Laying ceramic tiles on the garden paths and sites

Clinker, what are its advantages?

Clinker - an environmentally friendly material, which began to be used in Germany 100 years ago.It is done from a special type of shale at strong pressing and firing at a temperature of about 1200 degrees Celsius.That is why the material acquires a high strength, and its natural shade is formed during processing (during firing).Any of the colorants are added.

All the advantages of ceramic tiles due to its natural composition and production technology.For a start it is worth noting its high quality and durability.This material not only is not afraid of any weather conditions, but sufficiently resistant to physical impact and chemicals.The second important advantage can be identified sustainability and environmental friendliness.

big plus is also the prostate installation and simplicity of maintenance.Laying ceramic tiles made by special technology, which we describe below.A withdrawal is only periodic washing the surface of the water jet from a hose.Any dirt and dust while easily cleaned off.

laying ceramic tiles: preparation of the base and adhesive

As is known, ideal clinker tile for garden paths, playgrounds, barbecue areas and stairs.This has its own stacking technology, but before applying the material, it is necessary to prepare the ground for these zones.It should be smooth and dry, have a sufficient bearing capacity.

considered the best option, if it is made from frost-resistant reinforced concrete.The thickness of the substrate should not be less than 10 centimeters, when laid tile tracks and platforms, and about 20 centimeters for the roads (for example, entry into the garage).Assembling clinker itself can be carried out using adhesive and grout.

To prepare the cement mixture is necessary to mix 3 parts sand and 1 part cement grade M-500. Glue for ceramic tiles can be used, for example, «Clinker Fix» .But there are many other brands, which can be asked in the hardware store.Dilute mixture in accordance with the instructions.

How to lay ceramic tiles?

Installing ceramic tiles starts with what it takes to get started, simply remove from the packaging and mix.It is necessary to achieve "raznotonovosti".Next prepared tools that will be required in the course of work: rubber, toothed trowel, rubber hammer, bucket of water level crosses for tile, sponge, knife, pencil, cutter.

On preliminary leveled surface with a notched trowel applied adhesive or a cement mixture.As indicated by the instruction for laying ceramic tiles, it is necessary to lay the first row and continue drawing the rest of the material from him.You can control horizontal using a spirit level.Between the tiles need to put the crosses, to observe the required joint width.

way, the seam width of extruded clinker should be 4-5 mm, and for extruded - 8-10 mm.

also recommended expansion joint (about 10 mm) every 5 meters on the narrow spaces (tracks), in 20-25 meters on street markets and in 50-70 meters inside buildings.After the glue has dried, and the tile is laid, starting to clean up the seams of the fractions.

Next, using a rubber spatula diagonal movements carried out grouting ceramic tiles.You can, by the way, do it twice to dry joints.In this paper, it is often used to grout ceramic tiles Litokol, Fugabella and others.Sales consultants in the shops will advise the best structure for your environment.Laying ceramic tiles, video on which the application is available on our website will allow you to carry out the work as soon as possible.