Until recently, tile was the only material used to decorate a bathroom. Today, the walls in the bathroom, in addition to tiles, can have other finishes. It all depends not only on the aesthetic preferences of the owner of the apartment, but also on the thickness of his wallet. How to decorate the walls in the bathroom? The answer to this question can be found in the information below.
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Nowadays, many people refuse to use tiles, despite the fact that objectively it is considered one of the best finishing materials. In many ways, this trend is associated with the complexity of installing tiles, because in order for the decoration of the bathroom to look aesthetically pleasing, it is necessary to align the walls. Such a procedure is not always available for one reason or another.
Other finishing materials, which the construction market offers in abundance today, come to the fore. So, the walls in the bathroom, lined with plastic panels, will not only have an attractive appearance, but also meet all the requirements for them.
Painted bathroom walls
The best performance is possessed by water-based and latex dyes, which have a wide range of colors and excellent characteristics. But it should be noted that with the help of staining it also requires serious preparatory measures. First of all, it is necessary to level the surfaces, then cover them with a vapor barrier primer. To make the finish coat look uniform, you will need to apply at least 2-3 layers of paint.
Applying wallpaper in the bathroom
To decorate the walls with wallpaper, you will also need to purchase a moisture-resistant primer and glue with antifungal components. To prevent moisture from penetrating under the canvases through the joints, a silicone sealant is used: they are smeared with the joints of the canvases. Wallpaper very much decorate the bathroom, make it original and unusual, but at the same time it must be remembered that the service life of such a topcoat is short, and it may soon need to be replaced.
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Another option for finishing the bathroom is mosaic. According to its characteristics, a mosaic is in many ways similar to a tile, but unlike it, the raw materials from which the material is made can be different. So, today the consumer is offered a mosaic made of ceramics, stone, metal and glass. At the same time, not only the colors differ, but also the shape and size.
Mosaic bathroom walls
Designers recommend using this finishing material in the form of inserts in combination with tiles, panels or wallpaper. Using mosaics, you can create designs that bring all your creative ideas for bathroom design to life. At the same time, the bathroom will acquire style and personality.
The only drawback of this topcoat is the complexity of installation, which, when carried out by hired specialists, is quite costly. If the mosaic is laid on our own, this is a great way to show your design skills.
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If the owner of the apartment is not limited in funds, the decoration of the premises can be done using mirror or glass plates. For this, tinted glass is usually used. To enhance the attractive appearance of the material, a holographic pattern is applied to the back of the slabs, which creates amazing effects to decorate the room.
Lined walls in the bathroom with natural stone
In addition, you can use a rather expensive material - glass velvet, which is a glass coating consisting of several layers and a decorative layer. Visually, glass velvet looks like a soft and non-uniform surface - matte or iridescent.
Glass velvet is sometimes combined with natural stone. For example, a light marble finish will work well with gold or silver glass. At the same time, marble will create a favorable microclimate in the room, since walls made of natural materials have the ability to breathe without absorbing moisture.
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When choosing wall finishes, consider the overall style of the bathroom.
So, when choosing a finishing coating in the form of natural stone, it must also be used for processing the floor.
If the bathroom is in a nautical style, and the walls are decorated with mosaic patterns, the floor can be laid out with natural pebbles. But here it should be remembered that natural stone is too "cold" material, therefore it is advisable to use warm electric or water floors to insulate the room.
If the walls are covered with wallpaper, the following types of wood can be used as flooring:
- wenge;
- malagon;
Wooden floor in the bathroom
These trees are characterized by increased moisture resistance, which guarantees a long-term use of the coating. In modern bathrooms, wood furnishings are very relevant, as they create an environmentally friendly and healthy atmosphere. In order for moisture not to damage the coating, the wood must be covered with a special moisture-proof compound.
If we consider the finishing of the ceiling, then for any type of finishing wall covering will be relevant:
- plastering followed by painting is a budget option that is highly efficient and allows you to maintain the attractiveness of the room for many years;
- suspended and tension structures that allow you to create an individual bathroom interior.
In addition, depending on the type of wall decoration, for cladding ceilings, the following can be used: plastic and mirror panels, drywall, PVC plates, etc.