No matter what new materials appear on the construction market, tiles are still considered traditional for bathroom design. It helps to form a finish that protects the floor and walls from moisture and steam, lasts quite a long time, and at the same time makes it quite easy to care for the finish of the described room. In order for the wall and floor cladding to be pleasing to the eye, you need to choose the right size of tiles for the bathroom. A lot depends on him. Therefore, it makes sense to make a brief overview of all existing options and outline the basic rules of choice.
Difficulties in decorating a bathroom
A sanitary room is a room in which daily hygiene procedures take place. The floor and wall in this room are constantly exposed to the same load, and tile materials can cope with it. Due to limited space, not all of their varieties can be used to decorate a bathroom. In order to understand what sizes of tiles are most optimal for the room being described, it is necessary to describe in detail the existing classification of tile coverings.
How to choose?
What sizes of floor tiles to take is a question faced by all buyers who want to do the renovation themselves, without an experienced designer. First you need to calculate everything. You need to understand how much area you plan to cover with tiles.
For example, if the width of the bathroom is 1 meter, then you should not buy a 30x30 format, because in the end you will need a 10 cm strip, which there is nowhere to get, you will have to take extra tiles to cut just one strip.
You can calculate how many tiles you need and which ones you need using special programs or drawing them on paper. Sales consultants in construction stores will also help you.
note
Actual dimensions may vary by 3-5 mm.
That is, if you buy a product measuring 30x30, you will receive a tile of 29.7 or 30.3. In cheap collections, the difference in size is found in one package. Buy high-quality and foreign goods, such problems can be avoided. And one more point: a distinction is made between ceramic tiles and ceramic magnets.
The difference is small: the ceramic magnet is more durable. This is due to special firing and pressing under high pressure. The latter option is used in rooms with higher loads, such as corridors and large living rooms.
Classification by size
Experts distinguish four classes of tiles:
- Mosaic – tiles, the modules of which have sizes from 1x1 to 5x5.
- Small tiles (square bathroom tiles 20x20 cm, 15x15 cm or rectangular tiles 20x30cm).
- Medium tile (square dimensions 20x20 cm and rectangular tiles, one side no more than 40 cm).
- Large tiles are those with one side larger than 40 cm (30x60, 25x50, for example).
The most popular tiles are 15x15 cm or 20x30 cm. Until recently, all tile material was presented in similar sizes. Today, new samples have appeared; designers willingly use non-standard sizes of tiles for the bathroom, giving preference to wall cladding with rectangular modules, one side of which is half as long as the other (15x30, 25x50 or 20x40, for example).
When choosing bathroom tile sizes, it is important to consider the scope of its application. To decorate the floor, experts say, it is better to use square tiles, rectangular tiles measuring 20x30, 25x50. It is better to use 15x30 tiles on the floor as additional decorative inserts.
There are minimum (20x30 cm) and maximum sizes of floor tiles. Until recently, when choosing the largest format tile, you could expect to find modules whose width increased by 60 cm. Today, ceramic floor tiles for a bathroom can have dimensions of 150x150 cm.
When choosing tiles, it is important to pay attention not only to the length and width of the module (it is necessarily indicated in the product labeling in the form of numerical designations 20x30, for example). But also take into account the thickness of the tiles. It is this parameter that can indicate the scope of use of the modules. If the tile has a thickness of 6 mm, this material should be used for wall cladding. Bathroom floor tiles 25 cm wide and long should have a thickness of 9-12 mm. The higher the pedestrian load in the room, the thicker the modules used for floor covering should be.
Large formats are a great solution to the problem
Large floor tiles are always ceramic magnets, which are highly durable. In addition to the small format (16.5x16.5, as well as 20x20, 30x30, 33.3x33.3), there are floor tiles in large sizes.
size 60x60 cm
Floor tiles, having truly gigantic dimensions, are not without advantages.
- A practical choice when laying a large area. Ease of installation and beautiful appearance are the undeniable advantages of large-format tiles
- The stylish format can be used for original design solutions; it is used in different interior styles.
Such products have a rectified edge, due to which the seams will be almost invisible. To cover several square meters of floor you will need no more than a dozen tiles. The minimum gap and a small number of seams creates a feeling of solidity.
The large format is ideal for rooms designed in minimalist or high-tech styles. In such cases, maximum free space, simple and strict forms are required. Mosaic is excluded, and the semblance of a monolith with a restrained pattern looks impressive and even aristocratic.
Features of large format installation
When installing 20x20 or 30x30 tiles, you can ignore small unevenness. Minor protrusions are not encouraged, but are acceptable. Installation of 600x600 requires careful preparatory work; the deviation will be noticeable and can lead to deformation, cracks, and chips.
Wood imitation
Wooden flooring is always beautiful and stylish, but few people can afford high-quality parquet. Wooden floors need to be looked after; it is not recommended to use such a floor in rooms with high humidity.
Wood-imitating tiles are an excellent alternative and a worthy replacement.
To ensure that the tiles resemble floorboards or parquet as much as possible, the products have an oblong shape. The popular formats are: 15x45, 15x45, 15x60. The elongated shape makes the tile fragile, so a ceramic magnet is used. The size range is extensive: there are models whose width ranges from 110 to 250 mm, as well as lengths from 450 to 1500 mm. Thanks to the large selection, you can find products that qualitatively imitate parquet or solid wood. At the same time, the tile externally conveys the texture and color scheme of the wood covering.
The convenience and practicality of the product is that there is practically no waste, and the end result is a durable and beautiful coating. Imitation wood will fit into any interior and give the room a classic and even aristocratic look. It’s hard to think of a better tile for a hallway.
Often heated floors are installed in the hallway, corridor, bath and toilet. Ceramic magnet is excellent for tiling the floor of such rooms, so this option is beautiful, practical and economical.
Selecting tile sizes depending on the size of the room
When decorating a bathroom, you cannot choose just any tile. The dimensions of the modules must correspond to the dimensions of the described room. Here are the main recommendations that you should definitely take into account when planning the design of your own bathroom.
- Mosaic tiles measuring 10x10 or 15x15 can only be laid in large areas.
- For bathtubs located in standard apartment buildings, the best solution can be wall tiles measuring 20x30 cm and floor tiles 30x30.
- Correctly placed tiles can visually change the boundaries of space. Long modules placed horizontally widen the walls and expand the floor. Vertical cladding with a vertical pattern visually raises the ceiling.
Note! If you choose large tiles for a small bathroom, there will be too much waste left after installation. They indicate that the material was used irrationally.
Mosaic tiles 10x10
Mosaic is a cladding that is assembled from small modules of 10x10 size, for example. The modules are assembled into a square and held on a mesh base. This design significantly simplifies the installation process. But assembling a 10x10 mosaic on your own is not so easy. To install modules, it is necessary to use professional skills and abilities, so not everyone decides to reproduce this process independently with their own beeches.
Small format tiles 10x10 or 15x15 have their advantages:
- To install it, you do not need to carefully level the base first.
- Only such tiles can be laid on a curved base.
- Modules measuring 10x10 look quite impressive in the interior.
The disadvantages of using the described material are also obvious:
- The installation process is labor-intensive, only painstakingly done work will allow you to enjoy beautiful results.
- Grouting joints takes a lot of mastic.
- In order for the seams to look decorative, it is necessary to choose expensive white grout. And these are additional costs.
- Filling the seams of 10x10 tiles should be done as evenly as possible, otherwise the mosaic canvas will look sloppy. Without certain skills it is very difficult to do this.
- Due to the presence of a large number of seams, the mosaic surface quickly loses its hygroscopicity. Improper use of 10x10 cm tiles often leads to the formation of mold and mildew.
- It is difficult to care for small-format tiles; white seams quickly become dirty.
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Medium size tiles
Medium bathroom tiles are a universal solution for decorating a room of any size. It can only be laid on a perfectly flat base. On sale you can find tiles in sizes 25x33, 25x35. This material is easy to work with, so it is best to choose tiles of this format if you want to carry out repairs yourself. When installing 20 by 30 cm modules, few seams are formed; if processed correctly, they are not very noticeable. Another advantage of choosing this option is ease of transportation. The modules fit tightly to each other, so they don’t break on the road.
Large format modules
There are tiles on sale in large sizes, square (150x150) and rectangular (20x60). It is often used for wall cladding in large bathrooms. Their use makes it possible to obtain a surface with a minimum number of seams. The use of large-sized modules simplifies the cladding process and significantly reduces repair time. The end result is a monolithic effect surface that boasts high waterproofing properties. Cleaning ceramic tiles is much easier than cleaning small tiles. But during the installation process, such material, as noted above, produces a lot of waste; large tiles can only be laid on a perfectly flat base. Without experience in laying tiles, laying large-format tiles yourself will be very problematic.
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Generalization on the topic
To summarize, we can safely note: a wide range of tile tiles are on sale today. Each variety has its own size. When answering the question of which material is better, it is important to be guided by the size of the bathroom. If you want to renovate the described room yourself, it is better to choose medium-sized tiles. It can be used in any bathroom: both small and large.
When purchasing tiles, you need to pay attention not only to their dimensions, but also to the thickness of the modules. The thickness of the floor tiles is several times greater than the thickness of the wall cladding. In order for the design of the room to be harmonious, it is necessary to choose larger tiles for the floor, and smaller material for wall cladding. Modern manufacturers offer collections in which the decor of floor and wall tiles has already been thought out. They are already matched to each other in color and size at the factory. Before purchasing, it is useful to draw up a detailed plan of the bathroom and indicate on it the layout of the tiles.
