Porcelain stoneware
Porcelain stoneware came from Italy, where a yoke has been used since the 70s of the XX century. Porcelain stoneware is acquired based on an overestimation of 7% of the required amount, it is suitable for both external and internal work. Porcelain stoneware perfectly isolates water, so it is better not to plant it on cement, and choose the glue with polymer additives. It is very solid and resistant to wear and environmental impacts. It is made from a mixture of clay (kaolin and illytova), quartz sand and a field spar, which is baked at a temperature of 1280 degrees. WITH. Almost all components in one way or another are associated with granite, where the name comes from.
The surface should be perfectly smooth, and this is a common drawback of any tile trim. For beauty, it is recommended to start laying porcelain tiles from the middle of the layered surface, if it touches the floor or ceiling, or from the bottom of the middle of the wall. This will provide a spectacular symmetrical arrangement of joints. When the tile of the passage between the rooms is reached, it is recommended to put the tile so that the resulting joint coincides with the middle of the door in a closed position. The adhesive composition is applied to the floor with a conventional spatula, and the formation under the tile is additionally carried out by a crested spatula moistened in water. The solution is applied from the calculation for one tile with a thickness not exceeding the thickness of the tile. Before laying, each tile is also coated with an adhesive composition, styling is performed no more than 15 minutes after that. To shut up the gaps between the tiles, you can use crosses, which also contribute to a faster drying of the solution, and it is also allowed to lay tiles without a gap. By aligning the tile, it can be pumped, pressed, checking the position using the level. For a more strong planting, alignment is accompanied by tapping with a rubber kiyanka. Excess glue from the previous tile is immediately used to lay the next tile. Switch grouts are made after the glue dries. Glue mixture that was used for laying for these purposes is not suitable. The use of polished porcelain tile for external stairs is strictly prohibited due to a sliding surface.