Bathroom cork instead of tiles: why cork is better than tiles
People are increasingly choosing environmentally friendly materials for interior decoration. Some people think that cork is not suitable for the bathroom. Let's break stereotypes.
Today we will tell you about cork coverings (pros) in the bathroom and why it is better than tiles.
The cork has a number of advantages that arouse great interest in us, even despite the high cost. For 1 square meter you will have to pay from 500 rubles.
But the qualities of the material are truly unique. The cork is lightweight, resilient and warm. Excellent sound insulation is also a plus.
Scientists have establishedthat the cork can absorb electromagnetic radiation harmful to humans.
Main advantages
- Thermal insulation. It's nice to walk barefoot in the bathroom, unlike the tiles. No need to lay rugs.
- Natural material in the base is cork oak bark. There is no need to install underfloor heating, as is the case with tiles.
- Antistatic stopper. The material does not accumulate static electricity. Also dust does not accumulate on the surface. The coating is good and easy to maintain.
- Fire safety. The material slows down the combustion process, does not emit toxic substances. Does not support combustion.
- Water resistance. Blackness can be seen between the tiles after renovation. The glue plug does not bring so much hassle with cleaning and does not deform with constant contact with water. The cork tolerates temperature extremes, humidity, condensation, evaporation well.
- Cork is an antibacterial material, not to say about tiles. Mold and fungus often form on the tile.
By the way, the cork can be combined with mosaics, porcelain stoneware, tiles.
Minuses
Each building material has its own disadvantages. Cork has 2 drawbacks: cost and styling. Work should be done only during the warm season. The glue on which the tiles are glued with a sharp, unpleasant smell and you need to constantly ventilate the room.
Laying is done on a prepared concrete screed. The moisture content of the substrate should not be above 2%.
- There are cork wall panels with a multi-layer texture. Panel thickness from 2 to 8 mm.
- Sheet material. These include tiles, wall panels and other compositions.
- Rolled - in the form of wallpaper.
For gluing panels use acrylic or contact glue. The best bathroom flooring is adhesive floor cork. Castle planks will not work.
Don't be afraid to use moisture resistant cork in your bathroom.
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