Ceramic tile is one of the main decoration materials for the floor and walls of a number of rooms. This is a practical, wear-resistant material that does not change its qualities under the influence of moisture and chemically active substances. Laying the ceramic tiles in the bathroom and in the kitchen is the final stage of the finish and therefore it is important to choose correctly choose not only the color and texture, but also the method of laying the material.

Methods for laying ceramic tiles

There are several basic ways to lay tile, most often used for floor cladding.

1. Basic: the simplest and most common, in which the tile is placed parallel to the walls, laying the row by side. This method does not require complex calculations and increase the consumption of material. The number of "trimming" is reduced.
2. Laying at an angle: The tile is located along the line, which is fixed at an angle of 45 degrees to any of the sides of the room. Thus, you can visually increase the area, but the amount of waste increases significantly.
3. Chess Option: such laying of ceramic tiles on the floor or on the wall involves the use of both contrasting colors (black and white) and close tones. As a result, the lined surface acquires the original appearance. Chess laying can be used for both the base method and for tiles glued at an angle.
4. The rotor: For such a way, a rectangular oblong tile is more suitable. After it laying, the surface will mimic brickwork. Use the tile of one color to avoid the effect of curvilinence.
5. Combined method: tiles are stacked diagonally, but each row shifts half the length of one element (chess order). The method is the most difficult: it is not recommended to use indoors with uneven angles.
6. Laying lines: the tiles of the same color are located in one row, another color - in the following. The alternation of the rows creates the effect of lines that can be horizontal, vertical and diagonal. It is important that the tiles of different colors are combined well.
7. The modular method is based on the laying of the tile of one series, but different sizes. The texture of tiles may be the same, but it is possible to use different colors. As a result, an original drawing is formed. For laying in this way it is recommended to choose a tile with the "modulare" marking.

Important: During the styling of the tile, a chess way is to pay special attention to the accuracy of the docking of the corners. Otherwise, all flaws will be very noticeable.

Ceramic tile laying options

Deciding with the type of tile, it is necessary to position it correctly on the surface to avoid unnecessary "trim". The rational laying of floor ceramic tiles should take into account the layout of the room, the placement of furniture. When planning the layout of the tile, the following situations may occur.

1. Room without furniture: This can be attributed to the bathroom and a corridor. Laying ceramic sexual (ceramic tiles with abrasion resistant surface) should be performed with a minimum number of narrow "trim". To do this, we decide whole tiles in one row from the wall to the wall, after which we remove alone, and we shift the rest to the middle. In this case, the "trimming" will be a width of at least 2/3 of the whole tile, which looks natural and effectively.
2. Furniture is installed at the wall, around the perimeter (for example, in the kitchen). In this case, the laying of the tile should be done from the wall, continuing towards the furnished zone. All "trimming" will be hidden furniture.

Ceramic tile laying rules and standards

Technological techniques used in sticking tiles on the floor and on the walls have a lot in common, but there are nuances that need to be considered.

Technology laying ceramic tiles on the floor

The following tools and devices will be required to work:

• plastic container (metal) for mixing glue;
• mixer - attachment to an electric glue for mixing;
• electric drill;
• marker, a marker cord;
• construction level;
• tic remote;
• rubber spatula, trowel notched (12 mm) and normal;
• tile;
• bulgarian with a disk of stone.

The procedure for laying tiles.

1. After pre-alignment bases via ties, purify it from dust.
2. Treated twice with a concrete base by means of deep penetration primer.
3. Perform counting in accordance with the selected layout. Tight "trim" is recommended to lay under the bath, or other plumbing. In that case, if the layout is a complex combination of - parts of the operating circuit, which will be used during operation.
4. The metal or plastic container preparing tile adhesive according to the directions on the package. Plain water proportion and the dry mixture - 5 liters per 25 kg. The consistency of the glue should be pasty. After mixing the adhesive must settle, after which the mass is stirred again. Number it must be such as to be able to be used within an hour.
5. Glue to the back surface of the tile is applied with a notched trowel.
6. The tiles are laid into place and pressed down, applying pressure over the entire area. It must be controlled so that the entire plane tile is on the horizontal level. In addition, the level of the tiles must be the same.
7. Spacers mounted between the tiles tic of plastic they are of width from 2 to 5 mm. The seams must be cleaned from the solution. Uncured solution was removed with a dry cloth after solidification - spatula.
8. Cut the tile to "trim" using the Tile or grinders with a circle on the stone (or diamond-coated).
9. To dry the glue necessary to close the doors in the room bathroom in order to avoid drafts. After drying the adhesive (after 2-3 days), the gaps between the tiles are filled "trowel" mass - special moisture resistant filler, chosen to match the main plate. To do this, use a rubber spatula.
10. Wipe with a cloth excess "trowel" mass perform wet cleaning tiles.

Tip: To further protect the "grouting" from moisture, provoking spread of the mold, after application of mass perform its processing and special hydrophobic antiseptic.

Your attention technology ceramic tiles: video demonstrates the process of the subtleties.

Laying tiles on the wall

For work, besides the above, it will be necessary:

• metallic UD profile;
• dowel-nails;
• rule;
• Ballerinka or Lobzik with a string with diamond spraying;
• glass cutter;
• spatula toothed 6-8 mm;
• locks.

The basic plates of sticking tiles on the wall in the bathroom are performed in the same way as during the floor cladding, but there are some nuances.

1. There is no need for the bathroom behind the bathroom: in order to save the wall on this site, it is enough to paint with moisture-resistant paint.
2. It is necessary to create a support for the tile, glued above a predetermined level. As a support, a metallic UD profile can be used, which is temporarily attached to the wall of a dowel-nail.
3. For cutting tiles around the circle, a jigsaw is used with a stove in the form of a string with a diamond spraying or "ballerina". It is necessary for facing the walls of the walls in the area of \u200b\u200bconnecting heated towel rail and mixers.
4. Floors, if necessary, you can remove the protruding parts and the edges of the tile.
5. For the orientation of tiles on the sides and vertically, use a special sign in the form of an arrow on the back side.
6. During the styling of the tile on the wall, the level of the position of each tile is tested. The rule controls the quality of gluing each row.
7. Due to the fact that the wall tile is thinner than the outdoor and less durable, it can be cutting it with a conventional glass cutter.
8. For registration of internal and external joints, plastic corners are used.
9. For the visual increase in small bathrooms use a small tile of light tones. The horizontal frieze also contributes to this.
10. Laying ceramic tiles (see photo below) in combination with decorative panel allows you to create original bathroom design.

Tip: During operation, the spatulas are recommended to immerse the working part into water. This will avoid adhesion of glue to the metal.

At the conclusion of the story about how to lay a ceramic tile laying - video with a specialist comments.