Types of gypsum tiles for interior decoration
There are several varieties of this finishing material.
Under the brick
The cladding with imitation brick, has a small thickness and is perfect for decorating both small and more spacious rooms. This finish saves space and is an excellent option for decorating walls or framing openings.
Under the stone
These products can have different shades and visually do not differ from natural stone. For cladding living rooms, gypsum tiles that imitate slate are very often used.
Under the tree
Finishes with a textured imitation of the expressive and layered bark of the tree, accurately conveying the natural wood print and embossing.
Geometric and abstract shapes
With the help of such a facing material, it turns out to give the interior originality, exclusivity, elegance and form a classic and slightly austere or spectacular and luxurious design.
Pros and cons
Advantages and disadvantages of plaster finishes.
pros | Minuses |
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The main advantage is environmental friendliness and natural ingredients in the composition. | It is afraid of moisture, temperature extremes and does not tolerate mechanical stress. |
It has a fairly low weight and easily replaces masonry or brickwork. | |
Simple styling that can be handled without the help of professionals. | Due to the embossed surface, it can be quite difficult to maintain. |
Tiled fragments have the same thickness, therefore, in the case of using a material for a stone or brick, individual elements do not need to be adjusted. | |
Good soundproofing qualities. |
In order to protect the cladding from dirt, it must be covered with a special varnish. |
It features a realistic texture, with which you can give the interior dynamism and create the necessary accents. |
Arrangement of decorative tiles
Popular accommodation options.
For walls
Due to the great structural variety, such a design of the walls is able to set a certain mood, tonality to the surrounding environment and create a calm and relaxed, or vice versa, a 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 outside, gypsum products are suitable for any, even not too smooth surfaces.
Arches
With the help of a well-decorated arched passage, it turns out to visually expand the room, functionally divide adjacent rooms and, at the same time, form a single and thoughtful design.
Corners
This cladding is perfect for both internal and external corners, which are especially prone to dirt. In addition, gypsum tiles will not only protect the corner space, but also visually change the geometry of the room.
Kitchen apron
The plaster finish is not resistant to moisture and steam and must therefore be treated with a special silicone mixture and protective varnish. Thus, it turns out to decorate an apron in any kitchen and give it a stylish look.
Fireplace
The plaster facing of the fireplace provides an opportunity to bring to life various design ideas and perfectly fits into any interior space, undoubtedly focusing attention on itself.
Slopes
With the correct decoration of the slopes, they acquire a beautiful and complete look, and due to the quality of the material, they will not require restoration for a long time.
Ceiling
This design solution will contribute to the creation of visual interest in the facing of the ceiling plane and will significantly affect the overall spatial atmosphere.
Plaster tile colors
While white is the base color for gypsum cladding, there is now a more varied palette, including milky, sandy, beige, gray or black shades.
Thanks to this solution, colored gypsum tiles acquire a more realistic appearance and become versatile.
Photo of tiles in the interior of rooms
Examples of decoration in various rooms.
Balcony and loggia
Plaster trim undoubtedly becomes a beautiful style-forming interior element of the balcony. With its help, you can achieve completely different effects, for example, using fragmentary tiled masonry or completely laying out walls that will imitate brick and stone.
In the hallway and corridor
This cladding gives the corridor space a certain volume. In order for its texture not to lose its expressiveness, it is preferable to decorate with material only one plane or create certain accents.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, a single wall or cooking area is often tiled. To protect the gypsum product from moisture and temperature extremes, it is treated with a special varnish and grout is used for the joints. In this room, both imitation of stone and brickwork look equally good, significantly transforming the room and making it much more comfortable.
Bathroom and toilet
With the help of plaster finishing, it turns out to give the bathroom furnishings individuality and some originality. Most often, in the bathroom, tiled material is used to decorate 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 cladding on the wall behind the sofa, select a fireplace space or a video zone.
Bedroom
This finish is also great for bedroom design. Here they mainly use material in light colors, which gives the atmosphere even more tenderness and well-groomed. The tile is placed on the wall opposite or behind the bed, they decorate it with a doorway or niche. To create an even more spectacular decor, plaster masonry can be decorated with additional lighting with spotlights.
Tile design options in the interior
There are many different designs, for example, 3D tiles with patterns in the form of waves, ripples, circles, honeycombs and other shapes. Such a voluminous finish, advantageously complements the entire interior space and endows it with originality and originality.
Also, this cladding can be completely smooth slabs decorated with various ornaments, geometric patterns and lace monograms, or imitate old brick, which is especially attractive for connoisseurs of authentic design.
An equally interesting effect can be achieved using gypsum tiles in combination with wallpaper, decorative plaster, wood paneling, or using partial finishes that can be laid out in a straight line, ladder or abstract.
Design ideas in various styles
Such a 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 brick or masonry in combination with wood, will especially emphasize the environment and become the final touch of the entire design.
- In the loft style, brick cladding is almost an integral part. Here, products are used for brick with an uneven surface, both in traditional red and in gray, brown, sand or even snow-white color.
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Gypsum tiles are able to 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.