Bathroom finishes - what should they look like?
The bathroom is a very specific room, which carries a considerable functional load. It is here that we wash, wash, wash something, take a bath or a shower, etc. Obviously, the materials used for finishing this room must meet a number of requirements. First, differ by an increased degree of moisture resistance. It's no secret that during the operation of the bathroom, moisture gets to the floor, walls and even the ceiling.
If the moisture resistance of the finishing materials is inadequate, the premise will quickly not take on the most attractive appearance, and you will have to spend money on new repairs on a regular basis.
Secondly, the finish must withstand the impact of aggressive media on it, in particular when using various household cleaners. Thirdly, an indispensable requirement for materials for interior design is their washing and cleaning. Fourth, their resistance to corrosion processes, as well as the formation of fungi and mold, whose reproduction adversely affects human health, is imperative.
Finishing materials for bathroom walls - we make a choice!
Today, the choice of finishing materials for the walls of the bathroom is extremely large, despite the many requirements imposed on them. Modern technologies and special impregnations make it possible to use even wood in interior design of this room. With proper and timely care of it, you can throw aside all doubts and fears about its swelling, deformation and loss of a pristine aesthetic appearance. So, most often before the consumer is the choice between the following wall decoration materials:
- ceramics;
- artificial or natural stone;
- glass;
- plastic;
- metal;
- wood;
- plaster;
- paint.
Each material has its advantages and disadvantages, which should be taken into account. The most common in the design of the walls was ceramic tile, as it is beautiful, convenient to use and does not create problems in the care. Moreover, its cost varies widely, and you can easily find the tiles for your wallet. has also gained popularity in the bathroom with PVC panels , as they are not afraid of moisture and easily tolerate even sharp temperature changes. However, it should be noted that the inside of the plastic is moldy over time, and the white panels turn yellow.
Painting the walls of the bathroom is an old way of decorating them for years. Water-dispersion and latex paints will provide a reliable, moisture-resistant and durable coating, thanks to which on the walls of the room you can depict everything that your heart desires. It should be noted that the paint will not hide all the irregularities and flaws in the walls.
Stone when decorating walls in the bathroom is used quite often, but we should not forget about its considerable weight. For example, thin walls of "Khrushchev" can not withstand such beauty. Experts recommend using this material in combination with others to create certain accents, for example, with wood. Much rarer in the interior of this room is found metal, but the corresponding inserts when decorating walls are widely used in high-tech style. Of course, metal elements must have an anti-corrosion coating.
The glass tile is an original and surprisingly beautiful material, characterized by excellent performance characteristics. Glass not only visually expands the space, but also allows you to create a number of different effects: for example, a coating with a holographic pattern can simulate a water running off the wall. Thus, you have something to choose from, allow the means.
Floor decoration in the bathroom - traditional ceramics or something else?
Finishing the floor in the bathroom is worth paying special attention. Looking at the walls, we appreciate, first of all, the attractiveness of the design and originality of the design and only then think about the longevity of the material and its other properties. Of course, the floor should also be beautiful, but its fit should be approached, guided primarily by security considerations. In the bathroom it should not only be traditionally waterproof, but also non-slip. You should confidently drop his wet feet on him, leaving the bath, and do not be afraid to fall.
The most common flooring material in this room today is ceramic tiles. Wide range of colors, moisture resistance, durability and safety - all this makes it very popular. Is it possible to replace it with something? Of course, you can, but you will have to be prepared for the fact that this alternative will be more problematic in care and maintenance.
Instead of ceramics or porcelain stoneware, for example, you can use an artificial stone for interior decoration. However, it should pay attention to the fact that it must be artificial, since a natural analog is often characterized by fragility, greater weight and the ability to become slippery at the slightest wetting.
The budget option is a flooring of linoleum, but here there are some nuances. Firstly, the use of this coating will require from you an additional floor insulation device. Secondly, most likely, you will have to get special rubber foot mats, since even the most expensive linoleum becomes slippery when wet. Thirdly, the lack of a carefully prepared basis for this material and non-compliance with the rules of its operation often lead to the formation of mold on its surface.
Quite rare, but, nevertheless, is found in the bathroom flooring made of wood .As a rule, it is a laminate, a parquet or a floor board. However, they are suitable for finishing the floor in a room with high humidity only if quality processing with special protective compounds. Wood of valuable tree species, impregnation and several layers of varnish - all this can make the wooden floor in the bathroom durable enough. Specialists recommend purchasing material from the following types of wood:
- teak;
- merbau;
- walnut;
- larch.
Ceiling in the bathroom - durability and practicality
The most common solution for finishing the ceiling in the bathroom is its pre-leveling, puttying, priming and painting. This option is considered quite budgetary and practical. Waterproof paint is able to withstand the onslaught of fumes, sprays, and high temperatures, and in addition, it is represented in a wide range of colors.
However, today more and more popular are suspension, tension, rack and pinion structures. Each of them has its advantages over traditional painting. So, the suspension structure allows to mask the electrical wiring and other communications, to avoid additional costs for leveling the ceiling surface. Its main disadvantage is the reduction in the height of the room by about 10-15 cm.
A perfect solution will be a rack ceiling made of aluminum elements. It is not only easy to install, but also extremely easy to clean. In addition, the rack aluminum ceiling is absolutely not afraid of moisture even in a poorly ventilated bathroom and does not rust over time. A wide range of colors allows you to realize the most unusual design ideas.
Increasingly, the bathroom is decorated with stretch ceilings - fabric or PVC linen, stretched to the frame. Such designs allow you to mount in them point lighting, which looks rather advantageous in the bathroom. However, it is worth considering that the PVC film does not like low temperatures very much.
Obviously, the choice of materials for finishing the bathroom is very wide, even more huge are the possibilities of decorating the premises that they provide. That is why it is so important to make the right choice, because in your bathroom should be comfortable and cozy always.
