Selection of tiles by size and color. Tiles and porcelain tiles: combination and selection of tiles for the interior. Choosing a tile color for a small bathroom

The composition of tiles and porcelain stoneware is largely similar, their main difference is in the production technology. Porcelain stoneware is more durable, more resistant to aggressive environments, and therefore has a higher price. Most often, porcelain stoneware is used as a floor covering, or in combination with tiles for wall cladding.

To choose the right tiles and porcelain tiles for the interior, you should study their features.

Porcelain stoneware is baked at a higher temperature, with additional pressure and the addition of granite chips. With this technology, porcelain stoneware is not just baked, but soldered, forcing air out of the pores.

Porcelain stoneware acquires special properties that tiles do not have:

1. Frost resistance and heat resistance.
2. Chemical resistance.
3. Resistant to temperature extremes and direct sunlight.

These properties allow the use of porcelain stoneware on the balcony, in the bathroom, kitchen, in high traffic areas.

A fireplace decorated with porcelain stoneware acquires not only a beautiful design, but also increased heat transfer. The same property allows you to lay porcelain stoneware on a "warm floor". The shape of the tiles is different, including under the "wild stone".

"Marble". Contrasting colors of dark and white marble blend beautifully with wood paneling.

In the kitchen, it would be advisable to make a porcelain stoneware floor. Tiles can be damaged by falling heavy objects.

A mosaic apron will help to dilute the strict classics. The wall tiles are perfectly washable and sufficiently resistant to water and modern detergents.

A variety of shapes and colors of tiles allows you to create a very different interior, from a modest "Provence" to a modern "Hi-tech", or come up with your own, unique design.

When choosing flooring, you need to start from the size of the room, the overall design, and how this room will be used. It is necessary to evaluate all the pros and cons of materials before settling on one thing. It makes no sense to overpay if the room has a stable temperature, humidity and gentle conditions.

Ceramic tiles with a matte anti-slip finish are more suitable for bathroom floors than polished porcelain tiles. There are 5 levels of coating slip measurement, and when buying porcelain stoneware and tiles, be sure to check this point with the seller.

Large tiles should not be laid in a small room. They only emphasize its small size. Therefore, in the bathroom it is better to avoid tiles of large sizes and dark colors. Just for the sake of contrast.

For the bathroom, it is better to use bright and rich colors.

Horizontally arranged tiles visually expand the room, and small mosaic inserts make the monochromatic bathroom interior boring. If your ceiling is low, you should direct the drawing vertically.

For zoning rooms, it is not necessary to install partitions. Playing with colors and textures will make it better, at no extra cost.

Wall decor with porcelain stoneware for brickwork, with the right selection of furniture, will emphasize the comfort of the room.

The atmosphere of warmth and peace will be created by interior tiles “under the tree”. However, do not get carried away with too dark tones. Of course, such a tile is beautiful, but it will visually compress the space. Therefore, it is better to take one wall under the dark tiles, while making the rest as light as possible.

If you have an idea, if you know exactly what you want, then you just have to choose from this variety of shapes and colors. And do not limit your imagination, because modern tile manufacturers can make any texture and create any pattern that will satisfy even the most demanding taste.

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You should also consider the style in advance. It can be hi-tech, art deco, modern, provence, country.

After that, you can proceed to the selection of the color scheme of the room. If the room will be decorated in country or Provence styles, then you should choose light tiles, whitewash and wood furniture for decoration.

If your choice falls on the hi-tech style, then a tile of any shade will do, since the basis of the style is formed by modern high-tech materials and the presence of sophisticated household appliances.

Let's talk today about choosing the color of ceramic tiles for wall decoration, about combinations of different colors, and also see examples of bathroom interiors.

Popular colors

Usually, in order to choose a visual design, they do not hire professional designers, but acquire tiles to their taste, choosing calm, not easily soiled shades that are familiar to everyone, more often than others used in the decoration of sanitary facilities.

The most common decoration of the walls with tiles of white, gray, turquoise, green, red, blue, colors. Somewhat less often you can find light green, purple, yellow and red finishes.

Tile color for a small bathroom

Bathrooms in apartment buildings are not large, so the choice of any finishing elements has to be approached especially carefully so as not to make the room even smaller, including visually.

To visually increase the volume of a small room, it is recommended to choose light-colored tiles - blue, azure, light green, as well as use mirror inserts, mirror cabinets and hanging mirrors. In combination with the right lighting, this design will look very beautiful.

It is believed that colder tones add volume to the room, while warmer tones slightly reduce it. Therefore, light tiles of various shades of blue will look more advantageous with a small room size.

In addition to coloring the tile, pay attention to its surface - it can be glossy or matte. The glossy surface reflects more light, visually enlarging the room.

Also, do not place panels on the walls in a small bathroom. Despite the fact that modern photo panels look very beautiful, they visually bring the wall with the image closer, thereby making the room smaller.

Instead of a large image, it is better to choose a few beautiful inserts the size of the main tile or decorate the walls with small vinyl stickers.

In addition to the tone of the tiles for a small room, you should also pay attention to the direction of the layout. The vertical orientation of the tile looks more advantageous, visually stretching the room up.

Bathroom tiles with flowers

If you are decorating a room in Provence or country style, then buying tiles with flowers can be a good choice. The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to create excessive variegation. Light lilac flowers of a small size will look neat enough and will complement the rustic style well. Bright large buds will only irritate the eye. Therefore, when choosing a floral pattern, certain measures should be followed.

The tiles with a neutral abstract pattern or even plain ones look better than the rest.

Black tiles

Black tiles should be chosen with care. Despite the fact that it gives the room a special rigor and elegance, it can completely deprive it of space. To prevent this from happening, you need to decide in advance on the finish of the floor and ceiling, as well as consider the lighting and arrangement of furniture and plumbing fixtures.

If everything is done correctly, then black can become a real decoration of your home:

White bathroom tiles

As mentioned above, a light shade visually "pulls the walls apart", allowing you to visually enlarge a small room. Therefore, white tiles are so often the best choice for finishing small bathrooms and bathrooms.

Small decorative inserts, the use of slatted ceilings, the choice of lighting and the right choice of interior style can make a small bathroom very pretty and elegant.

It is believed that light shades are well suited to people born under the signs of the elements of Air - Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

The interior in red shades is best suited for people with strong energy. Such a color scheme is unlikely to suit the melancholic, whom he will annoy or the phlegmatic, whom he will suppress. But for a choleric or a cheerful sanguine person, a red bathroom can be a good choice, stimulating vitality before a new working day.

The red interior is well suited for the energetic representatives of the Fire signs - Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

A bathroom in shades of blue is best for people of a calm, balanced warehouse. The blue color allows melancholic people to relax after the daily bustle, and it has a stabilizing effect on phlegmatic people.

If you like a calm, measured rhythm of life, then shades of blue will be an excellent choice.

A blue interior is well suited for balanced representatives of the Earth signs - Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus.

Green color balances energetic people and creates a peaceful mood. This is a shade of spring greenery, symbolizing the onset of the warm period of the year.

Greenish tones go well with yellow, as well as with various inserts of orange.

The green interior is suitable for people born under the water signs of the zodiac - Crayfish, Scorpio and Pisces.

Yellow tone is not to everyone's taste. As a rule, people who are phlegmatic and prone to melancholy avoid such shades. But for choleric and sanguine people, yellow can be an excellent choice.

orange bathroom

Orange will also be a great choice for strong energetic people who love movement and live in a fast modern rhythm. This is the color of real life lovers. See how great orange tiles look in the interior:

Bathroom tiles in two colors

Quite often, in modern interiors, a combination of two colors is used, which noticeably enliven the interior, making it more interesting and allowing you to visually highlight certain areas, separate one part of the room from another.

The most common example of using tiles in two different shades is wall decoration with the highlight of the basement.

Colored inserts of different colors look no less interesting.

When choosing tiles of different shades, it should be borne in mind that some colors are better than others combined with each other. This physiological feature of our vision is well studied and successfully used in modern interior solutions.

Orange and green go well together:

The most versatile shade is white, which looks great in combination with any other tone:

Spring mood can be created using salad and yellow, as well as their various shades.

Finishing a bathroom is a difficult and costly process, and the choice of finishing materials is one of the keys to good quality and longevity of the finish. Separate conversation is worthy of tiles in the bathroom. Her choice is not an easy task. It should be not only beautiful, but also reliable, durable, easy to maintain and install.

Why tile

Bathroom tiling is the most popular option. This is explained by the good operational and aesthetic properties of this material:

• Durability. High-quality tiles on walls and floors do not change their appearance for years. It looks good even after 10-20 years, only the installation method or design becomes outdated and you want some changes. This, in most cases, explains the replacement. And usually they also lay tiles in the bathroom, but in a different format or color.
• Not afraid of moisture. The bathroom is a high humidity area. There can be a lot of steam in the air after taking a shower or bath. In some areas (shower, bath, washbasin) there is a high probability of direct water ingress. The tile in the bathroom protects the walls from further penetration of moisture into the thickness of the walls or floor, and is not afraid of this moisture itself.

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• Ease of use. Any ceramic tile is well washed. And it withstands not only washing with a rag or sponge, but repeated care using brushes. Stains usually do not eat into the surface and are simply washed off.
• Large selection in terms of shape and size, as well as in terms of colors. In addition to the usual square and rectangular shapes, there are polygonal (five, six and octagonal), rounded and complex shapes.
• Variability in installation. The same tile can be laid in different ways, not only different colors can be combined, but also shapes and laying methods. This gives a practical innumerable number of finishes.

Bright saturated colors - in a small amount. Red tile in the bathroom is a bright mood, but when there is too much of it, it causes anxiety

It is these reasons that determine the high popularity of such finishes as tiles in the bathroom. This finishing method also has disadvantages:

• Complicated fitting process. It is possible, but in this case it takes a lot of time and a preliminary study of the technology.
• High price. Good quality ceramic tile itself costs a lot, in addition, it requires either a floor, and also pay for installation. In general, a solid amount is accumulated.

Most often, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages and, during the repair, tiles are again laid in the bathroom. To change the situation, change the shape and / or color.

Nuances of choice

The choice in color, size and shape is very wide and here they are based only on their own “I want” and “like”, but at the same time, technical parameters and quality indicators must also be monitored:

• In the bathroom, changes in temperature and humidity are commonplace, so you need to choose moisture-resistant tiles. The characteristics describe mainly water absorption. This is the amount of moisture that the tile can absorb. It is indicated as a percentage. For floor tiles, this figure cannot be higher than 3%, for wall tiles it can be higher, but the lower the better. Moisture-resistant tile is distinguished by its dense, low-porous base. In addition, such material has a reduced electrical conductivity, which is not at all superfluous in a room where there is both water and electrical appliances.
• Since the walls and floor will have to be washed periodically with detergents, and they are chemically active, it makes sense to buy material resistant to chemicals. Especially often this procedure is carried out in shared bathrooms - to maintain hygiene at the proper level. In this case, we choose the most chemically resistant finishing material. This characteristic is usually displayed on the label with a pictogram in the form of a flask and Latin letters standing next to it. For a bathroom, you can take B or A, and for a combined bathroom - AA (the highest level of resistance).

  

• The front surface of the tile has a different resistance to abrasion. This parameter is denoted by the letters PE and a number. The higher the number, the stronger the surface. Bathroom tiles on the walls are subjected to light loads, so the abrasion resistance can be small, but it is worth taking on the floor with PE 2 or 3.

  

• In ceramic tiles, the front surface can be glossy and matte. On gloss, water marks are more visible (especially on dark ones). So if the water is hard, it makes sense to choose matte.
• When choosing a floor tile for a bathroom, pay attention to how slippery it will be when wet. This characteristic is also displayed on the label as a pictogram and a number. The numbers are the wet friction coefficient. The higher the number, the less slippery the floor will be. On this basis, it is customary to divide it into four categories:
  

Properly selected tiles in the bathroom will last for years. To do so, pay attention to its technical characteristics. Usually they are displayed as icons on the box. If you know the decoding of all the icons, the choice will be simple. Those pictograms that are relevant for the selection of tiles in the bathroom are shown in the table.

Image	Name	Comments
	wall	Usually has less abrasion resistance
	floor	More dense and resistant to abrasion
		The tiles in the bathroom are exposed to hot chlorinated water, so this item will not be superfluous
	Thickness	Thick ceramic tiles (from 5 mm to 9 mm) are placed on the floor, thinner ones on the walls
		Bathroom tiles are not subjected to heavy loads, therefore their durability can be PE1.
	Wet friction coefficient	Important when choosing floor tiles in the bathroom. The higher the coefficient, the less slippery the floor will be.
	Tiles in the box may vary in color.	The production technology is such that the tiles may have different colors.
	Number of tiles in a box	Convenient for calculation
	Square tiles in a box	Convenient for calculation
	Weight of one box with tiles	May be needed for shipping

What color, shape and size

In a stunning variety, even in a relatively small store it is easy to get lost. Here are a few tips to help you make your choice easier. First of all, you should decide on the size. It will be rectangular or square - you choose, and only according to the principle “like it or not”, but it makes sense to calculate the dimensions.

Size selection

The size of the tiles can be selected based on the dimensions of the bathroom. This is especially true in small rooms, where with one glance we look at everything as a whole. Everyone knows two immutable rules - in small rooms it is not worth using a very large tile (it will seem even smaller), and a rectangular tile laid vertically visually “raises” the ceilings. The same effect, by the way, is given by columns of a different color. But the specific dimensions are selected according to the dimensions of the room itself.

When choosing the width of the tile, the wall opposite the entrance is taken as a guide - it immediately catches the eye. You measure it accurately, select the tile so that it fits without trimming or this trimming is minimal (do not forget about the width of the seam - it must also be taken into account).

When choosing the height of the tile, you can focus on the height of the bathroom, shower tray or washbasin. The washbasin, if desired, can be slightly raised / lowered, but with a bathroom such a trick does not work well. Therefore, they try to fit an integer number of tiles to the side.

Since there are so many sizes of tiles, the chance of finding the perfect fit is great. But not everyone is so meticulous in the details, so you can omit this stage, and focus only on preferences.

What colour

Regarding color - red, blue, green, etc. No one can give you exact advice. Again, rely on your own preferences. But when choosing shades, there are certain recommendations:

Otherwise, the choice is unlimited. The tiles in the bathroom can be of the color and combination that you like. But the most advantageous are the options for combining a brighter and more saturated color with neutral ones. Neutrals are white and its shades, gray, beige. Of these, beige is the most commonly used. For example, a combination of dark red or burgundy and beige is often found, brown (chocolate) is also combined with it. The tile in the bathroom looks just as good with a combination of green and beige, pink and gray (or also beige).

Tiles for a small bathroom should be light and preferably small

The most difficult thing is to choose a companion color to yellow and orange. The most win-win option is white, but not snow white, but creamy or with a very slight pinkish tint. You can try to find a shade of gray, but you need to select a specific color. In any case, try to choose from "warm" shades.

How to define quality

Decide on the technical parameters and color - that's not all. Still need to check the quality. To avoid problems during installation and operation, the tiles in the bathroom must be of high quality, and the quality can even be determined visually:

All these operations must be carried out not with one tile, but with several, preferably from several boxes. If after the inspection you are satisfied with everything, you can move to the checkout.

Ceramic tile is a versatile finishing material used in almost every home. Its main feature is its increased resistance to moisture, which is usually found in rooms such as a bathroom or kitchen. The range of materials on the finishing market is very large. You can choose the shade of the coating, the type of surface (matte or glossy), choose the cost, country of origin. If you want to purchase ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles for your home, then http://www.keramogranit.ru/ can help you. Prices for products are low, there are various collections that everyone will like. Please note that you can select the desired option using a convenient filter (search). Consider the main features and criteria for choosing a modern ceramic tile by shade (color), which affects the choice of pattern.

The main features of choosing a tile color

In order for the finish to look beautiful and original, it is important to choose the right shade of the coating. For each room, it must be selected individually, depending on the parameters of the room, the level of illumination and other parameters. The following tips will help you choose:

• If you decide to choose a white shade of ceramic tiles, then this is a great option for a small bathroom or kitchen. It visually helps to make the ceiling higher and the walls a little wider. Even with an oversized bath or furniture, the room will look large and bright. The disadvantage of using white tiles is the staining of the color. The coating will constantly show streaks or other contamination;
• Green and blue is the perfect solution for arranging both large and small rooms. Ceramic tiles in this color will look fresh, creating an optimal level of coolness, albeit visually;
• If your main task is to create comfort and a home, then beige, brown and coffee are ideal for you. You should not choose dark colors, even in a very large bathroom, the room will look uncomfortable, ugly;
• Juicy red, orange or purple tiles are most often used "dosed". That is, as accent elements. Several of these tiles will look beautiful and original on a white background, creating an interior that will not be simple and boring;
• Pay attention to the size of the tiles. Usually standard rectangular shapes are used. But to visually expand the area, you can use a mosaic.