Laminate in the toilet: pros and cons, choice, examples of finishes

Most often, the premises of a separate bathroom or a bathroom combined with a toilet are decorated with tiles. However, if you want to create a more unusual and interesting interior, then you can use laminate flooring. It is perfect for both flooring and restroom walls. You will learn more about how to properly use the material for finishing the toilet in our article.

There is a wide variety of laminate flooring on the market today. However, only waterproof models are suitable for finishing the bathroom. Let's consider their benefits.

• Wide variety of design options. It is easy to choose the shade and texture of the material for every taste. Moreover, such material will complement any stylistic solution.
• Low cost. Compared to tiles and natural wood or stone, laminate flooring has a lower price. It will be a practical, durable and economical solution.
• Ease of installation. Laminate can be installed by yourself. The material is made with special locks that are easy to connect. Moreover, its installation is a very quick process.
• Laminate is a warm material. It retains heat for a long time and is great for underfloor heating.
• Moisture resistant models have a long service life... Moreover, they retain their original appearance for a long time.
• The process of dismantling the material is also quite simple and quick.

Of course, this material also has disadvantages.

• It is a natural and environmentally friendly material, but under regular exposure to moisture, it can become hazardous to health. If not properly cared for, mold or mildew can develop in it.
• Compared to tiles, this material has a lower level of resistance to moisture.
• Laminate is quite slippery and therefore traumatic material. But this disadvantage is not essential for wall decoration.
• This material is afraid of high temperatures, it can crack under their influence.

If you decide to use a laminate, then it is important to take into account all its features, which are directly related to moisture resistance.

• For finishing a separate bathroom, this option is ideal. You can choose both models resistant to moisture and standard options.
• When decorating small-sized rooms, it is better to give preference to cold and light shades. Too warm tones visually narrow the space.
• In small rooms, dark options will look good. They will help create a contrasting and stylish interior, as well as visually expand it.

As for installation, flat walls are decorated using special glue, and an uneven surface requires the installation of a special frame to which the laminate is attached. The laminate can be installed on the floor without glue, but the joints must be wiped off with a waterproof sealant. For styling, it is better to use a special hermetic compound that will maximally protect the seams from moisture.

Dark laminate can be used to decorate the walls and floors in the closet. This solution will look elegant and sophisticated due to the unusual wooden texture. Moreover, white plumbing fixtures and metal accessories go well with the dark color.

Light laminate flooring can be combined with wood-look tiles.

Laminate in a warm shade can be used to decorate one of the walls in the room. This shade will go well with dark tiles and make the room softer and more comfortable.

The walls are decorated with dark laminate with crisp textures, which perfectly match the bright tiles in the blue and white color scheme.

The wall looks unusual, which is finished with a small laminate of various textures. In order not to overload the space, the walls should be decorated in white.

A non-standard solution would be to create a wide strip of laminate at the back of the toilet. The floor can be finished with a similar finish.

The combination of laminate with a texture of natural wood and tiles with a natural stone look looks stylish and expensive.

An unusual solution for finishing will be the use of laminate, which completely repeats the texture of the tree. The combination of a snow-white floor with white fixtures and fittings and imitation of natural wood will make the interior more vibrant and juicy.

Another original combination is the use of laminate and masonry imitation.

For information on how to lay the laminate on the wall, see the next video.