The interior of any home begins with a hallway. This room not only affects the first impression of the aesthetics of the building, but also takes on a large functional load. Resistance to dirt, moisture and damage caused by frequent walking in shoes and outer clothing should be compensated for by the proper decoration of the room.
Tile in the hallway on the wall is the most profitable solution for several reasons. This type of cladding has many advantages:
- long does not lose its appearance;
- resistant to various types of damage;
- durable
- possesses high resistance to weather conditions.
Therefore, the choice in favor of the tile is justified not only by its decorative role. This is a good investment, which will delay future repairs for many years.
Features of choice
In order to acquire a suitable cladding material, you need to make a list of requirements for the hallway and based on them choose a finish that matches them.
- The standard corridor is often dirty, so the tile should not be destroyed by abrasives and detergents with an aggressive composition.
- In the hallway they often go in shoes and outerwear, install wall-mounted systems for storing things, so the material must withstand any loads and defects.
- Tiles should be combined with the interior of the passage and non-insulated rooms.
Different types of cladding support different functions and are divided into classes that talk about the characteristics of the material.
Cost
The price range of tiles varies. Tile to the wall in the hallway is usually more expensive than the floor. The first carries less functional load, but differs in an extensive range of decorative properties.
Complicated patterns and textures give the product high cost, and most importantly, quality material. In addition, domestic producers are inferior in price to products from Italy, India and Germany.
Criterias of choice
Wall covering is divided into several classes. They determine the compliance of the tile with certain criteria.
- AA, A, B, C, D. Resistance to chemicals is determined. AA means that the product is not subject to this factor.
- I, II, III, IV, V. Mean susceptibility to wear. Group V is the highest measure of sustainability.
- I, II, III. Groups on the coefficient of moisture absorption and frost resistance. Each category carries in ascending order its percentage of liquid absorption. The larger it is, the less frost resistance the material has. This means that group III with an absorption coefficient of more than 10% is suitable for warm rooms that need to be washed often.
In addition, there are two methods of forming tiles, which group the quality indicator of the material. And the class is made by extrusion. Such a coating has uniform edges and a smooth surface. This is a better and more expensive material.
The class is performed by pressing. The coating has inaccurate dimensions and shape. However, the ceramic tile on the wall in the hallway does not have a strong visual difference in the manufacturing methods, as can be seen in the photo attached below.
Materials
The main criterion for choosing a tile is the substance from which it is made. This factor gives the coating properties that affect its cost increase. It is not necessary to purchase the most expensive material. It is better to build on the functional requirements and design of the room.
Ceramics
It is carried out by mixing quartz sand, clay, feldspar and carbonate alloy. The mixture is shaped, dried, glazed and fired. Various methods of mixing, molding, cutting the product, as well as quality indicators of components for the manufacture of decorative tiles on the wall in the hallway affect its cost.
However, the price of products even premium is affordable. Ceramics are immune to temperature changes and do not give off heat. It is durable and strong, but can crack from a strong blow. Ceramics can have different colors, shapes and patterns.
China
This is a more perfect subspecies of ceramic tiles. It is made of high-quality porcelain clay with the addition of ferrous metals. Firing is performed at a higher temperature. Dry the material at low temperatures.
This production process makes the tile the most durable and wear-resistant. It absorbs moisture better, is protected from pollution, and its coating is less porous. These advantages make porcelain decoration not only better, but also more expensive than ceramics. Such ceramic tiles in the hallway on the wall (photo can be seen below) favorably emphasize the style.
Porcelain Tiles
It is created from kaolin clay, quartz and feldspar. Produced at high pressure. This provides a similar finish with the highest density and specific gravity.
From under the press comes a record-high in strength, frost resistance and durability. The low porosity of the material makes it impossible to absorb any moisture. In all respects, porcelain stoneware surpasses other types of finishes and does not change its properties depending on the environment. However, material with a small thickness is more fragile. Porcelain tile on the wall in the hallway allows you to use any colors and textures.
Majolica
A similar product is made of red clay. It is fired at high temperature twice: the first time to fix the form, the second after applying the paint.
The main advantages of majolica are its longevity: ancient tiles, which have been preserved in their original state today, serve as confirmation of this. Another advantage is the resistance of the finish to fire. It retains heat and cools for a long time.
However, the main factor that forms high prices for majolica is its decorative properties. Such material is produced in the form of murals and ornaments, monophonic specimens are cheaper, but are less common. You can see how the tile looks on the wall of the hallway in ethnic style, in the photo.
Brick tile
Such material is made of highly plastic clay by pressing and calcining at high temperatures. Artificial pigments and plasticizers are not used in production.
The result is a frost-resistant lining with low moisture absorption. It is resistant to chemicals and has increased strength. Clinker decorative tiles in the hallway on the wall (photo can be seen in this review) looks like an exterior finish. This design option has come into fashion and is manifested not only in its characteristic styles.
Quartz vinyl
This tile consists of five different pressed layers: polyvinyl chloride, fiberglass, a mixture of quartz and vinyl, paint, polyurethane.
This technology makes the coating resistant to external factors, as well as soundproof and waterproof. The material is very thin and easy to cut. The coating is installed using the locking mechanism. Therefore, if necessary, it is easily replaced and can imitate any natural materials.
To make a choice in favor of a certain type of decorative tile on the wall in the hallway will help a comparative table of characteristics.
Design
If the technical characteristics correspond to the durability and practicality of the material, then the decorative role of the finish affects the first impression and continues the interior composition of the house.
The entrance hall is a walk-through room and usually does not have a large space. Therefore, the design of the corridor is predominantly chosen neutral and unobtrusive with an emphasis on the visual expansion of the room. Decorating the walls with hallway tiles allows you to apply any combination of shades and textures, creating a unique interior.
Colors
Despite a wide palette of shades, only a large space does not require visual correction. In other cases, muted pastel colors are selected. Milky, beige, powdery, nutty - warm shades that visually bring bright spots to the interior. White, blue, green, gray, violet and other cool colors work in the opposite way.
There are three ways to expand and refresh the interior using tiles:
- The wall is divided horizontally into three areas with different colors of decoration. Closer to the floor they select the darkest tone, and the lightest to the ceiling. An intermediate shade is selected for the main color of the finish. In this case, tiled cladding with a complex design can be laid on the bottom of the wall.
- Light pastel shades are selected and stacked over the entire surface of the wall. The decisive role is played by small-sized tiles and plentiful lighting.
- Finishing is carried out due to dark colors, maximizing the interior of the room. Thus, against the background of the crowded corridor, the room next to it will appear bright and spacious. This trick works with initially small spaces.
Wall decoration in the hallway with tiles (photo attached) is able to transform any room. Tiles are also used to highlight the working areas of a room or to replace wall accessories with tiles with a complex design.
Patterns
The design of the tiles on the wall in the hallway is not limited to color schemes. For this material there are minimalistic hermetic patterns, ornaments and typesetting. Such a coating is chosen for the lower part of the wall, as a low-cost way to extend the durability of the coating and refresh the existing design. A basic decoration with a pattern replaces the role of wall decorations.
Texture
The structure of the tile allows you to give originality to the room and visually increase the space. The texture of the lining is:
- Glossy: the surface of such a material reflects light and makes the walls perfectly smooth. However, the coating often has to be cleaned of stains and dust, since it is very noticeable on it.
- Matte: practical and unpretentious in leaving. It is difficult to choose an option that combines the perfect combination of color and pattern.
- Embossed: different embossed on a glossy or matte finish. It is performed with extruded patterns or geometric shapes.
Ceramic tiles for the hallway can be placed on separate parts of the wall. In this case, original complex coatings are used that imitate natural stone, wood, brick, grass and other materials.
Size and shape
The market has a range of tile dimensions from 10 x 10 cm to 60 x 60 cm. Large rooms can be laid with any cladding. For a small hallway, finishing with small tiles or mosaics is suitable.
Custom-shaped products are rarely used. This option is suitable for simulating natural stones and bricks. The standard tile types are square or rectangle. The latter option is used more often and allows for custom styling, which makes the interior more original.
Combination with interiors
To decorate the hallway , a combination of tiles with Venetian plaster and liquid wallpaper is used. At the same time, material imitating silk, wood, natural stone and marble is selected. Such combinations fit the classic style of the interior. Widely used tiling decorative border.
You can choose tiles with simple geometric patterns, glossy or matte finish. This material covers the entire wall. For advanced modern interior styles, such as minimalism, avant-garde, loft, etc., choose a tile with an imitation of metal, wood, grass or just plain coating with bright color.
The ethnic version, in this case gzhel, is made out by facing of a majolica.
The tile on the wall in the hallway (photo examples are attached) solves many design ideas. A favorable combination of practicality and a variety of styles makes tiled cladding the most practical solution for a passage room. Knowing the intricacies when choosing a material for decoration will help to acquire an acceptable option for any purpose.