The choice of materials for finishing the toilet

When choosing the decoration for the toilet, you should consider the style of the apartment or house, the right combination of colors. Modern materials can make the interior original and interesting, moreover, they are able to visually increase the dimensions of the room or vice versa.

Tile

The use of tiles allows owners to forget about repairs for a long period of time, since the material is resistant to wear and mechanical stress. Now in stores there are many options for tiles, which opens up great opportunities for the buyer and gives a chance to realize any idea. Tiles can differ not only in color, but also in size, texture. You can use friezes for decoration, they are often made together with tiles.

The only drawback of using tile is the difficulty in installing it. Installation works are dirty, and not everyone can handle them, so it’s better to invite professionals who can not only lay the tiles, but also prepare the surface for this.

Initially, you need to align the walls, for this a primer, putty or plaster is used. Then the end wall is “sewn up” with a layer of drywall, provided that there are risers in the room. After preparatory work, you can lay the tiles. The solution is applied to the wall and the back side of the plate, after which the tile is laid down on the wall by the pressing method. Seams are made using crosses, filled with grout.

Plastic panels

The use of plastic panels for finishing the toilet is one of the most popular options.

Advantages:

• Strength.
• Durability.
• Moisture resistance.
• Resists corrosion.
• The fungus does not start.
• Color fastness.
• External imitation of other materials.
• Easy maintenance, easy maintenance and cleaning.
• Visual increase in space.
• Easy installation, seamless installation.

In order to install plastic panels, you need to install a wooden crate, then attach PVC panels to it with brackets or a stapler. The only drawback is brittleness, as the panels may crack or burst during impacts or loads.

Moisture resistant wallpaper

With the help of such wallpapers you can create an original and unique interior. Using panoramic wallpaper, you can visually increase the size of the room. The disadvantage is their short life, and constant cleaning quickly wear them out.

Among the advantages, it should be noted the easy installation, as well as the cheap price, which everyone can afford. The installation technology is as simple as possible, since the wall is first prepared (leveling, puttying), after which glue is applied to the wall and wallpaper. Wallpaper must be glued vertically, for leveling you need to use a special roller.

Decorative painting

Recently, decorative paints are becoming more popular, and their range is increasing. You can choose an unusual finish: roll, stencil or others. However, it is worth noting that without the original design ideas, this paint looks primitive.

Paint can peel off, crack or burst due to high humidity levels. Before applying it, you need to prepare the walls, level them and eliminate all roughness. The best option would be a combination of paint with plastic or tile.

The liquid wallpaper

Recently, liquid wallpaper has ceased to be very popular, however, it is worth paying attention to them. Their advantage is that they can be applied to almost any surface, even if it is brick or glass, even ceramic tiles or drywall. Liquid wallpaper is sold in dry form or in the form of a finished mixture.

An unusual structure is obtained due to the various fibers that are present in the composition. With the help of liquid wallpaper you can create an original design, an unusual surface. They are environmentally friendly, do not absorb odor, are able to normalize air, level moisture. It is better to apply the material with a trowel, you can do it yourself.

Mosaic

Using a mosaic is an expensive option, but with this material you can create a chic toilet design. Using mosaics, you can create unusual patterns, and the main advantage will be the durability of the material.

Mosaic - small elements, often square, but can be round or triangular. The color palette has no restrictions, which means that you can choose a shade that will be fully combined with the apartment. Laying is done in the same way as tile.

Wall preparation, tools and materials

In order for the fungus not to form in the toilet, you need to prepare the walls, properly process the timber and walls. First of all, you need to clean the wall of materials that were used earlier, it is good to clean it. It is best to do this by using a spray bottle, spatula and a bucket of warm water.

If the fungus has already formed on the base, then it is easy to etch it; for this, it is enough to buy the special tool "White" and treat it with the walls. After this, the surface must be treated with a special antifungal primer. To continue the work, you need to wait until the walls are completely dry, it is better to ventilate to speed up this process. For construction work, such tools are needed: a drill, putty knife, rollers and brushes, a mixer for mixing the mortar and others.

Advice

These tips apply to all of the materials presented above:

• The toilet is better to dismantle, this will greatly simplify the work.
• It is better to replace the pipes with new ones before the start of repair.
• The walls need to be treated with antifungal impregnation.
• It is better to give preference to a plinth with secret fixing systems.
• Matte surfaces will make the room cozy, and glossy visually larger.
• If permanent independent repairs are not planned, then the tools can not be bought, but rented.
• It is not advisable to combine more than two materials, this will spoil the pleasant impression.

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