Tile in the toilet: design ideas

Owners of a separate bathroom can tile the toilet with the same tiles that were used in the bathroom, or they can choose another option. Tiles of all kinds of colors, shapes and thicknesses are ideal for a toilet. This room is less exposed to moisture than the bathroom, so here the tiles can be combined with other coatings. Consider the design and stylistic rules for choosing tiles, as well as evaluate popular manufacturers.

Ceramic tiles are an environmentally friendly material that is produced by pressing natural white clay with various additives. The advantages of tiles over other coatings are especially relevant for a room such as a toilet.

Consider the main advantages of toilet tiles.

• The tiles are easy to clean, and the toilet is the place where the most germs accumulate. The material is moisture resistant and can withstand wet cleaning in any quantity.
• The tiles do not absorb odors.

• Ceramics can even out walls without eating up the space too much, because toilet tiles are a thin and durable material.
• The abundance of colors makes it possible to decorate the interior of the room in pleasant, relaxing colors.

The size and configuration of the tiles depend on the specific collection and manufacturer and are directly related to the dimensions of the room and the chosen style of decoration. The use of large-format tiles is characteristic of the minimalism style and modern trends.

For this purpose, different tile formats are chosen.

• Squares 20x20 cm, which are increasingly found in collections with hand-painted paintings.
• Bricks of the "hog" shape Is a slightly convex tile. This format creates a scale effect when laid.
• Mosaic - this type is often used for interior decoration in ethnic style, for example, Moroccan.

The modern selection of tiles is represented by products from various world manufacturers. The collections of Italy, Spain and Russia are distinguished by the greatest variety. They represent unsurpassed beauty design solutions that imitate natural materials.

Mainly:

• imitation of travertine - a stone in yellowish tones, which creates an atmosphere of comfort;
• marble effect tiles;
• facing material for textiles of light shades.

The catalogs of this brand are rich in imitation of natural materials that can be chosen for the floor, and for the walls it is suitable:

• Latte collection in the color of delicate milk foam with vertical stripes, which will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the bathroom;
• Cladding tiles from the Milagro collection with delicate colors in pastel shades.

It is a combination of pale backgrounds and rich patterns.

• Capri series Are ribbed pieces of aquamarine porcelain stoneware.
• Habitat Series - decorative tiles with a pattern in the form of a floral ornament, applied using a stencil. Symmetrical patterns can be mixed with a cool white background color.
• Decorative drawings are suitable for the toilet. Kiko collectionsstylized as ethnic ornaments. The series contains background elements to match the decor.
• Decorative Andra series Is a background wall tile decorated with flowers.
• Patchwork colors series from italian trading SantAugustino brands is a floor and wall tile with symmetrical geometric patterns that structure the space well.
• Geometric monochrome patterns can be found in City Glamor collections by Unica... They are suitable for finishing the floor in the toilet, this will visually increase the space of a small room.

The manufacturer offers a wide selection of toilet ceramics. For example, original solutions are series named after the Italian cities of Forio and Positano. The collections include background elements, city decor and stylized borders.

In the collections of the Spanish brand, in addition to large-format cladding panels with the effect of gold and silver, there are cozy, small format pictorial ceramic materials:

• 30x60 cm bricks of the Tandem series resemble small photo frames and represent a set of drawings that do not repeat;
• collection Surf - a set of drawings of a marine theme;
• The Mandala collection will interest Hinduism lovers, decorative elements are decorated with images of yantras and mandalas.

The choice of cladding material depends on the style of the apartment and how the bathroom is finished. The decorative elements of the bathroom and toilet may not match, but it is better to make the background coating the same. For example, if you choose Kerama Marazzi's city tiles for your bathroom, you can décor the toilet with a background material of the same color but with different images.

Use a combination of several materials. A toilet is usually a small room. Tile for decoration is a budget option, but you can even reduce the cost of repair work. For example, cover 2/3 of the wall with paint, and 1/3 with tiles, then only 2-3 sq. meters. Thus, you can get an interesting design and not spend a lot of money on it.

The design of the toilet depends on the chosen style of the room.

• In a classic design, a combination of an evenly painted upper part of the wall and a marble or mother-of-pearl cladding of the lower one will be appropriate. So that the interior does not seem boring, it is better to decorate the flooring with tiles with an ornament.
• The Italian style is characterized by a combination of subtle one-color ornaments and a single-color background tile, the floor is laid out from 20x20 cm squares in a vintage style.
• In a loft-style, the toilet can be decorated using imitation of white or red brick, but not on the entire wall, otherwise there will be an overload of decor. The rest of the wall can be painted white.

• In the Provence style, it is better to design a toilet if it is spacious and has a window, for example, this option is possible in a country house. For this direction, a combination of small squares from a monochromatic collection mixed with ornaments is suitable.
• For the Moroccan style, you can safely choose a mosaic of different colors. Such items are quite expensive, so they can be paired with cheaper background tiles.
• The Turkish style is characterized by finishing in shades of travertine. Collections imitating different varieties and shades are presented in the catalogs of Italian and Russian manufacturers.

Large-format tiles are laid out, according to the drawing, if any, and tiles in the form of squares and bricks can be laid out in the following main ways:

• seam in seam - tiles are laid side by side;
• "razbezhku" layout is a layout scheme where panels of the 1st row are joined in the middle of the tiles of the 2nd row, with the "hog" laying option, the effect of a brick wall is created;
• diagonal layout for square elements;
• Herringbone - for rectangular parts.

Not all colors can be used to decorate the toilet. Tones that induce a state of relaxation and pleasant emotions are best suited, it is advisable to avoid negative associations. Pastel colors can be beneficial to health.

Gray and black tiles will not work, because the room for the toilet - small and without windows, these colors compress the space too much. Black and white flooring would be an acceptable option. Bright colors such as yellow, red, orange can be annoying when installed on an entire wall, so they are best used as decoration.

Plain wall cladding looks too simple, usually they use the main background tile, and add decor to it.

• Geometric patterns can be created using a checkerboard layout, a combination of two tones of the same color, for example, dark and pale green, looks beautiful.
• Ornaments for painting the Etruscans, Gzhel may not go all over the wall, but be used as a decor. Painted tiles are usually created in blue tones, so light blue is suitable for it as a base.
• In the collections of modern manufacturers, you can find tiles that imitate natural stone. Collections in dark gray tones, imitating cement and asphalt, as well as brick, should not be used in the toilet. It is necessary to give preference to light colors.

For reasons of economy and beauty, tiles can be combined with other materials.

• Wallpaper. Tiles 2/3 of the wall from the floor and wallpaper upstairs. This option is the most budgetary. On the one hand, the lower part of the walls is protected from the effects of dirt and moisture, on the other hand, you can buy as many tiles as you can afford, and paste over the rest of the wall area with wallpaper. However, the wallpaper should be quite dense and heavy.

• Painted walls. On the one hand, the idea seems to be as simple and budgetary as possible, on the other hand, the complexity of its implementation lies in the alignment of the walls. If this is not a problem, then the upper part can be painted to match the tiles, and tiles should be chosen with interesting decor and ornaments.
• PVC panels. Glossy PVC panels are a budget option for wall decoration. They are cheaper than tiles and do not require surface leveling. Plastic panels are applied with special glue. The tiles can only be used as a decoration, for example, between PVC strips in the middle of the wall. However, when laying, it may be necessary to adjust the coverings to the same level.

Decorative elements are very appropriate in combined bathrooms, toilets and baths. Manufacturers offer different options as decorations.

• Patterns. The patterns on the tiles can be geometric, created using stencils. They are usually monochrome or made according to the mosaic principle.
• Ornaments. Today it is fashionable to decorate tiles with ethnic ornaments, especially in the Spanish style.

• Drawings. On individual elements of the tile, drawings with images of seascapes and cities look very natural and harmonious.
• Curbs. Curbs are designed to separate one piece of coverage from another. They are usually decorated with patterns and are part of a certain series.

Those who want to make repairs in the toilet with their own hands, of course, will save on the services of a tiler. To achieve a successful result in tiling, the most important thing is measurement and marking. A tape measure is not enough for this; to make high-precision markings, you will need a long building ruler.

• Markup. Using a ruler, measure the location of the tiles and draw a sketch of the installation on the wall with a pencil. For a beginner tiler, it may be easier to lay small 20x20 cm squares. This is because they do not need to be trimmed.
• Glue application. Porcelain stoneware is installed using a special tile adhesive, for example, from the Ceresit brand. It can be used to lay tiles both on concrete walls and on old surfaces. This is convenient in that you do not need to clean the wall from the previous layer of cladding.

• Styling. It is better for a beginner not to experiment with a diagonal layout or herringbone and lay the tile seam in the seam. To ease the task, it is better to choose tiles with one pattern or minimal decor.

The toilet is in a vintage style with small tiles. Pieces of different colors in sand colors create a cozy interior in which both gilding and white matte lamps look equally beautiful.

The toilet in Turkish style is decorated with two types of tiles. The top is lined with a diagonal layout and decorated with decorative elements. Pieces of patchwork are used to trim the bottom.

A combined loft-style bathroom allows for a concrete wall left unfinished after repair. Tiles with imitation white brickwork on the walls and plank floors create a unique cosiness in the room. The composition is completed by small lamps made of chrome-plated metal.

The toilet in "Khrushchev", as a rule, has a small size, therefore, for decoration in this version, light tiles are used at the top, which visually expands the space.

An example of a bright and colorful solution in a panel house apartment, which does not visually narrow the room. The secret of the decoration is that the rich decor is located on the back wall, while white tiles are used on the side surfaces.

In this video, you will find a master class on laying tiles in the toilet.