Tile is one of the most popular coatings that are used in modern apartments. It can be made of various materials - for example, tiles or porcelain tiles. Porcelain tile has its undeniable advantages over tile, so many decide to purchase it. But the cost of such a coating is significantly higher than a simple ceramic. That is why you can try to save on installation costs and spend it yourself.
This is not a very complicated process for which special skills and abilities will not be required - only your desire and accuracy. You will learn how to properly lay porcelain tiles on the floor in this article.
How to prepare the surface for laying porcelain tile
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How to prepare the surface for laying porcelain tile
- Laying porcelain tiles on the floor
- Nuances and subtleties of the process of laying porcelain tiles on the floor
The first step is to properly prepare the base, so that the styling turns out to be of high quality. This is one of the most important stages that significantly affect the final result.
The base must be absolutely smooth, clean and even. To achieve this, you must use a special mixture called a primer. Put it on the floor and let it dry completely.
IMPORTANT! When laying the coating on wood, it is necessary to use a special screed - for example, cement, otherwise the floor will not last long due to too much difference not only in the composition of these materials, but also in the speed of their spoilage. In addition, it is not recommended to lay the tile on a layer of the old one, but if it is still necessary, treat the previous layer with caustic water.
Laying porcelain tiles on the floor
After the surface is thoroughly prepared and the primer is completely dry, you can begin to work. Prepare all the necessary materials in advance so that they are at hand during the process.
Then you need to make some calculations. First, select a scheme, and then calculate the position of each part of the coating. You need to start from the middle - so the coating will turn out as neat as possible. Next, mark up and proceed with the actual installation.
IMPORTANT! Please note that for the installation of porcelain stoneware you will need a special glue, "ceramic" will not work for it. This is due to differences between the two materials - porcelain stoneware is stronger, and therefore heavier, and also does not absorb water. Therefore, when going to the store, be sure to consult with the seller.
Prepare the glue and, after the required time, apply it in a dense layer to the surface. It is very important that it be applied evenly, otherwise voids will form under the coating in the future, which will lead to damage to the coating.
Note that glue is also applied to rather large pieces of tile, unlike smaller parts. This will guarantee that the coating adheres firmly, but in this case, you need to take care of the required amount of glue in advance.
Nuances and subtleties of the process of laying porcelain tiles on the floor
There are some subtleties that must be taken into account during installation, so as not to be disappointed as a result:
- For example, tiles can only be moved and adjusted within 10 minutes after installation. After this time, the glue begins to act, and you can spoil all the work. It’s better to leave it as it is so as not to redo it all over again.
- In addition, note that the tile laid earlier will be lower than the next. Obviously, you cannot stick all the elements at the same time, so consider this fact when further processing the coating.
This nuance is not too noticeable to the philistine eye, so you should not worry. Now you know how to lay porcelain tiles yourself so that the result continues to delight you for a long time.
