How to lay tiles in the bathroom on the floor

The bathroom is a room with high humidity, and this factor should be decisive when choosing a floor covering.

The tile has all the necessary properties that will positively affect the life of this room. The material is not afraid of water, resistant to chemicals, temperature extremes and does not lose its attractive appearance for many years.

In order not to have to redo, re-lay or completely change the coating, its installation should be treated with special care and all the nuances of styling should be taken into account.

Materials and tools for styling

If you decide to lay the tiles with your own hands, except for the tile itself, it is necessary take care of tools and consumables, which are indispensable during the work process.

For quality styling you will need:

• building level;
• rubber spatula;
• notched trowel;
• rubber mallet;
• distance crosses for a tile;
• drill with a nozzle for mixing mixtures;
• tile cutter or other tool for cutting this material;
• glue for a tile;
• waterproofing coating, primer;
• joint grout.

The choice of tiles should be treated with special attention, it is desirable to buy certified products.

REFERENCE! For a bathroom, tiles are considered to be optimal, 9-12 mm thick and 30 to 30 cm in size. In the absence of experience, it is undesirable to take a figured coating with a complex pattern.

It is also worth mentioning waterproofing, glue and grout. It is best for a novice master to pay attention to glue and grout, made on a cement basis. They are cheaper, easier to use and reliable enough. As for waterproofing, Plaster, impregnation and coating compositions have a fairly good protection against moisture and ease of application.

Preparatory stage

The primary task that needs to be outlined in any business is comprehensive training. On At this stage, you should decide on the choice of coating, glue and other materials. Level the surface on which the tile will lie. Decide which styling method to apply and which pattern to make.

When choosing a ceramic coating, pay attention to its thickness. If it is lower than 7.5 mm, then the tile will not withstand prolonged physical exertion when walking and installing furniture. Most likely, this coating is not intended for the floor, but wall cladding. It is advisable to choose glue according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.

The probability that the tiles fit perfectly in size into the room is very small. therefore a tool for cutting it is required. For these purposes, tile cutters, a grinder with a special disk, an electric or manual tile cutter are suitable.

Choosing a styling method

The styling method determines the pattern that will develop as a result, and can significantly improve the appearance of the room.

There are a huge number of patterns that can be done by laying the cover in one way or another. But for a beginner, such a task may not be affordable. Besides, creating a complex pattern involves a significant increase in waste.

A person who is trying to do their own styling is recommended to choose one of the following methods.

• Straight. The most common way that easy to do without much experience with this material. It features the smallest amount of waste. The tile is laid in even parallel rows.
• Diagonal. The same as in the previous case, only parts are not placed along the wall, but diagonally. Choosing this method get ready for more waste and need to cut a lot of material. In this case, it is important to get a good tile cutter.
• Chess. The pattern is the same as a straight line, but with a pattern resembling brickwork.

The listed methods are the simplest. But even with their help, you can achieve interesting results, for example, through the use of tiles of several colors.

Floor preparation

An even base is the key to a beautiful and durable coating in the bathroom.

REFERENCE! Thorough preparation of the base when laying this material is also necessary because it will significantly reduce the consumption of glue.

• If the floor has big bumpswill have to do a screed.
• If the building level shows slight deviations, you can fix the surface using a self-leveling mixture.
• In the presence of old ceramic tiles or other material, they must first be dismantled. This will require a chisel, hammer and other tools.

After leveling the floor, a waterproofing coating and primer are applied to it.. You can do without this, but in case of flooding, one tile adhesive, most likely, is not enough to hold water.

Laying tiles on the floor in the bathroom

After completing the preparatory work and purchasing all the necessary materials, it's time to start styling. This process is simple, and if you strictly adhere to the instructions, everything will work out.

Laying ceramic tiles takes place in several stages.

Adhesive solution preparation

• Thoroughly clean the surface of any accumulated debris during preparation.
• Prepare tile glue. If it was purchased in powder form, dilute to the desired consistency, preferably with warm water.
• For high-quality mixing, the use of a construction mixer or drill with a special nozzle is recommended..

Beginning of work

On the area for 2-3 tiles apply the solution with a notched trowel, smearing the glue with a wavy pattern.

TIP! Start laying on the side of the wall that is more visible, so that the trimmed tiles end up less visible.

• Put glue on the tile, similar to the floor, put it gently into place and press it hard.
• Tap on it with a rubber mallet. If this is not the case, attach a bar wrapped in cloth and use a regular hammer.

Stacking

• Lay tiles one by one, controlling the distance between them using remote plastic crosses.
• After each tile laid, check its level relative to those that are nearby. If necessary, lift it and add the solution or remove the excess.
• The last details in the series will most likely have to be cut. Use a tile cutter or angle grinder for this.

Grouting

At the end of the installation you need to give the glue a little time (about a day) so that it grasps. After that, you can remove the crosses and proceed to fill the seams.

Fill the voids between the elements with a special solution. To do this, take a rubber spatula. Care must be taken to ensure that the putty does not remain on the surface of the coating. To do this, remove excess with a spatula and wipe with a dry cloth.

Upon completion of grouting, it is necessary to wash the floor and give it a little more time for complete drying. After that, the work of laying tiles in the bathroom can be considered completed.

Useful tips for laying floor tiles in the bathroom

To successfully complete this task, you should follow a few simple recommendations.

• Before tiling, lay the tiles on the floor. This will give an idea of ​​the final result and will allow better planning of the work.
• Avoid getting debris in the glue.. Make sure the bucket and kneading water are clean.
• Use protective equipment when working.. The glue has some degree of toxicity, so use a respirator and glasses. Do not forget to wear them during the cutting of tiles to avoid dust from entering the eyes and lungs.
• Apply glue in small areas. - for installation of 2-3 coating elements. Keep the spatula at an angle of 45 degrees.
• For better adhesion of the glue, wet the treated surfaces with water.
• Make sure that there are no voids in the layer of adhesive mixture.

Properly laid ceramic tiles will last more than a dozen years. This coating will withstand all the difficulties of operating conditions in the bathroom. High humidity, pollution, temperature changes are not afraid of him. If you do it responsibly with your own hands, this task will be completely feasible.