How to lay a tile?
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If necessary materials are available andtools, and also having certain simple skills and knowing important nuances, you can independently cope with the task of laying tiles. To do this, you must first properly prepare the surface, and then, using the desired material, begin fixing the tiles on it according to the instructions. In this article, we will tell you how to properly lay a tile and what you need for this.
Required Tools
For laying tiles you need to have the necessary tools and materials. After choosing a tile, you should buy a binder (cement or glue), as well as the following tools:
- primer;
- plastic joints for joints;
- trimes for forming corners;
- self-tapping screws;
- profiles to perform a horizontal row.
In addition, you will need a drill with attachments and drills for it, a tile cutter, spatulas (rubber and with a serrated comb), various containers for preparing glue and grouting.
Surface preparation: recommendations
Walls or floors on which tiles are laid,require preliminary preparation if you are trying to get good results. Therefore, very often they have to be leveled and plastered. The tile can be laid on plasterboard sheets, brickwork and concrete. But the old tile should not be left on the surface. After alignment, it is recommended that you do the following:
- Treat the surface with a primer to ensure optimum adhesion.
- On the surface, which will later be covered with tiles, before its laying, designate various openings and places for sockets that will affect the order of the masonry.
- To increase the strength of the lining on the surface, first do not have a primer, which is usually done with water repellent compositions containing antiseptics.
The process of laying tiles
Laying begins usually from the wall opposite the entrance. On the back side of the tile is applied a layer of binder solution, then it is distributed with a notched trowel over the surface. At the same time, you need to make sure that there are no voids left on it. Tile should be placed on the corner of the wall, after which you must press it with your fingers to fix it. The glue, which will protrude from the edges when pressed, must be wiped immediately.
In the same way, a second bartiles. So it should continue until the opposite angle is reached. It is necessary to know that rows of tiles are laid only from the bottom up, and not vice versa. In addition, it is desirable after the end of three or four rows to wait for their complete fixation, after which continue the laying. While the glue is not frozen, you can correct all possible errors and fix the position of the tile. More detailed information on the topic you can find in our article How to put tiles correctly.
