Tile Laying Technology In The Bathroom: Photo, Video, Instruction

2023 Author: Philip Bishop | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 07:54

• Foundation preparation
• Waterproofing
• Coating
• Dyeing
• Leveling the floor
• The cost of work
• DIY tile laying
• Styling process

One of the most important steps in finishing a bathroom is flooring, which is mostly done using ceramics. That is why the main thing that is needed is the technology of laying tiles in the bathroom, and more specifically, its thorough study.

Note that there are a number of different schemes on the basis of which the coating is prepared and laid, and then we will consider fully laying the floor in the bathroom, starting from the choice of materials and ending with the final processes.

Foundation preparation

All bathroom tiling work begins with surface preparation. It is carried out as follows:

1. First of all, the dismantling of the old coating is carried out. For him you need a punch, or (more simply) a screwdriver, chisel and hammer. With their help, all covering is removed up to the sub floor.
2. Next, you need to clean the surface of debris, if there are cracks and cracks, repair them.
3. The next step is to check the floor level, in particular, its evenness. If the deviations exceed 1 centimeter, alignment will have to be carried out, which can be presented in the form of a screed, underfloor heating or other options.
4. In some cases, the old coating may not be dismantled, which is permissible only in the case of its high strength and absence of defects.

The main task is to ensure the strength and durability of the base. Therefore, the tile can be laid on any type of surface, both concrete, brick or wood.

Waterproofing

The next step is the waterproofing of the floor, which is necessary in accordance with the technology of laying tiles in the bathroom. In some cases, this step can be skipped, but this is not recommended. Any specialist will say that waterproofing premises with a water supply system is a must. At least this is due to the protection of the floor from water penetration, which, accordingly, will protect the neighbors or basement from flooding when leaking.

There are several types of waterproofing materials themselves. In particular, the following are shared:

1. Lubricants, which are used in cases where it is necessary to protect only the floor.
2. Adhesive, which are roll-type materials.

It should be said that before applying the waterproofing, it is necessary to first prime the surface, and only then proceed to the application of a protective layer. Let's look at the method of applying each of the listed types.

Coating

1. When purchased, it is a dry mixture that must be diluted with water in accordance with the instructions. Then the mixture is applied with a roller to the floor in several layers.
2. It is recommended to additionally use a waterproofing tape at the joints of the plates, in the corners and near the walls, which will improve the waterproofing qualities.
3. Also, without fail, you need to go a little on the wall, depending on the height of the floor. Thus, the waterproofing layer must exceed the planned height of the coating by 10-15 centimeters.
4. The interval between application of layers of material is 5-7 hours.

Dyeing

It is a kind of alternative to the previous version. The difference is that such a material is somewhat lighter, more convenient to apply. But note that such a solution is somewhat short-lived, since the life of such emulsions is 5-6 years.

Leveling the floor

When laying the floor with ceramic tiles in the bathroom, it becomes imperative to perform a high-quality screed or use another leveling method. It is this factor that determines the quality of the finished coating, its strength and durability.

In addition, it should be said that it is almost impossible to carry out work with an uneven surface, therefore, an even base becomes the basis of all repairs. The easiest and fastest option for carrying out work is a self-leveling floor, which is performed using special mixtures.

Note that, without fail, alignment is carried out strictly according to technology, with the provision of a technical bias. This helps to avoid the accumulation of water in hard-to-reach places.

You can find out how to perform a screed in our separate articles.

Also, after the screed is completed, it is necessary to apply a primer to the concrete, which will help to increase the adhesion level of the material.

The cost of work

The first question, going directly to the laying of tiles, is the cost of the work. Especially the cost of the services of the master. And in order to calculate how much such a pleasure will cost, it is necessary to calculate the laying of tiles, i.e. calculate the quadrature.

This is due to the fact that payment is made for 1 square meter. Depending on how much the tile itself costs, what type it is, and in fact, where the repair is being carried out, prices may differ significantly.

Considering standard ceramic tiles, the cost of laying will be approximately 600-900 rubles. Speaking of the mosaic, it will be almost twice as much, namely from 1500 rubles.

That is why it is advisable to calculate the tile laying in advance. To do this, you can use the calculator on our website, or simply calculate the area of the room, which will become an approximate figure. This is how you can find out how much it costs to put tiles, but this is only the cost of the master's work, not counting about the same cost of the tile itself (on average, the price per 1 meter is 600 rubles)

DIY tile laying

And now it's worth disassembling the tile laying technology yourself. First, let's look at some of the nuances that play a big role. Among them, we note the following:

1. The choice of glue.
2. Laying method.
3. Laying layer
4. Markup

And let's start a little. First of all, tile adhesive is essential to lay the tiles. There will be no work without him. You can, of course, use a cement mortar, but it cannot be compared directly with specialized adhesive mixtures. In order to choose a glue, you need to know a number of specific factors. For example, the type of tile, its size, features of the base. For a more detailed study of the topic, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with a separate article on the choice of glue.

The second is the styling method. The most popular option is diagonal laying, or a standard seam in a seam, as well as in a run. But at the same time, laying tiles with inserts, or the preference to put tiles with a herringbone, is quite common. To study the methods of laying, we also suggest considering a separate material on the topic.

Next, it is worth deciding on a layer of glue. It is imperative that the tiles are laid on a layer of a certain thickness. The selection of this layer becomes one of the main tasks of the preparatory stage, and even more important than the choice of the seam thickness.

And last but not least, the marking of the floor before laying the tiles becomes. This is a very important process that you cannot do without. Here, first, you should perform a preliminary layout of the tiles on the floor, based on which, make the necessary marks. The easiest way is to use a laser level for complete marking, which will help you get the job done faster. In total, marking is the application of marks, as well as the installation of guides, adhering to which the tile will be laid out correctly.

After the marking of the laying of the tiles is completed, you can proceed to its very arrangement.

Styling process

And it's time to start the very process of laying the tiles. Let's consider it in the form of step-by-step instructions:

1. The first step is to knead the glue. It is advisable to use a construction mixer to stir it.
2. Next, following the markup, we begin laying the tiles.

3. We apply the adhesive mixture to the floor surface, as well as to the tile itself, and apply the material to the base, pressing it slightly.

   

4. It is also necessary to level the tiles by placing them completely horizontally.

   

5. The next step is to lay the next piece, while it is necessary to use crosses or SVPs to form the seams (the seam width must also be chosen correctly).

6. Thus, we mount all the tiles in turn, observing their horizontal position and the thickness of the joints.

   

7. Last but not least, the laying of small tiles is carried out, or small sections, which are prepared after marking and measurements.
8. After that it is necessary to let the surface dry, which will take 2-3 days.

9. After this time, when the coating has already dried, it is necessary to seal and grind the seams (the choice of grout becomes an important factor)

   

10. And the very last step is washing with a damp sponge. It is carried out after the glue and grout have completely dried.

This completes the installation. Now you know how to install tiles in the bathroom. In addition, it is important to know which wall to lay the tiles on, which you can find out in a separate article. And to consolidate the material, we suggest watching several videos, with visual instructions on how to lay tiles.