Repairing the bathroom is often a challenge for all of us. Of all the variety of tiles on the construction market it is difficult to choose the right option. Already at the planning stage there are many pressing questions about the choice of tile.
What option of tiling will be right for you?
- How to choose the right tiles for your bathroom to make them last for many years?
- What color and size is better to use, taking into account the peculiarities of the room?
- How to combine decorative elements so that the interior looked stylish and effective?
What must be taken into account when choosing a material?
The choice of tiles, first of all, depends on the size, shape and lightness of your bathroom. Pay attention to these features, while taking into account personal preferences and financial means.
Our many years of practical experience in tile laying allow us to give professional recommendations. Knowing all the ins and outs will help you avoid making typical mistakes that can cost you money in the long run. Take advantage of our advice, and the result of the repair will please you for many years to come.
Tip #1. Choosing the right tile color scheme
When choosing a tile color, the external appeal is not the only criterion. It is recommended to choose a color solution in accordance with the stylistics and design of the room. Light shades are preferable to dark ones, especially for small rooms.
Dark colors are appropriate in large rooms. Dark tiles look spectacular, but require constant care. On it the slightest traces of water are noticeable. Matte tile in this sense is more practical.
Dark tiles are appropriate in spacious rooms
Be careful with bright shades. A large number of color combinations is undesirable, mottling fatigue. Saturated color accents are allowed only occasionally on the background of quieter tones.
Our observations in recent years show that 70% of customers prefer ready-made collections. They usually include several variants with different color palettes and decorative elements: panels, borders.
Tip #2. Take into consideration the texture of the tile surface
Different textures and relief of the tile surface dictate certain rules for its use.
Glossy. A widespread option of tiling. It is often chosen because of its aesthetic appeal. The shining surface is a spectacular decoration of a room with weak lighting. It is easy to care for, easy to clean. However, the preservation of beauty will require effort, water after drying leaves stains.
Matte. Often imitates natural material and comes in different textures: like stone, wood, pebble, metal, leather. Mat tile combines practicality and beauty, creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. The porous structure of the surface is more difficult to care for.
Mirror. Option for real aesthetes. Mirrored cladding extraordinarily transforms the interior, expands the space. The reflective ability of the tile adds depth and makes the room more light and spacious. Usually used in fragments of the interior: the decor of one of the walls or a spectacular insertion between ordinary tiles.
Tip #3. Pay attention to the shape and size of the tiles
When choosing the material, take into account the size of the bathroom. The smaller the room, the smaller, respectively, and the tiles. In small rooms, use small and medium tiles. In spacious ones, large elements of decoration will look good.
Walls with a complex architecture is good to tile mosaic. It is often used as inserts and framing. With the help of mosaics can hide some of the flaws and irregularities of the walls.
Combine tiles of different sizes. Use borders as decor.
Tip #4. Take into account the style features of the design when choosing a tile
When planning the repair, decide on the style of the bathroom tiling. Follow the basic principles and patterns of space design, taking into account the peculiarities of your room:
vertical pattern visually makes the walls higher and raises the ceiling;
light shades visually expand the space, dark shades make it smaller;
a large ornament reduces the size of the room.
Tip #5. Choose a grout of a suitable color
For supporters of traditional options for sealing joints, we recommend using white and black grout. This is a win-win variant – a timeless classic.
No less successful option – grout, matching the tone with the main color of the tile. In this case, the surface of the room is perceived as a whole. It is not enough to pick it up by the color of the tiles, the shade plays a big role. This will help to give a finished look to the bathroom interior.
It is interesting to look contrasting combinations. They are suitable if the tile is perfectly laid, otherwise the contrast will only emphasize the defects.
Customers often ask about the advisability of using expensive epoxy grout, which is often offered in a store to an inexperienced buyer.
So, our experience has shown that there is no point in spending money on expensive epoxy grout, not designed for bathrooms, but for swimming pools. Use regular, it has all the necessary qualities to protect against moisture. Questions about high humidity can also be solved with the waterproofing of the room.
