How to choose a tile border?

Recently, manufacturers of a tile collection or include in its composition of decorative panels and borders. This is certainly convenient, but if you don’t want to limit your ideas about interior design to any framework, there is always a curb tile on sale that is sold separately, so you can create your own unique and original design in any room.

The right choice of decor for the tile will be the defining element of high-quality and beautiful repair. The border is a universal link in any place where tile is applicable. Due to its presence, the interior and decoration of the tile surface, regardless of the type of room, will have a concise and complete look.

In addition, this element acts as a decorative component,which is a kind of separating when zoning certain parts of the surface, which is laid out tile. Very often the border is just for decoration.

The borders in the collections of ceramic tiles are represented by the following options: a border pencil, which is a narrow strip of the same color, and a narrow product or a wide element. As a rule, the latter is produced with a characteristic pattern. In the collections of floor tiles, it has a mosaic shape.

According to the traditional technology of installation Border laid on the wall parallel to the floor surface in the middle of the wall or on top of the ceiling. On the floor, the element fits around the perimeter of the room, thereby emphasizing the space in the room.

There are options for laying when the curb is located at the edges of the furniture, in window or door openings either along the top of the bathroom or along the hood.

For a tile, such an element as a border will be not only decoration, but also as a spectacular option for fringing the mirror in the bathroom.

Angular type of curb is used on the surface of the tile to seal the seams. The element has a large color gamut, mainly produced with a pattern and a relief texture. Most often, this model of a border is produced in a universal form and therefore is compatible with any basis, and the method of attachment implies installation both on the material and under it.

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Through the use of borders, you can achieve a certain decorative effect.

As mentioned above, borders can be divided into three types:

• Pencil. It is a thin and convex strip. This variety is represented in a large variety of textures on the outside of the product. Such pencil borders are used to seal small gaps. Designers opt for this type of ceramic border in the event that you want to visually divide the room, as well as using it as an attractive decor for framing large mirrors.

• Angle type. The most demanded product, since its scope of application consists in sealing the seams having average sizes.The element is available in a wide range of colors, it can have a pattern on the surface. The texture of the corner curbs are smooth or embossed. Very often sold with tiles.

• Ceramic corner for bathrooms - frieze. It is made in the form of a tile, but below with a characteristic influx, due to which the joint between the products is hidden. Such curb tile is not widely used.

If you want to adhere to one style in the interior, the choice of border will depend on it. There are several main areas:

• Provence;

• classic;

• modern;

• minimalism;

• country music

Borders can be made of a variety of materials. Borders can also be classified according to the type of surface for which they will be used:

• metal;
• glass;
• plastic;
• mirror;
• from an artificial stone;
• from a natural stone;
• ceramic;
• acrylic;
• self-adhesive.

The use of decorative metal elements will help to emphasize the modernity and high-tech design of the room, as well as the richness of the interior and good taste. Metal borders for tiles are made of steel or aluminum.Only moisture-proof raw materials are used, which do not deteriorate due to various aggressive effects of substances, including chemical treatment.

Glass borders are very original, complement the interior and the overall design of the room. Such a frieze is much thinner than a tile, but it can be painted in absolutely any color or shade, so it will fit every collection.

The plastic border is imperceptible, but a very important element in the course of wall finishing in rooms such as a bathroom. PVC product has an important function - sealing the distance between the wall and the bathroom. However, without quality glue and sealant, the border, of course, has only a decorative meaning. Now self-adhesive options of borders for a bathroom are issued, for such products the most even basis is important.

Mirror ceilings or walls in the premises for various purposes now is no surprise.Previously, it was the prerogative of hotels, gyms and dance classes. Today, this decor is also often found in apartments and private cottages. Mirrors are able to expand the space, and mirrored borders help to make the decoration complete so that the panel looks appropriate, for example, when combined on the surface with other materials.

Products from an artificial stone are the most presentable and magnificent among all range of borders. Products can imitate various natural materials, perfectly combined in the interior with different textures or reliefs, in general-purpose premises, apartments and houses.

Ceramic frieze is the most ecologically safe product. Among the advantages of this material, you can also highlight the durability, sophistication, moisture resistance, heat resistance.

Acrylic products also have good indicators regarding the environmental friendliness of the material used in its creation.A bath and a border of this material together will represent a holistic design that is guaranteed to decorate the room and its interior.

The self-adhesive border represents a tape which differs in flexibility and low cost.

The color scale of products will allow to satisfy desires of each buyer. Universal colors are gold or white.

The range of color variety is presented in two directions:

1. bright tones that will emit energy;
2. cool colors that give peace and tranquility.

Products can have a variety of sizes depending on the collection of tiles, as well as the size of the elements. Important in this matter is the fact of what material is made products. Based on these factors, borders can be of such sizes:

• products made of ceramics– are made from 20 to 60 centimeters in length;
• Glass products are made up to 60 centimeters in length, however, there is the option of ordering individual sizes;
• self-adhesive curbs have a length of 3.2-3.5 meters with a width of 2-6 centimeters. For example, the glass curbs of the manufacturer Ceramika Konskie have a thickness of 8 mm, as well as dimensions 2.3x40 cm, 2.3x50 cm, 2.3x60 cm.

When you decorate the kitchen, bathroom or decorating any other room, be it a toilet or a swimming pool, every little thing is of paramount importance. For example, if the bathroom or sink is made of acrylic, then the border for it should be selected from a similar material, although the option of acquiring a ceramic element for sealing and decor will also be acceptable, but only when the walls are decorated with the same ceramics.

The decor of light tile surfaces can be emphasized by decorating the borders with black color or dark shades of the base color. A bright inserts made of a border, with a horizontal or vertical mount can make the interior more colorful, so limit yourself in the color palette of products is not worth it.

Also, when choosing curbs, it will be useful to determine the exact amount of material required.Conducting such a calculation will allow you to save time and avoid unnecessary spending of money.

See below for details on how to choose a bathroom curb.

The use of borders in the decoration will give the interior a highlight, luxury and originality. However, it is very important to think over everything to the smallest detail.

Contrast in the interior will be a very interesting solution, for example, if the ceiling is light and the rest of the surfaces are dark with rich and expressive edging in gold color.

An interesting solution would be the use of vegetable motifs, especially in the kitchen. Young sprouts, green stems and beautiful butterflies will become an ornament and enliven the interior, which will please the eye at any time of the year with bright colors of summer or golden autumn.

Borders made of artificial stone in the bathroom or in any other room are very beautiful and durable, their cost is low, and the colors and patterns of the table top, sink or floor will create an excellent imitation of natural surfaces.

Any idea in the decor of the room can be easily realized with the help of small elements for decoration,which in a competent combination with other materials will become faithful helpers and good performers. Border for tiles - a vivid example.