Belarusian tiles for the bathroom: pros and cons, brands, choice

Each person strives to create a beautiful interior in his house or apartment. The design of the bathroom deserves special attention. Today we will talk about how to decorate such a room with Belarusian tiles, what advantages and disadvantages it has.

Belarusian manufacturers produce such building material using special new technologies. using Sacmi equipment, which allows you to issue the most durable, wear-resistant models.

Belarusian ceramic tiles have an excellent level of strength and affordable cost, so they are in great demand among consumers.

Bathroom tiles are especially popular, which have a number of advantages.

• High level of moisture resistance. If you follow all the necessary rules when laying the material, then it will not swell from water during operation and will be able to serve for a long time.
• Excellent durability. Tiles from Belarus are quite resistant to sharp mechanical shocks and loads.
• Smooth surface. This property prevents dirt and dust from accumulating on the material, which greatly simplifies the cleaning process.
• Anti-slip property. Such a tile can act as a good support for the hands. In addition, this material virtually eliminates the risk of falling, slipping on the floor.
• High level of heat transfer. Belarusian tiles are able to reflect heat well, normalizing the microclimate in the bathroom.
• Nice appearance. A large assortment of Belarusian tiles for the bathroom allows you to create interesting interiors in the bathroom.
• Good chemical resistance. Belarusian tiles can be washed with almost any detergent, since their appearance and quality will not deteriorate from such substances.
• Affordable cost. Ceramic tiles from Belarus are considered a budget option for a material with a high level of quality and wear resistance.

Belarusian bathroom tiles also have some drawbacks.

• Different thickness of tiles... This disadvantage must be taken into account when installing on walls and floors.
• Geometry violations... Similar defects are encountered in the production of Belarusian tiles in isolated cases.

Currently there is a large number of manufacturers of Belarusian tiles for bathroom decoration.

• "Kerabel". This manufacturer creates high quality ceramic tiles designed exclusively for interior decoration. Its products are usually available in light whites and milky shades.

• "Birch Keramika". This manufacturer produces several popular collections of ceramic tiles for bathrooms: "Prestige", "Retro" and "Lazur". But most often the Capri series is used for such rooms.

• Keramin. He creates several of the most popular tile series. One of them is "Mercury": this collection includes porcelain stoneware models in beige, terracotta and chestnut shades. Another series is "Modern", which includes glazed material.

When choosing a suitable wall and floor tiles from Belarus, some nuances should be taken into account. So, be sure to pay attention to the surface of the material.

The size of the tiles and the type of adhesive solution also play a large role in the selection. After all, the seams between the material in the bathroom are constantly exposed to moisture. Poor-quality cement or special glue will quickly corrode, this will lead to the fact that a destructive fungus will appear on the tile.

The larger the area of ​​each tile, the fewer the seams on the tiling base., so you should give preference to large models.

Be sure to make sure in the waterproof properties of ceramic tiles. To do this, turn the material upside down.

Ceramic tile design also needs to be considered. After all, this finishing material should fit well into the overall design of the bathroom. The color scheme of the material should be combined with the rest of the colors in the room.

The technology of laying ceramic Belarusian tiles practically does not differ from the installation technology of the same material from other manufacturers. First, you need to prepare the surface on which the finishing elements will be laid.

If you are first going to lay floor materials, then you should first make a new screed on the floor. Then it is covered with a primer. After that, the surface must be carefully leveled using a level.

When the surface is level, you can start laying the tiles. It is recommended to start installation from the central part of the bathroom, gradually reaching the corners.

First you need to prepare an adhesive composition.It is applied to the prepared floor and then gently evenly spread with a notched trowel. The thickness of the glue layer should not be less than three millimeters.

Between the joints of several adjacent tiles, you can insert small plastic crosses. They are needed in order to adjust the thickness of the seams... In cases where you need to trim the tiles a little, you can use a special tile cutter or grinder.

After styling you need to wait until the glue mixture is completely dry... Then you can start grouting. For this, you can use a special trowel. It is applied to the gaps between the elements using a metal or rubber spatula.

Before laying the wall material, you must first clean the walls from the old finishing base and the resulting dirt. After that you need to check the curvature of the coatings using a building level... After all, even a slight deviation can affect the appearance of the styling.

After that, plaster the surfaces. It is produced to ensure that the coatings are completely flat. Then a primer is applied to them, designed to strengthen the base and better adhere to surfaces.

There are several ways to lay wall materials.

• Diagonally. In this case, the design will be the most interesting.
• "Seam to seam"... The material is installed one after the other in a vertical or horizontal direction.
• "In the dressing." This technology allows you to create a design in the bathroom with imitation of brickwork, while each higher row is slightly shifted to the other side.

Laying the tiles themselves should begin with the preparation of an adhesive solution. Then it is recommended to install special rails on the surfaces, they act as guides during installation. The bottom row will fit along their line.

After installing the most ceramic tiles on the walls you need to wait until the glue solution is completely dry, after which you can start grouting.

Bathroom interiors can be finished with brown and beige two-tone tiles. You can choose models with a rare small pattern slightly darker. In this case, it is better to make the ceiling white with several small built-in lamps and one large central chandelier.

Furniture items made of dark woods can perfectly fit into such an interior. Rectangular long mirrored surfaces will also fit well with this design.

An interesting option would be bathroom decoration with gray and white ceramic tiles. In this case, several small decorative inserts in similar colors can be made on the wall coverings. At the same time, it is recommended to select furniture and plumbing in white colors.

Another good option would be bathroom design with white and turquoise tiles. In this case, one color can be used to decorate the upper part of the coating, and the other - the lower part. It is better to choose the ceiling in calm monochromatic colors with several small light sources.

Unusual, but beautiful will become interior with black and white or black and milk ceramic tiles. In this version, abstract drawings on the material are appropriate.

In this design, it is better to make the ceiling white with one central chandelier. Additional light sources can be installed above the mirror.

Many people create a bathroom design with blue and white tiles. Moreover, the material can depict various pictures of medium and large sizes. Furniture and plumbing can be selected in white colors.

The ceiling should also be made in such a palette; several small round light sources should be installed on it. Small metal structures will also perfectly fit into such an interior.

If you want to make a bathroom in your home in the classical direction, then you should give preference to plain tiles in cream or beige (you can pick up models with small decorative inserts with pictures). The ceiling can be made in an even lighter color with one chandelier in the center of the room. In this case, products made under copper will look spectacular.

For an overview of Belarusian-made ceramic tiles, see below.