Wall Coverings: Types, Finishes, and Tips for Choosing the Right Ones

When thinking about renovating, people tends to focus almost exclusively on floors. However, walls are truly the canvases that surround our daily lives with immense decorative and functional potential. Although paint or wallpaper are traditional options, ceramic tiles are no longer exclusive to bathrooms and kitchens, but have conquered every room in the house, from the living room to the outdoor spaces. zonas exteriores.

At Gres Aragón, we know that covering walls with ceramic tiles is not just a matter of aesthetics, but an investment in durability and hygiene. In this article, we analyze how to choose the perfect cladding and why connecting the floor to the wall is the key trend in today's design.

Beyond beauty, both porcelain Porcelain and extruded stoneware offer technical advantages that other materials simply cannot, especially in high-traffic areas or areas exposed to moisture:

1. Total resistance: unlike paint, which can be scratched or stained, or natural wood, which requires maintenance, ceramic tiles withstand knocks, scratches and the passage of time without changing.
2. Hygiene and cleanliness: one wipe with a damp cloth is all it takes.
3. Aesthetic versatility: digital technology makes it possible to reproduce any natural texture with astonishing realism.

Una de las One of the most powerful trends in architecture and interior design is visual continuity. Using the same material for the floor and wall covering, or a coordinated collection, creates a feeling of infinite spaciousness. This total look technique blurs the boundaries of any space. By eliminating the visual break between the horizontal and vertical planes, rooms appear larger and more orderly. It's the ideal solution for small bathrooms or for connecting the living room to the terrace, bringing the same finish from the interior to the exterior, or even extending marble flooring vertically, creating a continuous envelope.

Porcelain stoneware stands out for its versatility. Let's see how it works in different environments:

Hallways, entryways and staircase walls staircases are the areas that suffer the most from daily wear and tear. Covering these walls, or at least creating a high ceramic baseboard, protects the structure and enhances the decorative look. Imagine a staircase where the ceramic steps visually continue up the wall: the result is both sculptural and functional.

Ceramic tiles reign supreme here, but trends have changed. Nowadays, the focus is on textured finishes, large formats to reduce grout lines and tiles that imitate fine materials without their porosity drawbacks. Combining different ceramic finishes in the shower area, or contrasting the sink with the rest of the wall covering, creates a unique final composition.

Bathroom with Marble Carrara Blanco porcelain tile combined with Ocean

The cladding does not stay inside the house. In pool areas, covering the perimeter walls, outdoor showers or façade with the same material as the pool deck creates an oasis of visual calm. In addition, our stoneware tiles are resistant to frost and sudden temperature changes, protecting the structure of the wall.

Ceramic tiles in swimming pools

The choice of material not only protects the wall, but also defines the overall project personality. There are options to suit any architectural vision. These are the current favorites:

It's the undisputed king of contemporary style. An interior wall covering witha cement finish provides sobriety, visual cleanliness and modernity. It's the perfect choice for lofts, high-ceilinged rooms or minimalist spaces. If you're looking for something with more character, extruded stoneware finishes with a natural stone texture allow you to create powerful rustic-chic environments, both on facades and interiors.

Do you dream of a wooden slatted headboard or a spa-style bathroom, but are put off by the maintenance or humidity? Wood-effect porcelain tiles are the ultimate solution. You can achieve that organic atmosphere without the need for varnishes, treatments or worries about water.

Wood-effect ceramic wall tiles

Synonymous with distinction and luminosity. Covering a wall such as the fireplace area, the wall behind the sofa or even an entire bathroom with marble-effect ceramic tiles instantly elevates the property. By using large, rectified tiles, the veins flow across the surface, creating a visual effect of infinite stone.

This option is for the most creative among us. Using tiles with geometric or hydraulic patterns on a single wall works like a work of art integrated into the architecture. It's a fantastic way to highlight the front of a kitchen or the back of a built-in bookcase, breaking up the monotony of plain colors.

Alcázar glazed stoneware as kitchen wall tiles

1. Play with lighting: if the cladding has texture or relief, use low-angle lighting, such as spotlights from the floor or ceiling close to the wall, to enhance the volume and drama of the piece.
2. Format matters: in small spaces, large, rectified formats help reduce the number of joints, enhancing the sense of spaciousness. In decorative areas, however, smaller formats add dynamism.
3. Special pieces: don't forget the finishing touches. Choose pieces such as corners, skirting boards or corner pieces to ensure that the junction between walls or between wall and floor is technically perfect and aesthetically flawless.

Cladding an interior terrace

Choosing wall cladding is a decision that defines the long-term character of a project. At Gres Aragón, we see ceramics not just as a finishing material, but as a comprehensive construction system. Our experience and specialization allow us to offer solutions that go far beyond flooring: we're experts in dressing up vertical architecture.

Ready to give your walls the prominence they deserve? Don't settle for temporary solutions. Explore our catalog and find out how our collections can transform your home into a space with comprehensive, durable and functional design.

If you have questions about which material is best suited for that difficult wall or how to achieve the total look effect, contact our technical team. At Gres Aragón, we help you build inspiring spaces from floor to ceiling.