Ceilings in washrooms, as well as in bathrooms, are subject to increased performance requirements. And this is not surprising - the humidity in these rooms is often high, the space is limited, and at the same time, you want to get something beautiful and practical.

To facilitate the choice, we will consider the most popular options for how the ceiling in the toilet is finished, in the photos attached to the description of the option.

Variants

There are many ways to decorate the ceiling in this room. But, the most popular are only four main ones:

• Tension

The rest of the design types are less popular, although quite interesting solutions come across among them.

Each of the above methods deserves a separate close examination, which we will do next.

Plasterboard

Perhaps the most common way to give beautiful view upper part of the room. Its advantages are low cost, ease of construction and the ability to perform all installation operations with your own hands.

If appearance get bored, you can repaint it, or, if desired, glue it over with new wallpaper or polyurethane tiles. There are a lot of options for how you can arrange drywall. And almost all of them can be applied.

Another positive quality, which is inherent in all suspended structures, is the ability to hide almost any defects in the interfloor slab.

Unfortunately, such structures also have a common disadvantage associated with the fact that during the construction of a suspended base, the height of the room inevitably decreases.

Stretch films

An increasingly popular finishing method. At a cost, it will come out slightly more expensive than a high-quality construction using gypsum sheets. And according to its main characteristics, it will be much more attractive.

He has all the virtues suspended structures, but at the same time, practically devoid of their main drawback - the height of the room in which tension cover, can be reduced quite a bit - from 3 centimeters. It's almost imperceptible.

At the same time, such a ceiling in the toilet looks very good - take a look at the photo. It can be washed, it is not afraid of moisture, and this is one of the most important advantages of stretch coatings.

With a flood from the upstairs neighbors, you don't have to change it. It will be enough to simply drain the water and wait for the film to stretch again, and this will only take a couple of hours.

The main drawback is the inability to make the film itself on our own. It is also better to entrust it to specialists to stretch it, but with all this, the stretch coating is an increasingly popular type of finish, gradually replacing drywall.

Structures from MDF or plastic panels

Great option for budget solution problems with finishing the upper part of the toilet rooms. Price plastic panels very small, and some types MDF finishes, very well copy wood or stone surfaces.

MDF parts, of course, will be more expensive, but, with plastic, they are united by the method of installation, and the simplicity of this process.

Everything can be done in half a day, and at the same time, call construction crew or installers are not required. A design from such elements can be perfectly done on your own, there would be tools at hand.

If we talk about plastic panels, then they are the best fit for toilet rooms - they are not afraid of moisture, they look quite beautiful, and the cost is very low.

MDF planks are no longer so practical - moisture can damage them, but there are types covered protective compounds and films that resist water well.

For the installation of the entire structure, one person will be enough who can handle a puncher and a screwdriver. The finishing will take no more than one half of the day.

The disadvantages are not the most serious - it is very difficult to obtain a solid surface from such parts. There are types of surfaces obtained, which are called "seamless", but their cost is quite high.

Another of the peculiar drawbacks of all panel coverings is the geometry and directionality of the pattern, along the arrangement of the parts.

Rack and pinion

This design method can also be attributed to a fairly budgetary one. The cost of the entire built ceiling will be quite low. Of course, a lot depends on the type of rails chosen, but still, their cost will not hit the repair budget too much.

The disadvantages are very similar to those of the panel ones - the directionality of the pattern, a decrease in the height of the room, and a poor palette of colors.

Of the advantages - they are not afraid of water, one person will be able to mount, and it will take very little time for installation.

In the event of a flood from the neighbors from above, the entire coating does not have to be changed - the water does not affect it in any way. Also, you can not be afraid to choose a lamp that is too powerful - heating to such surfaces is also not terrible.

The solution is very practical, although it has a limited number of design options.

Conclusion

There are a lot of ways to decorate the ceiling in the toilet, and most of them could be seen in the attached photos.

Which one to choose is up to you, but you need to do it based on the size and height of your room. Conformity in general, the rest of the design is a very important point.

Usually, renovation in a room begins with finishing the ceiling surface. The same applies to the bathroom, where the ceilings are mounted after replacing the sewer pipes and installing plumbing. Variety of materials for finishing on construction market will allow you to find options with which you can make a beautiful and practical ceiling in the toilet.

False ceiling in a toilet made of plastic panels, photo

What should be the ceiling in the toilet

The bathroom differs from the rest of the premises with high humidity and small size. There are pipe risers, a toilet, sometimes the owners install a boiler there. Replacement of any elements should take place with minimal damage to the rest of the finish, therefore, the ceilings of the toilet should meet the following requirements:

1. be moisture resistant, as they are constantly exposed to moisture due to the accumulating condensation. These requirements are met by plastic panels, PVC film, rack structures;
2. ensure tightness. If the apartment is flooded by neighbors, there is a high risk that the toilet will be the first to suffer. Consider this factor when choosing a way to design the future ceiling. Tightness is a property of stretch film sheets that can withstand up to 100 liters of water per 1 m²;
3. not create obstacles to access communications and pipes. Plumbing or sewer pipes may require replacement at any time. Install the ceiling so that, if necessary, you can get to the faulty places;
4. keep the height indoors. Install ceilings that take up a minimum of space. Most toilets, especially in older buildings, are small. Therefore, it is not appropriate to install suspended or multi-level structures in them;
5. be practical. A toilet is a room that more often than other rooms in an apartment needs regular cleaning. It is good if the surfaces can be washed with the addition of detergents or wipe with a damp sponge.

Photo of a stretch ceiling in a combined bathroom

When deciding on the shade of the ceiling, be guided by the height and spatial dimensions of the room. If the bathroom is spacious, but low, ceilings, which are lighter than the walls, will visually raise the room. Choose pastel shades - white, milky, beige. designers also recommend using glass panels, mirror tiles, glossy stretch fabrics.

In a high room, the ceilings, on the contrary, are visually lowered. Use shades of purple, blue, red, gold for decoration, and decorate the walls in lighter colors.

Too much bright colours will look pretentious and catchy. Colored ceilings are best installed in spacious rooms or combined bathrooms. The main thing is that the design matches the walls and floor.

Methods for finishing the ceiling surface in the bathroom, options

Tension structures are mounted using harpoon, cam or wedge methods. Choose harpoon technology for attaching the cloths. Then, if it is necessary to replace the pipes, it will be possible to dismantle the coating, and after completion of the work, return it to its original place.

The installation of such ceilings should be entrusted to specialists so that when self-assembly do not spoil the expensive finishing material.

The advantage of this finishing method is due to the fact that with the help of gypsum board, multi-level structures of any shape and size are created. To make plasterboard ceilings in the toilet, choose a moisture-resistant material.

Installation drywall construction takes place in several stages:

• mount guide profiles;
• suspensions are attached to the ceiling, a ceiling profile is installed;
• the frame is sheathed with gypsum plasterboard sheets;
• the seams are sealed with a serpentine mesh, the surface is putty, polished, covered with a primer;
• at the stage finishing decorative ceiling in the bathroom they are painted in the selected color.

The result is a flat and smooth surface. However, this design makes it difficult to access pipes and utilities. In view of limited space, the use of plasterboard for finishing the ceilings in the toilet is not a viable solution.

Even with stylish design ceiling, the room will look faded if the lighting is not arranged correctly. When choosing devices, take into account the spatial dimensions of the room. For example, for small toilets, bright sources are used, as in dim light, the walls will create a "crushing" feeling.

Lamps can also be anything: spot, wall sconces, and even LED lighting.

With a combined bathroom, in the middle of the ceiling, place flat lamp, and illuminate the perimeter of the room and individual areas (for example, a mirror, a sink) with LEDs.

The bottom lighting also looks interesting, but it performs more decorative than the main function.

Select the design of the devices taking into account the style of the interior. For the high-tech or minimalist direction, strict sconces and simple metal lamps are suitable, pendant chandeliers will complement the classics.

Competently organized lighting a small toilet will visually increase its area. It is better to use here ceiling lamps... They will not take up space from the room and will visually raise the ceilings.

For plasterboard construction excellent option will be built-in appliances with halogen or LED lamps... Flat single lamps are chosen for lighting low bathrooms. For a high toilet, suspended types of devices are used.

Thus, there are many options for finishing the ceilings in the toilet. And most of them can be implemented independently without the involvement of professional craftsmen. When choosing a suitable method, focus on the price component, the size of the bathroom, your own preferences, the direction and style of the interior.

Ceiling in the bathroom, a really superb solution video report

A toilet takes up a small area in a house or apartment. Despite this, he, like any room, needs repair. Consider how to make a ceiling in a toilet using modern building materials... And also we will get acquainted with their advantages and disadvantages.

Ceiling features

If you do not want to repair the ceiling in the toilet and bathroom too often, you need to pay attention to the features of these rooms:

• condensation may collect, which may cause mold in the corners;
• pipes may leak, and then they will need to be replaced immediately;
• hanging structure can visually reduce the space;
• incorrectly selected material and finishing method can spoil the look as a whole.

Therefore, it is necessary to take all this into account and opt for the method in which you will have free access to the pipes, the height will decrease to a minimum, and condensate will not collect. And also, importantly, the ceiling surface will be combined with the floor and walls.

Advantages and disadvantages of finishing

Toilet and bathroom ceilings can be repaired in several ways.

Stretch ceiling

The stretch ceiling in the bathroom and toilet will look aesthetically pleasing and beautiful if you maintain a glossy surface. To do this, you must regularly wipe it without damaging soft material.

The advantages of such a ceiling system include:

• perfectly flat surface;
• hygienic material;
• the ability not to attract dust;
• resistance to high temperatures;
• moisture resistance.

Do stretch ceiling the toilet is not difficult. This does not require alignment base surface... It is necessary to mount the frame, carefully pull and secure the canvas.

Disadvantages:

• you can easily damage the material itself;
• stretching work is difficult for one person to do;
• the area of ​​the room is noticeably reduced.

Suspended structure

More practical option- this is suspended ceiling for the toilet. Thanks to its installation, it is possible to provide high sound and heat insulation.

This design allows you to install spot lighting. For its installation, you can apply various Construction Materials: drywall sheets, plastic panels, kits slatted ceilings for baths and toilets.

• Plastic ceiling

The ceiling made of plastic panels in the toilet has a number of advantages:

1. low cost;
2. moisture resistance, which is important for their installation in these premises;
3. ease of maintenance;
4. impact resistance and durability;
5. replacement is acceptable individual elements;
6. resistance to temperature changes;
7. resistance to use of various household chemicals;
8. big choice colors.

When choosing this material, you should also be aware of the shortcomings:

1. not fireproof - in case of fire, it can emit corrosive smoke harmful to humans;
2. Severe pinpoint impacts may damage the individual panel and require replacement.

A slatted ceiling in a toilet is a separate group of suspended structures, which is assembled from special aluminum elements.

Advantages of this material:

1. durability - due to high quality sheet steel;
2. moisture resistance - does not deteriorate in contact with water, thanks to a special coating with polymer or zinc, perfectly withstands temperature extremes.
3. Wide choose the color range of the slats makes it possible to combine different shades.
4. Due to its properties, it is suitable for finishing the ceiling in toilet and bathroom.

The disadvantages include:

• Plasterboard ceiling

This surface has a number of advantages:

1. hides irregularities and roughness;
2. after installation, allows for finishing various materials;
3. durability of drywall sheets;
4. withstands temperature extremes.

The disadvantage of this design is that the distance between the ceiling and the floor is reduced. And also, if you decide to repair the ceiling in the toilet with your own hands, you will need outside help... Since it will be better when fastening if someone will support the drywall.

• Mirrored ceiling

The mirrored suspended ceiling in the toilet allows you to visually enlarge the room.

There are many advantages to using mirrored panels:

1. perfect combination with others decorative elements;
2. high functionality;
3. visual increase in space;
4. made of moisture resistant materials - plastic, glass or metal.
5. sound insulation and practicality;
6. ease of care - can be wiped with a dry cloth or with a glass cleaner.

The surface on which the mirror panels will be laid must be absolutely flat.

Such ceilings will perfectly fit into any interior.

To determine which ceiling is best done in the toilet, it is very important to consider specifications and the features of this room.

Color selection

The choice of the color of the ceiling in the toilet will depend on two factors - the decoration of the walls and the height of the room.

• Low room

In this case, the ceiling should be lighter than the walls. Any pastel shades... For example, light blue or light pink. You can also visually "expand" the space using mirrored panels. Slatted panels in silver, gold or chrome are suitable.

Light pink stretch ceiling with built-in lights

• Room with high ceilings

To bring the ceiling closer, you can use dark tones - red, purple, blue. In this case, the wall decoration should be lighter.

You should not make a ceiling with art painting or photo printing in the toilet at home. Such option will do for public places.

How best to make the ceiling in the toilet or bathroom is up to you. The main thing is to choose high-quality moisture-resistant materials and then they will last longer.

August 1, 2016
Specialization: Master in Internal and exterior decoration(plaster, putty, tile, drywall, lining, laminate, and so on). In addition, plumbing, heating, electrical, conventional cladding and balcony extensions. That is, repairs in an apartment or house were done on a turnkey basis with all necessary types works.

For renovation, you can choose 4 finishes, these are plasterboard, plastic, slatted ceiling and stretch ceiling in the toilet. Of course, there is also an option for a conventional plastered ceiling, but this no longer belongs to the category of suspended structures. Let's take a look at each of these designs now, and you will also have the opportunity to watch the video in this article.

Dropped ceilings

First, let's look at the principle of suspended ceilings as such:

• any suspended ceiling - created with your own hands, implies the presence of a frame for installing the cladding;
• this means that you definitely need to hit the horizontal level, on which both the frame and the cladding will be mounted;
• the lathing here can be ambiguous, that is, it can be CD profiles, slats, or a profile for stretch ceilings (wall, ceiling, harpoon, and so on);
• the essence of the installation of each of the frames is as follows - not only the cladding should be installed there, but also built-in lighting devices. At a minimum, such a cartridge has 70 mm, therefore, this figure should proceed as the minimum depth, although, most often, it is 100 mm;
• to mark the level horizontally, as a rule, use a water or laser level , although, personal experience pulls the balance to the side of the water device;

• please look at the diagram above - you can see here the principle of installing the battens under any type of suspended ceiling. That is, the plane should be ideal, without any drops, for which nylon threads are used (in the diagram they are indicated in blue);
• do not disregard the draft base- it must be rigid so that the frame holds well.

I will not scrupulously describe the installation of each cladding - usually, this comes with practice. But, nevertheless, it is important to understand the principle of each of them, so that you can make such repairs yourself.

PVC panels or wood lining: 1 way

Let's briefly figure out how to make plastic, MDF or wooden ceiling in a small toilet room. First of all, this is the installation of the battens, which can be either CD profiles or wooden slats (there is essentially no difference as such).

The main difference here is only in the mount. If the plastic is fixed with a stapler through the edge of the panel, then MDF and wood are fixed with steel clips.

In addition, the panels can be fixed with self-tapping screws - I personally prefer this option - screws are always more reliable than metal brackets. In addition, studs are sold with clamps, but it is better not to use them - fix this bracket with a self-tapping screw in the central hole.

Make the last lining 5 mm of the required distance - this is the width of the chamfer and it will be much easier for you to insert it.

Rack ceilings: option 2

The installation of a slatted ceiling is very similar to the installation of lining, only here there is a significant difference in the profiles. A U-shaped profile is installed along the perimeter, as usual, but now, the intermediate traverses are a device with latches (see the photo above). Here, a separately taken panel is simply fixed - it is simply snapped into place.

In most cases, the strips are installed with gaps, where inserts are later installed in the form of strips of a different color. The rails themselves can be plastic or metal (aluminum), which determines their price. The holes for the luminaires are best cut before installing the panel on the batten, but for this it is important to make the correct markings.

Plasterboard ceilings: method 3

But drywall sheets, in my opinion, are the easiest to install - they are large, 1200 × 2500 mm, and a toilet in a multi-storey building (with a separate bathroom) is never wider than 800 mm, and 1200-1300 mm in length (it can be different). In fact. Half a sheet of ceiling drywall will be enough for you - it is 6-8 mm thick (depending on the manufacturer - it is thinner in China).

Here, too, you can use both CD profiles and wooden slats although in my experience metal is better. GKL is fastened with self-tapping screws 25 mm in 30 cm increments, but you can also make such a ceiling from pieces - in any case, you will have to putty it. The most important thing here is that each screw is recessed by 0.5-1.0 mm - this will help with plastering - the head will not interfere.

Stretch ceilings: 4 way

There are three types of baguette for stretching PVC canvases- these are cam, wedge and harpoon. In fact, they are all the same from a technological point of view - just from the technical point of view, the installation of the canvas is somewhat different. The film is stretched by heating the polyvinyl chloride with a gas or electric gun.

I want to note that the installation of ceilings from PVC is better entrust everything to specialists so that you do not spoil an expensive product. However. If you wish, you can do such things yourself.

Conclusion

It's hard for me to say which is the best ceiling for your toilet - here it is important just to focus on the wall decoration and your own taste. But if you have any specific suggestions, then write them down, please, in the form of a post in the comments.

August 1, 2016

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The toilet is clearly not the place where we only do what we look at the ceiling. We pay attention to it only at the moment when we enter the room. The rest of the time we should be interested in completely different matters. Nevertheless, you shouldn't give a damn about finishing the ceiling in the toilet. If we are to direct the marafet, then everywhere. In addition, most often it is in all respects important room it can be so small that the walls, the floor, and the ceiling are perceived in it as a single whole. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to all the details. The abundance of finishing materials on modern market allows you to choose the most the best option, with which you can trim the ceiling in the toilet. The color, texture and design should be selected with taste, so that the decoration in the toilet does not resemble the Hermitage and does not distract from the main business. All work on finishing the ceiling can be easily done on your own, without the help of specialists and without spending a lot of time.

Toilet ceiling requirements

A toilet is a specific room in all respects, there are risers of pipes, at least sewer pipes, in it there is a toilet bowl, and sometimes a boiler. In this regard, certain requirements are imposed on the decoration of the toilet. After all, pipes can leak at any time, a leak will appear, all this should pass with minimal consequences for finishing materials.

1. The ceiling in the toilet should not be afraid of condensation; mold should not form on it.
2. Ceiling trim should not interfere with pipe access.
3. The ceiling design in the toilet should hide the space as little as possible.
4. The ceiling must match the walls and floor.

When choosing which ceiling to make in the toilet, you should take into account all the requirements and pay attention to those methods that will give the maximum view for the pipes, look aesthetically pleasing, take the minimum height of the room and make the ceiling moisture resistant.

How to choose the right color for the ceiling in the toilet

The choice of color for the ceiling in the toilet depends on only two factors - the height of the room and the decoration of the walls.

If the room is very low, then the ceiling should be made lighter than the walls. All pastel colors will do, light green, light blue, light pink. Also for visual magnification spaces can be mirrored panels, glossy, glass or silver / gold / chrome. The combination of matte and silver shades also expands the boundaries.

If the premises vice versa - too high compared to the total area, the ceiling must be visually brought closer. For this, dark tones are suitable - purple, red, blue, the same golden, but provided that the wall decoration is light. Lighting in this case, place them on the wall and point them at objects below the ceiling to draw attention to them.

It is not necessary to do art painting or photo printing with the image of the city at night on the ceiling in the toilet, in public places such delights can and will make a favorable impression, but at home they will simply be distracting.

How to whitewash the ceiling in a toilet

Whitewashing is a classic option for finishing the ceiling. It has a lot of advantages - speed of execution, aesthetics, pleasant white color and texture. Lime whitewash is not afraid of mold, allows the surface to "breathe". In case of flooding, it gets wet, but is this such a disadvantage? But you can immediately see where and from where it flows, excellent access to the pipes. Whitewashing the ceiling again will take no more than 15 minutes.

To whitewash the ceiling, you need:

• Smooth the ceiling surface with a putty. The need to perform this type of work is considered a disadvantage of whitewashing, but let's take a closer look. The ceiling in the toilet is the surface of one floor slab, without joints. Unlike ceilings in rooms, where the difference between the slabs can reach 4 - 5 cm. Leveling the surface of one slab is reduced to a simple putty.
• For filling, you will need a finishing putty, two types of spatulas, a mixing container and a drill with a mixing attachment.

• The prepared putty solution dries up quite quickly, but given that the room is very small, one batch will be enough to fill the entire ceiling. We collect the putty on a putty knife and run it along the surface of the ceiling with a sharp semicircular movement, smearing the solution. To remove excess, we perform movements in the perpendicular direction.
• When the putty is applied as evenly as possible, leave it to dry for a day. The next day we rub and sand it, cutting off minor flaws.
• We prepare lime whitewash, dip a brush into it and apply it to the surface of the ceiling. We try not to leave untouched places. We repeat the procedure several times.

When the whitewash is dry, it will take on a bright white color. In the future, it does not require any special care. Dust does not accumulate on it. Only in case of flooding, when red spots may appear on it, only then will it be necessary to renew the coating.

One way to waterproof your toilet ceiling is to paint it. To do this, you must select a paint designed for use in conditions high humidity... This category includes oil paints , latex based, silicone, acrylic, some positions water dispersion paints or water-based paints.

A colossal selection of colors and shades of modern paints will allow you to choose perfect option matching the color of the walls. To paint the ceiling in the toilet, its surface will also have to be leveled with putty, as is the case with whitewashing. After the filler has dried, paint is applied using a roller.

It is advisable to paint the ceiling in several layers, 3 - 4. This will not only make the color saturated, but also protect the ceiling from moisture as much as possible.

Drops of accumulated condensation will form on the surface of the painted ceiling in high humidity conditions. They will not do any harm. You can simply wipe them off with a rag, or you can wait for the water to dry on its own, if the ventilation works well enough.

How to paste over the ceiling in the toilet with panels or tiles

Pasting the ceiling with tiles allows you to make beautiful finish without loss of room height. The surface of the ceiling will be waterproof. Highly important nuance- the size of the tiles must be chosen so that it does not disfigure an already small room. It should be either very large to cover the entire area with 4 tiles, or vice versa - small enough, this will visually expand the boundaries.

PVC panels

PVC tiles or panels are glued directly to the ceiling without any additional fixing. They are lightweight, easy to install, cheap. This method of finishing is cheaper than a false ceiling made of the same plastic panels. The only drawback is that they can deform and come off. Also, low-quality plastic can change color, for example, turn yellow, and even unevenly.

Bonding PVC tiles to the ceiling:

• The surface of the ceiling is primed with waterproof glue.
• Then we apply glue to back side tiles or panels in at least 6 - 9 points.
• We apply the panel to the ceiling surface and press down.
• We place the next tiles close to the first, leaving no gaps. By the way, PVC tiles can be glued next to hot water pipes.

For greater aesthetics along the contour of the ceiling, you can glue the ceiling plinth.

Cork panels

Cork slabs and panels are natural finishes that also provide soundproofing. True, such panels are always sold in dark colors, so they can only be used by owners of premises with high ceilings. In addition, the price of cork panels is quite high. They are glued in an absolutely identical way.

Foam tiles

Styrofoam tiles are sometimes so intricate that they resemble stucco. A small selection of shades, mainly such plates are white... But the variety of embossed patterns is amazing. Foam boards very light, adhered quickly, but they have three drawbacks - dust accumulates, turns yellow over time, easily breaks during the installation process.

How to make a plastic ceiling in a toilet

Plastic ceiling panels are quick to install, easy to clean, not afraid of moisture, have a wide color range... Installation of plastic panels on the ceiling reduces its height by 3-4 cm. Since this finishing method is actually an almost suspended structure, there are two ways how to deal with pipes. The first is to cut holes in the panels for pipes and mount the panels to the entire area of ​​the room. The second option is to make a separate box for the pipes - a cabinet. And the installation of the panels will then be carried out on the remaining space with the panel trimming along the length.

Plastic panels can be matched to the color of the walls, mirror or chameleon panels can be installed, matte, glossy, embossed, embossed, 3D panels, rough - for every taste.

Ceiling PVC panels are two plates, between which stiffeners are clamped. Panel alone is not enough durable material, it can be easily punctured or damaged in any other way. The strength of these panels is determined by the quantity, quality and strength of the stiffeners. PVC panels come in seamless, i.e. when installing them, there are no gaps and gaps, embossed, i.e. a seam resembling a "lining" is formed between the panels, and panels with rust, the seam after their installation resembles the seam between the floor panels, small and neat. These differences can be seen in a photo showing the plastic ceiling in the toilet.

Installation of plastic ceiling panels:

• On the ceiling we nail a crate made of longitudinal bars. Can be used wooden blocks 30x30 mm, pre-treated with an antiseptic. The step between the bars is no more than 40 - 50 cm. We fix the bars to the ceiling using 70 mm long anchors.
• If you plan to install lamps in panels, then at this stage we are laying an electrical cable to their location.
• We begin installation with a special initial profile "start" and "finish". Then we measure the distance between them, this will be the length of the panel.
• Cut off the panel for right size an ordinary hacksaw for metal.
• We put the panel in the side profile, move it to the starting profile, in which we fix it.

• We attach the panel to the frame using self-tapping screws or construction stapler twisting into the groove.
• We start the next panel from the side profile, move it to the first panel, insert the spike into the groove and snap it shut. We also twist the self-tapping screw into the groove of the panel, securing it to the crate.
• We repeat the procedure for all panels. The latter should go with a groove or cut edge, if it was uneven, into the finishing side profile.

The hole for the light can be cut with a drill with a crown, the light is inserted first, then the panel is mounted.

The width of the plastic ceiling panels must be selected taking into account the wall decoration. For example, if on the walls in the toilet ceramic tile then the width of the panels must match the width of the tiles.

How to make a false ceiling in a toilet

False ceilings in the toilet began to be made quite recently. Their advantages are beauty and attractiveness, resistance to moisture, the ability to hide all the imperfections and irregularities of the main ceiling, durability, easy installation and dismantling if necessary. The disadvantages include only one thing - access to pipes worsens. This nuance must be carefully considered and only those suspended ceiling designs that can be easily disassembled and reassembled are selected.

Cassette ceiling in the toilet

In a very small toilet this type of false ceiling will look ugly. Even the diagonal arrangement of the guides will not save, which will visually expand the room. But in the bathrooms of medium and large area, the arrangement cassette ceiling will be winning. The height of the toilet is also important: if the ceilings are high, you can safely make a cassette ceiling, if it is low, you cannot.

Cassette ceilings are of two types: with open harness and with a closed... For example, mirrored and glass ceilings are mounted on an open system, while aluminum French ceilings are mounted on a closed system. For these systems are produced different panels... For an open system, panels with a straight edge or with a stepped edge, and for a closed system - panels with curved edges, which can be conveniently inserted into the holes in the mounting profile.

For toilets with low ceilings aluminum cassette ceilings with closed system... In addition to the fact that they are moisture resistant, they can be painted in different colors, easy to clean, relatively cheap, such ceilings also allow easy access to the main ceiling or pipes. It is enough just to remove one or two panels, perform renovation work, and then insert the panels back.

Do-it-yourself cassette ceiling in the toilet:

• We carry out a drawing of a cassette ceiling closed type with exact dimensions... This will facilitate further installation and help to position the panels correctly.
• We mark the ceiling, apply to the walls zero level ceiling. It should be 150 mm below the main ceiling.
• At the zero level, we fix it to the walls corner profile... We drill holes in the walls, insert the dowels, then apply the profile and tighten the screws. The distance between the dowels must be at least 40 cm.
• We make notes above the corner profile where the main guides will be mounted. We pull a cord or thread between points on opposite walls. Focusing on the cords, we make a mark on the ceiling where the suspensions should be located.
• We fix the hangers to the ceiling using 13 mm anchors.

• Set up the basic guides. The step between the guides should be equal to the width of the panel. We lean them on the corner profile, then align them strictly along the cord and fix them to the suspensions. We strictly control their even arrangement in the horizontal plane.
• We attach to the main guides decorative panels... We insert the edges of the panels into the grooves on the fastening profiles and snap them to the end. Move the panel to the edge of the structure. We repeat the procedure for all panels.
• If there is a need to install a smaller panel, then we cut the panel and put the cut edge on the corner profile. This profile has special elements that can be bent to securely fix the panel.

Installation of a cassette ceiling with open system slightly different, in addition to the main guides, it is necessary to install transverse guides and strictly align the angles of 90 ° between them. Panels are inserted into the resulting cells, they are simply stacked on the edges of the profiles.

One more modern way to make the ceiling in the toilet spectacular, catchy and at the same time functional and easy to maintain, it is to install a rack ceiling. This type the ceilings are made of aluminum or galvanized steel, so that it does not rust and is not afraid of moisture, mold and is completely fireproof, easy to clean and easy to remove. The backlight can be placed directly in the rails / panels by hiding the wiring.

Choice color solutions it is very large for slatted ceilings, but it is in the toilet that panels of light matte shades of greater width in combination with golden, silver and chrome panels of smaller width, which are decorative intermediate inserts, will look better.

Ceiling installation in the toilet - slatted ceiling:

• We mark the zero level of the ceiling on the walls.
• We fix the corner wall profile with a pitch of 50 - 60 cm.
• We mark the places where the mounting combs will be located.
• Along the line of the future location of the comb, we install suspensions with a step of 60 cm. The first ones should be located at a distance of 20 - 30 cm from the wall.
• We install the first comb into the suspension at a distance of 20 - 30 cm from the wall, fix it with self-tapping screws. We cut the comb to length with ordinary metal scissors.
• We install all subsequent combs with a step of 60 cm. We check the horizontal structure of the structure.
• We measure the distance between the walls and subtract 1 cm for ease of installation. We cut the panel to the required size.

• Install rack panel onto the comb, snapping it between the teeth. A characteristic click should be heard. There must be no gap between the first panel and the corner profile.
• Next, we install a narrow panel / rail in a mirror shade.
• By analogy, we install all the slats in the sequence: wide - narrow. If you plan to install lamps, then cut out a hole in the panel, install the lamp and mount the panel itself.

Usually the color of the corner profile is the same as the color of the narrow strip-panel. During installation, it is necessary to ensure that there are no gaps between the panels. We wind the narrow edges of the slats behind the corner profile to hide the cut of the panels.

For the arrangement of the ceiling in the toilet, exclusively moisture-resistant drywall is used. The advantage of this type of suspended ceiling is the possibility of mounting a two-level structure, which can be given any shape, for example, there can be an oval or a circle in the middle. After installation, drywall sheets are putty and painted in any color you like with paints for wet rooms.

Plasterboard ceiling installation technology in the toilet consists of several stages:

• Installation of guides.
• Installation of drywall sheets on self-tapping screws.
• Bonding joints with tape.
• Plasterboard filling.
• Coloring.

The difference between a plasterboard ceiling and other suspended structures is that the surface is perfectly flat, without joints, cracks. But it also has a significant drawback - the impossibility of easy dismantling in the event of a leak or unscheduled pipe repair.

How to make a stretch ceiling

A suspended ceiling in a toilet is inappropriate for the same reason as a plasterboard ceiling. First, it is necessary to separate the pipes with a partition. Secondly, they will be difficult to access. Thirdly, the stretch ceiling is quite expensive, even considering that the toilet area is very small.

But if you really want to, then you can install a PVC ceiling with a harpoon system that allows you to remove the canvas as needed. But for re-installation, you will still have to call specialists with a heat gun, which in itself is costly and not profitable.

There are many options for arranging the ceiling in the toilet, there is plenty to choose from for every taste and wallet, both for a residential building and for public places. In addition to all of the above, it is possible to separately note the gluing of the ceiling with moisture-resistant wallpaper on vinyl based or fiberglass backing. This is one of the simplest, cheapest and easiest ways to improve your toilet.