Stacking of porcelain tiles

To start, you need to give some tips on buying this material. First of all, we need to calculate the totalthe laying area, as well as the volume of the ceramic granite itself, by estimating the number of tiles per square meter. Also, when buying to the estimated number of tiles will need to add 10%, which will go to marriage and pruning.

In addition, it will be necessary check marking on boxes, that is, take care that allthe purchased lot was of one caliber and shade. In turn, in order to control the color matching, it is desirable to compare the samples from different boxes.

Also worth paying attention to the reverse sidetiles. Squares on it should not be very deep, and the sizes of their sides should not exceed 2 centimeters. Otherwise, such a tile is considered substandard.

The installation of ceramic granite necessarily require itcutting. Here it is necessary to say that if you do not have enough experience and appropriate equipment, then it is better to entrust it to professional organizations, which most often sell such material, otherwise you can just spoil the tile.

Also, the proper laying of ceramic granite requires the presence of certain tools and various materials, which include a tape measure, a metal ruler, a level, a marker (a pencil is suitable), a spatula, a brush, spacers, a grouting mortar, a primer, an adhesive, a rag, a sponge and a bucket.

First you need to prepare the tile for laying. Very often the manufacturer, in order toto protect the granite from undesirable damage during transportation, applies to the front part a protective layer of technical paraffin, which can be easily removed with a spatula. After that, the tile must be washed in warm water with a detergent.

Further laying ceramic granite requires a good prepare a foundation. To ensure reliable adhesion of the tile to the surface, its base must be thoroughly cleaned of dust, paint and glue residues, and also carefully checked for cracks.

Then the base is needed primer or an adhesive emulsion. In no case is it necessary to lay ceramic granite on cement mortar, it is best to use glutinous mixtures high quality with polymer additives. To prepare the glue, it is necessary to dissolve the contents of the package in water and stir it until a sufficiently thick liquid is obtained.

The glue is applied to the surfacelaying ceramic granite. As a rule, at one time it is applied to an area of ​​up to one square meter. Using a smooth spatula, it is necessary to properly level the solution, and comb-type - to apply a relief.

After applying the adhesive composition on the tile itself, attach it to the base and gently squeeze it. Carefully ensure that the laying of ceramic granite was at the same level.

Finally, it must be said that during the laying process Do not wet the tile. And after the work is completed, the seams are necessarytreat with grout. When it dries, all the tiles need to be wiped with a damp cloth, after which it should be wiped dry. Walk on the installed tile can be only after three days, and start regular washing not earlier than 2 weeks.