If you set about laying your own tile,then you need to think over all the nuances in advance so as not to run into trouble during the process. At first glance - nothing complicated. We apply a layer of glue on the floor or wall and apply tile, after which we do not forget to reinforce it with plastic crosses. After drying, they can be removed and rubbed the resulting seams. It turns out beauty.
Однако затирочные швы со временем темнеют, в них dirt accumulates, and they become an excellent medium for germs. The seam in this case is cleaned and updated. Is it possible to avoid such regular repetitions? Masters know well what is laying without seams. In this case, porcelain stoneware is placed much closer, which changes the look.
What is behind this?
На самом деле буквально воспринимать строительную terminology is not worth it. Laying the stoneware without seams means that they simply become less noticeable. Usually it is 1.5-2 mm, completely without them, laying is not recommended. Why not? Because there is a risk of shrinkage of the adhesive, with the result that the tile will start crawling on each other, swelling and cracking. Therefore, even taking into account the peculiarities of the coating, glue and the room itself (bathroom or corridor), you still need to put it in view of the minimum clearances of 0.5 mm. But in general, the picture is monolithic, however, it all depends on who puts the ceramic granite. Laying without seams is simply a technique that can be done in different ways.
Surface preparation
This is the first thing the master should think about or himselfthe owner of the apartment, who planned to do the repair. The more ideal you want to get the surface after installing the coating, the better should be the foundation. In this case, it will not be enough to simply pull out with a spatula. Although if you are a true professional in your field, you may be able to cope with the task. But most often the laying of porcelain tiles without seams is performed after the application of the liquid equalizer.
Selection of glue
Once the surface is perfectstate, you can get down to business. Laying porcelain stoneware on the floor without seams is performed using a special glue, in the instructions for use of which this material is indicated. It is applied with a layer of not less than the thickness of the tile, but no more than the maximum allowed for the composition. Usually from 4 to 10 mm. Application is performed with a serrated staple. It is “dispersed” by arcs or straight “beds”; this already depends on the experience of the master and his habits.
Styling details
They are in every case, therefore, beforeget down to business, you should consult with the master. The tile is laid obliquely, after that it is important to prevent the appearance of air bubbles. Laying porcelain stoneware on the floor without seams is very difficult, so you have to prepare the entire layout of the layout in advance. But first things first. So, the laid tile is knocked on corners diagonally, twice on each crosshair. That is how all the bubbles are driven to the center to minimize the risk of fracture.
Hacking or quality work
In fact, in the market you can find mastersany level. That is why the quality of the delivered object will be very different. Someone for a seamless styling technology gives them to reduce, using a good grout, matched in color. The first time will look like a really solid picture.
However, there is indeed a stylingporcelain tile without seams. Butt technology is today at the hearing, it is really very beautiful. In this case, the master, who took it for the first time, is doomed to failure. With a cutting accuracy of +/- 5 mm in a room 3 meters wide, the discrepancy can be up to 2.5 mm. Of course, it can be hidden by shifting the seam along the rows. But it will turn out the crack at the wall, covered with plinths.
What are the seams for?
Indeed, why not in any particularIf you start laying ceramic granite on the floor without seams? Even in tile certificates, requirements are clearly stated - the minimum seams should be 2 or 3 mm. The reason is the instability of the parameters of mineral raw materials, because of which the tile differs even within the same batch. And such details will either “ruffle” or crush against each other. But what about the examples of works presented on the Internet? Where are porcelain stoneware floors shown without adhesive joints? This is a professional job that is quite expensive.
Seamless styling
To make the picture perfect, you will needfollow a set of rules. First of all, purchase material from one batch, with a large excess. If suddenly there is not enough, it will be impossible to buy another, because the TKR may already be different. Now, with the help of special programs, cutting and styling schemes are being developed. Cut the fragments on a cutting machine with a special diamond cutter.
Now the final touch:On the prepared surface, you need to lay out the entire picture, after which all the parts are numbered in the order of finishing laying. The first time it is done on dry, without glue. If required, the last trimming and grinding is performed. With the observance of the resulting scheme, the details are laid out on the glue. Having done this work, you can get a beautiful floor.
Grout
This does not end the laying of porcelain stoneware onfloor. The nuances and subtleties of the process will have to learn more in practice. Beginners often face the fact that the ideal picture, laid out on a dry floor, refuses to dock on a glue base. Figure "floats." This may indicate that there are too many foundations. On the other hand, as they dry up, these flaws usually go away by themselves. So try to reproduce the whole picture exactly as it was on a dry floor, and leave it for a few hours, or better at night.
After the coating has dried, it is necessaryperform grout. Yes, it is still needed, despite the minimal stitches. A special blend based on silicone with an antiseptic is used. Be sure to pick it in color, then the presence of seams does not give out anything.
Instead of concluding
Butt tile laying technique is prettycomplex and time consuming. If you set to work for the first time, we recommend simply reducing the standard slots to 1-2 mm, but not abandoning them altogether. A good grout will help hide flaws and give the impression of integrity. And if you want to achieve a truly amazing result, you will have to turn to real professionals.
