When repairing the bathroom you need to take into account a lot of nuances. It should not be forgotten that most of the moisture accumulates in this room and, as a rule, it is not ventilated, i.e.there is simply no air circulation. Therefore, the repair of this part of the apartment should be given special attention. So, every caring owner wants the walls in the bathroom to last long enough and retain an attractive appearance. To do this, first of all, carefully choose the building materials. To date, there is a fairly large range. Therefore, the selection of the material you need should not become an insoluble problem. Consider several options for finishing the walls of the bathroom with your own hands.
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Wall decoration options in the bathroom
Ceramic tiles
This material is probably more often inThis is used to finish the walls in the bathroom. This is facilitated by a number of advantages, the most valuable of which is environmental friendliness and moisture resistance. In addition, tiles in the bathroom on the walls do not burn out and do not change the color and shape, therefore, it is able to retain its original appearance for a long time.
Today on sale it is possible to find a tile with set of color shades, a panel, inserts and ornaments. Different can be the dimensions of the material. So, you can meet both small tiles, size 50 × 50 mm, and large - 650 × 300 mm.
It should be said that facing the walls of the bathroom with tiles is quite a complicated task. Therefore, to get a high-quality result from the first time, if you have not previously had experience of such work, it is recommended to contact professionals. If you want to make the decoration of the walls with your own hands, you should be especially careful with the seams during the work. In particular, to improve the quality of the final result, you need to choose a moisture-resistant grout. It will protect the seams from seepage. In addition, it is necessary to remove all voids under the coating, in which moisture could accumulate, because this, in turn, can lead to the formation of mold.
Plastic panels
This material is also quite often used for finishing the bathroom. Let's note its main advantages:
- It differs in its efficiency and practicality. These panels are quite simple to install. Therefore, they are able to work with even a newcomer.
- Plastic walls in the bathroom are not afraid of temperature fluctuations and unstable humidity level.
- Another undoubted advantage of this material is its ease of maintenance. So, to wash the plastic, you can take a simple rag soaked in a chemical solution. By the way, the same way you can wipe the tile.
It is also worth noting that before the installation of plastic panels there is no need to do wall alignment, which we will discuss below. It is enough only to mount skeleton racks, after which, on top of them, fasten the plastic with simple self-tapping screws. Preliminary, the working surface is covered with a special moisture repellent composition. This will prevent the formation of condensate droplets on the back of the panels. It is also desirable to treat the joints with a sealant. All this will prevent the appearance of mold in the cavities of plastic.
The choice of plastic panels today is quite large, and the assortment is extensive both in texture and color. It is recommended that when choosing not to give preference to panels that are too light.they will gradually fade and turn yellow.
Finishing with ceramic granite
This is one of the most worthy competitors for ceramic tiles. Its cost is higher, but not much. In addition, porcelain stoneware, in some respects, even surpasses the tile. In particular, it is more durable and resilient. In addition, by means of it, it is possible to imitate even different rocks of natural stone. Porcelain is quite durable, this quality is due to its resistance to fluctuations in temperature and moisture. Thus, this is one of the best materials that can be used to successfully finish the bathroom.
Self-adhesive film
This is one of the cheapest methods of wall finishing. Self-adhesive waterproof, so for the bathroom it fits perfectly. To further increase the protection against moisture, it is recommended to treat the joints after gluing with silicone sealant. Today on sale you can find a film that mimics a natural stone or expensive wood. These options look very good on the walls in the bathroom. Photos of examples can be seen below.
Glass tiles
This is quite an attractive material that will look great as a wall decoration in the bathroom. It has many properties that are available for conventional glass, including a flat surface. In addition, he is not afraid of the effects of bacteria and fungi. Using this material, you can simulate a silver or ice surface.
Today on sale you can find a tile with a holographic drawing, which literally "comes to life."In addition, the glass is good in that it visually makes the room larger. The choice of color solutions for this finishing material is now quite large. Of the disadvantages of glass tiles, above all, you need to call a high cost. Therefore, it is often used only as a supplement to ceramic tiles.
Wood cladding
Another option for finishing the walls of the bathroom is the cladding with wood. This is quite expensive finishing material, but it looks very attractive. Therefore it is not surprising that he enjoys such popularity. The main thing before the skin is to impregnate the wood with a special water repellent. Then the tree is varnished. In addition, during installation, it is necessary to align the surfaces and adjust the material to fit.
Such finishing works are rather complicated. Therefore, they must be performed by professionals who know how to use special construction equipment. In general, the process of finishing itself takes quite a long time. Particular attention should be paid to care for the wood surface. As a result, it will be very beautiful and, more importantly, durable skin. Outwardly, such walls look very respectable.
Waterproof paint
You can just take and paint the walls in the bath - it's a relatively cheap option for finishing. Only the paint must be waterproof, which is usually indicated on the bank. As a rule, materials resistant to moisture are marked with a "red duck".
How is the bathroom wall painted? First of all, it is necessary to prepare the working surface well. It is these works that are considered to be the most laborious. They include cleaning the walls from the traces of the old finish and removing materials that do not hold well. In addition, you need to get rid of stains of fat and dust, which may well be present on the wall. Large roughness can be ironed with plaster, and fine - hide neatly with putty. The work surface should be perfectly flat. Otherwise, after painting, any defect will be visible on the wall.
After drying, it is recommended to thoroughly sand the surface. Next, the wall is painted with a brush or roller. The main thing - do not use the bathroom until the paint on the walls is completely dry. For such a finish, you should never use cheap mixes. After all, they can crack and get down. When choosing a paint, you should give preference to one that has a resistance to moisture. Equally important are such properties as environmental friendliness, ease of application and wear resistance. Acrylic and latex paints are the most suitable for these requirements. Sometimes you can find good emulsion mixtures.
Linoleum finish
Those owners of apartments who want to finish bath walls in an unusual way, can use a special linoleum. This option is relatively inexpensive. In addition, to glue this material does not require any special skills and abilities. By the way, the finish can be made the usual linoleum for the floor, but this is only in extreme cases. It is best, of course, to use the material intended for facing the walls in the bathroom.
For the gluing of linoleum any construction adhesive is suitable. Primarily it is necessary to prime the substrate. In addition, all seams need to be sealed. This can be done with hot or cold welding. It is recommended to treat the most problematic areas with a silicone sealant.
Unfortunately, today there is a small selection of drawings that will look good on the wall. Do not use for this purpose linoleum of dark color or with an ornament for "stone", "tree", "marble".Finishing such a material visually makes the space smaller. The room will seem darker, more gloomy. Therefore it is better to choose a linoleum of a light shade or to give preference to other finishing material.
Wall plaster in bathroom
It is known that plastering of walls is carried out before ceramic tiling or painting is done. Nevertheless, plaster is used as an independent way of finishing.
Previously, only cement based mixtures were used. But nowadays it is possible to use ready-made dry formulations, differing in additives and plasticizers. If we compare them with the cement solution, they are, first of all, easier to apply. In addition, dry mixtures are reliable, do not shrink. When the applied plaster dries, there are no cracks and chips that are unpleasant to the eye, which usually spoil the whole appearance. After plastering and priming, the wall can be painted immediately.
Nevertheless, the use of plaster as a finishing material is not without its minuses. In particular, for proper plastering of surfaces, special knowledge and skills are required. Therefore, a person who does not know anything about this will find it difficult to perform these works. If you still master at least the basics of the technique of applying a solution, consisting of several stages, then all the work can be done fairly quickly and without much effort.
Today on the market of building materials you can find several types of plaster mixtures. Including relief, which can hide defects on the walls.
Mosaic finish
The mosaic looks very beautiful in any room. For its production, materials such as ceramics, glass, stone and some others are used. But this option of finishing is one of the most expensive. But if you can afford it, then using a mosaic you can create a truly unique design. Although, you can decorate the already available picture.
Today it is possible to purchase a mosaic that has already been glued to the polymer mesh, which will save you from the need to acquire special knowledge and styling skills. When using such a finishing material, it will simply be necessary to glue the finished sheets onto the work surface in the same way as the laying of ceramic tiles.
Stickers for wall decoration
After finishing works, you can decorate the walls with stickers that add to the interior of the individuality. Patterns for this can be selected already ready or ordered specifically in the printing industry. In any case, the stickers should be moisture resistant, as well as the material on which they are glued. Only then can the original decor last long enough.
Aligning the walls in the bathroom
So, you have decided how to trim the walls of the bathroom. But before this you need to carefully prepare the working surface. First of all, it is recommended to get rid of all the existing irregularities. Works on leveling can be performed by different methods. But before deciding which one to use, it is necessary to clarify the degree of unevenness of the surface.
So, if unevenness is noticeable only in some places, then it's cheaper and easier to use professional gypsum mixes. To do this, you still need a bucket or a basin, as well as several spatulas of different sizes. The amount of water required for cooking depends on the type of mixture purchased. First, the solution is applied to the irregularities with a small spatula. After that, using a spatula larger, it is distributed over the working surface. The level of the wall will not only depend on the amount of the mixture applied, but also on how it will be distributed. For a more thorough alignment, it is recommended to use long and straight objects, for example, flat bars. When the mixture is applied, and properly leveled on the wall, you need to give it time so that it has time to freeze. After that, you should walk on the surface with sandpaper. This will remove unnecessary irregularities, becausethey will remain in any case.
If the walls in the bathroom are so crooked that they have potholes and other visual defects, then it will not be possible to remove the unevenness with plaster. In this case, it is better to "tidy up" the surface with a moisture resistant drywall. For these works, except for the sheets themselves, you will need a metal profile, a hacksaw or scissors, a mass for grouting joints, and various fasteners.
When leveling walls with drywall sheets, it is important to properly install a crate of metal profiles. This stage of work should be given special attention. After all, the final quality of the walls will depend on it. In order to properly install the frame, the building level and the corner are useful. The guides are attached to the work surface using dowels. The sheet of material must lie on the lath so that it is perfectly flat with respect to the floor and to the ceiling.
Hyposcarton on the metal profile is usually fastened by means of self-tapping screws. One sheet will require at least 3-4.The plate can fully be located on the wall. In this case fasteners will be needed more. If one sheet of drywall you are missing, then the material can be cut using a construction knife. To do this, first cut in the top layer, after which the sheet is gently broken, and then the second layer is already cut.
