Onyx in the interior of the bathroom. Onyx cladding of walls and onyx finishing of floors. Finishing an accent wall in the living room with light slate

This puzzle our technologist/foreman got it “through an acquaintance” from his friend, a designer, who talked about the renovation of this house more than once even before our work began. It was here that the plywood was expertly laid under, we have already talked about this.
It was useless to fight their local construction commander at that time until other builders entered the site.

The problem started with that the pioneering repairmen raised the inlet sewerage system 14 cm from the floor, therefore, the water does not go up, and the bathtub should be located above the level of the sewerage system. Everything would be fine if it weren’t for the fact that initially a very deep bathtub was bought there. The masters decided to get out of this situation in the following way - to strongly raise the podium under the bathtub (the bathtub was built into brickwork). When these works were done, and the onyx was somehow laid, the hostess came and asked: “How can I get into the bath?” “And we’ll give you a step up,” she received the answer. And here it doesn’t seem so scary, but the step could only have turned out in one way - next to front door, so she would stand in the most inconvenient place. In principle, the guys could offer and place a chair - you can easily climb up on it and then dive into the bath, and when it is not needed, you can remove it - a universal step in their spirit. The owner didn’t like the idea of ​​a step and decided to accept the fact that she couldn’t put a deep bath there. Started looking new bath. For some reason they found bath 180 long, although the distance between the walls was 176. The most interesting thing is that it was impossible to move the walls apart, since the onyx had already been laid. What to do? Where to put 4 centimeters from the bathtub? And how to lower the podium without breaking everything? The history of the appearance of this oval acrylic 180 cm bathtub has already faded in memory, so to answer the question “Why exactly this?” It won't work now. But the task at that time was difficult, given all the skill with which that previous group of people worked.

As a result, this puzzle went to our technologist/foreman “through an acquaintance.”
It was necessary to take into account all the circumstances and restrictions: there were water pipes in the walls, there was no more onyx, the owner would not survive the new bathroom renovation, and no one was going to buy a new bathtub - especially since there were already 2 pieces on the property that the owner of the house did not like. In this situation, only one thought came to mind - cut off the bathtub!

Someone will laugh, someone will think badly, but this will not solve the problem - it was necessary to finish renovating the bathroom.

We all know that there are no unsolvable problems! Cut - so cut. It is important to do this more competently, since there is only one way out.

Since the bath was oval, then cutting in a straight line is complete blasphemy. This means you need to cut along the radius. First, everything was agreed upon with the owner of the house, and she agreed. In the end, everything was done: the podium was cut off by 15 centimeters, the recess for the new bathtub was expanded, and the bathtub was cut off. The photographs show this very process. After cutting, the edges of the bathtub were sanded and made smoother (this result is not shown in the photo).

Also, if you pay attention to the stone itself, you will notice that it is damaged - onyx has acquired dark shade, this happened due to the use of simple tile adhesive; the grayness from it was absorbed by the stone. And if you look at the veins of the stone, it becomes clear that it was installed “anyhow.” Although, if you consider that the local tiler charged 500 re. per square meter, the result is not surprising.

More often, semiprecious stone onyx is found in jewelry, wristwatch and decorative items. But the gem is very original and looks beautiful in the interior. He is able to make the space luxurious and solid. How to do this correctly and what you should know before using onyx in the interior?

King of fancy patterns

Onyx sink

Beauty created by nature

A distinctive feature of an onyx wall is its ability to transmit light, which is characteristic of not many rocks natural stone.

And considering that onyx has bright color and unusual natural patterns, onyx walls equipped with lighting create a stunning effect. Each onyx tile is unique in its own way. The designs on the stone are so exclusive and ornate that it can easily be combined to create real abstract wall art works. An onyx wall allows you to bring a touch of nobility and sophistication to the room.

Due to the significant density of the stone, walls made of it are absolutely not afraid of moisture. It is worth noting that completely onyx walls are only appropriate in the bathroom. In rooms such as a bedroom, office, living room or hallway, it is best to use natural stone as an accent element, therefore optimal solution Only one of the walls of the room will be covered.

Laying walls with onyx

An onyx wall can be made with onyx facing tiles or using slabs (or slabs), which are large format slabs. The main sizes of onyx tiles are 305x305 mm, 400x400 mm, 300x600 mm, and 600x600 mm, with a thickness of 10 to 30 mm. The sizes of onyx slabs for walls are up to 2000x3000 mm and 20 or 30 mm thick. To decorate walls, fireplace portals and niches, tiles characterized by high decorative qualities. But to create walls, partitions and panels from backlit onyx, it is advisable to use solid onyx slabs, as they minimize the number of seams, showing the integrity and beauty of the stone pattern.

Textured processing of onyx walls

For onyx walls, polished and polished stone surface textures are most often used. The latter is characterized by the presence of a mirror-like shine with a clear reflective effect. The polished surface of the onyx wall cladding perfectly reveals the pattern of the stone and advantageously emphasizes its shade. As for the polished texture, we are also talking about a smooth but matte surface without a mirror shine, but also clearly expressing the pattern of the stone. In any case, for any purpose of the designer’s plan, an onyx wall, especially in combination with lighting − original solution, which will become an interesting accent to any interior.

Prices for onyx walls

Many people believe that prices for onyx walls are very expensive. On average, the prices of onyx walls are actually higher than if they were made of marble, granite or other stone, but these costs are worth it, because onyx is a semi-precious stone, and such walls will last for decades, which means it’s worth thinking about It won't be long before the repairs are done. The price for onyx walls is calculated based on the cost of the selected type of onyx, the area of ​​the finishing surface and the cost of installing onyx walls. Prices for installation of onyx walls and onyx itself are listed below:

Onyx is one of the quite expensive, but no less popular finishing materials modern construction market. Striking true esthete With the charm of its appearance, it becomes a decoration of the walls and floors of famous museums, galleries and houses of high-ranking persons. Sardonyx (a type of onyx recognizable by its brown or white stripes), attractive with its naivety, carnelian, burning with passion, or chalcedony creating harmony in design are the best examples natural stone for interior decoration.

Onyx wall decoration - a fusion of beauty and quality

One of the favorite finishing options of creative designers is onyx walls. Made from standard slabs, they amaze with their aesthetic and practical properties. The low percentage of water absorption, combined with the internal illumination built into the translucent material, reveals to the world an amazing design with a glow that is mesmerizing in its beauty. This design move quite often serves as the basis for creating one-of-a-kind stained glass windows and panels. Originally filling the wall space, they look rich only in the absence of stains and darkening.

The health benefits of onyx cannot be ignored. Literally absorbing negative energy, he can become an ideal example for interior decoration onyx walls of creative people striving for a dizzying career. By creating a favorable environment in the room, it contributes to the development of the gift of eloquence, determination and inspiration.

Finishing floors with onyx is original and unique

One of traditional options The use of this natural material is the organization and design of the floor. Distinguished by its high aesthetic properties and attractive physico-chemical characteristics, it is a profitable investment Money for a year. Just imagine that the floor is made of interior decoration Onyx flooring will decorate your dining room or living room! Such depth and variability of color shade, exclusivity of design and unique lighting effects cannot be produced by any artificial analogue. Ideally matched with wood covering, it will soon become one of the most popular methods of interior upgrade.

Laying onyx

Onyx, like other natural stone, can be laid facing slabs various standard sizes. Most common sizes facing tiles from onyx these are 305x305 mm, 300x600 mm and 600x600 mm; less often, onyx finishing is done with slabs of other, larger sizes. Onyx slab finishing large sizes(slabs) looks especially beautiful, since with such finishing all the beauty of the stone pattern is visible:

cladding with onyx slabs cladding with onyx tiles

Onyx finishing, prices:

The price for onyx cladding is calculated individually, and primarily depends on the cost of the selected type of material and the area of ​​the finishing surface. and cost facing works according to the production indicated in the table below.

Our company "RiEl-Stone" produces onyx finishing on professional level. As direct suppliers of high-quality raw materials from the manufacturer, we sell natural material incredibly low prices(10 - 12% cheaper than competitors). Each slab presented in our product catalog is an undeniably valuable product, characterized by a unique texture, high strength and durability. The mineral, environmentally friendly in all respects, is an excellent material for creating the most incredible designer interior image.