If you do not know how to put a tile on drywall, then do not rush to seek the help of professionals, because this process is not as complex as it might seem at first glance.
Drywall is an easy-to-use material, and it blends well with other types of coatings, you only need to know how to prepare it and the tiles before you begin the facing work.
In the article you will learn about all the nuances of working with tiles on plasterboard and will be able to make a qualitative lining of your bathroom or kitchen with your own hands.
Below is a video with step-by-step instructions that will help you in your work.
Contents:
- Preparatory work
- Tiling
- Finishing stage
Preparatory work
Preparing the laying of tiles on sheets of plasterboard is not only to work with the surface of the material, but also in the correct choice: if you plan to lay tiles on the plasterboard in the bathroomIt is necessary to buy a moisture-resistant material, which is marked with the acronym GKVL.
Then you need to fix the purchased sheets on the chosen surface using metal profiles.
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They are installed in steps of 40 cm, which will make the construction more durable and protect the sheets of drywall it is deformed.
It is best to place a polypropylene mesh under the gypsum board. You can fix it with the help of staples, and on top you can put the sheets of drywall, which can easily be planted on a glue solution PVA.
If you use a mesh for installing gypsum plasterboard, you do not need to additionally coat it, but the preparation of the material for gluing is not possible without a primer that protects it from dust and dirt, and also improves adhesion to the tile adhesive on the plasterboard.
If there is no grid, then the surface must also be puttyped.
Apply a primer with a brush, paint roller or spray gun - any of these tools is suitable, choose one that is available or with which it is more convenient to work.
Try to primer an even layer over the entire surface of the drywall so that it is impregnated with the solution in each area.
Priming is necessary in two layers, with the second applied after a while after the first, so that the primer had time to dry.
Preparation and processing of drywall primer is a very important stage - without it the coating simply will not hold and very quickly begin to move away from the walls of the structure.
Use video to work properly.
However, the preparation itself needs the tiles on the plasterboard, and this can also be handled by themselves.
First of all, you need to decide on the future pattern of tiles on plasterboard: for this, lay it on the floor in the bathroom in the right sequence.
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Do not forget about the curbs for tiles and other decorative elements, if their use is provided.
Such preparation is necessary even in the event that you buy a decoration without a pattern, tk.it is important to make sure that all tiles are the right size and color, and to rule out a possible marriage.
If some parts have chipped edges, uneven glaze and other deformations, then they should be placed in the most inconspicuous places: it is best near the walls or floor where the material has to be cut off.
Preparing a tile with your own hands involves cutting it after you have decided on the overall pattern.
Cut the material along a line that can be made with a conventional pencil on the outside of the parts. Using a special cutter, you need to cut not only the glaze itself, but also the part of the base of the coating.
After this, take the part and hit it with the edge of the board or table - so you can divide it into equal parts on the line you want.
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Another option is to cut the tile. To do this, you also need to draw a preliminary line with a pencil on the part from the outside, and then use the chisel to cut the surface of the cover so that the notch forms a continuous continuous line with a depth of 2 mm.
After this, flip the parts and hit the center with a hammer. After impact, the ceramic tile should split according to the desired line.
But do not do it too much, otherwise it will crack. The divided parts of the part must be treated with emery so that they feel the same as uncircumcised parts.
Tiling
After you have prepared the construction of gypsum board, and also decided on the pattern of the tiles, you should lay the tiles on the plasterboard in the bathroom.
Find out how to put the tile on a drywall, the video will help you, as well as the detailed instructions below.
To glue the tile on plasterboard it is necessary with the help of elastic glue made specially for this material. You can buy both dry and already diluted glutinous mixture.
If you buy ready, then you can start gluing immediately, if in the form of a powder, then the mixture must first be diluted with water, and then mixed with a drill with a nozzle.
Follow the instructions during cooking, otherwise it will not work properly.
The finished portion of the adhesive must be sufficient to apply at least 1 sq.m.drywall, otherwise the material will solidify before you have time to glue the coating.
Begin to glue the tile on a drywall with a second horizontal row.
To make it smooth, it is better to mount a wood or metal rail on the wall before starting work, which should be located on the boundary between the first and second rows.
Before you paste the first part, you need to wet it with a brush from the back side, and then apply the adhesive with a notched trowel to the wall.
Before attaching the tile, make sure that the part corresponds to the pattern and only then press it against the surface and hold it for a while.
Track the whole process on the video before starting to glue the tile on the drywall with your own hands.
When laying tiles, glue can be applied only to walls, because if you process the mixture with the material, the work will be very delayed, and the quality will not be affected in practice.
After you have installed the first part, at the corners you need to install crosses of suitable size, which should not exceed 5 mm.
Then you can lay out the following details, without forgetting to install crosses. Glue the tiles first diagonally, and then - vertically.
Do not forget to use the level to keep track of how evenly the tiles are laid. It is important that they are not only horizontally stacked, but also at the same level.
If you notice that some tile has fallen above or below the others, then tap it with a rubber hammer from the top, and then remove the glue residues.
It is not necessary to lay out the entire surface of the plasterboard with tiles at a time: first it is better to paste the first four or five rows, and then leave the structure for a while so that the glue can "grab".
If this is not done, then the design may collapse, becausethe upper rows will be too heavy.
You can return to work again in 60-90 minutes after sticking the first five rows.
Continue to glue the tile on gypsum board in the same way as the previous rows. In the last turn, the lowest details are laid.
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In this case, you need to wait a while( at least 3-4 hours) when you start working with them. Just like with other parts of the tile, you need to remember to leave the crosses between the pieces of the tile.
However, do not forget to remove them after you have finished laying out the series, otherwise the glue will "grab", and it will be very difficult to remove them.
You also need to remove the rake and spread the next rows of tiles along the already finished row.
The final stage of the
It's not enough to glue the tiles on the drywall - you also need to work the surface after completing the work so that the tile looks beautiful and the whole structure has a complete look.
The most important thing in the final stage is to remove the seams between the tiles that have remained on some rows. Also, you need to wipe the seams so that the entire surface looks smooth and uniform.
For grouting the color is selected in accordance with the design of the bathroom room.
You can also use a grout resistant to moisture and fungus to further protect the surface.
Apply the material with a rubber spatula in all the gaps between the parts, the surplus material can be removed by it.
Before purchasing a trowelling mix, it is better to consult with a specialist in the construction shop in advance to choose the most suitable material.
After trowelling, the tiles on the plasterboard in the bathroom need to be washed to remove any excess glue, trowel, and dirt and dust that could get onto the material during operation.
Wash the tile on the plasterboard with plain water using a sponge. Do not add any aggressive cleaning mixtures;this can damage new coatings.
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In addition to one-time cleaning, during the next 3-4 days, the grout between the parts of the coating should be moistened with clean water without soap, so that it dries uniformly and has a uniform appearance.
After this period, you can cover the surface with a special varnish to protect it - then the tile on the drywall will last you longer and retain the original appearance.
After the completion of the repair, the subsequent maintenance of the tiles on the plasterboard will not require you any complicated actions: from time to time it can be wiped with a damp cloth, and in case of strong soiling use a soapy solution or a cleaning agent: the tile on a drywall can be cleaned with almost any household means,sinceit is strong enough to withstand chemicals.
