Types of ceilings for the bathroom

An increased level of humidity sets the bathroom apart from all other rooms in the apartment. Only water resistant materials can be used in this room. But at the same time, the requirements for them are not limited only to water resistance. If it is, for example, a ceiling, then the finish must also be resistant to corrosion, high temperatures, fungus and mold.

It is important that the material is fireproof and eco-friendly. It is also worth paying attention to the service life and appearance.

The bathroom should not be whitewashed with lime. Previously, this finish option was used very actively, but it has lost popularity after the advent of modern materials. In addition, whitewashing will have to be updated regularly, and the process of applying lime is time-consuming and dirty. Chalk whitewashing has exactly the same minuses.

Do not use enamel or paint in this room on the ceiling. Such a finish will start turning yellow quickly enough. Cracks that appear due to excess moisture in the air will spoil the original beauty. The effect of humidity is fatal for wallpapers, so they are also not used in the bathroom. Plasterboard also deforms and swells in this room.

Among the budget options for finishing the ceiling, you can distinguish pasting with vinyl wallpaper. A synthetic film protects this material from moisture. The ceiling surface must be leveled before installing vinyl wallpaper, otherwise a beautiful result will not work. The joints must be carefully monitored, since parasites can be created if there are gaps in the material.

Also suitable for the bathroom and toilet are wooden panels treated with waterproof varnishes. Plastic panel options are another good option. Moisture does not harm them, it is easy to care for them. No problems arise when installing such a finish.

A more expensive option for finishing the ceiling in the bathroom is suspended structures. You can also use metal or mineral plates. To avoid moisture accumulation on them, ventilation should be provided in the room. It is important to check that the boards are resistant to moisture. Drywall is also moisture resistant. It is suitable for a bathroom. At the same time, you do not need to thoroughly prepare the surface of the ceiling, this is an unpretentious and easy-to-use material. It is cleaned with a damp sponge.

Slatted ceilings for the bathroom are also gaining popularity. They have a long service life and a wide variety of colors. Worried about updating the ceiling after not having fifteen to twenty years.