Tile on the ceiling: polystyrene and light coating, how to upgrade, extruded and PVC, injection and mosaic, photo

Ceiling tiles has many varieties and is popular in the market because of its low cost Why tiles on the ceiling - this is one of the best solutions for its lining?Because it costs cheap, weighs a little and is attached very easily. In this case, manufacturers offer a whole mass of varieties of such tiles.

ceiling tiling: options

Foam tiles - the cheapest, And thus has excellent noise insulation.

Acrylic is durable, but requires careful care. But it will keep its snow white for more than one year. It, if necessary, can even be washed with a high pressure washer.

Foam tiles - this is the cheapest option finishing the ceiling

And yet polystyrene used for the manufacture of such tiles. This is a kind of cheapened variation of acrylic, which is not inferior in performance. The only drawback of this material is its low resistance to high temperatures. And still the tile can be covered with a polymer film.

In this plan it is divided into:

• laminated;
• mirror;
• glossy( which, in fact, is a sub-laminate).

Ceiling Tile polystyrene and its advantages

As has been written above, polystyrene tiles - this is a cheap substitute acrylic, which, however, nothing that is not inferior.

It does not need any careful care. Wash with water( soap solution).In addition, polystyrene tiles weigh almost as much as polystyrene.

It is produced by the method of embossing with the subsequent drawing of some pattern. It can be like any drawing, or a general abstraction, which is combined with the tile no matter how it is located.

Laminated polystyrene tiles are remarkable for their shiny gloss. Because of this, it reflects all the light that hits it. The original solution for apartments with low ceiling. And if this is supplemented by lamps directed towards the ceiling, then the effect of a double ceiling is created. That is, visually its height is doubled.

polystyrene laminated tile is popular in rooms with a low ceiling

polystyrene plastic tile inferior in:

1. weight;
2. value;
3. durability( plastic quickly loses its original appearance).

It should be noted that the price of polystyrene blocks differs radically from the texture or pattern used. That is, in the consumer market there is a tile and 200 rubles, and there are more than 2 thousand rubles per square meter, although it is made with the same material.

Option: extruded roof tiles

Extruded tiles are a subset of polystyrene, but it is made from a pressed strip. Due to the high density and smoothness of the surface, it can be painted in almost any color or even covered with a film that simulates visually any surface. Coverage may be absent - the tile will still last at least 10 years, or even more. It is non-flammable, tactile like plastic, but it does not have small mechanical stability. It is not possible to damage it on purpose.

In which room is it better to mount such a tile:

• in the bathroom;
• on the balcony;
• in the kitchen;
• in the corridor.

Extruded tiles have good strength and will last for many years.

Visually, it is not the most attractive, but cheap and fulfills its main function - hides defects, aligns the ceiling line. For fastening a polyurethane base is used - this glue will be more than enough.

Lightweight tiles for ceilings: variants

If we consider light variations of the ceiling tile, then there will be an obvious favorite for injection, which is made of expanded polystyrene. At the same time, it does not stitch together, but is fused, so the seam does not remain. Only in rare cases will the markup be visible - it remains after the initial sketch is applied. Of all the tiles - this is the cheapest, but at the same time not reliable. The thickness of each sheet is only 9-14 millimeters. Painting is not recommended. You can only apply a thin layer of powder paint, but always from a spray.

There are still modern ceiling tiles, like fiberglass. They add mineral wool and the most common starch. On the ceiling, in addition to the pattern, it also creates a soundproof layer. It is very useful if there are noisy neighbors nearby. But still the tiles are decorative, so it will be an excellent finish.

Pressed ceiling is now almost not used, because it:

1. fragile;
2. crumbling;
3. when cutting - crumbles( it is impossible to cut absolutely exactly).

Although it is cheap, but it has to be changed after 2-3 years. You can not wash it either. The structure is even damaged by a water-based primer.

How to upgrade a ceiling from a tile: mounting

Before proceeding with the installation of a ceiling tile, you should calculate the area of ​​the apartment in order to determine exactly how much material is required. And you need to take into account that if you take ceramic tiles, then it will take more - part of it will be cut to pieces. If stacked it will be like a mosaic, then there is a certain number of plates and either they are made to order, or fill the perimeter with neutral color.

After the size of the installed area has been set and the ceiling has been prepared - it can be taken directly for installation. The gluing is done on polyurethane adhesive. And you need to ensure that it does not cool down during use.

Tile mounting is simple but requires some effort

After gluing the tile, you will only have:

• remove the protective film;
• to make seams( if necessary);
• polish those places of ceramic tiles, where there were scratches.

PVC tile for ceiling

Telling about the types of ceiling tiles you must remember about PVC.Similar to polyurethane, but called otherwise and made from food plastic. In the photo, it can not be distinguished from any other that is made on the basis of synthetic plastic. Its advantages are resistance to temperature changes.

This is why it can be mounted:

1. on the balcony;
2. in the attic;
3. in utility rooms;
4. in the part of the house where there is no heating.

Finishing the ceiling with PVC panels( video)

Is it better for acrylic?In the visual plan - no, but in the technical - yes. In any case, whatever tile you choose for your home - this will be the best solution, rather than installing gypsum board boxes or a stretch ceiling. And you can perform installation in the bedroom yourself, even without installing metal profiles. Such a tile will greatly improve the design of your house.

tile on the ceiling( photo)