In the previous article, we studied in detail the question of what preparatory work should be done before laying ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles, we got acquainted with some tips on the proper savings of the material and organizing the process as a whole. In this material, we propose to figure out in detail how to observe the technology of laying tiles on the floor, having escaped with minimal losses of material, time and effort.
After preparing the base (alignment of the rough floor, the loading of its surface), it is necessary to mark the future finishing coating. To do this, we check how even the walls are indoors, whether they form the correct rectangle (or another figure of the correct shape). To do this, stretch a stretched thread from the corner to the corner, according to which you can judge the geometry of the room and the quality of the rough finish. With chalk, or marker, outline the necessary geometry of laying tiles, which will serve you the future guideline in the work of work. In the presence of straight angles, be sure to check with the help of squares their geometry so that there is no distortion (for sharp or stupid angles, this is not so fundamentally). In the case of direct laying of the tile, you simply repeat the geometry of the previously bred contour, filling the last rows adjacent to the walls, fitted scraps from whole tiles. It is advisable to place such trimming under furniture so that they are not visible. In the case of diagonal laying of tiles, someone starts to install from the center of the room, and someone from the corner of the room. Starting the installation from the center of the room, it is difficult to predict what elements will have to be removed from the tiles at the end, from this point of view, the installation from the angle is more convenient – you can cut out the extreme elements in advance and more precisely calculate the material consumption.
After marking the floor, we proceed directly to laying the tiles. To do this, prepare tile glue, which is applied with a layer of small thickness on the floor. The proportions of the preparation of tile glue are described in detail on the packaging of the manufacturer, so it makes no sense to give some average data. Glue is applied with a small area, a maximum of one square meter so that it does not have time to grasp (the recommended area of application can also be found in the installation instructions from the manufacturer). The installation of tiles is carried out in terms of level, with a well -performed primary preparation of the floor of problems with height drops should not be. The distance between the tiles is adjustable using mounting crosses. When laying the tile, it is necessary to “second” into tile glue to ensure adhesion of materials. There should be no plots under the tile in which there is no glue, this leads to chips and possible injuries.
The finish process of laying tiles on the floor is the grout of the seams. This is a rather responsible process, t. To. He can ruin the overall picture and even the most high -quality styling. There should be no chips and voids, the seam must be performed exactly and with high -quality filling. It is recommended to operate the floor after laying the tiles in a week, so that all the elements grab and dry.