When it comes to designing a stylish bathroom, we generally pay particular attention to the hand-washing basin, the vanity unit and the shower area. However, the choice of sanitaryware is just as important as the other elements. Opting for a wall-hung toilet will modernise your bathroom. To make your toilets more attractive, you can opt for tiling around the toilet.
In the rest of this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to make the right choice.
The benefits of a wall-hung WC
Hung on the wall, the wall-hung toilet has an airy style and seems to float in the air. Thanks to its cladding and wall-mounting system, it adds a touch of elegance and modernity to the bathroom. What’s more, all the technical aspects of the plumbing and the structure of the waste, such as the flush and the pipes, are invisible.
The fact that the pipes disappear under a casing makes the wall-hung WC both practical and stylish. Only the bowl remains visible, with its compact appearance. This is a must for visually enlarging your bathroom and clearing out the clutter. It’s an undeniable asset when it comes to fitting out small bathrooms.
What’s more, wall-hung toilets blend in perfectly with any décor and style, thanks to their clean lines. What’s more, the maintenance of these WC models is much simpler than that of conventional models with their bulky pipes and bowl base. With a wall-hung WC, the floor is clear. As a result, it’s easier and simpler to mop the floor. The absence of a visible water tank forming cramped nooks and crannies prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt.
Why use tiles around a wall-hung WC?
Tiling around a wall-hung WC offers a wide range of advantages.
Good resistance and perfect watertightness
Like all wet rooms in the house (kitchen, shower room, etc.), the bathroom needs watertight wall and floor coverings to protect equipment from splashes of water. Tiling is a good solution. The tiles must be hard-wearing enough to withstand the temperature variations in the room. This will ensure that the tiles do not swell or crack.
A hygienic solution
Cleanliness and good hygiene are very important in toilets. By tiling around the wall-hung WC, you prevent dirt from getting trapped in nooks and crannies and on surfaces. What’s more, stains are easy to remove, preventing the proliferation of bacteria in your bathrooms.
A little vinegar and bicarbonate of soda and you’re done. Your tiles will regain their shine and lustre. However, it’s a good idea to avoid porous textures, as they don’t tolerate chemical cleaning products.
A decorative touch
Your shower room also deserves to be well laid out and elegantly decorated. Tiling around the wall-hung WC helps you create a bespoke ambience for this often overlooked room. The decorative variety offered by this type of tiling allows you to make your toilet very attractive.
Criteria for choosing tiles for a wall-hung WC
When it comes to installing WC tiles in your bathroom, the choice is difficult because of the wide variety of materials, decorative patterns and tile sizes available. But if you want to select a covering that’s right for your bathroom, you need to take a number of parameters into account. The variables that come into play when choosing tiles for a wall-hung WC include
The size of the room
If your bathroom is small, avoid making it visually cluttered. In this case, it’s a good idea to opt for bright, light colours that will add volume, without having to settle for white ceramic tiles. Pastel colours are very much in vogue, and are prized for the soft ambience they create in your bathroom.
You can be a little more daring if your room is large. Matt black would be an excellent option here, offering a modern, minimalist look. If you want to make the room more harmonious, you can use the same tiles on the walls and floor.
Sturdiness and resistance
In the bathroom, you should choose tiles that are robust and can withstand the humidity in the room. It should also be low-porosity and waterproof. You should also choose a variety that is easy to maintain. For all these practical and hygienic reasons, you can opt for metallised or coloured glass, enamelled stoneware, porcelain stoneware… But mosaic should be avoided because it is difficult to clean due to its many joints, which clog up very quickly.
Style
When it comes to covering your bathroom, there are many choices. All you have to do is choose the style that suits your taste.
Porcelain stoneware
In black or grey, this variety is ideal if you want to bring a modern style to your washroom. In white or light wood imitation, porcelain stoneware is an excellent choice for a Scandinavian decor.
Terracotta or terracotta tiles
Choose this alternative if you’re dreaming of a rustic touch in your washroom. Choose hexagonal tiles for a more trendy room.
Earthenware
This is the choice for those looking for a Provençal style. With these decorative strips, you’ll be able to add a decorative touch to your bathroom without breaking the bank or undertaking major works.
Natural stone tiles
Whether marble, basalt, granite or limestone, this type of tiling adds a natural touch and a mineral atmosphere to your bathroom.
