Marble, ceramic, mirror or pearl - tell about the types of mosaic and its use in the bathroom interior.
Finishing with fine mosaic tiles - classic. Only the choice of a particular product is relevant. Punk and paintings often look outdated, while monochrome is a more modern story. In the article, we will tell about the design features of the bathroom with a mosaic.
All about the bathroom with mosaic
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Mosaic is one of the most ancient finishing materials, its age has thousands of years. Today, stone is used for manufacture: travertine, marble, onyx and slate, pebbles, glass, metal, ceramics, and even a pearl. Consider the most suitable mosaic types for the design of the bathroom with a toilet.
Marble
The most common material and one of the most expensive. Chips (individual elements) are presented in several sizes. The smallest: 15 x 15 mm, the largest: 48 x 48 mm. The marble finish is resistant to water and steam, so that it is used to design all zones of the bathroom and kitchen.
Glass
It happens matte and glossy, as well as transparent. Chip dimensions: from 7 mm to 48 mm. Such a tile is also distinguished by impaired and heatproof, despite the external fragility. Pleasant moment: glass is cheaper than similar materials.
Galka
Pebbles are easily fit even on complex curved surfaces. Natural materials do not attract dust, dirt and easily clean with a simple damp cloth.
Nacre
New type of finishing materials. It is the upper layer of shells of mollusks, and in its characteristics it is identical to pearls. The mother-in-law can be used for the interior decoration of any room, since it does not fade, does not mold, does not absorb moisture and is not afraid of heat.
The only moment is: carefully with chemical cleaning substances, the mother of pearl is afraid of acid. Also undesirable to lay such tiles on the floor, it is quite fragile.
Ceramics
According to its properties, it looks like an ordinary tile. It is produced by the same technology. Cameramics happens matte, glazed and embossed. In addition to the price and excellent physical characteristics, the dignity of the material is a variety of species. In stores there are elements of almost any sizes and forms: rectangles, squares, circles, hexagons and, of course, scales are one of the most trend options.
Mirror
The most suitable type of mosaic in the design of a small bathroom is a mirror. It visually increases the space. The apparent fragility is deceptive: in fact damage it is quite difficult. With it, it is drawn up and walls, and individual elements, such as a bath screen.
Metal
Not the most obvious choice. However, if you make a hai-tech bathroom, one can also consider this option. Metal puzzles are produced from copper, stainless steel, aluminum, also apply spraying from brass. They are of different shapes and sizes. Be sure to check the composition when buying. It happens that under the guise of stainless steel sell products from cheaper and soft metals. They will serve much less.
It is nice to work with the material: due to the form of the release, it easily falls on the surface. Sold with plates of standard size 30 x 30 cm. The main difference is the substrate.
Substrate options
- Paper. Chips are glued to a paper base face. This makes it easier to apply to the wall. The main minuses are two: first, when moisture gets on the base, a separate element can be prematurely discovered, for example, during transportation. And secondly, it is possible to estimate the result and the integrity of the parts only after they are fixed on the wall (when the base will be dug). So about the presence of chips and cracks on the front side you will find out late.
- Grid. There is a slightly different principle of work. Chips are glued with the back of the grid, so you can immediately consider their quality. The minus of such a base is that it reduces the area of contact with glue tiles.
- Coupling. This is the most convenient basis in terms of work. Chips are interconnected with drops of glue. Sheets are a larger size: 30 x 60 cm, which significantly increases the speed of working with them.
Options for using tile mosaic in bathroom design
Modern mosaic - universal finishing material. With it, the emphasis arranges, the walls, floors and even plumbing.Finish
For the primary finishes, a simpler tile of one color is usually used or made in the non-contrast gamma. It may be large scales or small squares up to 2-3 cm.
There are no restrictions on use: there are no walls and accent zones in shower or over the bathroom, and surfaces near the sink. Monochrome chips are great combined with a larger tile in the same shades - you can create a game of textures.
If you like the panel options, then in addition to them, select the usual ceramic tile in one of the tones used in the drawing. In the photo the design of such a bathroom with a mosaic looks very stylish. The most relevant today is considered floristic, animalistic topics, geometry and abstraction. Pay attention to the gamma of execution. The drawing should not be too bright and catchy, better let the tone be a little muted. Although, of course, much depends on the design.
Addition
In this case, the mosaic is used to finish small sites and zones. It can only be a bath screen, a zone inside the soul. It is interesting to look for individual solutions in the design of shelves, plumbing and furniture - the same Tumba under the sink.
Sometimes in the design uses several products of different colors: with a brighter tile, accent zones are separated, and neutral, for example, white or beige - the rest of the space.
Accents
This design of the bathroom with tiles and mosaic occurs infrequently. Yet, in most cases, designers prefer more active finish. Nevertheless, the panels with drawings from chips around the room perimeter can be used as small accents, small paintings or trim, soul and shelves with monochrome products.
For copiers, smaller chips usually use smaller chips, combined with a large cafeter and porcelain.
