Using half wall tiling or panelling is an effective way to use wallpaper, without the risk of water damage. Keep away from splash zones such as around the basin or bath, especially if you have children. Surprisingly, wallpaper can also be an effective choice in a bathroom, however, think carefully about the location.
These should allow for breathable walls, preventing moisture from the air becoming trapped and inhibiting the growth of mould and damp in the walls.Ĭalming, natural colours work particularly well in the bathroom – from water-reminiscent blues and biophilic greens to more earthy shades – the right choice of colour will help foster a relaxing feel in your space. (Image credit: Chris Snook) Bathroom Paint and WallpaperĬhoose specially formulated bathroom paint when renovating a bathroom. The basin is from the London Basin Company (opens in new tab). Bathroom Heating IdeasĪ wallpaper and paint combination has been used by interior designer Laura Stephens to create a cosy bathroom design. Uneven concrete floors can be remedied with a self-levelling compound. Using an anti-fracture or uncoupling matting underneath new floor tiles is a good idea if you are concerned about tiles cracking due to movement within the floor. Adding in extra noggins overcomes the potential for large format stone tiles to crack. This might mean the joists need to be reinforced with extra timber and noggins. Timber floor joists should be sound and capable of withstanding the weight of new sanitaryware, or heavy stone tiles. In the case of renovation projects, you may find that the existing floor requires some preparation. Perhaps even more important that the final finish of the floor is the bathroom sub floor. Good bathroom flooring ideas include natural stone tiles, porcelain and ceramic, rubber flooring, vinyl and linoleum and even engineered timber providing it has been properly acclimatised.
There are several things that your bathroom flooring needs to be:Ĭeramic wall and floor tiles are a practical and cost effective choice for your bathroom floor (Image credit: Tile Mountain) The space around the toilet should be at least 760mm, with at least 510mm in front. Toilet: For close-coupled models, an overall toilet height of 595mm – 800mm suits most adults.A clearance of at least 610mm is also required.
Shower: The minimum comfortable size for a shower enclosure is 760mm x 760mm.According to Victoria Plum, the distance left to right (the span) should be at least 760mm. A clearance of at least 510mm is required to the front - more if possible. Basin: A height of between 760mm and 1,190mm tends to be comfortable for most adults.Allow for a minimum of 530mm side clearance. Bath: Aim for a bath height of between 500mm and 600mm.(Image credit: Mereway Bathrooms) Sanitaryware Clearance Spaces This bathroom suite is the Vogue from Mereway Bathrooms (opens in new tab). A basin that is built into fitted bathroom furniture is very space efficient.
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