False ceilings in the bathroom: stylish solutions in interior design

Suspended ceiling structures have a pleasing appearance and high technical parameters. Due to the variety of suspension systems, there is a permissibility of installation in any room. The use of this design allows you to re-equip the bathroom and make a unique interior. Before you purchase such ceilings in the bathroom, you need to familiarize yourself with the features and types of suspension systems.

Suspended ceiling consists of a light metal frame and various facing building materials. The frame is a metal lattice, which is fixed by specialized pendants attached to the ceiling or wall.

The advantages of suspended ceilings include a number of important qualities.

• Ease of mounting and dismounting. It is possible to install the structure yourself without the help of specialists. If the ceiling is damaged or cracked a piece, then you can effortlessly repair the structure. The main thing is to use materials from the same manufacturer.
• Long service life.
• Installing a suspension system allows you to create excellent sound insulation.
• Attractive appearance.

• It is possible to install various lighting fixtures.
• Due to the fact that the suspension system is made of moisture-resistant material, it is not subject to the formation of mold and fungus.
• Suspended systems can be with velvet, satin and suede coating, which allows you to choose for any interior in the room. Such coatings are dust-repellent, so there will be no difficulty with cleaning.Modern coatings do not collect condensate, so that such ceilings are mounted in rooms with high moisture and dampness (bath, sauna, bath).

Suspended ceilings and have disadvantages in the application.

• Mounting the system in a room with low ceilings is not a very practical solution. After all, such a construction will lower the ceiling by 5–15 cm. At the same time, it is not possible to install a bulky electrical appliance.
• Installing a suspended ceiling can take quite a lot of time and effort.
• High cost of production.

To choose a suitable bathroom structure, You must familiarize yourself with the varieties of this ceiling system:

• plastic lining;
• drywall;
• rack products;
• tension structures.

This type of ceiling is made only of waterproof material. Thanks to this product, you can create ceilings of the most unusual forms. The basis of the gypsum ceiling is a grille made of metal or wood materials. Bars are located at a distance of 60 centimeters from each other.This system has guide profiles.

The use of drywall has its advantages:

• Environmentally friendly material.
• The product is not subjected to the formation of mold and mildew.
• Simplicity and ease of use. Does not require much effort to clean the coating. It is enough to apply a sponge and a soap solution.
• It is possible to install integrated lighting.

Gypsum plasterboards (GCR) are easily cut, which allows you to create different curvilinear shapes of the structure. Plasterboard designs are perfectly combined with other types of ceiling surface finishes. Plasterboard suspended ceiling allows the use of various sources of lighting.

This kind of suspended structure consists of a set of rails. They are strong, because they are made of aluminum or steel. Mounting is done by angles, knitting needles and locking mechanisms.

Mounting the lath system is done in several ways:

• The open method, which is to leave a gap between the slats of a certain width.
• The closed method, where the slats are attached end-to-end to each other.
• Interval inserts. Installation is carried out in such a way that aluminum profiles are inserted between the rack materials.

Among the special demand among customers are rack structures made of aluminum profiles. Rack constructions made of wooden materials look the most luxurious, but such material is exposed to moisture, which will further lead to deformation.

The use of lath construction has its positive qualities:

• The slats are flexible, which allows you to create a complex form of structures.
• Long operational life.
• Does not require constant updating of coverage.
• The surface of the ceiling structure is easily cleaned from dirt.

Rack ceilings, like all types of suspended ceilings, have the disadvantages of using:

• This coating is suitable only for some styles of interiors.
• The appearance of the ceiling may resemble an office building.

Suspended ceiling, made of plastic panels, does not require much financial expenditure and effort. Mounting and trimming is done with electrical appliances. If you stock up with the necessary tools and knowledge in the installation of ceiling structures, you can mount the suspension structure yourself without the help of specialists.

Stretch ceilings have an attractive appearance, because they can be matte and glossy, and the coating has a variety of colors and images. Glossy variations have a reflective coating, through which you can visually increase the space in the room. Matte version is most practical in spacious rooms with high ceilings.

Tension structures have operational qualities:

• high resistance to moisture, mold, fungus;
• simplicity and ease of care;
• original appearance;
• reasonable price of products;
• quick installation of tension structures.

Disadvantages of tension structures:

• high cost of materials;
• the film is easily damaged with sharp objects;
• if a part of the structure is damaged, then the replacement will have to be performed on the whole structure;
• no access to communication and wiring elements;
• Mounting a stretch ceiling requires special equipment and knowledge in this area; it is impossible to install this design yourself.

You can decorate ceilings in spacious bathroom areas in various ways, not limited to standard solutions. Such facilities allow the use of multi-level systems. To create such a design, plasterboard products are used, inside which you can hide communication elements.

Original will look a multi-level design with light. As the finishing material used film material or drywall.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice of this or that material, it is necessary to become familiar with the main coatings of the ceiling structure.

• Glossy finish. Optimum variation for small rooms. Reflective coating allows you to visually increase the space. The main thing is to choose the right lighting. For such a ceiling suitable spotlights.

• Matte finish will be a great addition to the classic image of the interior, which needs conciseness and rigor. For such a coating, you can use any lighting electrical appliances.
• Textured canvaswhich imitates stone, wood, skin. This canvas should be used in the event that the entire image of the interior is in harmony with the ceiling structure.

Basically, the ceilings in the bathroom are made in bright colors, but modern designers offer the design of the ceiling in bright screaming colors. Bright colors will look great in small rooms. These shades include: sand, light blue, beige, soft pink.To achieve the lightness and airiness of the ceiling, you can use pale pink tones.

Common colors in the bathroom are marine colors: blue, turquoise, emerald, blue-green tones. These colors can add images in the form of fish, algae and other marine life. A practical solution for the design of the ceiling structure would be to apply a shade that is identical to the color of the tile. But in order not to make the whole image dull, you need to use spotlights.

To create a unique image using a three-dimensional image (3D image). Such a special effect makes it possible to enjoy the unusual appearance of the structure.

Hinged ceiling systems for the bathroom are not made of the usual plasterboard product, for this purpose they use moisture-resistant plasterboard sheets (GCLB), which can withstand high temperatures and high humidity.

To mount a suspended structure of such a building material, you need to stock up on such devices:

• building level;
• sandpaper;
• knife;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• plane;
• putty knife;

• roulette;
• crown for large holes;
• self-tapping screws;
• tool for connecting profiles;
• profiles;
• rod-nails;
• direct suspension.

Before you begin to mount the system, you must determine the level of the location of the structure. If spotlights are used as lighting devices, in this case the distance from the overlap to the gypsum plasterboard must be at least 10 cm. This condition is necessary so that the spotlights do not overheat. For the marking it is necessary to apply the construction level, which is set to 0. A guide profile is set by means of dowels. The distance between the dowels should be 0.5 m.

Now you can begin to mount the ceiling profile. On the guide bar, serifs are made at a distance of 60 cm. Ceiling profiles are fixed by direct suspensions, the distance between the profiles should be at least 40 cm.

After you install the metal frame, you can begin to mount the main building material - moisture resistant drywall. Pre-sheets of drywall are cut into pieces of the required dimensions. The cut edges of the sheets are trimmed with a plane. Plasterboard material is fixed by means of screws. Special holes for lighting fixtures are made by crowns. Fastening areas are puttied, after which you can proceed to the execution of finishing works.

Installation of lighting devices must be performed at the time of mounting the suspension structure. It is important to check all devices for performance. If the appliance does not function, and to unscrew them, you need to disassemble the entire ceiling system.

The installation of a two-tier drywall construction differs from the previous installation variation in that the frame has the shape of a circle, not a grid.In the middle of the ceiling, guide profiles are attached that form a circle. To make a circle shape, profiles are cut with scissors for metal. The size of each strip should be about 7 cm.

Once the circle has turned out, it must be fixed to the main surface of the ceiling. The remaining guide strips are attached to the device, which are interconnected by means of a drill. The outer part of the circle is covered with a plasterboard sheet, and the inner area is painted.

Basically, a suspended lighting system is installed in the middle of the ceiling structure in the area of ​​2 meters. To begin with, it is necessary to allocate the necessary area. In the attached plasterboard ceiling construction, holes are made that are necessary for the installation of light bulbs.

The electrical wiring is pulled out through these holes so that the edges of the wires are visible. Then the metal frame of the lamp is inserted into the prepared recess. The light bulb is connected to the wires and inserted into the frame. By installing such lighting fixtures, you can achieve excellent lighting.

This design is easily assembled and disassembled. Consider the variation of self-installation of plastic lining. Before installation, it is necessary to establish the level at which the structure will be located. At the height of the marks made, the UD-27 profile is set and a fishing line is attached to its level. Then you can mount the suspension with a distance of 50–60 cm. The CS profile is attached to the level of the line.

When the metal frame is ready, it is necessary to start mounting the U-shaped starting profile, which should be placed along the three walls. Molded plastic with a hacksaw cut into the necessary parts. The resulting materials are alternately inserted into the profile. Also at this point it is necessary to lay the electrical wires for future lighting.

The last part of the plastic lining is cut with a knife along, then inserted into the profile. As a result, the U-shaped profile is divided along into 2 parts. Finish the L-shaped device is glued with white silicone.

How to install the ceiling in the bathroom, see the following video.

Light fixtures for bathroom lighting can be very diverse, as long as they fit well into the interior of the room.

Mainly used such lighting devices, which differ in design, appearance and model of the lamp.

• According to the method of fixing lamps are: suspended, overhead and embedded devices. Suspended lights are mounted on a metal mount in the main ceiling.

• By the number of lighting devices: point, cascade. There are lamps that have the ability to control the flow of light: static and rotating models.

• According to the source of illumination, there are: LED variations, mechanisms with halogen bulbs, fluorescent devices. Halogen bulbs have a long service life, reasonable price, compact dimensions. LED lighting variations are the most economical solution in terms of energy consumption, but the cost of the mechanisms is high.
• LED Strip Light. Such lighting is used to illuminate the suspended ceiling. The tape can emit both white light and color.As the main source of such a device is not used, you need additional lighting.

When choosing a type of lighting, it is necessary to consider the size of the ceiling surface. The larger the ceiling area, the more powerful the lighting should be. The main areas in the bathroom that require lighting: a mirror, the central part of the room, the area above the shower or bath. If such areas are sufficiently illuminated, it will be most comfortable and pleasant to use such a room.

Suspended structures have positive feedback from consumers, which are based on the advantages of using such a system.

These include:

• attractive appearance;
• easy installation; installation can take about 2–3 hours;
• the ability to create any form;
• excellent operational qualities;
• installation of a suspended ceiling allows you to hide all the irregularities and defects of the main ceiling surface.

Some consumers have a negative opinion about suspended structures. Such reviews are based on the fact that some designs are expensive.And also incorrectly performed mounting leads to deformation of the whole structure.

All varieties of suspended structures require constant careful maintenance. Over time, ceiling systems become dirty.

To ceiling systems have served a longer period, you need to follow the recommendations of specialists.

• Once a month it is necessary to carry out wet cleaning. For this purpose, use a soft sponge dipped in warm water. You can perform the cleaning with a vacuum cleaner. It is forbidden to use hard sponges and fabrics, abrasive cleaners (powder). Use the vacuum cleaner should be carefully, not pressing on the structure.
• To remove dirt from the rack structures, remove all the slats and rinse with water, then polish with a soft cloth.
• If there was a flood from above, then the rack construction is completely removed, get rid of the fluid, thoroughly drying the materials. After you can assemble the structure.

• If the stretch ceiling is filled with liquid, the help of a specialist is urgently needed. Independently fix the problem will not work.
• Ceiling structures of gypsum plasterboard after a certain period of time can change, losing its previous color. To solve this problem, it is enough to repaint the coating in a different color.

For the bathroom, decorated in the style of hi-tech, perfect suspended ceilings of various shades: gray, blue, color of metal. This style requires a large amount of light, so you need to stock up with a large number of lighting electrical appliances. Additionally, you can install a ceiling structure with light. In this style will look great rack ceilings with mirror elements, as well as a suspended ceiling made of plastic panels.

The ceiling design in the style of minimalism monophonic design, no frills. The ceiling should not be massive and include complex ornaments (painting, stucco). For such an image fit stretch ceiling systems with straightforward expressive features. The use of glossy white film allows you to visually expand the space. As the lighting used various types of lighting devices. The backlight in this case should be white.

For such an image, an excellent solution for the design of the ceiling is the use of glossy tension structures. Thanks to a large assortment of colors, you can choose any shade for the whole image of the interior. For small rooms it is not recommended to use black or bright shades of glossy surfaces, such colors can visually reduce the space.

Perfectly fit into the modern style of multi-level construction of plasterboard. Lighting for such ceilings can be both ceiling and wall.

Original look tension structures with 3D images.

Such figures are very popular:

• starry sky;
• landscape with clouds;
• images of animals and plants;
• family photos.