The tile in the bath complements the trim tree and is an indispensable material for cladding the washing, oven, stove, pool. Flooring from ceramic tiles durable and does not require careful care.

To pay attention to when choosing a tile for a bath

The tile shape does not matter - only the degree of complexity of working with it depends on the form.

Color and drawing plays a role in the design of the bath, but also is not a priority criterion when choosing a tile.

Why not be abandoning the tile tile

• It is believed that only the glazed tile is suitable for finishing the bath. However, refractory clays are used for the manufacture of unlawed Metlah tiles. In addition, some varieties of tiles are subjected to burning at sufficiently high temperatures, which gives it high density and strength.

• The water absorption indicator in some types of glazed tiles above the metlah tile indicators. This indicator is important for premises with a sharp drop of temperatures, descending to minus marks. Bathroom does not expose such loads. The fascinated unslapted tile absorbs moisture much less wooden coatings, which are the main material for the interior of the bath.
• The unwrapped tile has a rough surface, which is especially important when cladding the floor in wet rooms.

• The shortcomings of the tight tile include homogeneity of color. But this quality can be attributed to the advantages - after all, it is not accentuted on a nondescript tile. And this means that the beauty of the tree will go to the fore.

What tile is not recommended to use in the bath

1. Porcelain stoneware has a very high density and as a rule, a smooth surface. It is not recommended to apply as an outdoor coating in the bath.
2. The glazed tile is not used for a protective screen above the furnace or a heater - the enamel of the tile is not able to withstand such high temperatures and in time cracks.
3. Do not choose a smooth tile for shower and washer even if you attracted the design. The walls, like the floor, should have a rough surface - because sometimes they have to rely on them. With a smooth wall, a hand can slip, which will lead to undesirable consequences.

Pool cladding tile

There is no opportunity to arrange a swimming pool in the bath, but if it is presence of a tile choice, you need to pay special attention.

First of all, unplaced tiles should be eliminated. An ordinary ceramic tile, which can be wedging the washnaya either does not fit.

For the facing of the pool bowl, there is a tile that does not have porosity and practically with zero moisture absorption - porcelain or glazed.

A suitable option for pools is:

1. Porcelain tile with anti-slip coating.
2. Ceramic tile with double firing.
3. Clinker tiles for decorating complex places - steps or corners.
4. Smalt is a glass mosaic having 0% water absorption and a variety of colors. The cost of the smalt mosaic is several times higher than the cost of ceramic tiles.

Do not use the facade tile to finish the basin.

Zone near the pool bowl can be separated by clinker tiles with anti-slip surface.

Tile for facing the furnace and heaters in the bath

For facing of furnaces, chambers and heat-proof screens, heat-resistant tiles are needed. Such requirements are responsible for the following types of tiles:

1. MAJOLICA - enameled durable ceramic tile. It has a rich selection of colors and drawing.
2. The terracottaless tile has high heat engineering properties. Terracotta is made of white clay varieties, does not excrete harmful substances, durable.
3. Clinker tile has a denser structure than terracotta. The composition has several clay varieties. Used to design a protective screen over the heater. It is not recommended to apply the furnace to fit. The clinker tile has a higher density than the chimney brick. For this reason, the brick and tile have a different extension coefficient with a strong heating. Over time, the tile can move away from the surface of the furnace.

Features of laying tiles in the bath

Tile laying technology in a wooden bath is not significantly different from the finishing of other premises. It is important to choose suitable glue and grout for seams. The glue must be resistant to temperature drops, the grout for seams should have high water repellent indicators.

The following rules should be followed in surface preparation.

In the washing screed must go with a slight bias for the right water drain. Make a slope in the process of laying tiles with tiled glue difficult. Fill the screed before the start of the tile work.

Wooden floor needed waterproofing. For this purpose, it is placed only or runner, then a metal mesh is targeting and arranged a screed.

Use the thermal-resistant glue for laying tiles. If the bath in the winter is not heated - the glue must also be frosty. Such requirements correspond to two-component polyurethane mixtures. In addition, glue must have a high degree of elasticity. Good indicators have Ceresit CM 17 glue.

Svow width leave at least 4 mm. To fill the seams, use an elastic moisture resistant grout. For the bath, it is recommended to use the antifungal grout of Ceresit CE 40 Aquastatic, it can be chosen with a width of up to 10 mm.