When finishing the ceilings today, unexpected and original solutions are increasingly in demand. One such example can be a mirror ceiling, which can visually expand the space. 
Glass classic ceiling slabsare glued or fixed with special screws. To make a mirror ceiling with your own hands is not as difficult as it may seem, there are a lot of mounting options. These are unusual but beautiful ceiling ceilings, hanging slabs and mirrored tiles that are glued either on the entire surface of the ceiling or only on a selected part of it.
Variants of mirror ceilings
Make a mirror ceiling with your own hands possible. There are several options: 
The darker the glossy film, the stronger the effect of the "mirror".
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 the mirror ceiling. To make a mirror ceiling with your own hands, you must first prepare the surface for work, choose 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
Mirror ceiling can be made differentmethods, but the most simple is the method of gluing tiles to the ceiling. Then you can proceed with the installation of mirror products. Such work can be performed by 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 most often used, but it is suitable only for an even surface. A special experience is not required, it is only necessary to prepare the plane. 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 performed qualitatively, eachIt is necessary to glue the element firmly and reliably. Otherwise, a beautiful mirror surface will begin to disappear. Work best in gloves, so as not to leave marks from your fingers. Press each element of the coating with a rubber special roller. To work, you need 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
The scheme of mounting of mirror plates. Self-tapping is different from gluing, if necessary, you can remove any tile and replace it if it is damaged. This method is used in case if there is no possibility to level the surface or it is required to decorate the ceiling space as quickly as possible. However, with significant differences, this method is not recommended, the surface is best prepared. To make a mirror ceiling this way, 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 done 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 is unusual, but beautifulvariant of surface design. It can be made in various designs, but the easiest way is to glue the tiles to the ceiling in a small area. This makes it possible to allocate a certain space, to make the interior more attractive. The work itself is simple, you can cope with it, even without having much experience.
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