We spend a lot of time in the kitchen, not only preparing food, but also eating and communicating with family and friends. Therefore, increased demands are placed on this room. It should be both beautiful and practical. That's why tiles are great for wall cladding in the kitchen.
photos
Choosing this material for installation in the kitchen, you will receive not only beautiful finish, but also a surface that copes well with all aggressive requirements. She is not afraid of either elevated temperatures in the area of the hob or high humidity from fumes. The tiles are easy to clean from grease and soot and can easily withstand the use of chemical detergents. The tiles are also resistant to sunlight. It is durable and has many different colors and textures, allowing you to make unique panels from it.
There are a huge number of types of tiles.
Firstly, it differs in the materials from which it is made.
photos
Ceramic tiles, in turn, have many varieties.
photos
photos
All ceramic tiles have a matte or glossy finish. Everyone will be able to choose something for their interior.
There are several ways to lay tiles in the kitchen. They all have their own characteristics.
photos
Before laying the tiles, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparatory work.
First, let's determine the tool you will need to lay tiles with your own hands:
photos
Initially, it is necessary to level the surface on which the tiles will be laid. This is necessary so that the tiles lie as evenly as possible, without bumps or sagging.
Before leveling, it is necessary to prime the wall, wait until the composition dries, then use putty to smooth over all unevenness and apply finishing layer plaster. When everything has set well, prime again. It is very important to align the corners, especially if they are on open spaces of the wall, since uneven corners will lead to the fact that the tiles will have to be cut at an angle, and this will be very noticeable against the background of even rows of space between the tiles.
After the wall has become perfectly level, it is necessary to mark for laying the tiles.
If you are laying only the apron, then initially draw a horizontal line that marks the bottom of your masonry. We check this line using a building level. This must be done since the floor and ceiling may be far from horizontal. Then we lay the tile in the lower corner and draw a line from it up and to the side.
If the tiles are laid on the entire wall, then you need to start from the bottom corner. We glue the tile to it, and then draw lines from it, just like when laying the apron.
photos
photos
Remember that when laying tiles, it is necessary to strictly observe the horizontal and vertical, as well as strictly observe the pattern of the space between the tiles.
We lay out the first layer of tiles, completely observing the horizontal line; if your floor is uneven, we trim the tiles; later, this difference can be covered with a plinth.
Apply a layer to the wall over an area larger than the size of the tile, using a carved spatula. Using a small spatula, apply a small amount of mortar to the tiles. We strictly adhere to the marked marking lines. We check that all the tiles are in the same plane using a building level, and if this condition broken, use a rubber hammer to correct the situation
If you choose tiles for the wall, you can choose any material with any texture. It is not necessary that the tiles be resistant to high temperatures and humidity. You need to select it for the interior. The tiles should be in harmony with the curtains and the rest of the interior in the room.
As we have already said, you need to glue the tiles from the bottom corner, gradually rising to the very top.
The masonry must be neat, since, especially in dim light, all the flaws become visible. Therefore, if you doubt that you can glue the tiles perfectly evenly, invite specialists.
On the contrary, increased demands are placed on the apron. Here the tiles must withstand both elevated temperatures and changes in humidity. Good modern tiles copes with these nuances perfectly. The design here can be varied. A tile backsplash can be both the central accent of the kitchen and soften the brightness of the interior. Options can be from boiling white - a classic in design, to mosaic different colors, photo tiles. Lay out the apron beautifully with medium-sized square tiles, and grout the seams with a compound that is contrasting in color to the main tone of the tile.
For the floor you need to choose ceramic tiles, unglazed and baked once. Such tiles are much stronger and will withstand the functions assigned to them. Also perfect coverage for the floor is porcelain stoneware. It will perfectly withstand even walking on it in high-heeled shoes.
It is considered classic to lay tiles stylized as wood on the floor, but other designs are quite appropriate.
The layout of the tiles on the floor begins from the corner, marking a parallel to the wall.
It is also very popular to lay tiles diagonally on the floor. This will help visually expand the room. You can also lay the tiles in a herringbone pattern, especially if it creates an imitation of wood. This will make the flooring even more reminiscent of parquet.
You will need
Instructions
Before you start laying tiles on, you need to carefully prepare the walls. They must be even so that the tile lays well and lasts a long time. To do this, you need to eliminate all the irregularities. Level out the protruding areas and cover the recesses with putty or cement mortar. The walls must be prepared as carefully as before applying good plaster.
Then you should very accurately calculate how much you will need. Better number tiles required for facing each wall separately. You'll have to cut somewhere. But even a cut tile must be considered as a whole tile and rounding should always be done upward. You need to count in centimeters.
So, measurements have been taken, tiles have been purchased, and the walls are ready for work. Now we need to figure out how everything will look. To do this, you need to place the first row of tiles horizontally along the wall. If there are openings on the wall - windows, doors, etc., then laying the tiles should begin from the middle of the wall. You have to go right and left. If there are no openings or areas where there will be no tiles, you can start tiling from the corners. However, in this case they must be even, so that later the tiles do not have to be cut again.
To set a horizontal baseline, you need to place a strip on the tiles of the first row leaning against the wall and check its horizontalness using a level. The batten will rest on the topmost tile. At the level of the upper edge of the bottom tile, you need to draw a base line using a level, then nail a beacon strip 2 mm from it (taking into account the width of the seam).
The vertical baseline is marked in the same way. You need to attach a tile to the upper left corner of the wall and attach a plumb line to it. Then you can move the tile down along the plumb line. This way you can understand in which places it will stand entirely, and where it needs to be cut.
The glue should be applied with a notched trowel directly to the wall, over an area of about 1 m2. The first tile should be strengthened at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical slats, then the bottom row. The tile must be pressed very tightly against the wall. To ensure that the seams between the tiles are the same, you need to use spacers. Any glue that comes out of the seams should be wiped off immediately with a damp cloth.
Laying tiles in the kitchen is a mandatory process that accompanies renovations. If there are many alternative coatings for walls and floors, then an apron cannot do without it. Thanks to its physical and aesthetic properties, it is indispensable for this part of the room. Hiring specialists for the job will be expensive, not to mention the significant cost of materials.
You can lay tiles with your own hands, even if you have never done this before. After carefully familiarizing yourself with the technology, it will become clear that there is nothing complicated in the work. The maximum that is required is to strictly adhere to consistency. Much depends on the personal qualities of the performer. If you don't have patience and a desire for accuracy, you shouldn't take on the job. Rushing will not lead to anything good.
Show all
A tiled kitchen is rightfully considered the most functional, hygienic and beautiful. Ceramics has excellent qualities: strength, wear resistance and moisture resistance. Each craftsman has his favorite methods of laying tiles, which affects all stages of the work. The bases are prepared in different ways, glue is selected and applied. Despite the differences, the technology is common, because the material is the same - tile.
It is important to choose the right ceramic tiles. The first thing any housewife pays attention to is the design. On this issue, supporters Italian style They advise you to opt for golden-colored products. Lovers of English primness prefer richness. An oriental flavor will be given by green tiles or similar shades of gray and dark brown.
Kitchen design today widely uses not only rectangular shapes tiles Round, triangular, and square ones are becoming increasingly popular. As an additional attribute - alternation of shades, colors and textures. This variety allows you to show off your design abilities. By combining tiles, they create ornaments and patterns that give the room a zest.
Except appearance, great attention is paid to quality when purchasing. Inspect the surface from the reverse side. Only smooth, without scratches or cracks are allowed. The drawing must be clear, without scuffs. Floor tiles choose embossed or specially polished. If water gets in, it will not become slippery and will prevent it from falling.
Kitchen design using tiles has some features:
A special part of the kitchen is the apron. It's at the same time decorative coating and protecting the wall from water, high temperature, pollution. It constantly has to be cleaned, so glossy, abrasion-resistant, non-absorbent tiles are most suitable here.
These tasks can be done by a glazed ceramic tiles. To create a design, choose a rectangular or square shape. The surface looks beautiful, diluted with inserts made of the same material, but differing in color, pattern, and shape. The main thing is to select so that no more goes into waste than on finishing.
Wooden floors raise many questions, which in many apartments leaves much to be desired. Traditional linoleum flooring is not durable. There are many other materials, but not all of them can withstand extreme conditions kitchens. Fiddle with major repairs not everyone can afford. Previously it was believed that laying tiles according to wooden floor it is forbidden. Modern technologies make this possible.
Before you start laying the tiles, you purchase everything you need and ensure the scope of work. You will need tools, some of them are commonly used, others are highly specialized:
Everything else, such as buckets, rulers, pencils and cords, is always available in the household.
The tiles are glued with a special compound. You should ask which one the manufacturer recommends. Depending on the size of the surface to be finished, a mixture is purchased. Craftsmen often use a solution of 1 part cement and 4 parts very fine sand. First, stir the dry ingredients, then gradually add water. If the mixture is homogeneous and viscous, it is suitable for work.
The material is not cheap, so everything is carefully calculated so that there is not much left over, but there is definitely enough. Because buying more is also bad. Sometimes it is difficult to find exactly the same, and from different batches there may be different shades. They measure the area of the floor and walls and buy 10% more: for possible damage and sawn-off shotguns. Moreover, it is not necessary to glue tiles behind furniture and equipment - good plastering and painting are enough.
The apron is a little more difficult. To avoid mistakes, draw a drawing indicating the dimensions and location of all elements. These are the indicators we focus on. For standard kitchen they are as follows:
Next you need to calculate total area apron And here the diagram, which I still had to make, is very useful: you can’t keep every size in your head. The result obtained is the initial one for determining the number of tiles. How much you need depends on their size and installation method.
The work is easier and faster if the tile parameters are 20×20 or 27×40, but they are expensive. Models with a width and height of 15 cm are the most practical. The larger the material, the easier it is for a beginner to handle.
The standard method of installation - in a row - will allow you to save the most. In addition, it is the simplest, for people without experience. Brick and especially diagonal masonry leads to overspending; it is difficult for a non-professional to maintain proper gluing.
Start by removing the old coating. If there were tiles there before, they are dismantled using a hammer drill to help. Everything is cleaned down to the layer of plaster. It's easier with wallpaper, even if it's properly glued. When it is impossible to tear them off, moisten them with water and wait until they are soaked, then remove them with a spatula. Paint is removed in two ways: apply a special solvent or heat it with a hairdryer.
Specialists usually do not resort to this. They prefer to apply notches. The technique is time-tested and eliminates unnecessary labor. But this is possible with two important conditions: the paint should lie tightly on the surface and not swell, and the plaster should not peel off anywhere.
If traces of mold and mildew are found, these areas are carefully removed. Then fungicides are applied to prevent the infection from spreading further.
The plaster layer is checked for quality. It should fit snugly to the base; the places where it peels off should be cleaned. Then they are sealed with putty. A perfectly flat surface is not required - it is enough for it to look that way. Sometimes you have to do new plaster. There is no need to display it using beacons - it is enough that the differences do not amount to more than 5 mm.
Particular attention is required to the corners where tiles from two adjacent walls meet. They must be perfectly even. After leveling the surfaces and drying the putty, notches are applied. This will ensure better adhesion of the tiles.
The use of a deep penetrating primer should not be neglected. In addition to ensuring a strong connection, they contain antibacterial substances that prevent the development of mold and fungi. The composition is applied twice, the next layer after the previous one has dried.
For those who are faced with preparing a surface for gluing tiles, it is useful to familiarize yourself with the video material.
Using a level or plumb line, mark a vertical line, and for an apron, a horizontal line slightly below the tabletop. A metal profile is secured along it with dowels. Mark the top of the tiles with a pencil on the reverse side and stack them in one direction. Prepare the glue according to the instructions on the package. It is applied to the entire surface of the tile, the excess is removed with a notched trowel. The instrument is kept in water so that the solution does not dry out on it.
Installation of tiles on the walls starts from the bottom. Apply it to the surface and press it with force, pushing it down with a mallet. They control the correctness of the position - the quality of the whole series depends on this. Continue to go horizontally, inserting crosses, which will ensure uniform thickness of the seams. Periodically check with a long level that the installation is correct. You can correct the tile within 15 minutes, after which the incorrectly laid one will have to be torn off.
When you lay the first row with your own hands, after carefully checking the correct placement, it is recommended to leave it for a day to dry. He is the most responsible, and all further quality largely depends on him. The next day they continue using the same technology. When the surface is completely covered, after 24 hours, take a mallet and tap it. If you hear a dull sound, the tiles are loose. It should be torn off and put in a new way.
An important question: where to start laying the apron - from the middle or from the edge? It depends on its location: it is located in the middle of the kitchen or occupies part of the wall adjacent to the corner. In the first case, from the center, but the rows end with cut tiles. Their size must be kept the same on both sides, otherwise the appearance will be sloppy. If the apron is corner, start from the edge with a whole tile.
If you need to cut tiles, it is very convenient to use a tile cutter, but you can also get by with a grinder with a special circle. With certain skills, a glass cutter is used, which is used to draw a line on the back side, and then break it off, placing it on the edge of the table. Sharp nicks remain, which are removed with sandpaper or a block or file. If you need to make a round hole, use a diamond bit on a grinder.
To properly design the corners and hide the ends of the tiles, use plastic corners. The thickness is selected to be 2 mm larger than the tile so that the edges fit freely. There is a joining option without using corners. It is much more complicated and consists of sawing off the adjacent ends to 45°. If the walls are “filled up”, then it will be possible to make it beautiful only after leveling it with plaster or drywall.
After a day the glue hardens. The supporting metal profile is removed from the apron and the crosses between the tiles are removed. Start making the seams. Use dry grout, dilute it to the desired state, apply it to a rubber spatula and press it in. It should be in harmony with the color of the tile, preferably a little darker. After half an hour, remove excess with a damp cloth.
Learn more about laying tiles on walls in the video.
The technology is not fundamentally different from gluing it to the wall. Careful surface treatment and consideration of features are required beforehand. The coating is under heavy load. Residents visit the kitchen several times throughout the day, because in many houses it also serves as a dining room. Presses on the floor Appliances and massive furniture with dishes and food.
Applying various schemes layouts visually expand or reduce the room. First, they try on dry to evaluate and choose the most acceptable option.
It’s hard to overestimate the beauty of using ceramic tiles in the kitchen, because it’s really unique material. It is tiles that are best suited for kitchens, as they are moisture-resistant, durable, resistant to high and low temperatures and very beautiful. This facing material presented in construction stores in a huge assortment. That is why it is not at all difficult to choose tiles to suit the individual style of your kitchen.
And everything seems to be just fine, and performance characteristics and price, but there is one negative point - the cost of installation work. Any wasteful owner understands that this is a serious and, in many ways, unjustified blow to family budget. For this reason, those who do not like to waste money decide to lay ceramic tiles themselves. This approach is largely justified, because the cost of masons’ services is equal to the cost of materials.
In addition to being an information resource, we are also engaged in the sale of tools that significantly facilitate the work of a tile layer; we will talk about them below. In the meantime, we advise you to study this article, as it will describe the correct technology for laying tiles in the kitchen.
As you understand, any mistakes in repairs spoil the entire aesthetics of the room and, as a rule, this is very noticeable. It is for this reason that many owners of apartments and houses do not dare to do repairs themselves. Very often they are afraid or do not understand some aspects of working technology. If you nevertheless decide to carry out the work yourself, be patient, because if you approach the matter with due diligence, laying tiles will become a completely feasible task for you. It is very good if you have at least once watched how tiles are laid. If not, take a look interesting video, which will give you an idea of how this is done.
Did you know how beautiful it looks? You can check out these wonderful room design options by following the link.
In fact, there aren't any at all general rules and the taboo on laying tiles, each layer at one point or another shows individuality. And that’s right, healthy creativity should be present in any business. In addition, there are even quite a few types of surfaces, each of which has its own installation technology. For example, facing plasterboard surface, a painted base, and simply plastered walls are significantly different. Many masons recommend not completely removing the paint, but simply making notches on the surface of the wall. Particularly meticulous master layers are hostile to this technique and believe that the wall must be completely cleared of paint and plastered, and only in this case can tiles be laid. However, as a rule, in reality it turns out that the tiles on the wall with notches are held securely.
But, there is another open question: how to lay tiles evenly in the kitchen? This can only be done if the walls have flat surface, so take the trouble to do this to get a good final quality. Soviet methods are also applicable to installation, but their effectiveness is questionable. Previously, the tiles were wetted, supposedly this improved the adhesion of the tiles and the wall. However, whether this is really the case has not been proven. Regular tile adhesive can create a good adhesion, without the use of soaking. Today, there are three ways to lay tiles - “diagonal”, “in a bandage”, “seam in seam”. The most technically difficult way is diagonal laying, since it requires many cuts, which significantly increases material consumption. When laying using the “bandage” method, the top rows of tiles are shifted halfway horizontally
Having leveled the walls, you should plaster them using a primer deep penetration. Currently being implemented a large number of different primers, in principle, practically no different in composition. You can find out which tools are best to use for laying tiles!!
You should know!
After pouring the primer out of a container (for example, a canister), you should not pour it back into the same place if it is not completely used. Otherwise, after a while an unpleasant odor will begin to emanate from the canister. When the primer dries, the wall will take ideal condition, and grains of sand will not fall off from it. This will have a positive effect on the adhesion of the glue and the wall.
Glue in stores is also sold in a wide range. Most masons believe that the most ideal adhesive for laying tiles is Ceresit. But import substitution in our country was still developing far before the sanctions, so domestic glue in composition and properties is no worse than the same Ceresit. If you don’t want to overpay for a brand name, choose your own and you won’t feel the difference!
We hope that you will choose the tiles for your design yourself, and to calculate the required quantity, you just need to measure the area of the wall and divide by the area of the tiles. You must add ten percent to the result obtained, approximately this amount will be spent on fighting and cutting. If you want to purchase tiles more accurately, make a template out of cardboard and apply it to the wall. This way you will know exactly how many tiles you will need. But in order to buy tiles without stock, you need to be absolutely sure that they can be cut without defects. So buy tiles without stock only if you have such abilities.
If you want to end up beautiful kitchen, try to lay the cut tiles in inconspicuous places, where they will not be visible. You can place it on a wall that is covered by furniture, in corners where light does not fall, and so on. If you plan to place tiles in the center of switches and sockets or in places where seams touch, you will have to purchase extra tiles.
In addition to everything that we have described, you will also need for work
Grinder or tile cutter;
Bucket with water;
Pencil with ruler;
Two spatulas (notched and small rubber, for grouting);
Metallic profile with dowel nails.
As a rule, for kitchen table and they do not lay tiles on cabinets, since this is not economically profitable and results in excess consumption of material. Now we will tell you about possible way laying tiles on the apron. To do this, you need to draw a horizontal line from the planned starting point of the apron to the end. Further along this line, a metal profile is attached using dowel-nails. The first (bottom) row of tiles will be attached to it. After this it is necessary building level check horizontality. To regulate seams, 3D crosses or more universal tools are used - tile leveling systems
If you decide to make 2 mm seams, you need to buy crosses 2 mm thick, if 3 mm, respectively, you need crosses of this size. You should choose a spatula depending on the size of the tile you plan to use. The most popular spatulas have teeth measuring 6,8,10 millimeters.
If you don’t know which tile adhesive to choose, you can find out about this!!
The glue must be mixed until the desired consistency is obtained. To obtain it, you must read the instructions for use indicated on the package. Tile adhesive is mixed manually, using a drill with a screw-shaped attachment, or you can use an electric mixer. As a rule, only tilers with good incomes can afford a mixer, unlike a drill.
After mixing the glue, you should let it sit for about five to ten minutes and after that, mix again. Such manipulations with it are carried out in order to give it softness and plasticity. To apply it, use a notched trowel, which must be dipped in water during operation. Otherwise, the glue on it will actively dry out and accumulate. For this reason, you will need a bucket of water, and to check the planes, use the usual aluminum rules.
Before you lay the tile, you will need to know where it is down and where it is up. To do this, turn it over - to back side There will be marks in the form of an arrow. For convenience, you can immediately correctly stack the stack of tiles along the arrows. Mark it from the end with a pencil where it is at the top. And after that you can take it from the stack and calmly and comfortably lay it down.
For these purposes, use a flat spatula. Excess glue from the flat trowel should be removed with a notched trowel. After this, the excess is placed in a container with glue, and it slides into it without effort, since the notched trowel was in a bucket of water and is accordingly wet and slippery. The adhesive is located on the back side of the tile in even grooves. In this case, the spatula must be held perpendicularly, without tilting. This determines whether the correct thickness of the adhesive layer will be applied.
Take the tile, apply glue to it and gently press it over the entire area. Check its position with a level so that everything is level, both vertically and horizontally. If the wall was evenly plastered, and you secured the profile evenly along the line, then, as a rule, there are no differences horizontally. After the first one, it is necessary to glue the second tile, fixing the upper and lower parts tile leveling systems or 3D crosses, depending on what you plan to use. To check the plane, a rule is used. Make sure there are no gaps.
Different craftsmen apply glue in different ways, some only on the wall, others only on the tiles, and some here and there. In principle, at the moment they are selling in all respects good glue, so between different ways application there is no fundamental difference.
Cut tiles are placed in the corners. To cut it, use a tile cutter. As a rule, a non-professional mason does not have such tools on his farm; in this case, you need to use an ordinary glass cutter. After you make a cut on it, you need to break the tile by placing it edgewise on the table; you can also use a stool for these purposes. Perform these manipulations very carefully, as you can harm yourself if you come into contact with a sharp broken edge of the tile. It happens that in places where plumbing or electrical fixtures are located, it is necessary to make a shaped cut. It will help you do this Sander with a diamond blade – grinder. Its disadvantage is that during operation it creates a lot of dust, but the advantage is that the price is much lower than a machine for cutting tiles.
You should know! Adjusting the tiles on the wall can be done for a maximum of fifteen minutes; if more time passes, the panel must be removed, the adhesive removed from the wall and re-installed.
In order to arrange as accurately as possible window slopes or wall corners, use plastic corners. The ends of the tiles are hidden in them. The thickness of the corner should be approximately two millimeters larger than the panel.
The approximate drying time for the glue is one day. After this time, you need to dismantle the metal profile supporting the first row of tiles, since after a day it will no longer slide off.
After you dismantle tile leveling systems or crosses, depending on what you used, you can start sealing the seams. A fugue will help you do this, which you must choose in accordance with the color of the grout. It is a powder that must be diluted correctly. The kneaded consistency should not be too thick or thin. To evenly distribute the grout over the surface, use a rubber spatula, as it will not damage the glazed layer of the tile. After applying the grout, all you have to do is clean the surface. To do this, use a wet cloth or sponge. We would also like to tell you about the projects we implement Building tools – tile leveling systems and 3D crosses.
Our online store is pleased to offer you buy tile leveling systems,’which are excellent for carrying out facing work. Their positive properties, is that, unlike ordinary crosses, in addition to creating an even seam, they also create a perfectly smooth surface. For this reason, they are more versatile and functional than the former.
All products we sell are certified, produced in factories according to modern technologies using innovative equipment in Russia. Therefore, its cost is significantly lower than its foreign analogues, which are no better than SVP, DLS and Litolevel in terms of quality. The systems are made of impact-resistant plastic, which is very important since half of their parts are reusable. If you have any questions about purchasing our leveling systems, call our manager at the number listed on the website, he will be happy to answer them. And then we would like to talk about the advantages tile leveling systems.
By using them during the installation process, you will not encounter the “landslide” effect;
Leveling systems consist of two parts, one of which is reusable, so when laying tiles in all rooms, starting from the second, you will save half the cost;
Their use guarantees absolutely smooth seams and surfaces;
With the installation process using leveling systems even a beginner who has no skills in this area can handle it;
Usage leveling systems speeds up the process two to four times facing works. Accordingly, a bricklayer is able to do at least twice as much work in a working day and, proportionally, earn more;
And many others.
Repairing any premises involves a colossal amount of work, which involves not only the repair process itself, but also preparatory work, design choice and finishing materials. In this article, we will look at how to lay tiles on the kitchen floor correctly, step by step.
Kitchen renovations are no exception. Among the many finishing materials, ceramic tiles stand out. Its use in the kitchen is due to the following characteristics:
Ceramic tiles in the kitchen are used for walls, splashbacks and floors. You can veneer all of these surfaces, or just some of them. In this article we will talk about flooring.
How to lay tiles in the kitchen - more on this.
The installation process itself can be divided into two parts: preparatory and installation itself, directly.
Preparatory stage involves the choice of design, selection of materials and tools, as well as the process of preparing the surfaces and materials themselves for work. It's worth considering everything kitchen interior generally.
It is very important to choose the right tools and materials. It’s better to have your own set of tools - it will never be superfluous. To work you will need:
When choosing the tile itself, it is worth considering that the kitchen is one of the most popular places in the house, which means the floor bears a significant load. Don’t forget the fact that there will be heavy household appliances on the floor and kitchen furniture. In addition, it must be non-slip. Otherwise, if water gets in, the floor will look more like ice, and this is even dangerous.
If necessary, a heated floor system can be installed under the tiles. It itself is cold, and if the floor in the house is cold, then you cannot do without it.
It is worth considering in advance the options for laying tiles in the kitchen, everything design solutions to correctly calculate the amount required material and installation strategy. Laying floor tiles in the kitchen the process is labor-intensive, but worthwhile.
The floor surface must be smooth and free of defects (cracks, depressions, protrusions, etc.).
The first and main thing to do is to level the base. At this stage, the subsequent process of laying tiles is simplified as much as possible, and high-quality and reliable fastening to the floor is guaranteed.
The floor surface must be cleaned of the old coating, all debris and those elements that can be removed must be removed.
This stage of surface preparation is very important, since in the future it will allow the tiles to adhere better to the floor.
If the surface has significant flaws and differences, then it must be leveled.
The points are connected by a common line, which will indicate the placement of the first row. If the distance from the line to the floor is the same everywhere, then the floor is level. If there are small or large fluctuations in size, then it is necessary to level the surface.
If in bathrooms the floor is often made at a slight slope so that moisture accumulates in one place, then this method is not common in the kitchen.
The surface can be leveled by partial or full screed. For this purpose, special mixtures are produced, which contain cement and plasticizers. The diluted mixture is applied to the floor using a spatula and leveled. Use a roller to remove air bubbles.
An important step in surface preparation is priming. Dried flooring. Once cleared of debris and dirt, it is treated with a primer. The primer makes the surface more durable and allows the glue to adhere better to the surface.
The primer solution is applied to the surface using a brush or roller.
If the area is large, then the corners are treated with a brush, and the rest of the space with a roller.
Before starting work, lay the ceramic tiles in water for 10–20 minutes. This is done so that it does not absorb water from glue mixture, which, ultimately, will allow it to stick better. After this procedure, the tiles are removed and dried a little.
The adhesive solution is prepared strictly according to the instructions. When kneading, use a drill with a mixing attachment, which produces a homogeneous and plastic material for work.
Work begins from the corner that is immediately visible from the entrance. Laying tiles yourself is not difficult, but you need to get used to it.
Glue is applied to the floor and leveled using a notched trowel. The thickness of the glue on the surface should be approximately 10 mm. A smaller thickness will not provide a reliable connection, just like a larger one. 10 mm is the optimal amount of glue. When leveling with a notched trowel, grooves will appear. They are needed for better adhesion of the glue.
At the next stage, the tiles are laid. It is very important to lay out the first piece evenly and correctly - the whole job depends on this. You can use markup.
The tile is easily pressed down, as a result of which the glue fills the entire space and ensures high-quality adhesion of the surfaces. We lay it down carefully and slowly so as not to damage it.
You must immediately check the surface with a building level. If slopes and unevenness are detected, the tiles are leveled. There are several different options for using this material in the kitchen.
The simplest is parallel to the walls, another option is diagonally. Tiles on the floor in the kitchen can be laid in other, more complex ways. But if the work is carried out independently, then it is better to refuse them.
Work is always controlled using a level. Using a short level, deviations in horizontality are detected individual elements tiles, and long – the overall horizontalness of the surface. Do not forget about the design of the floor, always follow the specified pattern. It’s like a correctly put together puzzle – it has its own special pattern.
Special crosses must be placed between the tiles. The crosses regulate the width of the seams. It is very simple to lay them - in the corners, at the junction of four slabs.
For those places where the tiles need to be cut or a specific hole cut into them, a tile cutter is simply necessary. For shaped holes, use a hammer drill with special attachments with diamond edges.
Using a tile cutter, the excess is carefully cut off and given the required shape. If it is missing, then you can use a grinder, for example. When working, it is very important to use goggles and gloves to avoid injury from shrapnel.
As the rows are laid, it is very important to promptly remove dirt and excess glue using a rag soaked in water. This way the coating will be clean and you won’t have to scrape off the glue when finishing the work.
The glue dries in about 24 hours. After this time, you can proceed to the next stage of work.
After the time required for the glue to dry completely, you can begin grouting the joints. The seams are rubbed with special mixtures that fill the space between the seams, forming protection against the accumulation of dirt. Excess grout is removed with a damp rag.
The grout dries in about a day. After 24 hours, you can start arranging furniture and equipment. It is recommended to treat the laid tiles with special impregnations, which will make them even more durable and wear-resistant.
The installation process is a very complex and time-consuming task, but if everything is done according to the rules, with proper placement and placement, then such a floor will last for many years and will please not only the eyes, but also the feet.
Laying tiles in the kitchen with your own hands can be the beginning of a renovation in the bathroom, in which tiles are the main element of the coating.
Finishing the floor is similar to working with an apron. But the apron requires more patience and care, since the work is carried out on vertical surface, which will be visible from any point. A tile backsplash in the kitchen looks original. But it also has the function of protecting the wall from splashes, dirt and much more.
In conclusion, I would like to say that finishing the kitchen with tiles is very profitable solution. She has high level wear resistance and resistance to stains, which is very important in the kitchen.
In addition, you can find a lot various videos, which explains and shows in detail how to lay tiles in the kitchen. The tiled floor will cope well with the loads.
