Bathroom without a tile: finishing options

A bathroom is one of the most important premises available today in virtually every home, apartment. Here they take a morning invigorating shower, an evening relaxing bath, brush their teeth, wash their face, wash clothes, apply makeup in front of a mirror. The original design of the bathroom without a tile will seem unusual to many, however, this design of the bathroom is gaining popularity, as modernity tends to reduce the cost and simplify the finishing process. Every year there are more and more various materials which are optimum suitable for such rooms.

Features of finishing, requirements for finishing materials

The bathroom is a room with high humidity, because the finish of this room is selected waterproof. Temperature variations are also not uncommon here, because resistance to them is very important. In addition, the finish must be durable, environmentally friendly, resistant to fungi, mold, easily cleaned from various contaminants.

In ancient times it was believed that the "washing" room should be luxurious, special - sometimes real palaces were erected for these purposes. Not all modern apartments have the opportunity to allocate a lot of space for a bathroom, and the tile, laid on a thick layer of cement mortar or glue, "steals" precious centimeters. Functionality is also important: care should be taken to ensure that the floor does not slip too much when water is injected - this is traumatic.

Many designers recommend decorating the bathroom in exactly the same style as all other rooms of the apartment, house. But there is another approach - the space separated from other rooms is made bright, stylish, original, regardless of the style of other rooms.

Free finishing methods

Tile - the traditional version of the walls and floors of the bathroom, for which there are many alternatives. Linoleum, laminate with moisture-proof properties, various types of paint, natural stone, and sometimes the floor is made as self-leveling, including with "three de" effects, act as a floor covering.

The choice of wall materials is even wider - these are panels made of natural wood or particle board, MDF or fiberboard, glass or gypsum vinyl, three-dimensional or plastic. For their installation will require:

• construction level, roulette;
• embedded parts for wall cabinets;
• fasteners;
• scissors, saws, blades for cutting slats;
• baseboards, ceiling moldings;
• primer;
• adhesive composition.

Also often used decorative plaster, dyeing in different colors, using stencils or without them, pasting with decorative films, applying liquid wallpaper, etc.

Wall panels: variations, advantages, characteristic

Wall panels are made of various materials, easy to install, look beautiful. They are not afraid of hot water, steam, constant high humidity, frequent temperature changes.
There are other benefits:

• a large variety of design ideas - imitation tiles, mosaic, "under the wall paneling". There are matte or glossy, plain or patterned;
• used in many interior styles - from classic to modern, from ethnic to industrial, etc .;
• behind them hide all pipes and wires, installation is done independently;
• moisture-proof with direct ingress of water;
• used in any place of the room - in the shower, above the bathroom, toilet, washbasin, at least - on the ceiling;
• high environmental friendliness, anti-static;
• resistant to mold and fungus;
• for installation it is not necessary to level the surfaces; trimming is done with improvised tools;
• panels are mounted on horizontal, vertical, inclined surfaces, combined in any order;
• easy to clean, cheaper than ceramic tile, natural stone.

There are also disadvantages:

• panels installed on the frames, take away from the room up to 9-11 cm of usable area, therefore, in tight spaces, they are mounted with glue;
• low strength of many types - in case of accidental impacts with a hard object, the part is easily deformed and breaks. Replace damaged parts.

When buying several types of panels, you should choose parts with the same locks.

Natural wood panels

Wooden paneling looks expensive, status, it is very popular for many years. It is made of various wood species:

• stained or bleached oak;
• beech wood;
• ash tree;
• maple;
• mahagoni;
• pines;
• alder;
• cedar;
• ate;
• fir;
• Karelian birch;
• pears;
• cherries, etc.

Wood is always environmentally friendly, it is impregnated with special moisture-proof compounds, wax, anti-mold, rot, varnish, carefully emphasizing the texture. This decoration is suitable for interiors in the classical style, rustic, country, ethnic and many others.

Chipboards

Chipboard consists of wood shavings, mixed with a special glue, has sufficient strength. Lamellae are covered with protective agents that prevent rotting, molding, and are painted in different colors. Chipboard panels have a relatively large weight, they do not tolerate a direct hit of water.

If there is a real or electric fireplace in the bathroom, the room will not be too wet - the fire can dry it quickly.

Fibreboard

DVP - the strong material consisting of fibers, released by various on thickness. He is not afraid of strikes, hanging shelves, mirrors. These parts are produced in the form of sheets, battens, tiles of various shapes and sizes. Suitable for cladding walls, ceilings, painted in various colors or varnished, but the ingress of water on it is very undesirable.

MDF panels

MDF sheets are made from fine chips, which are pressed using high temperatures under pressure. The top coating contains components that protect against water. The material is of sufficient strength - suspended cabinets and shelves are attached to it, but if the protective coating is damaged, a fragment of the finish needs to be replaced, as water easily penetrates inside.

MDF panels are produced in the form of sheet material, long slats, square tiles, and the design is an imitation of natural stone, wood, and ceramics.

Glass panels

Facing walls and ceilings with glass is a bright, modern solution. This finish is used in high-tech interiors, loft, minimalism, futurism. The glass is selected tinted, frosted, transparent. The surface of the special glass for the bathroom is ideally even, it can have photo printing in the form of drawings, ornaments, whole pictures, mainly with marine, forest, plant themes. Parts are attached to the walls in the same way as mirrors. One or two, a maximum of three glasses is enough for a whole wall - the smaller the joints, the less likely the appearance of fungus and dirt, the easier it is to care for these surfaces.

Glass with photo printing is usually mounted on one wall, trimming the rest with materials of gray, white or any other dull color scheme.

Gypsum vinyl panels

Gypsum vinyl - ordinary sheets of drywall, but their surface is plastered with textured, colored vinyl, decorated with photographic images, ornaments. Additional décor is not required here. These slats are strong enough, durable, reliable. Installation requires perforated aluminum profiles, various fasteners.

3D panels

Three-dimensional are called fashion lists, with their texture resembling real stucco. 3D panels allow you to create a unique stylistic design, especially if the interior is supplemented with a spot or LED backlight. To increase the moisture resistance of the panel is painted with acrylic paints of suitable colors. Registration is suitable for various styles of interiors - from baroque to futurism.

Plastic panels

Produced orgalitovye PVC lamellas. Hardboard - a special type of plastic, the panels externally resemble glass, but a bit cheaper. PVC panels are sold in various colors, with ornaments, drawings, imitations of wood or stone texture. They are waterproof, have a low price, are available in the form of slats, sheets, square, rectangular tiles. The coating is mounted with the help of glue, behind it hide wires, pipes, heat insulating materials. Such walls are well washed, easily repaired in case of damage. But plastic emits a small amount of chemicals into the air, and in case of fire, especially toxic smoke. Therefore, it is desirable to pass the wiring through special fireproof cable channels.

Surface painting

For painting walls, floor, ceiling in the bathroom, the coloring composition is selected as follows:

• moisture resistant;
• vapor permeable;
• eco-friendly;
• durable.

What is good paint:

• various colors, shades are made;
• they are relatively cheap;
• quickly applied with their own hands - it does not need to be a specialist.
• But there is a serious disadvantage: this coating looks good only on very flat planes.

Alkyd enamels for the bathroom are not recommended - they form a film, under which moisture accumulates. Due to dampness, the paint will begin to fall off after a few weeks. Water emulsion will suit more, they are issued the following:

• acrylic - simply, evenly applied with a thin layer, may contain latex in the composition, to increase the strength and elasticity of the coating;
• silicate - durable, wear-resistant coating that can last up to 15-18 years, almost without losing an attractive appearance, but in places where direct streams of water often fall, it is not desirable to apply it;
• silicone - are quite expensive, reliably paint over small cracks, narrow cracks, have high vapor permeability, have silicone gum in their composition;
• mineral - the most economical, budget option. The composition contains lime, cement, applied to brick, plastered, concrete walls, but the coating is not too durable.

Decorative plaster

It has some positive features:

• if the plaster coat with varnish, wax, it perfectly tolerates high humidity;
• unlike ceramic tiles, this material is easily vapor-permeable;
• decorative plaster keeps heat well;
• easy enough to clean;
• hides the irregularities of the walls;
• does not accumulate static electricity;
• has a beautiful appearance, original relief surface;
• blends beautifully with other materials;
• can be used as a frame for mirrors, decorating false-fireplaces.

The main disadvantages of this design - the high cost of its individual varieties, the complexity of the application, which also affects the final price of finishing.

Available in the following types:

• mineral - does not pass water, is steady against hot couple, will serve 25-30 years;
• acrylic - has a set of various useful properties that allows it not to lose appearance even in 40-50 years;
• silicate - is more expensive than others, does not fade under the influence of sunlight, is not affected by mold, fungus, has been serving for more than 55 years.

In appearance of the finished surface, decorative plasters are made:

• smooth - the glossy surface perfectly repels moisture, the coating is produced in any color, the coating looks interesting with a cracked texture, various stencils, handmade drawings. The most popular representative is Venetian plaster;
• structural - has a certain repetitive relief. This is the texture of "bark beetle", "pebbles", etc.

The main disadvantages are that the coating is heavily cleaned from dust, dirt, which easily lingers in each unevenness, serves much less than completely smooth.

Choose wallpaper

In a cramped bathroom, volume wall panels or tiles are replaced with thin wallpaper. The advantages of this finish:

• low cost of most varieties of material;
• you can stick yourself - alone or together;
• simply dismantled if you wanted to update the interior;
• a huge variety of drawings, ornaments, textures;
• Suitable for most styles of interior design.

Negative sides:

• far from all varieties are able to withstand high humidity, which leads to their excessively rapid spoilage;
• materials attached to the glue, can eventually miss the adhesive composition on the front side - this will lead to a loss of appearance;
• paper is able to swell, deform, peel off.

Which is best to choose:

• washable - ideal for the bathroom option. These wallpapers have a specially treated dense surface that does not allow water to pass through; they will last a long time, remaining in good condition. The coating is well washed from any dirt, fungus, mold does not settle on it, due to increased smoothness. It is easy to glue it with your own hands using wallpaper glue, then smooth well;
• liquid - applied as a putty, resemble a plaster mixture that requires dilution with water. The coating is applied with a spatula - after drying, the surface resembles a real wallpaper without seams. The material looks great, serves for a long time, it is not afraid of water, steam, sudden temperature changes;
• Vinyl - resistant to direct ingress of water, constant vaporization, various temperatures. The cost of this type of wallpaper is relatively high, as well as performance;
• self-adhesive - the back surface of the product is covered with a special adhesive composition that allows you to mount it without the participation of additional funds, just slightly wetting with ordinary water. The material is a form of vinyl;
• glass wallpaper - has excellent performance properties that resemble glass. This finish does not absorb water at all, tolerates temperature fluctuations, is easily and simply painted in a variety of colors, does not require special care;
• wallpapers - quickly, inexpensively and completely change the appearance of the room, creating a bright accent spot. The material is resistant to water, steam, temperature changes, for a long time looks great, does not exfoliate, is mounted with the help of wallpaper glue.

Conclusion

The bathroom, if desired, may be tiled with ceramic tiles, but the design with special wallpaper, decorative plaster, paint, all sorts of lamellae, looks much more original, more comfortable. The modern variety of finishing options allows you to create a functional bathroom of your dreams in a large or small room, decorated modestly, budget or expensive, luxurious. High-quality equipment, with certain skills, is made by hand - even a teenager is available in complexity. When self-repair is difficult, such work is entrusted to professional finishers.