It so happened that the most popular and practical material for finishing the toilet is tile. But there are situations when, due to certain circumstances, its use is impossible. A very small area of ​​​​the premises or limited financial resources force apartment owners to look for alternative repair options. Previously, in such situations, the walls had to be painted or plastered, but in recent times it has become very fashionable to glue wallpaper in the toilet. Many are still skeptical about such ideas, but those who have already managed to use this finishing option note that it outperforms ceramic coatings in many respects. So what are the advantages of wallpaper, what types of them are better to use for decorating a bathroom, and how to repair this room on your own? These questions will be considered in this article.

Advantages of wallpaper over other materials

When going to the toilet, first of all, it is necessary to focus on the quality of the products used. Here, preference should be given to moisture-resistant options, since paper and fabric-based products will fail much faster. The right choice would be: vinyl wallpapers, liquid coatings and materials based on fiberglass. Their use has a number of positive aspects. Namely:

Decorating a bathroom with wallpaper will cost owners much less than laying tiles.

A wide variety of colors, textures and images allows you to translate into reality the most daring and unusual design solutions.

The use of rolled canvases greatly facilitates the repair of the premises, so you can even do the work with your own hands.

Decorating the toilet with wallpaper is ideal for those who like to change the situation often. If ceramic tiles are laid on long years, then roll materials can be changed almost every year.

As you can see, the use of such products is fully justified, it remains only to decide on their type.

Despite the fact that the walls in the toilet practically do not come into contact with water, their coating must be resistant to moisture. This is due to the fact that the specifics of this room require periodic washing of surfaces in order to avoid the accumulation and reproduction of bacteria.

In order for the wallpaper in the toilet to hold well, a special moisture-resistant glue should be used to fasten it. It is also recommended to take care of high-quality ventilation, which will prevent the accumulation of moisture and condensation.

Now let's deal with modern and their characteristics.

Vinyl products

Vinyl wallpapers are made on a paper basis, but, unlike the cheapest counterparts, they have a moisture-resistant polymer coating. Impregnation with special solutions makes this type not susceptible to colonization by mold fungi, which allows them to be used even in the bathroom.

In work, such canvases are not the easiest. Their heavy weight forces the use of exceptionally heavy-duty and moisture-resistant adhesive. After drying, the strips may shrink, forming gaps at the junctions.

When choosing such a material, it is necessary to pay attention to the marking, which indicates whether it can be washed. Products that show one wave can be wiped with a damp sponge. Two waves indicate that the product can be gently cleaned with detergents. A painted brush or three waves indicate a heavy-duty roll coating.

The liquid wallpaper

In its original form, liquid wallpaper has nothing to do with roll materials. Many even consider them a kind of decorative plaster. They are sold in the form of colored compositions of small cellulose fibers. toilet wallpaper ( of this type) begins with mixing the working composition, which is applied to the walls in the same way as plaster.

The positive features of this material include the ability to hide minor irregularities and defects in the base, as well as high noise-absorbing qualities. To endow the finished coating with moisture resistance, it is covered with a layer of colorless varnish.

Washable items

This option is the same vinyl wallpaper, only non-woven fabric acts as the base here. They perfectly hide all irregularities, do not shrink after the glue dries, and, importantly, are very resistant to moisture. Wallpaper (washable) for a toilet can have different patterns, but the image of ceramic tiles is considered the most popular. This option is ideal for lovers classic design bathrooms that for some reason cannot use tiles.

There are two types of non-woven wallpaper: on an adhesive basis and for painting. The first type is distinguished by the presence of an adhesive base, and the second can be covered with coloring compositions up to 10 times. When choosing for a toilet, you should pay attention to their water-repellent properties, since some options do not have such qualities.

Glass fiber

Fiberglass products are made by interlacing thin strands of glass and paper. Initially, the canvases are light grey colour, which is subsequently painted over water-based paint any shade. Excellent performance, environmental friendliness, the possibility of repeated repainting, resistance to moisture, fire safety - these are not all the positive qualities that such wallpapers possess. For a toilet in an apartment, this is ideal. True, if we talk about the financial component of the issue, then it should be noted that fiberglass products are much more expensive than previous analogues. But if we take into account the long service life of such a coating, then the costs are fully justified.

Wall mural

Those who want to turn their bathroom into a real piece of art should take a closer look at the photo wallpapers. The ability to choose an image for any style of interior and the taste of the owner make these products very popular. Properly selected drawings allow you to visually expand a small space and add sophistication to it. Repairing a toilet with wallpaper (of this type) is difficult to do with your own hands.

Only a professional craftsman can glue a canvas without defects and folds, and this will lead to additional expenses. When going shopping, it should be remembered that not all photo wallpapers are designed for use in rooms with high humidity. This point is better to clarify with the seller before purchasing the goods.

Substrate preparation for wallpapering

To begin with, let's figure out how to prepare the surface for liquid wallpaper, since this option for wall decoration requires special preparation.

1. First of all, it is necessary to clean the wall from old materials (putty, wallpaper, paint, etc.) and any dirt that will certainly appear as a result of contact with water.

2. If there are large gaps, pits, holes and any other irregularities in the walls, they are repaired with a spatula and putty. This is necessary in order to reduce the useless consumption of the wallpaper mixture. If deep grooves are not previously eliminated, sharp differences in the thickness of the decorative layer will be very noticeable on the dried wall.

3. In cases where there are too many various defects on the surface, the entire wall is covered with an even layer of gypsum putty.

4. After leveling the base, it should be treated with a standard primer. this work done 3 times every 3 hours.

5. Immediately before application liquid wallpaper the entire surface is covered with a special putty or water-based white paint.

As for rolled materials, here the process of preparing the walls is slightly simpler. The surface is also primed, leveled with a finishing putty, and then sanded. A flat wall is re-treated with a primer. After the base has completely dried, you can start gluing wallpaper.

Applying liquid wallpaper

In order to glue liquid wallpaper in the toilet, you first need to prepare working mixture. This process can be started even at the stage of priming the surface, since according to the instructions, the solution for liquid wallpaper must be prepared for at least 6 hours.

The composition of the substance includes three main components:

Cellulose fibers;

Decorating mixture;

Dry glue.

In most cases, they are packaged in different bags, so you will need a large container to mix all the ingredients. The resulting mixture should not contain lumps. Dry fibers are gradually poured into the finished water (in strict accordance with the instructions), kneaded and left for the time specified by the manufacturer.

The finished solution is collected with a small spatula and rubbed on the wall in an even layer using a special grater. The layer thickness is usually 3-4 mm. Thus, they cover the entire wall.

Work with roll products

If everyone preparatory work in the bathroom are completed, you can start decorating the walls.

It is much more convenient to glue the wallpaper when the pipes are hidden in drywall boxes, and the plumbing has not yet been installed.

1. After making sure that the wall is sufficiently smooth and dry, we begin work.

2. Measure the height of the wall from the ceiling to the floor with a tape measure. If the selected wallpaper does not require the selection of a pattern, we measure several strips of the desired length at once (taking into account a small margin at the edges). If the stripes are combined in one pattern, first an ornament is selected on a clean and dry floor.

3. Depending on what material is used in this case, the adhesive can be applied in three ways: on the surface, only on the canvas, or on the wall and the roll at the same time. Taking into account the manufacturer's recommendations, we glue the wallpaper in the toilet.

4. It is better to start pasting the wall from one of the corners. For the first strip, you can make vertical markings. So you will be sure that the wallpaper is located on the wall without a slope. All subsequent canvases are glued end-to-end, carefully smearing the seams between the rows.

5. With the help of a special rubber roller, we roll out the wallpaper, displacing the remaining air from under them. It is desirable that before the glue dries completely, there are no drafts and sudden changes in temperature in the room.

If you need to visually expand the space of a room, choose light-colored wallpapers with wide horizontal stripes and small images.

When purchasing wallpaper, keep in mind that products from different batches often differ in shade. On a roll, this difference can be almost imperceptible, but on the wall the difference will be striking.

Since in our time the financial component of the repair is of interest to everyone in the first place, attention should be paid to the price of various roll materials.

So, the average cost of vinyl products is 500 rubles per roll. The price of non-woven coatings starts from 2000 rubles for the same amount. will cost the buyer from 300 rubles per roll, and fiberglass products are 50-150 rubles more expensive. The average cost of a composition for liquid wallpaper is 1000 rubles per pack.

We hope the information presented in this article will be useful for you and will be useful in the process of transforming the toilet room. Easy repair for you!

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Wallpaper in the toilet: 6 options for a quick and inexpensive design of a room for privacy

4 August, 2016
Specialization: Capital construction works (laying the foundation, erecting walls, constructing the roof, etc.). Internal construction works (laying of internal communications, rough and fine finishing). Hobbies: mobile communication, high technologies, computer equipment, programming.

Recently, a friend of mine, Aunt Sonya, came to me and asked me to explain how to paste liquid wallpaper in the toilet. You see, she and her husband recently freshened up the design of the bathroom, and now they decided to take on the restroom. I had to explain to this colorful Odessa woman that the finishing material she chose was something other than her usual paper rolls with a cheerful pattern.

After listening to me, she decided to abandon this way of finishing the restroom. She was scared away by the complexity of do-it-yourself installation and the rather high price of the material. However, she did not give up the idea of ​​​​choosing suitable wallpaper for the toilet in the apartment, and began to annoy me with questions about which types of this finishing material are suitable for sanitary facilities.

I had to give her all the information that I had on this issue, as if in spirit. By the way, I think that such an instruction will not be superfluous for anyone. Therefore, I bring detailed overview wallpaper for the toilet in today's material.

Pros and cons of using wallpaper to decorate the toilet

Once upon a time, during one of overhauls my father glued wallpaper for the toilet under the tiles. I remember how we were then happy with such a stylish design of the room, because earlier the walls there were simply painted with oil.

However, due to the lack of choice, the father used ordinary paper wallpapers, which, after a not too long time, fell into disrepair and were already replaced with real tiles. As I see now, how we glue it on the walls together (maybe this determined my future professional activity?).

Modern manufacturers offer just a huge selection of wallpapers with such technical specifications, which allow you to safely use them in sanitary facilities with increased level humidity. And this is not a forced measure, but a conscious design move.

The design of wallpaper in the toilet is a personal matter for everyone, and I would like to dwell on the positive and negative aspects of using this type of finishing material.

So the benefits are:

1. Easy to mount and dismantle. Wall-paper is easily and simply glued on the prepared walls and just as quickly removed. This allows you to change appearance restroom in the shortest possible time, at minimal cost and without the involvement of third-party specialists.

Why, one day my wife re-pasted the wallpaper in our toilet during the two days during which I was on a business trip. Therefore, when I returned, I did not recognize the restroom, I thought I was mistaken with the apartment.

1. Low cost of material and installation services. The price of wallpaper is much lower than other types of finishing material (although there are exceptions to this statement). In addition, the wallpapering service itself is quite cheap.

Therefore, if you are not used to doing something with your own hands, you can hire a specialist (for example, me), which will not cost you a pretty penny.

1. A wide range of. There is hardly any other finishing material that can boast such a variety of colors, textures and patterns. In the store you can pick up wallpapers that will emphasize any design style.

Moreover, you can combine wallpapers with each other and other materials, creating truly unique and inimitable solutions.

1. The ability to create comfort. Tiles and plastic, despite many positive qualities, look more strict and concise than wallpaper. Therefore, it is the latter method that is able to create real coziness and comfort even in the toilet.

But don't overdo it. Otherwise, your favorite meditation room will often be occupied by your loved ones contemplating intricate drawings on the walls.

1. High maintainability. If the wallpaper in some area is a little frayed, torn or stained, it is easy to replace it (if you have a suitable piece left).

When such a nuisance occurs with plastic or tile, the repair operation will take much more time and effort. Yes, and funds too.

Wallpaper, unlike tiles, can peel off surfaces if the installation technology is violated. In addition, on the surface decorative finishes wallpaper paste may come out. Therefore, I recommend that you read the instructions for wallpapering very carefully and follow it exactly.

In order not to be disappointed in my choice, I advise you to use only special types of wallpaper that can be used in wet conditions. It is about them that I want to talk in the next section.

Varieties of wallpaper for the restroom

There are many types of wallpaper that are suitable for decorating a bathroom. I chose those that I personally dealt with. All of them are presented in the diagram, and I will tell you more about each variety separately.

Option 1 - Washable

One of the easiest and cheapest options. Washable wallpapers are printed sheets of paper, the surface of which is covered with a protective layer of waterproof film.

The protective layer does not allow moisture from the air to penetrate into the thickness of the material, which prevents its swelling and peeling. In addition, thanks to the water-repellent film, the wallpaper is easy to clean from:

• a layer of dust adhering to them;
• external pollutants;
• fungus, mold and other microorganisms.

The service life of washable wallpapers is longer than ordinary paper ones. Even if you install them in the restroom. However, I would not recommend gluing them in the bathroom, as there is too much humidity and there is a danger of frequent direct contact with water.

But among the assortment of washable wallpapers presented in stores, you will certainly choose something that will 100% satisfy your exquisite artistic taste.

Option 2 - Synthetic based

This type of decorative finish consists of a textile fabric glued to a thin foam rubber substrate. It turns out a finishing material that has the following technical characteristics:

• is a heat and sound insulator;
• resistant to direct sunlight;
• does not harm human health.

Unlike washable wallpaper, synthetic wallpaper should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.

On sale you can find synthetic fabrics in rolls up to 1 meter wide and up to 8 meters long. But by contacting specialized companies, you can get wallpapers made according to an individual sketch and with special sizes.

The thickness of the synthetic-based wallpaper is about 5 mm, so the joints between them are difficult to make completely invisible. I recommend gluing the material so that the roll completely covers one wall, and the joint falls on the corner. Naturally, before that, you need to level the surfaces and decorate engineering communications.

To extend the life of the finishing material, it is advisable to provide high-quality ventilation in the toilet (preferably using an electric fan). Otherwise, high humidity can cause mold to appear inside the wallpaper.

Option 3 - Vinyl

This type of wallpaper is available on a paper, non-woven and fabric basis. In principle, I can say that vinyl wallpaper is an improved version of washable ones. Upper protective layer of this material is made of smooth or foamed polyvinyl chloride.

I often had to work with embossed vinyl canvases. They are made by hot stamping, which allows you to achieve interesting visual effects.

The material is perfect for use in the restroom. The wallpaper substrate is resistant to moisture, so it does not swell in humid air.

And the top protective film is able to withstand even direct contact with water. Once, well, it just so happened, I spilled a bucket of water on the wallpaper in the apartment where I was doing repairs. So, nothing terrible happened (it only took 15 minutes to collect water from the floor with a rag).

In addition to hydrophobic properties, vinyl wallpaper has several additional advantages:

• do not change their appearance during the entire period of operation;
• do not deform from exposure to high humidity and temperature;
• do not fade in direct sunlight;
• do not lag behind the walls after gluing;
• easy to clean with a sponge and common household products.

Pasted wallpaper can be used for at least 10 years.

The disadvantages include the high cost (although you can find inexpensive options) and the complexity of gluing. By the way, there are paintings on sale, the reverse surface of which has already been treated with an adhesive composition. It is enough to apply the adhesive only on the wall, and simply attach the pre-cut sheets of canvases to them.

Option 4 - Liquid

Liquid wallpaper is a new high-tech finishing material that has been talked about more and more lately. Perhaps that is why Aunt Sonya became interested in them.

They are supplied in the form of a dry powder of different colors and with various fillers, which must be diluted with water before use. Although they are applied with a spatula (like plaster), after hardening they look like wallpaper. That is why they are called so.

As fillers that diversify the appearance of walls finished with liquid wallpaper, the following materials are used:

• cotton and cellulose fibers;
• grains of mica;
• dried seaweed;
• fragments of tree bark;
• mineral dyes and so on.

To stabilize the applied liquid wallpaper, a varnish is needed, which covers the finished surfaces. Additionally, it performs a water-repellent function, which prolongs the life of the material.

Liquid wallpaper is perfect for decorating bathrooms, as it has irrefutable advantages:

• long service life;
• high elasticity - cracks do not appear on the surface of the walls when the base moves;
• soundproofing - the sound of water in the pipes will not disturb you at night;
• moisture resistance - high humidity does not harm liquid wallpaper, so they can also be used in a bathroom or combined bathroom;
• cost-effectiveness - when compared with finishing tiles.

Option 5 - Fiberglass

This type of wallpaper, like the previous variety, is ideal for arranging toilets. They are a canvas woven from thin glass threads.

Thanks to this manufacturing technology, fiberglass wallpaper acquires several important advantages:

• Strength. Wallpaper perfectly tolerate mechanical stress and do not wear out over time. Can be used to design public toilets that are visited by a large number of people.

• Wear resistance. Despite the harsh operating conditions, this decorative material retains its performance properties unchanged.

• Resistance to aggressive substances. Fiberglass cloths not only tolerate moisture well, but are also not damaged by chemicals. They can be safely washed with household detergents.

• Withstand direct contact with water and fire. Splashes or jets of water, as well as short-term exposure to open flames, do not affect the appearance of decorative fiberglass trim.

The peculiarity of this material is that it comes in white, but with a textured surface. Therefore, after sticking, you can paint the wallpaper in your chosen color (or even several). Thus, simply unprecedented open spaces are opened up for home designers.

Option 6 - Wallpaper

Wallpapers with large drawings and photographs, which were popular several decades ago, are gaining popularity again. Including for the design of toilets.

I can say that modern photo wallpapers cannot be compared with those nondescript fakes that our parents used to decorate apartments. Now the drawings are as clear and colorful as possible, and their variety allows you to choose an option for any design style.

Moreover, there is the possibility of self-selection of the image that will be applied to the photo wallpaper. Aunt Sonya, for example, immediately thought of Primorsky Boulevard in her native Odessa. So I won't be surprised if soon a photograph of the Potemkin Stairs will decorate her toilet.

I, although I do not consider myself an experienced designer, can advise the following images:

• abstractions from geometric shapes;
• large ornamental plants (mainly flowers);
• predatory animals in the natural environment;
• bright green lawn;
• urban landscapes;
• snow-capped mountains;
• imitation of a library with books;
• geographic Maps.

Such images visually expand the space, which is important for small toilets in standard city apartments.

Choice of colors

Since I have touched on the topic of design, I will dwell in more detail on the choice of wallpaper color in the toilet.

Here, in my opinion, it is not so much the style of interior design that is important, but how the colors will affect the perception of the room. For example, if you stick it in a small toilet dark wallpaper, the room will look very small.

With blue, brown, purple and black wallpaper, I would venture to paste over only a spacious toilet, which, as a rule, is combined with a bathroom. It can be either just plain colors or surfaces decorated with large bright patterns.

But still I do not advise you to take risks and stop at more classic options. That is, on the wallpaper of light and warm shades. You can also use cold tones, but in this case it will not be possible to achieve peace and tranquility.

Very often in my work I came across toilet interiors decorated in gray, silver and beige wallpaper. Sometimes they were diluted with stripes of yellow, blue or pink.

You can still do this. Paste over three walls with plain wallpaper, and focus on one wall by decorating it with canvases with large decorative elements.

When decorating, always try to strike a balance between dark and light colors. For example, if the wallpaper is dark blue, buy light plumbing and furniture.

Use wallpaper with large patterns and ornaments very carefully when decorating. There is a danger of not getting into the design style or visually resizing the room in the wrong direction that you want.

If the room is low and small, like in my country house (there is a toilet under the stairs), use wallpaper with vertical narrow stripes. However, you do not need to buy a finishing material with a frequently repeated pattern. From him only the head hurts, but there is no beauty.

Ways to decorate walls with wallpaper

Now I’ll talk about several interesting ways to decorate walls with wallpaper and other materials. They will help turn a boring room pasted over with paper into something new and fresh:

1. The combination of wallpaper with tiles. In this case, tiles can be used to decorate areas where direct contact with water is possible, and walls in other places can be wallpapered. These two materials can be harmoniously combined in the case of using contrasting colors or, conversely, shades of the same color.

By the way, instead of tiles, you can also apply plastic panels. The scheme will be the same.

1. A combination of wallpapers of different designs. For example, the lower part of the wall is decorated with plain wallpaper, and the upper part is decorated with sheets with an ornament or texture.

For the rest, you only need to follow your intuition.

Conclusion

Now, with so much information at your disposal, you can easily choose which wallpaper is better to glue the walls in the toilet. And you can learn the technology of pasting walls in the restroom from the video in this article.

And I would also like to ask you to tell us about your own ways of decorating sanitary facilities. Especially if you used some kind of exotic look wallpaper. You can leave your answers in the comments to the material.

If you want to express gratitude, add a clarification or objection, ask the author something - add a comment or say thanks!

Of course, the choice of materials also depends on the dimensions of the room. Always thinking that a small toilet is a disadvantage of an apartment, but it can be turned into an advantage if you approach this issue wisely. Our advice and illustrative examples of toilet interiors made with wallpaper will help you. It is important to observe the correct combination of colors and textures, as well as the choice of materials intended for a given microclimate.

Repair in the toilet with wallpaper: material selection criteria

Repairing the toilet with wallpaper is one of the most economical ways to finish. Due to the variety of materials, textures and color solutions wallpapers will allow you to create an inexpensive and at the same time desirable interior.

Important criteria in choosing wallpaper for the toilet:

• Humidity resistance. Exactly good protection from constant humidity, will give your wallpaper a longer life. In addition, thanks to this criterion, it is possible to freely carry out wet cleaning indoors.
• Quality. Choose only high quality wallpapers and pay attention to the weight of the wallpaper. Because not every wallpaper will be able to support its own weight due to the special conditions of the room. In this case, choose either light models, or focus on the choice of wallpaper glue.
• Texture and color. A lot will depend on what kind of interior design you want in the end. You need to use different options. But you need to understand that the complete harmony of design lies in the combination of all interior items and interior decoration.

At serious attitude to all of their 3 points, you can easily achieve your idea. It must be remembered that an integrated approach and taking into account all the details of the interior, even the most insignificant, as a result, a certain atmosphere of the room is created.

How to choose wallpaper (video)

Wallpaper for a toilet under a tile - an alternative to classic ceramics

Wallpaper for a toilet under a tile in an apartment belongs to a rather interesting finishing material, as it is used in a wide variety of design styles. Imitation of tiled masonry will look in many rooms.

Toilet tile wallpaper is an affordable replacement for classic ceramics, which many people prefer.

It should be remembered that for rooms with high humidity it is necessary to select dense canvases, which, in turn, will be impregnated with special moisture-repellent agents. So you should pay attention to the materials of interlining or vinyl.

There is a wide variety of high density washable items on the market today. Compared with ceramic tiles, wallpaper will be inferior in service life, but it will be easy to replace them, which cannot be said about ceramics. And the cost of finishing will be much cheaper.

Tile wallpapers have a huge selection in a variety of textures and colors. There are special collections consisting of tiles with imitation of ceramic floor tiles and wall tiles that match the design of the wall covering. These combinations allow you to create a rather spectacular interior style that will cost you a democratic amount.

Liquid wallpaper in the toilet - a new round of interior

Liquid wallpaper in the toilet is the most effective option for transforming a room. According to reviews, it is easy to deal with such wallpapers: “obedient” material will lie more accurately and it will not be difficult to work out the most inaccessible parts of the surface.

Liquid wallpaper in its composition is completely harmless to human life. They contain components such as textile and cellulose fibers, cotton. Mica, dry algae, tree bark and other components can also be found in the composition.

How to glue liquid wallpaper on the wall surface:

• Prepare the surface of the walls for work: clean and prime;
• Fill the container with the finishing mixture;
• Dilute the finishing mixture with water and bring to the desired consistency;
• Apply liquid wallpaper to the wall surface with a spatula.

If you want to make the walls in the toilet resistant to external factors, then cover the dried liquid wallpaper with a special varnish. Thus, you can wash them with detergents in the future without affecting the quality of the finish.

One of the many advantages of liquid wallpaper is that before using it, you do not need to pre-treat the walls with anything, because this finishing material independently eliminates various irregularities on the surface. One has only to apply a primer on the walls, which will save you a lot of time.

Wallpaper for the toilet room: all the pros and cons

What wallpaper for the toilet room to choose? Why spend money on expensive materials if you can decorate the room with tiles? Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of wallpaper for the toilet in order to deal with all the issues.

Wallpaper Benefits:

• Easy to put on and take off. If desired, you can update the interior of the toilet in a short time. New renovation won't take long.
• Finishing savings. With small dimensions of the bathroom, even the most expensive, but one roll will be enough for you.
• Diverse assortment. Compared to other finishing materials, wallpaper has a wider choice in terms of color and texture of images.
• Harmonious perception. Warm shades of wallpaper will give the interior a homely feel, rather than tiles, which are perceived as laconic and strict.
• Easy and fast replacement. Over time, the wallpaper can rub off and tear, then the replacement of this area will not be long. And replacing a broken or chipped tile will be much more difficult and expensive.

The decor of the toilet with wallpaper will retain its charm and be cozy and stylish when everything Finishing work will remain in their original form. To do this, before gluing, you need to take into account all the pros and cons of these coatings.

Wallpaper disadvantages:

• Not all types of wallpaper can withstand the constant presence of moisture. And when cleaning, the previous appearance of the top layer of the canvas may not be preserved.
• Over time, flaking from the surface of the walls can occur, which is simply impossible compared to tiles that are securely fixed.
• Saving on pasting wallpaper by specialists, you can make a number of mistakes that will lead you to a spoiled view of your room.

A wide selection of wallpaper products provides customers with enough options suitable for rooms with wet conditions. Do not allow such coatings to be glued in the area of ​​​​excessive water, for example, near a washbasin or toilet bowl, in order to prevent untimely wear of the coatings.

The correct choice of shades of wallpaper in the toilet room

When choosing the shades of wallpaper for the toilet room, you should think about what will be the further perception of the new interior design. For example, dark wallpaper colors contribute to an even greater reduction in space.

With limited bathroom space, try to use dark accents as little as possible.

When combining a toilet with a bathroom, there is enough space for the implementation of the intended decor, so you can pick up dark shades of blue, brown, and purple. They can have one tone or be combined with bright, light patterns.

The most successful options for decorating toilet walls are silver, beige, gray and snow-white tones of the color palette. A great combination would be combinations with pronounced accents, such as blue, yellow, pink, light green or lavender. There are options where photo wallpaper will replace paintings or landscapes.

It should be noted that in the toilet it is necessary to maintain a balance between light and dark colors. If the walls are decorated in rich colors, then get light accessories and furniture.

In order for the toilet room to be perceived as modern and stylish, you must consider the correct choice of wallpaper ornaments, on which a lot will depend on the overall interior.

A room that is too cramped is not decorated with wallpaper with a large image, even if you want to paste over only one of the walls. Striped wallpaper will help you visually expand the boundaries.

Wallpaper in the toilet (video)

Summing up, we can say that wallpaper for the toilet is perfect for small and narrow rooms. The main thing is to take into account all the specific conditions and choose the right materials. Using wallpaper to finish the toilet room will help to achieve an unusual design that, with proper and careful care, will delight you and your loved ones for a long time to come.

Ceramic tile is considered to be a traditional type of finishing for bathrooms and toilets. However, the cost of such a finish does not suit everyone, especially when you consider the fact that you will have to hire a master to lay the tiles. The price of wallpaper is much lower, and we will tell you how to choose and stick wallpaper in the toilet with your own hands.

Toilet finishing

Material selection

In order for the finish to perform its functions normally, it must be properly selected. To do this, you should study the conditions of the room where the repair is planned, and in accordance with them, select the material.

The sanitary unit is characterized by such features as high humidity, the presence of unpleasant odors, an increased number of bacteria, a small area, the possibility of splashes on the walls.

In this regard, the wallpaper must meet the following requirements:

• moisture resistance. The coating should not only not be afraid of moisture itself, but also not let it through to the walls. Wallpaper glue dissolves under the action of water, and the rolls peel off, in addition, moisture can destroy putty and plaster, and over time, the walls themselves;
• Resistance to household chemicals. Features of the operation of the toilet are such that it is desirable to use various detergents to clean it. Finishing should calmly endure frequent treatment with household chemicals;
• Abrasion resistance and high wear resistance. Since the dimensions of the bathroom, especially in our country, are slightly larger than the volume of the human body, during its operation you will wipe the walls. Therefore, the finish must be resistant to abrasion;
• Low hygroscopicity and ability to absorb odors. For obvious reasons, in the toilet it is better to use wall cladding that does not absorb substances that fall on its surface and volatile compounds that carry odors.

Important!
We will not dwell separately on the appropriateness for a bathroom, but since you have decided to use this particular type of coverage, then you should be especially careful when choosing a particular type.

Of course, ordinary paper wallpapers will not work for us. Fortunately, modern industry produces several varieties of materials that can be used to decorate the toilet.

We will present them as a list:

• Vinyl. This material is paper or interlining coated with a PVC film, which does not allow moisture to pass through and is easy to clean;
• Acrylic. They consist of several layers, one of which is a waterproof polymer, most often foamed. Claimed to be washable, but require careful handling, especially when using chemicals and abrasives;
• Fiberglass. They consist of glass fibers woven on a loom in the form of a fabric or linen. They have high strength, wear resistance and are not afraid of moisture, while allowing the walls to breathe and can be repainted many times;
• Metal. This is foil-coated paper, they are not afraid of moisture and can be washed, but they require special surface preparation, special glue and are relatively expensive;
• Cork. For the bathroom, only waxed varieties are suitable, most likely, these will be cork slabs or rolls, without the use of paper.

Important!
In our opinion, of all the listed groups, vinyl, fiberglass and cork varieties are the most relevant and applicable. Moreover, cork wallpapers are quite expensive, so we suggest choosing between fiberglass and vinyl materials.

Fiberglass wallpapers require more thorough preparation of the base, as they are heavier than vinyl, but the material is much stronger and more durable. Also, when buying a fiberglass coating, it should be borne in mind that it most often needs to be painted.

Vinyl wallpapers are suitable for those who want to get by with the least amount of money and labor, but you need to understand that such a coating will not last very long. In spite of high quality modern PVC-based coatings, the operating conditions of the toilet do not allow them to maintain their original qualities for a long time.

Some "experts" advise using liquid wallpaper in the toilet. We do not support this recommendation, since the high hygroscopicity of this material makes it undesirable to use it in rooms with high humidity. Yes, and to call this type of decoration wallpaper is a pure convention.

If we talk about the aesthetic side of the issue, then here you have such a choice of colors, patterns, patterns and installations that it is difficult to advise anything. However, we will try.

Often, to visually increase the space, they use murals for the toilet, which allow you to “push apart” the walls due to the perspective of the photo printed on them.

No less popular are wallpapers for toilet tiles, as they retain the interior familiar to this place and are often designed for use in wet rooms.

You can also use covers of different colors. The decoration looks good in a small room, in which the lower half of the wall is covered with wallpaper in cold tones, and the upper half with a warm shade.

In general, the toilet is a good platform for experiments, as it is hidden from prying eyes and has a small size. Do not be afraid to show originality, turn on your imagination and creative thinking, adopt the ideas of the photographic materials presented in the article.

Coating installation

Our instructions are suitable for those who decide to stick wallpaper in the toilet on their own:

1. We remove all layers of the old coating from the walls. We serve the tile with a perforator, soak the wallpaper, wash off the paint with solvents or special means. Do not forget to remove the baseboards and fillets;

1. We repair the plaster, if necessary, we level it;

1. We prime the walls with a deep penetration compound containing antiseptics and fungicides;

1. We take measurements and cut the rolls into strips. To select a pattern, we leave an allowance along the length of the strip of 5 - 7 cm;

1. We breed the glue chosen for the type of wallpaper that will be used;

1. We apply glue to the back of the wallpaper strip, then press it against the wall and expel the air with a rag or hands. In the corners of the strip we do not join, but wrap;

1. After processing the walls, we mount skirting boards and ceiling fillets.

Conclusion

If you can't afford expensive ceramic tiles, you can limit yourself to using wallpaper. How to do this in a bathroom - you can learn from our instructions and video in this article.

Of course, the interior decoration of the toilet, as a rule, is done using ceramic tiles or paint. However, in recent years wallpaper for the toilet has become more and more popular. When planning repairs, an increasing number of people are beginning to think about using this particular finish option. Which wallpaper for the toilet is better to choose and how to determine which option is better? Let's try to figure it out.

Advantages and disadvantages

So, the main advantages of the decision to stick wallpaper in the toilet include the following:

1. The ability to quickly change the interior of the room. So, in contrast to a complex and lengthy repair, which involves finishing the walls with ceramic tiles, wallpapering can significantly reduce the time of work. In addition, everything can be done with your own hands, unlike tiles, which can only be installed by experienced professionals. By the way, in addition to this room, it is quite possible to use wallpaper in the interior of the bathroom.
2. Low material price. In addition, even if you decide not to do the pasting yourself, the cost of such work will be much cheaper compared to installing tiles.
3. The widest range of colors and textures, thanks to which you can greatly transform the interior design of your toilet.

To negative aspects can include the following:

1. One of the most important disadvantages of gluing a toilet with wallpaper can be called a high level of humidity. Not all wallpapers are waterproof or washable, and therefore cannot resist high level humidity and evaporation, which constantly affects the walls of this room.
2. By the way, it is the presence of frequent fumes that can provoke the gradual destruction of the outer layer of paper wallpaper, which leads to its peeling.
3. We should not forget that under the influence of adverse conditions it can show through the decorative outer layer.

On the other hand, one caveat should be made. All of the above disadvantages appear only with the wrong selection of canvases. If you manage to choose the right wallpaper for the toilet (liquid or moisture resistant), then in the future you will avoid such problems.

In any case, having comprehended all the conditions, as well as having decided on the choice in favor of this finishing coating, you will need to take into account one more important circumstance. Do not stick wallpaper in places that are in direct contact with the toilet bowl or washbasin. There it is better to use tiles or other more suitable materials.

How to choose the right wallpaper for the toilet

Suppose that you have already firmly decided on the choice of material for decoration, and decided to stick wallpaper in the toilet. How to choose them correctly and how not to make a mistake with the choice? Let's look at the main options.

Liquid wallpaper for the toilet

As you know, this type of finish is significantly different from traditional canvases sold in rolls. In appearance, to a greater extent, such wallpapers resemble decorative plaster, and the unprepared material is completely powdery. How to glue them correctly and what are their main pros and cons:

1. Despite the ability to “level” damage on the walls, it is still necessary to prepare the surface before applying them, as well as prime them using a special water-repellent primer.
2. Before installation, the granules are mixed with water, gradually bringing to the consistency of a standard building finishing mixture.
3. Their application is a little more complicated when compared with traditional counterparts. However, if you follow the instructions exactly, it is quite possible to do all the work yourself.

Washable wallpaper

Thanks to certain progress and the use of new technologies in production, many well-known manufacturers offer washable wallpaper for the toilet. Their release was made possible thanks to the use of a special outer layer, which has protective properties. Here is what to consider if you decide to choose a washable wallpaper:

1. It's easy to stick them on. However, for this it is necessary to pay closer attention to the process of lubrication with glue and gluing at the joints between individual sheets.
2. To avoid the formation of bubbles and wrinkles, do not forget to carefully smooth their surface with a roller or a special plastic comb.
3. Washable also includes non-woven wallpaper for the toilet. They are quite dense fabrics with a water-repellent surface.

Glass fiber in the toilet

This option is remarkable in that such canvases are practically not subject to the absorption of wet fumes, and are also not afraid of exposure to chemicals (powders, detergents, etc.).

The base material is fiberglass. In addition, such wallpapers can be glued for painting: they can be painted in almost any color, which significantly expands the possibilities for improving interior design. As for their gluing, it does not differ from gluing other types of canvases. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions, and the result will only please you.

Remember! As for gluing bamboo and cork wallpapers on the walls of the toilet, their use is undesirable. These materials are known for high moisture absorption, so their surface will deteriorate rather quickly, thus worsening the appearance and shortening the service life.

Vinyl wallpapers

Despite the objective disadvantage in the form of a rather expensive cost, which can increase the overall cost of repairs, vinyl wallpaper for a toilet has, perhaps, the most important quality for such premises: increased moisture resistance.

Their gluing is not particularly difficult. The only thing to consider is that when gluing them, you must use a special glue designed for heavy canvases. In addition, due to the fact that the thickness of the sheet is quite significant, it is better to glue them end-to-end, and not overlap. In addition, be careful in cases where you need to select drawings on adjacent canvases: they must match exactly. Otherwise, the interior of the room will be damaged.
So, as you can see, the wallpaper for the walls of the toilet is not so exotic, because they are perfect even for such a small and narrow room. The main task is to right choice and in correctly taking into account all the conditions of such a specific room. On the other hand, the use of such materials for finishing the toilet will help you achieve a unique style and unusual design, which, if properly and carefully used, will delight you and your loved ones for a long time to come.

As for this particular option, it has been known for a long time and is widespread. Among its advantages, one can mention such as quick installation and low price. A wide variety of subjects also affects the increased popularity among buyers. The only circumstance that I would like to mention separately: try to choose waterproof wallpaper for the toilet.

It will not be a secret to say that in addition to classic wallpapers, photo wallpapers are also very popular. At the same time, contrary to popular belief, they can be widely used not only in living rooms, but also in non-residential premises. In addition to their use, use in the toilet is not so rare. On the other hand, it should be noted that the bathroom in many apartments is often combined. Thus, in such cases, we will talk about sticking photo wallpapers immediately in the bathroom and in the toilet.

Of course, tiles or PVC panels are a much more common way to finish the walls of this room. However, the photos on the walls of the "cabin" are also gaining popularity. If we talk about which subjects are the most common, then I immediately want to note that there are 2 most common groups of wallpapers:

1. Typical images that are manufactured in large quantities in a factory way. They can be more or less massively found in various wallpaper stores.
2. However, if you want to depict something alternative on the wall of the toilet (as well as any other place in the apartment), then you have such an opportunity. To do this, you need to contact one of the specialized companies that print custom-made photo wallpapers.

On a note! In cases where the bathroom in your apartment or house is combined, you will have more opportunities to stick exactly the option that you like best. The explanation for this is quite simple. The fact is that it is in such cases that the size (length and width, and therefore, total area) walls are much larger compared to separate toilet and bathroom options. As you know, most photo wallpapers are quite rather big in size. Here's a simple explanation.

As for the themes, the most common, perhaps, are floral plots, and in general, different kind images related to nature in one way or another. They can be used both behind the toilet and in many other places of this non-residential premises. For small and narrow bathrooms, it is advisable to choose images that would visually “enlarge” the interior space. This could be, for example, big flower, or .

Wall murals with a perspective can be quite appropriate in such cases. In addition, they can also fit well into the interior. At the same time, it is necessary to calculate in advance the size of such a card, as well as how well it will fit for a particular bathroom in terms of dimensions. After all, no one wants to hang a small map of the world on the wall, on which practically nothing will be visible, not to mention the names of cities and other geographical objects.

By the way, one of the noteworthy options for decorating a toilet with photo wallpapers is the use of one or another plot on three camps at once. This simultaneous display of the picture helps to achieve a very interesting optical effect, in which the size of the room seems a little larger than it actually is. This option is perfect for such cases when the area of ​​​​the bathroom is very small and it is necessary to use some design techniques in order to visually “expand” it.