Types of gypsum tiles for interior decoration
There are several varieties of this finishing material.
Under the brick
Facing with imitation of brick, has a small thickness and is perfect for decorating small as well as more spacious rooms. Such decoration saves space and is an excellent option for wall decoration or framing openings.
Under the stone
These products may have different shades and visually do not differ from natural stone. For cladding living rooms very often used gypsum tiles that simulate slate.
Under the tree
Finishing with textured imitation of expressive and layered bark of a tree, accurately conveys a natural wood print and embossing.
Geometric and abstract shapes.
With the help of such a facing material, it turns out to give the interior unusual, exclusive, elegant and form a classic and a little austere or effective and luxurious design.
Pros and cons
The advantages and disadvantages of gypsum finishes.
pros | Minuses |
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The main advantage is environmental friendliness and natural components in the composition. | It is afraid of moisture, temperature changes and does not tolerate mechanical influences. |
It has a fairly small weight and can easily replace masonry or brickwork. | |
Simple styling that can be dealt with without the help of professionals. | Due to the relief surface, it can be distinguished by a rather complicated care. |
Tile fragments have the same thickness, therefore, in the case of using material under a stone or brick, individual elements do not need to be adjusted. | |
Good soundproof qualities. |
In order to protect the lining from dirt, it must be covered with a special varnish. |
It has a realistic texture, with which you can give the interior dynamism and create the necessary accents. |
Location of decorative tiles
Popular accommodation options.
For walls
Due to the great structural diversity, this design of the walls is able to set the environment a certain mood, tonality and create a calm and relaxed, or vice versa, more dynamic and trendy interior.
Around the door
Doorways decorated in this way give the space a special sophistication. Due to the texture of the external side, gypsum products are suitable for any, even not too smooth surfaces.
Arches
With the help of a competently decorated arched passage, it turns out to visually expand the room, functionally separate adjacent rooms and at the same time, form a single and thoughtful design.
Angles
This cladding is perfect for both internal and external corners, which are especially prone to contamination. In addition, gypsum tiles not only protect the corner space, but also visually change the geometry of the room.
Kitchen apron
The gypsum finish is not resistant to moisture and steam, so it should be treated with a special silicone mixture and a protective varnish. Thus, it turns out to decorate the apron in any kitchen and give it a stylish look.
Fireplace
Plaster fireplace mantel provides an opportunity to realize various design ideas and perfectly fits into any interior space, undoubtedly focusing on itself.
Slopes
With the correct decoration of the slopes, they acquire a beautiful and complete look, and also due to the quality of the material, for a long time they will not require restoration.
Ceiling
This design solution will contribute to the creation of visual interest in the lining of the ceiling plane and will significantly affect the overall spatial atmosphere.
Gypsum tile colors
Despite the fact that white is the basic color of gypsum cladding material, at present, there is a more diverse palette, including milk, sand, beige, gray or black shades.
Thanks to this solution, colored gypsum tile takes on a more realistic appearance and becomes multifaceted.
Photo tiles in the interior of the rooms
Examples of decoration in various rooms.
Balcony and loggia
Plaster decoration undoubtedly becomes a beautiful style-forming interior element of the balcony. With its help, you can achieve completely different effects, for example, use fragmentary tile masonry or completely lay out walls that will imitate brick and stone.
In the hallway and corridor
This cladding gives the corridor space a certain volume. In order to ensure that its texture does not lose expressiveness, it is preferable to decorate the material with only one plane or create certain accents.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, one wall or cooking area is often lined. To protect the gypsum product from moisture and temperature extremes, it is treated with a special varnish and grout is used for joints. This room looks equally good, both imitation of masonry and brickwork, which significantly transforms the room and makes it much more comfortable.
Bathroom and toilet
With the help of gypsum finishes, it turns out to give the interior of the bathroom an individuality and a certain eccentricity. Most often, in the bathroom, tile material decorates the area next to the washbasin, toilet or wall with a mirror and shelves.
Living room
In the interior of the hall, you can apply the cladding on the wall behind the sofa, highlight the fireplace space or video zone.
Bedroom
Similar finishes are also great for designing a bedroom. It mainly uses light-colored material, which gives the atmosphere even more tenderness and grooming. Tiles are placed on the wall opposite or behind the bed, they make out a doorway or a niche for it. To create an even more spectacular decor, gypsum masonry can be decorated with additional lighting with spotlights.
Design options for tiles in the interior
There is a large number of diverse designs, for example 3D tiles with patterns in the form of waves, ripples, circles, honeycombs and other shapes. This voluminous finish, successfully complements the entire interior space and gives it originality and originality.
Also, this cladding can be a completely smooth slab, decorated with different ornaments, geometric patterns and lace monograms, or imitate an old brick, which is especially attractive for connoisseurs of authentic design.
No less interesting effect can be achieved with the use of gypsum tiles in combination with wallpaper, decorative plaster, wood panels or with the use of partial finishes, which can be laid out in a straight line, ladder or abstract.
Design Ideas in Various Styles
Such finishing material is perfect for creating decorative compositions and forming a unique design in the interior in various styles.
- For example, for a rustic country or rustic direction, imitation of masonry or masonry in combination with wood will especially emphasize the surroundings and become the final touch of the whole design.
- In the loft style, brick cladding is an almost indispensable element. Here, brick products with an uneven surface are used, both in traditional red, and in gray, brown, sand or even snow-white.
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Gypsum tiles can radically change the interior space, without resorting to major repairs. Due to a certain design, color and texture, it turns out to achieve a presentable and thoughtful interior.