What you need to know before tiling your bathroom suite - After scrolling through hundreds of photos room bathroom inspiration on Houzz and HomeD in the tiles you want you are now ready to roll with the tiles. Where are you? Here, three experts put forward the questions they suggest you ask before starting (and, of course, to provide the answers)
Expert advice of:. Bill Forsdick all ceramic tiles; Geoff Avey-Hebditch Plan Tec Tiling & Wet Room Solutions; Karen Brimacombe Reed Harris; Jaclyn van Katwyk European heritage; Terry Grant On The Tiles
Expert advice of:. Bill Forsdick all ceramic tiles; Geoff Avey-Hebditch Plan Tec Tiling & Wet Room Solutions; Karen Brimacombe Reed Harris; Jaclyn van Katwyk European heritage; Terry Grant On The Tiles
Ardesia Design
what is a tile trim?
corners has tiles is used to finish the edges around your tiled area and where the tiles go around, to make it look cleaner and sharper and also to cover all exposed edges. "Providing the perfect finishing touch, a tile lining is often used to create a cleaner finish. It can also protect the edges of the tile damage and cracks " Brimacombe said Karen Reed Harris.
" Trims are available in a variety of materials, " continues. " The type of finish chosen often comes down to personal preference. However, you must choose your plate according to your tiles, as well as the type of aesthetic you looking to achieve. "
cheapest option is plastic, although aluminum, seen here, are not much more expensive and comes with a polished or brushed chrome, according to Terry Grant on the Tiles. " Next the cost scale is stainless steel, and then s the expensive chrome brass trim. "
Take a look at different fillings in your chosen showroom and try them next to your tiles to see what effect you like best. Keep in mind that the tiles usually only need a balance when the cut edges would otherwise be exposed, so they BUTT up to a ceiling, for example, the plate will not be necessary.
corners has tiles is used to finish the edges around your tiled area and where the tiles go around, to make it look cleaner and sharper and also to cover all exposed edges. "Providing the perfect finishing touch, a tile lining is often used to create a cleaner finish. It can also protect the edges of the tile damage and cracks " Brimacombe said Karen Reed Harris.
" Trims are available in a variety of materials, " continues. " The type of finish chosen often comes down to personal preference. However, you must choose your plate according to your tiles, as well as the type of aesthetic you looking to achieve. "
cheapest option is plastic, although aluminum, seen here, are not much more expensive and comes with a polished or brushed chrome, according to Terry Grant on the Tiles. " Next the cost scale is stainless steel, and then s the expensive chrome brass trim. "
Take a look at different fillings in your chosen showroom and try them next to your tiles to see what effect you like best. Keep in mind that the tiles usually only need a balance when the cut edges would otherwise be exposed, so they BUTT up to a ceiling, for example, the plate will not be necessary.
TRIPLE Architects
Can I tile over tile ?
Tiles above the tiles is happening more often, partly because of the pressure to keep waste sites landfill, but also because it is laborious to remove existing tiles from a floor or wall, according to Jaclyn van Katwyk European heritage.
That said, tiling on the wall tiles are not always as simple as it seems. " Do you know what the existing tiles are fixed and they were fixed with? " Grant demand . For example, small tiles that were attached to a painted surface with a lower adhesive may seem sound, but once you add the additional weight of the new tiles, the connection may fail.
" At this stage, n t matter how good the adhesive to fix the new tiles is, they are suspended on a surface that is bonded to the substrate, " adds .
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Tiles above the tiles is happening more often, partly because of the pressure to keep waste sites landfill, but also because it is laborious to remove existing tiles from a floor or wall, according to Jaclyn van Katwyk European heritage.
That said, tiling on the wall tiles are not always as simple as it seems. " Do you know what the existing tiles are fixed and they were fixed with? " Grant demand . For example, small tiles that were attached to a painted surface with a lower adhesive may seem sound, but once you add the additional weight of the new tiles, the connection may fail.
" At this stage, n t matter how good the adhesive to fix the new tiles is, they are suspended on a surface that is bonded to the substrate, " adds .
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Roselind Wilson design
How heavy is too heavy?
When the tiles on top of the tiles, always consider the combined weight of the two layers of tile and if it exceeds that the background is evaluated. " Many people don t think about it, but there is a weight limit when tiling on plaster , which is 20 kg per square meter, including the tiles, adhesive and grout, " says Bill Forsdick all ceramics roof tiles. " If you tile over existing tile, you can exceed the weight allowance. "
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When the tiles on top of the tiles, always consider the combined weight of the two layers of tile and if it exceeds that the background is evaluated. " Many people don t think about it, but there is a weight limit when tiling on plaster , which is 20 kg per square meter, including the tiles, adhesive and grout, " says Bill Forsdick all ceramics roof tiles. " If you tile over existing tile, you can exceed the weight allowance. "
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Rustico Tile and Stone
What adhesive should I use if I tile over tile?
If you decide to tile over existing tile, Grant advises you to avoid using an adhesive ready. Indeed, the water content must evaporate to dry the adhesive and, with tiled background, there is nowhere for the water to go except through the grout lines. " A cementitious powder adhesive is recommended, " said Grant . " I would also select a modified polymer adhesive because they are more flexible and adhere better low porosity media. "
Before setting your tiles for walls, be sure to prime the original tiles first, advises van Katwyk. " A good product is Eco Prim Grip Mapei, which provides a key surface and high exceptional grip."
If you decide to tile over existing tile, Grant advises you to avoid using an adhesive ready. Indeed, the water content must evaporate to dry the adhesive and, with tiled background, there is nowhere for the water to go except through the grout lines. " A cementitious powder adhesive is recommended, " said Grant . " I would also select a modified polymer adhesive because they are more flexible and adhere better low porosity media. "
Before setting your tiles for walls, be sure to prime the original tiles first, advises van Katwyk. " A good product is Eco Prim Grip Mapei, which provides a key surface and high exceptional grip."
Cloud Studios Ltd
what I need to know about tiling a bathroom floor?
the type of soil you are tiling grout affect you choose. If you have a stable concrete floor, you n t necessarily use a flexible grout. When the floor of a wooden floor, however, it is important to use a flexible grout which takes into account the inherent movement of the wood.
" Similarly, when the tiles on a floor that has a heated floor, it is of importance vital to use a flexible grout " adds van Katwyk . " Examples of Mapei include range Ultracolor Plus rec om mend ed grout gaps from two to 20 mm and available in more 30 colors and varies Keracolor Flex, recommend ed for the grout gaps a 6 mm available seven colors. "
the type of soil you are tiling grout affect you choose. If you have a stable concrete floor, you n t necessarily use a flexible grout. When the floor of a wooden floor, however, it is important to use a flexible grout which takes into account the inherent movement of the wood.
" Similarly, when the tiles on a floor that has a heated floor, it is of importance vital to use a flexible grout " adds van Katwyk . " Examples of Mapei include range Ultracolor Plus rec om mend ed grout gaps from two to 20 mm and available in more 30 colors and varies Keracolor Flex, recommend ed for the grout gaps a 6 mm available seven colors. "
TG-studio
What is the importance of silicone?
Applied after tiling and grouting, silicone is important because it ensures that the joints are sealed and therefore made waterproof. "From the standpoint of design, it is better to match the color of the silicone on the floor so that it does stand out," said van Katwyk.
the silicone type you choose is also essential. " most adhesives and grout manufacturers now make their own color range corresponds silicone grout, " explains Geoff Avey-Hebditch chamber plane Tec Tiling & Wet Solutions. " in a room bathroom ceramic or porcelain, you should look for a high silicone acetoxy- module that is anti-mold, anti-bacterial or anti-fungal. For natural stone, neutral-cure formula is necessary to ensure doesn silicone t bleed through in stone or losing its grip. "
Applied after tiling and grouting, silicone is important because it ensures that the joints are sealed and therefore made waterproof. "From the standpoint of design, it is better to match the color of the silicone on the floor so that it does stand out," said van Katwyk.
the silicone type you choose is also essential. " most adhesives and grout manufacturers now make their own color range corresponds silicone grout, " explains Geoff Avey-Hebditch chamber plane Tec Tiling & Wet Solutions. " in a room bathroom ceramic or porcelain, you should look for a high silicone acetoxy- module that is anti-mold, anti-bacterial or anti-fungal. For natural stone, neutral-cure formula is necessary to ensure doesn silicone t bleed through in stone or losing its grip. "
Stiff and Trevillion
Should I choose ceramic tile or porcelain?
today, there is very little difference between the look and feel of a ceramic tile and porcelain tile. " the porcelain is much denser, tile more difficult, while the ceramic is lighter and easier to cut, " says Avey-Hebditch . " The china is able to withstand more wear daily and tear a family bathroom as ceramic tile. "
today, there is very little difference between the look and feel of a ceramic tile and porcelain tile. " the porcelain is much denser, tile more difficult, while the ceramic is lighter and easier to cut, " says Avey-Hebditch . " The china is able to withstand more wear daily and tear a family bathroom as ceramic tile. "
Tsuruta Architects
What about natural stone?
If you install natural stone, be aware that it will be closed from time to time. what s more some stones are vulnerable to mild acids, which can be found in a surprising number of everyday household supplies, such as perfumes and cleaning products.
" If you live in a hard water area, limescale and can also be a problem, as most cleaners designed to remove also eat a lot of natural stone, " says Grant . " You can now buy porcelain tiles that look identical to real stone, and I would generally advise people to consider these. However, natural stone can watch the stunning and last indefinitely when looked after. "
If you install natural stone, be aware that it will be closed from time to time. what s more some stones are vulnerable to mild acids, which can be found in a surprising number of everyday household supplies, such as perfumes and cleaning products.
" If you live in a hard water area, limescale and can also be a problem, as most cleaners designed to remove also eat a lot of natural stone, " says Grant . " You can now buy porcelain tiles that look identical to real stone, and I would generally advise people to consider these. However, natural stone can watch the stunning and last indefinitely when looked after. "
Can I tiling around sanitaryware?
" While you can tile around sanitaryware, whenever possible, we advise you to withdraw from first sanitaryware before tiling. Not only will this help to create a more polished finish, it will also prevent your from getting damaged sanitaryware, " advises Brimacombe .
If you need to replace one component at a later date, they can be difficult to remove if they are tiled in added Grant. "In addition, you would have to replace them with something with the same fingerprint or more to cover the hole in the floor."
" While you can tile around sanitaryware, whenever possible, we advise you to withdraw from first sanitaryware before tiling. Not only will this help to create a more polished finish, it will also prevent your from getting damaged sanitaryware, " advises Brimacombe .
If you need to replace one component at a later date, they can be difficult to remove if they are tiled in added Grant. "In addition, you would have to replace them with something with the same fingerprint or more to cover the hole in the floor."
Element Studios
What if I start my bathroom from scratch?
Baths and shower trays must be installed and plumbed in the first and after tiled says Avey-Hebditch . " This allows the rounded edges of the tub or tray covered and hidden by the tiles and, once silicone, it will provide a tight seal the water. Silicone also allows a slight movement, as well as the expansion and contraction of the bath tray and shower. "
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Baths and shower trays must be installed and plumbed in the first and after tiled says Avey-Hebditch . " This allows the rounded edges of the tub or tray covered and hidden by the tiles and, once silicone, it will provide a tight seal the water. Silicone also allows a slight movement, as well as the expansion and contraction of the bath tray and shower. "
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Feix & Merlin Architects
How do I prepare my walls tile?
Before we begin tiling, spend some time getting the walls and the perfect floor. " always make sure there is no dust on surfaces; you can brush or vacuum, " suggests Forsdick. " Then wipe with a sponge wet and let the surface dry completely. "
The next step is to prime your walls before spreading adhesive, to the using a notched trowel. " the adhesive should be spread evenly over the surface before bedding the tiles in it, " says Avey-Hebditch. " the tiles are then moved slightly side to side or up and down to compress the adhesive ribs to a complete and coherent bed of adhesive. Some tiles may require lightly tapping down with a suitable rubber mallet. "
He further points out that non-porous tiles, such as porcelain - as well as natural stone -. should be lightly skimmed with glue on the back of the tiles to ensure they handle the adhesive bed " This is generally not required for ceramic tiles, " he adds. " These attachment methods ensure a strong and even adhesive bed for tile and make for faster work practice more efficient. "
Before we begin tiling, spend some time getting the walls and the perfect floor. " always make sure there is no dust on surfaces; you can brush or vacuum, " suggests Forsdick. " Then wipe with a sponge wet and let the surface dry completely. "
The next step is to prime your walls before spreading adhesive, to the using a notched trowel. " the adhesive should be spread evenly over the surface before bedding the tiles in it, " says Avey-Hebditch. " the tiles are then moved slightly side to side or up and down to compress the adhesive ribs to a complete and coherent bed of adhesive. Some tiles may require lightly tapping down with a suitable rubber mallet. "
He further points out that non-porous tiles, such as porcelain - as well as natural stone -. should be lightly skimmed with glue on the back of the tiles to ensure they handle the adhesive bed " This is generally not required for ceramic tiles, " he adds. " These attachment methods ensure a strong and even adhesive bed for tile and make for faster work practice more efficient. "
European Heritage
Can I tile my bath panel?
A bath panel is designed to be removed to allow access to the plumbing under the bath. " A custom bath panel can be produced that can be tiled while ensuring it is also removable by the use of clips or magnets for easy access, " said Avey-Hebditch . " This often involves making a frame in the bath where the tile panel can be fixed. "
Grant adds " W e often do so by forming a panel access and grouting simply lines required with silicone rather than grout. In this way, if access is required, the silicone can be easily cut and removed from the panel. He s also a good place to store some spare tile. "
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A bath panel is designed to be removed to allow access to the plumbing under the bath. " A custom bath panel can be produced that can be tiled while ensuring it is also removable by the use of clips or magnets for easy access, " said Avey-Hebditch . " This often involves making a frame in the bath where the tile panel can be fixed. "
Grant adds " W e often do so by forming a panel access and grouting simply lines required with silicone rather than grout. In this way, if access is required, the silicone can be easily cut and removed from the panel. He s also a good place to store some spare tile. "
Have you your tiled bathroom? What other tips would you suggest? Partagez- in the comments below.