Wallpaper for the toilet should be chosen depending on the size and style of the room. It often happens that we start home renovations with the largest, and, as it seems to us, important rooms in the apartment. And when it comes to the toilet, we no longer have any money, energy, or time. Then we begin to look for the simplest and least expensive ways to renovate a toilet room. This includes wallpapering rooms, including toilets. Let's consider whether it's worth doing this, or whether it's better to replace the wallpaper with some other finishing material.
Advantages and disadvantages
In the modern building materials market, it is not difficult to choose fabrics for decorating a toilet. This type of wall decoration has many advantages:
- It’s easy to choose both expensive and affordable wallpapers. The area of toilets is usually small, so the decoration can be updated frequently;
- No special skills or special equipment are required to carry out the work;
- availability of a wide range of canvases of different shades, styles, textures.
Like any building material, wallpaper has disadvantages. Some types do not mask surface defects in walls, so preliminary leveling is required. The canvas is easy to damage (scratch or tear).
beauty
Wallpaper in the bathroom is a stylish design element that will add originality and emphasize the interior style of the bathroom.
Availability
Wallpapering a bathroom will cost several times less than tiling. Firstly, the material is inexpensive; secondly, you can paste the wallpaper yourself, saving on service fees.
Speed
Wallpaper is applied quickly and easily - changing the design of your bathroom can take several hours.
Wide choose
Possibilities of cladding and texture options allow you to implement almost any interior solutions. You can also choose an unusual design or pattern, creating your own individual style.
Fragility
Compared to tiles, wallpaper wears out faster. They are also, one way or another, affected by moisture in the bathroom, which can lead to swelling and peeling. High humidity also affects wallpaper glue; it can swell and appear in spots on the surface.
Impracticality
It is highly undesirable to wash wallpaper. It is also not recommended to wallpaper the surface near the sink and bathtub, where it may come into contact with water. You should consider the additional risk of damage to the wallpaper if there are small children or pets in the house.
Additional expenses
If the wallpaper is selected incorrectly, it will not last long, and the expected savings will result in an additional waste of time and money for the owners. To avoid such problems, make your choice responsibly. Vinyl wallpaper, liquid and self-adhesive, is suitable for finishing the bathroom.
What kind of wallpaper can be glued in the bathroom?
Washable
They are produced on different bases, protected with a special moisture-resistant composition. The reverse side of the canvas has good adhesion, which simplifies installation even on concrete, paint and plaster. Wallpaper is durable and wear-resistant. They are easy to clean with a damp cloth or brush.
Tip: on the packaging of the most mechanically and moisture-resistant specimens, three wavy lines and a brush are indicated.
Bright washable wallpaper in the bathroom
The disadvantages of washable wallpaper include low vapor permeability, so you need to ensure high-quality ventilation and airing in the bathroom. With frequent washing, the surface of the wallpaper loses its original appearance. The optimal solution is to choose canvases with a calm color scheme .
Washable wallpaper with a metallic sheen
Washable wallpaper is easy to care for
Vinyl
Their secret is polyvinyl chloride, which covers their outer layer and protects them from high temperatures and moisture. This is an environmentally friendly and safe material with antifungal components in its composition. Wallpapers are produced on paper and non-woven bases. The durable structure of vinyl is easy to glue, lasts a long time and withstands mechanical stress, including washing with cleaning agents.
Tip: for slightly uneven walls, choose foam or embossed vinyl - silk-screen wallpaper will only highlight the imperfections.
Textured vinyl wallpaper for modern interiors
Particularly wear-resistant and durable are multi-layer polyfiln, foam and hard vinyl. The last of the types is capable of removing harmful substances from the walls. Among the disadvantages of this type of finishing are the high price and the need to use a special adhesive for vinyl wallpaper .
Vinyl wallpaper with floral pattern
After applying regular glue, the vinyl sheets stretch, and after drying, they shrink. Specialized glue prevents this deformation.
Due to the light shades, the pattern on the wallpaper does not dazzle the eyes
Liquid
With them you can create unique designs, emphasizing the individuality of the bathroom design. They are based on a mixture of cellulose fibers, textile materials and adhesive components. After adding water it resembles plaster. Due to its ability to dry quite quickly, the mixture must be applied quickly and evenly. But the high breathability of the wallpaper prevents the mirrors from fogging up.
Terracotta wallpaper complements the earthy palette in the bathroom interior
One of the obvious advantages of liquid wallpaper is the ability to easily and quickly eliminate defects on its surface (it is enough to cover them with fresh mixture). It is recommended to apply them at a temperature not exceeding 15º C.
Tip: to use this coating in the bathroom, it is advisable to treat it with acrylic varnish to enhance protection against moisture.
Liquid wallpaper adds texture to the wall
The dense structure of the mixture has heat and sound insulation properties. But care with abrasive products is not suitable for this wallpaper.
The highlight of the decor is an exquisite pattern on liquid wallpaper
The main principles of choosing wallpaper for a small toilet
For small rooms, light wallpaper is selected
Toilets in typical apartments rarely boast a large area. Remember the basic principles of finishing a room of this type. With their help, it is easy to visually correct the lack of space without spending a lot of money on it.
- Buy wallpaper in light colors.
- A striped pattern can help out if necessary to lengthen or expand the walls. The effect will depend on the size and direction of the design.
- A small ornament will look more harmonious than a large one.
- Use photo wallpaper for the toilet that increases the space: an image with a perspective effect will significantly expand the depth of the room.
- One of the most current color combinations for the toilet is a duet of blue and white. It will both refresh the room and expand it.
- By replacing the usual lamp with LED strips along the perimeter of the ceiling, you can visually “raise” it.
Lighting
Given the limited space, the choice of lamps for decorating a toilet will have to be approached carefully. If the project is combined, in addition to central lighting, auxiliary lighting is used. Moreover, wall lamps can be located on both sides of a small mirror, above it, and sometimes behind the toilet.
In general, small, laconic-shaped lamps are used for lighting.
These can be panels (flat and rounded), point lighting fixtures with directional luminous flux, sometimes spots, as well as LED strip. The last type of lighting is considered the most rational: the tape takes up little space and allows for installation on walls and ceilings. Depending on the number of LEDs, it can illuminate the room partially or completely.
And if you choose the RGB class option for arrangement, then the owners will be able to change the shade of the supplied light at their own request.
To choose the right lamps, you need to think about their location, take into account compatibility with the decoration, and select shades in accordance with the stylistic decision. Chandeliers, voluminous and bulky lamps are excluded. The size of the lighting device is selected based on the height of the ceiling and the area itself.
In modern trends these are often laconic spotlights.
Types of wallpaper for the toilet
Liquid wallpaper
The coating would be a good choice for finishing a toilet. The material in its original form is a powder, which is diluted in the required amount of liquid and applied to the wall according to the principle of plaster.
In a toilet room, this nuance is convenient because there will be no seams on the walls and those places that are difficult to reach for pasting with roll coverings can be carefully finished with liquid wallpaper. The surface fixed with varnish will last longer and will have water-repellent properties.
Photo wallpaper
Spectacular, but not the most practical way of finishing. Photo wallpapers can make the interior much more interesting, and at the same time more spacious due to the optical illusion. Small toilet rooms can be decorated with images with perspective; this technique will visually move the wall away. For example, the wall behind the toilet is decorated with wallpaper with a picture receding into the distance, and the side walls are decorated with a single-color covering. For greater reliability, you can use varnished photo wallpaper; they are coated with a protective water-repellent layer.
In the photo on the left there is a compact toilet room decorated with photo wallpaper that expands the space due to a perspective image.
Bamboo
An option with a completely natural composition, made from different parts of the bamboo stem. The coating has a limited color palette, from sand to wenge. For a small toilet room this is not the best option, since visually it will hide a lot of space with its texture. But the material tolerates high humidity well and is easy to care for.
Glass wallpaper
One of the most durable types of finishing materials. Fiberglass wallpaper has a natural composition, breathes, and is maximally resistant to mechanical damage and high humidity. The coating has several standard textured patterns, and can also be made according to an individual sketch. The coating is suitable for painting and has a long service life.
Cork
Like bamboo wallpaper, it is a natural material. The coating can be uniform and with multi-colored splashes. The palette is not very diverse, but allows you to choose a shade for a room of any size. For the toilet, you should use cork wallpaper with a wax coating; it protects against the absorption of odors, extends the service life and allows for wet cleaning.
Paper
The most impractical type of wallpaper, although considered the most budget-friendly, has a lot of colors. Paper does not tolerate changes in temperature and humidity well, and also has a short service life. For the toilet it is better to use laminated paper wallpaper; they have a water-repellent layer, which is so necessary.
Non-woven
They are a mixture of natural and chemical substances. Also no less durable and moisture resistant.
Non-woven wallpaper is environmentally friendly, there are options for painting
Pros:
- Eco-friendly
- Easy to apply to walls
- Creative. If you suddenly get tired of the color, you can easily repaint it to any other color.
- Masking
- Soundproofing. If the walls of the apartment are thin, they are a great thing.
- Ease of action when removing from the walls. During the next renovation, they can be easily removed from the walls in one motion
For lovers of ecology, such wallpaper will be a real find for the home.
Minuses:
- Poor density, i.e. thin wallpaper
- Moisture intolerance
Vinyl
A practical and beautiful option. Vinyl wallpaper is produced in different variations, by embossing or with a foamed top layer. The latter option is not suitable for finishing a toilet, but silk-screen printing, on the contrary, will be a good choice. The surface can be washed and will not react to temperature changes and high humidity.
In the photo on the left, the interior of the toilet is finished with silk-screened vinyl wallpaper in pink.
In the photo on the left is a toilet decorated with golden silk-screen wallpaper. A tall mirror increases space due to its reflective properties.
Washable
Also good for bathrooms instead of tiles. The name speaks for itself. Those. They are absolutely not afraid of water. Numerous designs.
And, in fact, they have no shortcomings.
Washable wallpaper can easily replace tiles
Self-adhesive
Pros:
- Easy to apply
- Variety of designs
- Waterproof
Self-adhesive machines can be applied very quickly
Minuses:
- Not as environmentally friendly compared to other types
A suitable option for those who do not like to spend a lot of time on repairs.
Synthetic based wallpaper
red color is ideal for classic interiors
Synthetic-based wallpaper can act as an insulating material, maintaining a constant temperature in the toilet and blocking unnecessary sounds. This material is made from textiles combined with foam rubber. It is also considered environmentally friendly. But when cleaning, you will have to use a vacuum cleaner instead of a rag.
Ceramic wallpaper
Not the most popular because of its novelty, but very practical material. Combines the qualities of tiles and wallpaper. The ceramic particles present in the composition make the surface durable and waterproof. At the same time, there is a huge selection of colors and textures.
Moisture-resistant wallpaper
Wallpaper with moisture-resistant properties is in demand and popular in the segment of finishing materials for kitchens and bathrooms. Such canvases are now available in various designs:
- Floral prints.
- Solid models.
- Striped.
- In a cage.
- With ethnic motives.
- With abstraction, with geometric shapes.
Wallpaper of this type is suitable for covering the entire room. But we recommend using combinations of different materials. This will allow you to create a high-quality room design, as well as extend the service life of the finish.
In light colors
It is recommended to combine two or more materials only if the area of the room is more than 5-6 square meters. For small bathrooms, you should choose simple design solutions without a combination of finishes and with a simple color scheme.
How to choose wallpaper for a toilet in an apartment (video)
Renovating the toilet room requires special attention. This, the smallest, but very necessary space, has its own characteristics that cannot be ignored when carrying out repairs. Currently, there are many types of finishing materials that will allow you to make the right choice. Your task will be to competently and efficiently carry out the repair work itself, and carefully and carefully take care of the wall decoration in the future.
Wallpaper pattern
Under tiles
An interesting way to decorate walls. Wallpaper with tile imitation “wins” in price and ease of use. The pattern can be like an antique cracked tile or with a beautiful and unusual stylized pattern. This finishing method allows you to quickly finish it in an unusual style and just as quickly, if desired, change it.
With flowers
Flowers will complement almost any style and can look completely different. For example, photo wallpaper with large flowers on the back wall can be combined with plain coverings, or a small floral pattern will decorate the room around the entire perimeter.
Under the brick
Decorating walls with wallpaper imitating brick significantly saves space, time and money than natural material. With “brick” walls you will get a wonderful design in the loft or Provence style. The interior will be complemented by stylized plumbing fixtures and decorative items.
By color
A combination of several colors will look advantageous and will allow you to adjust the perception of space. A darker shade will “attract” the wall. For a small toilet it is better to use a combination of a light palette. You can also combine plain and multi-colored coatings, with a pattern or 3D image.
Geometric designs
For a small toilet, it is better to use wallpaper with small geometric patterns, such as a small checkered pattern. They will not be obvious and hide the space. The proven technique of horizontal and vertical stripes, which, depending on the direction, “stretch” or “lengthen” the wall, also remains relevant.
Advantages
Let's try to understand whether it is possible to glue a toilet with your own hands (in the photo) by taking washable wallpaper in the colors you like.
Ceramic tiles require lengthy preliminary preparation of the working surface; repairing a toilet on your own is a lengthy undertaking (in the photo there is an example of a toilet interior).
Wallpaper in the toilet can be hung quite quickly, and even beginners can carry out such repairs with their own hands. Wallpaper has a reasonable cost, so interior renovation with its help will cost much less than ceramic tiles. On the modern construction market, manufacturers offer a wide range of textures and colors, so you can choose wallpaper for your interior that will ideally fit into the overall style chosen in the apartment (the photo shows a sample of the finished toilet interior).
Photo of wallpaper in the toilet
Advantages and disadvantages of decorating toilet walls with wallpaper
The finishing material has a lot of advantages, which determines the demand for wallpaper in toilet design:
- competitive cost. The price range for these finishing products varies within an affordable range. A separate category of canvases is presented in a relatively expensive segment, but the “risk” is justified by the high technical and decorative potential of the material;
- ease of installation. Even an amateur, who has step-by-step instructions and the necessary tools at hand, can handle such a job as repairing a toilet with wallpaper;
- affordable prices for the service. If it is not possible to wallpaper the walls of the room yourself, call a professional without fear that decorating the toilet with wallpaper will cost a pretty penny;
- easy dismantling. Unlike other types of coatings, this finish is easy to dismantle without much labor and time;
- high maintainability. If the coating on a separate area of the surface is worn or torn, it is easy to correct the flaw by replacing the selected piece of canvas with a new one. If you don’t have a material of a similar design at hand, you can choose a canvas of a harmonious range and combine the finish.
Another big plus in the treasury of advantages of decorating a toilet with wallpaper is the extremely wide range of products. None of the other types of coatings can compete with it in terms of variety of textures, colors, and patterns.
Disadvantages of using wallpaper in the toilet:
- not all types of paintings are suitable for finishing a bathroom. It is worth choosing especially carefully among special categories whose technical properties allow operation in high humidity environments;
- Improper wallpapering in the toilet can lead to peeling of the coating from the surface.
It is worth following the manufacturer’s recommendations exactly so as not to be disappointed in your choice.
Combination methods
Of course, the simplest solution to renovating a toilet is to have the same finish on all walls. However, this conservative option is somewhat outdated. An original design technique - a combination of several types of wallpaper - will make the interior unique.
In a room of calm pastel shades, one wall can be highlighted with a bright canvas (plain or with an ornament). Monochrome option - in a pale blue room there is one wall with dark blue wallpaper, giving the room a special depth. Bright contrasts will bring freshness and brightness to the room (light gray walls and several wallpapers with flowers in muted red shades).
Fans of traditional solutions can implement a two-color toilet design: dark bottom (up to 1 m high) - light top. This type of renovation combines contrasting fabrics (brown bottom and light beige top). If you have difficulties choosing combinations, you can use the manufacturers' proposals. Companion wallpapers are available in different colors and patterns. To beautifully design the joints, special borders or decorative polyurethane moldings are glued on. The combination of wallpaper of different quality looks original: the bottom is vinyl with imitation plaster, the top is textile or non-woven.
Toilet design with wallpaper and tiles
tiles cover the walls most in contact with water; the upper part can be covered with wallpaper
This method is becoming one of the most justified for combined bathrooms. By tiling the area near the sink, you can easily protect the walls from water splashes and not worry about the finish deteriorating. The tile can cover only one area that is most in contact with water. It can also encircle the lower part of the walls. Everything else is covered with wallpaper. The colors of tiles and wallpaper should duplicate or complement each other.
Separation by color
dark-colored wallpaper is suitable for spacious bathrooms
This method is suitable for combining several types of wallpaper. With its help you can also visually transform the space of the room. For a small toilet, a mix of light-colored fabrics is preferable. Dark tones will be visually attractive, and this will make the wall appear smaller, so when using them, it is important not to overdo it. You can combine colored and plain wallpapers. Combinations of simple canvases with catchy patterns or a 3D effect look great.
Combination with a painted wall
combination of wallpaper with decorative stone in toilet design
If you don’t want to tile sections of the walls, you can simply paint them. A layer of paint will create a similar protective effect, thanks to which the wall will not be afraid of either water or mold. Dry areas not exposed to water can be decorated with wallpaper. If the lower half of the walls is painted and the upper half is pasted over, the tails of the wallpaper can be hidden behind the horizontal wall moldings.
Finish options
In modern homes, the bathroom can be combined or separate. A separate toilet usually has a very limited area, sometimes less than 1 square meter. m. This significantly complicates its arrangement. In apartments of later construction and in private houses, the toilet area is usually much larger.
Modern finishing materials make it possible to furnish both cramped and large rooms equally beautifully and stylishly.
When choosing a material, you need to proceed from the fact that the toilet is a public space, so the material should be:
- strong, reliable, durable;
- hygienic, easy to clean, so you can quickly wash or clean the walls using detergents;
- resistant to moisture, not subject to swelling or darkening;
- environmentally friendly, fireproof.
In addition, the wall covering will need to be protected from mold and mildew, which often appear in high humidity.
Before choosing a material, you should determine the stylistic direction of the design, then calculate the required amount of work and materials. If necessary, make the following preparation:
- replace the door;
- level and raise the floor;
- install new pipes and plumbing;
- arrange shelves, cabinets, cabinets, if required by the project.
After the final finishing of the walls, ceiling and floor, it is the turn of the lighting fixtures.
Regardless of the finishing method, you should remember that it is better to decorate the walls in a small room in light, pastel colors or pure white. The usual blue or light green shades always look great.
Toilet design requires minimalism. The interior is complemented with dark elements (floors, stripes, panels), bright lacquered objects, chrome elements, faucets, and fittings.
Wallpaper
The humidity in the toilet is not very high, so it is possible to use wallpaper to create an interesting interior. This is democratic, accessible material. It is necessary to choose the right colors and patterns so that a small room does not look even smaller.
Geometric patterns and light cellular shapes on a dark background visually expand the space.
It is recommended to choose wallpaper that is resistant to moisture - textile, vinyl, non-woven, liquid. It’s easy to glue wallpaper yourself, the main thing is to ensure that the surface of the walls is perfectly flat before doing so.
Plastic panels
The humidity in the toilet room is slightly higher than in other rooms, but much lower than in the bathroom. Therefore, finishing a toilet with plastic panels is the most common and affordable design method, since the panels perfectly retain their properties and appearance even in conditions of high humidity.
They are easy to install, they look very beautiful and modern.
In addition, their low cost is attractive. The disadvantage is that before hanging the panels on the walls and ceiling, a frame is built, which makes the cramped room even smaller:
- For the frame, bars measuring 30 x 30 are used, which are nailed in increments of 40-45 cm, and panels are hung on top.
- Ceiling panels should be a lighter shade.
- The joints are decorated with plastic corners and ceiling plinths.
If the room size is less than 2 sq. m, then the panels are attached directly to the wall without a frame. Sometimes they do not sheathe the entire surface of the wall, but only its lower part to the middle. In this case, multi-colored panels with drawings look original.
The remaining part of the wall and ceiling is covered with wallpaper or self-adhesive film, and the border is marked using molding. Before gluing wallpaper or film, you will need to carefully level the surface of the walls.
Ceramic tiles and mosaics
The traditional, and still the most popular type of interior decoration for a toilet room is tiles. Its main advantage is the ability to choose the shape and color to your liking - manufacturers offer a wide range of this environmentally friendly, beautiful material.
You can easily choose a variety of decorative elements and accessories for it.
The tiles are different:
- strength, durability;
- ease of care;
- water resistance.
It does not absorb odors, which is extremely important in the bathroom.
The tiles are laid simultaneously on the floor and walls, beautifully combining colors and configurations. The mosaic looks very stylish. However, it is advisable to use it to dilute a plain surface of tiles or wood. It is not recommended to decorate the entire surface of the wall with it; it visually makes the room smaller.
The walls are pre-leveled; a base made of plaster or cement-bonded particle boards is suitable for installing the tiles.
A quick, practical finishing option can be considered painting the walls, for which they are first perfectly leveled. Use moisture-resistant latex or silicone paints. Decorative plaster allows you to give walls an unusual relief.
At the same time, it is practical, moisture- and vapor-tight, and not susceptible to fungi and mold.
Designer finishing
This option is acceptable for those who plan to spend a significant amount of money on finishing. Moreover, the area of bathrooms in the houses of such people is always larger than in ordinary apartments. A designer is invited to design the interior of the toilet, select materials, and monitor the progress of work.
Natural stones are usually used - marble, granite, onyx, malachite. They are combined with wallpaper, bamboo, fabrics, and cork.
The interior is additionally decorated with mirrors, lamps, and decorative elements.
The combination of several materials looks very beautiful: marble, wood, wallpaper, panels, glass. To do this, the room (even a small one) is divided into several zones, each of which is finished individually.
Color solution
Black
A bold color is more suitable as an additional color, for example, for partial wall decoration or as a pattern on wallpaper. A finish with abundant use of black will look impressive, but there is a chance that such an interior will quickly become boring.
Green
A pleasant green shade is combined with white and beige, the interior will be calm and not provocative. Another finishing option could be walls covered with photo wallpaper with green vegetation or a beautiful landscape.
Beige
A calm, classic shade is a good choice for both large rooms and a compact toilet. A beige wallpaper with a noticeable texture and a beautiful plain or colored pattern will look good. Beige is suitable for classic and modern design.
White
The white tone is beautiful alone and in company with other colors. The main advantage of white is that it visually increases the space, a great way to decorate a small room. The finish can be combined with other, brighter colors. For example, decorate the wall behind the tank with white wallpaper with a pattern, and the rest with plain structural wallpaper.
Grey
Gray color is multifaceted, it can start from a light shade of white and end with a graphite tone. The finish with photo wallpaper, combination with other shades and different textures will look impressive.
Yellow
Sunny colors go well with all other bright and neutral shades. The best options are yellow with turquoise, yellow with white and yellow with olive. Plain sand motifs can be diluted with bright textiles and LED strips built into the mirror.
Blue
Blue is popular in combination with blue, white, emerald, and black. The tiles, toilet bowl, and lighting can be blue.
In the photo on the right is the interior of a blue bathroom with a checkerboard floor laid diagonally, this technique visually pushes the walls apart.
Blue
Sky colors can appear either cool or warm. It all depends on the desired effect. There are many options for decorating a toilet using a blue tint. This could be blue and white mosaics on the walls, delicate turquoise wallpaper or marine patterns on the floor.
Beige and brown
Beige and brown are successfully combined in a small space, complemented by yellow, white, and sand colors. Dark brown wood can be combined with beige paint.
Red
It is better to dilute the red color with white plumbing fixtures, black or yellow decorative items. Goes well with white.
Choice of colors
Since I touched on the topic of design, I will dwell in more detail on the issues of choosing the color of wallpaper in the toilet.
Here, in my opinion, what is important is not so much the style of interior design, but how the colors will influence the perception of the room. For example, if you put dark wallpaper in a small toilet, the room will look very small.
Dark wallpaper visually reduces space.
I would only risk covering a spacious toilet, which, as a rule, is combined with a bathroom, with blue, brown, purple and black wallpaper. These can be either just plain colors or surfaces decorated with large, bright patterns.
But I still don’t recommend taking risks and sticking with more classic options. That is, on wallpaper of light and warm shades. You can also use cold tones, but in this case you will not be able to achieve peace and tranquility.
Light-colored wallpaper (pictured) is more suitable for decorating a toilet.
Very often in my work I have come across toilet interiors decorated with gray, silver and beige wallpaper. Sometimes they were diluted with stripes of yellow, blue or pink.
You can still do this. Cover three walls with plain wallpaper, and focus on one wall by decorating it with canvases with large decorative elements.
One of the walls of the toilet can be covered with a canvas with a catchy pattern.
When decorating, always try to maintain a balance between dark and light tones. For example, if the wallpaper is dark blue, buy light-colored fixtures and furniture.
When decorating, use wallpaper with large patterns and ornaments very carefully. There is a danger of not getting into the design style or visually changing the size of the room in a way that is not what you want.
Wallpaper with a large and contrasting pattern should be combined with the interior.
If the room is low and small, like in my country house (there is a toilet under the stairs), use wallpaper with vertical narrow stripes. However, there is no need to buy finishing material with a frequently repeating pattern. It only gives me a headache, but no beauty.
Design styles
Loft
Industrial notes are becoming more and more popular in design. For a modern person, not only practical, but also aesthetic aspects are important. The loft style in a small toilet is a wall-mounted toilet, wooden elements, flat facades.
One of the walls is made accent and decorated like a brick. Taken together, it will look comfortable, original and simple.
Ecostyle
The name of this style speaks for itself. The uniqueness of the room will be emphasized by eco-friendly finishing materials and textiles, and the atmosphere here will be made more stylish by ceramic tiles and small stone souvenirs.
Colors should be in harmony with each other and be as restrained as possible.
Classic
The classic interior of the toilet can be seen in beige and gold colors, decor with paintings, plain walls, soft lighting and gold fittings.
The photo on the left is a small powder room with tile floors and a wall-hung sink with gold-plated fixtures in a classic style.
Modern
The modern style is created by ergonomic plumbing installations, gray and white colors, a minimum of decor and functional arrangement.
Nautical
The marine style is created with the help of 3D wallpaper, blue tiles, blue mosaics, self-leveling 3D floor with an image of the seabed, white walls with blue streaks.
In the photo on the right is a small seaside bathroom with a sink-cabinet and a standard toilet, where a mirror and a painting decorated with rope reminds of the sea.
Scandinavian
The interior of a Scandinavian toilet is simplicity and minimalism. White plumbing fixtures are combined with light wood-like flooring, brick-like ceramics and small flowers in pots.
Provence
Light colors combined with the elegance of each individual detail can add additional space and lightness to a small toilet. Attention should definitely be paid to decor and textiles.
It is worth giving preference to linen rugs and towels, mosaics and paintings, which include discreet ornaments, as well as floral elements.
Classical
If the overall interior of the house is made in a classic style, then the toilet should be decorated in this luxurious direction. Metal mosaics, ancient statues, large chandeliers will be out of place in a small room.
Here you need to give preference to marble floors, antique mirrors, and antique sink shapes.
Minimalism
For a small toilet, the ideal combination is comfort and functional simplicity. Minimalism welcomes light contrasts of dark and light shades, natural finishing materials (stone, wood, glass), and the absence of bulky decorations.
They can be replaced by panels on the ceiling and decorative compact lamps.
Decorating toilet walls with photo wallpapers
In the design of a hygiene room with a compact area, compositions with images are very successful, with the help of which the effect of visually expanding the space is created. This could be a view from the window of the city landscape, a marine theme, or a panoramic view of a flowering meadow from a high cliff. Fashionable abstract sketches, geographical maps, or even photo wallpaper for the toilet in the form of reproductions of paintings by famous artists are also successful.
How to glue wallpaper in the toilet
Preparing walls for wallpapering
Having decided on the type of wallpaper in the toilet, we proceed to bring the surfaces to be pasted to normal condition. What needs to be done at this stage.
- Complete all repairs to the premises. Electrical cables must be laid, all plumbing and necessary appliances, doors and windows must be installed. It is convenient to glue wallpaper when all unnecessary communications are removed into rectangular boxes made of plasterboard or plywood.
- The walls are cleaned of old wallpaper, excess plaster, paint and anything that may then appear on the new wallpaper or.
- Deep cracks are sealed with putty, and the walls are leveled to an acceptable level. If the slope of the wall or damage does not allow for puttying, then it would be more advisable to cover this area with a sheet of plasterboard.
- After which the wall can be primed with a gypsum mixture, and a few hours after drying, it can be cleaned with sandpaper.
- A layer of finishing putty is applied, sanded again, and only then a layer of primer is applied to a flat wall. After which you can start gluing wallpaper.
- Instead of a finishing layer of putty and primer, you can immediately apply liquid wallpaper. Typically, their preparation time is 6 hours, so they can be diluted simultaneously with the application of the first rough layer of primer on the wall.
- If there is a combined wall covering, then we make appropriate markings for a different type of covering.
Wall putty
Where to start gluing wallpaper
Several gluing methods:
- from the door. The canvases should be positioned strictly vertically; it is more convenient to first make a marking and glue along it or use a plumb line;
- from the corner. Suitable when the corners are straight;
- glue the photo wallpaper first, then the rest.
Attention is paid to the joints of the canvases so that they are not very noticeable; it is better to glue them with an overlap.
How to glue behind pipes
Taping behind the pipes in the toilet is one of the difficult moments. Marking the cuts in advance before gluing is not very convenient, and there is a risk of making mistakes in the sizes. Craftsmen make slits when gluing the canvases. The glued part should be positioned evenly around the obstacle. A stationery knife is used to cut holes - it is sharp and easy to handle. It is necessary to ensure that the cuts are neat and accurately follow the contour of the pipes. You can glue it in parts, but then the scraps of the canvas will be noticeable - you will have to match the pattern very precisely.
First, you need to remove the old coating, paint, and level the walls: any imperfections or bumps will be noticeable. The walls are treated with primer.
Gluing begins from the top of the wall, where nothing interferes. The position of the sheet is precisely measured. It is tightly attached to the wall and smoothed out. Cuts are made in the right place, a pipe and other obstacles are inserted into them. Excess scraps are carefully trimmed with a sharp knife.
Application of roll wallpaper
- We begin work only after the wall has completely dried after the preparatory work.
- We select the number of rolls taking into account the total area of the walls plus 10-15%. It is advisable to select all rolls from one batch, so you will not be mistaken with the brightness of the canvas. If the ornament has a pattern, measure the length of each strip separately and match the pattern on the floor before gluing.
- We select the glue according to the type of wallpaper used, and it can be applied both to the wall and to the canvas. We strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
- We begin gluing the first canvas from the corner, having previously made vertical markings using a plumb line. In the future, this strip will serve as a guide.
- We connect the edges end-to-end, carefully coating the joint with glue. We expel the air using a special rubber roller for rolling out wallpaper.
- Maintain the humidity and temperature conditions in the room until the glue dries completely.
These simple rules on how to hang wallpaper will help you complete the job quickly and with minimal losses, the results of which will delight you for many years.
Washable wallpaper
The use of new technological processes contributed to the creation of washable materials (examples in the photo).
Such materials fit perfectly into modern design and have excellent performance characteristics. If you decide to use just such canvases to design a toilet, take into account some features. There are no particular difficulties when gluing them to walls. But professionals recommend paying special attention during work to the process of lubricating materials with glue, as well as to coating the joints between individual sheets (in the photo is an option for decorating a toilet with washable materials).
To prevent wrinkles and air bubbles from appearing on the surface, it is necessary to smooth the walls with a special plastic comb or a construction roller.
Toilet finishing
Ceiling
One of the most successful options for a small toilet can be considered a suspended ceiling (PVC film). Among its subspecies you can find glossy, silk, matte, pearl. The main thing is not to forget that the high quality of the ceiling and the overall design of the toilet can only be appreciated in combination with good basic and additional lighting.
Walls
An original and practical type of wall covering for a small toilet can be plastic/wooden panels, glazed ceramics, vinyl wallpaper or decorative stone. In the design, you should give preference to calm shades (sand, beige, white, blue, gray), as well as zoning bright and neutral tones. For example, white with gray, black with white, green with light green. This simple move will also help visually expand the space.
Floor
A small area of the toilet can be covered with a single-color self-leveling floor, reminiscent of gloss, which, in combination with light, will give the room additional space. The ideal choice is 6 or 8-angled tiles with small patterns. Large drawings and bulky ornaments will make the toilet even narrower, so you should avoid them. The color scheme can be monochromatic, or it can combine two shades of the same color (cold and warm).
Glass wallpaper
Modern interior design is characterized by the use of a variety of finishing materials, including the use of glass wallpaper (pictured).
What are the advantages of this design? The materials are resistant to mechanical deformation, they do not spoil their aesthetic characteristics in direct contact with aggressive chemicals, and they practically do not absorb moisture. It is fashionable to glue them for subsequent painting, obtaining the desired shade. This design significantly expands the possibilities for obtaining a beautiful and modern interior in the toilet.
Why do professionals not recommend using cork and bamboo materials in toilet design? The main reason is that they quickly absorb moisture, so they quickly lose their original aesthetic characteristics. There is a high risk of bacteria multiplying in such materials, which can cause serious health problems for apartment residents.
Lighting and decor
Many people think that the smaller the room, the fewer light sources are needed. This is wrong. One single lamp will not be able to cover all corners of the room. A good option is mini spotlights, which can be built into the center of the ceiling or along an extended row. Also, an LED strip for a mirror or floor lighting can become an additional stylish spotlight. Then the room will look small and cozy, and not narrow and gloomy.
Original and practical decorative elements for a small toilet can be unusual towel organizers, soap dishes, small lamps of non-standard shapes, mirrors and even plants that do not require too much light (cyperus, cactus, ficus).
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Vinyl wallpapers
Why are they rarely used to decorate toilet walls? The reason for the lack of demand for these finishing materials is their high cost. There are no special problems when working with vinyl materials; you just need to purchase special glue for them, which is designed for heavy trellises. Given the large thickness of the material, when gluing the sheets, they are placed end-to-end, avoiding overlapping stripes.
The use of wallpaper for toilet walls can hardly be called exotic; it is only important to choose them correctly and take into account all the features of the room being renovated.
Wallpaper ideas that will delight
Since we already know that this is a practical solution and you can easily decide, let's take a look at what wallpaper for a bathroom can look like. Compositions in a modern style need decorations that will perfectly match the original design.
If you want to spice up your styling in gray or white and black, floral prints are a great idea. Bet on exotic flowers and green, lush palms, fern leaves or monstera. This way you will add some amazing decor and of course give a tropical feel to the bathroom.
If you like bright accents, let your imagination run wild and choose a pattern with colorful parrots or pink flamingos. Maybe you are looking for something for a traditional and classic space? The stripes, polka dots or lattice we know well will prove to be a hit.
When arranging this part of your apartment, we often have to deal with a small area. However, there is a way out - a solution - 3D wallpaper for the bathroom with a spatial pattern that imitates depth. Use a 3D mosaic or honeycomb pattern to add several square meters to a small area.
When decorating a bathroom, we often forget that interesting decorative accents can be introduced here not only in the form of colored towels or colored soap dispensers. Attractive wallpaper with a floral print or spatial pattern will enliven a monotonous room and also become a practical highlight of the composition.
If you decide to decorate your bathroom walls with wallpaper, you should know that it cannot be a standard product that is used, for example, in the living room, bedroom or living room. We are talking not only about paper wallpaper (which is obvious), but also about other types of wallpaper, for example, non-woven . When purchasing wallpaper for your bathroom , make sure it is washable and moisture resistant, as we said earlier.
Sink above the toilet in a small toilet
Combo toilets are becoming widespread in modern design. This is a combination of a toilet and a sink on a cistern. The sink serves as a cistern lid. This is very beneficial for owners of small toilets, as it saves space. On the other hand, there is a noticeable saving of water (up to 25%) due to the fact that the water used for washing hands enters the tank and is used for flushing.
There are various filters inside the tank to purify used water. Automation controls the overflow of the tank if too much water accumulates after washing hands. If there is not enough water, it comes from a special unit. Often the combo toilet is equipped with a shower.
The downside is the water temperature; you won’t be able to wash your hands with warm water. Additionally, access to the sink may be difficult. An important factor can be considered natural disgust, which not everyone can overcome: it is psychologically difficult to carry out hygienic procedures over the toilet - cleaning the combo toilet should be carried out in the morning and evening.
Wall finishing methods
There are several features that are worth considering when renovating a bathroom. Low light, humidity, room ventilation.
For these factors, I have listed above the types of wallpaper that are suitable for the toilet room. There are many ways. You can use photo wallpaper or a simple ornament. It all depends on your desire.
Photo wallpapers allow you to add brightness to the design of the bathroom
As you can see, wallpaper in the bathroom is not a bad idea. Consider a color combination for plumbing fixtures and furniture. Select the type, moisture resistance and volume. Once the design project is ready, feel free to make your dreams come true.
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Types of coatings for bathrooms
If you still decide to focus on wallpaper products, you should be aware of the difference between the individual categories of wallpaper for walls. Wallpaper for toilet walls can be vinyl, fiberglass, liquid or non-woven .
Remember! Pasting paper wallpaper in the interior of a toilet is not recommended due to the weak moisture-repellent properties of this material. Such coatings will quickly absorb moisture, become deformed and peel off from the walls. The solution is to use washable paper wallpaper.
A material that differs from standard wallpaper for walls - liquid wallpaper - is considered a good option for decorating walls in such a room. Liquid wallpaper is a powder of a rich shade, reminiscent of decorative plaster in its properties, which dissolves in water and is evenly applied to the surface of the walls.
When using such wallpaper, do not forget to level the walls first : the granular structure of the powder will help to mask minor defects, but significant irregularities will remain visible even after finishing work.
Vinyl wallpapers are fairly expensive finishing materials, but their performance characteristics fully correspond to the cost. They are able to withstand constant exposure to moisture and steam, and are easily glued to the surface of the walls.
Tip: for vinyl wallpaper it is recommended to use special glues and adhesives, since the multilayer structure of such materials is quite heavy and difficult to adhere to with standard types of glue.
Since vinyl wallpaper is glued end-to-end and not overlapping , pay attention to the correspondence of individual elements of the design to the overall composition. This is especially true for canvases designed to play an accent role in the interior of a toilet or bathroom: such wallpaper can have not only bright patterns, but also overflows, relief plots and other decorative features.
Non-woven wallpaper, which has similar properties, is famous for its original relief texture. Most often, such materials are made in one color, and the emphasis on the walls is formed by geometric, floral or abstract volumetric motifs.
Many non-woven and vinyl wallpapers have the ability to easily clean the outer layer of the canvas. Such materials are especially useful where contamination occurs periodically due to careless use.
To clean, you do not have to exert maximum effort, since the coatings can be easily washed with a regular soft sponge and detergent. In addition, coatings of this type are resistant to mold and mildew, and your room will feel like new for a long time.
The features of fiberglass wallpaper include the possibility of gluing in a humid environment, resistance to chemical agents (which greatly facilitates the process of cleaning walls), as well as the possibility of reusable painting. Such wallpaper will be useful for those who prefer to emphasize the style of the interior through shades rather than images on the walls .
If you want to create an unusual style for your bathroom and toilet, choose large-format photo wallpaper to decorate one of the walls. They will not only update the interior, but will also preserve their appearance for a long time: many photo wallpapers have a more durable structure and can easily withstand moisture.
Having decided what kind of wallpaper you can put on the toilet, you can proceed to the next stage of preparation for decorating this room - choosing the shades and patterns of the material.
Combining wallpaper and tiles
The combination of two types of finishes allows you to create a comfortable interior and protect the most humid areas.
The wall above the bathtub, near the shower stall and sink, as well as the decorative screen can be laid with ceramic or glass tiles, and the floor can be tiled with porcelain stoneware or ceramics with a relief texture. Surfaces near the toilet, washing machine, toilet cabinet and heating appliances are covered with moisture-resistant wallpaper.
When combining materials, it is recommended to select single-color tiles. Wallpaper can be a uniform color or have a small pattern.
When combining wallpaper and tiles, you need to pay attention to the following recommendations:
- For the walls of a small bathroom, medium-sized rectangular tiles (30 cm) are suitable;
- It is advisable to select wall and floor tiles from the same collection;
- the combination of samples should be evaluated under the same lighting as in the future bathroom (warm or cold light);
- vertical or horizontal joints must be smooth.
An example of finishing a bathroom with washable wallpaper and tiles.
The junction of tiles and paper strips can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal. Tiles can also be laid with the elements offset relative to each other.
Design nuances depending on the size of the toilet
To save space in the interior of a small toilet, it is recommended to choose a wall-hung toilet. If the choice falls on the classic floor option, it is recommended to install it directly against the wall. The tank and communications are covered with decorative panels.
Design with sink
A sink in the toilet should only be installed if there is free space. The model chosen is compact, most often angular or narrow, with a depth of no more than 20-30 cm. Such a sink takes up little space in a cramped toilet, but provides increased comfort.
Hang a towel holder or hand dryer nearby. Installing a mirror on the wall above the sink allows you to visually enlarge the room.
When installing a sink, you should adhere to the following rules:
