Tile in the toilet: design ideas

Owners of a separate bathroom can veneer the toilet with the same tile that was used in the bathroom, and they can choose another option. Tile of various colors, different in shape and thickness - an ideal cover for the toilet. This room is less than the bathroom is exposed to moisture, so here the tile can be combined with other coatings. Consider the design and stylistic rules for selecting tiles, as well as evaluate popular manufacturers.

Ceramic tile is an eco-friendly material that is produced by pressing natural white clay with various additives. The advantages of tile over other coatings are particularly relevant for a room such as a toilet.

Consider the main advantages of tile for the toilet.

• The tile is easy to clean and the toilet is the place where the most germs accumulate. The material is moisture resistant and can withstand wet cleaning in any quantities.
• The tile does not absorb the smell.

• Ceramics can even the walls, not too "eating" the space, because the tile for the toilet - the material is thin and durable.
• The abundance of colors makes it possible to decorate the interior of the room in pleasant, relaxing colors.

The size and configuration of the tiles depend on the specific collection and manufacturer and are directly related to the dimensions of the room and the chosen style of decoration. The use of wide-format tile is typical for minimalism style and modern trends.

Different tile formats are selected for this purpose.

• Squares 20x20 cm, which are increasingly found in collections with handmade painting.
• Bricks form "pig" - this is a slightly convex tile. This format when laying creates the effect of scales.
• Mosaic - this type is often used for interior design in ethnic style, for example, Moroccan.

The modern selection of tiles is represented by products of various world manufacturers. The collections of Italy, Spain and Russia are distinguished by the greatest variety. They represent unsurpassed beauty design solutions that mimic natural materials.

Mainly:

• imitation of travertine - a stone in yellow tones, which creates an atmosphere of comfort;
• marbled tiles;
• facing material under textiles of light shades.

The catalogs of this brand are rich in imitations of natural materials that can be chosen for the floor, and for walls it will be suitable:

• Latte collection of color gentle milk froth with vertical stripes, which will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the bathroom;
• Facing tile collection Milagro with delicate colors in pastel colors.

It is a combination of pale backgrounds and rich patterns.

• Capri Series - These are ribbed porcelain stoneware tiles.
• Habitat Series - decorative tiles with a pattern in the form of a flower ornament, applied using a stencil. Symmetric patterns can mix with background cool-white color.
• For the toilet fit decorative drawings Kiko collectionsstylized ethnic patterns. In the series there are background elements to match the decor.
• Decorative Andra series - it is a wall background tile decorated with flowers.
• Patchwork colors series from Italian trading brands SantAugustino It is a floor and wall tile with symmetrical geometric patterns that structure the space well.
• Geometric monochrome patterns can be found in City Glamor collections by Unica. They are suitable for finishing the floor in the toilet, it will visually increase the space of a small room.

The manufacturer offers a wide selection of ceramics for the toilet.For example, original solutions are series named after the Italian cities of Forio and Positano. The collections contain background elements, decor depicting cities and stylized borders.

In the collections of the Spanish brand, in addition to wide-format cladding panels with the effect of gold and silver, there are cozy, painted ceramic materials of small format:

• The bricks of 30x60 cm of the Tandem series resemble small frames for a photo and represent a set of drawings that are not repeated;
• Surf collection - a set of drawings of marine subjects;
• Mandala collection will interest Hinduism lovers, decorative elements are decorated with images of yantras and mandalas.

The choice of facing material depends on the style of the apartment and on how the bathroom is finished. Decorative elements of the bathroom and toilet may not match, but the background coverage is better to make the same. For example, by choosing a Kerama Marazzi city tile for a bathroom, you can create a décor in the toilet using background material of the same color, but with different pictures.

Use a combination of several materials. The toilet is usually a small room. Tile for finishing is a budget option, but you can reduce the cost of repairs even more. For example, to cover 2/3 of the wall with paint and 1/3 with tiles, then only 2-3 square meters can be enough for facing an average toilet. meter Thus you can get an interesting design and not spend a lot of money on it.

Registration of a toilet depends on the chosen style of the room.

• In a classic design, it would be appropriate to combine a smoothly painted upper part of the wall and a marble or mother of pearl lining the bottom. To the interior did not seem boring, the floor is better to arrange tiles with an ornament.
• Italian style is characterized by a combination of thin monochromatic ornaments and a monochromatic background tile, the floor is laid out of 20x20 cm squares in vintage style.
• In the loft-style toilet can be decorated using imitation of white or red brick, but not on the whole wall, otherwise it will overload the decor. The rest of the wall can be painted white.

• In Provence style, it is better to arrange a toilet, if it is spacious and has a window, for example, this option is possible in a country house.For this direction, a combination of small squares from a single-color collection interspersed with an ornament will do.
• For the Moroccan style, you can safely choose a mosaic of different colors. Such products are quite expensive, so they can be combined with cheaper background tiles.
• For the Turkish style is characterized by finishing in shades of travertine. Collections that imitate different varieties and shades are presented in the catalogs of Italian and Russian manufacturers.

Large-format tiles are laid out, according to the picture, if there is one, and tiles in the form of squares and bricks can be laid out in the following basic ways:

• a seam in a seam - the tile keeps within nearby;
• the “cramming” layout is the layout where the panels of the 1st are joined in the middle of the 2nd row tile, and the laying effect “hog” creates the effect of a brick wall;
• diagonal layout for square elements;
• Herringbone - for rectangular parts.

To decorate the toilet, you can not use all colors.Tones that cause a state of relaxation and pleasant emotions are best suited, preferably avoiding negative associations. Pastel colors can be beneficial for health.

Gray and black tiles do not fit, because the room for the toilet - small and without windows, these colors compress space too much. Black and white flooring would be an option. Bright colors, such as yellow, red, orange, when laying on the whole wall can be annoying, so it is better to use them as decoration.

Plain facing on the wall looks too simple, usually use the main background tile, and add decor to it.

• Geometric patterns can be created using a chessboard layout; the combination of two tones of the same color, for example, dark and pale green, looks beautiful.
• Ornaments painted by Etruscans, Gzhel can not go all over the wall, and be used as a decor. The painted tile is usually created in blue tones, so light blue will be the base for it.
• In the collections of modern manufacturers can be found tiles that mimic natural stone.Do not use in the toilet collection in dark gray tones, imitating cement and asphalt, as well as brick. It is necessary to give preference to light tones.

For reasons of economy and beauty, tiles can be combined with other materials.

• Wallpaper. Tile on 2/3 of the wall from the floor and wallpaper - at the top. This option is the most budget. On the one hand, the lower part of the walls is protected from the effects of dirt and moisture, on the other hand, you can buy as many tiles as you need, and cover the rest of the wall area with wallpaper. However, the wallpaper must be quite dense and heavy.

• Painted walls. On the one hand, the idea seems to be as simple and budgetary as possible; on the other hand, the complexity of its execution consists in leveling the walls. If this is not a problem, then the upper part can be painted to match the tile, and the tile should be chosen with an interesting decor and ornament.
• PVC panels. Glossy PVC panels - a budget option for wall decoration. They are cheaper in price than tiles and do not require surface leveling. Plastic panels are applied on a special glue. The tile can be used only as a decor, for example, between PVC strips in the middle of the wall. However, when laying it may be necessary to adjust the coating to one level.

Decorative items are very appropriate in the combined bathrooms, toilets and baths. As decorations manufacturers offer different options.

• Patterns. Patterns on the tile can be geometric, created using stencils. They are usually monochromatic or made on the principle of mosaic.
• Ornaments. Today it is fashionable to trim tiles with ethnic ornaments, especially in Spanish style.

• Drawings. On individual elements of the tile, drawings with images of seascapes and cities look very natural and harmonious.
• Curbs. Borders are designed to separate one segment of coverage from another. They are usually decorated with patterns and are part of a particular series.

Those who want to make repairs in the toilet with their own hands, of course, will save on the services of a tiler.To achieve a successful result in tile business, the most important thing is measurement and marking. To do this, not enough roulette to make a high-precision markup, you need a long building ruler.

• Markup. According to the ruler measure the location of the tile and draw a sketch on the wall with a pencil. For a beginner tiler, it may be easier to lay small squares of 20x20 cm. This is due to the fact that they do not need to be trimmed.
• Applying glue. Porcelain tile is laid using a special tile adhesive, for example, from the brand Ceresit. With it, you can put the tile on the concrete walls, and on the old floor. This is convenient because it is not necessary to clear the wall from the previous layer of cladding.

• Laying. It is better for a beginner not to experiment with a diagonal layout or herringbone and lay tile seam in the seam.To facilitate the task, it is better to choose tiles with one pattern or minimal decor.

The toilet in vintage style is tiled in small format. Pieces of different colors in the sandy range create a cozy interior, in which both gilding and white matte lamps look equally beautiful.

The toilet in Turkish style is decorated with the use of two grades of tile. The top is lined with a diagonal layout and decorated with decorative elements. And for the decoration of the bottom pieces are used in the patchwork style.

The combined loft-style bathroom fully allows for a concrete wall left unmade after repair. Tiles with imitation of white brickwork on the walls and a wooden floor allow you to create a unique comfort in the room. The composition is completed by small lamps made of chromed metal.

The toilet in the “Khrushchev”, as a rule, has a small size, so for the decoration in this embodiment, a light tile is used at the top, which visually expands the space.

An example of a bright and colorful solution in the apartment of a panel house, which does not visually limit the room.The secret of finishing is that the rich decor is located on the back wall, and white tiles are used on the side surfaces.

In this video you will find a master class for laying tiles in the toilet.