Laying of ceramic tiles

Facing walls and floors with ceramic tiles is a complex process that requires special skills. Much depends on how accurately and efficiently the installation will be carried out - unprofessional work will spoil the appearance of even the most exclusive and expensive tiles.

Laying

Ceramic tiles

from 25 EUR/m2

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Best solution

Tiles are the most hygienic finishing material. It is ideal in the kitchen, living room and bathrooms – i.e. rooms where a water-resistant and easy-to-clean coating is essential.

When choosing a tile, pay attention to its compliance with the place of use. Please note that ceramic tiles are divided into three main types: for internal floor and wall coverings, for external walls, and for swimming pools.

Principle of operation

Preparatory work for laying tiles on the wall or floor begins with the alignment of corners and walls, which is necessary to achieve a good result.

Most often 3 main options are used for laying: seam-to-seam, split (with offset) and diagonally. Such solutions are suitable for both rectangular and square tiles.

For maximum symmetry of tile laying on the floor, work begins from the center of the floor or from the corner of the room farthest from the door.

A modular grid is a repetitive, non-uniform pattern of tiles of different shapes and colors. This requires preliminary preparation of the calculation and design of the drawing. There are also ready-made collections of tile sets for modular laying with diagrams.

Characteristics

Wear strength

from 1 to 5 degree on the PEI scale

Surface hardness

from 1 to 10 on the Mohs scale

Chemical resistance

from class AA to D

Why use ceramic tiles?

Ceramic tiles are one of the most popular building materials that are always relevant. Love for facing ceramics is due to the fact that it is more environmentally friendly and durable than the most other solutions.

Strength

Tiles are very strong materials that can withstand loads of tens of thousands of tons per square meter.

Reliability

Tile has a very high stiffness index, due to this it does not deform. The greater the thickness of the tile fragments, the more stable it is.

Security

The material does not burn, and when heated it does not emit any harmful substances, so it is ideal for lining stoves and fireplaces.

Practicality

Tiles do not conduct electric current, do not lose color from sunlight and do not break when contact with chemicals.

Beauty and convenience

Ceramic tiles are easy to clean. They retain their decorative properties for many years.