Suspended ceilings made from plasterboard are becoming increasingly popular in our interiors. They are typically installed in living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms, but is it a good solution for the bathroom as well? If you're wondering whether a suspended ceiling would work for you, read on to discover the pros and cons of suspended ceilings in the bathroom.
Pros
Hides imperfections
A definite advantage of suspended ceilings is their ability to effortlessly hide any ceiling imperfections. By installing a suspended ceiling, you can conceal ceiling flaws, pipes, and installation elements. This is especially beneficial in bathrooms, which often have many elements that don't necessarily enhance their beauty. Above the boards that make up the ceiling, pipes will not be visible, and in case of any failure, access to them will remain relatively easy.
Visually transforms the room
If your bathroom is small, you might not have many options to arrange the furnishings to make it seem larger. This is where the installation of a suspended ceiling can help. With optical illusions, you can visually expand your bathroom by several meters. One solution is to use a false gap, leaving a space between the suspended ceiling and the wall, and skillfully choosing colors at the junction of the two planes to make the wall appear longer.
Plasterboard is a material flexible enough to be cut and shaped into any forms, which, if applied well, can change the appearance of any, even small, room. Installing a ceiling over a part of the bathroom will give you an interesting effect and highlight the areas that should stand out, while concealing those that should remain in the background.
Suspended ceilings are also often chosen by those who have very high apartments. Lowering the ceiling helps save energy needed to heat the room, as plasterboard also serves as insulation and reduces the room's volume.
However, remember to use the services of proven professionals because a poorly chosen ceiling shape, instead of giving the room the right look, can make it look even smaller and make it seem cramped.
Makes it easier to install ideal lighting
With a suspended ceiling, you can choose the lighting to perfectly meet your expectations. Such a ceiling offers many possibilities for installing bulbs and LED strips, which would be hard to attach to a traditional ceiling. By skillfully lighting specific parts of a room, you can expand it visually or highlight the most attractive furnishing elements. A suspended ceiling allows for the installation of bulbs in many places and directing them to any points.
Good lighting in the bathroom is crucial, as it is essential for daily hygiene activities, such as shaving or applying makeup. It is worth investing in good quality bulbs and placing them to provide focused light around the mirror and pleasant, diffused light in the rest of the room. This ensures convenience in daily tasks and promotes relaxation and rest.
Cons
Does not handle moisture well
Ceilings work very well in rooms and kitchens, but the bathroom is a specific room with very high humidity. Therefore, standard plasterboard may not be suitable and could just get damaged over time due to moisture or become a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which are extremely difficult to remove. If you want to enjoy a suspended ceiling in the bathroom, you must ensure that professionals use special impregnated boards that are resistant to a humid environment.
The result may be contrary to expectations
If your bathroom is small, you must be careful that installing a suspended ceiling does not make it appear even smaller. Before you decide on a ceiling shape, it's worth seeing a computer simulation of how it will look. A poorly chosen ceiling can give an impression of claustrophobic tightness, so consider whether traditional solutions might be better if your bathroom is small and windowless.
The same goes for the lighting you install in the suspended ceiling; if you poorly choose its brightness and arrangement, the bathroom might become dark and gloomy, or conversely, the bulbs might dazzle you by reflecting in the mirror.
Good craftsmen are essential for success
You already know the pros and cons of installing suspended ceilings in bathrooms—the choice is yours. This type of ceiling offers great opportunities for space arrangement if properly executed and suitably matched to the size and character of the interior. On the other hand, sometimes installing such a ceiling could do more harm than good, so think carefully before deciding to have a plasterboard ceiling in your bathroom.
If you opt for this solution, remember to hire proven and reliable professionals. Such a ceiling should last for years without needing adjustments, so the quality of the materials used and precision in installation are extremely important. Suspended ceilings are very popular because they are relatively easy to install and inexpensive. Many people opt for this solution because it's easier than renovating an old, severely damaged ceiling.
Remember, however, that every room is different, and what works well for others may not look good for you. It's a shame to spend money on something that, instead of giving your apartment an attractive appearance, makes it look unappealing. That’s why choosing the right and, above all, trusted specialist, who will first assess whether installing a plasterboard ceiling is a good idea in your bathroom, is so important.