Tiles for a small bathroom: types and subtleties of choice

Each apartment has a bathroom. It must meet all the requirements of the owners, performing functions for various purposes. A bathroom is not just a place where people wash, but something more. In some cases, in this space, you can relax and forget about the problems. And, of course, everything around should be beautiful and light. To do this, you need to decorate the bathroom so that it is pleasant to be in it.

The most acceptable material for bathroom cladding is tiles. Modern technologies have made it possible to make the tiles easy to maintain and quite durable. A wide assortment of this material allows even the most incredible design solutions to "roam". In addition, anyone can independently tile any bathroom.

But before starting the main work, you need to calculate the parameters of the area that will be covered with tiles.... You may want to make patterns or some combination where the tiles will have different sizes. After that, you will decide on specific numbers.

Naturally, each product must meet certain requirements.

• Before buying, you need to look at the ornament, color, for compliance with the style solution.
• Consider the technical aspects - this is abrasion resistance, strength, resistance to chemical attack.For example, floor tiles should be durable and non-smooth.
• The tiles must have the correct shape, be free of chips and be of the required size.

Let's consider the types of tiles in order to make the most correct choice.

• Tile single firing suitable for flooring.

• Tile ceramic glazed, suitable only for interior wall cladding (cannot be placed on the floor) and has a double fired surface.

• Clinker tiles the most durable. It is she who is used for laying on the floor.

• There is porcelain stoneware, which imitates a stone.

So, you have purchased the tile that you like. Now you need to supplement the list with the following materials: primer, tile adhesive, spacers (needed to adjust the thickness of the joints), silicone sealant, joint grout, masking tape, bathroom sealing tape.

And a few more tips. Remember that all bathroom materials must be moisture resistant.

If you decide to carry out the work yourself, then buy all the tools you need (a device for mixing and applying mortar - a notched trowel, a rubber mallet - a hammer with a rubber base). Be sure to buy or borrow from friends tile cutter. And also you will need sandpaper and building level.

The tiles are made from clay by firing. This material is diverse, but it is divided into wall and floor.

• Wall must be moisture resistant and hygienic. A smooth, glossy base meets these requirements.
• Outdoor must be of high strength and withstand weight loads. When you buy this type of ceramics, be sure to pay attention to the badge. It looks like a foot on a black background. And this sign means that the tile is highly durable.

Previously, tiled furnishings were used for bathrooms and there were no other alternatives. Now the range of materials has increased. Therefore, you need to familiarize yourself with other materials.

There is glass tiles. Lovers of original solutions may be interested in it. They make it from tempered glass and add mufflers to it, which give the tiles a certain originality.

Great solution if you choose vinyl (PVC) tiles. Plastic bathroom tiles are the ideal solution as they are hygienic and durable. In addition, the material can imitate any natural materials.

A non-standard structure is used quite often today. This includes tiled volumetric tiles... It can be designed for walls and floors.

A large assortment of ceramic tiles is amazing. Therefore, first of all, pay attention on the quality of this material... People living in small apartments choose ceramics. It can be mounted indoors with both large and small squares.

Ceramic tiles are distinguished by their wide variety of formats. This means that it has various shapes and sizes. The most acceptable shapes are rectangle and square. These models are in demand, especially if they are installed in a small bathroom.

Tiles are used for interior wall cladding unglazed and glazed. These models have a very wide range of colors.

Despite the impeccable reputation that has been gained over the years, some ceramic tiles should be excluded.This is especially true in those cases where the room is not large. For example, buying large size ceramic tiles for a small bathroom, you may encounter installation difficulties.

Large and large tiles will need to be trimmed or trimmed. And the result will be low-quality editing, which will be conspicuous and spoil the mood.

Therefore, choose a tile so that so that it meets all the requirements of your premises. To do this, you need to draw up a design project.

And remember that often, the nominal dimensions of the tiles can fluctuate upward. This feature is associated with the quality of the material. Clay either shrinks or expands during firing.

remember, that cladding from the same collection, coming in different batches, may differ in terms of format. You can eliminate a difficult situation by choosing a tile so that it has the maximum correspondence.

Wall cladding is made with tiles of various formats. If you have a small bathroom, then it is better to select the more popular sizes for it - this is 30 by 60 cm, but others can be used: 25x50, 30x45, 20x50, 25x40, 20x30, 20x20, 15x15, 20x10.10x10 cm.

In scanty bathrooms, square tiles (dimensions: 60x60, 33 × 33, 30 × 30, 25 × 25, 20 × 20, 15 × 15, 10 × 10, 48 × 48 cm) or rectangular (dimensions: 40 × 30, 30 × 20, 30 × 15, 20 × 15, 20 × 10 cm).

Tiles are installed downwards, which have non-standard sizes (17x100, 30x60, 20x60, as well as 36.5x12 cm and others), as well as an original look (the style is designed for parquet or wood).

However, common copies are squares measuring 30x30 cm, since it is with the help of such tiles that bathrooms are created that have a classic direction. And most importantly, this model of performance looks serious and elegant.

The size 10x10 is popular for both wall decoration and floor installation. By the way, even an inexperienced master can handle such a tile (it does not need to be cut). Due to its favorable dimensions, this type is in most cases used for cladding small bathrooms.

It is very important when the morning hygiene procedures take place in the space where you like to be. The mood for the whole day depends on this. Therefore, the color of the tile itself plays an important role here. Of course, each person only has their favorite color.

To make the room unusual, we need to properly "lay out" the material. A modern bathroom will look good in a combination decor... In addition, with the help of the play of color, you can expand the room and eliminate the flaws in the layout.

Best to use White color. So that it does not look too sterile, dilute it with other shades. It can be darker, or you can use monochrome performance.

If you want the constant presence of an everyday holiday, then elegant colors will suit you (light green, green, beige and pink, and others). Then the tiled flooring will become a fun pattern in your bathroom.

The glossy option will make the room much brighter and more spacious, since the gloss reflects the light. If you are interested in the standard option for laying tiles, then you need to install tiles by tone (from a dark floor to a light ceiling).

When your bathroom is combined with a toilet, you need to proceed as mentioned above. Nevertheless, let's try to separate the toilet space using the color of the tiles. To do this, we trim the toilet area in light colors, make a dividing partition using a contrasting color and go to the area where the bathroom is. We decorate the screen under the bath to match the floor, and lay out the light tiles above. This will create a trendy bathroom.

Small spaces always raise more questions than answers. For "Khrushchev" it is always difficult to come up with the best option and select materials for it. In a scanty bathroom you will not "roam". If this is the case, do not limit yourself in your choice. Today the market is overflowing with offers. And this fact greatly simplifies the task.

It must be remembered here that dark tones narrow, and light tones expand the space. Therefore, focus on monochrome light options ranging from white to dark gray, brown, beige and others. Light walls, ceiling and dark floor look good.

And further. In a small bathroom, you do not need to use different sizes of tiles, which come in a wide variety of colors. A couple of formats and a couple of shades are the best you can use. But if you still do not know which tile to choose - variegated or monotonous, if you really want something "funny", there are no unambiguous rules.

Further, the question itself begs itself, which tile is better for a small room: large or small. It also depends on the design and your taste. Small tiles should be monochromatic so that they do not "clutter" the space due to the variety of colors.

Moreover, it will be easier to mount it later. And the grout in this case should be matched to the tile.

First of all, you need to decide: to make a bathroom combined with a toilet, or to divide. If you remove the partition, then expand the space. You can also add squares by eliminating the wall in the corridor. The bathroom door must then open outward.

Then you can start other work.

• You need to start from the floor. To do everything right, it is advisable to lay a "warm floor" system under the tiles. This will provide warmth and waterproofing.

• Before installing the tiles, you must plaster the surface of the walls and apply a quality primer.

• The same manipulations must be carried out, if you are going to tile the ceiling. Otherwise, install a stretch film with a mirror effect.

• If you have a very small space, then install a shower stall instead of a bathtub. And if you like to bask in the bathroom, then buy and install a small corner model.

• To save space, choose a semicircular washbasin for installation, and the toilet cistern can be built into the wall, or you can purchase a corner tank.

• Use vertical space to maximize the placement of things in a small room. Equip shelves for gels in the sides of the bath, and hanging shelves will solve the problem of placing towels.

• Better to use built-in light sourcesbut not a pendant chandelier.

Tiles laid out in the following way will expand the space.

In the following video, you will learn a few tips to consider when choosing ceramic tiles for your bathroom.