Laying tiles is a very popular process of repair work, since tiles are often used in rooms with high humidity (bathrooms and shower rooms, kitchens), as well as as floor coverings not only in residential areas, but also in places with high intensity of operation, for example, supermarkets, shopping centers, medical institutions, cafes and restaurants, as well as sometimes industrial premises.
Therefore, in this article we would like to give some practical tips when laying tile decorative materials.
Tip 1
Do not skimp on tile adhesive composition, especially if you have chosen an expensive tile.
The durability of the decorative coating with tiles directly depends on the quality of the adhesive composition, since it is responsible for preventing peeling and cracking of the decorative material during operation.
You need to know what dimensions and weight the tile you have chosen will have, as well as what the temperature and intensity of the surface operation will be. It would also be nice to understand the designations of the characteristics of tile adhesives, for example, what is C1 and what is C2.
Sometimes, if you want to create a stronger masonry
, such a mistake is allowed among non-professionals. But it is impossible to make a layer thicker than acceptable, since the laying will not only become less durable, but also less convenient, since the tile can simply slide.
Under normal conditions, the tile adhesive hardens within 24 hours, so you need to wait a day after laying the last tile and only then proceed to grout.
If you need to put the surface into operation very urgently, then you should use a special tile adhesive, with which you can rub the seams after 3-4 hours. For example, Teknofay Rapid.
