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How to choose a stretch fabric for the bathroom?
The stretch fabric is an ideal option for the bathroom. Installing stretch fabrics will help solve the following bathroom problems:
- High humidity. Tension fabrics are moisture resistant. They do not deteriorate when exposed to water.
- They don't need special care.
- High bathroom temperatures are not a problem.
- There is no need to make frequent repairs - the canvases are durable.
Also, stretch ceilings have many advantages compared to conventional methods of finishing the ceiling surface:
- Stretch fabrics, especially glossy ones, visually increase the space, which is indispensable in small rooms, such as a bathroom, for example.
- They are very aesthetic and go well with almost any bathroom interior.
- Installation takes a minimum amount of time. There is virtually no waste after installation.
- They are the optimal combination of quality and prices.
- Such a ceiling will not allow water to pass through if you are flooded by residents from the upper floors. You will not need to renovate the bathroom again - you just need to call specialists who will drain the water and dry the ceiling using special equipment.
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Place an order by calling +7(495)128-2808. Also, stretch ceilings often perform a camouflage function. They can easily hide:
- Built-in electrical wiring.
- Construction defects.
- Load-bearing structures of the house (if the bathroom was previously enlarged).
- Water pipes.
Stretch ceilings are functional. You can embed in them:
- Alarm system.
- Ventilation system.
- Lighting (spotlights, lampshades, chandeliers, as well as various designer lighting fixtures).
- Fire safety system.
Finish options
Even in a small bathroom, you can install multi-level ceilings if you approach it wisely. You can use the following forms of multi-level ceilings:
- Broken.
- Polygonal.
- Smoothly curved.
- Mixed.
A good way to decorate a tension thread is photo printing. You can order photo printing of any images to your liking. We will print the sky, various ornaments, a painting by a famous artist, or any photograph you like on your ceiling.
will quickly and tastefully finish your bathroom.
Types of texture
Of course, it is worth considering the features and size of the room. They directly affect the decor. The suspended ceiling itself can be constructed from different types of PVC film. The following types of textures are available for finishing:
- Gloss. The main feature of this coating is its reflective ability. Therefore, when installing, you need to take this property into account, which will allow you to properly organize the lighting in the bathroom. Correctly selected light sources and properly installed glossy canvas will allow you to decorate even small and low rooms.
Glossy canvas
- Satin. This coating has all the characteristics of gloss and matte. Installation of satin is carried out under wallpaper or painting, therefore it is not recommended for the bathroom. It is best to use light colors, such as pearlescent. The material is velvety, and its light reflection is less intense than gloss.
- Matte canvas. Can be represented by vinyl film or textiles. Typically PVC is used. The coating itself is low in cost, and finishing in this way will appeal to lovers of the classics.
Matte ceiling
Note. If you want to finish in a traditional, restrained style, then preference is given to matte options. An example of the design is in the photo. This solution will create a soft, warm light in the room.
Installation of plastic panels on the frame
Plastic panels are similar to slats, but they are attached differently.
Step 1. First of all, you need to fix the starting strip or a special ceiling plinth with a groove for attaching the panel near the wall.
Step 2. Next, you need to install the first panel, first inserting one, then the other end into the groove of the baseboard or starting strip and pressing firmly so that the product fits securely. The fourth side must be secured with self-tapping screws.
Installation of plastic panels on a metal frame
Step 3. All subsequent panels are installed in the same way, one after another.
Step 4. If the last panel turns out to be too wide, it will need to be cut with a jigsaw or grinder, adjusted to the desired size, and installed like all the others.
Fabric type of covering
The advantages of this material include the following:
- such a solution will allow you to hide all utility networks;
- the material does not fade during prolonged use;
- textile stretch ceiling does not support combustion, although it melts, it does not absorb moisture, but is saturated with odors;
- this material is reminiscent of a velvet screen in a movie theater;
- installation is carried out on slats or steel profiles without heating or stretching.
When installing a fabric product, you need to use proprietary fastening systems. The base is a frame made of wooden slats or steel profiles. The suspended or suspended ceiling itself is installed immediately at the repair site, and not in the workshop, which simplifies the task of transportation. On the other hand, the harpoonless method is not for everyone, especially if you want to carry out the installation yourself. At the same time, this method of fixation limits the dismantling of the suspended ceiling if repairs are necessary - you can unfasten the canvas only on one side.
Fabric construction
Tensile structures made of fabric are environmentally friendly. Therefore, at the beginning of their history, they were mounted on slats in medical institutions and kindergartens. And only after a decade and thanks to complex popularization processes did they find their way into residential buildings. At the same time, many people liked such designs.
A suspended ceiling made of fabric can only conditionally be called seamless. Such variations are installed in rooms up to 5 meters wide. If the room is wider, which is not typical for a bathroom, then installation will require joints. The disadvantage of hanging structures with textiles is the limited choice of colors. Only white and pastel colors are offered.
Installation and installation
The process itself is not complicated and does not require welding. Installation and installation of a suspended ceiling in the bathroom does not take much time. If you have minimal construction experience and a small room size, you can handle the task yourself.
Required power tools:
- Perforator – technological holes in concrete, sand-lime and red bricks
- Drill – drilling metal elements
- Screwdriver – screwing in screws and self-tapping screws
- Small grinder – trimming tires, panels, profiles
IMPORTANT! If the bathroom is large and, especially, if it is non-standard and disproportionate in size, it is recommended that the installation of a suspended ceiling in the bathroom be trusted only to specialists!
Pink false ceiling in the bathroom
Finish options
The advantages of the tension system are its wide range and wide range of colors. Therefore, it can take a long time to make a choice. For bathroom design, there are more than 150 gloss tones of the same texture. As a rule, a suspended or suspended ceiling is made several shades lighter than the walls. In this case, the wallpaper must match in tone.
Design example
Color solutions that are recommended for bathrooms:
- White. This is a classic. This method is universal and can be used for any wall decoration with wallpaper. It is appropriate to answer the available white color options:
- chalky;
- snow;
- shade of milk;
- ash color and others.
Which option to choose depends on the lighting solution of the suspension system and the desired design of the room.
- Black. Used as a counterbalance to white. This coating option is used when dark colors are used in the wallpaper and walls. In this case, it is worth taking care of good lighting.
- Red. It harmonizes well with black and creates a bright and creative impression of the hanging structure. But it is worth taking into account that this tone can only be used if the room is large. Otherwise, the situation will simply “pressure”. But in combination with white, on the contrary, it can be used for a small room.
Bathroom in red tones
- Beige tone. Finishing a suspended structure in this color looks cozy if the covering is used in the same color. At the same time, the tiles can be laid in dark beige and even brown tones. This design of a stretch ceiling is associated with chocolate.
What are suspended ceilings?
At its core, a stretch ceiling is a canvas stretched using a special technology over a pre-designed frame. The film thickness on average does not exceed 0.22 mm. However, this does not prevent the fabric from having excellent elasticity and density. It can withstand loads reaching 100 kg per 1 m2. The fabric of suspended ceilings has a standard width of 2 to 4 meters from various manufacturers. This should be taken into account when choosing it for installation in the bathroom. For rooms over 8 m2 it is worth using the widest possible canvases to avoid seams.
The installation process, if you have a special tool, is simple and takes about 4-5 hours depending on the size of the room. In the case of a bathroom, which most often does not boast a large area, installation time can be even shorter.
The surface of suspended ceilings can be:
- matte;
- glossy;
- satin.
The choice depends on individual preferences. For the bathroom, the use of both types of surface is acceptable. It is worth considering that glossy has the property of reflecting light - which will create an additional lighting effect.
What color and style of suspended ceiling to choose for the bathroom
The advantage of PVC canvases is that it is possible to choose not only a suitable range of colors, but also to order the canvas with almost any texture and pattern. Popular bathroom ceilings are white. They are versatile and can be applied to any interior style. Warm beige ceilings will look more expressive. They look less banal and more comfortable.
Beige room decoration
Also, when decorating a bathroom, blue and light blue canvases are often used. Successfully combined shades of the ceiling and tiles create an interesting “marine” theme. In principle, any color of the canvas can be used. This already depends on the overall desired interior.
When choosing the color and design of the ceiling, in addition to your own taste, you should take into account the following points:
- tile color and pattern;
- shade of the floor and walls;
- what plumbing will be used.
And if difficulties arise with an independent choice, then you can always turn for help to the designers of the company you contacted for the canvas.
But when choosing a stretch ceiling, problems are unlikely to arise. After all, diversity cannot but please.
Lighting installation
The placement of lighting fixtures begins before installing the initial frame. To do this, the locations of future lamps are designated and a wiring diagram is created. Wires enclosed in cable ducts are laid between the suspended ceiling structure in the bathroom and the ceiling surface, then attached to the wall.
For connections to the chandelier, cable channels are fixed directly to the ceiling. Holes for fastening elements are drilled around the perimeter of the room, and the installation location of the switches is taken as the starting point. Dowels are driven into the resulting holes, onto which the cable channel is screwed. After this, the wiring is connected to each lighting fixture. It is advisable that the wire remain 10-15 cm in reserve for comfortable connection of chandeliers.
When starting to install wiring and lighting equipment, you must consider several rules:
- Lighting devices that contain conventional lamps must be located at a distance of at least 10 cm. If the lamps include energy-saving or LED light bulbs, then the gap between them is set at least 5 cm.
- It is advisable to run a separate wire for each lamp, then if the device is damaged, the remaining lamps will work.
- Wiring in the bathroom must be at least 1.5 meters from the floor.
- To isolate from short circuits, the wiring is placed in corrugated pipes. Moreover, a convenient method helps you replace the wire without completely disassembling the ceiling. It is enough to pass the new wire through the pipe so that it comes out on the back side where the lamp is located.
- Using clamps, the wires are attached to the suspended ceiling. It should be so that their ends hang 10-15 cm below the frame.
- The installation box is located slightly below the ceiling level so that access to it is unobstructed at any time.
One cable is connected to the switch, while several wires go from it to the lamps, the number of which depends on the number of lighting fixtures.
Practical properties of the material, rules of operation and care of the ceiling
Knowing the characteristics of PVC fabric will help you make a decision. Now we will talk about them. First of all, it perfectly hides pipes, wiring, floor and wall defects. With such a ceiling, there is no threat of flooding from neighbors above. After all, the canvas is guaranteed to withstand the weight of water and prevent it from entering the room. This means that nothing will happen to the repair. In order to drain the water, it will be enough to make a lapel in some place.
Flooded ceiling
Note: In such a situation, it is not recommended to drain the water yourself. It's better to invite a specialist. After all, without experience, it is easy to damage the canvas.
Glossy ceilings do not fade or change color over time. Therefore, they will have their original appearance even after many years. Unless you want to change the interior and color scheme again.
Another advantage is that the PVC ceiling does not deteriorate at temperatures from 0 to +60 degrees. But you can also find materials that can withstand -30 degrees. At the same time, they do not lose elasticity and firmness.
Moisture is also not a problem for such ceilings. Due to the structure of the material, it is not absorbed into the fabric, and condensation is also impossible.
To care for the ceiling, simply wipe it with a soft cloth and soapy water. Difficult stains are removed using special polishes, which can be found in any hardware store, or with a light solution of ammonia.
Structure care
Installation of a tension system in the bathroom
How long does installation take? This question is asked by everyone who wants to install such a structure in their home. This is due to the fact that the work does not generate dust. Installation will not cause destruction or construction waste.
In essence, the installation of a tension structure comes down to the following stages:
- installation of a guide profile or support rail around the perimeter of the room;
- arrangement of electrical wiring cables for organizing light;
- heating the material using a heating unit (gun) and further threading it into baguettes on slats;
- After filling the material into the grooves of the baguettes and effectively fastening the slats, the heat gun is turned off so that the canvas cools and tightens.
After these manipulations, the plane will be perfectly flat and with a drum effect. Further work boils down to the installation of light sources. Most often, spotlights are installed for tension systems.
After carrying out all these processes, you need to cover the wedges with the ceiling plinth. The installation procedure is demonstrated in the video at the end of the article. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with the installation in absentia, successfully complete the device and make the design aesthetically pleasing.
Installation of a stretch ceiling
All work will take 3-4 hours. This is an advantage of tension systems in comparison with a suspended ceiling made of plasterboard, which needs not only to be installed, but also to carry out a whole series of cladding works:
- primer;
- putty;
- painting.
And this adds time and construction waste to the site.
Important! Under no circumstances should a switched-on heat gun be directed at containers containing explosive substances (propane and oxygen cylinders, etc.).
PVC panels
A plastic suspended ceiling in the bathroom is the simplest and most common option. Light weight, endless choice, ease of maintenance, low cost - this is all about PVC panels. The installation and installation procedure in the first four points is completely the same as for plasterboard boards. Then all that remains is to fix them joint to joint on the structure of CD and UD profiles with self-tapping screws using the technological protrusions on one side of the panel. The length of PVC panels should be 1 cm shorter than the distance between the walls. This gap is closed with decorative skirting boards.
Plastic suspended ceiling in the bathroom
There is another way to install a PVC ceiling in a bathroom using stringers. It is described in detail here:
Video of suspended ceiling in a bathroom made of PVC panels
