How to put a tile on a wall?
Everyone who started repairs, and is going to change the old tile, the question arises: "How to put the tile on the wall?"
Surface preparation
First you need to prepare the surface,which will be laid tiles. First you need to make sure that the wall was clean and had a smooth and smooth surface. Using a special rack will show us whether we have even walls. It must be attached to the wall vertically. If we see a deviation of the surface from the rail more than 4 mm, then this wall should be leveled. In order to level the wall, we need to use plaster or a special leveling solution. The plaster is applied to the surface of the wall, with the help of paint rails. Thickness application to the surface of the leveling solution, about 1.5 - 2 cm, in case it is necessary to apply another layer, it is necessary to wait until the previous one has dried. Then the surface is primed with cement mortar. The main condition is a careful alignment, otherwise the result may not turn out to be rainbow. We leave the primer to dry for 4-5 days, sometimes wetting it with water. Then you can proceed to the facing works.
Tile Selection
The choice of tile depends on personal preferences and itsfunctions, both technical and aesthetic. Tiles must have certain properties to withstand the chemical, mechanical and other impacts that it may be exposed to.
Also, when choosing a tile, you need to pay attention to the following:
- resistance to bending;
- resistance to temperature changes;
- resistance to acids;
- frost resistance (resistance to negative temperatures);
- resistance to erasure.
It is necessary to buy tiles only of the first grade, as tiles of the second grade usually goes with the marriage.
Preparation of the necessary tools
The main tool used for laying tiles:
- tile cutting machine;
- drill;
- level;
- a set of putty knives;
- rubber spatula;
- crowns.
Technology of tile laying
First we prepare the glue composition. We do it this way: put a small amount of the mixture in water and mix it with a mixer. In the end, we should get a mixture (not very dense and not very liquid). Further, when the composition is ready, we begin to lay the tile.
We put the tile from the bottom up, first lay outfirst row, then second, etc. To get straight rows, we put the rail on the floor and level it on the level. For the next rows to be laid horizontally, we nail the vertical bars parallel to the first. Further, in the angled slats it is necessary to drive in the nail, pull the nylon thread and follow it, so that each successive row turns out to be horizontal.
When laying the tiles with a spatula, on the lowerThe surface of the tile is applied glue, and apply it to the base. Pressing the tile on the wall, it is necessary to observe that the adhesive composition was distributed over the entire surface. Also need to do with another tile, and then insert crosses between them.
If we see that all the tiles do not fit in a row, then you need to use a tile and remove the excess in the corners.
Further, when we laid the tile, and the glue compositiondried, you need to see if the tile has got a glue composition, in case of hitting - you need to clean the tile. Also we need a rubber spatula, we will fill them with seams with a fugue, the color of which you choose. Later, the seams can crack, so it's not recommended to use cheap fugue.
After all the actions done, work onthe tiling can be considered complete. Also, with the help of special compounds, you can give your tile extra shine and protection. It turns out that putting a tile on a wall is not so difficult!
