Tile Laying System: Types, Advantages In Use

2023 Author: Philip Bishop | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-24 22:24

• Advantages and disadvantages of fixtures
• Types of devices
• Application
• Conclusion

As you know, when laying tiles, especially if you do not have much experience with this material, problems arise with the formation of seams. Fortunately, a tiling system can come to the rescue today. We will talk about such systems. It is very important to know their types, and to be able to use such devices for laying tiles.

Advantages and disadvantages of fixtures

First of all, it is worth considering the advantages and disadvantages of SVP for laying tiles, which is quite an important factor. Let's start with the advantages of such systems:

1. First of all, this is assistance in styling. Due to the use of such devices, it becomes possible to immediately set an acceptable floor level, and then proceed with the laying of tiles based on it. This solution allows you to extend the durability of the coating, and also significantly improve the quality of work and the appearance of the surface.
2. The second advantage is that at the exit we get a tile covering, the seams of which are absolutely identical. This allows you to abandon the use of the usual plastic crosses.
3. Another undoubted advantage is the uniform distribution of the solution over the entire surface of the material.
4. Such a floor leveling system ensures the stability of the tiles while the mortar dries, which helps to avoid subsidence.
5. And the last to note is that such a device allows each individual element to be fixed in the required position.

But, of course, such a system for laying SVP tiles has its drawbacks, which must also be taken into account:

1. First of all, it takes a lot of time to work. This is due to the need for the correct installation of system elements and subsequent removal after the solution has solidified.
2. The procedure for cleaning the joints becomes more complicated.
3. Of course, the use of additional devices is also additional costs. Especially when arranging large tiles, since they should be laid on a double layer, otherwise the systems will not cope with the task assigned to them.

It is very important to pay attention to the quality of the product when buying it, since today there are a lot of fakes on the market, which already fail during the installation.

Types of devices

The floor leveling system when laying tiles is, of course, not in a single copy, respectively, there are several types of it:

1. The first option is economical (SVP DLS). In this case, the product is a base, the fastening of which is carried out by means of a wedge. This type allows you to fix and level the tiles, let's say for use on a surface that does not have significant uneven areas.
2. The second option (Litolevel Tile Alignment System), which is more expensive, is a curved system. In turn, it is this feature that makes it unique. Thus, the device adapts to the individual structure of the tile and surface, after which it evens out the coating by evenly distributing the adhesive.

Most importantly, do not think that such a structure will help to do all the work of laying and distributing the glue, this is far from the case. Any kind, whether it is a dls or litolevel tile leveling system, is just an additional helper that can only eliminate some bugs, but not do the job for you.

In addition, the material to be used becomes an important factor. Since the quality of the tile and adhesive mixture plays a special role.

Application

Now it is worth considering the use of such devices. The technology of use itself is quite simple, but still you need to get acquainted with it, understand and practice.

1. Initially, an adhesive mixture is applied to the surface, previously cleaned and prepared. After that, it is distributed with a notched trowel over the required area.
2. Next, the first tile is laid, and aligned, in order to set the main level for the rest of the elements.
3. The next step, depending on the device used, is the following: if a tile leveling system with a clamp is used, then they are installed along the edges, i.e. on each side two clips are installed at a distance of 50 millimeters from the edge. When using the more expensive option, the elements are installed at the intersection of four tiles.

4. In any of the cases, the installation itself is carried out as follows: we bend the clamping platform and put it under the bottom of the tile so that only the tail with the hole in which the wedge will be inserted sticks out of the seam.

   

5. The wedge itself starts up to full fixation, for which it is advisable to use special pliers, since it is not very convenient to carry out such work with your hands
6. Note that the place of fixation itself must be left clean, and make sure that the glue mixture does not fall on the device itself.
7. In this case, all excess mixture must be removed immediately.
8. Thus, it is necessary to lay all the tiles in turn until the surface is completely covered. At the same time, the floor leveling system, the clamp remains in the tile until the adhesive dries.
9. After completing the work, the wedges must be removed, and the lower part must be cut as much as possible. Those. as you understand it remains under the tile, but the top must be removed.

It should be noted that, without fail, all masonry is carried out according to the level, and each laid tile is checked. Thus, it is possible to achieve the maximum quality of the work performed. After that, grouting is carried out.

Conclusion

Despite the fact that the fastening of the DLS tile is more convenient to use, but the cost is more expensive than the SVP, there is already a choice for the master, and both systems do their job.

So, we examined what an SVP is, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the method of application. Now you have only the decision to use such a system at home, when performing work, or not. We hope the information provided will be enough for you to make a decision. We also offer to watch a video in which it is clearly seen how the tiles are laid using SVP and DLS. If you still have any questions on this topic, do not hesitate, write in the comments, and our experts will answer them.

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