How to lay tile on drywall - instruction , technology + Video

stoned construction of plasterboard tiles can be on its own, without the help of professionals.Enough to have a desire, a necessary tool, self-confidence and know the basic steps of the job.

Prepare drywall

If you plan lined bathroom or toilet, then plasterboard, of course, need to use water-resistant (GKVL).Sheets of drywall are attached every 40 cm on the metal profiles, which can significantly enhance the design and avoid the deformation of the sheet during the operation.With thick adhesive PVA solution installed on drywall, it is desirable to stick a special polypropylene mesh and secure it additionally clamps.

On the whole scope of work:

process grid labels on drywall

at the joints of sheets only:

Sticking grid to drywall joints

putty waterproof drywall using the grid is not necessary.But can not do without priming.Why is this done?Primer cleans the surface of the treated material from dust and other impurities and strengthens the bond between the sheet of drywall and tile adhesive.GKVL soil with a brush, spray gun or a conventional paint roller, carefully treating the entire surface.After drying the first layer of primer is required to apply a second.

If we neglect this phase of work, tiles, planted even on the most reliable adhesive could collapse from a simple cotton door or mechanical shock.

Preparation tiles

While primed surface dries, it makes sense to start preparing tiles.On a clean floor in a bright room need to fully restore the desired pattern, and using the basic tiles, and decorative elements (eg, borders).It should also take into account the gaps between the tiles, for it can take advantage of special daggers that will be used in the main paper.If the room design and calculation of the required number of tiles, a specialist in the sales area on the computer, it is necessary to precisely lay on the floor a picture of a printed image obtained.If no figure is not present, this procedure is necessary to perform all the same, as even one party individual tiles vary in shade.Otherwise, it may happen that it is not the best elements of the tiles will be in prominent places.

may show up when sorting defective items: the rough, with the cleaved edges or glaze violation on the front side.Such tiles need to spread as much as possible in places where it will require trimming.

At this stage of the work carried out pruning tiles.To do this, outline in pencil cutting line on the front side of the tile cutter and pobeditovym forcefully repeated this line.The cutter must not only cut the glaze, but also partly to capture the base tile.Then, taking the tile with both hands on the opposite side of the cut, it hit a wooden board or table edge, combining edge and cut.Tiles should be split exactly along the desired line without any problems.

Preparation tiles

also possible to cut the tiles.For this purpose target pencil lines (again from the front side) gently incised chisel tile surface, so that the incision has a solid continuous line to a depth of 2 mm.Then turn over the tiles and gently hit the center of the tile with a hammer.If done properly, then the tile breaks easily.

Clipped edge tiles need to be sanded at least with the help of emery to this region did not differ from the uncircumcised.

Laying tiles

Thus, the wall and the tiles are fully prepared, begins the most exciting process - the process of laying.

You will need specially designed for drywall flexible tile adhesive, which can be purchased at any store building materials.This adhesive is sold in dry form or already reconstituted.If you choose the first option, then, is clearly following the instructions, the adhesive mixture is diluted with water in a clean container using a drill with a special nozzle.

Preparation

solution It should be remembered that the finished portion of the adhesive should be such as to have enough for about 1 square meter surface, otherwise the adhesive will solidify.

Next tile is laid, starting from the second horizontal row.To fix the tiles to the wall on the border of the future first-line fixed wooden or metal rail.Then take one tile, lightly moisten the back of the water (the usual brush), the wall crest trowel (notched trowel) is applied to the prepared portion of the adhesive and the like in accordance with the pattern, put the tiles on the adhesive.Suffice it to only apply the adhesive to the wall, as if to put it on every element, the work may take a long time.Further small tiles pressed against the surface of the hands.Then, at the corners of the tile crosses preselected set size (5 mm) and proceed to other elements laid out - horizontally and then vertically.The paper level are sure to enjoy!After placing four or five rows should stop work to glue "grabbed", otherwise the weight of the upper rows of the whole structure could collapse.An hour later, you can start working again.

process of laying tile on drywall - first row

thus fulfilled all the planned scope of work.

The lowest number is desirable to lay out a minimum of two to three hours after laying the last elements.Rail for this shoot and then operate as usual.

final stage - tile grout joints

about a day, and even better through two or three, after laying proceed to the final processing.It is necessary to remove all crosses and used to jam the joints between the elements.The color of the grout is selected in accordance with the design of the room (one tone with tiles or contrast).Also, grout can be waterproof or antifungal effect.If it is selected, it is desirable to consult with an expert in the hardware store.Apply it with a rubber spatula, carefully treating all the gaps between the tiles.

Grout tile joints

After drying grout (time is usually specified in the instructions) to start washing the tiles using a conventional sponge and clean water.

Within a few days the grout should be moistened with water to its uniform drying.If then cover it with a protective varnish, grouting service life will increase considerably.More details about the tile grout joints read here.

Video - tiling on plasterboard

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