Put the tiles on plasterboard properly

If you do not know how to lay tile on drywall, do not rush to seek the help of professionals, because this process is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance.

Drywall - material, easy to use, and it is perfectly combined with other types of coverage, you need only to know how to prepare it and the tiles before you start facing works.

In this article you will learn about all the nuances of working with the tiles on the drywall and can make high-quality trim of your bathroom or kitchen with his hands.

will be given below video with step by step instructions that will help you in your work.

Preparations

Preparation tiling on plasterboard sheets is not only dealing with the surface of the material, but also in the right of his choosing:if you plan to perform the laying of tiles on plasterboard in the bathroom, you need to have to buy water-resistant material, which is marked with the abbreviation GKVL.

Then you need to fasten sheets purchased at selected surface you using metal profiles.

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They are installed in increments of 40 cm, which makes the structure more solid and protects the drywall it curl.

is best placed under the drywall polypropylene mesh.Fix it can be with staples and placed on top of sheets of drywall, which can easily be put on a PVA glue solution.

If you are using for the installation of drywall grid is further putty is not necessary, but the training material to the pasting is not possible without a primer, which will protect it from dust and dirt, as well as improve the adhesion of the glue for tiles on plasterboard.

If the grid is not present, then the surface will also need to putty.

Apply primer can be a brush, paint roller or spray gun - you can use any of these tools, choose one that is available or who are more comfortable.Try

primed evenly across the surface of the plasterboard so that it was impregnated with the solution on each section.

Blot need two coats, the second applied some time after the first time to the primer to dry.

Preparation and processing of drywall primer is a very important step - without cover just will not stay and very quickly begin to move away from the wall structure.

Use video to carry out work properly.

However, in the preparation of needs and the very tiles in the drywall, and with this you can also manage their own hands.

First of all, you need to decide on the future pattern of tiles on plasterboard: it lay her on the bathroom floor in the correct sequence.

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Do not forget about borders Tile andother decorative elements, if their use is provided.

Such training is necessary even if you buy a plain finish, becauseit is important to make sure that all the tiles of a suitable size and color, and to exclude the possibility of marriage.

If some components are cleaved edge, uneven frosting and other deformations, they should be placed in the most inconspicuous places: the best near the wall or floor where the material has to be cut off.

Preparation tiles with their hands, and it includes pruning after you have decided on a common pattern.Clip

material through which a conventional pencil can be done from the outside parts.Using a special tool should be cut not only the glazing but also the base portion of the coating.

After that, take the item and tap it on the edge of the board or table - so you can divide it into equal parts by the desired line.

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Another option - to cut the tiles.It will also need to make a preliminary pencil line on the workpiece from the outside, and then using a chisel hook in surface coatings to solid was notching a continuous line with a depth of 2 mm.

After that turn the details and hit the middle of her hammer.After hitting the ceramic tiles must be split according to the desired line.

But do not do it too much, otherwise it will crack.Divided of the part to be processed sandpaper to the touch they were the same as uncut details.

glue tiles

Once you have prepared the design of the drywall, and decided on the pattern tile, tiling should be on the drywall in the bathroom.

figure out how to put the tiles on the drywall, you will help the video, as well as detailed instructions below.

Gluing tile on drywall should be with an elastic adhesive, specially made for this material.You can buy both dry and already diluted glue mixture.

If you buy ready-made, then you can start to glue immediately, if in powder form, the pre-mixture should be diluted with water, and then stir with a drill with an attachment.

Follow the instructions during cooking, otherwise the quality paste tiles will not work.

Finished portions of glue should suffice for the application of not less than 1 sq.m.drywall, otherwise the material will solidify before you have time to glue coating.

begin to glue tiles on plasterboard should be the second horizontal row.

To make it even before work is better to install on a wall rack made of wood or metal, which should be located at the boundary between the first and second row.

Before you paste the first part, it needs a little wet brush on the back side, and then apply the glue on the wall with a notched trowel.

Before sticking the tiles, make sure the item is in the illustration, and only then press it to the surface and hold for a while.

sure the entire process on video before starting to glue tiles on plasterboard with their hands.

When laying tile adhesive can be applied only on the wall, as if you are treated with even material, the work is very delayed, and the quality is almost not affected.

Once you have installed the first part, the corners need to install the crosses of suitable size, which should not exceed 5 mm.

You can then upload the following items, do not forget to install the crosses.Glue the tiles diagonally at first, and then - vertical.

Do not forget to use the level to watch how exactly stacked tiles.It is important that they be not only horizontally stacked, but also are aligned.

If you notice that some tiles fell above or below the others, pristuknite its top with a rubber mallet, and then remove the adhesive residue.

Do not spread the whole surface of the plasterboard tile at a time: first, better to paste the first four or five rows, and then leave the construction for some time, the adhesive could "grab".

If this is not done, then the structure may collapse becausethe upper ranks are too heavy.

returning to work can be 60-90 minutes after the first five rows of labels.

Continue to glue tiles on gypsum board in the same way as the previous series.The least fit the lowermost part.

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Thus it is necessary to wait for some time (at least 3-4 hours) when you start to work with them.Just as with other parts of the tiles, do not forget to leave crosses between parts of the tiles.

However, do not forget to remove them after you have finished laying open a number, or the adhesive "grab", and to remove them will be very difficult.

rail also need to remove the tiles and lay out the following series of already finished series.

final stage

Just stick tile to drywall is not enough - you also need to treat the surface after completion of the work, the tile looked beautiful and the whole structure was finished appearance.

most basic in the final stage - to remove the seams between the tiles that were left on some series.You also need to wipe the seams, to the entire surface appeared smooth and homogeneous.

For grout color is chosen in accordance with the design of the bathroom facilities.

also possible to use grout, resistant to moisture and fungus, to further protect the surface.

Apply the material with a rubber spatula into all the gaps between the parts, the excess material it is possible to remove the same.

Before buying a trowel mix is ​​better to consult a specialist in the construction product in order to choose the most suitable material.

After grouting, the tiles on the drywall in the bathroom need to be washed to remove any excess adhesive, grout, as well as dirt and dust that could get to the material during operation.

Wash tile on drywall plain water with a sponge.Do not add any aggressive cleaning mixture, becauseit may harm the new coating.

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addition to one-time cleaning, over the next 3-4 days the grout between the coating parts need to moisten with clean water without soap, so it dries evenly and had a uniform appearance.

After this period, you can cover the surface with a special varnish to protect it - then the tile on drywall will last you longer and retain the original appearance.

After completing the repair, follow-up care for the tiles on the drywall does not require you to any complex actions: from time to time it can be cleaned with a damp cloth, and with heavy soiling use a soap solution or detergent: tile on drywall can be cleaned with almost any household toolssinceit is strong enough to chemicals.