Wallpaper for the bathroom: pros and cons, views, design, 70 photos in the interior

On the picture bathroom with dark walls. White ceiling, light tile, glass and mirrors soften the luxury of black embossed wallpaper.

The pros and cons of wall-paper bathroom wall decoration

Benefits:

• a large selection of patterns, colors and textures from manufacturers;
• originality of decoration, the possibility of combining with other materials;
• you can wallpaper the walls yourself without the help of specialists;
• profitability (when buying materials, you can reduce the number of purchased tiles);
• easy to change when changing the style of the bathroom;
• simple dismantling, unlike tiles;
• the ability to choose special wallpapers that are resistant to moisture.

On the picture Bright pastel wallpapers are combined with decorative bricks and set the mood in a white bathroom.

Disadvantages of decorating the bathroom with wallpaper with the wrong selection:

• high hygroscopicity (vapor absorption and bloating);
• with poor ventilation, mold may appear;
• ordinary glue for wallpaper after wetting quickly loses its properties, does not protect against fungus.

On the picture The classic-style bathroom is decorated with wallpaper. This design is possible with good ventilation.

What wallpaper can be glued in the bathroom?

Moisture resistant wallpaper for the bathroom should correspond to the most important indicator, which should be paid attention to, it is low hygroscopicity (the ability of the material not to absorb moisture). Moisture resistant can be considered those on which the manufacturer gives one of the markings with the image of waves from one to three, where the more waves, the higher the moisture resistance.

Washable wallpaper for the bathroom one of the economical options for wall decoration. They are protected by an external special layer, which prevents the penetration of moisture into the remaining layers. They do not swell and do not exfoliate, resistant to changes in humidity, washing with a damp sponge and removing dirt from the surface.

Liquid wallpaper in the bathroom they are applied as plaster, based on fabric fibers, sequins and an adhesive mixture. Since liquid wallpapers have a water base, after hardening on the wall they need to be coated with acrylic varnish (this will save the wallpaper and provide protection from moisture). They are interesting for the variety of the final result and the ability to mix different textures. The result will be unique.

Vinyl wallpapers for the bathroom is a common view when choosing a material for decoration. The top layer consists of a polymer that protects the deep layers from steam, temperature drops, and also withstands contact with water, which does not affect the service life and decorative features.

Their minus ⎯ high cost, which is justified by the expected quality. When using special glue, you can increase the level of fixation. For the bathroom, it is better to choose non-woven vinyl ones that have an additional opaque layer.

Self-adhesive wallpaper for the bathroom are made of a film that repels water and does not absorb moisture. They have already applied a layer of glue, so an additional purchase of the adhesive mixture is not needed.

On the picture wall decoration with self-adhesive wallpaper under the texture of natural stone. They consist of a film and are not afraid of moisture, which is important for the bathroom.

Cullet consist of fiberglass and impregnated with starch.They do not absorb moisture, are durable, environmentally friendly, can be repainted up to 25 times with latex paint, which is a special advantage.

Photowall-paper they will decorate the wall of the bathroom, provided that they are not located in the shower room and are made of durable material (they should not be afraid of moisture). It is best to choose a water plot: river, aquarium, beach, ships, seabed).

On the picture the sink is protected by a glossy plain mosaic, and the free wall imitates tree trunks. Wallpaper murals can be varied, the main thing is that it is combined with the concept of a bathroom.

Wallpaper color selection

The use of wallpaper in a humid room always implies a combination with plaster or tile, so it is important to correctly combine these types of finishes in color and texture.

• Wallpaper in the design of the bathroom should be combined with the general style, from the color palette it is worth paying attention to the shades of blue and green, which create the effect of cleanliness.
• In small bathrooms it is better to abandon the deep shades of red, blue and black.
• Beige and flesh shades are suitable for the classic style; for high-tech, white glass wallpapers are suitable, for Provence ⎯ with a small floral print or in a vertical strip.
• For medium and large rooms, yellow and orange colors are suitable, which will bring energy and light (in a small bathroom you can restrict yourself to bright objects against the background of pastel walls).

3D or photo wallpaper must occupy the entire wall; shelves, pipes and other equipment should not interfere with them. If the dimensions do not allow, then let it be a small picture or panel paintings in two parts.

Where can I glue wallpaper?

You can wallpaper the walls at the sink, washing machine, toilet and walls inaccessible to spray. The wall of the bathroom or shower is better to tiled with antifungal glue or putty. If there are free residues of the material, they can diversify the plain wallpaper by inserting them into the frame.

On the picture An example of a successful and correct combination of two types of finishes in color and texture: vinyl wallpaper at the sink and tiles in the shower and toilet.

On the picture black and white design, dominated by white. The tile protects the bathroom and shower, and wallpaper with a realistic size pattern is glued around the perimeter.

Photo examples of bathroom wallpaper design

Below are photos of decorating the bathroom with wallpapers of different styles, options for combining them with the design concept and functionality of the room.