In the same house rarely the same floor is laid.coverage in all rooms. Moreover, it is increasingly possible to see that 2 different materials are used in the same room, for example, tiles and laminate in the kitchen. However, there are some difficulties. For example, how to connect them so that it is beautiful and at the same time convenient? Inaccurately made joints between tile and laminate can ruin any interior.
When a combination is needed
Each material performs its function:the carpet softens the blows in the nursery, the parquet makes the room more presentable, the tile is not afraid of water, so it is laid in the bathroom, etc. Using different coatings in the same room allows you to divide it into zones or get the floor ideal for certain conditions .
The combination of tile and laminate is worthwhile.the kitchen. Ceramics are more practical and wear-resistant, it is not afraid of dampness, therefore it is advisable to use this material in the cooking zone. Laminated panels are undesirable to wet. But such a coating looks aesthetically pleasing and very pleasant to the touch, so it is customary to lay it in the dining area.
Also very appropriate tile in the hallway, where there is always a lot of dirt and moisture. However, in the corridor it is more advisable to put a laminate.
Thus, a combination of different coatings will provide the perfect floor. However, the joint between tile and laminate must somehow be closed. There are several design options.
Types of joints
Before you begin laying tiles andlaminate, you should decide where the border between them will be and what shape it will be. Two different materials can be combined on the floor in two ways: straight and undulating. Each of them has its own field of application and some features.
Rectilinear joint
Looks logical in doorways and arches,used for dividing a room into zones or for forming corner joints. For example, the junction between tile and laminate in the corridor when moving into a room. It fits perfectly into the situation, if it passes through the center of the room. The width of the gap between the coatings should not exceed 5 mm, otherwise it will be difficult to hide.
To perform a rectilinear joint bestuse the nut. It will look good, as well as mask all minor irregularities, including those that may appear when cutting material by a non-professional. Floor coverings must be level.
Undulating joint
Much more complicated in execution.It may be necessary when zoning a room or when projecting stretch ceiling lines to the floor. It can also be used when creating a “walkway” across the room. This is an original design decision when the interior uses wave-like joints between tiles and laminate. The photo shows how interesting and aesthetically pleasing they look.
Выполнять стык оригинальной формы необходимо с using a pattern that can be cut out of cardboard or other dense material. Paper will not work due to its fragility. For cutting laminate you can use a jigsaw, and for tiles - a grinder with a diamond wheel. If the shape is very complex, then you may need a diamond string. Therefore, you should immediately soberly assess your strength.
Porozhek
It is one of the simplest and at the same time.aesthetic ways to mask the joints between tile and laminate. You can use the threshold for single-level connections, and with differences in height. This element can be made of aluminum, wood or plastic. Metal - the most durable material resistant to various aggressive influences.
Curtains can be straight and curved (forregistration of curvilinear joints). Also there are flexible slats that can take the necessary form. They are made of aluminum or plastic, but they have a rubber base. Cannot bend only wooden sills.
It is quite simple to install the connecting elements: it is enough just to fasten them to the dowel. There are 2 types of installation: hidden (when the decorative strip closes fasteners) and open (when everything is visible).
Стык между плиткой и ламинатом с порожком не only improves the appearance of the floor, but also closes the gap, preventing dirt and dust from entering it. Also, it does not allow peeling and peeling off the edges of floor materials.
The joint between tile and laminate without a nut
Fastening without transition elements requires great accuracy and accuracy. It is advisable to use this method when you need to make a figure connection.
Сначала укладывается плитка - таким образом, so that it goes a little beyond the docking line. Following laminated overlap. Next is the junction line. To make it perfectly smooth, it is advisable to use a pattern and draw around it. After marking, it is necessary to remove the protruding elements of the flooring so that it is convenient to cut them.
When materials are ready, they need to be neat.put it back. In this case, the substrate should be removed from the laminate (approximately 10 cm from the junction) in order to level it with the tile. In order to eliminate subsequent shifts, both floor coverings must be carefully glued at the joints. After completing all the procedures you need to clean the seams and wipe them. The joints between tile and laminate should be tight, without cracks.
Using sealant or foam
If there are gaps between the flooring, the following joint treatment method should be used.
You can hide the joint between tile and laminate withusing silicone sealant or foam. In this case, use the same method of laying flooring, as described above. The only difference is that the gaps are closed with additional building materials. In this case, it is possible to make the seam aesthetic, choosing a sealant to match the color of the laminate or tile. The use of excipients allows you to mask the gaps of different depths and widths. It is advisable to use this method of joining, when the joint between the tile and the laminate with bending is processed.
When working should pay attention toextruding amount of silicone or foam. If there is too much material, the excess will come to the floor surface. They will need to be removed immediately so that they do not dry out and do not spoil the look of the tile or laminate. If the material is small, it will not be able to ensure reliable fixation of the coatings. In addition, the gap will be open to debris and dust.
A significant disadvantage of this method is that, if repair is necessary, it is impossible to dismantle part of the floor. Disassemble will have the entire joint.
Cork compensator
This option is considered one of the best formasking gaps. The joints between tiles and laminate, closed cork compensator, look very aesthetically pleasing and neat. This material is well combined with both types of flooring. One of its advantages is the ability to paint the cork in different colors using tint. However, it should be noted that the tone will be more saturated due to the porous structure of the material. However, the cork compensator is not able to hide the unevenness of the seam, you need to make sure that the gap is the same in width and depth along the entire length. It is also important that the joined materials are on the same level. Otherwise, it does not make sense to use this connection method: the cork compensator will not cope with its task and will only spoil the appearance of the seam.
The lifetime of the flooring and howaesthetically pleasing they will look, depends on the quality of the performance of the joints. If the seams are made somehow, then the materials on the borders will quickly become useless. It is worth remembering this when collecting a combined floor.
