When planning a bathroom renovation, you should take seriously the process of planning its interior. Today, different materials are used to decorate this room. They allow you to create different design options. The choice of style, materials and colors depends on the dimensions of the room and the taste preferences of the owners of the house.
Before starting work, you need to consider fashion trends and expert recommendations on creating a bathroom design. Modern bathroom finishes will be discussed next.
Design project
Considering the options for finishing the bathroom (photo can be viewed further), you should study fashion trends and create your own design project. Expert advice should be considered. This will allow you to plan the interior of the bath in a way that will be convenient for the owners of the house.
Modern fashion trends endow the bathtub with clear lines. In this case, you can combine different styles. Not indoorsthere should be nothing more. The main stylistic direction in creating the interior is minimalism. Interior elements should be beautiful and at the same time as meaningful as possible.
There are several options to consider when choosing a style. The choice should be made in accordance with the preferences of the owners of the house. In this case, you can apply different finishes. This allows you to realize the most daring fantasies, creating an interesting, original interior.
All elements of the interior should be in harmony, merging into a single image. At the same time, it is not necessary to adhere to established stylistic canons. You can combine different elements that allow you to create an original image. This allows you to emphasize the individuality of the owners.
Considering the options for finishing the bathroom with tiles (photos are presented below), paint and other materials, you need to create several design projects. Then choose the most successful type of interior. When creating a design project, you need to make a floor plan with clear dimensions. All interior elements must be properly positioned in free space. This is a mandatory step in creating the interior of the room. You shouldn't hurry. Perhaps, in a few weeks, the ideas of the owners of an apartment or house about the design of a bathroom will change. Every detail needs careful thought.
Preparing the base
When studying the options for finishing a small bathroom, the photo of which can be seen below, or a large room, you need to pay attention to the quality preparation of the base. Walls, whatevertype of materials, must be even. They must be free of defects, cracks, etc.
You can prepare the walls before finishing by applying plaster or installing drywall. The first option is more expensive. Also, the application of plaster requires more time. But this type of finish practically does not reduce the usable area of the room.
When installing drywall, it is possible to complete all the work quickly and at minimal cost. However, the area of the room will be significantly reduced. For each wall, this figure will be at least 6 cm. Therefore, this method is not suitable for small bathrooms. It is also worth considering that heavy shelves and mirrors cannot be mounted on drywall walls. To do this, you first need to install embeds.
When choosing the option of finishing a small bathroom with tiles (photos show all kinds of design examples) or other materials, you need to take into account the microclimate of this room. It's damp and warm here. Therefore, materials must be resistant to moisture. Fungus and mold should not develop on them.
It is worth considering that cement-based plaster is used for such premises. The composition of the materials should include special antiseptics that will prevent the development of the fungus. If drywall will be used, it must also be moisture resistant.
Using tiles
Most existing types of finishes involve the use of ceramic tiles. This material differs in weightbenefits. The existing options for finishing the bathroom with tiles (photos will help you decide on the design) are varied. Such popularity of the material is explained by its resistance to moisture and high decorative qualities.
Ceramic tiles are hygienic. It is easy to wash. In this case, you can use any detergent. The finish will be durable. She is not afraid of temperature changes, heating, etc. Also, a large selection of textures, dimensions, shapes and colors allows you to create the best design for the bathroom.
Ceramic tiles are different and maintainability. If one or more trim elements are damaged, new fragments are simply installed in their place. Therefore, it is better to purchase material with a margin.
Most modern interiors are designed using ceramic tiles. In this case, you can combine its different types. Available in bright and pastel colors. The surface of the plates can be smooth or textured. Installation of this material can be done by yourself.
It is worth noting that the options for finishing the bathroom with tiles can be varied. This material is suitable for wall and floor decoration. Also, podiums for baths are laid out of it, partitions are finished. The tile can even be mounted on drywall.
The disadvantage of this material is its high cost. The more beautiful, more unusual the design of the plates, the more expensive this material will be. Therefore, many owners are considering otherbathroom design options.
Recommendations for choosing tiles
Considering the existing options for finishing the bathroom with tiles, it should be said that with its help you can create an unusual, stylish interior. The fact is that today there are a huge number of varieties of this material. Tiles vary in size. There is a tiny mosaic type tile. The size of its sides may not exceed 1 cm. It is laid out on the entire wall or only small inserts are made. In addition to the square shape, there are other types of tile mosaics. It can be round, as well as different shapes.
Small varieties of tiles can have a side size of 5-6 cm. This finish will look good as inserts into the main pattern. When choosing options for finishing a small bathroom with tiles, this option should be considered as the preferred one. Small tiles allow you to visually expand the space. They should be light in color and have a glossy surface. Bright, saturated colors are suitable as inserts.
Medium-sized tile is the most common material for bathroom decoration. It can be used for both walls and floors. They differ in surface texture. Smooth tiles can be used for walls, and textured tiles for the floor (so as not to slip).
Dimensional tile options look original. However, this type of finish is only suitable for a spacious room. It must be mounted on a perfectly flat surface.
Alsothe tile is different in shape. It can be square or rectangular. This is the classic form. One of the varieties of rectangular tiles is the "boar". It has a characteristic convex shape. This finish looks original and stylish. There are also plates in the form of hexagons, with a stucco pattern.
Painting
If the owners of an apartment or house are considering budget options for finishing a bathroom, you should pay attention to painting the walls. Today, there are such options for this type of finish, which are relatively inexpensive. At the same time, the surface covered with special paint will be resistant to moisture.
Today, technology allows you to create a beautiful, perfectly smooth finish. In this case, you can choose any shade. To cover the surface with moisture-resistant paint, you need to properly prepare the base of the wall. To do this, get a special putty. It must be moisture resistant and contain an antiseptic against the development of the fungus. Also, the surface must be primed before applying the composition. Only after that they start painting the walls and ceiling.
Note that not every type of material is suitable for use in the bathroom. You need to choose moisture-resistant paints that do not have an unpleasant odor. They may differ in cost and resistance to mechanical stress.
One of the most popular finishes for bathroom ceilings and walls is acrylic paint. This is a relatively inexpensive type of material. Surface welltolerates high humidity and temperature changes. However, it is not recommended to apply such a layer next to a bathtub, shower or washbasin. These areas are tiled.
Latex paint is one of the best choices when decorating a bathroom. This material is resistant to mechanical stress and vaga. At the same time, the paint allows you to hide small irregularities on the surface of the wall. This allows you to skip the foundation preparation step.
Other types of waterproof paint
When choosing which bathroom wall and ceiling finishes are suitable for a particular room, you should consider other types of waterproof paints. They differ in cost and performance features. Alkyd paints can be used. They look like butter varieties. The surface can be glossy or matte. The cost of this material is relatively low. This paint has a strong odor, so it is rarely used.
One of the best options for finishing walls and ceilings in the bathroom is silicate paint. This material does not emit toxic substances after solidification. However, work must be carried out in protective clothing. The paint is odorless. At the same time, fungus does not appear on the surface. The paint forms a very durable layer on the surface. This is a durable finish.
Absolutely waterproof is the silicone type of paint. This is a fairly expensive type of finish. When using it, you will need to consider high-quality ventilation. The paint does not pass water orsteam.
Another option that can be used in the bathroom is chlorinated rubber paint. It is used for finishing swimming pools, saunas. The cost of such material is very high. Therefore, it is rarely used for a bathroom in an apartment or house.
Decorative plaster
Considering the options for finishing a small bathroom, as well as overall premises, you can pay attention to decorative plaster. In a small room, the use of such material would be preferable. The cost of textured plaster is high. Therefore, for a large room, it is quite expensive to purchase such material.
Decorative plaster allows you to create a luxurious, sophisticated interior. This option is perfect for decorating a bath in a classic style. This material is applied to even walls. Therefore, you first need to create a draft layer.
To finish the walls in the bathroom with decorative plaster, you need to use its moisture-resistant varieties. The same materials are used for finishing facades. These are durable and very durable finishes. They are not afraid of moisture, temperature changes. You can wash such a surface with a stiff brush. However, these materials do not change color.
Venetian plaster looks very nice. It can be covered with two layers of wax. Water will simply roll off such a surface. This is a very nice finish. You can choose a different shade and texture.
Wallpaper
Different finishes availablebathroom, which are not very popular. Wallpaper is one of those options. They are rarely used for finishing the bathroom. It should be noted that decorating the bathroom with wallpaper is relatively inexpensive. At the same time, the work is carried out quickly.
It is worth considering that this material is not used to finish the space above the washbasin or bath. If you buy vinyl wallpaper (they do not let moisture through), then you can decorate the walls with them here as well. For the opposite wall, this type of finish is also quite suitable. It is necessary to give preference to moisture resistant varieties. Do not buy paper wallpaper for the bath.
When pasting walls with such material, you need to use special glue. It must contain antiseptics in its composition. This will prevent the development of the fungus. This is a relatively inexpensive type of finish that can look very impressive. Today, different types of wallpapers are on sale.
For example, glass wallpaper can be used in the bathroom. This type of finish requires painting after installation. Glass fiber allows you to increase the strength of the walls. If they have defects, cracks, this type of finish will prevent them from spreading further.
Glass wallpaper can have a smooth or embossed surface. You can choose a different pattern. This is a very strong, durable type of finish. Its advantage is the fact that the surface can be repainted up to 20 times.
Plastic finishing
Another inexpensive finishing option is the use of plastic. This material does not absorb water. Therefore, it can be used in wetpremises. Considering the options for finishing the bathroom with PVC panels, a number of positive qualities of this material can be distinguished. It is inexpensive. At the same time, installation is carried out quickly. Plastic panels are attached to a special crate. This allows you to hide the unevenness of the walls.
You can choose a variety of designs. The surface of the plastic can imitate any other materials. This, for example, can be tile, genuine leather, wood, mosaic, etc. This finish looks original.
In the space that is formed under the panels, you can hide various communications. This greatly improves the look of the interior. The walls will need to be primed with special compounds with an antiseptic. Otherwise, fungus may develop under such a finish. Plastic does not pass water and steam. High-quality ventilation is also provided in the room.
It is worth considering during installation that the panels are quite fragile. Therefore, you need to handle them carefully. During the operation of the bathroom, it is necessary to exclude impacts on the surface of PVC plates.
More tips
There are quite non-standard options for finishing the bathroom. This, for example, can be wood and artificial stone. Without appropriate treatment, such materials are destroyed in conditions of high humidity. Wood paneling is quite suitable for the bathroom. It is processed in a special way.
Another option that has not yet become known is wall linoleum. This type of material is resistant to moisture. Hiscannot be used for flooring. It is designed specifically for wall decoration.
By considering existing bathroom finishes, you can choose the best type of materials to create a unique, interesting interior.
