Surfaces without “seams” or a seamless bathroom can make even the smallest areas appear larger than they really are. Large plexiglass wall panels and shower backsplashes can also breathe new life into aging bathrooms while reducing the amount of time spent on renovations. For this reason, when converting old rooms of this type into modern wellness areas, many designers use smooth surfaces. This offers numerous advantages that differ from classic tile cladding. So let our suggestions in this post inspire you to design a modern and stylish bathroom.
Seamless bathroom – advantages
Large elements on the walls and in the shower make small rooms appear larger, while seamless surfaces contribute to a calm and attractive design in the bathroom. This can be reminiscent of a wellness area. Using small tiles also creates more gaps, which often become unsightly after a few years. Limescale and dirt adhere to the joints more easily than on smooth surfaces. In the worst case, mold formation can also become a major problem in the bathroom.
The trend in bathroom renovations and new bathrooms is therefore towards fewer joints. Wall coverings and shower back walls made of Plexiglas or Tadelakt are scratch-resistant coatings. Many specialists in this area therefore use large tiles, terrawerk, stone filler, lime plaster, Beton Ciré (waxed concrete) or synthetic resins as alternatives. While the size of the tiles is limited in particular by their weight, acrylic glass, for example, allows the use of seamless elements with a size of up to 2 x 3 meters.
Tiles in the bathroom without joints
So a predicted bathroom trend for 2019 is the use of large panels instead of tiles on the walls to eliminate the need for grout. But can you really lay your ceramic tiles seamlessly on walls and floors? Although you would arrange these in such a way that the mortar is almost invisible. However, it is almost a myth that laying tiles without joints is possible. It is not always true that tiles do not have to have joints between them, although such a bathroom or such arrangement may indicate this.
Theoretically, thanks to a special edge trimming technique, that is, rectification, it would be possible to connect them without joints. However, in practice this should not happen. It is recommended to use narrow joints of 1.5 to 2 millimeters. Seamless laying can therefore be considered a traditional method that refers to minimal joints and not the absence of them.
To lay a ceramic floor with minimal joints, you should purchase rectified tiles. Their characteristic feature is evenly cut edges that are milled at right angles so that the tiles fit together perfectly. It is also important that the dimensions of such tiles are identical. So there should be no deviations that can sometimes occur with uncut panels. Thanks to these properties, rectified tiles have gained many fans. When installed on a floor or wall, they create an almost uniform surface with very fine grout lines.
Wall design for such designs
Wall panels can also easily keep up with the variety of tiles in terms of design. The product range is usually available in many different colors, while you can decorate your seamless bathroom with any design you like. These range from masonry or wooden designs to photographs. All variants have an exceptional depth effect, which helps create a high-gloss surface. The materials are also often used in kitchens as high-gloss splash guards. This effect is achieved in such products by applying an additional high-gloss and colorless layer to the colored acrylic glass layer. This combination allows them to...Colors appear even more brilliant.
However, for a robust and easy-care seamless bathroom, you need to ensure that your design can be maintained over time. Scratch-resistant and smooth surfaces that are resistant to chemicals,can be easily cleaned. They can also withstand high humidity and constant temperature fluctuations in the bathroom. In addition to all these advantages, such wall coverings or shower back walls represent a time-saving alternative to tiles.
Do-it-yourselfers and specialists can either glue these panels directly onto the old tiles or insert them into a profile system. So it is not absolutely necessary to remove the old tiles first. This can be a task that always involves a lot of noise and mess. A seamless bathroom is generally very easy to manage as it can be cut or drilled directly on site. In no time, an old bathroom can be transformed into a contemporary wellness room in your own home.
Tadelakt bathroom
Moroccan tadelakt in the bathroom is also a good idea for your seamless bathroom. This antique lime plaster is the best option for bathrooms if you are looking for a unique, elegant and luxurious finish. Depending on the quality of the Tadelakt and its application, the material also offers very durable surfaces and is usually completely self-cleaning. Any type of tile surfaces in the bathrooms can be very modern these days. However, in a few years these surfaces will no longer be so relevant.
Most of us want to use new features every year and leave behind old trends from previous years. Tadelakt, on the other hand, is absolutely timeless and will have the same effect in 20 years. No one would know if your seamless bathroom was made with it in the 80s, 90s or 2000s. It will always look like something unique and fascinating.
Although Tadelakt seems a bit expensive at first glance, it actually doesn't calculate the cost per square meter for mid-range tiles and the cost of placement. However, it turns out that with most offers it is even more profitable to cover a seamless bathroom with it. Here we present some examples of what your bathroom could look like with the material. All photos shown are real projects created by customers and make optimal use of the space available.
Consider multiple options
The use of panels, stone plaster or polished designer screed in the bathrooms can be very diverse. So you have a wide range of options available in terms of the types of panels or finishes for a tileless or seamless bathroom. There are many options available to suit a range of budgets and interior designs. In fact, the cost of delivery and installation of panels can be quite comparable to laying tiles in the middle price category.
However, just because the panels are seamless does not mean that they will necessarily be free of mold. For this reason, check the specification first at the time of your selection to ensure you receive a product that meets your construction and cleaning requirements. While some products you purchase are suitable for humid conditions, they require adequate ventilation and sunlight to prevent mold growth. If you click on the image, the designer will share the exact product he used on the walls.
Material and color options
Seamless shower walls and stone floorsoffer different colors and designs to suit every taste, decor and budget. Almost all variants are durable, easy to care for and also look stylish, modern and luxurious. As a rule, materials such as marble, granite, soapstone, quartz, porcelain and other similar stones are used.
Bathroom walls without tiles made of mineral marble lime plaster
Engineered marble floors are made from natural aggregates and fillers in combination with a special thermally cured resin binder. The material is suitable for a seamless bathroom and offers an ecological solution that is also attractive and affordable. The engineered walls and floors add lasting beauty and value to your home, while the seamless design ensures easy cleaning.
With concrete cire
This material is created using a cement-bound fine plaster with an exposed concrete look. You can apply a thin layer of it on your bathroom walls and also seal it appropriately to make it waterproof. However, this type of wall covering should be done by a professional to avoid unwanted results. Beton Cire can also be colored with different pigments.
Experience a completely new sense of well-being without joints with primed surfaces. Coat them with waterproof, open-pore, easy-care, uniform or lifelike materials that can create generous dimensions in the room. Each of these coatings is unique and gives holistic value to your color choice and personality.
