10 mistakes when tiling walls and floors!

How do I feel about the repair #do it yourself? Definitely, this is an opportunity to save money. But here facing with tiles I would recommend entrusting it to professionals. If, nevertheless, you decide to lay the tiles yourself, study the most common mistakes and try to avoid them.

1. "If not enough, then I'll buy it." A common mistake. Because "later" in the store there will be a delivery of another batch, in which the shade and sizes do not match yours. That is why, when calculating, always make a stock of 10-15% and buy the entire required volume at once.

2. "I won't waste time cleaning and priming the surface." I advise you to set aside time and money. Remove paint, wallpaper remnants, clean and prime the surface. To prevent the tiles from falling off along with debris and old wallpaper. The primer will prevent the adhesive from absorbing into the surface and provide a stronger bond.

3. "I'll save on glue and put the tiles in a spot." The glue should be spread over the entire surface of the tile so as not to leave voids under it. Dotted glue application in corners or only in the center can cause the tiles to split with a slight impact or during drilling. In addition, it is important to apply the composition not in circular movements, but in straight lines vertically or horizontally.

4. "I will moisten the surface with water." Such methods were used before, when the tiles were laid on a cement-sand mixture. Modern tile adhesives and primers do not require surface wetting.

5. "I can handle it without a design project." It's a delusion. Before starting work, be sure to draw up a project, sketch out the layout of each wall and floor. Moreover, now the design project is made up for free in the stores where the tiles are sold.

6.Another common mistake isstart work from the wrong place. In the rooms, it is recommended to lay tiles from top to bottom, in the bathroom - from bottom to top. It is better to start from the second line, skipping the first row. It is worth completing the work with the masonry of the first row in order to fill the central part aesthetically, and trim the edges at the end.

7. "I'll do all the work by eye." No! Be sure to use a level and crosses for seams. This will help you avoid unevenness.

8. “Why do I need a tile cutter? A grinder will do. " Using a grinder to cut tiles is not only ineffective, but also unsafe. Rent the necessary tools if you don't want to buy.

9. "These are all little things." A common mistake is to ignore important "little things". For example, choosing the wrong size of the tooth, buying the wrong glue, or breaking the proportions when mixing it.

10. "I laid the tiles, I'll finish everything today!" Do not forget about grouting and the fact that it can only be applied to dry joints. You must wait 24 hours.

Follow the work closely, control the process, check your work before the glue has set. If you notice mistakes after the glue has completely dried, it will be impossible to correct them.