Since ancient times, mosaic tiles have been used in decorating the walls of temples and palaces. But now it is used for other purposes. Thanks to her, you can transform any room. The mosaic bathroom worktop will transform the room. The rules for creating such products with your own hands are described in the article.
Features
Modern furniture and building materials are constantly becoming more expensive, so constant updating of the interior is not possible for everyone. In this case, there is an excellent solution. The mosaic bathroom worktop allows you to renew and decorate the interior for a long time.
Mosaic is a tile, the dimensions of which are set within 1.5–2.5 cm. The shape of the fragments can be different. It can be square, triangular, rectangular, round. Mosaic is divided into:
- Glass. This is the most popular type, which has a low cost and various types of execution (matte, transparent, color, gold, silver, with different shades and additions).
- Metal.
- Ceramic. It can be cut sheets of porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles.
- Stone - based on lapis lazuli, jasper, marble, travertine.
- Smalt is an expensive option, but high-quality and reliable.
Countertops in the mosaic bathroom are reliable and have an original appearance. From small tiles make up a picture or a beautiful pattern. This product has a lot of weight, so you need to make it reliable, durable and with a stable base.
Benefits
There are several reasons for designing a mosaic countertop:
- Stylish look. Such decoration shows that the owner of the room is a progressive person.
- Eccentricity. Thanks to the mosaic, individuality is emphasized.
- Inexpensive finishing option. Although many believe that this is a costly option to transform the premises, but with a competent approach, such decoration is economical.
- Durability. With the right choice of material, the overall design lasts a long time.
- Practical. Mosaic can not exfoliate, crack.
The countertop is considered the centerpiece in bathroom design. It allows you to combine different objects into a single whole. Usually the furniture in the bathroom fits the style of the interior and the different details look harmonious. You can make harmony from individual elements - shelves, chests of drawers, cabinets. Therefore, the countertop should fit all the furniture.
These designs are:
- rectangular;
- angular;
- asymmetric;
- combined.
The width and height of the product are also different. Shells also vary in a variety of forms. The tabletop can be made as an addition to the cabinet or as an independent element.
Countertop Options
These products are:
- With floor stand. This furniture is easy to install, convenient to operate. It is only necessary to install the countertop in place, on the legs, adjusting the position. Then the washbasin is connected.
- Wall mounted. It is almost not inferior to the floor view, has a small capacity and installation features. For hanging on the wall, anchors are used.
- Decorative. They do not have cabinets or cabinets, they are floor and wall. The price of these structures is usually high.
Sketch and Layout
First you need to design and mark the installation site. There are no universal tips for creating a countertop, but general rules for its design exist.
It is important that the surface of the countertop is located at a height of 80 cm above the floor, and its width and configuration is based on the dimensions of the room, the placement of plumbing fixtures. When the installation location is selected, a horizontal line is drawn along the bubble level along the bubble along the wall along the wall at a height of 80 cm from the floor.
Then, based on the width and length of the future countertops, markings are made on the floor for the location of the support legs. It can also be the transverse partitions on which the product rests.
Independent work
From what and how to make a countertop in the bathroom with your own hands? All available materials are listed above. It is necessary to determine the area of accommodation. Whatever option is chosen, it will be an excellent decoration of the interior.
Perform not only countertops in the bathroom under the mosaic. Disguise the washing machine, decorate the walls and other ideas. To create a tiled table, you need agility and experience. The base is concrete, wood-based materials with moisture-resistant impregnation, waterproof gypsum plasterboard surfaces, and dense polyurethane.
The mosaic worktop in the bathroom can be done by yourself. It is only necessary to create fragments from glass that are necessary in shape and color. And glass fragments get in any company that sells consumables and stained glass for stained glass. This is a great way to update the interior.
What do you need?
To make the countertops in the bathroom under the mosaic sink, you need to prepare:
- grout for joints;
- primer;
- putty;
- antiseptic.
Of the tools required preparation:
- spatula;
- containers for mixing glue;
- containers for grouting;
- rags;
- sand paper;
- soft spatula for grouting.
In order for the mosaic tile to be tightly fixed, special glue mixtures are used. Experts advise using white plastic mixtures. Any adhesive mixes are suitable, but only when laying an opaque mosaic. For glass tiles, only transparent and white products are suitable. Before work, surface treatment is required so that later defects are not visible on it.
Training
Before creating a countertop in the bathroom from mosaics, it is necessary to level the surface with putty. Then it is cleaned and degreased. To prevent mold and mildew on the surface, it is covered with antiseptic impregnation. Then a primer is applied.
Features
The table top for the bathroom, covered with mosaics, perform almost the same way as they create stained-glass windows using the Tiffany technique. Before laying out the tiles, it is laid out on the table and the necessary pattern is formed. So it will turn out to evaluate the option and, if necessary, make adjustments.
Start laying from the near edge of the countertop. If there is a need for trimming parts, it will be carried out on the far side and will not attract much attention. When a specific pattern needs to be made from a mosaic, the calculation is performed from the center of the countertop.
Work process
How is a do-it-yourself mosaic worktop made? The instruction in this work will be a great helper:
- A primer in 2 layers is carried out.
- Then apply glue in a small amount to smooth the surface.
- They lay a special grid, and then tile. It is necessary to level it (the paper can be used instead of the grid, later it is soaked and removed). But before putting it out, you should think over the drawing, draw it on a sheet (scale 1: 1), and then on the surface.
- At the end, the result is covered with grout. With its help, the coating will be reliable, strong, durable. This work is carried out with a soft spatula on the seams, the grout is carefully rubbed. You need to leave the surface to dry, while you should not use a hairdryer or other heating methods.
- Excess dried composition is removed from the mosaic with a dry soft cloth. With strong drying of the mixture, sandpaper with fine grains is used.
- Then the tiles are polished. For this, furniture wax is used. You need to apply it on a soft rag-free cloth and rub it into the tile details.
- It is necessary to completely dry the surface. This usually takes about a day.
It is advisable to carry out this work with gloves to protect against the effects of the composition. In this way, the countertop to the bathroom is made of drywall with mosaic.
If there are no skills in performing complex patterns and paintings, then experts advise using a circular pattern. To execute it, draw diverging circles from the center of the surface. The shape of the parts does not really matter, the main thing is that small parts are closer to the center, and large ones are to the edges.
If the base is carefully prepared, mosaic installation will be ideal. Smooth, identical seams should be displayed over the entire surface. You can trim the parts with pliers. If the baseboard is attached to the wall, then a gap can be left between the wall and the tile.
An edge is fixed to the glue, if necessary. Then it is necessary to apply epoxy mixtures and latex mastics to the surface to protect against moisture. Expensive tiles can deteriorate quickly.
Mosaic worktops look expensive. These elements allow you to lay out the sink. Mosaic decoration will make any room much more comfortable.
Care
It is necessary not only to choose the right design, but also to become familiar with how to properly care for it. This affects the life and attractive appearance. Bathrooms with countertops are well maintained and tidy.
The features of care include the following:
- If there is a product made of natural stone, then it must be treated with impregnations that create a protective film. So the stone will not absorb water, which is especially important for the bathroom.
- With the glossy surface of the countertop, care will be simple. It is only necessary to treat it with a damp cloth. You can use a soap solution, but do not use abrasives that violate the integrity of the coating.
- Glass products are processed only with the help of special tools, since other solutions lead to the appearance of stains and stains.
- Wooden structures must be protected with special oil. They impregnate all surfaces with preliminary heating, and this procedure is performed for reliable protection.
- Particleboard and fiberboard products are difficult to protect from moisture, as they are resistant to moisture, therefore, after each drying, it is required to wipe them dry.
Thus, the care of the countertop is not complicated. It is important to use your own methods and care and protection measures to extend the life of the product.