Everyone who had to make repairs in the bathroom ran into a problem than painting the ceiling. The bathroom is a place not only for hygiene, but also for relaxation. Therefore, when choosing a material for decoration in this room, many factors must be taken into account.
The room is used by the owners several times a day, so it must be functional. The most economical type of finish is paint.
The bathroom should be clean, it should be finished with materials that can easily withstand moisture, mold. Some materials, for example, plastic, have a minimum level of porosity, while others (wood, paper), on the contrary, are high. Even concrete is so hygroscopic that it can absorb a lot of moisture. Painting the bathroom, which is done on damp walls, can cause the paint to crack and become unusable.
Some people prefer to use modern technology, while others use traditional methods. Each of the options has a right to exist, but first you need to take into account the humidity level of this room.
If you have a separate bathroom, read tips on how to paint the toilet.
to contents ↑Paint selection
It is best to pay attention to the paint, which will have maximum resistance to moisture. In order to prevent mold, stains and fungi from appearing on the walls, it is best to choose brands that include fungicides.
Water based paint suitable for bathrooms. After application to previously dried walls, its elements penetrate deep into the pores and do not exfoliate even under conditions of repeated wetting.
A sufficient level of adhesion of the paint coating and the concrete base of the walls can only be achieved by thorough priming. Walls before this must be thoroughly dried. It is best to repeat this priming 2-3 times. Only after they are ready, you can proceed directly to the staining process.
Types of Coatings
The most popular are water-based, acrylic, silicate, silicone compounds.
Water based paint is the best option. It has high quality characteristics, creates the effect of a snow-white surface. The advantages of this type of coating include:
- high resistance to moisture;
- resistance to mold;
- environmental friendliness;
- wide selection of colors.
The only drawback is the fact that it is easily washed off with water. But, despite this, there is ways to wash the ceiling painted with a water-based emulsion.
Acrylic paint is considered the most popular. As a water-based emulsion, it can be used for various rooms, it is easy to apply. The properties of this coating:
- a huge range of diverse shades;
- moisture resistance;
- resistance to mold.
The surface painted with acrylic composition will be very easy to wash, clean from dirt. In addition, it perfectly smooths out all the bumps. Materials of the silicone group are characterized by high performance. The main qualities of silicone are:
- high vapor permeability;
- resistance to moisture;
- tolerance to temperature extremes.
Acrylic products are easy to apply and smooth out cracks.
Silicate materials are used to design surfaces that have previously been whitewashed. They are resistant to the formation of fungi and have the ability to tighten cracks. But before applying such a material, the surface must be treated with a silicate primer.
to contents ↑Surface selection
Manufacturers offer different materials. Exist:
- glossy;
- matte;
- deep matte.
Thanks to the use of matte paints, various defects can be made invisible. And glossy type compounds can make them more visible, even emphasize flaws.
Glossy coatings perfectly reflect light, make even the smallest bathrooms more spacious. The ceiling, which is painted with glossy paint, is easy to clean with any detergent. For imperfect surfaces, a matte finish will be the best choice, as cleaning it can be much more difficult.
to contents ↑Preparatory work
Before you start using paint to decorate the ceiling, it is imperative to carry out all the relevant preparatory work. The quality of work performed can significantly affect the quality of the future surface of the ceiling.
To paint the surface, it is necessary to provide it with the most even upper layer, since some paints may not hide, but only emphasize defects. For this reason, it is best to carefully discard the remnants of the old coating.
If there is no time and desire to use expensive products to wash off the old coat of paint, you can simply use an acrylic primer. It can serve as a starting coating for processing.
When preparing the surface for the staining process, it is necessary to take into account its type. For example, cement and brick absorb moisture well from dispersion-based coatings, and thus can interfere with the formation of a protective film.
This effect may cause the new coating to crack soon and crumble.
to contents ↑Application technology
To paint the ceiling easily and efficiently in the bathroom, you will need:
- brush;
- roller (best with natural fibers);
- finished paint;
- special capacity;
- soft rags;
- ladder.
It is best to start the painting process from the front door. All hard-to-reach spots, stripes around the perimeter are painted with an ordinary brush, and the rest of the surface is painted with a roller. To do this, he carefully dips into the tray, and excess paint is removed on a special tray.
First, a thin coating is applied. After complete drying, the surface is examined for defects that need to be painted immediately. Then a second coat is applied. Two layers of application can be enough to give the ceiling a neat appearance.
Painting can be the simplest, most cost-effective and efficient of all existing finishing technologies.
The main thing is to choose the right material that will have excellent resistance to moisture and temperature effects. The bathroom will be just the perfect place where you can not just put yourself in order, but also relax, gain strength.
