and sanitary ware. This method can lead to a good result, if the plumbing is made of non-ferrous materials; ?The Council! A white ceiling is better not to use, as it makes the room boring and faceless.
- choose a shade of a stretch ceiling depending on the color of decorative elements. Very beautiful combination of bright, rich decor with a similar tone stretch ceiling. In a bathroom will always be fresh, modern and stylish;
- select the color of the stretch ceiling depending on the color scheme of flooring. Color unity floors and ceilings allows you to visually make the room above. This technique is widely used by designers to solve small spaces.
The advantages and disadvantages of stretch ceilings ↑
Stretch ceilings have recently gained increasing popularity. And this process has its explanation:
- stretch fabric creates a perfectly flat and smooth surface;
- allows you to hide various communications and lighting;
- stretch ceiling – ideal for bathroom, as its surface does not form droplets of condensate;
- it is quite a long time operated without maintenance;
- the glossy surface allows you to visually expand the interior space of a small room;
- a wide range of colors and textures, as well as good compatibility with a variety of ceiling materials allows to implement any design projects;
- installation takes minimum time and is free from dust and dirt;
- unlike drywall ceilings, suspended reduces the minimum height of the room.
The disadvantages include:
- strainer cover very easy to damage with sharp objects;
- the installation requires special equipment and skills.
Materials ↑
In the manufacture of tension ceilings use PVC film which is stretched on a metal frame.
Due to its characteristics, the film can withstand a variety of loads without changing its density and integrity. It is important to note that the stretch fabric will keep renovating your bathroom from a flood neighbors.
Even if such trouble occurs, all the water hold a stretched canvas. To remove the consequences of the flood, it is sufficient to call the professionals who dismantled part of the canvas, pump out the water and set back ceiling design.
A rich selection of color solutions material allows you to do interior design bathroom is interesting and modern. The variety of surface textures can bring into the room’s design flair and style.
Like any other building material, a polyvinylchloride film has its drawbacks. Ceiling mounting is impossible in a cold, unheated room. Film when the air temperature is less than 5C loses its elasticity and crack. Another disadvantage is that the width of the film is not enough for finishing the ceiling in large rooms. In this case, a special method of joining two paintings, and as a consequence on the ceiling can be seen, the junction of the.
Seamless stretch ceilings ↑
This type of ceiling is very popular among consumers. Seamless cloth is made from polyester fabric, additionally impregnated with polyurethane. The canvas is spanned on a metal frame looks very much like the painted ceiling.
Installation and operation of this design is possible in cold environments. Stretched canvas is able to maintain its structure even at-40C. This property allows you to actively use seamless ceilings for finishing balconies and bathrooms in the country, where in winter, the house may not be heated.
When installing this type of ceiling is not being used the heat gun. This fact allows us to work independently without the involvement of outside forces.
To the negative characteristics of jointless ceilings can be attributed to the modest color palette of surfaces. As a rule, uses basic colors: white, black, grey, beige.
If there is water leakage, the surface of the ceiling requires complete replacement. Look for these surfaces is quite difficult. Possible dry clean only without the use of any means or water.
Stretch ceilings in the interior of the bathroom ↑
Once the installation of stretch ceiling is very important to consider its design, in order to avoid disharmony between the ceiling design and the overall style of bathroom design. The technological capabilities of creating a wide variety of designs allow you to successfully combine suspended ceilings with a variety of styles.
The appearance of future construction primarily depends on the size of the room. For example, in small bathrooms it is impossible to install multilevel ceiling designs. They will make the room even lower, and with a lack of space, is simply unacceptable. The best option would be the installation of a single-level glossy canvas, which is due to the reflecting surface is able to visually raise a low ceiling compact bathroom. For rooms more spacious, suitable for ceiling installation, themed starry sky, blue clouds or the waves of the sea.
Lighting options ↑
Design of stretch ceilings provides a hidden wiring. Therefore, choose the lighting for such a surface is simple enough. Regardless of the type of the lamp, all unnecessary items hide on the opposite side of the stretched canvas. Traditionally used built-in spotlights that can be positioned at its sole discretion, at any point in the ceiling surface. Before you perform the installation of such lighting on the canvas, mark the location for the lamp and cut the appropriate diameter hole. Then mounted a special ring that hold the spotlights.
Conclusion ↑
A large number of positive reviews and growing popularity of ceiling suspended systems suggests that they are the most comfortable, fast, modern and stylish way of finishing the ceiling in the bathroom. We should also mention the durability and practicality of such ceiling coverings.
By choosing the type of stretch ceiling and to determine its design, you are ready to install. How install suspended ceilings, we learn in the next video
