At the current stage of development of human needs, housing has ceased to be only an urgent need. In addition to the standard functionality, many buyers and tenants pay attention to the appearance of the future place of residence. For the most part, it is not so important whether it will be full-fledged or cosmetic repairs In Kiev , Kharkov, Lviv and other large cities our homeland is almost the main criterion for choosing housing after location.
Choosing and installing tiles in the bathroom
Large-scale repairs should start with the most time-consuming procedures. Equipping a bathroom and toilet is one of the first steps. When all the preparatory procedures are completed, laying tiles on the wall and the floor.
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Consider a few basic criteria for choosing a ceramic tile for a bathroom:
- Moisture resistance. This criterion mainly applies to joint seams, because the tile itself does not allow moisture to pass through. The distance between the parts to be laid should not be too great. It is also advised to use tiles of medium and large sizes in order to reduce the total area of the joint surface.
- Impact resistance. Depends on the manufacturing method. There are single and double fired tiles. The first is more robust, suitable for flooring. Glazed tiles should not be placed on the floor as they are subject to abrasion.
- Injury hazard. The tile should not slip. In order to prevent slipping, rough or matte tiles are usually chosen. Also pay attention to the edges, they should not be sharp and go beyond the putty line.
- Texture. In addition to standard ceramic tiles, clinker tiles are used, which are very durable and resistant to abrasion. It is produced in an unaltered reddish-brown color composition. The use of porcelain stoneware with marble imitation is also relevant. The variety of mosaic tiles allows you to speed up the installation process, as they are produced in rolls. Glass in various variations is used for wall decoration.
Laying tiles with skillful hands will not take long. Make preliminary measurements and consider what material will be used for the ceiling. This will determine the gap left between the ceiling and the wall. Do not forget about the slopes of the doorway and window.
