Mosaic in the bathroom: photo, design ideas

Looks good and perfect mosaic in the interior of the bathroom. Such colorful decoration is not only decorative but also practical, fully meets the conditions of this room and is able to significantly transform the interior of the bathroom. With the help of the mosaic you can realize a variety of unusual design solutions, as well as personal ideas for decorating the bathroom.

Mosaic versions for bathroom

Traditionally, the floor and walls in the bathroom are claddedceramic tiles. It is possible to bring bright notes to the interior or radically transform this room with the help of various types of mosaic - this coating is ideally combined with the water theme and the interior of the bathroom. For this, the following types of finishing material are used:

1. Traditional ceramic tile, which is suitable for facing flat surfaces. It is laid out mosaic for the bathroom according to the technology of laying this material. Currently, the interiors of bathrooms are popular combination of tiles with mosaic elements( in the form of edges, inserts, borders, etc.).
2. A ready tile-mosaic, which, unlike tile, is sold not by individual elements, but by modules of various sizes from small parts on flexible mesh or paper basis. With the help of such mosaic blocks, it is easy to revet any interior objects, as well as hard-to-reach areas where conventional piece tiles can not be laid. This type of decoration for its decorative features is much superior to conventional tile coating, while retaining all the functional advantages of the material.

To create a mosaic use elements of a variety of shapes, including:

• round;
• square;
• is oval;
• diamond-shaped;
• rectangular.

The most popular elements of the square shape mosaic, they are manufactured in various sizes - 1x1, 2x2, etc. The smaller the constituent elements, the more accurate the color reproduction of the image as a whole can be achieved in the picture from the mosaic.

Advantages of finishing the bathroom mosaic

With the help of various types of mosaic tiles for the bathroom it is possible to decorate the curved surfaces so popular in modern interiors - niches, arches and columns, partitions, and also to achieve various decorative effects, including to streamline the surface,smooth out the sharp and right angles, create the necessary smooth lines.

The advantages of design of a bathroom with mosaic include:

• high aesthetics - this kind of cladding provides a wide range of possibilities for decorating different surfaces;
• quality protection of walls in bathroom, floor, etc.from the effects of moisture, as well as aggressive detergents;
• practicality - such a bathroom finish favorably features high strength, wear resistance and durability of the mosaic coating.

Even small fragments of the mosaic in the bathroom can largely adjust the interior of the room.

Mosaic coating materials

For the finishing of the bathroom, various types of mosaic covering are traditionally used, among them:

• glass mosaic - this material is one of the most popular for finishing the bathroom. Glass tiles are waterproof and are traditionally used for finishing rooms with a high humidity regime - swimming pools, saunas and bathhouses. Such a mosaic will perfectly fit into the interior of the bathroom, as it is quite practical in operation and looks very impressive. Glass for the mosaic goes through a special heat treatment, characterized by high moisture resistance, strength and durability, resistant to household chemicals( detergents and cleaning agents), to temperature changes, and mechanical damage. The mosaic coating of this material is easy to maintain, its service life is almost unlimited. A wide range of glass tiles for mosaics is available in a variety of colors, textures and transparency;
• smalt is a man-made material traditionally used to compose mosaic panels - opaque matte pieces of a mixture of glass with a variety of additives. To achieve various visual effects in the manufacture of smalt glass powder mixed with various additives - cadmium, selenium, as well as mother of pearl. The advantages of smalt include the saturation of hues( the technology of manufacturing this finishing material allows you to get monochrome tones, as well as with smooth transitions) and a unique glow effect from the inside, high strength and durability, resistance to various abrasive and detergents. Smalta is suitable for areas with increased abrasion - a mosaic of this material cladding the floor, bathroom and washbasin. As flaws of smalt, one can note the uneven surface of the elements, the chipped edges and, accordingly, the laboriousness of laying in a mosaic, and also a fairly high cost;
• ceramic mosaic - a natural finishing material, which is traditionally used for finishing bathrooms. Mosaic ceramic coating perfectly tolerates temperature changes and increased humidity of the bathroom, it is distinguished by its durability and resistance to aggressive chemicals. Thanks to the wide assortment of porous ceramics, as well as special low-porous ceramics, it is not difficult to choose a finishing material of various textures and shades to create different coatings in the bathroom interior - matt and glossy, with relief patterns, as well as mosaic patterns;
• mirror mosaic tile( from small pieces of mirror glass with treated edges) looks very original in the bathroom room, while smoothing slightly uneven surface of the walls, visually brightens and expands the space;
• metal mosaic made of steel or brass plates, which are attached to a rubber or plastic base, looks quite creative and attractive. Given the susceptibility of corrosion to metal in conditions of high humidity, the use of material for finishing the bathroom is limited;
• mosaic made of natural stone - due to the high moisture resistance and strength of this material, it is quite in demand as a floor covering in the bathroom. Widely used to create a mosaic in the bathroom marble, tuff and travertine - these materials are easy to handle, less common jasper, onyx and granite. To make the finishing material, the stone, taking into account the natural pattern, is carefully ground and polished, giving the mosaic elements the desired shape. Thus, with the help of natural stone, you can create an exclusive and unique mosaic covering in the bathroom interior. The stone mosaic on the floor of the bathroom thanks to its rounded form has a massage effect;
• mosaic PVC - a budgetary version of the finishing material, which by many parameters is not inferior to natural analogues. Plastic coating is resistant to mechanical damage and moisture, hypoallergenic, characterized by high wear resistance. The mosaic of PVC advantageously differs in a variety of shades and textures, and is also easily mounted. It's easy to take care of such a coating - with proper care it will last several decades;
• other materials for creating mosaics - for example, glass elements in combination with pieces of aventurine, fastened with a glass paste, as well as tiled porcelain tiles, wooden mosaic.

When choosing the material for the flooring with mosaic, you should pay attention to such a factor as the coefficient of sliding resistance - for the dry floor, its lowest value( R9) will fit, for the wet surfaces, for safety reasons, choose a higher figure.

Mosaic mosaic ways

There are various options for using mosaics in the interior of the bathroom - this coating is suitable for full or partial decoration of walls, floors and even the ceiling, facing different surfaces( shells, lockers, etc.), creating inserts, bright accents, a variety of frames and borders, fragments of the surface with a variety of laid out patterns, patterns and ornaments. In addition, the mosaic can be combined with a traditional tiled coating - its use will significantly revitalize the overall picture and give the bathroom interior a special charm. For small bathrooms it is recommended to choose a mosaic and a tile in one tone, thus it is possible to use combinations of various invoices of a plate material.

In the fragments of the mosaic you can combine several similar shades of the same color, making a smooth transition from light to dark, as well as playing on contrasts. This finishing material provides ample opportunities to compose a variety of compositions with different color accuracy - depending on the size of the individual elements of the mosaic.

There are several basic ways to decorate a bathroom with mosaic:

1. If you wish and if finances permit, you can decorate the bathroom with a solid mosaic covering of walls or floor.
2. Various combinations of lining are widely used - for example, in the form of partial finishing of fragments of the wall surfaces with mosaic to a certain height level, and also by tiling certain functional areas in the bathroom room.

By combining tiles and mosaics, it is possible to significantly reduce the cost of lining various surfaces of the bathroom, as well as create an original and unique interior. In this case, it is easy to achieve various decorating effects and visual correction of the room:

• to mosaic the screen for a bath - monochrome or with laid out patterns. This decoration is perfectly combined with the facing of the walls with the same mosaic to the level of the screen height;

• create a mosaic frame( frame) for the mirror - for such design it is recommended to use contrasting tones of the mosaic in relation to the color of the walls. At the same time, it is required that the shades of the mosaic frame as a whole are harmoniously combined with the color scheme of the decor of the bathroom room;
• decorate the apron for a separate area of ​​the mosaic room - for example, trim the fragment between the sink and the mirror, or part of the wall from the washbasin to the ceiling;
• using a mosaic tile mosaic niche in the bathroom, as well as built-in shelves - this decor will look very attractive;
• frame the window opening - the frame around the perimeter of the mosaic, as well as the slopes of the window will give the construction additional resistance to moisture. With this method, with a sufficient width of the mosaic frame, you can visually increase the window opening;
• to decorate in various ways the floor in the bathroom with inserts - in the form of separate fragments, chess alternation, laying the mosaic carpet in the frame of the tiled floor. For lining surfaces of complex shapes( for example, steps or laying a picture on the floor with a transition to the wall) it is convenient to use small mosaic elements;
• zoning room - for example, in the bathroom of a small area opposite the door, it is advisable to mount a large mirror on the wall, on each side of which to arrange a mosaic covering of various themes with overlapping shades;
• mosaic different designs of small areas or elements of complex shape( boxes with plumbing, partitions, columns).

With the help of a mosaic it is easy to glaze various surfaces in the bathroom, including complex shapes, while achieving excellent results in decorating and harmonious combination of various interior details.

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