Today, unexpected and original solutions are increasingly in demand when decorating ceilings. One such example could be a mirror ceiling, which can visually expand the space.
Glass classic tiles on the ceilingare glued or fastened with special screws. Making a mirror ceiling with your own hands is not as difficult as it may seem, there are many installation options. These are unusual but beautiful slatted ceilings, suspended panels and mirror tiles that are glued either to the entire surface of the ceiling or only to a selected part of it.
Variants of mirror ceilings
It is possible to make a mirror ceiling with your own hands. There are several options:
The darker the glossy film, the more pronounced the "mirror" effect.
You can apply tensioning materials. Used special PVC film, it has a high reflection effect. Such materials can be used for any room, the installation is carried out exactly as for any other stretch ceiling. You can make beautiful multi-level structures with a cornice backlight.
Polystyrene products on an adhesive basis. This is a roll or plate material, which is based on polystyrene. Outside, it is covered with a polyethylene special film. This option is not recommended for wet rooms. In addition, the material can not be heated.
Roof ceilings in the form of plastic or metal rails with a mirror surface. Usually these are narrow long panels.
Glass classic plates that can take a variety of shapes and colors. The surface is glued or fixed with special screws.
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Preparatory work
Calculation of a mirror ceiling. To make a mirror ceiling with your own hands, you must first prepare the surface for work, select the material for installation. Preparatory work:
First, you need to calculate the correct amountmaterial. Here everything depends on the shape of the tiles, the area on which they will be glued. Previously, we need to draw a diagram showing the location of individual tiles, taking into account their shape. So it will be much easier to calculate the area, given the position of the material on the ceiling surface and the dimensions, shape of each element. First you need to know the area of each tile, then the entire surface, which will be sealed. Dividing the total area by the value of each tile, you can get the number. If the whole surface of the ceiling is to be sewn, then approximately 5-10% is left for cutting. The amount of glue is calculated depending on the consumption.
After you need to prepare the surface of the ceilingto work. It should be smooth and smooth, whitewash or paint should be carefully removed. Then the plane is carefully inspected, if necessary, then all defects are eliminated. Plaster is used for leveling. If the irregularities are strong, then to eliminate them you have to use drywall. If the mirror ceiling is to be used in the kitchen or in the bathroom, you need to purchase a moisture-resistant plasterboard for leveling the surface.
The plane should be treated with a special primer, it must dry completely before finishing.
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Mounting of the mirror tile ceiling
The mirror ceiling can be made in different waysmethods, but the simplest is the method of gluing tiles to the ceiling. Then you can proceed to installing mirror products. This work can be done using one of the proposed methods:
Use only special glue, which allows you to quickly and easily perform the job.
Mount the tile can be using special screws, whose heads have a decorative surface, i.e. they are themselves a means of registration.
The gluing option is used most often, but it is only suitable for a flat surface. No special experience is required, you just need to prepare the surface. The installation process is as follows:
The surface must be treated with a primer, as already mentioned, its layer must dry completely before the tile sticks.
The adhesive is applied to the surface with a spatula, the layer should not be too thick or thin. The adhesive should dry slightly after application to improve adhesion.
Next, the spatula should be applied glue along the perimeter of each mirror tile. When installing it, it must be pressed firmly against the area of the plane with the glue.
All connections must be made with high quality,Each element must be glued firmly and securely. Otherwise, the beautiful mirror surface will begin to fall off. It is best to work with gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints. Each element of the coating must be pressed with a special rubber roller. The work requires certain materials and tools:
- mirror tiles of the required shape and size;
- adhesive for tiles;
- building level;
- a set of metal spatulas;
- putty;
- starting and finishing primer;
- rubber roller;
- protective gloves.
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Ways to mount mirror tiles
Mirror slab installation diagram.Fastening with screws differs from gluing, if necessary, any tile can be removed and replaced if it is damaged. This method is used if it is not possible to level the surface or it is necessary to decorate the ceiling space as quickly as possible. However, with significant differences, this method is not recommended, it is best to prepare the surface. To make a mirror ceiling using this method, you need to prepare the following set of materials and tools:
- mirror tiles;
- decorative special screws;
- drill;
- building level;
- protective gloves;
- pencil.
The work is carried out in this way:
First you need to calculate the number of products and screws. After that, the marking for the fastening is carried out.
Drills are made holes for fasteners for the tiles and for the section of the plane.
With decorative screws the tile is screwed tosurface of the ceiling. During the drilling of holes, the tile must be applied to the base so that all fastening points coincide. It is desirable for each element from the inside to mark the positions that will coincide with the marks on the ceiling. Then the installation will be quick and easy.
Mirror ceiling - it's unusual, buta beautiful option for surface decoration. It can be done in various designs, but the simplest option is to glue tiles to the ceiling in a small area. This makes it possible to highlight a certain space, make the interior more attractive. The work itself is simple, you can handle it even without much experience.
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