- low price;
- light weight, which facilitates the installation process;
- excellent performance, because drywall increases sound and heat insulation in the room.
It is only necessary to choose moisture-resistant drywall, and it is easy to recognize it by the characteristic green color of the sheets. Among the cons similar finishes can be noted:
- the need to additionally decorate the created surface, since the green sheets of gypsum board do not look, to put it mildly, very attractive;
- the need to use additional components for the installation of drywall, which increases the cost of construction.
No. 6. Plastic panels
Plastic panels, although rarely used in bathroom decoration, can boast a lot of positive qualities:
- this is one of the most budget options for finishing the bathroom;
- panels are easy to install;
- can hide all communications and pipes;
- durability;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- hygiene and moisture resistance;
- ease of care;
- , which imitates stone, wood or other coatings.
However, it is worth considering some shortcomings inherent in plastic panels:
- low mechanical strength;
- combustibility;
- "condensate" that collects on the surface.
No. 7. A natural stone
This is one of the most expensive, but, no doubt, spectacular solutions. Often when decorating walls they use exactly marble- This is one of the safest natural stones that does not accumulate high levels of radiation. In addition, marble has a low moisture absorption coefficient, and its porous structure allows the material to "breathe" and thereby regulate the microclimate in the room.
But a material such as marble has some disadvantages. Firstly, it is very expensive, secondly, it requires constant careful maintenance, and, thirdly, this material does not resist acid-containing products well, so maintenance is even more complicated. In addition, it is quite heavy material.
In addition to marble, for wall cladding is actively used limestone, sandstone, slate, granite and cobblestone.
No. 8. Fake diamond
Artificial stone has almost all the same advantages as natural stone, but is devoid of many disadvantages, which makes it an ideal and serious competitor to conventional ceramic tiles. Among the main advantages of artificial stone it is worth noting:
- beautiful appearance and a huge range of material that can imitate any breed of natural stone. A variety of colors, textures and sizes allows you to create a dream interior, choose the perfect material for the conditions of a particular room;
- high strength and resistance to mechanical stress;
- absolute resistance to mold and fungus;
- durability;
- ease of installation and maintenance;
- hygiene and environmental safety;
- although this is not the cheapest way to finish the bathroom walls, artificial stone will still cost many times cheaper than natural, and its installation will be much easier due to less weight.
Artificial stone is great for bathrooms, and even the wettest areas can be finished with it. The decorative stone also looks great when facing the shower, because in itself the appearance of flowing water over the stone is quite natural and natural. In general, artificial stone is a huge scope for imagination in the field of interior design, but it is necessary to veneer all the walls in the bathroom only with stone with special care so as not to turn the room into a dungeon or a castle. Often the stone is combined with other finishing materials.
No. 9. Self-adhesive film
Quite an interesting and unusual option for finishing the bathroom. The film is waterproof and the seams between the sheets are covered . The advantages of self-adhesive film include:
- very low cost;
- a sufficient choice of colors, so it will be possible to imitate the texture of wood, stone or any other material. There are also films that are distinguished by a relief volumetric surface;
- The material is easy to apply and easy to clean.
Naturally, not without its downsides:
- it looks like a cheap material. Even if from a distance the film may indeed resemble a stone or a tree, on closer examination it betrays its secret;
- low strength;
- It is better not to use the film directly near water sources, but to prefer a different finish over the bathroom and sink.
No. 10. Some unusual solutions
If you want to make the interior of the bathroom completely original, then you can take a closer look at such solutions:
In conclusion
In pursuit of interesting interior solutions in the decoration of bathroom walls, do not forget about the practical side of the issue. The material must be strong and durable, moisture resistant and hygienic. If you really want to use some kind of original finish, then it is better to combine it with materials that have already proven themselves in such difficult conditions.