Stretch ceilings in the bathroom: pros and cons, colors and designs

Renovation in the bathroom is considered the most difficult, since for finishing this room you need to choose a material that is resistant to temperature extremes, steam and high humidity. This is especially true for the design of ceilings, which require regular renovation. Stretch ceilings have become a new solution in the design of bathrooms, they are perfect for wet rooms and allow you to hide surface irregularities, inter-tile joints.

The stretch ceiling in the bathroom is a canvas structure fixed under the main ceiling on a metal (aluminum) or plastic profile (baguette). Each design model may differ not only in the frame material, shape, texture, size of the canvas, but also in the installation method.

Before making repairs in the bathroom or toilet, you should decide on the design of the ceiling and the number of levels in it. For rooms with high humidity, a slatted ceiling is perfect; it is quickly assembled and complements the interior of the room in an original way. Structures stretched with a textile cloth also look good.

The main feature in the installation of stretch ceilings is that they are attached to a pre-assembled frame, the profiles of which are made of durable material that can withstand temperature loads and exposure to moisture, and do not require additional leveling of the base.

Today, many designers choose stretch ceilings when decorating bathrooms. This is due to the fact that they not only fit perfectly into any style of the room, but also have a lot of advantages.

• Resistant to moisture. The canvases used for installation are made of moisture-proof material. They reliably protect the base of the ceiling from flooding from above.
• Easy installation. Anyone can make such structures with their own hands, since special preparation of the ceiling surface is not required.
• Easy care... Since the canvases are antistatic, they generate less dust. To clean such a structure, it is enough to wipe its surface with a damp sponge.
• Durability. The lifespan of tensioning structures is over 18 years. Throughout this period, they reliably protect the ceiling from the negative effects of moisture and fumes.
• Huge selection of designs... Ceilings of this type are represented by a chic assortment of models, each of which differs in shape and color. Especially beautiful in a modern interior look multi-level structures in which a photo print or drawing is applied to the surface of the canvas.

Such ceilings also have disadvantages, this is also important to consider.

• Low strength. During installation work, the blades can be punctured and cut (sharp objects can easily render them unusable).
• High price. Such designs, even with a modest design, are expensive. But if you take into account their long service life, then you can easily eliminate the need for frequent repairs.
• Smell. After installing the suspended structure, unpleasant odors may be present in the room for 7-8 days.
• Lighting system installation problem... These designs do not allow the installation of powerful lighting devices. Only the use of 60W lamps is allowed.

In addition to all of the above, multi-level structures are difficult to install on your own, all installation work in this case is usually carried out by a construction team, which entails additional labor costs.

A bathroom is a humid room, where temperature drops and vapors are constantly observed, the degree of influence of which directly depends on the frequency of using the room and the presence of good ventilation. There is also a risk of flooding from upstairs neighbors. Therefore, in such rooms it is necessary to install tension structures that meet the following requirements:

• the stretch fabric must be moisture resistant and waterproof;
• the material of the canvas must be of high quality, excluding the formation of condensation, mold, salt stains, it cannot attract dust;
• the canvas must comply with environmental and fire safety standards;
• the ceiling structure after installation should retain a small ceiling space for the placement of utilities.

Stretch ceilings for bathrooms are represented by a huge selection of models, so it can be difficult to make the right choice in favor of a particular design. Such ceilings are divided into types according to the class of fabric (film, textile) and according to the method of installation.

To choose the appropriate design option, it is worth considering the design features of the room, its dimensions and the financial capabilities of the family. Ceilings with a glossy surface are suitable for small rooms; they visually stretch the space. And for large rooms, you can choose a floating ceiling, which allows you to create the effect of weightlessness.

PVC canvases (polyvinyl chloride film) are very popular in the design of bathroom interiors.The canvases are rolled and can have a width of 1.4 to 5.6 m, which allows them to be used for decorating ceilings in large rooms, while eliminating the formation of seams.

The positive characteristics of PVC canvases include:

• a huge selection of drawings, shades, the ability to apply photo printing to the film;
• the presence of a satin, glossy and matte surface, there are also canvases with imitation of plaster;
• high moisture permeability, therefore, in the event of flooding, water penetration into the apartment is excluded;
• resistance to mold and mildew;
• durability: the service life of PVC cloth is more than 15 years;
• easy and quick care that does not require the use of special cleaning agents and detergents;
• safety for human health: when heated, the material does not emit toxic substances and an unpleasant odor;
• ease of installation and dismantling.

As for the shortcomings, then it is undesirable to install a plastic ceiling in bathrooms where the temperature is below + 5Csince cracks may appear on the surface of the panels and they will lose their original elasticity.

A fabric ceiling for decorating bathrooms and toilets is rarely chosen, since it cannot hold the accumulation of water and does not have a vapor barrier. Water vapor penetrates into textile fabrics, settles in their micropores, forming colored streaks. In addition, when water leaks, fabric structures cannot retain liquid and quickly lose their attractive appearance.

However, compared to PVC sheet, textile is more durable and eliminates accidental damage from sharp objects. The advantages of fabric ceilings include the fact that they can be painted, which allows you to periodically update the interior of the room.

When choosing a ceiling design, it is important to take into account its color, which should harmoniously fit into the overall design of the bathroom. In addition, you need to know what role the structure will play in the interior: to act as the main background or as an additional decorative element.

Usually, stretch ceilings are matched to the wall decoration and plumbing equipment... So, for the classics, a colored ceiling is not suitable; it is best to decorate it with canvases in pastel colors. In a spacious and high bathroom, both glossy and matte designs of any shades look good.

For small rooms, it is advisable to choose light gray or white, it will visually increase the space. The black ceiling is perfect for tall rooms, while it can be combined with other rich shades. If you plan to use the bathroom as a room for relaxation and relaxation, then the designers are advised to give preference blue, light blue and green.

For those who love to experiment with designs, you can choose unexpected color combinations using contrasting pairs. For example, canvases look gorgeous in which white is combined with red or black... Popular colors this season are light green, beige, blue and white.

To date, it is quite simple to choose the design of a canvas for a stretch ceiling installed in a bathroom, since it is produced from different materials that differ in color and texture. In a small room, it is best to install glossy or satin ceiling of neutral shades, avoiding photo printing and three-dimensional drawings.

In spacious bathrooms, it is allowed to use canvases of any color and texture, focusing on wall decoration. An excellent choice in this case would be a white matte ceiling without a baseboard: it will go well with straight lines in design and snow-white fixtures.

They are very popular now multi-tiered patterned ceilings, their background should be several tones lighter than the ceramic tiles on the walls. This will visually expand the boundaries in the room. As for the drawing, you can choose images for both marine and ethnic and any other themes. An interesting idea is the creation of the effect of the summer sky in the hinged structure; for this, a volumetric image of clouds is applied to the canvas. It will be gorgeous to look around such a composition in combination with self-leveling 3D floors; in this case, lighting must be made multi-stage or conventional, using built-in or spotlights.

Stretch fabrics with photo printing have also become widespread.... Images of flowers and geometric shapes are especially popular. Canvases with Chinese characters, which are usually chosen for bathrooms decorated in oriental style, look just as gorgeous.

If you need the ceiling to be practical and budgetary, then the right choice would be matte coated canvas, which is suitable for both classic style and modern style. Canvases can be both monochromatic and with the image of drawings, which allows you to give the interior brightness. In the first option, it is best to choose pastel and light shades, and in the second, more contrasting ones.

Glossy canvases with small patterns also deserve special attention; they are available in different shades and have the ability to visually increase the space.... So, in a small bathroom, a stretch ceiling will look gorgeous, with large daisies or peonies on a white background. For a spacious room, you can choose pale blue canvases with a glossy sheen, on which the image of fish, starfishes or the sky is applied.

In order for the suspended ceiling to complement the bathroom design in an original way, it is necessary to install good lighting in the room, choosing the correct arrangement of the lamps. This issue should be resolved even before the start of installation work. Lighting sources can be placed both on the ceiling itself and around the perimeter of the shower room.

When installing a backlit structure, special attention should be paid to the choice of luminaires, since they must be moisture resistant... Similar devices are sold in any hardware store, they have an IP marking.

During the installation of lighting, several types of light sources can be used.

• Chandelier. It is usually attached to the ceiling in the center of the room using a hook and base platform. The wiring is made of a closed type, it is hidden behind the ceiling space. If the bathroom is combined with a toilet, then you can install several chandeliers, this will provide the right amount of light.

• Built-in lights... To exclude deformation and overheating of the curtain, experts advise purchasing lamps with a power of no more than 75 watts. You can install such lamps anywhere and in any quantity. Before starting the installation of built-in lamps, you should prepare embedded platforms and thermal rings that protect the canvas from stretching and overheating.

If you plan to install a soaring ceiling, then lighting must be placed over the entire area of ​​the structure. To do this, an LED strip is fixed around the perimeter, it acts as the main source of illumination and is well reflected by a glossy surface.

The suspended ceiling is very popular because it is considered a practical and original design solution. Such designs have received a lot of both positive and negative reviews. The owners of the apartments, faced with flooding from the neighbors from above, noted solid advantages, since they only had to invite specialists to solve the problem, who drained the water.

It was not required to carry out new repairs, since the ceiling after the draining of the water took its original form, and there were no traces of smudges. If it was a plasterboard ceiling, then you would have to additionally pay a tidy sum for replacing the floor covering.

Novice masters in such designs did not like the fact that the material of the canvases is very delicate, and it can be accidentally damaged, after which they will have to buy the canvases again, which is very expensive. That's why for those who do the installation for the first time, it is best to choose not PVC canvases, but more durable and elastic fabric models.

Liked the stretch ceilings and the owners of "Khrushchev", because they allow you to perfectly hide the seams between the plates and all other irregularities. The only thing is that the price for such structures is high, and not everyone can afford to install them.

Today there are many different projects of bathrooms with stretch ceilings that can be used in the design of both large and miniature rooms. Let's take a look at some of the more interesting ideas.

To implement it, you will need to install a single-level glossy ceiling with the image of starfish and fish. It is best to choose the background for the canvas in pale blue shades. So that the composition does not turn out to be boring, you can combine several contrasting shades in it.

A similar solution is well suited for a spacious bathroom; in small rooms, however, you can get by with a few drawings depicting marine life. Such a structure will be complemented in an original way by a self-leveling floor with a 3D image of sea waves.

Opens up tremendous opportunities for creating any design idea. In this case, you need to make the most of the bright palette of colors, playing with contrasting shades. This type of construction is ideal for a spacious bathroom, where you can apply any textures, colors and shapes. It will be interesting to look at a design in which a stretch fabric is combined with mirror slats; for the background, you should choose a bright red or black color.

Modern technologies make it possible to apply any drawings to canvases, while the image of the sky looks especially gorgeous on them. Thanks to the design features and the original printing of the pattern, you can get the feeling of weightlessness. The pattern can be applied to both glossy and matte surfaces. To get a harmonious interior, it is important to consider the combination of such a ceiling with the finishing of other surfaces. Walls and flooring are best chosen in light shades, today they are the most fashionable.

For connoisseurs of correct shapes and strict design, installing a matte canvas in a snow-white shade is suitable. In this case, built-in lamps will act as light sources; you can additionally install lighting around the perimeter of the ceiling, under the cornices and above the mirror. A white ceiling will help to visually expand and stretch the space. As for the decoration of the walls and floor, it is best to choose ceramics in beige shades. We must not forget about the choice of furniture, it must match the tone of the ceiling.

In the next video, you will find the installation of a stretch ceiling in a bathroom with fixtures.