Beyond the Basin: How to Create a Unique Bathroom
With the new year in sight, now is the perfect time to reinvest in your home. Making the decision to improve the overall look and feel of your property might feel daunting at first. However, with a level head, some careful planning and the right approach, there’s no reason that your dream designs can’t be brought to life. While redecorating your entire home might seem like an overwhelming task, starting with one room is much easier to manage. And what better place to start than in the bathroom?
There are many different ways that you can create a unique bathroom space that mirrors your personality, style and character. From changing out the paint colours to tiling the space, changing the fixtures or updating the lighting, there are countless things that you can do to bring life to your space. For example, one interesting trend right now is Terrazzo tiles which are proving popular in modern bathrooms. Can Terrazzo tiles help you to create a fresh and revitalised bathroom design? Is it possible to have a unique look in your bathroom without breaking your budget or dealing with messy grout? Consider your tastes, style and budget to figure out what the best way to move forward might be.
Let’s take a look at some useful tips to help you design a truly unique bathroom space that you can be proud of.
Why Terrazzo Is Proving Popular
Tiling a floor with ceramic or porcelain tiles means you need to use grout for sealing and connecting the different pieces. This process can be time-consuming and messy, though if the work is done correctly, the results can be awe-inspiring.
Though ceramic tiles come in at a lower upfront cost, Terrazzo pays for itself over time by giving you fewer headaches over the product's life. Terrazzo is durable and generally only needs minor repair or restoration work if installed correctly. This flooring material is composed of either marble chips or granite, combined with a concrete or epoxy resin mixture to create a unique look and feel every time. Homeowners can use different colours and texture chips to suit their design tastes, meaning the sky's the limit when it comes to creating a new Terrazzo mixture that is genuinely one of a kind.
Installation Suited to Your Use Case
Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, Terrazzo offers different installation methods based on your property's unique set of requirements. In most cases, cement and epoxy resin are the two primary bonding agents mating the tiling to your underlying floors. Resin-bonded Terrazzo typically does not require annual re-sealing. It can have a smooth glassy look if you so desire. Be aware the surface may offer a less "soft" feel as you walk on it. Just polish to your heart's content.
Cement bonded, while softer on the legs and feet, may require sealing over time. Also, there is a slight chance for cracks to appear over time, depending on climate and the amount of foot traffic expected in the installation area.
It’s also important to keep in mind that within both the cement or epoxy resin frameworks, you have each of the following to consider:
Monolithic - This single layer is up to a half inch of cement for bonding. The Terrazzo elements (glass chips, granite, marble, or combo) of your choosing are bonded to a smooth, finished bare cement floor.
Thin Set Epoxy
Rustic Look: Go for the well-seasoned look. This cement system requires a two-inch depressed slab. Still classy but not stuffy or pretentious. Think inland chic, durable, yet approachable.
Bonded: A half inch of sand and cement foundation are mixed, and then Terrazzo is added to hide the bonding while showing only the unique mix of Terrazzo pieces. Ultimate durability and elegance in one application using a 1.75-inch depressed slab.
Sand-Cushion: It also offers a half inch of cement, with the added visual aesthetic and strengthening of sand with wire embedded throughout for added durability. Perfect for a beach resort-style floor that pairs with island-style furniture.
Get That Unique Bathroom Finish That You’ve Been Looking For
Terrazzo has become popular with homeowners looking to create a unique aesthetic in their bathroom designs, and with good reason. Taking the information above into account, you can ensure that you create a unique, standout finish in your bathroom that you can enjoy for many years to come. It might take a little work, but for homeowners that are truly looking for a unique aesthetic, there is no better path to take.