If the time has come for a bathroom revamp, of course, there are many options and if we are talking a comprehensive renovation, your thoughts will eventually turn to materials. In this article, we outline the most suitable materials for walls and floors, with the aim of helping you make all the right choices.
Ceramic Tiles
There are many reasons ceramic is perfect for walls; ceramic is durable and watertight (they tile swimming pools), plus it is extremely easy to keep clean, making for the perfect wall covering. For the best selection of quality ceramic tiles, visit a bath showroom in Farnham or in your location and there, you will find many colours and finishes, all at trade prices.
Cork Flooring
There’s nothing quite like the soft and silent walking on cork; a couple of coats of sealant, and your cork floor is waterproof. Cork tiles are also fine for a wall, the tiles are thinner than floor tiles and some are pre-sealed, which saves a job. There are so many designs and shades that you’re bound to find a perfect finish that complements the room.
Mosaic
Why not create a large mosaic on the wall with the most area? Inject some colour into the space by designing a statement piece; you could even create some abstract art. This is ceramics with a difference and by adding art, you kill two birds with one stone. If you visit your local bathroom store, they have an in-house tiling specialist who can create a stunning mosaic and if you want a team of tilers, they have you covered. You can also create a stunning backsplash for the bath and basin, which is a great way to protect the walls.
Wallpaper
Bathroom wallpaper is a favourite for many homeowners and with so many designs, you can’t really go wrong with at least one wall. Wallpaper can add texture to any room and with water-resistant paper, all you do is wipe to keep it clean. If you are at a loss on what to do with that window wall, paper is perfect; most homeowners paper a single wall for best effect, creating a kind of statement piece. Golden wheat blowing the breeze would make the space warm and inviting, or perhaps a flowery pattern; the choice is yours.
Stone Tiles
Ideal for both walls and flooring, quality marble or granite works well with any concept. Of course, bathroom floor tiles are non-slip for safety reasons and choosing a different colour for the grout is a nice touch. Some people prefer to have stone tiles on all the walls to create a stone bathroom and who are we to argue? We have all experienced luxury marble restrooms when we stay in a 5-star hotel and with stone tiles, you can recreate that look.
Whatever your preference, visit your local bathroom showroom where you will find a wide selection of ceramic and other tiles. The good thing about showrooms is you get to see the product in a real bathroom setting, rather than looking at images, plus the staff are very knowledgeable and you have the free use of their in-house bathroom designer.
If you draw a to-scale plan of the bathroom, the in-house designer can help with the layout and everything you need is in a single store. If you don’t know the location of a bathroom showroom, Google can show you directions; spend a couple of hours looking at demo bathrooms, then you can make informed decisions.
