Finishing a bathroom with tiles: features and design options

The time has come to repair the apartment. What to do with the living quarters - you already know, since it is quite easy to find acceptable options for them. But what kind of finish to apply in the bathroom - this question is not easy to answer for various reasons. Someone is too small, while someone is too big. In any case, first you need to choose the material with which you will decorate the walls and floor. It must be moisture resistant and wear resistant. Of course, the choice should fall on ceramic tile.

First you need to consider that ceramic tiles are a very suitable option for decorating the bathroom. Its installation will not cause much trouble, and a person who does not have experience in this matter can handle such work.

Today, a large number of products are produced that differ in quality of execution. Someone selects samples from well-known manufacturers, someone prefers to choose products easier. therefore bathroom decoration may be different. It all depends on the completeness of the wallet, preferences and taste.

Bathrooms also have various dimensions. The area of ​​the room and its color scheme should be in harmony. In the "Khrushchev" all rooms are very small, which means that you need to choose light colors that visually increase the space.

In a large room there is where to roam. Therefore, everything will depend on the desire of the owners. Someone wants to have a bathroom, which is lined with black tiles with light splashes, while someone prefers only snow-white shades.They emphasize the purity of thoughts and the world.

Do not use the red color scheme in a small room. If you still want super-screaming shades, then select a white tile with a red pattern, for example, with large colors. Red borders will also look good on a white background.

When you come to the store, your inexperienced eyes cannot immediately determine the best samples. All collections seem equally beautiful and of high quality. This is especially true when the products have glossy surfaces. All of them shimmer and shine, and your attention becomes distracted. Therefore, doubts begin. And this leads to the wrong choice. In order not to be mistaken, adhere to the following rules.

• Do not trim the walls of the bathroom with tiles that are designed for the floor. And, on the contrary, it is impossible to lay fragile tiles intended for wall decoration on the floor. On the floor, thin wall tiles simply crack under load, and a heavy floor will not adhere well to the walls.

• No need to choose too thick a high-strength tile in a very small toilet space. There are not many people living in a scanty apartment so that your expensive tile will quickly crack and wear out. Why pay extra money for excessive wear resistance, if you can choose samples thinner and, therefore, cheaper.

• You should not save money when it comes to purchasing tiles. It is better to buy two or three samples more than you calculated in advance. Anything can happen during installation. A piece of product may crack or break. Here the fallback will come in handy.

Of course, high-quality performance of products should also be on top. therefore do not save on trifles and at the same time consider the following.

All piece products must match diagonally and in size. To check the coincidence of the parameters, you need to selectively take a couple of tiles from the party, and then fold them together with the front side. If you see discrepancies, then it is better to refuse to buy. Incidentally, when smooth, glossy surfaces are superimposed on each other, there should also not be free space between them (both high-quality samples seem to “stick” to each other). If you notice flaws, then the surface is not the best quality.

Remember to check the product for cracks. To do this, turn the front of the sample into the light. The presence of "cobwebs" is a marriage. Tiles are usually laid in wet rooms.

Try to buy the right amount of tiles right away. Do not do this in parts, because products from the same collection may differ slightly from each other in shades and even in size. And that's why. When one consignment ends, another is brought. In factories, changes in product quality often occur due to raw materials or a change in manufacturing technology. There is no guarantee that another batch will not be executed subject to some changes.

For complete confidence in the choice, you also need to rely on the advice of specialists with many years of experience. So, the general rules will be as follows.

• To visually “stretch” the space, borders should be laid in a vertical way, and not horizontal. So, the owners of small rooms should choose rectangular products.
• To get a "high ceiling", make vertical masonry, and place decorative elements at the level of view. Therefore, it is worth purchasing also decorative products.
• The toilet is better to use neutral or cold shades. Therefore, you need to buy products that will have a white or light blue color scheme.
• When you start mounting the tiles on the wall, it is better to use horizontal masonry. The walls so finished will significantly increase the visual height of the ceiling. Therefore, purchase a rectangular tile.

Tiling provides unlimited possibilities for using your imagination. The main thing is that some general rules are followed here. For example, if you decide to use several colors at once, then for decoration you need to choose only one color, from which you need to “push off”. Each new shade should differ from the previous one by about 30-40%. But what kind of tones you choose, darker or lighter, everything will depend on your desire.

Note Before combining the colors, you need to determine the texture of the products you have chosen (it can vary greatly in quality, performance, and shape). And if you decide to combine different textures and color schemes, then try not to overdo it in this matter.

So, in order not to get confused, you need to consider all the details in order.

His choice is one of the main issues. Perhaps the options offered to you below will help you decide on it.

• Black and white contrast looks very good. Always elegant and beautiful. Just consider the area of ​​space. The larger it is, the more formatted the drawing should be.

• Design execution is a combination of monophonic tile (neutral) and photo panel. The picture may be different. It can be ordered individually. And what will it be - you choose. For example, you can even decorate a wall with a tile on which your image will be.

• The large toilet looks good combination of shades of the same color orientation. This design will add volume to the room.

• Anyone who is used to fun and joy can use a bold combination of bright colors. Associated furniture and plumbing devices should be white in this case.

• Try decorating the walls with monotonous ceramics and just add some bright elements (inserts can be arranged in small groups). So you get a chaotic pattern.

• An option that suits creative people - This is a patchwork (the connection in the order of the geometry of patterns, lines and colors).

Now we will consider separately combinations that are suitable for rooms of different sizes.

• For a small space. A rational approach is needed here, so we choose only light shades. The tile must have a glossy surface. The floor is tiled with a matte effect, in color it should be in harmony with the walls and ceiling. It’s best to make a smooth transition from the dark bottom to the light top.

• For the toilet, which is combined with the bathroom. Three colors can be used here. It is also possible to visually separate the zones in which the bathroom and the toilet are located - using color this maneuver is quite feasible. For example, we separate the toilet area with a light tile, and decorate the space where the bathroom is with tiles of darker shades. In the same design, we make out the floor, where we arrange the transition to the wall for about 1-3 tiles.

• For spacious bathrooms. Here you can apply your wildest ideas. Color options can vary from light shades to very dark and even black.

A very important point that should be taken into account when designing. People almost always choose tiles that are produced in the same enterprise. And this is logical. Each factory uses certain technologies and raw materials. It is because of this that the texture of different ceramic samples differs significantly in composition and design.

As a result, if you use different textures, the wall lining will not be completely harmonious. However, there are tricks here that will help make this combination quite acceptable.If the products will have a certain similarity and move from one species to another, then this "union" will be very successful.

To do this, apply the finish, which consists of three types of tiles. You can also combine matte and glossy surfaces, but each option should be considered separately. For example, make the floor matte and the walls glossy. Also, with the help of a matte layer, a separate curly selection is made on the wall or on the floor. If you decide to apply this solution, then Use different shades of tiles.

And some more details about combination of embossed and smooth tiles. The 3D effect in the tile pattern is very modern. Light and shadows do their job and give the picture dynamism and volume. With such an unusual combination, you definitely do not overload the space with volume.

The perfect combination gives tiles of different shapes. These species are stacked either randomly or in a certain order. It should be noted here that the implementation of such an ornament requires some preparation. As a result of the efforts, your space will acquire an elegant look.

Tiles of different sizes, laid out in a certain order, always stand out among other examples. This layout will look perfect if the products will not significantly differ from each other. For a greater effect, play with the color scheme.

People like to experiment. As a result of various combinations, very attractive interiors are obtained. Ceramic tiles are no exception. Consider the variations in the performance of different combinations.

• Wood gives comfort and warmth to the room, and tile, on the contrary, is cold. With the union of these elements, we get cleanliness, order and rustic comfort. With the right selection of colors will come out quite organically.

• Moisture-proof wallpapers always look great. When a combination of tiles and wallpaper occurs, it turns out pretty cozy. The only caveat: wallpaper should be glued to the walls in a place where there will be no excessive humidity. To make the combination most acceptable, combine the wallpaper and the tile in such a way: a tile of simple form without a pattern will look good against the background of bright floral patterns that adorn the wallpaper.

• If the tile, on the contrary, has very bright shades and patterns, then Wallpaper should be plain and light.

• The combination of painted walls and walls, decorated with ceramicswill save a little. Tiles of any shape and size are suitable here. Only use high quality waterproof paint.

• Porcelain tile is durable and strong. This is what distinguishes it from ordinary tiles. In addition, this material is distinguished by a very impressive size and quality factor compared to tiles. If you combine tiles and porcelain tiles, you can create a certain mood and select each zone in the room individually.

• The space can be supplemented with decorative panels. Their combination with ceramic tiles will look pretty good. Mirror tabs are a great addition. For these purposes, natural marble is also well suited (can be replaced with artificial).

• And finally, the mosaic. The most effective and expensive combination. The layout can be any. From panels to plain colors. The mosaic is also decorated with a frame from an additional tile. In a small room, this combination will look better if it is done in the same color style.

Tiled decoration of a room is present in almost every home. Fortunately, the market has a wide variety of products that give free rein to designers and ordinary people. Modern ceramics are more and more reminiscent of art, and the use of various colors and textured patterns makes this process exciting.

First you need to spend high-quality floor screed. To do this, use beacons that allow you to determine the correct horizontality. After pouring the solution, at least 4 weeks should pass, and only after that you can proceed to the next stage.

On the finished surface you must make markup and choose a styling method. We mark up with a cord, level and tape measure.

Then we proceed to more serious work. To do this, spread the glue and “beat” it with a special nozzle, which is attached to the drill (you can take a construction mixer). In order not to make a mistake in the dosage, we dilute a small amount. After mixing the glue, wait about 10 minutes. During this time, all additives will properly dissolve.

The finished mixture is applied to the surface. Its perimeter should not exceed 1 square. m Using a larger surface will lead to the fact that you do not have time to lay the tiles, as the mixture quickly begins to harden.

On the applied base we lay the tile, press it in, check the level. The surface should not have deviations. In order for each sample to lie correctly and evenly, the distance between them must be fixed with plastic crosses (usually they are sold together with tiles). If you need to cut a piece from the tile, then this can be done using a grinder or tile cutter.

The surface is left to dry completely for 2-3 days. Walking on it is not recommended at this time.

We clear the finished plane from excess solidified mixture and grout the seams. What color the grout will be - you decide. When it hardens, remove its excess with a damp cloth.

Now consider the styling methods.

• There is a traditional method. It does not require special training. Still this type of laying visually increases the space well. Here you can apply a combination of different shades and get such patterns: in the form of straight lines, a chessboard as an ornament, in the form of cross lines or a kaleidoscope.

• Diagonal installation of products helps to hide subtle irregularities. If you choose a drawing in the form of a chessboard, then such flaws become completely invisible. However, be prepared in this case to overspending the material.

• Where a high surface load is provided, apply styling with offset. It provides for the lack of clear angles.

• The herringbone method is good for rectangular ceramics. If you have a room with the wrong layout, then it will look perfect. For walls, you can apply a variety of formats.

• Irregular pattern or modular mesh method provides for the laying of products that have different sizes and colors. This method is inconvenient in that it requires a careful approach, fitting of individual samples and preliminary calculation.

• And there is also a “non-standard” type of tile installation. It is often used by designers. It provides for the application of several methods of laying tiles in one room at once.

Of course, it is better to see once than hear a hundred times. Therefore, it would be nice to see ready-made examples, and only then apply them at home during the repair.

• Many often mount rectangular tiles on the walls. Horizontal masonry visually makes the room wider, vertical layout significantly narrows the room and makes it taller.

• An excellent solution is laying the tiles in the form of guide strips. A tile of a different color, laid in the form of stripes, helps the look “glide” along the walls, and this effect emphasizes the individual approach to the decoration of the room.

• Classics of performance are white tones. This direction is chosen by successful and confident people.

• Dark shades they are used a little less often, but this makes them the most attractive for those who love personality.Typically, these options are used in large rooms. Only wealthy people can afford to arrange a strict and solemn atmosphere in all corners of their home.

• Diagonal tile laying - this is a rarity, and all because this process is very difficult and time-consuming. However, this type of toilet space decoration is amazing.

• Looks pretty good marine theme. Sand and various shades of blue create the impression of a general mood, which is present in a marine orientation. Usually in this way they decorate rooms that combine the toilet area and the bathroom area.

• Anyone who strives for excellence in everything can apply for decoration brown shades. If they are diluted in white, it will turn out quite stylishly and presentably.