If you started repairs in your apartment, then this often does not do without tiles. And the repair itself is a process that turns your apartment into a container of comfort and home warmth, so you need to approach this process with all responsibility and try to realize all your creative fantasies in this regard. The updated interior will bring a lot of joy to your home without a doubt!
Tile in the interior of the bathroom
In an effort to save more money, people put tiles on their own. And what could be difficult in this process, it would seem? However, not everything is so simple, laying tiles requires some skills and certain knowledge. And if you still did not have this sensation of the “first pancake” in relation to laying tiles, then this article was created for you.
The most common errors in the laying process
Laying tiles is a rather complicated process, and, sometimes, due to one incorrectly set segment, the entire pattern can be violated and all your works will be in vain. How to avoid these troubles?
Firstly, you should not take a negligent selection of tiles. When you choose tiles. You always strive to save, however, in this case, a famous effect may arise when “the stingy pays twice”. Cheap tile, as a rule, is characterized by a too smooth surface, which can adversely affect all structures to durability. Even if such a tile lies evenly, it will not be durable. Over time, the smooth surface will make itself felt and the solution will simply not withstand its weight. As a result – the collapse of the tiles, and you will have to repairs again in your apartment.
Tile collapse
Also cheap tiles are characterized by the fact that it is cut off uneven. Too much percentage of defective details will make itself felt when you see the result of your work. It should not be assumed that you can accurately determine the marriage. Even small errors that are invisible in the scale of one tile will be destructive for the overall picture. This is the most important danger that lies in wait for you when using cheap tiles. Also, if you are sold materials from various parties, you risk getting into a situation where the pattern of tiles or its coloring does not match. The overall picture will not be beautiful, that’s for sure.
Tile pattern does not match
Secondly, other building materials should be correctly selected. When working with tiles, this is especially relevant. If you acquire overdue glue, neglect with grout or primer, then you can get a completely uneven tile row that will collapse in a few weeks. Unpleasant result.
An uneven tile row
Fourthly, it is necessary to accurately take measurements. If you neglect this rule and do not use the level in work, you will also get an uneven tile row.
Masonry tiles in level
Fifth, it is necessary to exactly observe the sequence of laying the tile.
Sixth, it is also necessary to join the corners correctly so that the tile is not “superfluous” and it would not have to be cut off, sacrificing a pattern or a common picture.
Jacking angles
Surface alignment before laying
This is one of the most important stages before laying tiles. The smoother the surface on which the tile is placed, the better and more reliable the styling will be, so it is necessary to comply with all the rules of this subtle technological process. The flat wall will greatly simplify the process of applying an even layer of glue.
There are several options for leveling the wall. You should choose the most convenient for you.
Plaster
Universal but very laborious process of leveling the wall. If you make high -quality plaster, then laying tiles will practically not be difficult.
Purrender of the wall
To set the plaster qualitatively, you must first remove the old one, which in itself is not so easy. Anyway, plaster is always a lot of dirt, dust and garbage, in addition, this process requires prolonged drying of the room until the composition is completely dry. It is for these reasons that many refuse this method of leveling the walls.
Laying tiles for plaster
Gypsum cardboard on the frame
It’s fast and inexpensive. A special frame from profiles is made for the surface, on which drywall is attached. This method should be chosen by owners of spacious premises, since the frame and drywall itself will be “stolen” with 5-7 centimeters of space.
Leveling walls with drywall on the frame
Only for this reason, consumers abandon this method of leveling the wall. And the rest is a quick and convenient way to which even a beginner can resort to.
Gypsum cardboard without a frame
In this case, the drywall sheets are attached to the wall without the help of the frame for self -tapping screws. In this case, you will be able to save space, and this is the main difference from the above method. In addition, it is not required to wait for the material to dry, and the tile can be placed immediately after alignment, which significantly accelerates the process. However, this method has its drawback. It is impossible to attach drywall to an uneven wall, since it will immediately take its shape. Of course, we are not talking about minor defects now, however, large cavities and hillocks must be leveled using plaster. Do not think that you will have to put the entire wall. It is enough to put the problem areas only. This is one of the best options, as it is a real compromise of the price, quality and installation speed.
Laying tiles on drywall
How to lay tiles with your own hands
First you will need to get all the necessary equipment:
Tile glue;
Capacity for its breeding;
Toothed spatula;
Level;
Ruler;
Tile cutter;
Pencil;
Rubber spatula.
After you level the wall using any of the methods described above, you can proceed to the very laying process. Let us sign it in stages.
Dilute the tile glue in a pre -prepared container for this (this may be a bucket). Too much glue should not be diluted, since it has the ability to hardly harden.
Breeding tile glue
Place a special corner in the corner, which will prevent irregularities in styling. With it, you can hide the insignificant defects of the tile itself.
Corner for tiles
Put the glue on the tile with a gear spatula and attach it to the wall. Glue can also be applied to the wall, however, it is more convenient for tiles.
Glue to tiles
Applying glue to the wall
Repeat this simple process with each tile and lay the rows horizontally. We should not forget that between the tiles it is necessary to insert special crosses that adjust the gaps and turn the overall picture into a real work of art.
Laying tiles
Before laying the next fragment of the tile, be sure to make sure that it completely coincides in size from the previous. To do this, take the tile and attach to the already laid without applying glue and compare their size. If necessary, use a tile cutter.
Comparison of the size of the tiles
Grout of the seams. This is the final stage, which can be considered cosmetic. The optimal seam size is 3 mm. To enhance the spectacularity of the general pattern, the seams can be painted in different colors, however, even white seams look quite aesthetically pleasing.
Grout of the seams
Apply grout with a special scrap, after which it is distributed over the entire surface. Then the excess is removed with a grater and treated with a sponge moistened in water.
Washing tiles
Methods of laying glazed tiles
Glazed tiles are almost the same tile as the one that we are used to seeing.
Glazed tiles
Its significant difference from all the others is that it is brilliant. The technology for manufacturing such tiles differs from the technology of manufacturing unglazed. The fact is that such a tile is made at a temperature of about 2000 degrees Celsius. In this case, only glass is subjected to such heat treatment, which is applied to the surface of the tile. This technology allows you to make a huge assortment of tiles of various colors.
Glazed tiles in the bathroom
There is no great difference between the stacking of the glazed tiles from the laying of the non -glazed no. Unless the first option is somewhat more convenient, since the grout can be done almost immediately after the solution dries. For matte tiles, it is necessary to moisturize the solution.
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