Clinker tiles for facades, what is its advantage?
As already mentioned, the finishing of the facade with clinker tiles is by far the most popular. I wonder why? Let's deal with this. First, the important and main advantage of this material is the possibility of laying on almost any basis. That is, load-bearing walls can be made of brick, wood, concrete and so on.
It can also be the surface of only erected buildings or already subjected to significant exploitation( during restoration).Secondly, the clinker is the excellent insulator .When laying on the outer insulation, it only increases its thermal insulation properties and provides additional protection. Thirdly, this material has a high resistance to all kinds of weather phenomena , including extreme temperature changes.
Fourth, the has good resistance to various mechanical loads, as well as the effects of chemical aggressive substances. Well, fifth, clinker tiles for facades has many options for color and texture.
Scope of application of clinker
From the above it is clear that this material is used most often for wall cladding. And it can be not only facades, but also internal surfaces of premises. Interiors with clinker look unusually cozy, aesthetic and warm. All this is due to the fact that the clinker is made of natural environmentally friendly material - clay, it is able to bring a special atmosphere to the design.
However, the scope of use of clinker tiles is not limited only to the lining of walls. It is successfully used for finishing stairs, verandas, swimming pools, garden paths, barbecue areas. It is also ideal for flooring inside the room. This wide area of its use is explained by the fact that the material really has a high resistance to abrasion, mechanical stress and is distinguished by its durability.
Facing clinker tiles
Before laying the tiles on the facade of the building, it is necessary to properly prepare the base. It must be leveled, the mounds and roughnesses are preliminarily knocked down, the surface is plastered. Further, using a trowel or a notched trowel, a certain part of the wall is covered with an adhesive compound. This ensures an even distribution of the mixture on the base( as opposed to applying to each individual tile).
After the tile has been applied to this area, the next section is covered with glue and the material is laid again. The drying time of the mixture is about 20-30 minutes. Therefore, do not apply glue to too large areas. In the event that you feel that you do not have time, and the solution can dry up, it is worth splashing it with water after 5-10 minutes of initial spreading. When the glue is completely dry, you can not "rejuvenate" it that way. It is necessary to cut it off and apply a new portion, leveling with a notched trowel.
Note! In hot and sunny weather, the "lifetime" of the adhesive composition is significantly reduced. On average, up to 10-15 minutes.
The technology of laying involves the application of material from the top down, starting from the natural "fractures" of the wall( that is, from door or window openings).For alignment, use the lanyard( for each odd number).Moreover, even numbers are applied to the eye. This is explained by the fact that clinker tiles are always similar to brickwork, which can not and should not be perfectly even. At the last stage after laying, the grout is made.
