Glossy stretch ceiling in the bathroom

How to create a glossy stretch ceiling in a bathroom? From what materials? Features, advantages and disadvantages of these ceiling products in the bathroom. Recommendations for bathroom ceiling design. Tips for choosing a reliable manufacturer.

A glossy stretch ceiling in the bathroom is a practical and beautiful coating that can visually increase the size of the room.

Features of glossy ceilings

To produce glossy stretch ceilings, the thinnest polyvinyl chloride film is used. It has excellent moisture resistance, so these coatings are ideal for bathrooms where there is constantly high humidity. Despite its small thickness, the film is able to hold back about 100 liters of water spilled from above. But the material itself will not be damaged and will protect your home from flooding.

Glossy PVC ceilings are produced in rolls with a width of 1.2 to 2.3 m. The colors can be very varied, so you can easily choose the right coating. Installation is carried out after pre-heating using a heat gun. To fasten the product, wall or ceiling baguettes with a harpoon fixation mechanism are used. A harpoon is a special thickening along the edge of a stretch ceiling, necessary for tucking it into a baguette. The harpoon is made from polyvinyl chloride at the factory.

The main feature of such coatings is their perfectly flat and smooth surface with a mirror effect. The richer and darker the color of the product, the higher its reflectivity. Lighter materials give a dull reflection, but they allow you to visually expand the space of the room.

Some tips for designing bathrooms with tensile structures

A small room is often decorated with a white glossy canvas. In this case, it is recommended to make the lamps built-in, and a small space will visually look more spacious.

A classic-style bathroom looks good with a matte ceiling surface. Bathroom design of an original style, using natural materials such as canvas, wood, leather or stone, is based on a harmonious combination with the fabric of the structural surface.

Single-color bathroom tiles on the walls are complemented by ceiling photo printing or painting, adding a touch of modern style, very fashionable today. Lamps are selected taking into account the compatibility of all elements of the bathroom. They must be designed taking into account protection from moisture.

A very dark or black bathroom ceiling is a bad choice. A more stylish combination would be a light canvas with darker shades of the adjacent tier of the structure.

A bathroom with a two-level stretch ceiling in beige shades often receives positive feedback. A room decorated in light, clean colors, shiny tiles, as well as modern bathroom equipment, plus all this splendor reflected in the ceiling, always causes admiration.

Advantages of glossy coatings

A light glossy stretch ceiling in the bathroom allows you to visually increase the height of a low room and visually expand the space.
The moisture resistance of the coating is another plus in its favor. The ceiling is not afraid of high humidity in the room and large volumes of water.
The coating can be washed with various detergents if necessary.
Installation takes place in the shortest possible time. To do this, you do not need to prepare the base ceiling, remove plumbing fixtures and furniture. After installation, there is not a lot of debris generated.
An extensive selection of colors is a definite advantage, making it easier to choose the right material.
The tension covering is harmless and does not cause allergic reactions (this only applies to high-quality canvases from trusted manufacturers).
You can apply drawings and print photos on the surface of a stretch ceiling.
The characteristics of the material do not allow fungi and mold to multiply on its surface.
Product durability. Service life reaches 30 years.
Throughout its service life, the material does not fade in the sun, does not fade or sag.
Perfectly smooth mirror surface.
The ceiling perfectly levels even an imperfect base ceiling; it hides any wires, structures and ducts under the ceiling.

What should you consider?

Modern manufacturers offer a huge range of coatings that are suitable for the bathroom. The canvas must have the following characteristics:

High resistance to moisture.
Ability to withstand temperature changes.
Protection against the formation of fungus and mold.
Flood protection.

If installation is carried out correctly and proper care is provided, the ceiling will last 14-16 years. Therefore, tensile structures are the best option for a bathroom.

Disadvantages of PVC ceilings

The disadvantages include the low strength of the film. However, in the bathroom the ceiling is not in danger. It is more likely to be damaged in a billiard room or workshop than in a bathtub.
PVC material does not allow air to pass through itself, so the space behind the ceiling is poorly ventilated, which can lead to the accumulation of moisture there and create a favorable environment for the development of microorganisms.
These ceilings cannot be used in cold rooms, as low temperatures cause them to become brittle and crumble. But this does not apply to the bathroom, it is always warm and humid there.
Another disadvantage of PVC ceiling products is their small width. Therefore, it will not be possible to install such a ceiling without a seam in a large room. But in our small bathrooms this problem is not relevant.

Pros and cons of suspended ceilings

Of course, suspended ceilings have their advantages, but there are also disadvantages. Let's try to be objective and consider them from different positions.

Advantages of a suspended ceiling for a bathroom

Visual expansion of the area.

Is the texture chosen correctly and the color appropriate? the ceiling will look great and expand the room.

You can install a variety of lamps.

Another advantage is that you can mount any type of lamp in it. That is, if desired, you can equip the ceiling with several small lamps or one large one. You can even install a chandelier - it all depends on your desire.

You will never be flooded.

Let's remember in which rooms flooding occurs most often. Yes, yes, exactly in the bathroom. There are plenty of potential sources of water here - a washing machine, a bathtub, a sink. Whatever happens, if you are flooded by people living above, the installed ceiling will definitely prevent water from spilling onto the floor or flowing into the corridor. The features of this “roof” are such that one sheet can easily withstand 150 liters of water.

Of course, there is one important nuance here. It boils down to the fact that if there is a flood and water begins to accumulate above the ceiling, you will not be able to eliminate it yourself. That is, you will have to call a special service. The craftsmen have the appropriate tools to quickly pump out the accumulated water.

Under no circumstances should you try to make punctures or try to drain the water yourself with any other device. In the best case, flooding will still occur, in the worst case, the ceiling structure will be damaged.

A wide selection of textures and colors.

It is clear that the bathtub should not only be equipped with the necessary electrical appliances, but also be quite beautiful. The range of ceilings is so wide that you can make a “song” out of any room. It can be glossy, matte, have a metallic tint, etc. As for colors, there are no restrictions: there are classic white and black, there are delicate pastels and bright acidic ones.

Possibility of choosing an individual style.

At your request, our craftsmen are ready to create any design on the ceiling. For example, clouds, fish or starfish can be created to match the tone of the bathroom. Lying in the bathtub will make you feel as if you are lying on the seabed.

Easy to care for, easy to remove dirt.

There is practically no need to care for this type of ceiling. If any dirt appears on it, you can easily remove it with a regular cloth.

By the way, if a cloth doesn’t seem to be enough, you can always use a window cleaner or buy a special composition. This can usually be done directly by the company that installed the ceiling.

Decent installation speed.

It will be possible to install the ceiling in an hour or an hour and a half - especially if you get an experienced craftsman. With this installation, the amount of dust in the bathroom will be minimal. Agree, this is an important aspect, because no one will want to wash the once sparkling plumbing fixtures and tiles.

Excellent characteristics, durable appearance.

Compare stretch ceiling and, for example, whitewash. The second option clearly loses because it is afraid of moisture. There is a huge risk that whitewash will lose its attractive appearance and quickly become unusable.

As for the stretch ceiling, you can rest assured that nothing “criminal” will happen to it.

There is no need to prepare the ceiling in advance; you can hide all communications.

Since the ceiling can be stretched to almost any height, you can hide all communications without any problems.

Disadvantages of a stretch ceiling

We have named as many as nine very obvious advantages of suspended ceilings. As for the shortcomings... there are practically none! The only negative is the price - there are several more affordable ways to decorate the space. By the way, this is still not the most expensive option. The average price for a five-meter room including installation is about $200.

Gloss ceiling design in the bathroom

A glossy stretch ceiling in the bathroom can be decorated with a photo, made two-color or multi-level. As for photo printing, modern technologies make it possible to print photos, drawings, ornaments, patterns from company catalogs or from the customer’s personal archive.

To ensure that the image on the stream in the bathroom is moisture-resistant and can be washed, it is better to use the latex printing method. Its price is rather high, but the result will exceed all your expectations.

As for the choice of design, photo printing of seascapes, shells, sand, marine life or the underwater world is most often ordered. Small drawings or ornaments are no less popular. It’s worth mentioning separately about 3D printing on stretch ceilings. Thanks to special computer processing, the resulting picture acquires a three-dimensional effect and high realism.

Glossy stretch ceilings in the bathroom do not have to be made of one color. Even in a low and small room, you can use a two-color coating consisting of two panels of different colors. And if one part of the ceiling is decorated with a contrasting pattern to match the color of the other half, then the room will be stylish and modern.

Multi-level suspended ceilings can only be done in bathrooms of considerable height, since to create a structure it will be necessary to lower the level of the base surface by at least 10 cm.

Cone shapes

In most cases, such structures look like this: in the center of the stretch ceiling there is a cone, the end of which is a lighting device. The device is fixed on a rigid support installed on the main ceiling. The shape of the lighting fixture can be oval, round, square or triangular; it is chosen at the request of the apartment owner and in accordance with the overall style of the bathroom.

There are a number of features of installing conical ceilings:

With a standard room height, you should not lower the cone too low, this will visually lower the ceiling and reduce the space of the room.
The cone-shaped part of the ceiling should have a lighter tone. The best option is white, framed by a shade that is pleasing to the eye.
When installing several conical structures, the same distance between them should be maintained.

Choosing a reliable manufacturer

As you already understand, only high-quality glossy stretch ceilings are harmless, environmentally friendly and durable. But how to choose such coatings? We will give you recommendations on choosing a reliable manufacturer of glossy ceilings:

Ceilings from European manufacturers have always been distinguished by their high quality, practicality and beauty. However, their price is rather high. The cost of Belgian stretch ceilings is the most affordable among them.
Chinese stretch ceilings are distinguished by their large width and a wide choice of colors, but their quality and environmental friendliness are not the best.
As for domestically produced products, they are affordable and harmless, but the choice of colors is still small.

Do you want to order suspended ceilings for your bathroom? Call us at the numbers listed on the website and we will select high-quality and durable ceilings for you, as well as install them.

Types of paintings

In total, 2 types of materials for suspended ceilings have been developed to date. The first, most common, is PVC film.

The second one has recently become more popular and resembles to the touch a fabric similar to that used in the production of women's tights. Each option has both advantages and disadvantages, so the final choice will depend on individual preferences.

PVC

This ceiling material is not as durable as fabric, but it can stretch significantly. This property of the film is very useful if neighbors above often cause floods.

The maximum width of PVC sheets is no more than 2 meters. With a larger area, the adhesive seam will be noticeable in the structure.

Before installation, the canvas is heated to 70 degrees. and is mounted on a special frame. After the material has cooled, the film will be smooth and taut.

Fabric

A fabric ceiling can retain water, but in much smaller volumes. After drying, such a canvas will return to its previous shape if the water was clean. If dirty liquid penetrates, the texture will most likely deteriorate.

You can correct the situation by repainting the material. This property of fabric structures distinguishes them favorably from film ones, since you can update a boring interior by constantly changing the color.

Textile fabrics are 15 times stronger than PVC, making the risk of damage to the ceiling much less. Also, there will be no welds on such a surface, since it is manufactured up to 5 meters wide.

However, it will not be possible to achieve a glossy effect here, so if this is a fundamentally important criterion, you should turn to PVC.

To install the fabric, you do not need a heat gun, and the whole process takes place “cold”. The price of such material will also be lower.