The ideal finishing option for the toilet is tile. Regardless of its type (ceramic, stone, mosaic), it is durable, durable and easy to maintain. The choice of tiles is quite large. On the market you can find glass, mirror, textured coatings, options with patterns, etc. But the more diverse the assortment, the more difficult it is to decide on the option that is suitable for a small bathroom.
Mosaic in a small toilet
The main advantage of mosaic in comparison with conventional ceramic tiles is that it is suitable for covering uneven, convex and asymmetrical surfaces. Using small tiles of different colors, you can lay out various patterns, geometric shapes and even entire panels. To make it, ceramics, steel, mirrors or glass are used.
If the bathroom has a modest area, then it is recommended to choose light colors for its decoration. This will visually expand the space, making it more open and light. A light beige palette would look ideal here.
For an ultra-modern style interior, mosaics in cool tones can be combined with marble floors and plenty of mirror surfaces. To create a futuristic atmosphere, a mirrored ceiling, a built-in lighting system and non-trivial sinks are suitable.
A colorful mosaic of rich shades will look bright on an accent wall against a background of white trim and plumbing. The small tile looks impressive next to the glossy tiles on the adjacent wall and mirror surfaces.
Marble
Marble is a natural stone created from limestone that has been crushed and heated by the earth over millions of years. Exquisite and traditional, marble tiles can be fully polished and come in a variety of sizes. Marble can have patterns or veins, which will give the toilet an interesting flavor. To prevent staining and etching, the surface should be cleaned regularly with non-acidic cleaners
Marble tiles are highly durable. It is available in a wide range of colors due to variations in their mineral content. Marble tiles are also available in a variety of finishes, including polished, tumbled, matte and honed finishes. This versatility makes marble an ideal choice for any home space, including the closet.
Marble tiles also add aesthetic value to any home. It makes your home look stylish and improves its overall value. However, the downside is the cost and maintenance factor. Marble is expensive and time-consuming to maintain. In addition, it naturally absorbs moisture and is not stain resistant.
The cost of toilet tiles varies significantly depending on the material, size and design. Tile is not an expensive material, but its cost can increase if installation costs are included. Laying floor tiles is a labor-intensive process and requires the prior installation of a suitable subfloor and cement slab.
Use of porcelain stoneware
Durable ceramic tiles, better known as porcelain tiles, are commonly used for flooring. But recently, more and more often it can be found on the walls of small toilets. This cladding option is considered the most convenient. Typically, porcelain stoneware is large in size, so its installation will take much less time. And the variety of colors on the market allows you to use this finishing option to decorate a bathroom in any style.
Those who prefer minimalism in everything can be advised to decorate the walls in a small toilet with medium-sized glossy porcelain tiles.
If you choose dark tiles to decorate a small bathroom, then you need to take care of high-quality lighting in the room. Otherwise, it will not be comfortable to be here.
Porcelain tiles stylized as natural wood will look good in a modern interior.
Finishing work
Floors and walls lined with ceramics look unattractive due to the empty seams. Sealing them is the finishing work. Joint jointing begins at least two days after installation: when the glue has completely dried.
The grout is diluted to the state of thick sour cream, in which a spoon can stand: a rare solution floats from the seams, a thick solution is rubbed in poorly (unevenly). Rubbing the fugue between the tiles is done with a rubber or plastic spatula. About 3 m2 of area is processed in one pass. The process is simple:
- plastic crosses are removed;
- stir the grout solution (if the fugue was purchased dry);
- use a spatula to scoop up the solution;
- the composition is applied across the seam;
- The final rubbing is carried out by passing the spatula along the seam, holding it at an angle of about 30o.
There is no need to press the spatula against the wall with force. Average effort is enough.
Traces of grout on the tiles are removed with a dry rag, since a wet rag or sponge leaves behind difficult-to-remove stains. 3-4 hours after completion of work, the filled seams are carefully inspected. In places where gaps were made or the fugue failed, the grout is rubbed in with your fingers. After this, the seams are sanded with a foam rubber sponge.
Grouting work is carried out first on the walls and then on the floor. Corners and all joints between walls and floors are filled with silicone sealant.
Finishing a small toilet with textured tiles
Recently, sculptural tiles with convex surfaces have become quite popular. Thanks to it, you can provide the room with not only color, but also texture variety. The price of such material is higher than ordinary ceramic tiles. However, the effect obtained after such cladding is worth the money spent.
To save a little money, you can use a textured tile model for only one accent wall. It is enough to cover adjacent surfaces with plain wallpaper or paint them in the desired color.
Glossy textured multifaceted tiles used to decorate an accent wall allow you to add special color and brightness to the room and raise the overall level of the bathroom.
When decorating a toilet in baroque or classic style, use original mother-of-pearl wall cladding. Dark wood furniture will add a noble color to textured tiles.
Briefly about the main thing
Tiles are an ideal finishing material for the bathroom due to their combination of performance characteristics and variety of designs. Ceramics are used for wall cladding; porcelain stoneware is more suitable for flooring. The design also uses quartz vinyl and mosaic.
Any tile is selected in size based on the dimensions of the room; the appearance depends on the chosen style. For finishing, the easiest way is to choose a material from one collection; the result is guaranteed to be stylish. When purchasing, you should check the ceramics for the quality of the glaze and the accuracy of the geometric parameters.
Small toilet design with colorful tiles
This non-trivial and bright finishing material for cladding toilets began to be used a very long time ago. Thanks to him, the bathroom is filled with a positive mood. Typically, multi-colored tiles are used to highlight an accent area, the perimeter of a room, plumbing fixtures, or individual interior items.
Using patchwork style material is quite expensive. In addition, if it is used to decorate the entire room, it will turn out to be too colorful. Therefore, it is chosen to decorate individual areas, especially those that are subject to the most pollution or are constantly in contact with water. Such a colorful pattern makes the bathroom cheerful and light.
Thanks to the bright finish of the accent wall, you can create a unique interior for the room. In this case, it is better to make the adjacent walls neutral, using light-colored finishes.
Classic subway tiles
This name was given to tiles that are shaped like brickwork. It can be ceramic, mirror, glass, granite, marble or made of stone. This type of bathroom design has always been and will remain relevant.
Dark tiles look impressive with snow-white sanitary ware, and pastel shades will make the room sophisticated and sophisticated. Mirror cladding will not only decorate a small bathroom, but will also make it visually wider. However, when choosing this material you need to be prepared for constant cleaning.
General information
Based on the above, to decorate the toilet you need to use materials that have certain properties - reliability, decorativeness, moisture resistance, ease of cleaning and protection from chemical exposure. It is tiles that will meet all these requirements.
At the moment, there are many markings and types of tiles that are ideal for a toilet. It is made in beautiful colors and has a variety of shapes; in the event of a leak, it can retain moisture for some time, and is also easy to clean and is not afraid of chemical exposure.
Finishing a toilet with tiles involves not only finishing the floor, but also the walls. True, for these surfaces they (types of tiles) differ slightly in terms of properties. For the floor, the tiles are made thicker, which means they are much more stable under loads.
In addition, it is wear-resistant, cannot be scratched and is not subject to other mechanical stress. If you choose the right tiles for finishing the bathroom and toilet, you can eliminate a huge number of mistakes that may have been made during previous renovations - poor design, uneven floors and walls, correct the size of the room (visually).
Combined tiling of a small toilet
A successful option for decorating a toilet can be to use several types of tiles on one surface that differ in shade or texture. A combination of subway tiles and textured multi-colored ones will look bright in a small space. Mosaic and ceramic tiles complement each other perfectly.
Mosaic
Mosaics are tiny tiles. They can be made from a variety of materials, including ceramic materials, porcelain, natural stone or glass. For toilet use, there is a wide range of options available, ranging from glazed or unglazed tiles.
Recommendations for choosing tiles for a small toilet
To visually expand a modest-sized room, you can use several effective techniques:
- decorate individual zones with mosaics or create panels from them;
- lay tiles diagonally;
- choose facing materials in cool shades;
- use tiles with a mirror surface;
- choose decor of abstract forms.
Very often, when decorating small bathrooms, designers divide the wall with a border horizontally. The shade of the upper part of the wall should be much lighter than the lower one. If you plan to use a decorative border, it is best to place it at eye level.
The optimal size of tiles that are planned to be used to decorate the wall in a small toilet is considered to be 10*10 and 15*15. The smaller the size of the material, the more it will be needed to decorate the room, and the wider the room will look.
Black bathroom and toilet: more color and light
One of the main goals of designing a black or black and white bathroom is to introduce enough light. There are a few simple secrets. For example, it is advisable to make the wall that will be reflected in the largest bathroom mirror light. This will significantly increase the level of light in the room.
Another way is to place or hang a mirror in which the light source will be reflected. This could be, for example, a cabinet with a mirrored door that reflects a ceiling chandelier.
If the bathroom has a window, let the black wall be opposite it. It is worth hanging a mirror on this wall - firstly, the light from the window will pour directly onto the black wall, reducing its gloom. Secondly, the mirror on the wall, reflecting the light, will itself turn into a light source.
If you need to create a partition in the bathroom (for example, to separate a shower corner), it is better to give preference to transparent material. Glass partitions will not block light. You can also choose glass or silver-mirror furniture. If the furniture is black, it is preferable for it to be glossy. White or cream bathroom furniture is ideal.
You can add several details of a different color to a black and black-and-white bathroom - this will immediately enliven the interior, make it brighter and more cheerful. You don’t need a large number of accents - 3-5 items are enough. These could be bathroom accessories, towels, a rug, a shower curtain, etc.
