Laying tiles on the floor
Do-it-yourself repairs – a real opportunity to save money. But, it is worthwhile to thoughtfully approach some works that require special knowledge and adherence to technology. Such work includes laying tiles on the floor. Tile selection. Today there is such a variety of floor tiles that you can just get confused. When choosing a tile for laying, you need to remember for which room you want to buy it. Abrasion-resistant tiles are suitable for a hallway, hall, porch or bathroom. Laying methods. There are many of them, but the most popular are “seam-to-seam” and “run-up” styling. Can be laid diagonally seam-in-seam. In addition, you can lay out a picture, use tiles of different colors or a plinth. Required materials and tools. You will need: Tile Glue Tile cutter Pencil Grout Hammer
Laying tiles on the floor
Spatulas (notched and rubber) Laying. We make markings on the floor, apply glue to a small square on the floor, apply the tile, gently press it, level it with a level. So, gradually, we lay the whole tile. If laying requires some distance between tiles, use separators. After the tiles are completely dry, fill the joints with grout.