Put a wall tile

Ceramic tiles for many centuries, is an invariable attribute of kitchens, toilets, bathrooms and showers. Despite the emergence of many modern materials, the use of glazed ceramic tile is still the most practical way to build a wall a beautiful, easily cleanable, durable and waterproof surface. Ceramic tiles for many centuries, is an invariable attribute of kitchens, toilets, bathrooms and showers. Despite the emergence of many modern materials, the use of glazed ceramic tile is still the most practical way to build a wall a beautiful, easily cleanable, durable and waterproof surface. In recent years, more and more people tend to decorate your house with your own hands. Going to meet them, the manufacturers and suppliers offer materials and tools designed for amateurs, not professionals, which greatly facilitates the execution of work. However, the tile work is not as easy as it may seem at first glance, and to achieve professional-quality work need some skill and knowledge. This does not imply that an amateur can not well put the tile, but it requires attention and patience, as well as a clear understanding of why and what you are doing. If you use this article and will work carefully and patiently, nothing prevents you to achieve excellent results. Ideas and options for lining the walls with ceramic tiles is not only a purely utilitarian purpose, its use can also get a stunning decorative effects. In addition to the usual ceramic, there is a marble and mosaic tiles. When choosing colors, drawings and diagrams are not facing a hurry: tile is not only the most expensive decorative materials, it is also the hardest to replace if something will suit you. If in doubt, choose something simpler, that will create a neutral background. Postpone the final decision for a week or two and think again. Remember: when the tile is on the wall, you have to get used to it. Classic style - white sanitary ware and white tiles - never out of style. However, a large white space looks cool, you need to add some details that attract attention. At breast height can be formed connecting the slot of special tiles with patterns (such groove and special tiles called Dado). Below Dado tiles placed horizontally, and above the diagonal, and diamond-shaped pattern reinforces the impression of elegance. To enhance the decorative effect at floor level and a bit short of the ceiling can be sent from the borders of contrasting tiles, such as the dark blue color. Combining color tiles, sanitary ware and fittings, we can give the bathroom a classic look. Regardless of the style it is important to remember that for the cladding of large areas, such as an entire wall or an entire room, it is better to use a large tile: it allows you to visually enlarge the size of the room. Black and white. The contrast of black and white tiles makes a dramatic effect in the kitchens and in bathrooms. Large areas of black tiles, especially in combination with shiny chrome fittings, reinforce the impression of luxury. In small bathrooms and bathrooms with toilets large areas of black tiles can be used to distinguish the different functional areas, such as the background for the toilet. Rustic style. With old-fashioned sanitary equipment is best combined soft, unobtrusive tone. Picking up the appropriate color, you can get the impression of harmony and softness. Not necessarily cover the bathroom tiles to full height. Facing only the lower part of the wall to a height sufficient to protect against splashes and reduces costs. In this case, the counting of the wall, start from the line of Dado, so that the top series consisted of whole tiles. If the floor is not perfectly smooth, schedule line Dado so that the height of the last series was one to two thirds the height of the tile. Preparation Before doing any tile work necessary to prepare a safe and flat surface. Tiles can be laid on top of different types of wall materials: the plaster, plasterboard, cement spray, plywood, paint, even over the old tile. However, for the successful execution of tiled work surface should be dry, clean and solid. Tiles can be laid directly on top of a glossy or emulsion paint, unless, of course, the very paint and plaster beneath it are strong and have no defects. In this case, would require a minimum of preparatory work. Old distempers will be removed. Rinse it with water and seal the surface of the stabilizing solution, such as polyvinyl acetate sealant. Old wallpaper, too, have completely tear. Before proceeding give the wall to dry completely. If the old tiles clings to the wall and its surface is quite smooth, new tile can be laid directly over the old one. If possible place the new tile so that it overlaps the joints of old masonry. Recommended to clean up the old tile surface of the silicon carbide sandpaper. This will provide a better grip of the new tiles to the wall. Broken or loose old tiles must be careful to fight off and fill this place with cement or plaster flush with the rest of the surface. The same process and the place of the old fallen tiles. Remember that the new tile must be put on an absolutely clean and dry surface. Sealing cracks and holes surface onto which the tile is laid must be level. Although the binder material and can fill cavities in the wall depth of up to 6 mm in any significant irregularities greatly affect the quality of work. Good idea to check the evenness of the walls in all directions with a long wooden ruler. Small bulge can bring down the hammer and putty has been deepened. Depression can also deepen and putty or plaster. If the wall is very uneven, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of fresh plaster or plasterboard wall sheathe. Small cracks in the plaster are not terrible, but more needs to be repaired. Lagging plaster must knock and putty or plaster these sites. Sheathing of pipes and bath tube, passing along the walls, it is necessary wherever possible, to hide, to sheathe their plywood, gypsum board or other suitable material. To prevent cracking of the cement between the tiles requires a rigid frame, so do not use nails and screws. Hot water pipe should be isolated, otherwise the wood warp, which will lead to cracking of the cement. Before laying the tile all the wooden surfaces should be treated with sealant. For fixing panels use screws with countersunk head, otherwise the surface will be uneven. Casings for pipes. Attach to the wall (wall) two strips of wood 25 mm wide. Cut out 19-millimeter plywood panels and assemble them from cover with screws. Screw the cover to the bar. Choose the size of the casing and the position of strips such that when facing did not have to cut the tiles. Plating bath. Manufacture of bars size 50/25 mm wooden frame and attach it to the floor and walls. The height of the frame should allow to do tiling on par or under the edge of the tub. Obsheyte frame 12-millimeter plywood. Do not forget to make a door for access to weir. Nikolai Alexeyev