Wood imitation tiles in the bathroom: finishing options and features of choice

Many designers would like to use materials from natural wood to create unique bathroom decoration projects, but they face a number of difficulties and obstacles. The wood tile has a high cost, is subject to the negative effects of temperature drops, condensate and steam, which significantly reduces its operating period and makes its use impractical. Modern technologies for the production of finishing materials enable designers to use the unique texture and color gamut of natural material in ceramic tiles decorated under a tree.Tile with the texture of natural wood is a unique alternative solution for the implementation of design projects in difficult operating conditions.

The wood tile is made from natural materials - sand and clay - with the addition of modifying additives to improve the structure.

Manufacturers produce glazed and unglazed tiles with one or two firing. The applied glaze increases the strength of the tile, increases the resistance to UV rays and temperature changes, prolongs the operational period.

The market of building materials offers buyers two types of ceramic tiles:

• wall mounted;
• outdoor.

Floor tiles under the tree has its own characteristics and is available in two forms:

• The square variety is used to create an artistic pattern in the form of a parquet.
• The rectangular version is made in the form of floorboard. Difficult seamless installation is carried out only by experienced builders.

The wall tile has classic shapes and can be:

• rectangular;
• in the form of a mosaic.

Rectangular-shaped tiles are used to decorate the bathroom in a classic style. Mosaic sheets - a popular type of interior decoration with high humidity and temperature changes. Simplicity of installation of a mosaic on a grid allows to perform works even to the beginning builders.

The most popular tile of porcelainwhich ideally reproduces the structure of any wood species, has a high degree of strength and resistance to low temperatures. It consists of natural materials - white clay, quartz sand and natural dyes.

Finishing material is a unique development of modern manufacturers and has a huge number of advantages:

• the unique texture of natural wood;
• esthetic appearance;
• resistance to moisture and temperature changes;
• strength;
• long period of operation;

• resistance to the aggressive effects of cleaning compositions;
• high waterproofing performance;
• affordable price range;
• environmental Safety;
• short period of finishing work.

Disadvantages:

• Sometimes the installation of such tiles involves the complexity of installation.
• This surface has a low temperature.

Creating a unique design in the bathroom, you must correctly combine the texture and color range of the material used. Wood tile is a unique material that can be the basis of any project. It is in harmony with plastic, wallpaper, natural stone, marble, metal and brick.

Many design trends are created with the use of tiles that imitate natural material:

• rustic;
• ecostyle;
• Scandinavian;
• Provence;
• minimalistic.

The use of multi-colored grout when installing a finishing material will make the room more expressive and give it a unique highlight.The most common colors used for this type of work are beige, chocolate, black, honey.

Warm tones will give the room coziness and noble beauty., make a soft transition from walls to the floor. The combination of wooden tiles and natural stone is a win-win for creating a comfortable place for rest and relaxation. The presence of marble materials will not only add a touch of elegance, but also bring a style of discreet luxury and nobility.

Adding elements of natural stone will create the impression of naturalness and natural beauty. Metal parts are used in modern projects of stylish and creative customers. Accessories brought from different countries of the world will add to the room the ethnic color of a particular country.

Special attention should be paid to the combination of gray brick and natural wood tile. All shades of gray have a unique ability to harmonize with different materials, creating the necessary styles and trends.

The choice of ceramic tiles must be approached responsibly, in detail studying the properties and technical characteristics of the material.

When purchasing the necessary material, you need to know what type of tile will be required for this type of work:

• Majolica - a tile obtained in the process of pressing and covered with opaque glaze. It has high strength and resistance to aggressive compounds.
• Terralia - a material that undergoes two roasting and is covered with a layer of glass glaze.
• Cotto is a tile with a bright texture and a unique texture of natural materials.
• Ceramic granite is used to cover floors with an increased level of load.
• Clinker is processed at high temperatures, used in rooms with high humidity.

Technical documents are important, in which the manufacturer should describe in detail the characteristics of the material:

• water absorption percentage;
• wear resistance level;
• actual tile gauge;
• color spectrum;
• frost resistance index;
• degree of resistance to the action of chemical compounds.

A huge range of products in modern building stores can lead beginners to the wrong choice of the necessary material. Experts advise you to seek help from consultants in retail outlets or independently study all the subtleties and properties of tile. Only having the full amount of information, you can purchase a quality product that will help to implement all the planned projects.

On the shelves of the building stores, the buyer can meet the tile under the tree of different manufacturers from all countries of the mine. The most popular and popular are:

• Kerama marazzi - Russian manufacturer, producing high quality tiles that meet European standards. Unique collections of this manufacturer are popular not only among Russian buyers, but also in the construction markets of other countries of the world.

• Fanal and porcelanosa - Popular manufacturers from Spain.The products of these brands are of high quality, wear resistance, long service life and ease of maintenance, resistance to mechanical loads.
• Cersanit - a large Polish company, which occupies a leading position in the market of building materials. Finishing materials, accessories, bathroom furniture from this brand are in great demand and are able to satisfy the need for solving all design projects.

Design projects in which the interior decorators competently combine tile with other types of finishing materials, give the room brightness and style.

The combination of dark walls and light floor against the background of huge windows will give the room style and nobility, and bright accessories will cheer up.

The simultaneous use of material in the form of a mosaic, floorboard and mirrors will be a win-win option for luxury houses made in the modern style.

The use of stylish interior items, designer furniture, accessories and unusual elements will always look spectacular against the background of dark walls made of wood imitation tiles.

Vertical lines of the finishing material and textured pattern will decorate a small room, made in a minimalist style.

Ceramic parquet in the design of the room with the division of space into zones and combining the bathroom and bedroom is a modern solution, relevant to the room, made in the Scandinavian style.

Using a well-chosen tile that imitates the texture of natural wood for the bathroom, you can not only decorate the room in an original way, but also make it truly exclusive. Such design will give you aesthetic pleasure and lift your mood every day.

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