Redecorating Walls in the Bathroom
Redecorating rooms in the home is certainly a great way of bringing new energy and style into the house; you can keep up to date with modern tones and styles simply by applying new colours, patterns or textures to your walls. This is a cost-effective and age old method of giving a home a completely new look without breaking the bank on items sure as three piece suites, furniture and fixtures, but there is one room in the house that can prove more than tricky when it comes to redesigning the walls; the bathroom.
The problem with the bathroom is the moisture; whether it is through direct contact or exposure to steam, wallpaper can really suffer if not applied and fitted correctly and this is why planning in advance is vital if you are looking to change the paper or add tiles in your bathroom.
Suitable Paper
Adding regular wallpaper to your bathroom could look great, but it is more likely that water exposure will damage the paper over time and cause it to curl and peel away from the wall. There are rolls of wallpaper specially made for bathrooms and the handling of water exposure so be sure to source a few nice designs that are available as thicker, bathroom wallpaper.
Positioning
The key to effectively papering your bathroom is choosing which areas to paper; it's fair to say that most bathtubs and shower enclosures are situated next to a wall; therefore the splashes or water and rising steam will frequently contact the wall directly above or beside the tub or shower. This is why tiling these walls is the best option by far; and wallpapered walls in these areas are likely to suffer from damp before long and the heat from the rising steam will likely cause curling, peeling and bubbling.
Areas surrounding bathtubs should be tiled; this may seem costly at the time but it can prove to be hugely practical as well as being easy to clean. Another great thing about bathroom tiles is that they look great and can seamlessly bring tons of character and style to a room; this can be great when looking to colour coordinate and add the same textures and colours in various ways. For example, if part of your bathroom features wallpaper with a black and white floral design, you can contrast this perfectly with black granite tiles and white sealant in-between.
So there we are; a few simple thoughts that could save you a world of trouble and confusion when redecorating your bathroom!
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