One of the most fashionable coatings for a bathroom is polished cement.
Types of wall coverings for bathrooms.
Vinyl coated wallpaper is one of the better options for bathroom walls in terms of functionality all paper coverings will degrade in the moist environment.
Paint is the least expensive covering for bathroom walls and ceilings and it s the most easily changed for cosmetic makeovers.
Besides choosing a color you ll need to settle on a finish type from flat to high gloss.
And many can be applied using liquid starch which means they can be pulled.
It is a perfect material for designing shower walls without tiles thanks to its impermeability and excellent adhesion.
So stone needs a little more maintenance than other styles of tile.
The aquatech pvc wet wall panels are good value as they re sold in packs of 2 and are perfect for waterproofing a piece of wall the size of your shower cubicle.
The nice thing about these waterproof walls is that they not only are super easy to install yourself but also feature built in shelves.
View example pvc products here and here.
Dpi decorative panels international 3 16 in.
Brands to look out for include basix and splashpanel both from the showerwall stable aquatech and the essential range from frontline bathrooms.
Again laminate is another type of bathroom wall that can be purchased as a single sheet or as tiles and it is very popular.
But if 100 percent vinyl wallpaper makes you think of a hotel think again.
Paintable white bead hardboard wainscoting panel 5 pack 53 33 sq.
From shirting à la miles redd s new office to fuzzy velvet fabric wall coverings can be some of the most luxurious.
Vinyl wallpaper has grown up and become sophisticated.
Natural stone is more porous than the other types of wall covering so stone tiles require sealing to prevent grime getting into the grain of the stone.