What tiles to choose in the bathroom on the floor and on the wall?

The bathroom is a room of high humidity. Because of this, it is not easy to choose finishing materials. But, fortunately, almost all types of ceramic tiles are suitable for it. What tiles to choose in the bathroom on the floor and on the wall? First of all, during the selection you need to pay attention to the parameters and characteristics that will provide maximum comfort, while it will be easy to maintain cleanliness. You need to figure out which tiles fit in a small and which tiles fit in a large bathroom. It is also necessary to choose a tile so that the room looks stylish and beautiful. How to do it? We will tell you below.

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Quality standards

Before you figure out which tile is best for the bathroom, we will review the range of ceramic tiles based on the criteria for its quality. They are regulated by state standards.

Tiles are made in three ways:

• Casting - with its help produce a thick tile, its surface is not perfectly smooth. This option is not suitable for decoration in the bathroom, as harmful microorganisms and dirt accumulate in its bumps, it is very difficult to maintain the cleanliness of the floor and walls.
• Extrusion - this method produces most of the tiles for the bathroom. The tile is smooth, even, with uniform thickness and perfect geometry of the corners.
• Pressing - this method is characterized by low porosity and increased strength. Great for flooring.

Important! Tiles of five strength classes are produced - from PEI I to PEI V. For the decoration of the bathroom, I or II class of tiles are used.

All information about the characteristics of the tiles is presented in the graphic code on the package:

• Snowflake means resistance to low temperature.
• Leg on a dark background - for the floor.
• Hand on a dark background - for the walls.
• Crystal is the level of hardness.
• Flask - resistance to chemicals.
• Letters AA - moisture resistance class. The closer to the end of the alphabet the second letter, the worse the protection against moisture.

Important! Buy tiles with a small margin, as it can come in handy in the event of fitting and spoilage. Pay special attention to the shade, because in different batches it can have differences.

To figure out which tile is best for the bathroom, first of all, you need to decide on some questions:

• Destination. Wall and floor tiles are endowed with completely different qualities. For walls, tiles with moisture protection properties are required, and for the floor - with low porosity and resistance to abrasion.
• The size of the tiles. For a small bath, a tile that consists of small elements is suitable. Large size is best used in spacious rooms.
• Decor You can use panels, mosaics, mirror elements, borders, contrasting stripes.
• Manufacturer. Tiles are produced by both foreign and domestic manufacturers. Italy is the market leader, but our manufacturers can compete with them.
• Color. There is a huge selection of colors. Most often, light colors are used in the bathroom, because stains and traces of drops on them are not so noticeable. Dark tones are perfect for large and lighted rooms.

Important! Limit yourself to three tiled colors in the bathroom.

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Color selection

It is important to determine when choosing the color of the tile, which atmosphere will reign in it - invigorating or pacifying:

• Blue and blue colors look very harmonious in the bathrooms and symbolize the endless sky and the elements of water. They provide an opportunity to relax and rest after a hard day's work. Light shades give a sense of purity, and dark shades give depth.

Important! When combined with brown or gray, it will create the impression of both luxury and simplicity.

• Green is associated with the freshness of nature. The bathroom, which is made in such colors, is filled with peace and aura of harmony. Your gaze will rest and your nerves will calm down. This color goes well with shades of brown and beige.
• Orange and yellow color will create a bright, sunny design, fill the bathroom with energy and warmth. It is best to dilute these colors with white, green, peach, beige cladding.
• Red color will charge with vivacity. It must be diluted with shades of cream colors or gold.
• Lilac, purple tiles will create a romantic interior. This color scheme is perfect for rooms of any size. Olive, blue and red are very well combined with violet color.
• White tile is a classic. It is very beautifully combined with white black color. It looks modern, gives the interior an individuality.

The color of the floor tiles mainly depends on the color of the tiles on the wall. Increasingly, manufacturers are releasing collections that include wall and floor options.

Important! Do not choose bright colors on the floor, they can quickly bother you. Choose shades of gray, dark blue, green shades. Prefer matte tiles that mimic the surface of natural stone. Dust, traces from wet feet will not be so noticeable on it.

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Grouting recommendations

We examined how to choose a tile in the bathroom, but it will not look beautiful if you choose the wrong placeholder.

Let's figure out what types of grouts exist:

• Cement is a dry mix. They are used for grouting joints up to 2 cm thick.
• Furan - made on the basis of furan resin. Used only in industrial premises.
• Epoxy - have a two-component composition based on resin. They are strong, durable, but difficult to apply.

Important! Choose a bathroom grout with additives that prevent mold growth and fungus.

Grout for joints, choose the right color tiles. You can use contrasting colors, but only if the tile is perfectly laid.

Important! Do not use light shades for grouting - it is very difficult to keep them clean.

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Tile Selection Tips

Take these recommendations into account when choosing bathroom tiles:

• Buy ceramic tiles from 9 to 12 mm thick, which are produced by extrusion or pressing.
• For walls, the thickness should be from 6 to 9 mm.
• When using tiles from different manufacturers, make sure that the size and thickness match.
• Check carefully the color, quality, quantity before purchase.

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Stock footage

Pick up the tiles in the bathroom - This is a difficult matter, because it is the choice of material that will serve you for many years. With the help of tips and tricks, which are described above in this article, you can easily cope with this task.