Bathroom Finishing

The choice of the method of facing in this room depends on many factors. In addition to the excellent decorative appearance, the material must be moisture resistant, strong and resistant to rot, so that not a few months later do not start a new repair . If for a spacious modern bathroom fit wood or wallpaper, then in a modest Khrushchev this should not be done, the walls instantly covered with mold and lose attractiveness. Here are a few options for example, which will help readers understand the eve of complex repair work.

Types of decorative bathroom finishes

  1. Bathroom tiles . The tile is hard, it is excellent against moisture, it does not collapse under the influence of the fungus. This material is simply created for finishing floors and walls in the bathroom. You can find almost any color design, diversifying the interior of your choice. Usually the floor is covered with a darker tile material than the walls. This reception visually expands the space and lifts the ceilings. Using a material with an ornament or laying out patterns will give the bathroom a more cheerful and original look.
  2. Finish the bathroom with plastic panels . In fact, this is the most affordable option for facing the room in our time. The framing of the frame is not a difficult task, it does not require significant resources and is strong for any user. The installation of the panels themselves is also very simple. In addition, plastic panels are excellent not only for walls, they are a popular material for finishing the bath ceiling. You can hide under them all communications and wiring that surround the room. The color and texture of PVC panels, despite their cheapness, allow solving many design problems.
  3. The bathroom is decorated with wood . Not any tree can be used for this type of work. The wood species must resist water, various microorganisms (fungi, bacteria), which often develop in a moist environment. Suitable domestic oak, ash, elm. These rocks have a low coefficient of deformation. You can also buy imported material, which is well proven for these jobs - bamboo, cork, merbau and others. In any case, the board, despite its origin, must be treated with water repellent and antifungal compounds. Most often, the tree is used as a glued board or lining. The main advantage of this cladding is the extremely cozy, stylish and elegant appearance of the room, as well as the healthy microclimate that creates this natural material.
  4. Finishing the bathroom with mosaic. Modern mosaic is made of glass, ceramics, stone. By its characteristics it is not inferior to ordinary tiles, this material is very durable, even with constant contact with water, it is great for a bathroom. From it you can spread, like large pictures, and make mosaic inserts, which look pretty gorgeous on the walls and floor. Of course, it is difficult to paste a large panel to a novice, you need to work well on the surface, pick up glue correctly, be able to work with this delicate material. But the colored patterns so effectively transform the room, that all costs pay off instantly.
  5. Finishing the bathroom wall paper . If you are so fond of wallpaper that you decided to risk using them in the bathroom, then you should only choose materials based on polymer - vinyl washable wallpaper. They are not afraid of steam, and even short-term jets of water. An alternative option may be the use of glass beads, which are distinguished by their ecological compatibility, durability and good watertightness, and a good variety of textures. By the way, they can be repainted up to 20 times with latex or water-based paints.
  6. Finishing the bathroom with stone or brick . At once we will notice, what is it though royal, but very not cheap decision for facing of a room. Much depends on the rock. For example, natural marble, granite or quartzite will cost more than artificial decorative stone or brick. As a floor covering in this room, a reliable and uncomfortable porcelain stoneware, stable, unlike marble, to almost any aggressive detergent is perfect. With this finish, you need to know the measure, not turning the bathroom dark in a cave. It is recommended to alternate a stone with a light stucco or wallpaper, fill the room with bright lighting.