Bathroom decoration with tiles: options, zoning

In order to reliably protect the walls in the bathroom from moisture,put on them a protective coating, which will be high-quality and aesthetic. A very popular and popular option is ceramic tiles.

A wide range of tiles from tiles is simply amazing, so it's hard to make your choice.

When choosing a tile, you must consider the following details:

1. Consider the size of the tile depending on the area of ​​the bathroom.
2. Stop by choosing a collection of tiles where there will be floor and wall tiles.
3. Buy the required quantity of material or order it, if the selected option is not available. We recommend ordering a single tile, because even the tiles of one series can sometimes differ slightly from each other.
4. Choose a bathroom fixture, but its color should be different from the color of the tile and advantageously emphasize it.

Because all the bathrooms are diverse and in size, shape, and ceramic tile also has a wide range of variations.

The choice of ceramic tile size depends entirely on the area of ​​the bathroom. For example, a large space allows you to combine different tiles with marble columns, and you can also use mosaic tiles with some pattern in the interior, or create a unique pattern.

Ceramic tiles are produced in various sizes, which allows you to choose the right tile to ensure harmony in the bathroom.

The width of the wall, also plays a huge role, so that the tile closes it all, and it does not have to make a cut edge, it will break the composition of aesthetics. Very nice look even rows of ceramic tiles, if they include about 6 tiles horizontally and vertically. That's why choosing a tile size is a very crucial moment.

Bathrooms in new modern houses are usually large enough. The bathtub can also be combined with a bathroom, which will significantly increase its size. Therefore, in such cases, it will be more appropriate to use large tiles.

Also worth taking note of a very important indicator of tile - it's porosity. If this parameter is high, then the quality of the product will be worse.

In the tile you can easily make special holes and hang a shelf or mirror.

After evaluating the tile, depending on the main characteristics, you can proceed to the selection of its color shades and textures, relying on your own taste.

The bathroom should be harmonious. The best option is to use a tile for a bathroom from one manufacturer and one collection. Also, companies for the production of ceramic tiles offer a wide range of color scales, which are combined into a single composition.

Therefore, the choice of color will not be difficult. That the interior looked more organically, it is necessary to consider also color of sanitary technicians. Everything should be done in one style and combined with each other. After all, the range of sanitary ware is also very large, so rely on your own taste.

You can buy the tile in any construction shop where you will be told about all its main characteristics.

There are several factors that affect the price of ceramic tiles:

• tile manufacturing country;
• brand popularity;
• material and dimensions of tiles;
• decorative inserts, mosaic.

You should also take into account a few points:

• tiles in the bathroom will delight your eyes for many years.
• determine the design of the room;it will not be superfluous to consult with a specialist in order to better equip the bathroom and make it cozy and functional.
• calculate the number of tiles for the bathroom so you do not have to buy it.

Ceramic tiles have a high stiffness in all respects. So, the facing tile is very strong and even superior in its characteristics to cement.

The tile manufacturer takes into account the conditions under which it will be used. For example, the floor in the bathroom should be roughened, so as not to fall. Tiles for walls and floors have good protection from the effects of chemicals that are present in detergents.

Floor tiles are characterized by a greater thickness. After all, the load on the floor is much greater than on the walls. Tiles for walls, on the contrary, are used in smaller sizes, so that it is better fixed and served for years. And for strength, the floor tile has more dimensions of the tile area.

Also do not forget about slipping. To prevent it, the surface of the tile is additionally processed. Texture gives the tile a floor for relief and can decorate the picture, if any.

In appearance, you can determine the quality of the tiles. It should have the same clear dimensions, correct angles and a flat front surface. An additional advantage is the corrugation on the back side. After all, it contributes to the fact that ceramic tiles are better and faster connected to the floor.

Customers usually choose white plumbing because it fits perfectly into any color range of tiles. Although it is possible to show more imagination and create an original combination of different colors:

• blue with pink,
• green with red,
• blue with orange.

The most advantageous are pastel colors. With bright saturated colors, you should behave very carefully, because they can be used only to arrange accents, in addition to the basic light colors. If you make the entire bathroom room in a saturated color, then you will feel uncomfortable.

Designers often use a combination of tiles for the bathroom, which allows you to split the entire space into several zones.

There are several ways of zoning:

• Ceramic tile acts as the main background, and the inserts help in decorating the floor and walls. Here you can use different colors and sizes of tiles.

• Mosaic allows you to place the main accents in the interior. It can be made of different materials: ceramic, glass or natural stone.

• Combined way of laying tiles, which combines different directions. For example, horizontal and vertical laying, rhombuses and brickwork.

Zoning space in the bathroom has many pluses. Let's name some of them:

• possibility to decorate an interior with the help of visual effects;
• the ability to make the design more interesting and functional;
• significant savings in money for repairs( in the case of combining bathroom and toilet).

All ceramic tiles are divided into floor and wall. The difference lies in the fact that the floor tile has additional qualities that guarantee a long period of its operation. It is particularly strong, more durable and can withstand enormous loads.

Therefore, for flooring, you should only use floor tiles, because this is its purpose. It is possible to use it for the wall, but it will cost you much more. So for facing walls, get only a wall tile.

In turn, wall tiles are characterized by lower density and hardness compared to floor tiles. This allows you to quickly trim the tiles during the installation, if necessary. This will greatly simplify the process of laying the tiles.

Bathroom decoration with tiles has many ways:

• original placement of color inserts;
• borders and decors in one color scheme;
• variety in the methods of applying ceramic tiles.

Therefore it is very difficult to find identical bathrooms: at least a small detail, but will differ.

Among the classic ways that are used to lay tiles in the bathroom, it should be noted:

• basic is the simplest and most popular way. Its essence lies in the fact that the tile is stacked one under one simple parallel rows. This method is very economical, because there are a minimum of moves;

• diagonal is the most complicated way of laying. With its help you can visually expand the room, hide the shortcomings of uneven walls, create a unique pattern. The disadvantages include the fact that for the installation should be done a lot of moves, and each plate should have the same size, no errors are allowed;

• staggered is a two-color combination that fits in the basic way or diagonal. Color shades can be varied, rely entirely on your taste;

• to the at a glance - simple and quick laying is easy. Excellent for tiles with errors in size, because it completely conceals this flaw. The tile arrangement resembles a brick laying: each successive row is shifted by half of the previous one.

Today, consumers are increasingly choosing ceramic tiles in 3D format for the design of a voluminous and colorful interior. This type of tile allows you to create very dynamic pictures. On the ceiling you can create your own cloudy sky, use a tile on the floor that imitates a natural stone or wood, and on the walls you can create a colorful order of the sun. All this became a reality with 3D tiles.

More and more people want to create a unique interior in their bathroom with the help of modern technologies, because traditional ceramic tiles can no longer fully satisfy their requirements.

Tiles in 3D format have the same fine parameters as tiled, but only in the aesthetic sense pushes it to the background.

Tiles with the effect of 3D graphics combines, in addition to tiles, also carbon fiber. It is this film that produces a 3D image effect.

3D tile has many advantages:

• durability, because the service life is about 30 years;
• hygiene - it does not form a fungus, and microbes are not retained;
• good resistance to heavy loads: can withstand weight of 200 kg per 1 square.m;
• high resistance to chemicals;
• its surface is anti-slip, which plays a huge role for floor tiles;
• perfectly performs waterproofing.

But in addition to all the above advantages, tiles in 3D format have also minor drawbacks:

• use is only possible in the premises, it is strictly forbidden to use it in open spaces;
• does not cut the tile, because it is not intended for mechanical interventions.

When choosing a 3D tile, consider that it must perform all the functions of ceramic tiles:

• serve as a decoration for the decor of the bathroom;
• emphasize the advantages of the interior and hide the errors in it.

Very interesting is the combination of 3D tiles and 3D floors.

In small bathrooms try the not to use bright color schemes, because they visually further reduce the room .

Do not use a lot of accessories, it's also bad for the small bathroom space. And in large rooms, you can safely experiment with color, and with decorative accessories.

You will need tiles, smooth and clean walls, glue with silicone or double-sided scotch.

Before starting the installation, you must finish all the work to establish the highlights, for which do not forget to purchase the guides. Then the fixing of the tiles will be carried out on the guides themselves. There must be a gap between the tiles so that the pattern is even.

If you do not use additional lighting, then the tiling is done directly on the walls, the gaps should also be made. Then they should be cleaned with a transparent sealant.

Before you make a purchase, you need to calculate the required amount of material. First you need to measure the total area of ​​the cladding. Make a calculation of how many tiles you need to purchase for 1 square.meter. Remember that the tile needs a pruning, and do not divide it, but count it as a whole unit.

Just buy the right amount of tiles, since each batch can have a slightly different shade. And it will be very difficult to buy. Also the purchase by parts is usually much more expensive.

Wall and floor finish in the bathroom, using a ceramic tile, will allow you to get a wonderful result and create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. A huge range of colors and size will help you to realize any design ideas.