Mirror ceiling: photo. Mirror stretch ceiling. Mirror ceilings in the bathroom

Everyone who thinks about the repair in his house, sooner or later will face the question of what material to make the ceilings in this or that room. Today, their choice is quite large, but in this article we would like to discuss the merits and demerits of mirrored ceilings.

Plastic mirror panels

Mirror suspended ceilings are made of different materials. The simplest and cheapest material is considered to be plastic panels covered with a reflective film. Such material can be made both in the form of square flexible plates, and in the form of laths with glossy spraying. On the ceiling they are fixed with glue or cement. In rare cases, screws are used.

Such mirror ceilings need careful preliminary preparation of the surface. If this is not done, the reflection may be distorted. Manufacturers of plastic panels do not recommend installing them in rooms where the possibility of a fire hazard situation is high. In addition, we should abandon point lights - they are classified as flammable materials. According to experts, the most wear-resistant and durable is a mirror ceiling made of acrylic. The level of reflection of this design reaches 98%, it is not afraid of temperature changes, it is easy. The material is produced in rolls, so the resulting surface is seamless and perfectly flat.

Mirror tiles on the ceiling, along with the advantages, has some drawbacks:

• The surface does not hide the spots, especially if the lighting is complete. After entering the water and completely drying it on the ceiling will remain well-marked traces. You can get rid of them only with the help of special tools.
• Installation of glass panels requires accuracy, as this is a rather fragile material.
• The need for preliminary surface preparation.

Aluminum panels

Often, mirror ceilings are made from racks. To do this, use a special material, which has a special layer, giving the surface a reflection effect. Such a mirror ceiling differs light weight and high strength.

Mirror stretch ceiling

This method of decoration is universal - a glossy surface will decorate any design project. Mirror stretch ceiling has a number of undeniable advantages:

• Visually increases the height;
• Does not need complex care;
• Almost does not reduce the height of the room;
• Do not be afraid of moisture.

To install a profile when mounting a mirror ceiling, it is sufficient to retreat 40-50 mm from the height of the room. The surface of the ceiling does not require any special preparation.

Mirror ceilings in the bathroom

This type of ceiling coatings is already quite common. In the bathroom, such ceilings are used to visually increase space, increase the level of illumination in a small room.

It should be noted that in this room you can mount ceilings of any type - rack, tiled, tension. However, judging from the feedback of the owners, stretch ceilings with a mirror surface are not very practical in this room because of the increased humidity.

A mirror ceiling is simply necessary in a small room (such, say, as a bathroom in a Khrushchevka). Such a construction will make the room visually wider, higher. You will cease to feel the pressure of walls and ceiling in it.

Mirror ceilings in the bathroom suitable for all interiors. For example, to the hi-tech style you can choose mirrors of different sizes, very unusually located.

Choose a color

Mirror ceiling can have different shades - malachite, steel, turquoise, pink. In addition, it is very interesting to look ceilings, combining several colors.

You can install mirrors with a pattern or facet. The pattern is applied to mirrors with bevelled edges. In this case, the ray of light is refracted and the rainbow effect appears. The drawing depends entirely on the wishes of the customer.

Color and curvilinear are mirrors with facets.

Installation

There are several ways to mount mirror ceilings.

The panels are mounted on special ceilings, which are mounted to the ceiling. Pre-ceiling plastered, shpatlyuyut. The panels are fastened with screws, which are decorated with special caps.

Aluminum (or steel) slats are attached to the concrete ceiling. Such a system is an aluminum suspended beam, to which the rails are attached.

Stretch ceilings are installed on the frame.

Important details

To make the most of the properties of a PVC mirror film, you need to pay attention to the following factors:

• As the color is darkened, the reflecting properties increase (reflection is more contrast on darker surfaces);
• To visually expand the space, it is better to use light colors;
• A mirror ceiling allows zoning space (for example, by selecting a dining area).

Choosing a ceiling cover, study the sites of companies offering this material, evaluate their portfolio and customer reviews.

Lifetime

Most of the world famous manufacturers guarantee the operation of their ceilings for 10 years. Feedback from owners confirm this. Moreover, many people say that with proper care the mirror ceiling, the photo of which you see in this article, can last up to 15 years.

Armstrong ceilings

The products of this brand are well known in the Russian market. The mirror ceiling of Armstrong Company is one of the most popular in our country. It is based on slabs created by simple technology - perlite, starch, mineral fiber, sometimes paper and water. This mass is sent to the conveyor, where the plates themselves receive by pressing. The next stage of manufacturing is drying, cleaning. On finished slabs, a pattern or foil coating is applied. This ceiling is not the most expensive. Many found it the perfect combination of "price + quality."

What is the best ceiling?

It is definitely impossible to answer this question. The reasons for this are many - preferences and financial capabilities of the customer, the room in which the ceiling will be mounted (its area, height, illumination). If you believe statistics, the world ranking is leading mirror self-adhesive panels, which are made on the basis of polystyrene. Such a material is produced not only in the form of panels, but also in rolls. The last option before use requires a "rest" (like linoleum). Stick the canvas is easier and faster than the panel.

In Russia, the ceiling is very popular. It is good both in public buildings and in living rooms - rooms, kitchens, bathrooms.

Mirrored ceilings - a new, rapidly developing direction of modern design. Today it can not be called ideal. But right now it's safe to say that such a design element will be the highlight of the house, provided it is properly installed and operated.