Basalt tiles - first acquaintance of
Make this tile from a natural mineral of volcanic origin. It is melted at a temperature of +1300 degrees Celsius and poured into special shapes of metal. And there are not so many color options, because this stone is not painted, it is so beautiful, every time the drawing turns out different, but the colors are only gray and black.
This stone is incredibly resistant to any impact, especially its strength for abrasion and chemical. Therefore, it can often be found in production, where powders are constantly used, solid dust flies, chemistry takes place. Moreover, the basalt is laid not only on the floor of production premises, it is protected by walls in industrial equipment and sewers, mechanical stability makes it applicable in the passageways where heavy machines run.
And recently, basalt has become popular also in homes, tiles from it adorn not only the floor, but also the walls. Today you can see this decoration in restaurants and bars, salons and hotels, where the designers decided to give the interior an exotic look.
Properties of basalt tiles
The properties of this mineral and, accordingly, cast products from it are really unique. The tile can withstand a pressure of 3.5 t / cm2, which gives us the opportunity to judge its strength .Proceeding from this indicator, the estimation of its wear resistance suggests itself. has also proven itself to have high chemical resistance , which is inherent in basalt.
The density of natural material allows it to be water resistant , not to be afraid of frosts and time. Given that no additives are made in the production, such a tile is hygienic and environmentally friendly. When wet, this coating does not become slippery, especially if it has a special pattern. Naturally, all these properties make basalt extremely attractive for all spheres of our life, from industry to own housing.
Laying and operation of basalt tiles
For those who have already laid any tile, basalt innovation will not cause trouble. The principle of operation is the same, it does not matter if the basalt or ceramic is laid, the tile is fastened too, though, because of the weight of each element on the glue it is not fastened, a cement solution is applied, but there are some features.
Special attention should be paid to the fact that needs a lot of solution, firstly to keep the tile, secondly to cover the error of its thickness, sometimes it can vary by 2 mm, and when laying it is important to make the surface withoutof the projections, especially if it is floor.
The tile is well recessed into cement, and the seams are covered with putty on top, and it is also plentiful that already smoothly smooth out any irregularities and sagging, do not forget to take into account the shrinkage of the putty when drying, if any.
It is highly discouraged to allow the formation of cavities under the tile, so carefully tap and press it. As a result, the area with tiles laid should be smooth, without the corners of the corners, and the joints of equal thickness, wide enough( in contrast to ceramics) and not failures.
Any surface with basalt tiles must be kept clean, it is not difficult at all. In service it is not whimsical, it can be cleaned by any methods, chemical and mechanical, as the coating is resistant to all impacts by default. Even a special pattern that prevents slipping, will not collect dirt, it is easy to clean.
