INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION WALL, FLOOR TILES

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION WALL, FLOOR TILES

Building tiles, tiling is a very important step to help your home become perfect. However, not everyone knows how to properly construct it so that the paving is easy, in accordance with standards and brings the highest efficiency. In this article, we will show you how to construct tiles and tiled tiles so that the work will be aesthetically pleasing and durable over time.

+ Step 1: Prepare:

Installation of ceramic tiles should be carried out by skilled personnel, with demonstrable experience and appropriate tools and equipment, (i.e. toothed trowels, tile spacers, rubber mallets and suction cups for installation, and rubber trowels, sponges and containers for grouting). Check the information contained on the packaging beforehand, and meticulously follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Ceramic tiles should be soaked in clean water for at least 30 minutes before construction, and allow them to dry until there is no more water on the tile surface.

+ Step 2: Checking the floor, wall:

Check that the substrate to be covered is stable and the base is suitable for installing ceramic tiles: rough texture, not friable, completely flat and level. Werecommend that all damp areas are waterproofed.

+ Step 3: Surface cleaning:

Surfaces to be tiled must be completely free of dust or any other substance which could impair tile adhesion. For specific installations (radiant heating systems, facades with mechanical anchors, ceramics on roofs/ceilings or particular design constraints) request additional information specifically for each application.

+ Step 4: The Light:

The workplace must be adequately lit to detect possible installation defects easily, especially lippage between tiles. Electric site lighting is recommended, toprovide brighter than normal light.

+ Step 5: Choice of adhesive:

Choose the type of adhesive depending on the conditions and tiles used. The choice of tile and adhesive are critical to the subsequent performance of the entire work. Factors to take into account are: the type of ceramic material, tile format, substrate and end use (any traffic it will be subjected to, safety requirements in respect of falls ...).

Cladding work Porcelain tiles, large size tiles need to use glue with adhesion > 1 N / mm2, slip < 0.5 mm.

+ Step 6: Check the tiles before construction:

All tiles need to avoid scratches, rupture and check for any defects. If available or separate the part and contact the supplier.

+ Step 7: Joints tiles:

Great care should be taken when handling to avoid scratching, breaking or chipping the tiles, especially rectified tiles. Prior to installation, check that the tiles are free from defects.

Grout joints should be at least 2mm for interior flooring and 5mm for exterior paving. For installations with offset joints, stagger the tiles at the ¾ point. Self-levelling tile spacers are recommended.

+ Step 8: Protect the brick surface after construction:

For cleaning, use products compatible with the chemical resistance of the tiles. Do not use strong detergents containing abrasives or cleaning agents containing hydrofluoric acid (HF). This acid attacks the glazing and will cause irreparable damage to the tiles.

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