When it comes to finishing work, then some problems and difficulties often arise that can significantly affect the course of the entire process. To date, there is a tremendous assortment of ceramic tiles on sale, and based on such a volumetric choice, you can, without much difficulty, choose exactly the material that is the best suitable for a particular space.
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At the same time, a huge selection of finishing materials is not always a positive side of the issue, since in certain cases the owners who want to make repairs simply cannot dwell on any one option. Previously, when the assortment was narrow, it was not necessary to choose, and in this situation it was extremely easy to move to the next stages of work related to the decoration of the premises.
Speaking directly about the features of the toilet, then this space for many owners is extremely important in terms of appearance and general design of the home. Someone has a toilet with a bathroom, and then there is a need for a full-fledged repair, in which a high-quality surfaces finish enters.
Ceramic tiles have many positive aspects that allow you to make the usual gray room with a really cozy space. In some cases, you can even save a certain amount of funds, and at the same time still get a decent appearance of space.
In this article, we will analyze the issue related to the selection and installation of tiles within the toilet. Also consider all those features that occur during the surface decoration. It is safe to say that wall decoration can be carried out with tiles and a person without experience in repair and construction work, the most important thing is to consider the technology in detail.
Features of the choice of tiles, as well as use in the decoration of the toilet
It is worth saying right away that many owners who are not in the best way orient themselves in choosing tiles, often during the purchase, pay attention to the external component of the material. However, the appearance should always go into the background, since other characteristics are important. For example, it is important to analyze the strength of the material, frost resistance, wear resistance.
- If we are talking about the strength of the material, then, for example, a fragile tile that is placed on the walls cannot be used at the floor level. It should be borne in mind that at first glance there may not be any special differences, but after some time damage will begin to appear on the material, and then you will have to simply get rid of such a coating. If you make a conscious choice in advance, then no repeated repair measures will no longer be required.
- Wear resistance is also an important parameter, and the tile, which practically does not wear out, is used in the best way in public places and other objects, where there is a huge stream of people. Within the framework of the toilet, nothing of the kind should happen, even despite the fact that there may be not so few residents in the room. Accordingly, you should not pay extra for unnecessary characteristics, since sometimes the difference may be tangible.
- Frost -resistant tiles are used not in the room, but beyond. Accordingly, at minus temperature, such a material should not lose its initial properties even after several freezing and thawing cycles. Again, for the tile that will be used in the toilet, nothing of the kind is required at all.
After all these features were taken into account, as well as some others related to the specifics of the material and premises, you can analyze the appearance of the finishing resource. It should be understood that the assortment is now really impressive, so there should be no problems at all.
Immediately before buying the material, it is necessary to measure the area of \u200b\u200bthe space. After the analysis of this information, it will become known how much tiles are necessary for the full amount of work. It is also interesting that today in construction stores and supermarkets, workers know exactly how much material is needed for rooms with a specific area. However, do not forget that you should always purchase material in reserve, since in the process you can damage this or that tile, or other problems may arise. Especially bad if the external version of the tile is rare, or the material was completely made to order. In this case, it will be impossible to repair in the future, for example, if this or that tile is damaged. We will have to look for either similar material or resort to some other tricks.
The price issue is also extremely important for buyers. The owners are not always ready to lay out large money for the material that will be used as part of the toilet. Some, on the contrary, faces this room in such a way that the style coincides with the whole room. If, as we have already said, the toilet is combined with the bathroom, then high -quality cladding, which will positively affect the appearance of space, is definitely needed.
Toilet tile settings
Before performing the lining of the toilet, it is necessary to analyze several questions, which in some cases are extremely important.
- Glazes of tiles. Glazed tiles often have problems that consist in the appearance of cracks. It is worth paying attention to the fact that today it is extremely simple to determine this trouble, and for this you just need to inspect the surface of the tile against light. If there is a grid of small cracks, which resembles a web, then there are really problems.
- Tile plane. This aspect is also of considerable importance. Often, manufacturers produce tiles, which has irregularities, a kind of relief. To check the plane of the tiles, one tile should be led to the other the front sides. In the event that the gap is up to 1.5 mm, then the situation is quite normal, but if this value is larger, then problems cannot be excluded when moving through the material.
- Tile diagonal. No less important aspect than the past two. The diagonal of the tile should be minimal, or, in extreme cases, this value can be up to 1 mm. If the diagonal is slightly larger than the above value, then problems are possible when laying the material.
Tiles in the toilet and design considerations
To date, many people who have enough money attract designers for repair. Their task is to choose the best style for space. Moreover, often general stylistics is created not only for a particular room, but for the entire home. Obviously, if the toilet is somewhat knocked out of the general style, then nothing good will come of it.
Such services are often expensive, especially if we are talking about large dwellings, within the framework of which too many different details should be provided that significantly affect the overall attractiveness of the room.
If we talk about economical options for decorating the room, then recently the owners are increasingly looking at the materials that are available on the Internet. We are talking about numerous ready -made design solutions. On the network you can find thousands of photos of the premises in which repairs have already been carried out. The owners can only carefully analyze the style and do in the same way at home. It is worth saying that often everything is extremely simple, since the owners already have the same example that can put into practice. However, the difficulty is that it is far from always possible to find similar materials for repairs. Despite this, often everything goes without significant difficulties, and this cannot but rejoice, because within the framework of a limited budget you can create an attractive style of the premises, and at the same time not to spend a penny on the services of a designer.
As for any specific recommendations, it is worth saying that with the help of tiles you can correct the very mistakes that were made by the builders. If earlier the toilet did not give in to tile decoration, then various bumps and other flaws could be found, which, using wallpaper and other materials, focused on themselves. With the right approach, the tile minimizes the very shortcomings that could have a building. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the following aspects:
- It should be borne in mind that many tiles can make the surface visually uneven. First of all, this concerns the ceramics that has geometric patterns. The situation is in such a way that this very visual curvature of the surface does not in the best way affect the general perception of space. Therefore, it makes sense to purchase another tile that does not have a similar effect.
- Often, the owners who decided to facing the toilet use tiles of two colors. It is worth noting that this is not always a good solution, but this gives a certain variety of the style of the room. It is most important to remember that dark tiles should be placed at the bottom of the room, and light - at the top. If you do the opposite, then the space will look extremely unpleasant, or even completely depressing. The best solution would be to use only light tones of tiles. Only dark tiles are also not recommended to use it for decoration. The situation will be approximately the same as in the case of dark rooms, and the toilet for many is a space for relaxation.
Tile mounting process in the toilet
Preparatory events
- First of all, if we are talking about preparing for laying tiles on the floor and walls, then everything should be started with the removal of the old coating, which, perhaps, is available on the walls. It can be wallpaper, or an old tile layer. It is important to keep in mind that laying a new layer of tiles over the old is strictly prohibited. Old tiles are often removed using a perforator. This process is quite dusty and black, but with proper skill, everything will pass as smoothly as possible.
- After the walls and the floor were cleaned, the situation should be analyzed related to the horizontal and vertical levels of surfaces. It should be borne in mind that the best tool for verification will be the building level, which is applied to the desired surfaces. In addition, you can often use a plumb line, which is a weight and a rope. The stretched rope will indicate the very bumps that has a wall or floor.
- More accurate tools are also used, and above all, we are talking about a laser level. A similar analysis is necessary if there is a need for the most even surfaces.
- Difficulties can arise in a situation where the changes in the zero level of the surface are more than 20 mm. In this situation, it will not be possible to just take and fill the recesses with a cement or other mixtures. It is important to pay attention to the fact that it is necessary to make a full equalization using self -leveling mixtures. At the very beginning, the solution is prepared, after which it is poured to the surface and leveled throughout the floor. There are situations when the surfaces changes are too large, and in this situation you will need to align the screed on the beacons.
In addition, if we are talking about laying tiles, then the entire process occurs either on the basis of drywall or on the lighthouses of plaster. It is impossible to unequivocally say which of these options the most optimal, so each scenario should be analyzed.
- In the case of plaster in lighthouses, experts note that this is a rather laborious process. Metal rails are mounted to the walls, and then cement mortar is thrown onto the surface. Thus, it will be necessary to sketch a homogeneous layer that corresponds to the desired level. It is important to remember that the process of drying cement in this case is at least 2 weeks.
- Alignment of walls with drywall is a modern choice that is characterized by relative simplicity and practicality. With the help of tile glue, the drywall sheets are attached to the surface, thereby creates an almost perfectly flat surface. Further, the sheets will need to be fixed on the basis of dowels and screws. You can use this surface for laying tiles almost immediately, which can significantly save time compared to the last option.
Laying tiles on the floor and walls
- First you need to return to the fact that we need a certain volume of tiles, and earlier we mentioned how much material is needed for repair. As for the consumption of tile glue, it often takes about 7 kg per 1 square meter of tiles. The thickness of the glue layer should be about 10 mm. It must be remembered that in the process of repair it is advisable to have completely all the resources necessary for repair so that no unexpected problems suddenly arise.
- In addition, the cutting of the tiles will definitely take place in the repair process, and, above all, it should be borne in advance that because of this factor, the material consumption increases by 5%. It is almost impossible to choose a tile that would definitely correspond to the dimensions of the room. Also, do not forget about communications, the presence of which initially indicates the need for cutting.
- Immediately before the laying process, it is necessary to purchase a primer of deep penetration, as well as plastic crosses that are necessary for seams between tiles. The gypsum mixture will also be needed, it is needed for grouting.
- Many owners are concerned about the situation associated with the very communications. Pipes and other things significantly spoil the appearance of space, so it is worth it in advance, even before laying the tiles, to consider a situation related to the decorative component. You can, for example, create peculiar casings that will hide the pipes.
- The process of laying tiles begins with an analysis of the most optimal way of arranging the material. You can, for example, make styling diagonally (an angle of 45 degrees to the walls), or in a classic way, when the tile is located in parallel to the walls. It is also necessary to start the preparation of the solution, as well as the selection of tiles for the cladding. It should be borne in mind that some units of material may not be the most successful, so it is worth immediately weed out tiles with chips and other flaws. After this tile can be used for cutting.
- A dry mixture is added to the water and the solution is stirred using a punch with a special nozzle. It is important to pay attention to the fact that stirring should occur until the last lumps in the mixture disappear. For the repair process, glue can be used in 15 minutes.
- The mixture is applied to the walls with a gear spatula. Moreover, it is necessary to carry out the process in such a way that about 5 tiles can be laid at a time. For high -quality fastening, you need to tap on the tile with a rubber hammer, adhesion is guaranteed to improve. Using a short level, you can verify vertical and horizontal levels.
- After laying the tiles, you need to wait for a while before the glue grabs. Next, you need to use the grout, on the basis of which the seams between the tiles are filled with the mixture. With the help of a wet sponge, excess material is removed. After about 3 hours, you can clean the room.
The process is similar to both walls and floor, but in the second case the tile should be a little thicker.
