How to properly tile in the bathroom - video and photo instructions
How to lay tiles in the bathroom correctly, how to calculate where to start laying? This question is faced by masters who plan to lay tiles with their own hands, below we give step-by-step instructions thanks to which any beginner will independently calculate and overlay the bathroom.
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Not being a specialist, but wanting to gain experience in building technology, the best idea in terms of starting training is tiling a toilet. The reason for this is quite simple - the toilet room is usually small, so even if something goes wrong with you, you can always call a specialist who will fix everything, and your financial losses will be minimal. Therefore, the article below is about the main stages of laying tiles in the toilet. Let's start.
Toilet tiling
First of all, you need to prepare the floor, since it will be the starting point for laying. Accordingly, you need to take out the plumbing from the room. Next, the old tiles, skirting boards are removed, the surface is thoroughly cleaned, dust and dirt are removed.
Then check if the floor is level. This can be done using a level. In the event that the surface is even and no screed is required, you can proceed to the main work.
Choose which way of laying tiles in the bathroom suits you
So, at this stage, you need to decide which way of laying tiles suits you:
- 1. Two tiles are laid in the center, so the same halves are obtained on the sides.
- 2. Tiles are laid from the edge. This option is simpler and faster, but not so interesting in terms of design.
The next step is to prepare the adhesive solution. To do this, the dry mixture is mixed with water in certain proportions, which the manufacturer indicates in the annotation for the product or on its packaging. Next, you need to prime the floor.
Laying tiles begins with the fact that you determine the highest point, which will be your guide. When you apply the glue, it is in this place that the layer should not be too large.
Choosing which way to lay tiles in the bathroom
To apply glue evenly, spatulas are used, one of which must be even and the other notched, allowing uniform stretching of the glue over the surface. The solution itself is applied both to the surface and to the tile itself, of course, from the inside.
Laying in the toilet does not start from the far corner, as is usually the case, but, on the contrary, from the door, moving deeper into the toilet room (in the event that you have chosen the option of laying tiles not from the central part). So, first the whole tile is laid, then you put the cuts. Plastic crosses must be inserted between the tiles.
After you have laid all the tiles, proceed to cleaning them of adhesive residue and grouting the joints. Grouting is carried out using a rubber spatula, which is applied with a special solution.
On this, in fact, the work is over. If everything worked out for you, you can safely proceed to laying tiles in rooms that are large in size. The most important thing is patience, accuracy and perseverance. And the main difficulty in laying tiles in the toilet lies only in the small size of the room itself. But saving money and enjoying the fact that the work is done by you yourself is worth it!
Laying tiles on the wall with your own hands (video)
How to lay tiles in the bathroom - instructions
Since the most commonly used material in bathroom renovations is tile, we will describe how to properly tile in the bathroom. So let's look at this issue in more detail.
In order to finish the bathroom with ceramic tiles, you do not need to call specialists. This work is not so difficult that you could not cope with it yourself. Let's consider all the stages.
Calculation of the number of tiles
It all starts with calculating the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls, for this the width and height are measured, the resulting numbers are multiplied, and the area value is obtained. Keep in mind that there are times when a tile that has broken off or has defects needs to be replaced, so when purchasing material, it is better to buy a little more (5-10%) than to run around the shops again. Acquire tiles by square meters.
Tile laying tool (Optimal set)
You need to make sure you have everything you need for your job, so get:
- 1. Tiled;
- 2. Tile adhesive;
- 3. Notched trowel to apply adhesive;
- 4. A mixture to rub the seams;
- 5. Rubber spatula;
- 6. Cross stitches and wedges to adjust seams;
- 7. Tile cutter or grinder to cut tiles;
- 8. Tape measure, level, mortar bowl and pencil.
The most important thing is the safety and security of plumbing and furniture, so you need to cover them with film and cardboard. In addition, if the bathroom has irregularities, they need to be leveled.
Preparing to lay tiles in the bathroom
Further, a line is drawn along the entire perimeter of the wall - the initial landmark. Use the level as a ruler, because depending on how even this line turns out, how good your work will turn out to be in the end.
Ceramic tiles are laid on glue, for the manufacture of which a dry mixture is used, diluted with water and well mixed.
Laying tiles on the walls in the bathroom
Our walls are supposed to be level and primed, ready to be tiled. We leave a place in order to lay out the first row later, and we start laying from the second row.
Laying tiles on the walls in the bathroom - we start from the bottom row, and put it on the bar set to zero
The starting point is the same line that we originally drew. Apply adhesive to the wall with a notched trowel. If you don't have a notched trowel, you can use a simple small trowel.
In order for the optimal width of the seams to be fixed, you will need the “crosses” mentioned above.
Be sure to keep an eye on whether the tile line is shifting in any direction, it is convenient to check this with a level. It is worth noting that, since solid tiles will not fit in the corners, be prepared to cut the tiles. Again, that's why it was mentioned above about the need to have a tile cutter.
Grouting
When the tile is already laid, the seams will need to be cleaned of the remnants of the adhesive solution, and then rubbed. Grout is not only a waterproofing material, it also performs decorative properties. Once the grout is dry, rinse the tile with water.
Once all work is completed, the surface must be cleaned again. Now you can admire your bathroom, transformed beyond recognition!
Laying tiles on the walls video
How to lay tiles in the bathroom video report
In the article below you can read about how to lay tiles in the bathroom. Videos and photos will also be presented so that you can see for yourself how huge the selection of ceramic tiles is, even if we talk about the traditional style of decoration.
A rich range of colors, imitations for a variety of materials, the ability to choose the appropriate installation method. The result is a cozy and comfortable bathroom.
Bathroom tile colors
Perhaps the choice of color is the most important and difficult problem that you face after the decision to renovate the bathroom has been made. And this is understandable, because just the color scheme is the whole point, it is it that determines what your bathroom will be like.
Of course - the choice of color is your own business, but, nevertheless, there are several specific rules that will simplify the selection process for you:
1. It is desirable that the floors in your bathroom be darker in color than the walls. The photo below shows just such an option.
2. As you probably know, how the bathroom will be visually perceived depends on the color. Accordingly, the lighter the walls are, the wider and higher the room will appear. The bathroom will appear lower if the color of the ceiling is darker than the color of the walls. Vertical drawings visually stretch the room up.
3. Since, most often, there are no windows in the bathroom, various ornaments and landscapes will make the enclosed space more fun. You can see the result of creating a more iridescent atmosphere in the photo.
4. Do not forget that color directly has a certain psychological effect on our body. Ie, for example, red is the color of excitation, purification and creative energy.
However, keep in mind that it can also increase pressure and cause irritation. But in green, all colors are harmoniously combined, in addition, it has a fairly wide range of effects on the body, even healing.
A little about the style and design of the bathroom
Of course, your right is to simply call a specialist and, without much hesitation, lay tiles of at least one color on the floor, walls, and even the ceiling. The work will be done well, of high quality and will serve you for many years. But there is one unpleasant moment - having decorated the bathroom in this way, after some time, you will become sick of looking at it, but there will be no talk of joy.
Of course, a few of the examples above are far from all the options for using tiles. You can design your bathroom in any style:
- traditional;
- exotic;
- eastern;
- minimalist;
- bionic;
- and many, many others.
The most important thing is to approach the organization of work wisely, choose the right materials, make sure that the laying process takes place at a high level. And then your bathroom will delight you for many years to come.