Repair and decoration
04/21/2018 Anastasia Prozheva
When developing a bathroom design, you can adhere to the classical canons, or you can implement bold ideas. One of such bold ideas can be considered graphics on the walls, applied by hand.
Tree branch painted on bathroom tiles
Drawings on the walls in the bathroom look very unexpected and interesting if their theme fits into the overall picture of the interior. They can be combined with the general appearance of the room, or they can be a bright spot, contrast, or a key note.
In addition, your children will appreciate this step and will simply be delighted with such an interior. Of course, we are not only talking about children’s themed drawings; you can choose almost any image.
Cleaning and priming walls ↑
The first thing you must do is select a surface and prepare it for artistic use. Let's say you have an ordinary wall, and the room was renovated quite a long time ago. Somewhere the paint has peeled off or a piece of plaster has fallen out. The first thing that needs to be done is to clean and prime all surfaces. Our walls will be painted, so before priming them, you need to choose a mixture with good hydrophobic properties. The photo shows several different types of bathroom primers for painting.
Types of primer mixture for surface finishing
It is not difficult to list the stages of work: cleaning the surface from old finishing material and greasy stains, plastering, leveling if the walls are made of brick, puttying the walls, grouting. After the last step, re-priming is done to create a holding base before applying paint. The wall is ready, now we move on to painting the main background.
Popular styles
A noble style is suitable for classics: white walls and ceilings, a large amount of space, bright light, exquisite decor and beautiful elements.
High-tech is a more modern style that combines simplicity and technology.
The design is dominated by cold shades, there is no decoration at all, the room is divided by glass or plastic.
Furniture should be simple and multifunctional. Here it is possible to decorate the bathroom with plastic panels with your own hands.
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Applying the background ↑
Choice of paint ↑
The first condition when choosing paint is its water-repellent properties.
When choosing paint, you should choose one that is moisture resistant. And to prevent mold, purchase paint that contains fungicides. Stores now offer a wide variety of paints and varnishes. Below we note only their types.
Types of paints for bathrooms ↑
For the bathroom it is better to choose acrylic. It is accessible, inexpensive, its colors are represented by a large palette; various varnishes and impregnations are used to protect against moisture. But you can do without varnish. Acrylic has high vapor permeability and practically does not require varnish. It is better not to buy water-based emulsion - it does not withstand a lot of washing, and over time it begins to fade and wear off.
You can use real butter. Then the picture will be almost eternal. However, it takes a long time to dry and can smell unpleasant.
It remains to emphasize one important point. It is better to apply the background in accordance with the original or immediately make it very light: white, blue, light gray - neutral. You can draw anything on this background if you don’t like the selected image.
Variety of colors
Background application process ↑
I want to say a little here. Your wall is smooth, prepared, all that remains is to paint it directly. It is best to do this with a roller. The roller applies a layer of paint thinly and evenly. Of course, you can use a spray gun, but a roller is more accessible. We invite you to watch a video with useful tips for painting with a roller.
Romantic style
Romance lies in coziness and comfort; furniture should be elegant. The cabinets should have carved patterns or hand painting. Woven rugs will be popular.
If the bathroom is spacious, then you can place a chair with a soft back in it. Romantic style is associated with beauty salons. It has a similar atmosphere and elegant interior.
Ideas for renovating a bathroom with your own hands can be different, the most important thing is to calculate and choose everything correctly.
Which brushes to choose for painting on the wall ↑
The surface is dry, you grab brushes, and you will have to buy a lot of them. It all depends on the image. If it is a complex landscape like the one in the photo, then you need to visit an art store.
Seascape
It is better to buy artificial brushes. In addition, buy foam ones with a wooden handle if you plan to draw flowers and grass. These brushes are cheap and make the job very easy. One touch and the petal is ready.
For painting walls, we use large, wide brushes. You need a small brush to draw thin lines. You can’t save money here, otherwise the drawing won’t come out neat. A professional wall painting brush produces a crisp line.
Examples of brushes and what they can do
If you haven't bought paints yet, you need to do it now. In the meantime, let's look at ways to transfer an image.
Decoration with paintings
Decorating a hygiene room with paintings is gaining popularity. Spa style is trending. Wall paintings create a mood and help you relax.
Themes are often marine: mermaids, panoramic landscapes of the ocean (sea), waterfalls, etc. You can make an entire art gallery from pictures of various sizes on one wall above the bathroom.
Image transfer methods ↑
Projector ↑
This is the most common way. But not everyone has a projector; it can only be used in semi-darkness or darkness. The bathroom space is too small, so your image may not reach the desired size.
Translating a picture with a projector
Scale grid ↑
This method is more suitable for our task. First, draw the desired picture with squares. Use a building level or a large ruler to mark the surface area. Draw the same grid here, being sure to respect the proportions. Redraw the image from each square of your picture with a pencil. Color the result.
The closer the details of the picture, the larger they should be. The more distant the composition, the smaller and paler the details.
What to do if you still could not transfer the image accurately enough? Try scanning it onto your computer or finding an image on the Internet. Then place it in any graphics editor, draw it into squares, enlarging each one to A4 size, and print it out. Don't forget to number the squares! Then transfer the picture according to the numbers using carbon paper. You can ask the sellers of a hardware store for the latter - there you can find it in very large sizes, or use a regular one from the office.
Drawing by yourself
Self-adhesive film ↑
This method is good for transferring small patterns or objects with a clear outline. But first, all this must be cut out on film with a plotter. Call the place where they use self-adhesive film, for example, advertisers. There, cutting a stencil will cost you from 200 to 1000 rubles. With this method, we do not need brushes, but a spray gun, an airbrush, or just a piece of foam rubber. We glue the stencil, blow it out or apply color with foam rubber and then remove the self-adhesive (very carefully). The stencil can be made in an interesting way. Find a picture, go to the photo editor. Then the following sequence: filter, sketch, photocopy, set the necessary parameters. you get an outline. You enlarge it using the ProPaster program, divide the image into squares and print it there. Cut out the black outline with a utility knife, leaving jumpers. Your stencil is ready!
IMPORTANT: Test your stencil on a different surface! Modern paint mixtures for bathrooms dry quickly; it will be difficult to correct the flaws of your unsuccessful art.
Drawing by stenciling
By hand ↑
Why not, if your hands grow as they should, and everything is fine with your eye. The easiest but most difficult way - if you're not sure, don't do it!
While working, many people are faced with the problem of how to draw without smudges. There's nothing complicated about it. When applying with a spray gun or spray can, it must be kept at a distance of 30 cm from the surface. When working with other tools, apply minimal paint.
Decor of small baths
Considering the dimensions of the room, we can immediately say that the decor of the walls in the bathroom should be done in light colors.
You can use a palette close to dark shades provided there is good, bright lighting. Otherwise, a dark palette will visually narrow the space.
Regarding the plumbing component, the bathtub should be replaced with a corner shower stall.
It is better to select a sink and other devices in a hanging version. It is preferable to use modular furniture; it is quite practical and does not take up much space.
How to draw on tiles: work order ↑
Until now, you and I have been learning how to paint a bathroom using a painted wall. But what if the wall is covered with tiles, you don’t want to remove it, but you really want to freshen up your bathroom. Let's paint on the tiles - nothing could be easier! You just need to remember that there is preparation for drawing for this surface as well.
Cleaning tiles ↑
Wash the tiles and degrease them. Use a metal sponge with a powder like “Comet” or “Pemolux” to thoroughly rub the entire surface - they will remove dirt and lightly sand the tile. It's good to do this with sand. Cleaning products and sand will remove dirt and help damage the integrity of the glossy layer of the tile.
Grinding ↑
Paint will not last long on a smooth surface. Take fine sandpaper or a block and rub. Using a grinder or a special drill attachment will speed up this process. After all the manipulations, your tile has become rough. Don't forget the seams! They need to be cleaned with a sanding mesh.
Primer ↑
Before priming the tiles, rinse the surface with water. There should be no dust. Make sure there are no leaks. It is best to use an epoxy primer. After the primer has dried, lightly sand again with sandpaper or sanding mesh.
Coloring ↑
Painting is the same as on a regular wall, but you need to remember that your drawing will consist of squares. Keep this in mind when choosing a picture. To paint tiles, paint compositions for tiles and glass are used. Solvent paints without firing consist of pigments, additives, and an organic solvent. They are difficult to wash off and retain color. Diluted with a special solvent.
For white tiles, the color can be diluted with a special solvent, which will make it translucent. The image will look very gentle.
Children's bathroom
The paint for ceramic tiles looks like thick sour cream. It cannot be diluted with water - this violates its moisture resistance. The painted surface requires drying for three days.
You can draw using a stencil. The technology is the same as with a regular wall, but you can use aerosol automotive paints.
Lace as a stencil
If the tile was not laid too evenly initially, then you can cover the surface with matte acrylic varnish, then the unevenness will be almost smoothed out.
IMPORTANT: The varnish is applied only after the paint has completely dried, otherwise, when interacting with water-based varnish, it will get wet and irregularities will begin to show through.
The tile can also be updated by partially painting it.
Partial staining of tiles
Or you can decorate with special stickers for bathrooms
Room decorated with stickers
Creating shelves
Niches are especially impressive, where it is convenient to place shelving, open shelves for towels, shampoo, soap, cups with toothbrushes, etc. Shelves can be made of different materials.
There are a lot of beautiful ideas for bathroom decor. You can consider alternative decoration options - hand-made wicker baskets for all sorts of little things.
Niches can be in contrasting colors compared to the walls. The niche may have a shallow depth. This stylish decorative element can become the highlight of the room.
Plants
High humidity requires unpretentious plants that tolerate humid climates well.
Experts offer the best option for dark bathrooms or without windows - artificial bouquets in original vases. Ikebana looks beautiful when matched to the style of the room.
