3D tiles in the bathroom: features, benefits and types

Each person wants comfort and beauty to reign in his house, in addition, an unusual detail will become an additional plus in the interior. The room where you can relax while taking water treatments is one of the main places in the apartment. Considering the modern dynamic growth of innovative technologies, it is quite simple to arrange an original and catchy design of a bathroom. One of the options for the unique design of the room is considered to be a decorative tile with a three-dimensional image. With its help, it is possible to transform a room intended for hygiene procedures, even with a small area, into a delightful and visually spacious bath.

3D cladding for bathrooms is a coating of several layers that allows you to reproduce a three-dimensional image on the surface. This feature is achieved by using a specific microscopic lens technique. In the manufacture of the coating, plastic or ceramic products are finished with carbon film. The optical effect of the photo tile is obtained with the help of a layer of polycarbonate.

The base contains a polycarbonate coating over which a cushioning layer is made. Then a light-reflecting film is applied to this layer, on which the pattern is located. And on top of all this, a very strong layer is placed, acting as a lens, it gives the picture on the tile fragment a volumetric visibility.

It is necessary to choose the right design project for the floor tiles and ceramic wall covering for the bathroom. Special computer programs can help you with this.

This modification of the cladding material for the shower room has the same characteristics as a simple ceramic tile. It is important not to forget about the extremely careful handling of the outer carbon fiber coating.

Plastic products are fairly moisture resistant. But the surface on them should not be scratched. With such actions, they will lose their charming appearance and lose their luster. Chips on the material violate the dimensions of the picture depicted on the plane.

And yet, organizations that manufacture 3D coatings assure that, subject to the conditions of use, optical tiles in a bathroom can be used for more than twenty-five years without losing their attractiveness.

The volumetric tile design stands out for its variety. In addition to the original external qualities, this type of cladding has other advantages:

• not slippery;
• resistance to very high temperatures;
• excellent waterproofing capabilities;
• long service life;

• ease of care, resistance to chemicals;
• withstands sufficient weight - up to two hundred kilograms per square centimeter;
• does not cause allergies;
• resistant to mold and mildew.

This product also has some disadvantages:

• It is not advisable to cut such a product when laying, since the material does not tolerate deformation.
• The coating can only be used indoors, it is applicable only for interior decoration.

Various formulations can be purchased according to the type of finishing material. Mostly they are based on silicone, cement or gypsum. It is possible to use a special tape, which has an adhesive surface on both sides, as well as a temperature-resistant mixture for facing electric warm floors.

It is advisable to immediately select the ideal adhesive composition for the used facing material. As a rule, manufacturers indicate the required characteristics on the packaging. You need to carefully read them so that during work there are no problems with laying tiles.

Specialty stores have a huge selection of floor tiles. If a unique flooring with lighting is intended, there are transparent design elements. There are also semi-transparent products. Thanks to the liquid filling that enters their structure, when you press on the plane, one of the layers is pressed down, and the floor pattern begins to sparkle, as if moving.

When choosing a modern tile with a three-dimensional structure for the wall surfaces of a bathroom, certain measures must be followed. Drawings that are too large will visually transform an average-sized room into a cramped room. In addition, such dimensional images will make it very catchy, and after a while they will become an annoying element of decor.

This type of cladding can be combined with simple finishing tiles. At the same time, it is necessary that all the details of the wall and floor decoration be made in the same style and in harmony with each other.

It is advisable to place 3D modifications of ceramics on a completely flat surface. Even the smallest flaws in the surface can spoil the appearance of the design.

The main concern is to avoid any damage to the top coat. This approach is especially required for wall cladding.

The image on this coating may not wear off for a long time.

The volumetric version of the design of the walls and ceiling in the bathroom can be washed with water and wiped with a soft cloth before dry cleaning. During these processes, it is forbidden to use even light detergents and powders, as they can wash off a special surface layer and reduce the optical appearance of the pattern.

It leaves streaks on the outer carbon fiber that will be difficult to remove.

One of the possible means for cleaning such products are mixtures containing acids. But when the product interacts with the outer layer, the decorating coating with a painted pattern may be damaged. Therefore, the cleaning agent must be rinsed off immediately after application. The optimal solution is to choose special formulations designed to care for just such a material.

The implementation of a unique design in the bathroom with the use of 3D patterns is a modern innovation. The optical image on wall surfaces is original, catchy, and tempting.

The variety of images makes it possible for the owner of the bathroom to transform the room into a kind of analogue of the natural bosom, marine themes are especially popular: waves, shells, drawings of colorful exclusive fish and other living creatures of the underwater world. This design will surprise the most sophisticated guest.

Of course, most of the nuances depend on individual preferences. Visually expanding the space of the bathroom, making its design attractive is possible with the help of simple tiles.The main thing is to understand how you want to make this room, outline the plan and choose a style. Then you need to choose the option to use bulk material.

All the properties of this cladding are almost the same as those of ordinary finishing tiles, but the non-standard appearance of 3D tiles is the main feature that stands out. Various patterns create the appearance of a volumetric space, depicted geometric shapes, vegetation, wildlife and much more are perceived as real objects and creatures.

The main purpose of such an exclusive, like any other type of finish, is as follows:

• ennoble the look of the bathroom, hiding the flaws of the room;
• function as an affordable, easy-care wall and floor cladding.

Bright design details and accessories, on the contrary, will only conceal the spaciousness of the room. They are recommended to be used exclusively in the design of large spaces. In such a room, you can realize the most daring ideas.

No special skills are required for the laying of fashionable optical material. For installation, it is necessary to prepare the bulk tile itself, an adhesive composition or a tape that is glued on both sides. You also need to trim and thoroughly clean the surface to be trimmed.

The product is fixed on special devices made of organic glass or polycarbonate. It is necessary to leave gaps between the tiles, which are subsequently covered with a colorless silicone sealant.

Even taking into account the fact that bulk ceramics have not yet received the recognition of many consumers, their use in design really makes it possible to create an original atmosphere that anyone will like. It is important to choose an option that will fit into the bathroom interior and will be in harmony with other interior details. With the help of such a coating, it is possible to simulate a special concept for the design of a room.

For a video overview of tile options in 3D, see the video below.