The bathroom is a common room with high humidity, which is why special requirements are imposed on the materials for its decoration. Traditionally, it is customary to decorate a bathroom with ceramic tiles, meanwhile, there are many other finishing materials that are in no way inferior in quality to tiles, and in some ways even surpass it. For example, this is an artificial stone that can give a room an excellent appearance, and in terms of its physical properties, reliability and practicality, it is on a par with tiles.
Decorating a bathroom with artificial stone, in addition to the aesthetic component – and this material can significantly transform the room – is also justified from a practical point of view: the stone is monolithic, has no joints and seams, this protects the room from the occurrence of such typical phenomena for bathrooms as fungus and mold.
Engineered stone for the bathroom is easy to clean, it almost does not deteriorate, and if damage does appear, it is easy to remove it. Stone is an environmentally friendly and durable decorative material.
Using artificial stone in the bathroom, in its interior, you can significantly diversify, for example, make a countertop made of artificial stone, gradually turning into a sink in shape. Artificial quartz stone in the decoration of the room is able to embody the most striking and stylish design ideas.
ADVANTAGES OF ENGINEERED STONE IN BATHROOM DECORATION
Quartz agglomerate is quite strong and can withstand certain loads. For example, on a countertop made of artificial stone, it is possible to place not only cosmetics, bubbles and jars, but also various decor items and household appliances. Many eminent designers prefer to use exclusively artificial stone in their works: due to its high aesthetic properties and exceptional physical properties.
Artificial stone can be used for wall cladding and flooring. In this case, it would be more rational to lay it out in the usual, rectangular arrangement. Due to the different texture of the selected material, you can achieve the effect of increasing the space, or highlight a certain area in the room.
Types of artificial stone for decorative wall cladding in the bathroom:
- chipped, with uneven edges
- imitating natural stone ( marble , granite )
- imitating decorative stone layer
- natural appearance
- sawn, with polished, smooth outlines
STONE BATHTUB
Perhaps there is nothing better than taking a warm and relaxing bath with scented foam at the end of a working day or on a cold autumn day. In addition to traditional cast iron products, artificial stone baths also appeared. Manufacturers producing artificial stone also make bathtubs from it, moreover, in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Such material differs from the usual bathtubs in structure, design, even the feeling of touching it is completely different.
Such a bath is made from a mass consisting of particles of granite or quartz sand, as well as polyester resin using a catalyst. The mass is very plastic, capable of assuming various forms, when hardened, it can be sanded and further processed.
Advantages of an artificial stone bath:
- excellent exterior
- minimal heat transfer, keeps heat for a long time
- bacteria cannot appear on the surface of the bath due to its special, antibacterial properties
- no radioactivity, as in natural stone products
- easy to install
- resistance to mechanical deformations and loads
- does not require an additional base for installation, there is a possibility of self-redecorating
- does not generate noise when pouring water into it
SINKS AND COUNTERTOPS
Engineered stone countertops and sinks are ideal for placing in the bathroom. To preserve the appearance, no special care measures are required: wet cleaning is enough. The absence of joints protects the surface from dirt. After installing engineered stone countertops in the bathroom, the room will acquire a refined and luxurious appearance.
HOW TO CHOOSE AN ARTIFICIAL STONE FOR YOUR BATHROOM?
A wide variety of shapes and structures of artificial stone for decoration can complicate the choice of material. But you can choose the material in accordance with the general concept of the room. For example, to create a strict and ascetic design in a bathroom, it is recommended to purchase a countertop made of artificial stone in a strict, monochrome design, with clearly defined lines, without decorative details.
To create coziness and soft lines in the exterior of the room, you can choose a material in pastel colors, with rounded shapes.
Lovers of creativity and creativity in design can choose countertops in contrasting colors and unusual shapes. Such a versatile tabletop can be placed both in the center of the room and in the corner.
Engineered stone is becoming more and more popular in the interior decoration of an apartment or house. The basis of the artificial stone of the quartz agglomerate is quartz. The substance is absolutely safe from an environmental point of view, and the decorative material made from it can be used in the decoration of rooms.
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