Everyone who thinks about repairing in his house, sooner or later will be faced with the question of what material to make ceilings in a room. Today their choice is quite large, but in this article we would like to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mirror ceilings.
Plastic Mirror Panels
Mirrored suspended ceilings are made of different materials. The simplest and cheapest material is considered to be plastic panels coated with a reflective film. Such material can be made both in the form of square flexible plates, and in the form of strips with a glossy coating. They are fixed to the ceiling with glue or cement. In rare cases, use screws.
Such mirrored 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 there is a high probability of a fire hazard. In addition, you should abandon spotlights - they relate to flammable materials. According to experts, the most wear-resistant and durable is a mirror ceiling made of acrylic. The reflection level of this design reaches 98%, it is not afraid of temperature changes, it is lightweight. The material is produced in rolls, therefore, as a result, the surface is seamless and perfectly even.
Mirror tiles on the ceiling, along with the advantages, have some disadvantages:
- The surface does not hide spots, especially if the lighting is complete. After water has entered and completely dried out, clearly visible traces will remain on the ceiling. You can get rid of them only with the help of special tools.
- The 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 of battens. To do this, use a special material on which a special layer is applied, giving the surface a reflection effect. Such a mirror ceiling is lightweight 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 complicated care;
- almost does not reduce the height of the room;
- not afraid of moisture.
To install the profile during the installation of a mirror ceiling, it is enough to retreat 40-50 mm from the height of the room. The surface of the ceiling does not require special preliminary preparation.
Mirrored ceilings in the bathroom
This type of ceiling coating is now quite common. In the bathroom, such ceilings are used to visually increase the space, increase the level of illumination in a small room.
It should be noted that in this room you can mount any type of ceiling - rack, tile, stretch. However, judging by the reviews of the owners, stretch ceilings with a mirror surface are not very practical in this room because of high humidity.
A mirror ceiling is simply necessary in a small room (such as, say, a bathroom in Khrushchev). Such a design will make the room visually wider, taller. You will cease to feel the pressure of the walls and ceiling in it.
Mirrored ceilings in the bathroom are suitable for any interior. For example, to the high-tech style, you can pick up mirrors of various sizes, very unusually located.
Choose color
The mirror ceiling can have various shades - malachite, steel, turquoise, pink. In addition, ceilings combining several colors look very interesting.
You can install mirrors with a pattern or facet. The drawing is applied to mirrors with a beveled edge. In this case, a ray of light is refracted and a rainbow effect appears. The drawing is completely dependent on the wishes of the customer.
Colored and curved mirrors are faceted.
Installation
There are several ways to install mirrored ceilings.
The panels are mounted on special floors that are mounted to the ceiling. Pre-plaster the ceiling, putty. The panels are fastened with screws, which are decorated with special caps.
Aluminum (or steel) battens are attached to the concrete ceiling. Such a system is an aluminum suspension 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 colors darken, the reflective properties increase (the reflection is more contrasted on darker surfaces);
- to visually expand the space, it is better to use light colors;
- a mirror ceiling allows zoning of the space (for example, highlighting the dining area).
When choosing a ceiling coating, study the sites of companies offering this material, evaluate their portfolio and customer reviews.
Lifetime
Most world famous manufacturers guarantee the operation of their ceilings for 10 years. Owner reviews confirm this. Moreover, many claim that with proper care, the mirror ceiling, the photo of which you see in this article, can last up to 15 years.
Ceilings "Armstrong"
The products of this brand are well known in the Russian market. Armstrong Mirror Ceiling is one of the most demanded in our country. It is based on plates created by simple technology - perlite, starch, mineral fiber, sometimes paper and water. This mass is sent to the conveyor, where the plates themselves are obtained by pressing. The next stage of manufacturing is drying, cleaning. The finished plates are applied with a drawing or foil coating. This ceiling is not the most expensive. Many have found the perfect combination of "price + quality" in it.
Which is the best ceiling?
It is definitely impossible to answer this question. The reasons for this are many - the preferences and financial capabilities of the customer, the room in which the ceiling will be mounted (its area, height, lighting). If you believe the statistics, then in the world ranking are leading mirror self-adhesive panels, which are made on the basis of polystyrene. Such material is produced not only in the form of panels, but also in rolls. The last option before use needs a "rest" (like linoleum). Sticking canvases is easier and faster than panels.
A rack ceiling is very popular in Russia. It is good both in public buildings and in residential premises - rooms, kitchens, bathrooms.
Mirror ceilings - a new, rapidly developing area of modern design. Today it cannot be called ideal. But now it is safe to say that such a design element will be the highlight of the house, provided that it is installed and used correctly.