Tiles for a small bathroom: types and subtleties of choice

Each apartment has a bathroom. It must meet all the requirements of the owners, performing the functions of various purposes. A bathroom is not a simple room where people wash, but something more. In some cases, in this space you can relax and forget about the problems. And, of course, everything should be beautiful and bright. To do this, you need to finish the bathroom so that it was pleasant to be in.

The most acceptable material for bathroom lining is tile. Modern technology has made tiles easy to care for and quite durable. A wide range of this material allows you to "roam" even the most incredible design decisions. In addition, anyone can tiling any bathroom independently.

But before starting the main work, you need to calculate the parameters of the area that will be covered with tiles. You might want to make patterns or make some combination where the tiles will have different sizes. After that, you will decide on specific numbers.

Naturally, each product must meet certain requirements.

• Before buying, you need to look at the ornament, color, compliance with the style decision.
• Take into account the technical aspects - this is abrasion resistance, strength, resistance to chemical attack.For example, it is floor tiles that must be wear-resistant and non-smooth.
• The tile must have the correct shape, be free of chips and fit the required size.

Consider the types of tiles to make the most right choice.

• Tile single firing Suitable for flooring.

• Tile ceramic glazed is suitable only for internal wall cladding (cannot be laid on the floor) and has a double-fired surface.

• Brick tile the most durable. It is she who is used for laying on the floor.

• there is porcelain tile which imitates a stone.

So, you got a tile that you liked. Now it is necessary to supplement the list with the following materials: primer, tile adhesive, spacers (needed to regulate the thickness of the seams), silicone sealant, grout, masking tape, sealing tape for the bathroom.

And a few more tips. Remember that all materials for the bathroom must be moisture resistant.

If you decide to carry out the work yourself, then get all the tools you need (the device for mixing and applying the solution is a notched trowel, a rubber mallet - a hammer with a rubber base). Be sure to buy or borrow from friends tile cutter. And also you will need sandpaper and building level.

The tile is made of clay by roasting. This material is diverse, but is divided into wall and floor.

• Wall mounted must be moisture resistant and hygienic. A smooth, glossy base just meets these requirements.
• Outdoor must be high strength and withstand heavy loads. When you buy this type of ceramic, be sure to pay attention to the icon. It looks like a foot on a black background. And this sign indicates that the tile is high strength.

Previously, tiled floors were used for bathrooms, and there were no other alternatives. Now the range of materials has increased. Therefore, you need to familiarize yourself with other materials.

there is glass tile. Lovers of original solutions may be interested in it. They make it from tempered glass and add silencers to it, which give the tile a certain originality.

Great solution if you choose vinyl (PVC) tile. Plastic tile for the bathroom will be an ideal solution, as it is hygienic and durable. In addition, the material can imitate any natural materials.

Custom structure is used quite often today. It includes tiled volumetric tile. It can be designed for walls and floors.

A large assortment of ceramic tiles is amazing. Therefore, first of all, pay attention on the quality of this material. People living in small apartments choose ceramics. It can be mounted indoors with both a large quadrature and a small one.

Ceramic tiles are distinguished by their wide variety of sizes. It means that it has various shapes and sizes. The most acceptable shapes are rectangle and square. These models are in demand, it is especially good to mount them in a small bathroom.

For interior wall cladding, tiles are used. unglazed and glazed. These models have a very large color gamut.

Despite the impeccable reputation that has been gained over the years, some instances of ceramic tiles should be excluded.This is especially true in cases where the room is not large. For example, buying ceramic tiles of large sizes for a small bathroom, you may encounter installation difficulties.

Large and large tiles will have to be customized or trimmed. And the result will be poor-quality installation, which will catch the eye and spoil the mood.

So pick the tiles like this so that it meets all the requirements of your premises. To do this, you need to draw up a design project.

And remember that often the nominal tile sizes can fluctuate upward. This feature is associated with the quality of the material. Clay firing either narrows or expands.

remember, that lining from the same collection, running in different batches, may vary in terms of format. A difficult situation can be eliminated by choosing a tile so that it has maximum compliance.

Wall cladding is made with tiles of various formats. If you have a small bathroom, it is better to choose more popular sizes for it - this is 30 by 60 cm, but you can also use others: 25x50, 30x45, 20x50, 25x40, 20x30, 20x20, 15x15, 20x10.10x10x10.

In scanty bathrooms, square tiles are used for floor installation (dimensions: 60x60, 33 × 33, 30 × 30, 25 × 25, 20 × 20, 15 × 15, 10 × 10, 48 × 48 cm) or rectangular (dimensions: 40 × 30, 30 × 20, 30 × 15, 20 × 15, 20 × 10 cm).

A tile is installed down, which has non-standard sizes (17x100, 30x60, 20x60, as well as 36.5x12 cm and others), as well as the original look (the style is designed for parquet or wood).

However, common instances are 30x30 cm squares, since it is with the help of such tiles that bathrooms are created that have a classic direction. And most importantly, this performance model looks serious and elegant.

Size 10x10 is popular both for decorating walls and for installing floors. By the way, even an inexperienced master will cope with such tiles (it does not need to be trimmed). Due to its favorable size, this type is in most cases used for cladding small bathrooms.

It is very important when morning hygiene procedures take place in the space where you like to be. The mood for the whole day depends on it. Therefore, the color of the tile itself plays an important role here. Of course, each person has only his most favorite color.

To make the room unusual, we need to properly “decompose” the material. A modern bathroom will look good in a combined decor. In addition, using the game of color, you can expand the room and eliminate the design flaws.

Best used White color. To prevent it from looking too sterile, dilute it with other shades. It can be darker, but you can use monochrome design.

If you want a constant presence of everyday celebration, then elegant color schemes (light green, green, beige pink and others) will suit you. Then the tiled covering will become a fun pattern in your bathroom.

The glossy version will make the room much lighter and more spacious, as the gloss reflects light. If you are interested in the standard option for laying tiles, then you need to lay the tiles in tone (from the dark floor to the light ceiling).

When your bathroom is combined with the toilet, you must act as described above. Nevertheless, we will try to separate the space of the toilet using the color of the tiles. To do this, we finish the toilet area in bright colors, make a dividing wall with a contrasting color and go to the area where the bathroom is. We arrange the screen for the bath to match the floor, and above we lay out the light tile. It will turn out to be a fashionable bathroom.

Small spaces always raise more questions than answers. It is always difficult for Khrushchev to come up with the best option and select materials for it. In the scanty bathroom you can’t get out. If this is the case, do not limit yourself in your choice. Today the market is full of offers. And this fact greatly simplifies the task.

It must be remembered that dark tones narrow, and light tones expand the space. Therefore, focus on monochrome light options starting with white and ending with dark gray, brown, beige and others. Light walls, a ceiling and a dark floor look good.

And further. In a small bathroom, you do not need to use different sizes of tiles, which has a wide variety of colors. A couple of formats and a couple of shades are the best you can use. But if you still don’t know which tile to choose - colorful or monotonous, if you really want something “fun”, there are no definite rules.

Next, the question itself arises, which tile is better for a small room: large or small. It also depends on the design and your taste. A small tile should be monophonic so that it does not “clutter up” the space due to the variety of colors.

Moreover, it will subsequently be easier to mount. And the grout in this case should be matched to the tone of the tile.

First of all, it is necessary to decide: to make a bathroom combined with a toilet, or to share. If you remove the partition, then expand the space. You can also add squares by eliminating the walls in the corridor. The bathroom door should open outward.

Then you can start other work.

• You need to start from the floor. In order to do everything right, it is advisable to lay a “warm floor” system under the tile. So you provide heat and waterproofing.

• Before installing the tiles, you must plaster the surface of the walls and apply a high-quality primer.

• The same manipulations must be carried out, if you are going to tile the ceiling. Otherwise, install a stretch film with a mirror effect.

• If you have a very small space, then install a shower, instead of a bath. And if you like to bask in the bathroom, then buy and install a small corner model.

• To save space, choose a semicircular washbasin for installation, and the toilet tank can be built into the wall, or you can buy a corner tank.

• To maximize the placement of things in a small room, use vertical space. Equip the gel shelves on the sides of the bathtub, and hanging shelves will solve the problem of towel placement.

• Better use integrated light sourcesbut not a hanging chandelier.

Tiles laid out as follows will expand the space.

In the next video, you will learn some tips to consider when choosing ceramic tiles for the bathroom.