The popularity of porcelain tiles can be explained by the fact that it is perfect for use in a humid environment. This material is stable for abrasion, temperature and humidity changes are not afraid of it. When laying porcelain tiles, it is necessary to observe the rules of technology entirely. If the tile is laid down in violation of the rules, loses its properties and type of lining. Cutting the material, during styling, the process is very complex and requires the presence of special equipment, otherwise the material can be easily spoiled or entrusted to professionals.
You will also need, except for porcelain tiles: glue for tiles is frost -resistant, grout, spacers, primer.
Stages of styling.
Stage 1st.
Using a spatula from the surface of the tile, it is necessary to remove paraffin. The room temperature should be +18 ° C.
Stage 2nd.
Clean the base of dust to ensure a clutch of the surface with tiles, treat the surface with a deep primer, applying it to soak the base with an even layer.
Stage 3.
Porcelain stoneware is not placed on a cement solution. For this, they are used, having polymer additives, which provide good adhesion. The contents are poured into the water and everything is stirred to the cream -shaped state.
Stage 4th.
Glue is applied to porcelain. A solution, a smooth spatula, is applied to the floor surface with a gear spatula and leveled, creating grooves.
Stage 5th.
On the base, with glue applied, the porcelain tile is laid and is strongly pressed into the glue. In order to withstand a certain distance between the tiles, crosses are used. Excessive solution is removed with a sponge.
Stage 6th.
When the solution hardens, the seams are wiped with a rubber spatula with a mass, and excess is removed with a sponge.
Stage 7th.
The coating is wiped with a rag and detergents are cleaned.