Methods of mounting rack ceilings in the bathroom, spectacular do-it-yourself ceiling decoration
To install a rack ceiling in a bathroom is not an easy task. Of course, if you take the matter seriously enough and adhere to all instructions, the task becomes quite feasible. In carrying out this task, the dimensions and shape of your bathroom are important. The less intricate its geometry, the less troublesome the installation will be. In square or rectangular rooms, the least questions and problems with the installation of a rack ceiling will arise.
Content
- How to get started
- Why aluminum ceiling, what are its advantages
- Basic principles for choosing the size of rails
- Sliding bath ceiling - how to calculate the cost
- The next stage is the installation of a rack ceiling in the bathroom video video video
How to get started
If you doubt that the task is up to you, we advise you to hire a special repair team, which will mount the rack ceiling in the bathroom. To date, there are a sufficient number of them, there will be no problems with their search.
We offer recommendations that will help you mount the rack ceiling with your own hands. In other words, we offer you to save your money.
Why do you still have to start the installation? Naturally, from taking measurements of the bathroom. If you are unsure of the accuracy and correctness of your measurements, you can call a special person (measurer) who can easily cope with this and again relieve possible additional costs. Although there are many similar instructions describing the installation of a rack ceiling, but they are written rather clearly and not clearly. They may not be enough for the person faced with this task for the first time. In our article we offer the most clear, detailed description of all the subtleties and nuances when installing a rack ceiling in the bathroom.
Why aluminum ceiling, what are its advantages
In the bathroom, the ceiling is rack - of course, is made of battens. The most common ceiling is made of aluminum. Why is it still aluminum? Aluminum, because it is this material that is most often used for the manufacture of rack ceilings. He is also endowed with positive qualities, which are fundamental in choosing a false ceiling for a bathroom:
- aluminum is almost the only material that does not lend itself to corrosion; this factor instantly makes it the first among various other options;
- ceilings made of aluminum are simple enough to wash, after washing such a ceiling will look like new;
- it has a coating that repels dust;
- perfectly fits almost any kind of design.
Such ceilings are advised to be installed both in the bathroom and in the kitchen. Naturally, if desired, you can purchase a tiled rack ceiling. But it will not be in any comparison with the strength, safety and ease of mounting the aluminum ceiling.
If you still opted for aluminum ceiling, then you need to know that not all of its types have the same characteristics and quality. In order to make a choice, you need to know the components of the rack ceiling kit. Of course, the set consists of slats that are bent in their lateral part. The main parameters are the dimensions of these rails.
Basic principles for choosing the size of rails
It is long. For this parameter - the choice is very small, either 3 or 4 meters. If you are not satisfied with either proposed length - there is only one way out, find a construction company that has special equipment for sawing.
Width. The variety also does not differ - from 9 to 20 cm. Ten centimeter slats will be a good option. They are recognized as the most bought.
Thickness. The reliability of the ceiling will depend on the choice for this parameter. The ideal thickness is 0.5 mm. Choosing rails of this thickness you will not have to spend extra money and you will have full confidence in the reliability and strength of the mounted structure. It is worth noting that each of these factors is important.
The main three types of rails:
- Closed, resembling an ordinary wooden lining.
- Open. When choosing this type, you need to know that when they are attached, in any case, there should not be a large gap. Therefore, this view is not quite suitable for the ceiling in the bathroom.
- With inserts. Their appearance resembles open ones, but the gaps are closed by narrow strips of aluminum.
The choice of color of a false rack ceiling depends only on your desires, preferences and, of course, on the overall design of the bathroom. In case there is a need or desire to change the color of the ceiling or just update - it will be enough to apply enamel in one layer.
If you want to make the ceiling not quite ordinary, make it mirror. To fulfill this desire, you should purchase an aluminum chrome ceiling for the bathroom.
It is worth noting that when buying any false ceiling, you must pay attention to the mandatory presence of an intact protective film in which it is wrapped. You should not purchase a ceiling without this film. Most likely it will be a low-quality fake.
Sliding bath ceiling - how to calculate the cost
You need to know what is included in the price of the suspended ceiling - skirting, tire, suspension and rails.
A tire is a bar with small teeth. It is to them that the slats are attached.
Carefully choose tires for rails - some types of tires are not attached to all rails. Now let's move on to the suspensions.
A suspension is a steel wire attached directly to the ceiling. Mount tires with rails to the suspension. In principle, this is why such ceilings are called suspended. Qualitatively made suspensions can be adjusted in height.
Now about the baseboard. The task of the plinth is only decorative in nature. He, like an ordinary skirting board for the floor, covers the gap between the ceiling and the wall.
Also, if desired, you can mount the lights in the rack ceiling.
To date, the variety of slatted ceilings for bathrooms is quite wide. Accordingly, manufacturers, quality and pricing will also be different, so try it - whoever seeks will always find one.
The next stage is the installation of a rack ceiling in the bathroom
Initially deciding to mount the ceiling with your own hand - be completely confident in yourself. The first thing you need to do is markup (described in more detail above). Then, to facilitate further actions, you need to attach all the wires.
And now the detailed instructions:
Remember that the beginning of installation occurs with the fastening of profiles (stringers), on dowels or self-tapping screws.
Install end profiles around the entire perimeter of the bathroom. This process is not at all complicated, because there is no need for their fastening precisely to the wall.
The next stage is the most responsible. First remove the protective film. If you are planning fixtures in the ceiling, you need to make holes of the desired diameter. Now we hang on the stringers rail. That's all. You yourself mounted the rack ceiling in the bathroom.
If necessary, there is no need to be afraid of repairing or replacing such a ceiling. Even during installation, you need to try not to deform the rails. With further repairs, this will greatly facilitate the process. Even if there are small dents or scratches, it will be enough to change only one panel without touching or changing all the others.
In modern construction stores, rack ceilings are presented not only for bathrooms, but for almost any other residential and non-residential premises.
Such ceilings deserve special attention because they are multifunctional, quite easy to install, durable, reliable and have important protective qualities:
- does not rust at any percentage of moisture,
- non-flammable, which is especially important in places with an increased risk of fire.
Suspended slatted ceilings for the bathroom certainly have many advantages, beautiful appearance and of course it is worth considering their purchase and installation.
