We lay the tile on the floor in the bathroom

Everyone who started repairs in his apartment, it is useful to know how to lay a tile on the floor in the bathroom - because in this way you will save considerably on attracting professionals, you can put the tile correctly, and get a beautiful bathroom that will delight the eye every day.

The process of putting tiles on the floor in the bathroom has its own nuances, and it's important to perform correctly not only the laying process itself, but also the preparatory work, and also to choose the most suitable material so that the tile is not only solid but also beautiful,and I served you for a long time.

All the nuances of preparation and laying tiles( how much it dries, the preparation of the surface, how to lay it on a wooden floor, how to level the surface, etc.) you will find in the article.

Video and photos will help you cope with the job, even if you have not done this before, and make quality repairs in the bathroom.

Tile selection

Tile is the most common material for laying in a bathroom, both on walls and on the floor. The explanation of such popularity is quite simple - the tile is noticeably superior to other types of coating.

It is very easy to clean, dirt and dust do not stick to it, and it is resistant to even the most aggressive detergents.

Tile is an environmentally friendly material that does not emit any harmful substances and is absolutely safe for humans.

Ceramic floor tiles have a wide range of design solutions - you can easily select the material of any desired color for the interior design of your bathroom.

This material has practically zero electrical conductivity, so it can be laid on the floor even in very damp rooms and do not worry that the wiring is damaged.

Types of tiles can be seen in the photo.

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To choose a coating, you need to focus not only on its aesthetic properties, but also know how to determine its quality, so that soon the repair did not have to be done again.

In order not to be mistaken and buy a tile on the floor, make sure that the package is marked with a foot on a black background.

Since tiles are often exposed to cleaning agents, it is better to choose a coating marked "AA" - it has the greatest resistance to alkali and acid.

Buying a tile, you can choose from several types. For example, you can buy a porcelain tile with a non-slip surface - it has a ribbed or matte rough texture and is very convenient to use.

However, it will cost a little more than usual. Tile is usually used for bathroom walls, becausetiled - rather fragile and when laid on the floor quickly damaged.

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For the floor it is better to choose a mosaic material - it is durable, it is not difficult to put it, it is quite cheap and has a lot of design options.

The most important thing that you should pay attention to, besides the type of tile - is its resistance to moisture. The floor covering should also be strong and resistant to physical impact.

If you do not plan to lay a tile on an annual basis, it is better to immediately choose a quality material that will last at least 5 years, for example, the classic Italian cover.

How it looks, look at the photo in the section.

Floor preparation

Before you start laying the cover in the bathroom, you need to prepare the room for work and level the surface. First, you need to remove all furniture from the premises.

The floor for laying the cover needs to be leveled, only then it will lie beautifully. One of the most important stages of the whole work is leveling the surface.

There is also a simpler option - to put a new coating directly on the old tile, then the alignment is not necessary.

This is simpler, but in this case, the adhesion of the materials will be poor, and the coating will eventually move away from the floor.

Plus it will reduce the height of the room, so in a small bathroom, this method is best not to use.

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You can remove the old material with a hammer and chisel, and then clean the solution or the old glue on which it was laid. Then you need to check the flatness of the floor with an optical level.

In order to remove unevenness, you can fill the floor with a mixture for leveling. How to apply it with your own hands, look at the packaging.

The initial layer of the mixture should not exceed 1.5 cm, otherwise it will not dry out and put the tile on top will be impossible.

After drying, the surface is additionally primed so that the adhesion with the coating is better.

The installation of tiles on a wooden floor does not differ from the installation on a concrete base. However, the wooden floor itself is fragile.

Before laying, the wooden floor must be dismantled - remove the old boards, and then level the surface: fill it with an equalizing mixture, or align with a sheet of plywood and boards, the thickness of which is not less than 3 cm.

The wooden floor must also be impregnated with a special agent against decay and parasites,and leave until it is dry.

The most reliable option is to make a screed on a wooden floor, then you do not have to worry that it will not stand and the coating will crack or otherwise deform.

More details of this process can be through photos and videos.

Leveling and preparation of the floor for laying tiles also requires waterproofing works. You can see the stages of waterproofing in the photo.

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Many are lazy to do this with their own hands, but professionals are recommended not to neglect this process, because the tiles are usually laid in the bathroom, where there is a water pipe and there is a real threat of leakage. It is especially important to make a waterproofing before laying the water-heated floor.

In addition to the floor, the lower part of the bathroom walls is also treated - a high-quality waterproofing layer should capture 20-30 cm from the height of the room.

After carrying out waterproofing works( you can learn more how to do them yourself, you can see the video and photos by doing a screed, especially on the wooden floor).

Properly carrying out this process ensures that the coating will lie flat. After filling the floor with a mixture, it should take 1-2 days before you can put the tiles on top.

Drying time depends on the thickness of the layer, you can find out exactly how much to wait, you can by reading the instructions on the package of the mixture.

Laying the material

After the preparation is completed and you have successfully coped with the task of "leveling the floor", you can start laying the tile in the room. Most often, ceramic tiles are used for laying.

The material can only be laid after the primer, waterproofing and other preparation have been completed.

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Primer will greatly facilitate your work on laying yourself, so do not neglect this process.

Before gluing the tile, you need to prepare: lay it on the floor to see how it will lie.

If the material needs to be cut, then such parts should be laid from the edges, so that they are less conspicuous. Begin to glue the coating from any far corner of the room.

To glue it, you will need a special glue, how much to plant, depends on the size of your room - you can see the proportions on the package.

Before gluing the coating, it is better to make the markings on the floor with chalk or marker - so you can immediately fix the tile exactly.

You need to do this at the same time, when you do the fitting of the tiles and choose the pattern that it will be laid.

Distribute the mixture on the floor with a notched trowel, and then tightly press the tile against the treated surface and tap the edges with a hammer to ensure that the bonding of the material to the floor is better.

Before starting to glue the material with your own hands, it is better to look at the photo and video with the instruction, especially if you have not done this before.

Ensure that the glue is evenly distributed on the floor, otherwise some tiles will be higher or lower, and this will have to be corrected.

How much glue is needed - written in the instructions, but, as a rule, it is about 8 kg per square meter.

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To ensure that the tiles are laid flat, a cross must be inserted between each part, along which the seam will form.

Do not forget to check the height and leveling of the tile by level, otherwise the coating will be laid unevenly and it will be noticeable.

First of all, you need to lay out one-piece tiles, and only then you can start installing trimmed parts.

To cut tiles, use a special tool - a tile cutter, or you can make it an ordinary hacksaw for metal. Cropped tiles are mounted on the sides.

After the material has been laid, the finished coating should be left for 2-3 days before it completely dries.

However, you need to immediately remove the crosses between the seams, tk.the material dries quickly, and after hardening this will be impossible.

After the material between the plates has grasped and hardened, the seams need to be treated with a sealing agent.

It's the easiest way to make a classic styling with your own hands. There are other types - the most difficult way - to lay the tile diagonally( still this method is called a rhombus piling).

This kind of laying is more expensive, becausethe material will need more, and more difficult, but it looks more impressive than the standard way of laying.

If you want to put a tile with a diamond, you must first make a marking of the picture and lay out the tile in accordance with it.

After you have finished gluing the tile, wait for the material to dry and then wipe it with a damp sponge to remove the sealant residues.

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Different ways of laying you can look at the video and photos and choose the one that fits best for the design of your bathroom.

Putting a floor covering is not so difficult, the main thing is to correctly perform all the steps: choosing a tile, preparing the surface and laying the material.

After that you will get a quality and beautiful floor covering in your bathroom.