The interior of any home begins with the hallway. This room not only affects the first impression of the aesthetics of the building, but also takes on a large functional load. Resistance to dirt, moisture and damage caused by frequent walking in shoes and outerwear must be compensated by the correct finishing of the room.
Tiles in the hallway on the wall - the most profitable solution for several reasons. This type of cladding has many advantages:
- does not lose its appearance for a long time;
- resistant to various types of damage;
- durable;
- highly weather resistant.
Therefore, the choice in favor of a tile is justified not only by its decorative role. This is a good investment that will allow you to delay future repairs for many years.
Features of choice
To purchase the right cladding material, you need to make a list of requirements for the hallway and, based on them, choose a finish that matches them.
- Standard corridor often gets dirty, so tilesshould not be destroyed by abrasives and detergents with an aggressive composition.
- In the hallway, people often walk in shoes and outerwear, install wall-mounted storage systems, so the material must withstand any stress and defects.
- Tiles should be combined with the interior of walk-through and non-insulated rooms.
Different types of lining support different functions and are divided into classes that speak about the characteristics of the material.
Cost
Tile price range varies. Wall tiles in the hallway are usually more expensive than floor tiles. The first carries a smaller functional load, but has a wide range of decorative properties.
The high cost of the product is given by complex patterns and textures, and most importantly - high-quality material. In addition, domestic producers are inferior in price to products from Italy, India and Germany.
Selection criteria
Wall covering is divided into several classes. They determine whether a tile meets certain criteria.
- AA, A, B, C, D. Determine the resistance to chemicals. AA means that the product is not affected by this factor.
- I, II, III, IV, V. Denotes susceptibility to wear. Group V is the highest indicator of sustainability.
- I, II, III. Groups according to the coefficient of moisture absorption and frost resistance. Each category carries, in ascending order, its percentage of liquid absorption. The larger it is, the less frost resistance the material has. This means that group III with an absorption coefficient of more than 10% is suitable for warm rooms,that need to be washed frequently.
In addition, there are two methods of forming tiles, which group the quality index of the material. And the class is made by extrusion. This coating has uniform edges and a smooth surface. This is a higher quality and more expensive material.
The class is performed by the pressing method. The coating has inaccurate dimensions and shape. However, the ceramic tile on the wall in the hallway does not have a strong visual difference in manufacturing methods, as can be seen in the photo attached below.
Materials
The main criterion for choosing a tile is the substance from which it is made. This factor gives the coating properties that affect the increase in its value. It is not necessary to purchase the most expensive material. It is better to build on the functional requirements and design of the room.
Ceramics
Performed by mixing quartz sand, clay, feldspar and carbonate alloy. The mixtures are shaped, dried, glazed and fired. Various methods of mixing, shaping, cutting the product, as well as the quality indicators of the components for making decorative wall tiles in the hallway affect its cost.
However, the price of even premium products is affordable. Ceramic is immune to temperature changes and does not give off heat. It is durable and strong, but can crack from a strong impact. Ceramics can come in different colors, shapes and patterns.
Porcelain
This is a more perfect subspecies of ceramic tiles. It is made from high-quality porcelain clay with the addition of ferrous metals. Burningproduced at higher temperatures. Dry the material at low temperatures.
This production process makes the tile the most durable and wear-resistant. It absorbs moisture better, is protected from dirt, and its coating is less porous. These advantages make porcelain finishes not only better, but also more expensive than ceramics. Such ceramic tiles in the hallway on the wall (photo can be seen below) favorably emphasizes the style.
Porcelain tile
Created from kaolin clay, quartz and feldspar. Produced at high pressure. This gives this finish the highest density and specific gravity.
A tile with a record high strength, frost resistance and durability comes out from under the press. The low porosity of the material makes it impossible to absorb any moisture. In all respects, porcelain stoneware is superior to other types of finishes and does not change its properties depending on the environment. However, a material with a small thickness is more brittle. Porcelain tile on the wall in the hallway allows you to use any color and texture.
Majolica
This product is made of red clay. It is fired at high temperature twice: the first time to fix the shape, the second time after applying the paint.
The main advantages of majolica are its durability: ancient examples of tiles that have been preserved in their original state today serve as confirmation of this. Another advantage is the resistance of the finish to fire. It keeps warm and cools down for a long time.
However, the main factor that forms the high prices for majolica is its decorative properties. Such material is produced in the form of paintings and ornaments, monophonic specimens are cheaper, but are less common. You can see how the tiles on the wall of the hallway in ethnic style look like in the photo.
Clinker tiles
This material is made from highly plastic clay by pressing and firing at high temperatures. No artificial pigments or plasticizers are used in production.
The result is a frost-resistant cladding with low moisture absorption. It is resistant to chemicals and has increased strength. Clinker decorative tiles in the hallway on the wall (photo can be seen in this review) looks like an exterior finish. This design option has come into fashion and is manifested not only in its characteristic styles.
Quartzvinyl
This tile consists of five different pressed layers: PVC, glass fiber, quartz-vinyl blend, paint, polyurethane.
This technology makes the coating resistant to external factors, as well as soundproof and waterproof. The material is very thin and cuts easily. The cover is installed using a locking mechanism. Therefore, if necessary, it is easily replaced and can imitate any natural materials.
Make a choice in favor of a certain type of decorative wall tile ina comparison table of characteristics will help the hallway.
Design
If the technical characteristics correspond to the durability and practicality of the material, then the decorative role of the finish affects the first impression and continues the interior composition of the house.
The entrance hall is a walk-through room and usually does not have much space. Therefore, the design of the corridor is mainly neutral and unobtrusive, with an emphasis on the visual expansion of the room. Decorating the walls of the hallway with tiles allows you to apply any combination of shades and textures, creating a unique interior.
Colors
Despite the wide palette of shades, only a large space does not require visual correction. In other cases, muted pastel colors are selected. Milky, beige, powdery, nutty are warm shades that visually bring bright spots in the interior closer. White, blue, green, gray, purple and other cool colors work in the opposite way.
Expand and refresh the interior with tiles in three ways:
- The wall is divided horizontally into three areas with different color finishes. Closer to the floor, the darkest tone is selected, and the lightest tone is selected towards the ceiling. For the main color of the finish, an intermediate shade is selected. In this case, a tiled cladding with a complex design can be laid on the lower part of the wall.
- Light pastel shades are selected and laid over the entire surface of the wall. The decisive role is played by tiles of small size and abundantlighting.
- Finishing is carried out due to dark colors, making the interior of the room as heavy as possible. Thus, against the background of the tightness of the corridor, the room following it will seem bright and spacious. This technique works with initially small space.
Tile wall decoration in the hallway (photo attached) can transform any room. Tiles are also used to highlight work areas in a room, or to replace wall accessories with intricately designed tiles.
Patterns
The design of tiles on the wall in the hallway is not limited to color schemes. For this material, there are minimalist hermetic patterns, ornaments and typesetting compositions. This coating is chosen for the lower part of the wall, as a low-cost way to extend the durability of the coating and freshen up the existing design. The basic decoration with a pattern replaces the role of wall decorations.
Texture
The structure of the tile allows you to give originality to the room and visually increase the space. The texture of the lining is:
- Glossy: The surface of this material reflects light and makes the walls perfectly smooth. However, the coating often has to be cleaned of streaks and dust, as they are very noticeable on it.
- Matte: practical and easy to care for. It is difficult to find an option that combined the perfect combination of color and pattern.
- Embossed: Features embossed on glossy or matte finish. Performed with embossed patterns or geometric shapes.
Ceramic tiles for the hallway can be placed on separate parts of the wall. In this case, original complex coatings are used that imitate natural stone, wood, brick, grass and other materials.
Size and shape
Tile sizes range from 10 x 10 cm to 60 x 60 cm on the market. Large rooms can be laid with any cladding. For a small hallway, small tiles or mosaics are suitable.
Products with a non-standard shape are rarely used. This option is suitable for imitation of natural stones and bricks. Standard tile types are square or rectangle. The latter option is used more often and allows for non-standard styling, which makes the interior more original.
Combination with interiors
To decorate the hallway use a combination of tiles with Venetian plaster and liquid wallpaper. At the same time, a material is selected that imitates silk, wood, natural stone and marble. Such combinations are suitable for the classic style of the interior. Decorative border tiling is widely used.
You can choose tiles with simple geometric patterns, glossy or matte finish. This material covers the entire wall. For advanced modern interior styles such as minimalism, avant-garde, loft, etc., choose a tile with imitation of metal, wood, grass or just a solid color with a bright color.
Ethnic variant, in this casegzhel, decorated with majolica lining.
Tiles on the wall in the hallway (photo examples are attached) solves a lot of design ideas. A favorable combination of practicality and a variety of styles makes tile cladding the most practical solution for a walk-through room. Knowing the subtleties when choosing a material for finishing will help you get an acceptable option for any purpose.
