November 15, 2013.
The appearance of the bathroom is largely determined by how the walls are decorated. Sometimes we advise using accessories and paintings for wall decor, but today we will talk about a more radical change, namely about changing the wall covering. You can transform the walls with any material, but we would like to focus on the most common and convenient. Let’s look at options that are the most pure and less problematic for such a room as a bath.
1. Cheap option is wall painting. . Although, do not forget that the wall should be prepared for this type of work, and the paint itself should be suitable for the room of the wet bathroom.
Traditionally, alkyd paints (on an oil basis) survived latex (on water -based), but new options for latex colors can argue today with alkyd for strength. Alkyd dry slower and require a solvent for cleaning.
You can take advantage of the “Hall” when choosing paint, that is, consult an audience on the Internet using the forum construction or consultations of specialists in the store. It is better, of course, to resort to both. Web users can offer good options, based on their own experience and tell how and what they did when implementing a particular idea.
2. The most common option is ceramic tiles. This is an attractive and strong option that is easy to clean. In addition, tiles are waterproof material, although it requires the correct installation and can cost a penny. Although there are relatively cheap ceramic tiles, we advise you to pay attention to the quality.
Float and wall tiles sell glazed and unglazed, simple and patterned and in an unlimited color range. Someone even orders manual painting of ceramic tiles, which undoubtedly adds luxury.
Installation of ceramic tiles is possible on almost any surface, whether it is drywall, plaster or plywood, but it should be smooth and solid. Unglazed tile usually requires compaction. Installation of wall tiles can be difficult, but you can hire a specialist for this.
3. Another option is glass or glass blocks. Using such a material, you can create a smooth modern type of walls in the bathroom. Material can skip light, but maintain confidentiality, so it is often used for the zones walls in the bathroom. Installation of glass walls is quite difficult for an independent project.
