A few decades ago, tile was considered the most popular bathroom finishing material. But today, modern technologies offer it a worthy alternative - a tile made of polyvinyl chloride.

What are PVC panels for tiles in the bathroom, how to choose and install them, we will consider in more detail.

PVC tile for the bathroom on the wall is a multi-layer panel with a profiled substrate with perforation on the inside, and a laminated coating on the front. The polymer is processed under high pressure, giving the workpiece a varied relief.

The material for the manufacture of such panels is polyvinyl chloride - a polymer with excellent performance

A decorative pattern is applied to the outer side of the panels by means of lamination or thermal printing. It is covered with a protective layer of glossy or matte varnish, which protects the image from abrasion and tarnishing.

This multi-stage treatment makes the polymer coating resistant to mechanical damage and UV radiation, and also improves its antistatic properties.

The image on the front side can be the most diverse. Products look interesting, the front side of which imitates various textures: marble, tile, wood.

On sale you can also find PVC bathroom panels imitation tiles, decorated with photo printing or 3D image

The surface sheathed with PVC panels looks neat and attractive. A variety of textures and colors allows you to choose an option for any interior design.

Depending on the purpose of PVC panels are divided into two types:

• Wall - characterized by increased strength and the ability to withstand mechanical loads. The thickness of such plastic is greater, and the flexibility is lower.
• Ceiling - characterized by a small thickness of products and a high degree of flexibility.

The minimum size for square tiles is 45.7 cm.

Depending on the method of attachment to the base surface, manufacturers distinguish three types of polymer coating:

• self-adhesive tiles;
• with fastening on assembly glue;
• tiles with a lock connection.

On the ceiling and walls, such a polymer tile is practically indistinguishable from a ceramic coating. A rich variety of shapes and color options of the plates allows you to combine different textures to implement design solutions that are quite difficult to implement if you use the same natural materials.

Plastic hinged structures easily hide the unevenness of the wall or ceiling base, it is convenient to hide wires and communications behind them

Covering technical structures and communications, polymer tile cladding allows at the same time to leave open access to them in case of preventive maintenance or repair work.

Advantages and disadvantages of finishing material

The main advantage of PVC panels is moisture resistance. Due to the smooth surface, on which there are no pores, the panels practically do not retain moisture. This quality makes them a worthy alternative to the usual tiles.

Polymer tiles can last for decades, perfectly maintaining a presentable appearance and performance.

Many prudent owners choose a polymer material as a cladding because of its low cost. But in addition to the low price, PVC wall tiles in the bathroom have many more undeniable advantages:

• lightness of construction;
• ease of installation;
• versatility of application;
• health safety;
• resistance to temperature fluctuations ranging from -50 to +50°C.
• creation of additional heat and sound insulation;
• wide decorative possibilities.

The standard weight of one PVC lamella does not exceed about 1.5 kg/sq.m. The light weight of the material greatly simplifies the process of transportation and installation of finished products. And the flexibility of the tile makes it easy to lay it on almost any surface.

PVC panels are a versatile material that can be safely used not only for cladding walls and ceilings, but also for creating screens for showers or for decorating window and door openings.

The absence of pores on a smooth surface makes the polymer invulnerable to mold and fungus, the colonies of which like to live in a humid environment.

Due to the fact that in the production of the facing material components harmful to humans, such as phenol-formaldehyde resin, are not used, the coating does not emit toxic substances and does not pose a threat to health.

But plastic panels, like any finishing material, are not without drawbacks. Among the "cons" of the polymer material should include:

• Insufficient impact resistance. The polymer is able to withstand minor loads, but with direct mechanical damage, deformations and dents can form on the surface.
• Specific smell. Some users note that during the first few days after installing the tiles in the bathroom, an unpleasant smell of plastic remains. But this disadvantage is typical only for low-quality products.

The basis for the manufacture of the facing coating is a synthetic material. Therefore, the polymer coating is exposed to chemical solvents. This should be taken into account when choosing a finish care product.

Video review of the main types of tiles:

When choosing a facing material, be guided by the dimensions of the bathroom. To avoid overspending material, correlate the area of ​​​​the sheathing with the size of the products. But at the same time, you need to make a small supply of material, since tiles will have to be cut to install in the corners.

When choosing a tile, consider the dimensions of the bathroom, guided by the rule that light shades add volume to a small room

The key points that you should focus on when choosing high-quality polymer tiles:

• Material thickness. For wall cladding, it is worth choosing dense panels with a thickness of 2.5-3.5 mm. If you plan to finish the ceiling - choose "lightweight" options with a thickness of 1-2 mm.
• profiled underlay. The strength of the tile, combined with elasticity, largely depends on the thickness of the profiled substrate and the balance layer. After all, their main task is to distribute the load and prevent thermal deformation.
• Coating color uniformity. When creating a colored tile, some manufacturers do not add a coloring pigment to the polymer composition, but apply paint to the front side. This is fraught with the fact that the layer during operation will burn out faster and be easily scratched.

Inspecting the product, pay attention to the thickness of the front surface. Ideally, the balance layer and profiled substrate should not be visible through the outside.

To avoid discrepancies in color saturation and texture, it is necessary to choose polymer plates from the same batch

When buying a tile equipped with a tongue and groove system, it is advisable to try to connect the products together. The joint should turn out to be even, devoid of convolutions and deformations.

The subtleties and nuances of laying the coating

Due to the ideal geometry of the cladding being created, the installation of PVC tiles is quite simple. Even a novice master can cope with laying ready-made squares. And this process can hardly be called laying. After all, PVC tiles are glued rather than laid.

Choosing the right tools

In addition to buying the tile itself, you need to purchase a deep primer to improve adhesion and a mounting adhesive on which you will “plant” the coating.

From the tools for the work you need to prepare:

• level;
• perforator;
• scissors or construction knife;
• container for mixing glue;
• notched trowel or brush;
• rubber roller;
• simple pencil;
• roulette.

If you purchased not a self-adhesive tile, but one that is equipped with a tongue and groove system, you must also prepare materials for the crate: a metal profile with dowels or wooden slats with self-tapping screws.

To create a crate, it is most convenient to use a metal guide profile or thin wooden slats.

But since the crate will be installed in a room with high humidity, when planning to use wooden slats, they must first be treated with moisture-repellent impregnation.

It will protect the wood from moisture penetration and will prevent the formation of mold and fungi on its surface. With a significant curvature of the base, it should be leveled by applying a continuous layer of plaster.

Preparing the base for laying

It is impossible to achieve a presentable flat surface of the glued tiles without preliminary preparation of the base. The preparation of the base base includes such operations as removing the old delaminated coating, cleaning from dust and dirt.

If there are significant protrusions on the wall, they must be removed with a chisel or perforator, and large recesses should be covered with fresh plaster

The cleaned and leveled base is covered in two layers with a deep primer. In this case, the second layer is applied only after the first one has completely dried. The primer composition will provide high strength to the glued units.

To create a crate, the slats are placed around the perimeter of the room, maintaining a step of 40 cm. Before fixing the crate, it must be aligned relative to the vertical and horizontal plane, guided by the building level.

The frame of metal profiles is created using the same technology: UD is fixed around the perimeter of the working surface, and CD profiles are placed across

The guide profiles are fixed to the wall with dowels.

To get the desired ornament from the tiles and avoid mistakes when laying them, you must first mark the work area using a level and a tape measure.

Laying work begins only after the complete drying of the second layer of primer. While the solution dries, the tiles are brought into the room and left so that the temperature of the material is equal to room temperature.

Sequence of laying lamellas

One of the conditions for installing PVC tiles is compliance with the temperature regime. The minimum allowable threshold is +18°C. Tiles are laid, starting from the center of the wall and gradually moving towards the corners, forming row after row. Laying tiles with a pattern is carried out from left to right, and the same type of products - in an arbitrary direction.

To mark the starting point for the start of laying, use a tape measure and a simple pencil to beat off the center of the wall with two perpendicular lines. The intersection point of the contours will act as a guideline from where to start laying. If necessary, to minimize the trimming of tiles in the corners, the center can be slightly shifted.

When installing plates on the crate, they should not be placed close to the floor and ceiling. Ventilation gaps should remain in the finished structure, which can be easily masked with decorative skirting boards.

Due to the wide variety of shapes and color options, when laying tiles, you can experiment by creating an original ornament or creating a semblance of a mosaic

To stick a self-adhesive tile to the wall, the protective paper is removed from the back of the product, after which the sticky side is applied to the surface.

Using a coating on which the glue must be applied independently, the work is performed in the following sequence:

1. The element is turned upside down.
2. On the back side with a notched trowel or a wide brush, apply a thin layer of glue.
3. An element with an even layer of glue applied to it is applied to the wall.

Installation of plates equipped with a tongue-and-groove system is carried out by fixing to the frame using self-tapping screws. Having installed the first tile, the second element is “started” and the lock is snapped into place.

After gluing each panel, it is necessary to expel air from under it. This can be done with a rubber roller, rolling it over the cladding with little effort. Excess glue released when pressing the roller on the outer coating must be carefully removed with a clerical knife. Do not wipe the remaining glue with a napkin - this can only aggravate the situation.

You need to expel the air after gluing each tile, otherwise it will not adhere well and the coating will soon come off

When laying tiles, it is important to ensure that the side edges of adjacent elements fit snugly against each other. Ideally, after completion of work at the joints, no seams should be visible.

Compliance with this condition is important not only from the aesthetic side, but also from the practical side. The seams between the joints of the cladding of a room that is characterized by high humidity can act as potential sources of moisture penetration under the cladding. And this is fraught with the spread of fungi and the appearance of an unpleasant smell of "dampness".

If trimming of tiles is necessary, then it is performed at the installation site using scissors or a construction knife. To soften a coating that is too thick and thereby facilitate cutting, a building hair dryer is used.

Video installation guide:

On the setting of the adhesive, on average, it takes up to three days. After this period, the surface can only be wiped with a cloth moistened with soapy water, rinsed with clean water and wiped dry.

Due to the excellent moisture resistance of the material, it is quite easy to care for it. The finished surface is easy to clean. Any minor contamination is removed with a cloth dipped in soapy water.

The main thing when caring for a polymer tile is to carefully handle its “weak points”, that is, the joints of the side faces

To remove dirt stains, you can use cleaning compounds that do not contain abrasive components.

In the case of subsequent installation of plumbing accessories - lamps, hooks and heated towel rails in PVC panels, you can always drill mounting holes.

Modern PVC tile finish can transform the interior of the bathroom. The main thing is to show a little imagination when arranging, competently approach the solution of the issue and use only high-quality materials.

The growing popularity of the use of plastic tiles for wall decoration in residential premises is due to the high characteristics of the material and its long service life. A wide variety of colors and textures of lamellas presented by manufacturing companies allows you to decorate and diversify any interior.

Advantages of plastic tiles

• low cost of finishing material (in comparison with);
• aesthetically attractive appearance of the decorated coating: metal or stone differs little from natural counterparts;
• resistance to humidity, steam, temperature fluctuations;
• long service life: the tile is not subject to cracking and rotting;
• fire safety. Plastic wall tiles do not burn, but may begin to melt, releasing toxic substances into the air;
• resistance to chemically active substances, except for acetone, concentrated acids, solvents;
• ease of installation, cutting and dismantling.

Facing with plastic elements is desirable to carry out indoors, since the material is subject to fading and discoloration under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

Why choose plastic wall tiles?

The use of a decorative coating made of polymeric materials has a number of advantages that make it the most convenient and practical for repairing a bathroom, bathroom or kitchen wall bordering the hob or sink:

• the base is constantly exposed to temperature changes, splashes of water or hot grease. Facing made with wallpaper, decorative plaster or paint can be deformed and become unusable, lose its appearance;
• accumulation of steam, humidity provoke the appearance of fungus, mold, rotting. Therefore, the use of plastic, the performance of which is not affected by these factors, is the most appropriate;
• in the event of a water leak from the higher-lying apartments, the repair of walls lined with polymer tiles will require minimal effort and cost, most often regular cleaning will be necessary.

The installation process of polymer products is quite simple, since the tiles are light in weight and can be easily cut. Mounting the lamellas on the frame does not require leveling the base, which is associated with significant labor costs and a large amount of dust during operation.

If we compare the plastic coating with ceramics, then the cost of laying polymer tiles, even if it is necessary to install the crate, will be cheaper.

The seams that are left when facing from ordinary lamellas require further regular maintenance. Plastic elements are glued tightly to each other, without a gap, which ensures the integrity of the coating.

Especially relevant is the use of this type of tile in newly built houses that are in the active stage of shrinkage.

Material characteristics

Plastic for the manufacture of wall panels and tiles is made from polyvinyl chloride, which is enriched in the production process with various modifiers and plasticizers.

The elements can be single-layer or consist of two thin layers of polymer, with longitudinal stiffeners located between them. Due to the presence of a layer of air, tiling improves the heat and sound insulation of the room.

Decorative products can be produced by manufacturers in the following formats:

• tile-type panels - square, rectangular or other shape with a size of 300x300 mm or more, mosaic (individual tiles or modules);
• sheet - standard wall sheets with a width of 100 mm to 370 mm or plates with a width of up to 2 m;
• rack - strips up to 100 mm wide.

The tile can be plain or decorated with various color patterns applied by thermal printing, and additionally covered with a protective layer of special varnish.

The thickness of decorative elements is 5-10 mm.

Plastic tiles are able to withstand temperature fluctuations from 30 ⁰С below zero to 80 ⁰С heat. The synthetic basis of the components meets the requirements of hygienic standards; even when exposed to ultraviolet radiation and heat, there is no release of toxic substances.

The total weight of the plastic cladding does not create a large load on walls and ceilings, which allows it to be used in wooden houses.

The choice of plastic tiles on the wall

When choosing a quality finishing material, you must be guided by the following rules:

• the color of the front surface of the tile should be uniform, the applied pattern should be clear;
• the strength of the lamellas depends on the number of stiffeners and the distance between them (the optimal value is at least 10 mm). Pay attention that the ribs are not broken or deformed, as a dent may form on the front of the panel;
• the upper plane of the tile should be smooth, without waves;
• seamless installation of elements requires the evenness of the sides of the products, which can be checked by connecting two elements and determining the presence or absence of a gap.

Take a measurement of several tiles and compare the result with the data indicated on the packaging of the batch - the detected discrepancy will indicate the low quality of the products.

Installation of plastic tiles on the wall

Material calculation

To accurately determine the number of elements per piece, calculate the total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe surfaces to be laid: multiply the length of the walls by the width and subtract the dimensions of the doors and windows.

Specify the dimensions of one tile and determine its area, then divide the number obtained by measuring the walls by the result of measuring the lamella.

If the base is irregular, conditionally divide it into squares, calculate the area of ​​\u200b\u200beach and sum the values.

Buy tiles with a margin equal to 10% of the total number of products.

Required tool

To carry out the work, purchase a tile, a deep penetration primer mixture, (for the manufacture of the frame you will need wooden slats or guide and rack profiles).

Styling tools:

• level, vertical plumb;
• chopping cord, pencil, square, tape measure;
• notched trowel;
• construction knife;
• rubber roller.

Foundation preparation

The stage of preparing a flat surface for cladding consists in removing the old coating, cleaning the wall from dirt and dust with a damp sponge.

The prepared surface must be coated with a primer. After the first layer has dried, the wall is treated a second time.

Features of laying plastic tiles on the wall

In the case of using polymer products with a locking joint as a facing material, the wall tiles are fixed to a special frame:

• fix the slats around the perimeter of the room in increments of 40 cm, first aligning the crate with respect to the horizontal and vertical plane of the wall using a level;
• instead of wooden planks, you can use metal profiles: fix the guides along the perimeter of the walls with dowels, place the rack-mounts across the work surface.

The finished coating, installed on the crate, should have small ventilation gaps at the junction of the wall with the ceiling and floor. The gaps are masked with skirting boards.

Before laying self-adhesive or adhesive tiles, you must initially apply horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines to the base, depending on the chosen scheme.

Plain slats or with a repeating ornament on the front surface are more convenient to lay from the near (lower) corner of the room.

If the pattern on the cover will look like a picture or a pattern diverging from the center, start work from the middle of the wall, moving to the corners. You can find the necessary point by beating off the cord with a blue diagonal - their intersection will be the center point.

During laying, make sure that the sides of adjacent tiles adjoin each other with maximum density.

A prerequisite for the implementation of high-quality wall decoration is compliance with the temperature regime in the room during work. The optimal value of the indicator is 20-22 ⁰С above zero.

Caring for polymer tiles

Small dirt can be easily removed with a cloth, foam sponge or soft flannel cloth soaked in warm water with a previously dissolved piece of laundry soap.

Grease and stains of other origin are well wiped off with liquid gels; it is undesirable to use cleaning powder, as its finely abrasive components can leave scratches on the surface of the tile. To make sure that the lamella cleaner is safe, apply a small amount of the drug in an inconspicuous place.

Dust and grease can collect at the joints of decorative elements, which can be carefully removed with a rubber spatula or a brush with hard bristles.

After cleaning, be sure to thoroughly rinse off the remnants of chemicals with clean water and wipe the surface with a dry cloth.

An important advantage of using plastic tiles on the walls is the possibility of self-repair, which can significantly save money. High-quality sealing of all joints and strict adherence to the process technology will allow you to create a beautiful and functional facing coating that will last for decades.

Great for wall and ceiling decoration in rooms with a high level of humidity. In addition, this material does not require large expenditures. Installation of PVC elements is carried out quickly enough.

Main characteristics of the material

Plastic tile panels have many advantages:

• Resistant to moisture;
• Mask the differences and irregularities of the walls of the bathroom;
• Do not require complex maintenance procedures during operation;
• An economical option for creating an interior;
• A large selection of designs will allow you to implement various ideas in the interior.

Disadvantages of PVC panels:

• Not environmentally friendly. Chemical additives are used in the production process. When burning, they are dangerous to humans, because they release harmful components. During operation, poor-quality material may emit a special odor.
• Not resistant to sudden temperature changes in the room. Deformation is possible with such an impact.
• Low strength. Panels made of plastic are subject to mechanical damage.

Types of PVC panels

Finishing material with imitation tiles differs in shape:

• Sheets.
  This material is quite easy to mount, the elements are fixed with glue. The sheets are visually similar to plywood, the thickness varies in the range of 0.3-0.6 cm. Dimensions: 244x122 cm.
• square elements.
  The material is characterized by a strict form. In this case, a variety of designs are possible. The layout is performed with alternating shades or an unusual pattern is formed using different colors.

• The main selection parameter is strength. Plastic panels for tiles must restore their original shape (even after significant mechanical stress). If a dent remains, such material should not be taken;
• The surface must be checked at right angles. In this case, you can see even minor defects and roughness.
• The pale yellow tone of the material indicates that the material was stored in the wrong conditions (under the influence of the sun) or a low-quality coloring composition was applied during production.

It is better to check the indicated dimensions personally, since the declared information and actual dimensions may differ. This feature is often observed in the products of Chinese firms.

A few decades ago, people did not have so many options for. They used mainly ceramics - as there were simply no better materials (and even this one was difficult to get thanks to connections). Fortunately, today the situation has changed dramatically for the better and more and more people are wondering how to decorate a bathroom other than tiles.

Today we will answer this question, and at the same time we will consider an excellent finishing material for bathrooms. Plastic tiles for the bathroom - what is it, why is this material good and why should it be used today in your apartment? But first things first.

Modern tile - what it is

If you are interested in finishing, then you should know that modern bathroom wall tiles can be made from various materials: a variety of solutions go into production. Among the most popular finishing materials are the following:

• Plastic;
• A natural stone;
• Glass.

All these options are ideal - this is evidenced by the quality of the materials, their excellent performance.

Until recently, ceramic tiles were the only acceptable solution for finishing the bathroom. But when a plastic analogue appeared, the situation on the market changed dramatically. Plastic tiles for the bathroom are good because they can be different.

Products may vary according to:

1. Form;
2. Invoice;
3. Dimensions;
4. Coloring.

Please note - plastic tiles for bathrooms have really high performance characteristics. People are attracted by other advantages, which we will consider below.

Advantages of plastic tiles

People buy this material because it really has a lot of advantages. Now let's take a closer look at the most relevant:

• Available at a moderate cost (when compared with the old ceramic counterpart);
• Installation work is easy - even a beginner in the construction business will cope with the task;
• The appearance is really attractive, and beauty and aesthetics in our time excites almost everyone;
• High hygiene is also important. All traces of shampoos, detergents, all greasy stains and soap stains from plastic tiles are removed without problems - just use a simple rag;
• The level of tightness is high - another indisputable plus of the finishing material.

Styling features

• Keep in mind that laying out the ceiling and walls in the bathroom with plastic tiles is an order of magnitude easier when comparing the process with laying ceramic tiles. To finish the surface, it is not at all necessary to level the surface and purchase building mixtures for this;
• To lay plastic tiles, you can always use the crate and drywall - due to this, all repairs are carried out very quickly;
• If you have some building experience and dexterity, even in one day you will be able to finish the ceiling and walls in your bathroom. At the same time, you will also save significantly - the laying of the material is carried out in approximately the same way as the parquet board.

Foundation preparation

Before installing a plasterboard structure in order to finish the bathroom with plastic tiles, it is important to perform certain manipulations with the surface being trimmed.

Namely:

• The base should be carefully treated with a primer.

Treatment with a primer is required in order to provide the room with protection from harmful fungi. Therefore, this procedure cannot be ignored - it will come out more expensive for yourself.

• What to do next in preparation for finishing with such material? It is necessary to be puzzled by the thermal insulation of the walls. It is customary to lay a heat-insulating layer between plastic blocks;
• When the tiles are laid out, the time comes for additional waterproofing - sealant is applied at the joints. This is done in general around the entire perimeter of the bathroom.

If you decide that plastic bathroom tiles are exactly the material that fits perfectly, you need to take into account some important points. For example, plumbing fixtures will need to be positioned correctly.

• Between the tile and the heated towel rail it will be necessary to maintain a certain gap - at least 40 mm;
• In addition, it is necessary to make sure that the pipes with hot water (the installation of which will be helped by ingplast.ru butt devices) do not touch the surface of the tile.

Experts say that it is best to sheathe those areas where taps and valves are located with some other finishing material - so that there are no difficulties during their operation.

Why plastic tiles

People are wondering how to decorate a bathroom other than tiles, of course, referring to plastic tiles. A completely different question is why it is worth buying plastic tiles for finishing such a room.

The choice of finishing materials these days is limited only by the financial capabilities of the homeowner. Ceramic tiles have long been the only options available to many people - both in terms of cost and their characteristics. Finally, a plastic analogue was created - and now there are really a lot of options for decorating the bathroom.

Experienced craftsmen advise using plastic tiles not only for ceiling cladding, but also for wall cladding - the practicality of the room increases due to the performance of the finishing material, and the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom will also increase by an order of magnitude. If you think about it, this is exactly what people want - to be beautiful, while functional.

To get a better idea - watch the video: laying plastic tiles in the bathroom. You will personally understand while watching how easy it is to work with such material and how beautiful it looks in the end.

The bathroom in any apartment is a very important room, it really deserves attention. All members of the family, from young to old, take water procedures here. Here we put ourselves in order, freshen up after a hard day, make a morning toilet.

People spend a lot of time in bathrooms - this fact cannot be underestimated, therefore, this room must meet many requirements.

And all this is easy to achieve - especially if you put plastic tiles in the room. The material will not react to temperature changes, it is also not afraid of a high level of humidity. Detergents and their traces - everything is easily washed off, the hygiene of your bathroom will always be at the highest level.

There is no doubt that plastic tile is a very affordable alternative to ceramic material for finishing in the bathroom.

In fact, many people also use ceramics today, as before, but the realities of the market make certain changes to this dynamic - today, high-quality ceramic tiles are expensive, while there are difficulties in installation work, that is, it is not very convenient for a person without experience to work. The plastic material does not have all these disadvantages.

The choice of plastic tiles

Let's talk about how to choose plastic tiles for the bathroom - if you have already decided to use this particular material.

1. Quartz vinyl tiles are ideal for bathrooms;
2. Produce such products in conditions of high temperature effects;
3. At the manufacturing stage, corundum is added to the composition of the material;
4. Due to this, the tile acquires additional wear resistance. It also owes its non-slip surface to this additive.

Plastic tiles, to which corundum was added at the production stage, can be safely laid on the floor in the room - the material is safe, as it is not slippery (which cannot be said about classic ceramics from Soviet apartments).

• You will easily be able to operate such material, even at very high temperatures - the tile during testing can withstand even 200 degrees of heat;
• Another great option to use is plastic bathroom tiles that have been coated with silicon carbide. This results in impressive strength.

As a conclusion, we can say the following: plastic materials can hardly be compared with ceramic tiles in terms of their efficiency and aesthetics. But they do not cost so much and are affordable for almost every family - due to this product they are very popular today in the market of finishing materials.

You are unlikely to be able to distinguish ceramic tiles and a high-quality plastic counterpart by eye - this already indicates a high level of modern products.

When choosing a material, it is very easy to miscalculate. Not every store sells branded products, so you should know some tricks so as not to make a mistake. Remember: when buying plastic products of this format, be sure to check the uniformity of the pattern. But that's not all: the presence of a smooth tile surface can also be called a guarantee of quality.

Material characteristics

It is not difficult to guess from the name of the tile that its basis is polyvinyl chloride. Various components are added to the composition during production, due to which the performance characteristics of the final product become better.

Today, plastic tiles are used exclusively for interior finishing work, they are not used in the external environment.

The basic characteristics are difficult to overestimate: there is high strength, and impressive moisture resistance, with all this - very low weight. It has already been mentioned above that installation work is very simple, especially when compared with other available materials.

The range of plastic tiles ideal for the bathroom is diverse. You can easily find imitation options for your premises in any modern store. The most popular imitations can be called solutions:

1. Under the metal;
2. Under the stone;
3. Under wood.

plastic panels

Remember that bathroom tiles and wall panels are completely different materials. To make the idea of ​​plastic tiles complete, let's consider what plastic panels are.

PVC wall panels are also quite aesthetic, durable and practical material, with which you can always finish the walls in your room. Anyone can install panels - but some ideas, even if superficial, about painting and finishing work will never hurt.

Bathroom panels are popularly called "plastic lining" - they are often used. In order for the end result to be worthy, you need to choose good materials and not miscalculate when choosing.

Modern wall panels can differ in width from each other - during installation, this characteristic is of great importance.

Everything is simple here - if you finish a large room with panels with a small thickness, it will take a lot of time, while there will be an order of magnitude more waste from such material. Also, when taking measurements, when fitting / cutting the material, there will be more errors - after all, there are quite a few products that need to be processed. The panels are available in different color schemes, there are also many design styles - everything here is selected exclusively to the taste of the owners.

Literally until recently, there was no such a wide variety of different finishing materials for the shower room as today. Currently, the modern market offers a fairly extensive range for every taste. Plastic bathroom tiles are a quality replacement for ceramic products. For many years, it was the tile that was the undisputed leader in the decoration of premises with difficult operating conditions.

If we talk about the bathroom, then high humidity, temperature changes, steam and condensate are natural companions of this room. Therefore, increased requirements are imposed on the finishing material to ensure reliable and durable operation. Today, plastic shower tiles meet all the necessary parameters. However, this does not mean that this direction stands still and does not develop.

Of course, in addition to plastic, modern technologies allow the use of other raw materials, such as natural stone or glass. However, their positive properties are somewhat different from the advantages of plastic panels. It is with this that the difference in the materials used in the shower room is connected. Each of the above models has its own advantages and disadvantages.

In addition, in order to put into practice the planned design in the bathroom, additional consumables will be needed. One way or another, plastic products are a compromise option for creating your own shower room, which has a high level of comfort, coziness, and also your own unique style. Separately, it is worth noting that plastic panels may differ from each other in various parameters. Differences:

• the size;
• the form;
• colors;
• structure.

Advantages

Due to its high performance, plastic bathroom tiles enjoy stable popularity among consumers. It is for this parameter that most buyers consider this or that material in their shower room. However, after that, you need to consider other factors that allow plastic to be better than its competitors from other raw materials. Strengths:

Mounting Features

Laying plastic products is quite simple, however, it also has its own characteristics that must be taken into account. When laying tiles on a ceiling or floor, it is best to choose a certain course of action, i.e. from which side the installation begins and ends. Compared to ceramics, this process will be much easier and simpler, at least due to the fact that the base does not need to be leveled.

In addition, there is no need to purchase building mixtures and other consumables. As a result, all this will come out much cheaper than the same tile or other products. In order to lay plastic tiles evenly, you can use drywall or crate. This will allow finishing work to be completed in a short time. If you have little experience in building without outside help, it is possible to carry out a complete finish in the shower room.

Characteristic

Plastic panels are made using various components, the main component is polyvinyl chloride or PVC. Various impurities are added to it, which increase the performance of the material. However, for all their usefulness in the bathroom, plastic products are used only indoors, and not outside. This is due to poor tolerance of ultraviolet rays with unprotected exposure and other natural factors.

Plastic tiles in the bathroom

As for the advantages of raw materials, among them one can note the high durability and strength of the material. The main advantage is the light weight of the products, which makes it easy to transport plastic panels. In addition, due to the small mass, plastic does not create a high load on the surface of the wall, ceiling or floor. Separately, it is worth noting the extensive range that the modern market offers.

Plastic panels easily fit into any interior and emphasize a certain style.

A large number of various models allows you to implement the idea in the form of any design in the room. Today, modern manufacturers offer their customers various panels suitable for every style. For example, if you want to create a rustic or classic style in your shower room, then you can’t do without the appropriate design! To do this, use a special plastic tile, made to imitate other materials. Kinds:

• metal;
• stone;
• wooden.

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