Mosaic tiles are convenient in that it is resistant to temperature changes and moisture exposure. In addition, the tile does not require special care, durable and durable. That’s just that the tile-mosaic serves you a long service, you need to put it correctly.
Where to start laying tiles
First of all, you need to level the surface of the walls, that is, clean it from old paint, dirt and dust. Then you need to polish the surface. Now you can start the most important thing – laying tiles. Do not forget to first determine the starting point of the first tile and the main landmarks of the horizontal rows. The position of the entire wall tile depends on the first tile.
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So that all the tiles lay down evenly, you need to plan their location so that minor deviations in the supporting surfaces are minimal. You also need to try to make everything so that you do not have to cut the tile.
Immediately draw your attention to the fact that glue is applied to both the wall and on the tile.
How to apply glue to the wall
Be sure to take exactly the glue that would approach your surface, and also see that the glue withstands high humidity and temperature changes. For mosaic tiles, the most suitable latex -based glue.
Apply it with a gear spatula (the length of which is about 5 mm). For better adhesion to the wall, you need to apply it with smearing movements, then forward, then back. No need to lubricate the entire wall at once, only the area that you are able to overpower until the glue does not dry out.
How to apply glue to mosaic tiles
Glue should be applied with an even end of the spatula from the back of the tile. All types of mosaic tiles calmly withstand a double way of applying glue (on a mosaic and on the wall). If the glue layer is applied only to the wall, then glue white stripes that leave the gear spatula will be visible through the tile. In addition, double application of glue will allow tiles to clarify tightly with the wall.
How to lay tiles
Mosaic sheets must be installed with the paper side. First, distribute the solution by scraping, and then immediately apply mosaic sheets. If you slow down a little, the solution will dry, and the tiles do not firmly stick to the surface.
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We align the level. If you need to trim the sheet and attach it to the wall. Carefully drive it or press it with a grouting iron to align the surface of the tiles. Also tap in the places of compounds of mosaic tiles, this also prevents the occurrence of bubbles.
Final alignment. Each sheet needs to be leveled in such a way that the same and direct grouting seams between them are obtained.
Removing paper. Step 1. Having waited for the adhesion of the glue (15-20 minutes), carefully wipe the paper with a sponge moistened in warm water. Gradually, you will notice how the paper coating will change in color and become dark from water impregnation.
Removing paper. Step 2. After 2-3 minutes, you can remove a sheet of paper, pulling the angle diagonally down. After removing the paper, correct the seams. Do it right away until the glue has time to dry to the end.
Preparation of grout. 24-48 hours after the glue hardening, the tile will be ready. Using the brush, clean the surface of the tile from the remains of glue or paper. Excess glue can be carefully removed with a universal knife.
Grout.To do this, we need a hard rubber iron. It needs to be distributed along the tile surface at an angle of 45 degrees. After that. How did you finish the grout, wait 20 minutes before cleaning the excess grout.
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Cleaning grout. First you need to wipe the mosaic with a dry rag, then wet sponge. After complete cleansing and drying, you can polish the surface with a soft cloth.