Bathroom tiling. Bathroom design

The bathroom is a place of peace and relaxation, too bright colors are out of place here. White tiles, reminiscent of Soviet-era cladding, are boring and trivial. It is not so easy to make an effective bathroom design with tiling, although the choice is impressive today. Tiles, porcelain tiles and ceramics are a great way to finish rooms with high humidity. But it is important to choose the right material for facing the surfaces of the floor, ceiling and walls in the bathroom or bathroom for a sophisticated interior.

Bathroom design should embody simplicity, sophistication, but most importantly - comfort.

Everyone has their own taste, but there are many examples where the design of tiled bathrooms impresses with its apparent simplicity, but at the same time with impeccable aesthetics. This happens when everything works for a common goal.

The bathroom requires special care during renovation.

Color.
Lighting.
Design style.
Good contrast combinations.
Interesting design concept.
Harmony of textures of finishing materials.
Fresh ideas for laying tiled materials.

Specialists follow the new products that appear on sale in order to track fashion trends in bathroom tiling for the realization of a spectacular design.

For a project to succeed, it is not necessary to use expensive materials, but it is important that they are chosen with taste.

It is difficult to say unequivocally why in one version the patterned finish looks attractive, in the other it is replete with its inappropriate ripples. It happens that panels or decorative inserts do not make a special impression; in other bathrooms, the same materials play a decisive role in the design and decoration of the bathroom.

Golden Rule. It is not important what the surfaces of the room are lined with, but how the finish harmonizes.

As a background, you can use:

Monochromatic facing of medium and large format of geometric shape (square, rectangular, diamond-shaped and polygonal);
Mosaic tiles (on a grid, convenient for finishing convex and round surfaces);
Special tiles without chamfer for "seamless" laying;
Ordinary tiles for original installation (brick, checkerboard, herringbone).

Advice. By combining colored tiles of the same size, you can get a memorable emotional design for bathroom decoration.

The interior of the bathroom should be not only beautiful, interesting, stylish, but also resistant to various kinds of influences.

For those who like discreet cladding, reminiscent of a natural texture, you should pay attention to porcelain stoneware with imitation of wood or stone.

As auxiliary elements or decor use:

Embossed border and frieze;
Bas-reliefs and decorative inserts;
Mosaic laying of individual walls, blocks or sections;
Panel of broken tiles and glass;
Mirror walls made of tile materials;
Luminous inserts (glass tiles with diode illumination);
Functional tiles (with hooks and hangers for towels, shelves for soap dishes and shampoos).

Modern manufacturers of finishing materials provide a wide range of various materials for decorating walls.

Fans of plain walls should diversify the decoration of the bathroom with colored tiles on the floor - this design will bring novelty to the classic design. Linear contrasts and mosaic rosettes on the lower plane look especially elegant if the walls are plain or with a blurry ornament.

A weakly expressed or, as it were, slightly protruding pattern is often offered in the form of drops, crumbs, polka dots, abstract strokes or plant motifs. This is a good option for those who do not accept variegation, but consider plain tiles in the bathroom to be boring.

You can also combine shadow transitions in the same range or combine 2-3 close shades.

All these decorative techniques will help create a unique interior in the bathroom at no significant cost. It is also important to consider that the cold range visually makes the design of the bathroom more spacious, but less cozy.

Warm shades narrow a small room, but give a feeling of comfort.

What and how to cover?

It may seem to an inexperienced person that it is possible to complete the entire repair and decoration of the bathroom from one batch - the design will only benefit from this. But this is a misconception, since light tiles are needed for the ceiling, only hard ones with abrasion resistance are suitable for the floor. In times of shortage, any tile finish was for happiness, and no one paid attention to the fact that it cracked on the floor, the surface layer of enamel was erased.

The most demanded and popular material for finishing the bathroom for more than a decade has been tile.

Today the catalogs offer:

Wall tiles;
floor;
Ceiling;
Universal;
Auxiliary decor.

They are produced in different materials, based on traditional raw materials. Cement, polymers, clay with inclusions, stone chips and pigment are used.

Even with a limited budget, you can find what you need.

Rectangular and square tiles of increased wear resistance are suitable for finishing the floor. The most practical is floor porcelain tile, which is marked in the instructions in the form of a footprint. Natural marble is considered the most expensive, but it gradually wears out, and due to its natural porosity, it is often necessary to do hygienic treatment. However, a few luxurious marble slabs in the center of a bathroom, shower or bathroom are a luxurious decoration in the design of a bathroom of any style.
Floor tiles should have a minimum coefficient of friction - a rough base is safer when feet get wet on the floor after water procedures.
The ceiling finish should be light and moisture resistant, with no tendency for condensation to accumulate on the head. Mirrored ceilings in the bathroom are beautiful, but inappropriate, they fog up from the steam, the whole effect is lost. Natural porous materials that absorb moisture are also not recommended. Although they "breathe" absorbing and releasing moisture, mold and fungus start from its excess in the pores of sandstone and shell rock, especially with poor ventilation.
The bathroom must be kept at the right temperature.
Wall tiling in sanitary facilities should be aesthetically pleasing, especially at eye level, and practical. Walls are often washed and cleaned with household chemicals, often with abrasive particles, to remove calcium and rust deposits.
High-quality lining guarantees many years of operation.
Some other surfaces are also preferred to be finished with tiled materials, including curved surfaces. To do this, a small mosaic is successfully used (on a grid and by individual elements). It is convenient for columns of arched vaults, benches and sides that hide tubas. Mosaic patterns from small fragments are also used for facing smooth surfaces.
You can tile the countertop under the washbasins, pedestals or decorative shields under the bathroom.

Attention! When buying building materials, check the markings and colors - all tiles for cladding must be from the same batch so that there are no differences, it can be difficult to buy exactly the same one. The pictograms on the packaging or in the instructions clearly show the main parameters of tiled materials. We learn to read them.

Methods for decorative tiling

The interior design of a small bathroom or a spacious bathroom depends not only on the choice of tile materials, but also on how they were laid out.

The tile does not cause allergic reactions, it is not toxic.

1.	Seam to seam	Coincidence of seams vertically and horizontally
2.	Rhomboid	Squares are stacked diagonally
3.	Diagonally	A rectangular tile is laid along an imaginary right angle bisector
4.	Chess board	Used for laying square tiles in a contrasting color
5.	brick	Rectangular tiles are laid horizontally, alternating seams
6.	herringbone	Spectacular laying of rectangular tiles, alternating diagonal rows left and right
7.	Modular installation	The pattern alternates tiles of different sizes in a ratio of 1: 2 (square, rectangle)
8.	patterned	Tiles with a pattern in ¼ - when laid, a beautiful ornament is formed
9.	Patchwork	Colored tiles with different patterns or suitable shades are used
10.	Arbitrary styling	Materials of different formats and shades form a spectacular patterned canvas

Wall cladding (and other surfaces in the bathroom) is produced as:

Solid coverage;
Partial (combined with painting, plastering or finishing with plastic panels);
Fragmentary tiling (wall or part of the wall).

The choice of covering the bathroom depends on its size and design.

The tile is a completely environmentally friendly material, so the environment is not polluted during its production.

Varieties of tiles for the bathroom

Most people know two varieties - ceramic tiles and tiles, but experts distinguish much more materials used for bathrooms.

Thanks to the obligatory roasting procedure, all potential allergens and toxins are destroyed, therefore, even with prolonged contact, there are no unforeseen reactions of the body and cannot be.

According to the type of feedstock and production technology, the following varieties are distinguished:

Monocottura (the same tile) is an affordable, but not very durable high-density tile with a protective layer and often with a pattern;
Bicottura - double-fired enamel tiles;
Monoporosis - based on white clay, an intermediate position between the above species;
Metlakh tiles - of various shapes, small format, for patterned masonry;
Cotto - specific cladding (with a natural shade of clay), applicable for country style;
Clinker - durable, with improved properties of ceramics, used for facades;
Porcelain stoneware is a particularly durable flooring material with abrasion resistance;
Majolica - a type of ceramics, a material close to faience;
Faience (with a special way of drawing a picture);
Porcelain - elite finish;
Glass tiles - an innovative finish, used for regular decoration and luminous blocks;
Mirror tiles - for bathrooms you need a moisture-resistant coating;
Decorative inserts and panels, plinth, side and border.

With high-quality manufacturing and proper installation, tile will last for decades.

This variety of proposals gives you the opportunity to move away from traditional white tiling and find an option to realize the design of your dream bathroom.

Mosaic rolls are very convenient for facing convex and concave surfaces. They do not require complex styling - a grater with squares is simply sunk into the solution, the excess is removed. Pros don't even use grout all the time. This is the simplest way of cladding, reminiscent of wallpaper, but they are placed not only vertically, but also horizontally - under a plumb line and level.

The probability of reproduction of fungi and bacteria in the bathroom tiled is lower than when using other materials.

Crinkled foil can be placed under glass squares with edges, then under a beam of light the wall will play with highlights, like precious stones. True, such an “expensive” design looks cold, especially in blue tones.

There is also a tile with photo printing or print. Panels with a 3D effect look especially impressive, as in the photo, visually expanding the space.

3D tiles, forming whole panels and paintings on the entire wall, will become a real decoration of your home.

Choice of finishes for a small bathroom

The design of tiled bathrooms has no special restrictions, but it is important that there is no feeling of narrowing of the walls or an overhanging ceiling. This happens when the black floor and ceiling are with light or mirrored walls.

The high strength of ceramic tiles allows them to withstand high pressure and weight.

The color and format of the tile is of secondary importance, especially if it is without a chamfer, the combination is important - there should be more light surfaces in proportion.

Imitation of marble with a "seamless" laying, successfully combined with plain light surfaces, visually expands the space of a small bathroom or bathroom.

Large patterns can visually narrow the size of a small room, it is better to limit yourself to individual inserts.

Combinations of two or three types of ceramic tiles look great.

Horizontal and vertical lines work flawlessly, “raising” the ceiling and pushing the walls apart. If black seems gloomy, use the alternative:

Violet;
Navy blue;
eggplant;
Blueberry shade.

Classic black and white design is not for everyone. But an extravagant version with black sanitary ware and golden hues of a border on a light background always looks great, especially with imitation marble on the floor.

It is not necessary to use only one type of tile to create a bathroom design.

Although self-tiling is a troublesome business, many prefer to do it for the sake of economy. It's hard the first time, then it gets easier. It is better to stock up on 10% more material, this will eliminate defects due to culling, broken tiles and unsuccessful cutting. If it turned out to be less than expected, leave a place in the center of the walls and floor - for decorative inserts or mosaic rosettes. Beautiful Spanish or Italian tiles are suitable there - the rest of the collections are given 10-40% cheaper.

The main thing is not to make a mistake in calculating how many bathroom tiles you need.

Tiled materials are placed on a special glue or cement mortar. The surface must be prepared, otherwise something will constantly fall off the convex walls. The solution is worked out with a special spatula with teeth so that air gaps remain.

The easiest way is to lay a "seamless" tile, the dimensions of which are precisely adjusted. It is expensive, but save on plastic crosses and grout (you still can’t do without a minimum amount). Sometimes it is replaced with a colorless building sealant or silicone.

Attention! For beginners, cutting tiles is difficult. Do not even try to “crush” porcelain stoneware with an ordinary tile cutter and wire cutters - this is dangerous. To do this, you need a waterjet cutting machine - use the services of specialized companies.

Currently, the range of tiles for cladding bathroom surfaces is incredibly wide.

When cutting materials with a grinder or tile cutter, do not forget about eye protection and work clothes. If you don’t want to engage in cutting, choose a format cladding that will completely fit the length of the walls and floor. The missing centimeters can be covered with an end corner, a plinth or a side. Laying starts from the bottom. Use the tiling master class if you have questions.

VIDEO: How to choose bathroom tiles.

50 tile bathroom designs:

Every owner or mistress of the house wants to save money, while making repairs so that later they do not have to redo it. Repairs in the bathroom, and more specifically, tiling the bathroom, cost a lot of money, of course, if you call a master at home. But you can do without it by doing this work yourself. If you are a little doubtful of your own abilities and think that you will not be able to lay the tiles correctly, then you should carefully read the information provided in our article.

Tile selection

Before proceeding with the facing of the bathroom, it is necessary to choose the most suitable material for this. Currently, the choice of tiles is so huge that it is not always easy to understand which of the collections will suit you best.

But since ceramic tiles are difficult to classify as cheap building materials, their choice must be taken with all responsibility so as not to make a mistake. Let's see what you need to pay attention to when choosing a tile:

Appointment. If the tile is intended for the bathroom, then it must be moisture resistant. Next, you need to distinguish the type of material that is intended for facing the floor and walls. If almost any material can be used for walls, then for the floor it is necessary to select only a wear-resistant type of tile.
Most manufacturers offer consumers whole collections of tiles. As a rule, the collection includes wall and floor tiles, as well as decor for them. All samples of the collection are united by a common design. Moreover, the photo in the catalogs shows different layout options. Of course, it is not necessary to use the examples that are presented in the catalog to decorate your bathroom - you can think over your own design.

Important! When renovating a bathroom, it is best to choose collections that have a classic design. Fashion trends look spectacular, but in reality they quickly lose their relevance, and hardly anyone wants to redo repairs every couple of years.

The size. Tiles are produced in different sizes. Choosing the best option, it is necessary to take into account the features of the bathroom. On the one hand, tiling the bathtub with large tiles makes it possible to reduce the number of tile joints, and these places, as a rule, are most often affected by fungus and mold. On the other hand, in smaller spaces it is easier to install smaller tiles because they do not have to be constantly cut.

Important! The size of the tile also affects the overall design of the room - this must be taken into account when drawing up a repair project.

Texture. It can be either matte or glossy. In addition, today on sale you can find samples of material with a pronounced surface roughness. A tile with a glossy surface is perfectly even, it is easier to clean, however, dirt on it is more noticeable than on a matte one.

Important! It is undesirable to lay glossy tiles on the floor, because if splashed with water, the pier can become slippery, which can lead to injury.

Color. When choosing a tile color, you need to focus on your personal taste, but also do not ignore the advice of experts, especially if your bathroom is small. If a small bathroom is decorated with dark tiles, then it will seem even cramped. Currently, the owners are rarely limited to using one color for cladding all surfaces - more often a multi-color design option is used.

Important! When designing a bathroom, it is necessary to take into account its features. For example, with a low ceiling, it is better to use the option with the layout of vertical stripes.

Cladding technology

So, let's look at how the process of tiling a bathroom occurs when doing do-it-yourself work.

Preparatory work:

Start finishing by carefully preparing the surface you are going to veneer.
Clean the walls and floor from the old coating. If this is a tile, then knock it down, clean off the paint, and simply remove the wallpaper and linoleum.
Now evaluate how smooth these surfaces are, take measures to level them. For walls, use putties or plasters, and for the floor, make a new screed.
On leveled and completely dried surfaces, apply primer and coating waterproofing.

Where to start lining?

What needs to be tiled first - the walls or the floor? The answer to this question depends on the features of the bathroom and the renovation project. However, in most cases, it is recommended to finish the floor first. Then its flat surface will serve as a “base” for laying tiles on the walls.

Important! It is recommended to start facing from the far (from the entrance) corner. On the walls, you first need to lay out the bottom row, which will serve as a support for the second and all subsequent rows. In the event that you need to start from the middle of the wall, then first you need to fix wooden slats on the wall, which will become a support for the first row. After the tile adhesive has dried, the slats can be removed.

Let's get to work:

First, lay out the first row of tiles without applying glue. This will make it possible to clarify the layout scheme and understand where the cut pieces will be installed.

Important! Try to avoid the need to lay very narrow (up to 3 cm) pieces of tiles, since it is very difficult to cut them off, tiles can often crack.

There is no one right way to apply the adhesive when laying tiles. Most professionals prefer to apply adhesive to the wall, but some craftsmen apply adhesive to each tile.
After the adhesive has been applied, allow 5-10 minutes for exposure, and then attach the tile to its place of installation. Press it firmly against the wall and level it, checking the vertical and horizontal seam is correct using a level. Use rubber hammers to “reset”.
When laying the second and subsequent rows, install mounting crosses between the tiles. This will help to form seams of uniform thickness.
After all the tiles have been laid, let the adhesive dry thoroughly, and then proceed to grouting the joints. For this purpose, use special compositions - fugues, which can be either colored or white.
Grout with a rubber spatula, holding it at an angle to the wall surface. Move the spatula diagonally along the wall.
After the grout has completely dried, wash off its excess with a damp sponge. Additionally, cover the seams with a transparent protective compound using a thin brush.

Our day begins and ends with the bathroom. Therefore, it occupies an important part of our life.

In this article, you will learn what materials are best to use for finishing the floor, ceiling and walls of the bathroom.

Floor finish

We all know well that the bathroom is a place where there is a lot of water. Splashes of water, dust and dirt end up on the floor, and we have to protect it well from this.

But how? This problem can be solved with the right flooring.

Often, ceramic tiles are chosen for the bathroom, which are easy to clean, but will be a little slippery when water gets in. Porcelain stoneware and mosaics are on a par with tiles - good finishing floor materials.

A more budget option is linoleum, but when water gets in, it becomes not as slippery as tile. In addition, water can accumulate between the seams, which will lead to early deterioration of the material.

The next finishing material is natural stone. If we compare it with linoleum, then I would like to note that the stone is much more expensive, but, of course, better.

Another reason why the stone is not popular is that it becomes very slippery when exposed to water, which is dangerous for human life.

Bulk floor - a mass of polymer, which must be applied to the primer. After hardening, you will get an excellent floor covering, which is also waterproof and non-slippery.

But, the only drawback is the high cost of the material, so the self-leveling floor is not very popular among buyers.

Natural wood floor. Here it would not hurt to specify the type of wood when buying. After all, there are not so many moisture resistant ones - teak, larch, puinkado, beech.

But, whatever you choose, be sure to treat the material with moisture-resistant agents for strength and durability. Yacht varnish also does a good job of this job.

Bathroom wall decoration

There are many materials for decorating bathroom walls. Let's look at them all in more detail.

Tiles and porcelain stoneware, these two materials are somewhat similar to each other. They both repel water and do their job well. They differ from each other only in price and quality.

Finishing with plastic panels, but when choosing them, you need to be very careful, as there are many fakes. They consist in the fact that they do not have a special coating between the seams, which would protect them from water ingress.

But fakes can be immediately noticed, since it must be visible.

Also, the bathroom can be finished with acrylic waterproof paints. You can choose any color that suits your room interior.

But, before starting work, do not forget to properly align the walls so that no defects are visible.

The walls in the bathroom can also be finished with wallpaper. But what?

First of all, these are simple waterproof wallpapers that are made of durable material.

Vinyl wallpaper is an expensive option, but reliable.

Photos are wallpapers, but they, of course, must also be moisture resistant. Otherwise, they will serve you no more than a month.

At this time, the most popular wallpaper is glass. They will certainly be both moisture resistant and water-repellent.

You can choose the color and design of such wallpapers yourself or order. Washable wallpaper for the bathroom is ideal.

Ignore the cheapest options, because their material is plain paper, which will get wet and tear in a few days.

Ceiling finish

The ceiling in the bathroom is also very important. We are used to the fact that it is often light-colored and painted with waterproof paint. But now you can see many other interesting options:

A suspended ceiling is a great option, as you can hide all electrical wiring or defects in the sub-ceiling between the ceilings.

Tension - the most practical, but at the same time the most expensive.

Reliable and durable - a vinyl-coated ceiling, it can even protect against water leakage from the top floor if you live in an apartment.

Tiles are a versatile solution for bathroom interiors. Often, the area of the bathroom is small, and the room itself is without windows, so before repairing, you need to carefully consider the future design using photo examples and listen to the advice of professionals.

Among the many design options for a tiled bathroom, it can be difficult to decide on the final choice. Before starting repairs, you should not only choose a color scheme, but also consider possible finishing options, taking into account the square footage of the bathroom and maintaining its functionality.

Medium sized bathroom design

The design project is drawn up taking into account a number of nuances:

room area;
the presence of window openings;
lighting in the bathroom;
location of plumbing fixtures and furniture;
tile sizes and colors.

Choice of colors

Ceramic tiles are available on the market in a huge variety of shapes and colors. Almost any color you like will work for a spacious bathroom, but if the space is not very large, the possibilities are greatly reduced.

In this case, you will have to abandon black and other dark colors, which will visually make the area of the room even smaller, using only blotches or combinations with lighter shades.

The combination of two colors of tiles in the bathroom

For a small room, tiles of light and warm shades are suitable: from white to golden beige. Most often, in bathrooms with a small square, white is combined with blue, light green or beige. At the same time, you can use a drawing in the design, combining fragments of panels when laying in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.

In large bathrooms, almost any decor can be used, but it is important not to use too many distracting details. Traditionally, purple with splashes of yellow, green with elements of red, blue and orange are used for interior decoration. At the same time, dark colors look very good, creating a special coziness in the room.

Decorated inserts

Style decision

The most common style that is most often used in the design of modern bathrooms is classic. This style involves the use of the so-called "dark bottom - white top" technique, when darker shades are chosen for the lining of the lower part and the floor than for the upper part of the walls and ceiling. At the same time, the black and white solution looks organic, rather, in bathrooms with a large quadrature than in small bathrooms.

Classic combination of dark and light tiles

The design solution in the classic style also involves the use of tiles of other sizes and colors for decoration, and their combination. In general, the classic design always looks cozy, stylish and harmonious, there are no elements that are flashy or fall out of the general design solution - everything from the shade of the tile to the light in the room is thought out to the smallest detail and harmonizes with each other, creating a complete picture.

A little more expensive in terms of spending on the purchase of material will cost the design of the bathroom in antique style. Usually, design in this direction is resorted to when creating the interior of spacious rooms. The most commonly used technique is the alternation of wide format tiles in beige colors with light patches.

Bathroom in antique style

The bathroom can also be decorated in Greek or ethnic style. In the first case, beige and sandy warm tones are traditionally combined, and in the second, designers resort to decorating the cladding in the style of cultures of other nations.

Mosaic tiles will give a stylish look to the interior, but this design option will not be very cheap. You can save money by using the mosaic in fragments or simply placing a panel on one of the walls - the choice of patterns and panel sizes is large enough to choose the right option.

Mosaic in the bathroom

The interior looks luxurious, in which the walls are covered with 3D tiles, opening up a huge scope for imagination! You can find yourself on the shores of a warm ocean, take a shower among evergreen palm trees, or admire the image of a fragment from your favorite movie every day. In addition, many manufacturers offer customization, when you can apply almost any pattern in a three-dimensional image.

Tiles with three-dimensional pattern

Modern manufacturers offer not only piece, but also collection tiles. Friezes usually go with it, as well as specially selected floor tiles - a designer design option with carefully selected elements from one collection will make the bathroom interior very stylish and harmonious. At the same time, in no case should you mix drawings from different collections - the interior will look tasteless.

Large and small tiles can play differently in the interior of the same room, the decor in the form of a mosaic looks especially good.
You can avoid a large number of seams by using a wide format tile.
An original look can be achieved if you use a contrasting grout for the joints between the tiles.
Attention! Variegated colors can become less pleasing to the eye over time, so the use of multi-colored grout should be carefully considered before implementing this idea.
The effect of expanding the plane of the walls or visually raising the ceiling can be achieved by laying tiles using vertical or horizontal lines, as well as fragments that differ in height and width.

Highlight seams with color

Important information when choosing a tile

Before buying ceramic tiles, be sure to consider:

quality of floor and wall covering;
strength characteristics;
tile size and shape.

The tile must be of high quality in order to withstand moisture and mechanical stress. The material should not be afraid of detergents - even after a thousandth wash, the surface and color should be preserved in their original form.

Ornamented tiles

For flooring, you should choose a floor matte or embossed tile that will not slip under your feet when water gets on it. By strength, all tile materials are divided into 5 classes, the highest 5th class is characterized by increased strength and wear resistance. They are recommended to choose for laying in public institutions with a high flow of people. For home use, you can purchase the class below.

In addition to the fact that the tile can be of different sizes, it is also produced in various shapes. Depending on the design project, you can choose both square or rectangular, and polygonal tiles.

Conclusion

Choosing a design for a bathroom, you need to focus primarily on the size of the room. The choice of style can be anything, the main thing is to correctly choose the installation option and think over the color scheme long before building materials are purchased.

Bathroom design: video

Tiles in the bathroom: photo

Bathroom renovation is one of the longest undertakings: a lot of operations that require time. Completes all bathroom tiling. Also not the easiest task that requires knowledge of technology. In addition, it is necessary to develop a laying scheme, but not somehow, but beautifully. And also - count the number and not be mistaken.

Technology

According to modern requirements, the tile is placed on a flat base. Smooth - this is with a maximum height difference of 5 mm per 1 sq. m. If the walls or the floor do not meet this requirement, it is necessary for the walls - with a deviation of up to 3 cm - or with more curved surfaces. The floor in this case is leveled with a screed.

Walls must be level

If there are already tiles on the floor, but you want to replace it, you will have to knock down the old one, level out more or less all the differences and fill it with concrete mortar, align it with beacons. Self-levelling mixes can be used, but they also need to be leveled, although not as thoroughly as regular concrete. After the concrete has gained about 50% of the design strength (about 7 days at a temperature of +20°C), work can continue.

Sometimes the tiles on the floor are not removed in any way (usually small). In this case, a 2-3 cm screed can be poured on top and then a new one can be laid.

What composition to level the walls of the bathroom

How to level / putty the walls in the bathroom? All compositions are made on the basis of two binders: gypsum or cement. Since the bathroom is a room with high humidity, the use of gypsum plaster or putty is undesirable. No, you can use them, especially since in many high-rise buildings the walls of the bathrooms are also made of gypsum. But gypsum is very hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air, from the walls. Neither tile nor glue will interfere with this. So that it does not “pull” moisture, fungus or mold does not appear on the walls, the surfaces will need to be well saturated with compounds that reduce hygroscopicity. And preferably several times. And this is an additional cost, and considerable. Therefore, it is better to immediately use cement-based compositions - they initially have low hygroscopicity.

Rotband - popular gypsum plaster, Vetonit - cement

Primer

Before plastering or puttying, before laying tiles, all surfaces are primed. This stage must not be forgotten. Primers improve the adhesion of one layer of materials to another, which has a positive effect on the quality of the finish. If you put the finish on the walls without a primer, there is a high probability that the finish will bounce, sometimes with putty, sometimes just with glue - where the weakest adhesion will be found.

When choosing a primer, pay attention to its additional properties. In the bathroom, anti-fungal additives are useful, as well as hydrophobic additives (water repellent).

How to lay tiles

Actually, after all these stages, the tiling of the bathroom begins directly. First of all, lay it on the floor. Use a special tile adhesive for wet rooms. Start from the door, move towards the far wall. Usually there is a bathroom along the opposite wall, so all the trimmings will be under it.

A layer of glue of about 4-5 mm is applied to the leveled floor, the excess is removed with a notched trowel, the tiles are laid, leveled in a horizontal surface, checking the level. All subsequent ones are laid in the same way, maintaining gaps with the help of plastic crosses. Large format tiles are usually used on the floor, therefore thicker crosses are taken - 3-5 mm.

After the glue has dried (the period is indicated on the package), you can start decorating the walls of the bathroom. The technology is simple and very similar to the one described above:

a layer of glue 3-5 mm thick is applied to a primed even wall, the excess is removed with a notched trowel, which forms recesses;
the tile is dipped into water for a few seconds, set in place, pressed and tapped with a trowel handle, achieving its even position in all planes;
check the position using the building level, checking the horizontal and vertical installation;
next put the second;
the gap between adjacent elements is set using special plastic crosses (2-3 mm, depending on the format);
check for vertical and horizontal.

There is another way - the glue is not applied to the wall, but directly to the tile, removing the excess with the same notched trowel. Apply it to the wall and align it in the same way. This way is neither better nor worse. Choose the one that seems more convenient to you.

The first row is gradually filled - from wall to wall. The second one is placed on it, and so on, already up to the ceiling, then they move to the second wall. While working, do not forget to remove the crosses. The glue sets quickly, as a result, picking them out can be difficult. Also make sure the tiles are clean. All traces of glue, even the smallest, must be wiped off. You can use a sponge or cloth, or both. Pay attention to the fact that the glue does not protrude from the seams. They should be half empty - they will need to be trimmed - overwritten.

The seams are rubbed with special colored compounds, which are matched to match or made contrasting. After the glue has dried, the grout is diluted to a paste state, applied to the seams with a small rubber spatula, and the excess is removed with it. The remains are wiped with a soft non-shedding cloth.

There are still many features and nuances - in terms of layout, design of the bathroom, doorway, etc., but in general, the bathroom is tiled using this technology.

Layout Features

To get a high-quality and beautiful bathroom, you must first consider the layout of the tiles. Let's say you have already looked at several options in different colors or sizes. Now you need to decide which one is better to buy and in what quantity. The difficulty lies in the fact that today the decoration of the bathroom with tiles is sharply monophonic from floor to ceiling. Usually two or three colors are combined, and there are also a number of fragments with a pattern or decor. And we need to accurately calculate their number in order to purchase immediately from one batch and not make a mistake at the same time (due to the peculiarities of the technological process, the colors of different batches may have significant differences).

To solve this problem and, at the same time, develop a tile layout scheme, you will need a large sheet of checkered paper or graph paper, a pencil and colored pencils. On the sheet, draw a sweep of the room, accurately observing the dimensions and proportions. On the appropriate walls mark the location of the doors, bathroom, plumbing, mirrors, washing machine. All objects are drawn in the same scale. It is better to make the drawing large - it will be easier to draw the details, as well as count the tiles individually.

On the prepared plan, on the same scale, draw the tile, painting it with the appropriate colors. So it will be possible to more accurately imagine how everything will look, test several layout options - in horizontal stripes, vertical ones, shifting them, making them wider / narrower / higher, etc.

When you decide on exactly how you want to lay out the bathroom (in terms of the arrangement of different colors, stripe widths and other nuances), you will need to redraw the selected layout again, but taking into account trimming to size.

If you start laying tiles just from one of the corners, you will have to cut it in the other. Since large format tiles are in trend today, these trimmings, on the one hand, greatly spoil the overall impression. Therefore, it is laid out relative to the center of the wall, "accelerating" the trimmings in two corners. It turns out a symmetrical picture, which looks much better.

Only here there are nuances. To make the wall look normal, the trim width should be more than half. Too narrow inserts look sparse. This is regulated by the location: a seam or the middle of a tile can be placed along the center line. Draw so that only narrow stripes are not in the corners.

Redraw the selected styling method, taking into account these points. Then count the number, taking into account those that need to be cut. Yes, the number of tiles will be more, but the look of your bathroom in this version is much more attractive.

How to tile a bathtub - rectangular, rounded

One of the important points when decorating a bathroom with tiles is how to decorate the front of the bath. Most often, it is also pasted over with tiles (another option is to sheathe it with plastic panels). But you can’t hang it just like that, you need a foundation. It is made either from brick (better than ceramic, not silicate, although it is cheaper) or from moisture-resistant drywall.

From both materials, you can lay out a wall that is even or rounded. With bricks, everything is more or less clear, just ask and steal along the drawn arc, creating a slightly broken line. It is then cured with plaster.

To bend drywall, it is cut from the inside into strips 3-5 cm wide, depending on the radius of the bend, the gypsum breaks the floor lines and bends it as necessary. Having laid out the base of a suitable shape, it is primed and it is already possible to lay tiles on the glue in the standard way.

There is one more subtlety when finishing the bathroom: there can be a decent distance between the side of the bathroom and one of the walls - from 5 to 15 cm. This distance must be covered with something, otherwise water will flow down and the greater the distance, the more problematic it is to close it. The way out is to make a drywall shelf, on which then stick the tiles. The order of work is this:

expose the bath strictly horizontally;
transfer the line of the upper edge of the bathroom to the wall (with a square or ruler);
from the resulting line, retreat down to the thickness of the planned materials (tile thickness + drywall thickness + board thickness, on which all this will be based);
attach a bar or profile along the resulting line (the upper edge coincides with the drawn line);
a wide board (treated with antiseptics) is attached to the profile, which reaches the side of the bathroom;
the gap between the board and the bath is filled with sealant;
a piece of moisture-resistant drywall cut to size is laid on top;
primed;
subsequently, when finishing the walls, we lay out this shelf with tiles cut to size.

Bathroom tiling: photo ideas

In recent years, there are two main trends in bathroom decoration:

There is a third option - a combination. Such options, by the way, are especially interesting.

Another design nuance is that rectangular tiles are increasingly placed not “standing”, but “lying” - in length. This is justified, as it makes the room visually wider.

The location "in length" visually makes the room wider

You have probably noticed that more and more people are using stripes - horizontal or vertical - of different widths. Make them on different walls.

Stripes and fragments of different sizes - one of the modern trends in bathroom decoration

Fashion and drawings did not bypass. Although flowers or solid colors are still popular, tiles have appeared that imitate various natural materials: stone, wood of different species, leather. It turns out quite interesting: it looks like a tree (imitations are quite high-quality), but it feels like ceramics.