Why not make plasterboard ceiling in the bathroom?

Gypsum its characteristics are not able to withstand moisture. For example putty and plaster made on the basis of gypsum do not apply when the building exterior finish. Leaving the dampness, the hygroscopic mineral becomes soft and swells.

Why not help water-resistant drywall? On the market you can find water-resistant gypsum board (labeled for gypsum plasterboard). His appearance is distinguished by a bluish-green tint the surface of the sheets. It is designed for use in wet areas.

Helpful! Gypsum plasterboard resists moisture through a dense shell of waterproof kraft paper, and content in the plaster additives, destroying fungus.

With prolonged contact with moisture, moisture resistant gypsum board also swells as usual. His swollen core begins to crumble, even when no mechanical treatment. Any drywall there are two major disadvantages:

• if your apartment flooded neighbors above all of a sudden, you have to change all the drywall;
• it is not necessary to use this material in low areas, or height of the ceiling will be even lower.

The surface of the drywall, it is necessary to protect the fine finish that can withstand moisture. Plasterboard structures will last longer if the room is well ventilated. Constant humidity can destroy any finish. Even antiseptic additives will not save you - they are well washed out with water.

Frame for fixing plasterboard to be made from metal profile. In the humid environment it is important for two reasons: a wooden frame, warp with humidity change. This will inevitably affect the appearance of drywall surfaces. Wood - an attractive place for the fungus. Putrefaction bacteria and mold can reduce the life of the skeleton of wood up to 5-8 years.

Gain seams: a permanent change of humidity in the bathroom, changing the linear dimensions of the material, it becomes a cause of the cracks at the joints plates. This is a nuisance for any finishing of plasterboard - bathroom strengthening joints is important.

Fine finishing: It is important to always seek-waterproof surface finish in the bathroom. This will help a few finishing materials.

Vinyl wallpapersHigh density. Use dense namely - the material, in contrast to the foam vinyl, it is able to form a complete barrier to moisture and will be more easily purified from unavoidable dirt in the room. In the bathroom, adhesively bonded to the PVA glue, rather than ordinary wallpaper paste.

Rubber moisture-protective paint. The texture of the surface after painting semi-gloss finish or matte finish usual. Paint, perfectly cleaned of dirt, good resistance to dry wiping and, if the correct color can be used for decades.

Of course you decide, but to hope for even the ceiling of the moisture-resistant drywall in the bathroom is not worth it. For example, the suspended ceiling, will cost you less and need to do a little less time. In addition, the ceiling in a humid room, you can decorate the PVC panels, which will be very practical and not expensive.