Ceiling in the bathroom from plastic panels

Plastic has long been widely used as a finishing material in rooms that are different in their functional purpose. Often, tiles and porcelain tiles are placed on walls or floors, but such materials are not suitable for the ceiling.

The ideal solution is PVC plastic panels, especially for the bathroom, where condensation is constantly collected. We will talk about how to make a ceiling in this room from them in an article.

The bathroom has its own distinctive features from other rooms. It has a high level of humidity. Due to this circumstance, materials for finishing work on a ceiling base must have reliability and the ability to counteract such an environment.

Ceilings have often been finished with PVC panels. Plastic for the ceiling is a material having a number of pluses and minuses.

Positive points.

1. Plastic panels that are fixed to the ceiling in the bathroom do not fear the effects of water, they do not deteriorate, do not deform.
2. The material is endowed with high strength.
3. With fluctuations in air temperature, it has a high level of ductility, allowing it to make up for a change in its own dimensions.
4. It is not affected by acids, alkalis, alcohols, which may be contained in cleaning products. It has a surface resistant to damage.
5. Plastic is able to realize any design intentions, as it is famous for its varied coloring styles.
6. The material is easy to install, it can be installed by one person.
7. Plastic surface repair is carried out with a minimum of financial investment.If one panel requires replacement, then for this it will not be necessary to remove all the ceiling elements.
8. The service life of a plastic panel ceiling is very long.
9. The material prevents the development of mold or mildew in the bathroom.

The panel ceiling in the bathroom has some disadvantages.

1. To install it, assembly of the frame will be required, which, in turn, will reduce the height of the ceiling in the room.
2. These ceiling panels are laid strictly in a certain order in compliance with geometric proportions. The joints of the plastic joint will always be visible, so it will be very difficult to call this design ideal.
3. When choosing color panels, you can purchase material from different lots. As a result, the ceiling will have an uneven tone. Unfortunately, this difference can only be seen when plastic covers a specific area of ​​the ceiling base.
4. Condensation builds up from steam in the bathroom, so the ceiling panels should be cleaned or aired regularly if possible.
5. Plastic is a highly flammable material. Do not mount it close to lighting or other heating appliances.
6. PVC panels are quite fragile and can easily be damaged by impact.

Currently, the industry produces plastic panels that differ in size, color and design solutions.

The most popular option are panels 2.5-3 meters long, 15-37 cm wide and up to 10 mm thick. Their front side can be white, colored or with a pattern.

Plastic ceiling coating has the following varieties:

• lining;
• PVC seamless plastic and battens;
• Acrylic plastic designed for ceiling applications.

The cheapest plastic ceiling material is lining. It is a bulk plastic reinforced with longitudinal stiffeners. They look in the form of cavities tightly fastened together. As a rule, the thickness of such plastic ranges from 0.5 to 10 mm.

In appearance, the panels look like wooden dowel boards, which are usually lined with wagons. This material is made by adding softening additives to it to obtain a uniform color. If the surface of the panel needs to be given a peculiar pattern and rich color, then in this case thermal printing is used.

When selecting plastic panels without seams it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the locking connection of the elements. This plastic is a material often used in bathrooms. The width of the PVC panel is small (250 mm) and large (400 mm) with a maximum thickness of 1 cm.

Such PVC panels have a glossy or matte finish. The variety of their colors allows you to make the ceiling base smooth or voluminous in appearance.

Panels rack and pinion represent the material imitating a metal profile and reminding aluminum expensive designs. In fact, their price is quite moderate. Panels are different durability and high resistance to exposure to humid environments. Today, there are panels on sale that reach 2.5-4 m in length and 10-30 cm in width.

Their color palette includes a wide variety of shades. The surface of the plastic panel can be glossy, matte, mirror. Especially fashionable are mirror panels PVC With the skillful placement of lighting in the bathroom, you can create a unique, reminiscent of zero gravity, space.

The panels have a long (up to 20 years) service life. Recently, very popular acrylic ceiling panels. Their installation is carried out in the form of a suspension structure. In the space behind such a ceiling, ventilation and air exhaust systems are most often placed.This is a kind of plexiglass that does not deform under the influence of moisture. Plastic acrylic panels do no harm to human health. They are easy to process. This material bends, drills, cuts without much difficulty.

A wide range of design ideas, the texture of the material, as well as the ability to realize the most unusual dream with its help, allowed plastic to quickly gain great popularity.

Today, for the bathroom, you can choose rack or sheet panels of any length and width. It all depends on the size of the room, the height of the ceiling, the color of the walls and floor, as well as the number of pieces of furniture in the bathroom and their tone.

Modern ceilings in this room are distinguished by a variety of shapes and colors. The most popular is the ceiling. in beige or white. He can be delicate blue or juicy orange. Red a plastic ceiling will make your bathroom bright and positive.

Gray tone due to its shades, it will add sophistication to the ceiling, bordering on restraint and nobility. Turquoise or aquamarine color will bring a sense of delight, proximity to the caressing sea, beach to the bathroom. Violet or delicate lilac shade endow the ceiling with tenderness, mystery, special sophistication.

Bright saturated colors should harmoniously combine with the overall interior of the bathroom and objects in it. Thanks to the wide choice of plastic panels for the ceiling, today it is possible to create any design. It can be a simple matte ceiling or a multi-level design with a glossy finish, complemented by acrylic inserts.

Stylish and modern are matte panels. They well imitate natural materials and resemble wallpapers. It is on them that a variety of beauty and design drawings are applied.

Glossy plastic can be used to decorate the ceiling in small bathrooms, as the gloss of surfaces visually expand the room.

An expensive version of the plastic material is presented in the form of panels with drawings in 3D format. This is a modern approach to the design of the ceiling. It allows you to create a three-dimensional image in the room and divide the space into specific zones.

Each buyer decides for himself what shape and color the ceiling panels should be in the bathroom of his apartment or house.

The main condition, as mentioned above, should be purchase of one-party plastic. If you buy the material of the right size, and the colors of the individual strips will differ even slightly, all the installation and preparation work for it will seem useless, followed by disappointment.

In order to choose the right plastic material for finishing the ceiling in the bathroom, it is better to immediately pay attention to a number of details.

1. There should be no displacement of the picture on the panels. All slats are required to clearly dock with each other.
2. Pay attention to the number of stiffeners. If there will be many jumpers, then the panel itself will be durable.
3. The panels should be interconnected without any gaps. If any, then this means that the locks are made with marriage. On the ceiling, such a flaw looks like a step and immediately spoils the overall picture.
4. If the plastic has irregularities that are clearly visible during inspection, then you do not need to purchase such panels. This material can hardly be called quality.
5. Try to check with a tape measure that the actual sizes correspond to those indicated on the manufacturer's packaging. There are times when they do not coincide, and when finishing the ceiling, there is simply not enough material.
6. When purchasing plastic panels of impressive length, pay particular attention to the way they are delivered to their destination. Often, panels are transported in a bent state, not suspecting that they spoil the material in this way. If the panel is bent, then an irreversible process occurs in the stiffeners - their deformation. When such a panel is mounted on the ceiling, clarity of the keyhole connection does not occur, thereby creating gaps between the panels.
7. After the material is selected, do not forget to purchase additional connecting elements for it. This is usually the starting line. It clearly fixes the panel, helps to adjoin it to any surface.

In order to beautifully and correctly mount the ceiling in the bathroom, you must first make the calculations, after you get the right amount of material and auxiliary elements, prepare the ceiling, and also stock up with the tool with which you will perform the work.

Before you start decorating the ceiling with plastic in the bathroom, you need to prepare its surface. First, they make a sketch of the future frame, as well as accurately determine the location of the fixtures and ventilation holes.

Before you go to the store for materials, you need to have a clear idea of ​​the number of plastic panels, their color or pattern. You have to imagine the scheme of laying plastic on the ceiling. In the same way, the number of aluminum profiles for the frame is selected, their length is taken into account.

You will need:

• tape measure and construction level;
• pencil, mounting knife, liquid nails;
• screwdriver, drill (perforator);
• crowns for the installation of fixtures and a hacksaw for processing PVC.

After preparation, the installation is carried out.

1. First, determine the distance from the ceiling base to the mounted frame. It should be at least 5 cm. Select the seam closest to the ceiling (if one is available) and mark it with a pencil in increments of 35-50 cm. In this way, the places of the lower edge of the future ceiling are fixed. It is necessary to do this around the perimeter of the room.
2. Carry out the installation of the main guides. To do this, take aluminum profiles and fix them with self-tapping screws at the points previously marked with a pencil on the walls. On the draft ceiling, profiles are fixed with suspensions.
3. A plastic baseboard is connected to the profile. Use self-tapping screws or liquid nails for work. Subsequently, plastic panels are inserted into this baseboard one after another. It looks like the letter "P". One side is slightly shorter than the opposite side. The baseboard or profile sets the direction of the entire ceiling ornament or the color of the panels. This material also closes the panel ends.
4. For the assembly of the frame, styling is carried out. Previously, the panels are cut to size, cut holes for the fixtures with a crown or knife.
5. The first panel is inserted into the starting baseboard. After its installation, all plastic is laid in a similar way. Each new ceiling panel must be installed in the groove of the previous material. If you follow the sequence and carry out the work carefully, then all the plastic strips will clearly and precisely fit one to the other.
6. Before installing the panels, wiring for the lights that need to be built into them must be prepared.During the installation of panels with holes cut out for the fixtures, wires should be passed through them, with which the lighting fixtures will be connected to a common electrical network in the house.
7. To install the last panel does not need a start profile. Most often, such a bar is cut along its entire length, and then place it near the farthest wall. To install the panel, take measurements. They look at how many centimeters remain between the last of the laid panels and the wall of the room, taking into account the width of the plinth. The panel is cut so that it rests close to the penultimate rail and the wall. First, a ceiling plinth is attached to it, and then it is pushed into the groove to the penultimate element. The baseboard itself is fixed to the ceiling with sealant or liquid nails. This completes the installation of the ceiling with PVC panels.

There are a lot of ideas for decorating the ceiling in the bathroom with plastic, especially when it comes to rack material.

Reiki under gold, silver or chrome in combination with other colors are in great demand.

Installation of a rack ceiling is carried out in two ways. In the first case, there are gaps between the rails, and in the second, all the plastic is fastened close to each other. Very often they connect rails of various colors, alternating among themselves. Beige tones are best combined with light brown shades, and, for example, gray panels look good against a cream-colored plastic background.

If you have a small bathroom, plastic in light colors will make it more spacious, because it is able to reflect the surface.

Those wishing to focus on certain pieces of furniture in harmony with the ceiling are advised to correctly position the backlight.

In order to hide the joint seams between the panels as much as possible, plastic can be laid along the lighting devices. In this case, the impression of the integrity of the entire ceiling in the bathroom is visually created.

See how to install a ceiling in a bathroom from a plastic lining in the next video.