Ceramic and porcelain stoneware tiles and wall coverings for the bathroom

The variety of bathroom tiles makes it possible to create different styles and settings as desired, also depending on the area to be covered.

Porcelain stoneware and ceramic represent a practical and hygienic solution for a space used every day: it resists humidity and is easy to clean, with surfaces and effects that allow for the interpretation of very different styles.

In some collections, technology Puro Marazzi Antibacterial is also available, which adds to the characteristics of ceramic surfaces a specific antibacterial protection.

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In bathroom design, floor and walls have different functions, but together they contribute to the perception of the space. The choice of surface, size and finish defines both practical use and the aesthetic character of the room.

Floor, walls, washbasin area and shower have different requirements and can be designed in continuity or by combining different surfaces, colors and sizes. Even before the aesthetic effect, it is useful to consider the size of the space, presence of water, usage patterns and desired final result.

For the floor it is important to choose products expressly suitable for floor installation and to carefully evaluate the characteristics of the surface, especially in areas most exposed to water.

The Marazzi collections dedicated to wall coverings also include thin solutions and surfaces with a handcrafted aesthetic from the Crogiolo line. Collections like Crea make it possible to create textured and three-dimensional walls, Boiserie interprets the wood effect also through vertical installation, while Lume introduces color and brightness to surfaces.

Both size and finish influence the perception of the room. Large slabs create surfaces with a more continuous look and a visually reduced presence of grout lines, while small sizes and mosaic can be included in the project as a functional and decorative element, to enhance niches, accent walls or details in the shower area.

The choice between glossy and matt surfaces for the bathroom depends on the desired effect: the former reflect light more, the latter give a softer and more textured look.

Floor and walls can be coordinated with the same collection or through a mix&match of effects, colors and different textures. Combinations like Grande Stone Look, Boiserie and Mystone Limestone or Resin and Luz show how different materials can create a consistent project; for the floor, collections like Nobilis and Mystone Pietra di Sicilia respectively imitate the wood effect and the stone effect.

The effect chosen for the floor helps define the atmosphere of the bathroom and the harmony with walls, sanitary fixtures, furniture and adjacent rooms.

For a space exposed to water, it is still important to identify, within the chosen collection, the surface most suitable for the specific intended use.

The marble-effect porcelain stoneware brings into the bathroom veins, graphic depth and brightness inspired by natural marble, creating surfaces with a refined character.

Allmarble, for example, interprets different varieties of marble in porcelain stoneware and allows for coordinated floor and wall design.

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The stone-effect porcelain stoneware allows you to create spaces characterized by natural textures, balanced shades and a strong material presence.

Mystone Pietra di Sicilia and Mystone Tivoli propose different interpretations of stone and can be used to create a uniform floor or coordinated surfaces between floor and wall.

The wood-effect porcelain stoneware brings the visual warmth of wood essences into the bathroom through a ceramic surface suitable for everyday use.

It is a particularly interesting solution when the bathroom is connected to the bedroom or living area and you want to maintain visual continuity between rooms without necessarily using natural wood in an area characterized by the presence of humidity and water.

Collections like Nobilis and Vero interpret different essences, tones and graphics and can be combined with stone, marble, resin-effect wall coverings or with colored surfaces.

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The resin-effect surfaces allow you to create visually uniform spaces, characterized by soft colors and an essential material.

A collection like Resin can be used for a contemporary bathroom and coordinated with wall coverings in the same tone or with more decorative surfaces.

Color can also become the main feature: chromatic collections like Lume allow you to introduce bright surfaces and bolder shades on walls, niches and specific portions of the bathroom, creating a contrast with more uniform floors.

Large size porcelain stoneware slabs allow for the design of floors and walls with extensive surfaces and reduced presence of grout lines, enhancing the continuity of material effects.

The same collection can be used, when suitable for both purposes, to coordinate floor and wall covering and achieve a uniform-looking bathroom. 

• Grande Marble Look interprets different marbles through large slabs that highlight veins and graphic depth, with solutions also enhanced by 3D Ink technology;
• Grande Stone Look brings the aesthetics of stone to large surfaces, allowing you to create floors and walls with a textured and continuous character;
• Grande Resin Look, on the other hand, develops the resin effect with large slabs to obtain uniform surfaces and a contemporary language.

The size and placement of slabs must always be evaluated considering the geometry of the room, location of sanitary fixtures and systems, necessary cuts and installation scheme, together with designers and qualified installers.

Hygiene and ease of maintenance are key aspects in the design of bathroom surfaces, both in residential and in public spaces.

For designs where you want to integrate an additional hygiene feature, discover Marazzi surfaces with Puro Marazzi Antibacterial technology. Among these, the first was Carácter, which offers solutions for floor and wall covering

The shower is an integral part of the bathroom project and can be covered in continuity with the rest of the room or become a more distinctive area.

Using the same collection on multiple surfaces allows you to create a coordinated effect between floor, walls and shower. Alternatively, the mix&match between porcelain stoneware, Thin Wall Coverings, Wall Coverings and Crogiolo collections allows you to highlight the shower area through color, texture, small size or decorative reliefs.

In the case of a walk-in shower, particular attention must be paid to the surface chosen for the walkable area: it is necessary to check that the product and its finish are suitable for that specific intended use.

For more complex designs, the large slabs The Top can also be considered for washbasin tops and custom furniture elements, helping to create a material language coordinated with the other bathroom surfaces.

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In many renovations, it is possible to consider installing a new floor over the existing one, avoiding the complete demolition of the surface. Feasibility must be evaluated case by case, with a qualified installer.

A modern bathroom can be interpreted through many different effects. Find the right inspiration by reading our guide dedicated to ideas for tiling a modern bathroom.

For tiling a small bathroom it is important to consider size, color, grout layout and continuity between surfaces.