The toilet is the smallest room in the house, but each owner wants it to look no worse than other rooms. For its decoration today they use a huge amount of materials, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. What options for wall covering in the toilet are available today and what are their features, will be considered in this article.
What criteria should fit the walls of the bathroom?
The requirements for surface finishing in the toilet are advanced. They must withstand wet cleaning using aggressive detergents. Smooth options on which bacteria do not accumulate are preferred.
The visual component is also important. The walls in the toilet should be in harmony with the decoration of the bathroom and the entire apartment.
An important role is played by the complexity of the installation of the selected material. Not every family can afford to hire specialists, so the cladding in such cases is carried out by the owners of the house.
Consider all possible finishes, their properties, installation method and cost.
Wallpaper
The cheapest and easiest way to decorate the walls of the toilet is wallpapering. Rolled cloths look great and affordable. It is not difficult even for a novice master to independently decorate the walls in this way, however, this material has certain disadvantages:
- rolled web is not resistant to moisture;
- have a short service life;
- they are well fixed only on even and prepared surfaces.
For the design of the bathroom, you can choose only washable on a non-woven basis. They better withstand wet cleaning.
It should be borne in mind that when damage occurs, the entire strip must be changed. Through the hole formed, moisture enters the surface of the wall, the adhesive loses its properties, the lining disappears. If the fabric is not replaced on time, fungus and mold may appear.
Plastic panels
Second place in the ranking of the most affordable finishes is occupied by plastic panels. It is possible to create a rather interesting design of a bathroom with a toilet. Modern panels are characterized by rich colors and a variety of patterns. There are options with imitation tiles, marble and stone, allowing you to create the impression of an expensive finish.
The main advantages of the material include:
- long service life;
- resistance to moisture;
- ease of installation;
- affordability;
- a wide range of;
- the ability to install without leveling the surface.
Any owner can repair the toilet room using the panels. To do this, you just need to install the start and finish rails (at the corners of the room, under the ceiling, along the floor), fix them on the wall and assemble the lining according to the finished frame.
As for the disadvantages, these include the possibility of abrasion of the pattern as a result of the use of powder cleaners. It is also worth mentioning the synthetic origin of the material, which indicates its fire hazard.
The rest of the plastic wall panels in the toilet showed themselves on the good side. At low cost, they have a fairly presentable look, which is very important with a modest budget.
The use of coloring compounds
Original surface design in the bathroom can be done with paint. This option is also available to anyone who wishes, however, it should be remembered that only moisture resistant can be selected for work.
To make the painted walls in the toilet look attractive, you can play with a combination of bright colors. Geometric figures, large drawings or small fragments will perfectly decorate the room.
If we talk about the advantages of this method of decoration, then this is primarily low cost. In addition, painted walls lend themselves well to sanitization, retain their original appearance for a long time. The disadvantages include only the simplicity of the finish and the need to align the walls before starting work.
Installing a laminate on a toilet wall: pros and cons
The use of laminated panels to decorate the walls of the bathroom is now especially popular. When choosing a design, you can play with the direction of decoration, with a combination of two different shades of the laminate and the use of several materials.
Laminate on the wall in the toilet can be used as the main finish, and can complement plaster, paint or liquid wallpaper. In any of the options the room looks fashionable and original. However, the choice of panels should take into account the specifics and microclimate of the room.
Since the laminated cladding is made from sawdust, it is quite sensitive to moisture. Frequent wet cleaning is prohibited. Laminate walls can accumulate odors, which can also be considered a drawback.
As for the installation, it is extremely simple. Glue options are located on the walls, so it will not be difficult to independently perform the facing. The panels are fixed to each other in special grooves, and are held on the surface with an adhesive. If there are large irregularities on the wall, it will be difficult to lay the laminate, it is better to smooth the base first.
Decorative plaster
In newfangled design projects, wall decoration in the toilet with decorative stucco is quite common. This material allows you to create a unique design and realize the most innovative ideas.
In the past few years, stucco manufacturers have improved their products. Now for the bathroom you can purchase moisture-resistant materials.
The advantages of this finishing option include:
- large selection of colors;
- the ability to choose the manner of applying the composition, which allows you to create various patterns;
- resistance to moisture;
- the possibility of cleaning with a brush and cleaning products;
- presentable appearance.
Speaking about the disadvantages, it is worth paying attention to the porosity of the lining, which leads to the accumulation of bacteria. The cost of decorative materials for walls in the toilet and the work of applying them to the surface cannot be ignored. After all, it is quite difficult to independently perform the installation of plaster, especially if the master does not have skills.
The liquid wallpaper
When choosing a material for the walls of the bathroom, it is worth considering the possibility of using liquid wallpaper. This option has an affordable cost and is characterized by a presentable appearance. Cotton and cellulose fibers combined with mica create surfaces of incredible beauty.
The possibility of using several colors on the same wall at the same time allows you to create an original and unique design of the bathroom with toilet. Additional advantages of this finishing option include:
- the ability of the composition to fill small cracks on the walls;
- resistance to cracking during shrinkage of the building;
- the possibility of applying to uneven surfaces;
- ease of use in rooms with a large number of angles;
- ease of installation;
- the possibility of replacing the damaged coating in individual areas without the need to change the entire canvas;
- long term of operation.
So that the walls in the toilet do not absorb odors and moisture, it is recommended to cover liquid wallpaper with a layer of colorless varnish. This will save the finish from damage and keep it in its original form for a long time.
Ceramic tile
Facing walls with ceramic tiles or mosaics is a standard approach to the repair of a bathroom, which has been used for more than 50 years. Owners of their own homes know that if you put tiles on the walls of the toilet once, you can forget about the repair for many years.
Ceramic products perfectly prove themselves in operation and demonstrate the following advantages:
- durability;
- moisture resistance;
- ability to withstand regular sanitization;
- lack of ability to accumulate odors;
- resistance to mechanical stress.
The range of ceramic tiles is huge today. Finding a cladding for every taste and budget is not difficult. The fashionable design of the elements allows you to create real art objects on the walls. Although this design method has its drawbacks.
Only a trained craftsman will be able to lay the tiles on the wall in the toilet. It will be difficult for beginners to join the seams, to correctly position the products in the inner and outer corners.
Mounting ceramics is considered wet and dirty work, which is time-consuming. Particular attention should be paid to surface preparation. So that once the cladding does not collapse from the walls, it is laid on a treated base.
Work is performed according to the following technology:
- Walls must be plastered, plastered and covered with several layers of the primer mixture.
- Next, the tiles are fixed to the adhesive. In the corners, special plastic or aluminum rails are installed.
- When the glue is sufficiently dry, the master groutes the joints between the elements.
- If there are pipes and sewer risers in the bathroom, laying tiles behind them is quite problematic. They are pre-sewn with drywall boxes and only then proceed with finishing.
If the installation was carried out strictly according to technology, the finished cladding will last a long time.
Plasterboard wall cladding
When the condition of the surfaces in the bathroom leaves much to be desired, they have to be smoothed out using plaster. Recently, dirty and time-consuming work is being replaced by plastering. The walls of the toilet are made of drywall perfectly smooth, they can be finished with any materials.
So that the newly laid lining does not swell and does not fail, use moisture-resistant varieties of sheets. They can be primed and coated with any finishing material.
Installation of drywall can be carried out on an assembled frame of metal profiles and directly on the wall using mounting foam. In the first case, the fixation will be as reliable as possible, but the frame will reduce the area of the room by 10 - 15 cm on each side.
If the room is already small, it is better to use the second installation option. But in this case, it is not necessary to have a heavy cladding like ceramic tiles and mosaics on the wall.
Cost of materials
The financial component is especially important when choosing materials for the walls in the toilet. The cost of each type of decoration may vary slightly in different regions of Russia, but the average figure can be determined.
So, the price tag of 1 m 2 of cladding from moisture-proof wallpapers starts from 90 rubles. The price is for paintings of simple design (excluding installation work).
The cost of the simplest varieties of plastic panels starts from 100 rubles per square. Options with a more complex and interesting pattern will cost much more.
For the services of the master in installing plastic battens on the walls, owners will have to pay from 300 to 450 rubles per square meter.
Moisture resistant paint will cost less than all options. The cost of 1 m 2 - 30 - 40 rubles. For the unusual color of the walls in the toilet you have to pay a little more. The services of surface painting masters are estimated at 150 rubles per square.
The price tag of laminated panels starts at 350 rubles per square. Since the material does not lend itself to mechanical stress on the walls, the simplest options can be purchased. The cost of installing a laminate is 250 rubles per square meter.
Services for applying decorative plaster will cost homeowners from 650 rubles per square. The final cost may vary significantly due to the complexity of the drawing and depending on the selected technology for applying the composition. The materials themselves are very diverse, so the average cost cannot be voiced.
High-quality ceramic tiles cost from 600 rubles per square. To this amount should be added the cost of purchasing glue, mounting corners and grout.
Wall cladding services will cost owners 650 - 850 rubles. The final price tag is affected by the number of corners in the room and the method of arrangement of elements. For the mosaic you will have to pay from 1300 rubles per square.
To summarize
The modern market is filled with materials that are ideal for walling in the toilet. To make the right choice, it is necessary to highlight the main criteria that the decoration must meet.
If the owner focuses on hygienic surfaces, it is better to give preference to ceramics and paint. If appearance comes first, it is worth considering a laminate and decorative plaster. And if the main goal is saving, you can use the roll finish or its liquid counterparts. Their use will not entail additional costs, and the appearance of the room will be very presentable. So the choice is yours.