How to make a false ceiling for a bath with your own hands

A false ceiling is a structure in which load-bearing elements are attached directly to the base ceiling. Especially often, such a ceiling is used in the construction of baths, since it most meets the requirements for finishing rooms with a high level of moisture and steam.

How to make a good and high-quality ceiling in a bathhouse, where a large amount of moisture accumulates?

As much as we would like, but the laws of physics have not yet been canceled: steam has the properties to rise, which creates condensation and accumulates moisture. When building any bath, it is important to foresee measures to preserve heat and think over how to properly hem the ceiling, because the ceiling surface in a bath is not only a decorative element, but also an important functional part of the entire room. Usually a bathhouse is built with a second non-residential floor attic. In the presence of an attic, the most popular ceiling ceiling in a bathhouse can be considered a hemmed ceiling. Anyone can do this constructive solution, you just need to get acquainted with some of the features of the technology of such work.

False ceiling technology for a bath

False ceiling technology has several basic principles. First you need to assemble the frame from the supporting beams. This frame must be strong because it carries most of the load. For the frame, beams with a certain section of 50x150 millimeters are needed, they must be laid on the upper strapping. This will be the lathing of the ceiling surface. In the process of work, do not forget about the chimney outlet. A hole of the required size is made for it. Then you should start collecting the floor directly. The overlap is assembled from various layers, which include waterproofing, vapor barrier, insulation material and cladding.

So, you should have something like this:

• Internal cladding boards.
• Floor beams.
• Exterior cladding boards.
• Vapor barrier.
• Thermal insulation.
• Finish coating.

Installation work

The installation of the ceiling is much easier than the construction of walls or roofs. The installation of a false ceiling will take time and tools.

Frame from beams

The timber for the frame must be free of damage, knots, cracks and other defects. The lathing must be treated with an antiseptic so that during operation the beams do not rot or undergo various fungal diseases.

Vapor barrier

The vapor barrier is started when the base is already ready. A vapor barrier film is attached to the base from the bottom side, which does not release moist air from the room, while being loyal to the wooden parts of the structure. A construction stapler is used for fastening. It is important to take into account the fact that the use of slats will provide a ventilation gap between the ceiling covering and the vapor barrier film. For these purposes, use ordinary plastic wrap or a special membrane, depending on the budget. It is advisable to make the film with an overlap on the walls, this will provide a good sealing of the seams. Foil is often used for vapor barrier: it reflects heat and helps to save it.

Binder materials

There may be options here. Often, a filing is made from a rough board, and then, at the finish, the final filing is used. Lining made of quality wood is considered the best option. Boards must be installed without gaps. According to the technology, the board should be fixed with the groove outward, and the next one goes into the groove.

Bath ceiling insulation

It is necessary to insulate the outer side of the floor that goes to the attic. The density for the insulation of the ceiling is twice that of the insulation for the walls. Since warm air tends upward, it must hold the air, not let it disappear. One hundred millimeters is the smallest thickness. And the thickness of the beams also fluctuates within these limits.

The insulating material is placed on the vapor barrier and should not reach the beams. This condition must be met, since the resulting gap will serve for air circulation. The insulation must be carefully laid out, it cannot be crumpled and tamped, because it can lose its properties.

Waterproofing

A layer of waterproofing will protect everything that is under it from the negative effects of weather conditions. As a result, you should end up with something that looks like a cake or pie. Polyethylene or special material is laid with an overlap. The joint can be closed with tape.

Processing the upper side of the slab

For this, any boards are suitable, they must be laid with a continuous flooring, then fixed with ordinary nails and closed with any finishing material. But the covering may not be done if the second floor is uninhabited. At this point, the filing is complete. The inner part of the ceiling can also be sheathed with a topcoat.

Installation of the topcoat is carried out with any material for the ceiling surface. Much depends on the desire and capabilities.

Do-it-yourself ceiling filing for a bath will help you significantly reduce costs and save money on building material.