Brick-look tiles for interior decoration for bold designs

When choosing a material for finishing an apartment or a country house, you should pay attention to decorative tiles imitating a stone or brick. It can be used for uniform wall cladding or combined with wallpaper. Despite the apparent simplicity, brick-like tiles for interior decoration have a number of installation features that must be taken into account when planning to work with it.

Decorative wall options

Bare brick walls give the room a gloomy and uninhabited look. However, today many people choose just such a design, because it is laconic, non-standard and makes it easy to select accessories.

To create the effect of bare walls, you can use:

• wallpaper with a pattern of bricks;
• special panels;
• imitation of brickwork on wet plaster;
• brick tiles;

Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of each of the finishing materials separately.

Wallpaper with imitation brickwork

Wallpaper is the most inexpensive and easiest material to install. To create with their help the effect of bare brick walls, it will take a minimum amount of time. These wallpapers are perfect for any style solution of the room.

If we talk about the advantages of this material, then they are obvious:

• gluing them does not require special experience in construction work;
• when finishing, a minimum amount of debris and dirt remains;
• calculation of the required amount of material can be done right in the store;

• finishing work is extremely short;
• there is no need to use special tools;
• a large selection allows you to choose the best option at an affordable price.

Note!Textured non-woven wallpaper allows you to get the effect of real brickwork. However, a significant disadvantage of this material is the ability to accumulate dust and low water resistance.

On the Internet, there are a large number of photos of brick wallpaper in combination with other materials.

 

Decorative panels for walls

Brick panels for interior wall decoration are durable and highly resistant to moisture. They are actively used for external and internal finishing work.

Among the advantages are:

• durability;
• light weight;
• long-lasting excellent appearance;
• high soundproofing characteristics.

For the manufacture of panels, plastic is used, which is easily attached to the wall with screws or self-tapping screws. Due to the fact that each panel is mounted separately, in case of damage, a single piece can be easily replaced.

 

Brick tile for interior decoration

Indoors, facing tiles for brick began to be used relatively recently. Before that, it was a material for outdoor decoration works. At first, the cost of the tile was quite high, and it did not differ in a wide variety of design options. The color range was gradually expanded and various texture solutions were proposed.

Among the advantages of brick tiles are:

• ecological cleanliness;
• the ability to use with various materials (wood, plywood, metal, concrete, etc.);
• durability;
• good sound insulation;
• high resistance to moisture.

Despite the large number of advantages, one should not forget about a number of significant disadvantages. Among them - the need to attract specialists to work and the mandatory use of special materials. Not the last negative point of tile laying is dirt, the need for preparatory work and a large amount of construction waste.

However, the design solutions obtained through its use will delight the eyes of the owners for a long time and give the room individuality.

Types and materials for making tiles

The building material used for interior finishing works is not exposed to intense sunlight, temperature extremes, high humidity, etc. However, this does not mean that one should approach his choice carelessly and lightly. This is due not only to the quality of the tiles, but also to the peculiarities of their laying, which differ significantly from the laying of ordinary tiles.

Before dwelling on a specific type, it is necessary to answer the question of what is planned to be obtained as a result: a complete imitation or a sufficiently distant similarity? The answer to this question will allow you to choose the appropriate tiles, which is produced in the form of a single brick or several rows.

The latter option is easier to install, because it is large in size, and the docking occurs according to a checkerboard principle. In this case, the brick wall will differ from the usual texture, however, this will allow you to get an unusual effect and give the room a unique look.

 

Note! When choosing the type of tiles in the form of panels, you must remember about the increased fragility in places where seams are imitated.

It is worth noting that the choice of material from which it is made has a significant impact on the strength of decorative brick-like tiles. For these purposes, clinker, ceramics, polymer cement or gypsum can be used. Each of the materials has its own characteristics, which must be taken into account when choosing tiles for finishing various rooms.

Types of decorative brick tiles for interior decoration

Each apartment owner independently decides on the choice of a particular type of tile for wall decoration. In this case, it is necessary to take into account many points, among which are operational characteristics (bathroom or living room).In addition, do not forget about the advantages and disadvantages of each material from which the tile is made.

Clinker brick for interior decoration

This type of tile was originally used for outdoor decoration, but recently it has been actively used indoors as well. This is due to the large number of advantages of this material:

• simplicity and ease of laying on a surface of any complexity;
• resistance to ultraviolet radiation, bacteria and friction;
• long service life due to high surface strength;
• water absorption;
• easy cleaning from dust and dirt.

Despite the advantages, clinker tiles for interior decoration have disadvantages:

• low impact resistance;
• high cost, which is especially taken into account when choosing between clinker and conventional ceramic products.

There are several types of clinker tiles on the construction market:

• technical, which is used for finishing sidewalks, passages in public buildings, etc.;
• water resistant, used at hydraulic facilities;
• facing, for external interior work;
• details for creating complex shapes.

Clinker tiles can have a matte or smooth surface, vary in color and inclusions. Depending on the final result, you can choose one or another texture.

Brick-like gypsum tiles

This type of tile is best suited for decorating living rooms or bedrooms. It is distinguished by good sound and heat insulation. If there is a fireplace in the room, it is best to use gypsum tiles for its decoration and surfaces next to it.

This material is easy to install, fits well and does not require additional processing. However, gypsum tiles are characterized by increased fragility, so it is necessary to purchase them with a "margin".

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Brick effect ceramic tiles

For the manufacture of this type of tile, sand and clay taken in certain proportions are used, resulting in an environmentally friendly finishing material that is excellent for both outdoor and indoor work. This type differs from other types of brick-like wall tiles in a smooth texture, which makes the masonry using it as similar to the real one as possible.

This type of material is great for all types of rooms, and also works well with wood, wallpaper, etc.

Poly cement tiles

For the manufacture of this type of brick tile, a crushed mixture of sand, cement and shells is used. Among the advantages of this type are low weight, high air permeability and a beautiful textured surface. However, this tile has a significant drawback - increased fragility. Therefore, its transportation and stowage is done with great care or with the help of professional services.

It is used to decorate living rooms, bedrooms and a corridor, but you should not use it in the bathroom, since the tiles will quickly deteriorate and the repair will have to be done again.

Flexible brick tiles for interior decoration

For the manufacture of this type of tile, a mixture of cement, acrylic polymer and pigments is used. A distinctive feature of this material is the ability to bend at any angle. Therefore, it is excellent for finishing various rounded surfaces. To bend the tile, a regular or construction hair dryer is enough.

Among the advantages of flexible brick tiles should be noted:

• high heat and sound insulation;
• ease of installation and lack of special requirements for work;
• light weight;
• minimum amount of waste after installation;
• cladding does not require the use of a special tool, ordinary cement is enough;
• high resistance to temperature extremes and high humidity;
• the surface of the material is pleasant to the touch.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the high price of brick tiles for interior decoration.

Advantages of decorative bricks for interior decoration

Any type of tile allows you to create the illusion of brickwork, however, it has a number of advantages over its progenitor:

• ease of facing work. This makes it possible to significantly save on repairs;
• brick wall decoration does not require preliminary surface preparation. The exception is gypsum walls, which require additional mesh reinforcement;
• due to the wide price range, everyone can buy brick tiles;
• it is possible to choose this finishing material for any design solution due to the wide color range and surface texture. At the request of the client, manufacturers can make tiles with his name or family coat of arms;

• the material is excellent for finishing door and window openings. The result looks unusual and stylish;
• the ability to use with any modern style - Italian, art deco, loft, provence, rustic, etc.

Useful advice! The use of tiles allows you to hide irregularities and surface defects.

Design techniques for laying tiles

Many people refuse to use stone tiles for interior decoration in an apartment, fearing to add gloom to the room. However, these fears are unfounded, because there are many design compromises when it is possible to tile not the entire room, but only one of the walls, niche or ledge. The main thing is to think over the general design concept for the entire room.

The imitation of the exposed brickwork from the broken plaster is an interesting idea, but it should correspond to the general style. Sometimes protruding corners are trimmed with brickwork, however, such a design decision completely depends on the desire of the owner of the apartment.

If the room has a fireplace or stove, then you should take care of the appropriate finishing of the space around it. Designers do not recommend completely covering the walls with imitation bricks for interior decoration; it is better to do this around the hearth or in a small area.

Useful advice! Completely brick walls near the fireplace grease this decor element and it is completely lost. The combination of several materials will help emphasize the hearth and give it charm.

When choosing a tile for a room, do not forget about its color. Too dark tones will give the room gloom and barracks. Sand tones, on the other hand, will add warmth and space. Supporters of conservatism can give preference to the red tones of natural masonry in the living room, and for the bedroom, choose white brick tiles.

Do not forget about such an important point when choosing a tile, as its surface. It can be either smooth or matte. Experts truly believe that a shiny surface looks unnatural. However, when combined with the appropriate elements and finishes for the rest of the room, the result can be unexpected and interesting.

White glossy brick tiles are actively used for cladding a kitchen or bathroom.The smooth surface is well cleaned, does not absorb moisture and various dirt.

Features of installation of decorative tiles

Brick-like ceramic tiles for interior decoration in the form of panels are laid according to the technology of snapping a groove into a groove, in this case the sheet imitates several rows.

If a single tile in size and shape is a cut of one brick, then many difficulties arise. In this case, it must be laid in a checkerboard pattern, otherwise the imitation of natural masonry will not work. Experts recommend using ordinary construction crosses, which must be placed in pairs from two corners of a ceramic tile-brick. This will make it possible to get an even masonry without displacement.

When installing facing bricks in the interior for interior decoration, do not forget about the seams. They should be wider than normal tiles. To achieve this, you need to choose large, wide crosses.

Upon completion of installation work, do not forget about grouting. It must be chosen to match the color of the tile or a contrasting shade. Professionals recommend that you completely abandon the use of grout, and use the remaining cement mortar or tile adhesive... This is due to the fact that real brickwork is not rubbed.

Regardless of the room for which brick-like tiles are chosen - for the kitchen, living room or bedroom, it looks beautiful and interesting in any interior. A wide range allows you to choose any material option and not violate the overall style of the home - red tiles, white brick, black clinker, etc. Laying is also not a laborious process, which allows even a beginner to do the job.