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A modern, affordable and original facing material – mirror tiles, has versatility and has a wide assortment. For the design of the ceiling, mirror panels will be an excellent solution, and for wall cladding, decorative mirror tiles are suitable, which are easy to fit and can be replaced in case of damage or defect.
Ceiling mirrored tiles are a modern classic, which is used to decorate both non-residential premises, for example, bars, restaurants and cafes, and apartments, where the ceiling of a bathroom, bedroom or living room can be mirrored. The mirror surface transforms any room: – makes small rooms visually higher; – creates the effect of an additional floor; – enhances artificial illumination; – adds more light to the room; – creates a feeling of spaciousness.
Today on the building materials market there are several varieties of mirrored ceiling tiles: – glossy; – fragmentary matte; – tinted; – with drawing; – white and colored; – reflective; – with natural mirrors.
As for the fastening of mirror panels to the ceiling, an adhesive solution is most often used here, with which the tiles are fixed to the ceiling. To make the edges of the mirror panels look aesthetically pleasing, they are decorated with chamfers and special facets. At the same time, the appearance of the ceiling resembles a mosaic.
It should be noted that the mirror ceiling tile has other advantages, namely: – functionality; – moisture resistance; – quick and easy installation.
In addition, the mirrored ceiling fills the room with light and volume, gives the interior a special aesthetics, solemnity and a festive look. The mirror surface does not require any special maintenance. By wiping the ceiling from time to time with a dry cloth, you will keep the original look and shine of the mirrors for a long time. Stubborn dirt on the ceiling can be removed with any window cleaner.
Mirror ceiling tiles are good for decorating the interior of bathrooms, small living rooms or large rooms. At the same time, a good design move is to use mirror tiles as an additional decorative element in the form of separate inserts.
The characteristics of this ceiling material allow for a long time to preserve the original appearance of the mirrors, which do not fade or fade. In addition, the ceiling can be tiled both vertically and horizontally, making it possible to install any type of luminaire. And also, using tiles of different colors, you can create an original and unique design that will make the room aesthetic and spacious. Decorating the ceiling interior with mirror tiles is not only easy, but also very unusual.
To glue mirror tiles to uneven concrete surfaces, you must first sew up the ceiling with plasterboard or moisture-resistant plywood. Moreover, you do not need to putty either cardboard or plywood.
Mirror tiles also look stylish and sophisticated in wall cladding. At the same time, it is best to use ceramic parquet for decorating the floor. The combination of mirrors with ceramics, according to experts, is the most advantageous. It allows you to create a harmonious and holistic interior. It is worth noting that a wall decorated with mirrored tiles will change the interior of the bathroom and, thanks to the optical heterogeneity, the mirrored surface will help to hide flaws.
A bathroom with walls lined with mirror tiles has a number of advantages. The fact is that a mirror, as a facing material, is: – incombustibility, – durability, – ease of maintenance, – resistance to certain aggressive substances.
But of the main disadvantages of this facing material, only one is known: over time, the surface of the mirrors tends to darken. But this can only happen in the case of poor supply and exhaust ventilation in the bathroom.
In addition, the installation process for mirror tiles is slightly different from ceramic wall cladding. The fact is that most often the back of the material has a smooth surface. Therefore, before laying the tiles, it needs to be slightly roughened. This must be done with coarse sand, which must be sprinkled on the back of the tiles, pre-lubricated with silicone. It is required to lay mirror tiles on a thin layer of cement-sand mortar, pressing with a soft cloth. Please note that if acid is a part of liquid nails, then it can provoke the appearance of dark spots on the mirror surface. After completing the installation process, the surface of the walls should be polished with a soft cloth. This will give the mirrors a special shine and charm.
For interior decoration, mirror tiles have been used since time immemorial. But only very recently has it been possible to set up production in such a way as to make available the individual production of material.
A bold design solution – to use mirror tiles to decorate the interior of the kitchen
Mirror tiles for decorating walls and ceilings are an original solution that helps to easily expand the “horizons” of a small room. It is the excellent performance properties that make the mirror tiles the most popular finishing material for the decoration of any residential or non-residential premises. And thanks to modern technologies, you can place an order for the purchase of tiles in any city, be it Moscow or Podolsk.
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