Laying tiles in the bathroom with their own hands interested in many who started in the apartment repair, but does not want to pay too much money for it.
Laying the tiles is not so difficult, although you will need some specific knowledge and skills before proceeding to this matter.
In the article you will learn how to tile the floor and walls of your bathroom and get a video instruction that will help you to perform work professionally, so that the quality of the laying of the material is not in anyone's doubt.
Contents:
- How to choose a floor and wall tile?
- How to work with the floor?
- How to work with walls?
How to choose a floor and wall tile?
To choose a floor tile is not so difficult - just remember a few simple rules.
The floor covering is made of ceramics, and at the moment it is the most suitable material for the bathroom: the ceramic tile is simply cleaned, it does not deteriorate from the effects of detergents, it is resistant to moisture and external influences, it does not emit any harmful substances and has a widerange of design options.
Coatings come in several types.
Depending on the application, you can purchase a frost-resistant tile, a material with a special non-slip coating, a tile that withstands high loads, etc.
All materials are marked with an acronym - you can see its types in the photo. For the bathroom is suitable ordinary floor tiles, which is marked next to the boot on a black background( look at the photo).
The choice of floor tiles with a high coefficient of friction of the wet surface, resistance to abrasion and chemical effects, is suitable for the bathroom - these advantages for the bathroom are useful.
The thickness of the floor tiles must be at least 9 mm. It is best for the bathroom to choose ceramic granite flooring - it is non-slip and very durable, so it will last you a long time.
With the coloring of problems does not arise, becausethe design of such tiles is very different.
The material intended for walls is indicated by a hand on a black background( see photo).Just like the floor, it differs in its characteristics.
For the bathroom, a coating with a low level of moisture absorption is good - this material does not produce fungus and mold and its useful life will be impressive.
Resistance to chemical attack is also an important factor, because the tile will have to be washed part, including with the use of cleaning products.
If this indicator is low, then the coating pattern will be washed quickly, it will become dim, and the design of the bathroom will suffer considerably.
The attractiveness of the coating speaks not only of its aesthetic properties, but also of its quality characteristics - it should be without irregularities and defects, with a smooth front side.
It will be easier to stack such material, and it will last longer.
The last thing you should pay attention to is the design of the tiles. Here you should proceed from the style in which your bathroom is designed.
Typically, for walls choose lighter shades, and for the floor - dark. For a small bathroom, it is better not to use too bright colors.they visually reduce space.
Otherwise, the choice of tiled wall tiles is unlimited - the main thing is to focus on the design of the bathroom.
How to work with the floor?
The installation of tiles in the bathroom takes place in several stages. Before you start laying the tiles directly, you need to prepare the floor.
Preparation is in the priming and cleaning, but before you need to remove the old coating, as well as the old glue on which it was held.
Naturally, furniture, if possible, you need to endure.
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Remove the old coating, after which you need to clean the bottom of the floor, remove dirt and dust. This can be done with a vacuum cleaner, or with a conventional broom.
This preparation must be very thorough so that the surface becomes more or less even.
The next step in the preparation of the floor is to coat it with a primer. To do this, you need to buy a special solution and apply to the top of the screed.
You do not need to dilute the soil solution - just pour it into the container from which you will apply it.
Apply the mixture to the floor by rubbing, you need to apply some force to make the primer fit tightly.
Apply the solution until a white foam appears, which means that the primer has not absorbed into the surface.
After this, leave the product for 1 hour so that it can dry. It is better to apply a primer in 2 layers.
For adhesion to become better, in addition to the primer coat, it is also possible to apply glue as a primer material - it will clog into the pores of the screed and improve the gluing of the material.
Now you can apply glue to the tile itself, as well as to the floor area and start work.
The rules for laying tiles in the bathroom say that you need to lay the material and apply glue in one direction.
If your bathroom is small, then this can be neglected, however, if the area is more or less impressive, the seam will be uneven. The glue on the tile is applied in the opposite direction.
Thus, the space between the material and the screed will be completely filled.
The tile laying technology starts from the corner opposite the door and aligns with the wall. This is a simple, but quite scrupulous process.
Tiles need to be pressed to the floor, and then using the level to see how exactly they lay down. It is best to align the tiles in two - so it will be faster and easier to navigate.
Watch the video of the work stages before proceeding with the installation.
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The options for laying tiles in the bathroom vary, depending on which design you choose. The easiest way is to lay the horizontal seam "seam in the seam".
It can be made more interesting if you use a tile of different colors. It is also popular to pack in a bandage - so your floor will look like brickwork.
If it fits the design of your bathroom, then you can use it. The most complicated way of laying is diagonally.
The final version looks attractive( check the photo), but it's rather difficult, becauseyou will have to strictly follow the direction, and also cut the tile, which, in turn, entails an increase in the amount of material.
It is better not to choose this method of laying, if you do not yet have experience in creating a tiled floor.
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How to work with walls?
Just like when laying tiles on the floor, use video and photo with instructions for work.
To cover the walls with tiles, you first need to measure the work area and calculate how much material you need. The next stage is preparation.
As in the case of flooring, it is necessary to prepare the surface of the walls. The first thing to do is to remove the old coating and the glue on which it was held.
Check with a level how level your walls are - if the wall has a slight unevenness, then it can be corrected with special leveling compounds, if the wall is very uneven, then it is better to level the surface with gypsum boards.
In addition to unevenness, there should be no potholes, chips and other defects on the wall, as well.because of them, the coating will not hold.
So, before starting to glue the material, they also need to be fixed. After that, the walls are treated with a primer.
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It is better to choose a water-resistant mixture - it protects the walls from mold formation, and also improves adhesion.
Laying tiles in the bathroom always starts from the walls. Ways of laying are different, depends on what design in your bathroom, and what tile you chose.
For example, a rather popular way of layout - placing on top of the wall of light tiles, and from below - dark, or some bright color( as it looks, you can see in the photo).
The simplest ways of laying tiles are straight rows, when the tile is laid in even vertical and horizontal rows and stacking in a descent simulating brickwork.
More often this method is used for the floor, but you can find the material for the walls.
Modular and diagonal ways of laying are quite attractive, but also the most complex, and without the experience in this matter it is better not to try them yourself.
The order of laying the tiles in the bathroom on the walls can start from the floors, the angle or from the bath. After you have decided on this, you need to make markings on the walls, so that you can work more easily.
Putting it best with mastic - it's easier to work with, especially if you have little experience in repair work.
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If you have the experience, you can use a glue mix or concrete mixture( but only if the walls are concrete).Apply any selected solution to the walls with a spatula.
The laying technology starts from the lowest row and moves upwards. This is necessary to calculate the size of the most extreme plate, which will have to be cut.
If the size is too small, then start laying the cover from the middle of the wall, then the edges of the same amount of room for tiles and customize the material will be much easier for you.
Watch a video on how to lay a wall tile, then get to work.
Coating with glue applied on it must be pressed firmly against the surface, so that the glue evenly spreads around its entire area.
This is how the entire laying of the wall tiles is done, but do not forget to check the level not only each row, but also individual tiles, to make sure that they lie flat.
The cover around the outlets and around the bathroom fits the last.
When laying, around each tile should remain space of 2-4 mm - to make it the same, use rubber crosses that are inserted into the corners of the tiles.
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Quality seams are needed not only to ensure that the design of the room is not spoiled, but, first of all, that the material is not deformed in the event of temperature changes.
Use the video when you put the tiles on the floor and the wall - it will greatly facilitate your work and help to make everything right the first time.
