It is believed that the most popular material for bathroom finishing is tile. The masonry of ceramic tiles is a complex process, but, knowing some features, you will be able to cope with it without the help of a master. To make the result perfect, remember a few important points. First of all, you need to determine the direction of laying.
There are a lot of masonry options: straight, diagonal, offset, mosaic. Applying this or that method, you can visually adjust the room, for example, to make it more spacious or higher. Next, you need to calculate the required amount of material, based on the measurements of the bathroom. You need to buy with a margin of 5-10%.If you have not decided how to put the tile in the bathroom, familiarize yourself with the features of each masonry way. Direct series
This is a simple and time-tested option. Tile should be placed so that it boils down into equal horizontal and vertical strips. Start work from the second from the floor of the row. First, around the perimeter of the room, draw an even line along which you will fasten the guides( metal slats).With a direct method of laying the bathroom will look more beautiful if you start from the middle of the wall, and not from the corners. Trimming will not be so noticeable.
Diagonal laying of tiles
This method will help to make the bathroom more visually. Diagonal facing is much more difficult to perform. First, from the angle from which the masonry begins, you need to measure the segments equal to the length of the tile, and connect them. Figuratively speaking, we must finish the isosceles triangle. Then the diagonal is drawn from the center of the planned segment. Fits the first whole tile, then the rest. It is important that the side of each new element is located strictly perpendicular to the drawn diagonal.
With offset
This kind of finish is very original, resembles brickwork. The tile is located in horizontal rows. Each new element is placed indented half or third of the bottom. The middle of the upper tiles will fall on the vertical seams of those under them. Be sure to follow the same thickness of the seams, using crosses. You can overlay the bath with a tile with a bias diagonally. It looks very nice.
What you need to lay the tiles in the bathroom
You need to buy such materials:
- tiles in sufficient quantity;
- tiled waterproof adhesive;
- grout;
- waterproof primer;
- plastic crosses( thickness choose at your discretion).
Take care of the availability of these tools:
- Tile cutter. Can be electric or manual. Some do not want to spend money on this device and prefer to use a Bulgarian or diamond glass cutter.
- Drill with a nozzle "mixer".With her help, a glutinous mixture is prepared.
- Spatulas. Need dentate, flat and rubber.
- Trowel. Diamond crowns for round slits.
- Sponges.
- Water tanks and preparation of glue.
- Roulette, laser and ordinary levels, plumb.
- Pencil or marker for marking, rulers, building cord.
How to properly lay the tile on the wall
Collect everything you need for repair. Before laying the tiles in the bathroom, prepare the walls by following the instructions:
- Use a plumb bob to determine how smooth the surface is.
- Clean the walls from any old coating.
- Using a plaster, level the surface. Depending on the condition of the walls, it may take from one to several layers.
- If the walls are completely crooked, line them with sheets of plasterboard. As a result, the area of the room will be reduced.
- When the walls are leveled and the plaster dries, cover them with a primer so that the tile is fastened more firmly.
Before laying the tiles in the bathroom, mark out the walls and perform the calculation using this instruction:
- Using the level, find the lowest floor space. Mark the height of one tile. Using the level, along the entire perimeter of the room, put the same marks, connect to a continuous line.
- At the level noted above, nail the wooden bar or metal profile.
- Using a tape measure, determine the middle of the wall. From this point to the right side lay the tile, inserting crosses. If the last element does not fit, slide the entire row to the left to the limit. Draw a vertical line to the left of the tile. Mark so every wall.
How to properly tile in the bathroom:
- The process always starts with the second horizontal row above the nailed bar.
- Mix the moisture-resistant adhesive according to the recommendations on the packaging.
- Apply some mortar to the notched trowel and spread over the area of the wall from which to start. Lean the tile against the wall, press it slightly, while moving in different directions, so that the glue mixture is evenly spread. If it can not be applied to the wall, you can cover the tile on the reverse side, both technologies are permissible.
- Lay the entire row gradually, inserting into the distance between the elements special crosses that are responsible for the width of the seam. Use the level to make sure that the tile lies flat horizontally and vertically. As a rule, in the corners there will be not whole but clipped elements. Then you can move on to the next row. Periodically clean up the seams from the glue.
- When all the walls are faced, remove the bar and take the lower row. Some pieces also have to be pruned.
- When everything is ready, mix the grout as described in the instructions.
- Rub it with a rubber spatula into the clearances. Treat them with a damp sponge, and after drying - with a dry rag.
Laying tiles in the bathroom with your own hands involves cutting it. On this process it is necessary to dwell in more detail:
- For the procedure you need a tile cutter or a quality glass cutter. If you work last, then design a piece that you need. In one move, cut the tile according to the marked line. Put it on the edge of the table face up. Press down on both sides to tile the tile.
- If you have a tile cutter, then simply place the tile so that the line you drawn coincides with the marks, make an incision and press the handle of the device to tile the tile.
- If you need to cut out not a straight line, but a curve or an arc-shaped line, then use the bulgarian. Round holes for tubes in the tile should be drilled with special crowns.
How to put the tile on the floor with your own hands
This process is less complicated than the previous one. Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to lay the tile on the floor in the bathroom:
- Clean the surface. To make it even, apply a self-leveling mortar or cement screed. When the compound dries, primetnuyte surface.
- Before laying the floor tiles in the bathroom, you need to make the markup after alignment. Find the middle of each wall, mark. Connect perpendicular lines. So you divide the floor into four separate sectors. It is better to start from the center, but some prefer to put it from the door or from the most visible part of the bathroom.
- Apply a small amount of glue to the floor area with a comb. First lay out a square of four tiles. Then lay out the longest row along one of the lines. After every two or three tiles, apply a level to make sure there are no abnormalities.
- Insert the crosses into the clearances.
- When the whole tile is spread out, trim it.
- So you figured out how to put the tiles in the bathroom on the floor. It remains only to pull the crosses and wipe the seams.