Choose a ceramic tile - it would seem that could be easier ?! He found a tile with the pleasant pattern, determine the number and then looked at the package that was not there the bat tiles and forth. But it turns out, 61 Tile rabotyneobhodimo know some nuances to the choice was correct and did not have to sorry about their purchase.

     Characteristics
     wear resistance
This is one of the most important characteristics, taking into account that when choosing the tiles required. For this feature, you can determine which tiles to fit any space. After all, for each room, given the traffic in it, it is believed a kind of tile.
American Institute Porcelein Enamel Institute, has developed criteria for determining the five groups of tiles.
PEI is used only for one of the walls.
PEI 2 and 3 is used for the walls and floors in bathrooms and kitchens
PEI 4 is designed for the floor in the other premises.
PEI 5 for crowded places: restaurants, supermarkets, airports, pedestrian areas, etc...

     Hardness
If the tile wall, then the question of its hardness should bother you the least. This indicator is relevant primarily for floor tiles.
Surface hardness on the Mohs scale is determined by exposing the tile with natural materials. Mohs hardness scale is only 10 degrees, the higher the hardness of this scale, the less susceptible to damage during walking slab and exposed hard and sharp objects. It should be noted that the glossy tiles all visible damage and scratches more, so in this case preferably matt ceramic tiles.

     frost-resistance
This indicator is important only if you choose tile for terraces, 62 plitochnye raboty balconies, or other outdoor areas. Such tiles have to withstand repeated freezing and thawing is not collapsing. Frost believe in cycles of freezing and thawing of the sample to the partial or complete destruction. Plain tile floor average withstand 50 cycles, but there are on the market and other embodiments tiles having 70 or more cycles of freezing.

     Water absorption
Most building materials absorb water and atmospheric moisture. Tile no exception. Only different kinds of tiles, this figure will be different. It should be remembered that ceramic tile is the material that is most often used in rooms with high humidity, so this figure is very important in the selection of tiles. So for wall tiles water absorption rate should not exceed 24%, floor tiles - 4.5%.

     Chemical resistance
The indicator determines how susceptible to chemical attack ceramic tile. This is particularly important when choosing a tile for the kitchen. In the first place in the operation of the mistress to face with what can be washed tiles, and what is prohibited. Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, detergents, cleaners, acids, alkali, can cause irreparable damage to the tile.
If the package has a marking of "AA", which means that the tile is not terrible effect of chemicals. Less resistant tile with the "A" marker. The lowest resistance in tile chemistry with a marker "O". Intermediate resistance - the "B" and "C".

     Appearance
In terms of practicality and appearance, ceramic tile can be considered the queen of decorative materials. Texture, colors and imitation coatings allow any interior designer with the help of tiles to create true masterpieces. It is worth remembering that the glossy tiles, reflecting light, allow to visually enlarge the room, while the matt absorbing light will make it more comfortable. Be careful in choosing textured tile with small borozdochkami and intricate embossed pattern, using it in the kitchen. This tile bude very hard to clean out the plaque dust and grease.

     Interesting news
Leather tiles. Imagine a floor made of genuine leather. This is a very beautiful, natural and status, but note that this is done tile using polymeric materials with high strength only imitating coating.
Straw tiles. Texture and color make the ceramic tile is almost indistinguishable from the straw mat.
Sand tile. This will create a tile in the room beach mood, especially if it is to the same and warmed. Using texture and color is achieved maximum similarity with the usual clean sandy small beach.

     Laying tiles

     We have already had the opportunity to understand the features of ceramic tiles. It is time to clarify some points related to its direct application, ie laying tiles.

     All work on the tiling should start with ustanovki63 Tilingworks special decorative equipment - for example, mirrors.
Note that the walls in modern homes are rarely strictly vertical, so be sure to use a plumb and level. Then, determine the place where will be located the mirror and move it to the dimensions of the wall with a gap 1-2 mm. Do this carefully especially if you stick tiles on the quick-drying glue.
From the first row (bottom) using the cross, first placing them perpendicular to the wall. Fluff zone next row of glue, turn the cross on the wall and stick tile. An hour later, with the help of sewing carefully remove the cross. Do not tighten this work, or glue finally consolidate their position on the wall.

     Laying tiles on the wall
Draw the position of the mirror and start laying the tiles from the first lower series. To do this, you need to nail down the bar. It must be strictly horizontal, so be sure to use a level.

Glue one of the two vertical rows along the mirror. It does not matter which side you start work, but be sure to check the verticality of a number using a level. To support Tile can use small nails.

Draw a pencil outline of the socket. Attach the tiles to the wall outlet side and top (to know the width and height) and put on the wrong side of cut line.
After you cut this piece, carefully attach the tile to a wall outlet, not sticking it. Never stick tile, Tiling works 64 without checking the accuracy of the cutting line.
Apply on the opposite side of the tile place the output of the electric wire for the light. It will be quite easy to do if you use the output parameters wires with respect to the width and height of the tile. Drill is a place with a drill without the punch.

Before you stick a mirror on a special mastic make sure the surface on which you will mount it, and pasted tile dry.

Promazhte angle 0.5 m2 of glue with a spatula or a special brush. Crossings currently must be positioned perpendicular to the wall, not to interfere with adhesive distribution.

Once you apply the glue Put all the crosses in a normal position and place the following series. To increase the adhesive strength, knock on wood tiles or rubber mallet or his fist.

The elements of the frieze are set so same as the tile with plastic frogs. Do not forget to take them an hour later!

In a corner of the tile, usually have to cut. The remaining part can be used on a nearby wall.

As the cladding is necessary to help control the level of vertical rows. Check the horizontal first row of tiles, you get perpendicular to the rows.

Having dried the joints 24 hours, treat them seam putty or sealant. This mixture is applied with a rubber spatula or a rubber grout.

To get rid of the remnants of putty, wipe the entire surface damp sponge. Often dampen the sponge and iron the seams, but do not overdo it in this - so you can completely remove the coating.

     Laying tiles on the floor
Technique is similar to the lining the floor lining the walls - there is also need to find a reference point which must coincide with one of the vertical rows. The seams are sealed on the day a special sealant, or clean cement mixture with a rubber spatula. For wide joints (4-5 mm) in cement mixture, add a little sand.

Attach a line to one of the walls. To attach it area, along which pull the tape measure so as to obtain perpendicular wall line that extends to the opposite wall.

Cut the trim pieces laying tile for the corners and along the walls and glue them so that the rows of tiles on the wall and on the floor were strictly simmetrichny.65 Tilingworks

Start with the farthest from the door of the room. Cut tile to the extent possible, position along the walls.

All tiles have to be laid at the same level. The siege of the tiles can light hammer blows. Try not to walk on just lined surface. If you have no way out, put on the floor wide plank hard and step on it.

Working at the door, you have a choice: cut the bottom of the door jamb or cut it in the form of tiles. Apply the required dimensions on the tiles. If you want to cut off a small piece, we recommend using kafelerezku.
Pliers cracked notched piece, then work the edge with the help of skins or bar. Before you glue, try a piece.

Begin to apply sealant to the farthest corner of the door. If possible, try not to applied to the surface a lot of sealant. Until completely dry it is better not to go lined on the floor