When choosing a facing material for home decoration, many people prefer tiles. Being a unique raw material with a maximum of decorative possibilities, it has a number of advantages over other finishing materials. As for the dimensions of the products, varieties of 20 x 30 cm are in great demand.
We will understand their features, practical characteristics and modern application in decorating space.
Features and Benefits
The tile size 20 x 30 cm is the most popular for several reasons:
- provides for cutting with a classic tile cutter and even a glass cutter;
- optimal dimensions of products save time for laying;
- due to the low weight of the products, the procedure for pasting the surface is simplified;
- such material is less likely to chip and break, which allows you to minimize the amount of residue after installation;
- this type of raw material is found in any collection of modern brands;
- such material implies the presence of options for combination;
- the simplicity of the installation process eliminates the need to attract outside specialists.
Wall tiles can be laid vertically and horizontally … This allows you to visually increase the width or height of the walls in accordance with the design idea.
It is also allowed to combine the direction of the fragments at the same time. For example, a niche can be highlighted by laying the tiles horizontally.
The features of this cladding are made up of its advantages and disadvantages.
Let's consider the main advantages:
- This material is safe. There are no harmful substances in its composition, therefore, during operation, it will not have a negative impact on the health of households. The biological purity of a tile depends solely on the degree of its contamination. It has been scientifically proven that mold fungi and pathogenic bacteria do not take root on such a surface. Caring for it is quite simple: simply wipe the cladding with a damp sponge.
- This finish is characterized by a variety of textures. In addition to the fact that it is glossy and matte, manufacturers produce varieties with a relief.
- The collections presented by the brands for sale differ in a wide range of shades, which allows you to choose the finish to match the furniture or decor.
- Such a tile is a versatile material that is appropriate for finishing styles in various directions. With the right choice, it can be used to decorate surfaces of classic, modern, ethnic and vintage designs.
- This parameter allows you to use tiles in different rooms. It can be used to decorate not only the surfaces of the bathroom, toilet and hallway. With a creative approach to interior design, it will be appropriate in the corridor, kitchen, living room, as well as on the loggia or balcony.
- The size allows you to combine material of different textures and shades, which is especially convenient when composing compositions with the addition of borders.
Characteristics
Consider the main characteristics of products in 20 x 30 cm format:
- Depending on the type of material, the tiles have different thicknesses and levels of maximum permissible load. The thickness of the wall cladding tiles varies from 5 to 9 mm. It is important to remember that wall tiles cannot be used for floor finishing, as their permissible weight load is much lower.
- This finish is fireproof. Its structure does not react to temperature changes, however, the material has a clear classification for interior work.
- With proper installation with preliminary surface preparation, this material can decorate walls for 15 - 20 years or more.
- Tiles with this size have small seams; when processing them with a special composition, you can not be afraid that they will cause a decrease in service life.
- The surface of the material can be glazed or unglazed. The presence of a protective layer increases the thickness and weight of the tiles, corresponding to GOST. Facing 1 square meter of wall with ceramic tiles weighs approximately 12-13 kg (the weight of 1 square meter of floor tiles is approximately 16 kg).
- Wall tiles 20 x 30 cm are not rubbed off by abrasive substances. At the same time, the intensity of the shades does not change during the entire time while it is on the surface.
- Finishes can imitate other materials, including different types of wood, stone, marble chips, natural leather and textiles.
disadvantages
Despite the many advantages, tiles measuring 20 x 30 cm are not without drawbacks. This material is cold. It is not capable of insulating walls, therefore, it is not recommended to trim most of the home with such material. This can make rooms look cold not only visually.
An important point is the careful preparation of the base. Many people recognize the disadvantage of the need for perfect leveling of the surface for laying. Any bumps will vary in level.
In addition, it is not easy to dismantle such a sheathing material. Therefore, if you suddenly want to decorate the surface with a new trendy color, you may face difficulties.
Low-quality products sometimes cannot withstand extreme temperatures and other factors that affect the quality of the coating, therefore, it is worth purchasing material exclusively from trusted manufacturers in stores with a good reputation.
Also, this size can not always be matched to the floor tile finish. You cannot use tiles for the floor., and the discrepancy between the joints of tiles of different sizes can visually spoil the appearance of the cladding. Therefore, the calculation and selection of both wall and floor tiles is very difficult.
Payment
Buying cladding "by eye" can lead to a shortage or a large surplus of products. In order not to overpay for the material, which, after finishing work, will gather dust in the pantry, the required number of fragments is calculated before buying.
A feature of the method is the fact that the tiles are not counted by the piece, but measured in square meters.
To do this, calculate the area of one fragment 20 x 30 cm according to the algorithm:
- centimeters are converted into meters: 20 cm = 0.2 m, 30 cm = 0.3 m;
- the length is multiplied by the width: 0.2 x 0.3 = 0.06 m;
- divide 1 sq. m per S one tile: 1 / 0.06 = 16.66 m ≈ 17 pieces.
Thus, for 1 sq. m of surface will require 17 whole fragments. Knowing the total area of finishing work, it remains to substitute the required number instead of one.
For example, if the cladding area is 6 sq. m, then the calculation will be as follows: 6 / 0.06 = 100 pieces.
This calculation assumes the absence of marriage.… However, it is not uncommon for tiles to break during transportation or during operation (for example, due to improper cutting). Therefore, regardless of the required volume, an additional 10% is always added to it … This will save you from a possible shortage of facing raw materials and will allow, in case of adjustment, to replace the broken part.
How many are in the box?
The packaging of each specific brand has its own standards. Usually companies try not to overload boxes with a weight load, therefore the number of ceramic dies 200 x 300 mm in a package is divided into 2 rows.
In total, no more than 24 pieces are usually put in a box. fragments of a given size … On average, this amount is enough for laying 1.5 sq. m. The weight of the package is about 17 kg. If the tile is coated with glaze, the weight of such a package will be greater.
Interior use
The tile size 20 x 30 cm is convenient for finishing different surfaces.
- In the kitchen, such a material can be used to lay out an “apron” by including contrasting fragments of a kitchen or geometric theme in the cladding.
- In the living room or kitchen, wall tiles can be used to decorate a fireplace ledge, choosing its shade in the same color scheme as the tone of the interior composition.
- The accent tile on the wall, highlighting the dining area, will look original.
- In the bathroom, you can add standard single-tone floor tiles to the wall tiles measuring 20 x 30 cm. This is the only place in the house where the abundance of such material looks appropriate. As a rule, serial material has accent inserts that do not overload the composition of the picture.
- For the hallway, you can choose a practical option with an imitation of a wood texture. Due to the roughness and matte surface, this finish will look very stylish.
- If the layout is open, it makes sense to use different finishing materials in color and texture for two areas of different functionality. For example, you can highlight the cooking area and the dining area. These places need daily cleaning.
How to correctly and quickly lay tiles in the bathroom, see the video below.
Color solutions
Today, the color palette of tile shades for walls measuring 20 x 30 cm is diverse. Her choice is based on the purpose of the premises and the taste preferences of the owners of the house.
For the kitchen, there are textured varieties in beige, coffee, pinkish and peach tones. The colors of the lining for the bathroom adhere mainly to the marine theme, although today, in addition to blue and blue-green tones, in the decoration of the panels and walls of these rooms, you can find milk-chocolate, cream-pink, emerald green and monochrome options.
How to choose?
When choosing a 20 x 30 cm tile for wall decoration, several factors should be taken into account:
- The color of the cladding should not "interrupt" the interior composition … It is important that it softly sets off bright contrasts.
- Do not rely on the color of the wallpaper, because they are often changed. The shade of the cladding should match any wall background.
- Do not overload the coating with a large patternif the room is small. This can visually make it even more cramped.
- Choosing material with colored inserts, think carefully about the design. An unsuccessful arrangement of the pattern can visually skew the wall on which the cladding is made.
- Purchase a high quality product (This is evidenced by the red mark on the package). This material is practical and durable.
- Do not match the color of the cladding material "imitating wood", if there are many such shades in the room. Otherwise, you can get the effect of a bathhouse.
- Do not use brightly colored tilesif the furniture is made in rich colors.