Special notes when working with a trowel

Prevention : never empty the rest of the sewer pipe grout , otherwise you run the risk of having to change your pipes. It is best to leave the rest of the grout in the container for a few days, so that the water exfoliates from the mass. After the water has drained, drain the water and dispose of the remaining grout in the trash.

Note: If a certain amount of grout on the cement base penetrates your skin, rinse it first with a vinegar solution to restore the pH before washing it with soap and water.

Compliance with security measures

When working with a grout, never forget to wear a dust mask, as inhalation of grout dust can cause serious health problems. In addition, always wear gloves and goggles when working with grouting, Grout for tiling can be very irritating to the eyes and skin. When using, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations

How to change spoiled tiles

If ceramic tile   is considered a solid building material, then why does the ceramic floor need constant care and repair? Often, the cause of the destruction of the floor tiles is not the tile itself, but the surface on which you put it. It may be too soft or irregular, which will permanently damage your tile. So, always try to read carefully what coating manufacturers advise. Then you will only need to clean the tiles, do not repair them.

Some comments on the surface: as a rule, people choose between 2 options - concrete or wood floors . The tree, of course, is more pleasant, because such soils yield a little to walking. The walk will not be so difficult and, in general, we will repeat it, it is more pleasant.

However, the tile is a solid material, and besides it does not bend, so the cement base is more suitable for that. If you still want to use it wood base , then it is better to make it more rigid, reinforcing the extra beams. The beams, in turn, can be nailed with nails (5x20) or glued to each other.

In most houses with wooden floors   The beams are covered with sheets of plywood 12 mm thick. Before laying the tiles, it is best to reinforce such a floor by adding plywood sheets 18 mm thick, in which the floor in the spaces between the beams will not bend. When laying the second layer of plywood, place the leaves staggered, not in a straight line.

In most cases, a certain type of tile should correspond to a certain distance between the tiles - the width of the seams. Note that some tiles already have built-in protuberances that help keep the same distance between all tiles. Some tiles are sold complete with separators (cross). In this case, you should follow the recommendations for grouting, even though the seams look very narrow. If the grout is released on the bottom of the tile, then this difference can be reduced by changing the color.

Tools and materials:

• Electric drill

• Hammer

• Locksmith chisel

• Safety glasses

• Montage

• Little ironing

• Tooth scraper

• Vacuum

• Work gloves

• Rubber gloves

• Editable tiles

• Glue for tiles

• Respirator

• Coulis

• Wooden bar

• Spong

• Clean cloth

Sealant (optional)

When repairing and buying tiles, the choice of jointing is often not given special attention. Perhaps because it is one of the last stages of work, when the most massive difficulties behind and already want to see the final result more quickly. However, sometimes the details and features can spoil the overall picture of the repair, so do not neglect them. In addition, the seams between the tiles play an important role in creating an attractive and durable ceramic coating.