When choosing a finish for a toilet, you should take into account the style direction of the apartment or house and correctly combine the color scheme. Modern materials can make the interior original and interesting; moreover, they can visually increase the dimensions of the room or vice versa.
Tile
The use of tiles allows owners to forget about repairs for a long period of time, since the material is resistant to wear and mechanical stress. Nowadays there are a lot of tile options in stores, which opens up wide possibilities for the buyer and gives the chance to realize any idea. Tile may differ not only in color, but also in size and texture. Friezes can be used for decoration; they are often produced together with tiles.
The only drawback to using tiles is the difficulty in installing them. The work of installing it is dirty, and not everyone can handle it, so it is better to invite professionals who can not only lay the tiles, but also prepare the surface for this.
Initially, you need to level the walls; for this, primer, putty or plaster is used. Then the end wall is “sewn up” with a layer of plasterboard, provided that there are risers in the room. After the preparatory work, you can lay the tiles. The solution is applied to the wall and the back side of the slab, after which the tile is laid on the wall using the pressing method. The seams are made using crosses and filled with grout.
How to choose?
Before starting work, it is important to choose the panels themselves correctly. For this purpose, the following recommendations are taken into account:
- you should choose different panels for the ceiling and walls;
- the appearance of the elements must ideally match the chosen color scheme and interior style;
- when pressed, no cracks or deformation should appear, otherwise the coating will quickly sag and settle;
- the outer layer must be perfectly smooth, so various irregularities are not allowed;
- You should not buy panels that have a not very pleasant smell, since in this case it can be argued that the composition contains low-quality chemical compounds;
- a lot of attention is paid to the dimensions of the elements, since if the work is done in a small toilet, then you should not choose panels that are too wide;
- You should first ask the seller for quality certificates to ensure the safety of using PVC panels in a residential area.
Only with the right choice of material can you obtain a high-quality and durable finish.
Plastic panels
The use of plastic panels for finishing a toilet is one of the most popular options.
Advantages:
- Strength.
- Durability.
- Moisture resistance.
- Does not corrode.
- The fungus does not start.
- Color fastness.
- External imitation of other materials.
- Easy to maintain, easy to maintain and clean.
- Visual increase in space.
- Easy to install, seamless installation.
In order to install plastic panels, you need to install a wooden sheathing, and then attach the PVC panels to it with staples or a stapler. The only drawback is fragility, since under impacts or loads the panels can crack or burst.
Decorating the toilet in dark colors
Black color is only suitable for large rooms equipped with a good lighting system. These intimate rooms are different:
- Antique luxury;
- Elegance;
- Self-esteem.
And dirt on a black background will not be so noticeable. Especially if you choose matte panels. White or bright accessories will help to dilute the slight gloom of the room.
Moisture-resistant wallpaper
With the help of such wallpaper you can create an original and unique interior. With the help of panoramic wallpaper you can visually increase the size of the room. The disadvantage is their short service life, and constant cleaning wears them out quickly.
Among the advantages, it should be noted simple installation, as well as a cheap price, which everyone can afford. The installation technology is as simple as possible, since first the wall is prepared (leveling, putty), after which glue is applied to the wall and wallpaper. Wallpaper must be glued vertically; for leveling, you need to use a special roller.
Monochrome interiors
Using panels of just one tone you can create the most amazing and unique interiors:
- Green. An unusual design can be created using the entire gamut of green, from noble malachite to light shades of olive fruits. All of them will fill the “corner of thoughtfulness” with natural serenity and give the opportunity to rest the eyes and brain.
- Grey. It just seems that gray color is boring and can only be used in government institutions. In fact, his palette is very wide: morning fog, river mother-of-pearl, smoking coals, thunderclouds, antique silver, coal or stylus. Gray panels will fill a small room with confidence and calm. It is best to use them from black shades near the floor to light panels near the ceiling.
- Bright colors. Toilets in yellow, red, and orange colors will look stylish and unusual. Such elegant rooms perfectly lift the spirit of a person who has just woken up, but can quickly become boring.
Decorative painting
Recently, decorative paints have become increasingly popular, and their range is increasing. You can choose an unusual finishing option: rolling, stencil or others. However, it is worth noting that without original design ideas this paint looks primitive.
High humidity levels can cause paint to peel, crack, or crack. Before applying it, you need to prepare the walls, level them and eliminate all roughness. The best option would be a combination of paint with plastic or tile.
Technical side of the issue
Painted walls will retain their original appearance for a long time if the bathroom is equipped with good ventilation. When planning to paint your bathroom walls, take care of this. Installing forced ventilation is the right step, but not sufficient. It is necessary to leave the bathroom door open as often as possible - at least for an hour after taking water treatments. If the bathroom has a window, great! You need to open it regularly to ventilate the room.
The base surface of the walls should be close to ideal. Remember: paint does not hide defects, but, on the contrary, emphasizes them. To make painted bathroom walls look decent, a high level of preparation is required. This means leveling and repeated priming.
Some paint manufacturers recommend covering walls with fiberglass . The sequence of work in this case is as follows: puttying with a moisture-resistant composition, using a primer with waterproofing properties, gluing fiberglass and again a layer of primer. Of course, after each stage there is a pause until it dries completely. The final step is painting the walls. This finishing is quite expensive, but the result is worth it.
There is one more trick: defects are not visible on a textured surface. This effect can be achieved by using a special textured putty.
With any option, it is worth paying special attention to the preparation of corners - internal and external. Irregularities in these areas will subsequently be very noticeable.
Now about choosing paint. Typically, the container contains information about whether the paint is suitable for bathrooms and kitchens. The coating must contain mold inhibitors, as well as substances that make the surface resistant to moisture and steam. It is desirable that the manufacturer specifically states that the paint can be washed. Sometimes they write like this: “washable paint.”
Gloss paints tend to be more durable, but they are not to everyone's taste. With matte paint, various wall imperfections are much less noticeable. It's up to you to decide, of course.
Those areas of the walls that are constantly exposed to water should be insulated by lining them with ceramics, sheathing them with plastic or covering them with tempered glass. Such a moisture-resistant finish is mandatory for the walls of a shower enclosure in a construction design. Near the bathtub and washbasin, an “apron” or a high border made of tiles, mosaics, or glass will be sufficient.
Liquid wallpaper
Recently, liquid wallpaper has ceased to be very popular, but it is worth paying attention to them. Their advantage is that they can be applied to almost any surface, be it brick or glass, ceramic tiles or drywall. Liquid wallpaper is sold in dry form or in the form of a ready-made mixture.
The unusual structure is obtained due to the various fibers that are present in the composition. Using liquid wallpaper you can create an original design and an unusual surface. They are environmentally friendly, do not absorb odor, and are able to normalize the air and eliminate moisture. It is better to apply the material using a trowel; you can do this yourself.
