3D tiles: selection criteria

Recently, special attention has been paid to the cladding of dwelling surfaces. It is important not only to perform high quality finishes, but also to choose the type of material used. The focus of 3D tile: being a unique finishing material, it obliges you to take into account certain rules when purchasing.

3D tile is a facing material with a three-dimensional effect. On its surface there is a carbon film, due to which it is possible to achieve a diverse volume effect.

Depending on the variety, the dimensions of this material can be 25 x 25, 50 x 50, 100 x 100 cm. The drawing is most often made raster, abstract or geometric. The three-dimensional effect can be seen from any viewing point.

In fact, this is a kind of wall and floor tiles, which differs from the usual counterparts by the visibility of the applied pattern. This material has no relation to the epoxy floor poured on the concrete base. This is a material with an unusual smooth and embossed texture type, characterized by the type of pattern, which in some varieties differs by the method of manufacture.

When facing the surface, it can be a single monolithic canvas, visually changing the dimensions of the space. At the same time, the material is unique in that it can represent a complete picture with a volumetric effect.

The downside of this material is the complex perception of individual drawings. For this reason, the choice of three-dimensional tiles must obey certain rules. Not in every room it will look harmonious. The size of the picture, its visual depth and the image itself matter. In some cases, it creates a negative effect, making the interior complex, devoid of harmony.

More often such a stereoscopic material is used in the decoration of the walls of the bathroom and kitchen. In the first case, it is preferable to trim accent zones or select compositions that do not overload the overall picture of stylistics.

In the kitchen, three-dimensional tile is appropriate in the finishing of the plane under the kitchen apron. In both cases, the stereoscopic tile performs the function of increasing the space, which is especially important for rooms with a lack of footage.

This material can be glossy, dull, rough. Surface texture is the main determining effect of the effect on the eyes. If the surface is flat, the perception is softer.

In the case of relief, the situation is different: the volume often hits the eyes, creating an internal imbalance. These factors should be taken into account when choosing a finishing material in a store: not everything that seems beautiful at close range is appropriate in a particular room. This is especially noticeable when the space of the room is limited: in most cases, the drawing of the stereoscopic tile is rather large.

The important point is the fact that such tiles can not be cut. As an alternative to tile, it has several additional layers, so cutting in the usual way can break the integrity of the material, degrading the decorative and practical characteristics.

In the modern construction market, 3D tile is represented by several varieties.

This category of ceramic coating includes two types of finishing material:

• Flat - material with a base of tile and three-dimensional pattern (used mainly in bathrooms, bathrooms, in the kitchen);
• With a liquid filler, a tile that, when pressed, creates the effect of a living pattern due to the presence of a helium compound in the finishing material (material for decorative decoration of a part of the floor).

The second variety is interesting because when you click changes the color of the coating. Helium variety when cutting completely loses its properties. If you have to cut a flat category, it will be reflected in the lines of the pattern, leading to distortion.

The disadvantage of the material is the high cost. In addition to the main two categories, pavement tiles with 3D effect can be purchased on the market.

This branch includes three types of finishes:

• Flat ceramics with a print and a bright image, distinguished by the clarity of the pattern and high resistance to mechanical stress.Suitable for facing different rooms of the dwelling (including residential).
• Glass. It is made of tempered glass, onto which a processed image is applied using a microlens technology (the stereo effect moves with the position of the beholder). Differs special durability. Laying is carried out like tile. Tile is afraid of strong blows to the side edge.
• Tile with a relief. This is a large-format or mosaic variety with unlimited possibilities of texture, the ability to imitate a block, hemisphere, plants, flowers (a unique material, which is inherent in the complexity of care).

According to the manufacturers, this material is durable and is able to decorate the treated plane to 35 years. Due to the special coating it does not slip, it differs in shock absorption when walking.

The components of each material depend on the specific type of tile. In one case, crushed stone, sand, cement and plasticizer are used (for paving type).

Ceramic variety is made from clay or a variety of ceramic masses. In addition to the clay components, the components are sand, aluminosilicates, carbonates of potassium, sodium and calcium.

Clay is mixed with other components in strictly calculated proportions. The mixture is ground, crushed, molded, dried, calcined. The 3D effect is achieved in a different way. It is applied by sublimation, decal, using dyes or ceramic inks. Wall materials are made of glass.

Other varieties include gypsum tiles. It is different in size, so it is often called panels. This material looks particularly impressive, often allows you to transfer the right mood without an abundance of pattern on the surface. It looks easy and elegant.

Design techniques of this tile today mass. Manufacturers focus on the unusual effect. In each case, the design is subject to the purpose of the room, taking into account the characteristics of care. Where the material is more prone to contamination, choose a flat tile with a pattern. In the bathroom you can buy a kind of round shape, which is easier to wipe in case of pollution.

For accent zones buy material in the form of waves. Wavy wall tiles look unusual. Due to the streamlined shape, it smoothes the sharp lines of the interior. Some categories are transparent. This allows for backlighting, which will enhance the effect of depth.

An interesting technique is tile-panel. This variety is perfectly combined with tile, decorative and natural stone, mosaic of ceramics and glass. This feature allows you to use 3D tiles for decorating the ceiling. However, the entire surface must not be filled.

The color of the material can be very different. The tile can be white, cream, light gray, beige, steel, have a metallic sheen. One of the bright decisions are the varieties with a pattern depending on the purpose of the room. For example, the bathroom range is distinguished by typical marine colors, among which turquoise, blue tones, diluted with colors of rich greenery, especially attract attention. If the print has shells, the main background is more often sandy.

The living room types are often monochromatic, the relief of which conveys stylistic patterns.These are all kinds of leaves, branches, geometric motifs, which often include small accents (for example, flowers). The texture with waves on a plain background looks stylish, while it does not overload the space. Diamonds, circles, hexagons that make up a single canvas look good.

Design may be the most unusual., different directions of the pattern can be used. The canvas may consist of fragments with longitudinal, transverse stripes of different widths, number and depth of relief.

The choice of tiles with a three-dimensional image depends on the type of finishing materials. Initially, you need to understand: wall and floor facing is subject to a specific weight load, it is different in thickness, size, shape and features of the relief.

Choose it so as not to cut fragments. At the same time take into account the placement.

You can arm yourself with simple recommendations of specialists - this will help to make the choice correctly and harmoniously:

• Consider the interior style: if you use a lot of furniture and accessories, this material may be superfluous.
• If a pattern is chosen as the basis, it should be light, large prints are excluded: they conceal the area of ​​the room, visually reducing the height and width of the walls.
• Pay attention to the form: if the design direction welcomes simplicity and strict geometry, exclude varieties with a complex interlacing, they will break the style.

• In a cramped room, a dynamic image with an abundance of bright spots is inappropriate: it is more expedient if the tile presents a modest accent on a one-tone basis.
• Shades of the picture should fit into the main background of the interior of the room, otherwise they will look inappropriate.
• Do not use both floor and wall finishes in the same space, even if you plan to lining the bathroom: the three-dimensional effect on most planes will quickly irritate the eyes, affecting the psyche.
• Pay attention to the size and texture of the print: choosing a wood pattern for the walls, please note that it should not be repeated in the flooring (the abundance of wooden surfaces will simplify the interior).

Choose accented, small areas for lining. For example, it may be a projection of a fireplace. Made of tiles under brick or masonry, it will look realistic, while not breaking the overall harmony.

For a unique finish to look harmonious, you must take into account the specific style. The purpose of the design technique is to convey the desired texture through the material without shouting about it.

For example, a good solution would be to use a tile with a 3D effect under gypsum stucco with a soft relief. This may be the stylization of decorative plaster. You can decorate the ledge, one of the edges of a rectangular column with a decoration or simulate a wall panel for a specific area.

If you need to inscribe this material in the modern direction of stylistics, you should consider drawing. A pronounced and even creative relief is appropriate in abstract designs (for example, avant-garde).

In a loft or grunge design, it is better if the plane looks like an industrial object. For example, it is possible to paste over the accent plane with a tile with imitation of a stone or a brick. In this case, quite a small relief and matte texture.

If you want to surprise the guests and enjoy the very unusual design decision, you can decorate part of the floor with an unusual tile, choosing a pattern two or three colors lighter than the floor covering, choosing a smooth texture. So the canvas will stand out against the general background, without interrupting the idea of ​​the interior.

If you want to decorate the wall, it is preferable to use the reception panel. So an unusual finish will not be much, while it will look stylish and impressive. For such purposes, it is preferable to use a single sheet with a printed pattern or a variant of several tiles with clear linear edges.To make the panel look complete, it is worth performing the framing by means of a molding or baguette.

For modern trends, it is worth adding an unusual finish to the backlight, whereby the three-dimensional effect is enhanced. By the way, it is the illumination that can become a connecting component of an unusual decoration of the plane and the elements of the arrangement. The picture should not be bright: the halo of mystery is important.

Any lining requires proper care, otherwise it will quickly lose the attractiveness of appearance. Over time, the surface is covered with dust, if the finish is made in the bathroom - lime limestone from hard water.

If the material is spherical in shape, the processing becomes more complicated: the first time it will not be possible to completely clear the places of the depressions. It is especially inconvenient that the cleaning of the deep and sharp relief may be delayed.

The sponge should not be too wet: collected dirt can flow down, hitting the floor or furniture, if it is located near the accent zone. After cleaning the surface with a sponge, a flat face can be wiped with a dry cloth. This will avoid the streaks left from hard water. If a relief tile with a concave, sharp shape is purchased, wipe it with a semi-dry cloth, trying not to get hurt. Do not flood the surface with water.

Tile with a 3D effect is quite popular material used in the decoration of walls and floors. This is evidenced by numerous customer reviews left on construction forums. In the comments it is noted that this material looks impressive, pleases the household with its unique texture. At the same time, those who completed the decoration of the dwelling with such material note that the three-dimensional tile is rather contradictory, it should be chosen carefully.

In the comments there are opinions that indicate the ability of tiles to change the atmosphere of the room in which they are laid. If she is chosen in light shades of marine or floral themes, she bears a positive, that all households notice.

To assess the beauty of 3D tiles and its relevance in the interior will help examples from the photo gallery.

The tile with the luminous image transfers the necessary atmosphere in a bathroom.

An interesting way of harmoniously combining the shade of accent zones and flooring.

Successful design of the bathroom creative direction loft: with external simplicity tile conveys the right mood.

The wood texture will successfully fit into the ecological and modern trend of style, with support in the shade of furniture decoration.

Harmonious method of decorating the interior space in a minimalist style.

A panel of seashells is chosen to match the overall finish, while the background is somewhat different, which highlights the accent zone without breaking the interior of the bathroom.

Embossed apron in the kitchen looks harmonious and stylish, leaving the dominant role of the kitchen.

It is worth paying attention to the common mistakes:

• an example of visual imbalance: the wall distracts attention from the TV, while straining the eyes;
• Externally, the original material of a large size destroys limited space, creating a depressing atmosphere.

Examples of 3D tiles in the interior of the bathroom, see the following video