Tile and laminate joint: design features

Over the past years, the method of combining two finishing materials in one coating has gained considerable popularity. This design solution allows you to create an original design of the room and divide it into zones. One of the options is the connection of the laminate board with the tile. This will easily zonate various segments of space. In this article we will consider the features of such a docking and the ways of its implementation.

Design features

The docking of the coatings is often performed in the living room as well as in the kitchen. However, the field of application of the technology is not limited thereto. A fairly common option is to decorate the space near the fireplace or balcony. This method is also used to equip the vestibules. And near the front door, as a rule, laid tiles, which is more resistant to moisture, and then there is a laminate coating.

Tiles it is recommended to allocate space near a sink, a plate, a kitchen set, a washing machine. This material has a high degree of strength, resistance to mechanical stress, moisture and high temperature. Tiles are easily cleaned of dirt, including fat. But covering it with the whole surface of the floor is not recommended, because walking on such a coating is inconvenient. It's pretty slippery and cold stuff. Laminate is more convenient in this respect. According to tactile sensations, it resembles natural wood, but it is much cheaper. The appearance of the laminate board is maintained for an extended period.
It is possible to single out the following reasons for combining two types of coatings:

• space zoning;
• visual enlargement of the room;
• efficiency. Tiles cost more than laminate, so the use of two materials will help reduce the cost of repairs;
• practicality. The use of tile coating will provide an opportunity to protect places subject to mechanical stress.

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The method of design using the

padding When combining the coatings, there will inevitably be a question of how to make the junction between the tile and the laminate. One of the options for design is the use of paddles. They are divided into several types of material from which they are made. These products are divided into:

• steel;
• aluminum;
• are wooden;
• plastic parts.

Aluminum and steel thresholds have more favorable performance characteristics. They excel products made from other materials by their strength and durability. But it is advisable to use them only when working with metallized tiles.

For tiles and ceramics, wooden and plastic parts are more suitable. Wooden pores have high aesthetic characteristics. Plastic products can imitate different types of wood, but they are inferior in terms of strength to natural wood. For this reason, they should not be used in rooms with heavy loads. To maximize the aesthetic appearance of the joint of tiles and laminate, the thresholds should be chosen under the color of the coating.
The pores are also divided into species depending on the destination. According to this criterion, the following are singled out:

• leveling;
• straight;
• trailing elements.

Straight type products are used to protect and decorate the gap between coatings that are on the same level. The task of leveling parts is to correct the difference between the coatings. With the help of the finishing elements, the edges of the podiums are formed.
Docking is performed as follows:

1. There must be a minimum gap between the finishing materials.
2. The edges do not need any processing, they will be closed by the door.
3. Drilled holes are drilled through the gap line by means of a perforator or an electric drill.
4. Next, with the help of plastic dowels fasteners are attached.
5. Moldings can have a hidden fastening. In this case, first of all, the lower bar is set, after which the pins are fixed.

Masking with a plug

The joint of tiles and laminate without a flap can be made using a cork compensator. This product is very easy to use, becauseit simply needs to be inserted into the gap. The advantage of such a plug is that it is not necessary to leave a technological seam, since the compensator has the property of increasing and decreasing in size by 5 mm.

But when using this product, the tiles and laminate should be cut as smoothly as possible. The plug only fills the space, but does not hide the edges of the floor covering. Therefore, if the cutting is performed poorly, all defects will be visible.

Application features of

sealing agents Silicone sealant or mounting foam is also used to mask the gap. Today on sale there are sealants of various shades that will allow to pick up an agent under color of a covering. The sealing compound must have a high elasticity to compensate for the difference in physical properties of the laminate board and tiles.

The advantage of this method of joint design is high strength and reliability. But the use of such tools also has the reverse side - the impossibility of carrying out repair work in the field of connection. In case of such necessity it is necessary to dismantle the entire joint.

Unobtrusive consolidation of

An almost invisible joint of laminate and tile is used for direct joints. The edges of the tile and the boards should be perfectly cut. Between the materials a gap of 2-3 mm is left. Do not close the docking.this will cause the destruction of the coating. And the finish can be damaged not only in the place of joining materials, but also at a distance of several meters. The mounting gap for the ceramic fuse is filled. The disadvantage of this tool is poor adhesion with a laminated board, in the future putty will have to be updated periodically.

Using the

mosaic The tile and laminate joint can be masked using a mosaic. To do this, perform the actions in the following sequence:

1. First, the space is filled with a cement mixture, PVA or the composition by which the tiles were laid.
2. Further, without waiting for the solution to dry, it is necessary to cover the surface with mosaic.
3. Then the gap area should be wiped.

Application of the mosaic will complement the interior of the room and make a note of originality. If you choose a material for the color of the room, the mosaic strap will be the continuation of the overall color composition.

Design of arc joints

Flexible joint between tile and laminate is made with soft plastic or aluminum. The plastic is a T-shaped product consisting of two elements: a latch attached to the floor surface and a decorative flexible overhead material that is placed in this lock. This product bends well. The T-shaped overlay is also used for under-leveling.

The installation of the flexible profile is carried out in the following order:

1. There should be space between the tile and the laminate that will allow the molding to be fixed and leave a gap of 5 mm.
2. Further in the seam drill holes need to be drilled for dowels. If the seam passes over the warm floor, it is better to use liquid nails.
3. Then it is necessary to cut off the required length of the molding and attach it with dowels to the base.
4. When using a flexible decorative profile, it should initially be softened. To do this, the molding is placed in water at a temperature of 70 ° C for 20 minutes.

Aluminum is an embedded part that is mounted simultaneously with the tile. Unlike soft plastic, it can not be used to hide uneven trimming. Aluminum is able to block the material only by 2 mm. This item is sold in a straightforward manner, when using it it is necessary to bend and give the necessary position. Working with aluminum requires careful approach and attention. To install aluminum sills, you need to cut out the necessary length of the material and fix it in the seam area.

Tips for cutting laminate and tiles

Before making a joint of tiles and laminate, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for cutting the material:

1. Do not need much effort to saw the laminate board. This procedure is carried out using an electric wire saw or a circular saw with fine teeth. If these tools are not available, a hacksaw for metal or a hand saw will do.
2. The material must be placed on a hard surface with the outer side facing up. Saw a board carefully, otherwise it will be chipped.
3. A tool called a "tile cutter" will help to cut the tile. But it is far from everyone, so you can use a conventional glass cutter.
4. To guide them on the tile you need to use a flat object, for example a ruler. The material is cut only once. If you draw a glass cutter through the tile, the edges will turn out to be curves.
5. Then the tile must be broken. For this, a nail is put under it and a sharp depression is made.

Rules for joining

The joint between the tile and the laminate is recommended to be carried out on the same plane. Theoretically, laminate coating can be combined with a step, but in practice it will be inconvenient and can cause injury. To achieve the required plane, you need to thoroughly prepare the base, and the floor screed should be flat. The thickness of the laminate and tile is almost identical, the difference can be 1-2 mm. This difference is corrected by the substrate under the laminate coating.

In order for the connection area to have an aesthetic appearance, it is necessary to accurately trim the material. The width of the decorative pads is small, so with poor quality cutting with their help, you can not completely hide the joint. The space between the two types of coating should not exceed 10 mm. Do not dock without a gap. Laminate changes its size under the influence of temperature changes. If you do not leave the required distance, the coating will swell, and seams will break. Special attention is required for arcuate joints.

The work should be performed in the correct sequence. Tiles are laid using a glue mix or cement mortar, and for a laminate contact with moisture is undesirable. Therefore, it is necessary to initially lay the tile, wait for the complete drying of the composition and only then proceed to laying the laminate coating. This sequence is due to another nuance - laminate is easier to cut, so it is easier to correct it than tile.

Recommendations for care

1. Maintenance of the laminate does not require much effort. To keep the cover clean, it is enough to perform a weekly wet cleaning.
2. In rooms with high traffic, such as a vestibule or corridor, for cleaning you can use a solution of 4 liters of warm water and 2 tablespoons of shampoo.
3. If the laminate has faded to correct the situation, you can use the following means. In a container, you need to connect 2 cups of water, 1 glass of lemon juice and 2 cups of vinegar. The resulting composition must be wiped off the coating.
4. As a result of moving heavy objects on the laminate board, scratches may remain. To get rid of them it is possible with the help of the usual eraser, which must be rubbed in a damaged place.
5. Due to the regular use of cleaning agents, a wax coating can form on the surface of the laminate. Eliminate it will help the composition of 1 cup of vinegar and 4 liters of water.
6. Dirt on the tile is removed with a solution of warm water and detergent. But for cleaning do not use hard and metal brushes, wipe the tiling should be only a soft rag.

Conclusion

Association of finishing materials will allow to divide the room into functional parts, to diversify the interior and to give it originality. But before you close the joint of the laminate and the tiles you need to conduct appropriate training. The edges of the finishing material must be even, for this, it must be cut in accordance with certain rules.

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