Mosaics for bathroom - luxury and individuality of finishing

Mosaic - an ancient type of art; is an image made of the same or different in size and structure of the particles. Today, more and more often you can find a private house or apartment, the interior rooms of which are decorated with mosaic compositions. The use of this type of finishing is especially relevant for repairs in the bathroom.

Mosaics are made of different materials. Most often it is ceramic, glass, natural stone, artificial granite, metal, smalt and Venetian glass. However, you can meet the material, which uses cork wood and beads.

Planning to repair the bathroom, you need to choose a material that meets the requirements for use in a room with high humidity. The scope of application of this material is also quite wide. It is used for wall cladding, floor finishing, niches and built-in shelves, decoration of individual surfaces, creating aprons around washbasins.

As we have already said, the mosaic is used not only as a decorative element of the walls, but also to create a reliable and at the same time attractive coating for the floor, which has increased durability, including the impact of moisture. A great option - glass mosaic. It is reliable, bright and allows you to get an exquisite coating.

But this only applies to a private home or apartment. This is due to the fact that in a public place, where there is a high passability, coating will experience increased stress, so it is advisable to use a mosaic of ceramics or stone. I would also like to note that the design will depend not only on the texture, but also on the color of the material. For the floor covering is suitable not too bright shades, as the floor gets dirty quickly, so it is better to choose for finishing elements of the mosaic of dark colors.

There are quite a few ways to zoning any room. Starting from the construction of additional partitions and ending with the use of accessories.

For maximum effect, you can experiment with colors, textures, etc. For example, to visually highlight a shower enclosure, bathroom or other zone using a combination of colored mosaic floor cloths. Additionally duplicate the border on the ceiling with the same pattern. For differentiation, both the method of color contrast and a combination of different textures are used.

By decorating a mosaic tile partition wall in a combined bathroom, you can achieve not only a visual separation of the toilet area, but also improve the aesthetics of the room. A curious way to divide the space is to decorate one wall with a colored mosaic pattern, and at the same time use mirrored panels for the other. Such zoning is especially relevant for rooms with a small area.

To visually create separate zones in a small room, you can decorate the mirror opposite the entrance with a mosaic. The wall on one side of the mirror will be decorated with light shades of color and the other with darker shades.

Here are some of the requirements for the quality characteristics of mosaics and cover it:

• The material from which the mosaic is made must be waterproof. The best option - glass and stone. Also suitable ceramic mosaic.
• Mosaics for the floor is chosen on the basis that it must be absolutely safe and have no sharp edges.
• The color scheme used for finishing work in the bathroom, it is better to choose in light colors: peach, blue and others. It is not necessary to choose bright, aggressive colors, such as red, black. They can quickly get bored and begin to cause irritation and discomfort. However, it is these colors can please expressive and vibrant nature.
• Choosing a mosaic plot, pay attention to the size of the room. If the room is small, then the pictures should not be large. Experts recommend choosing floral, nautical themes, decorative patterns for the bathroom.

The mosaic has a number of undeniable advantages:

• The splendor of the patterns will not leave you indifferent, and the room with such finishing will look expensive and presentable.
• Thanks to the mosaic tiles you can decorate absolutely any details of the room: ledges, niches, etc. Fragments of small size can be easily attached to curved structures, unlike standard decorative panels.
• This material is excellent for use in rooms with high humidity.
• Mosaic finish for a long time does not lose its original appearance, so do a new repair you will not need for a very long time. Thus, the cost of purchasing and installing the material is fully recouped by the long service life.

Watch a video on how the mosaic looks in the bathroom.

Before you start tiling the walls with mosaic elements, it is recommended to lay them on the floor. Then the elements are measured, and the wall is marked accordingly. Installation is best carried out on a perfectly flat surface, for example, on the screed. When laying, glue should be applied both to the wall and to the element to be glued. The glue is distributed over the surface with a trowel, which has teeth, because too thick a layer of it simply will not be able to hold the tile and mosaic may slip down. The glue is chosen based on the specifics of the material.

To cut the mosaic coverage use metal tongs or a construction knife. Remove the protective coating, which is available on the outer side of the mosaic, can be done only after the glue dries well. Grout the joints only a few days after laying, otherwise there is a risk of shifting the tiles.

Mosaics can be used not only for decoration, but also for pointing out separate elements or zones in the room:

• Installing a blank screen under the bathtub, you can finish it with mosaics. Finishing can be monochrome or with a pattern.
• Effectively looks apron made of mosaic by the bathtub or sink.
• Frame of mosaics for the mirror will be a great decoration of the entire room.
• Finishing shelves, arches, boxes and niches will save ceramic tiles. Built-in shelves are easy enough to tile with mosaic modules, thanks to the flexibility of the base and the size of the chips.
• Decorating with mosaics window opening will not only decorate the room, but also protect the slopes from high humidity. Just the window will seem visually larger if the rim is made wide.

Today, a mosaic panel is considered one of the most unusual and beautiful trim options. It can be as simple and represent a simple geometric pattern, or be quite complex in artistic terms. Among the advantages of the panel is durability and wear resistance. Despite contact with water and regular fluctuations in temperature, it retains its qualities and aesthetics for a long time.

There are several methods of laying panels: the method of piecing and matrix. In the first case, small pieces of different sizes are used. Its cost is higher, however, the use of this technology makes it possible to depict any work of art. In the matrix method of laying, square tiles of the same size are used. This method makes it possible to assemble simple patterns.

A combination of mosaics and tiles looks very effective and original. Small details add variety, and monochrome tiles allow you to make the design more lightweight.

Like any other covering, mosaic requires care. In order for it to please you as long as possible with its appearance, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• Do not wipe its surface with substances that contain phosphoric acid, wax and oil mixtures;
• Do not use abrasive substances;
• To remove dirt from the surface it is necessary to use substances with a small amount of acids in the composition or soapy water;
• If there are grease stains on the surface, you should use a grease-diluting agent.

Finishing the bathroom with a mosaic - a rather expensive pleasure and not everyone can afford it. But there is a solution! You can make it yourself from broken ceramic tiles. This will allow the room to decorate, and significantly save money. Such a mosaic is laid out strictly according to the sketch. To begin with a clear idea of what results you want to obtain. Then draw it on paper and then select the appropriate tile. To avoid unnecessary splinters when piercing tiles, it should be wrapped with a cloth and smashed with a hammer. A mosaic of ceramic tiles is laid with gaps.

To fix the elements securely, use tile adhesive. It is applied to the base with a thin layer. The gaps between the pieces are treated with mortar when the glue dries well. After that, you can apply grout, using a rubber trowel. The resulting joints are treated with a grout varnish.