Ceramic tiles - an indispensable material for any repair. It is fire resistant, easy to use, can be an excellent addition to any design solution, care of it is not difficult. In addition, ceramic tiles are not conductors of electric current, do not change in color under the sunlight and are not destroyed by contact with chemicals. So without such coverage can not do in almost any apartment or house.
The main types of ceramic tiles
To understand which tile to choose, it is necessary to distinguish its main types. Pressed ceramic tiles in their basis have a powdery mixture, which is compacted and formed under the pressure of the press. Usually it acquires a tone reminiscent of natural clay: colors range from dark red to yellow.
Glazed ceramic tiles are quite popular, which can be used for many needs, for example, for the floor. In this form of tile, the ceramic is covered with a layer of colored glass. This layer forms a pattern, shine and color. In addition, it is firm and impenetrable.
There is also a ceramic coating that has a porous base. It is not suitable for toilets, because it absorbs water well.
In addition, ceramic tiles are distinguished by the degree of roasting. Single and double firing products are distinguished. Tiles that have been fired twice are porous, but less durable. Such a coating is better placed on the walls, rather than on the floor.
Optimal thickness of the floor tiles
The thickness of the tile can be in the range of a couple of millimeters to more than two centimeters. It depends on the purpose of the coating and the location of its masonry. For example, the room does not need to put the thickest tile, because the degree of environmental impact is minimal, and the price for this coating is high. The thinner the product, the cheaper it is.
As for the standard thickness of ceramic tiles, this is about 8 millimeters. It can be placed on walls and on the floor, but only in those areas where there will be a small load on it. In a bathroom it is better to use a tile not less than 1 centimeter in thickness.
It is much less common to use a ceramic coating in 14-16 millimeters, because its value will be considerable.
Separately, it is worth mentioning where the tiles are most often used indoors. Firstly, it is a ceramic floor tile in the kitchen, also for facing the walls and working area (apron); the second most common use - on the floor and on the walls in the bathroom; in addition, it can be put in the corridor , as it is quite convenient to wash from the footprints of shoes. Ceramic tiles for floors are better to use smooth, because they are easier to wipe.
Another very important point is how to put ceramic tiles on a wooden floor . Previously, it was thought that this was impossible, because in order for the tile to properly lay down, an absolutely level surface is required, and a wooden surface in principle can not be absolutely level. However, today we have found a solution to this problem. It is necessary to create a kind of damper layer, which will amortize the movement characteristic of wooden floors. The outer hard part of this layer should be turned to the ceramic tile, and the other part, elastic, turned to the wooden floor. Thus, the impacts and shocks of the wooden cover are smoothed out, and the tiles can be laid. Another plus of this method - wood can "breathe", so it will not be exposed to rotting under the tile.
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