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Helpful Tips Before Placing Tiles and Ceramics
If you have chosen to take your kitchen with ceramic tile or consider the following before beginning work placement. As a first step to establish a central point on the surface to be coated and plot the installation from that point, drawing lines perpendicular to join there, use a square to ensure that the lines join at an angle of 90 degrees. Place a full line of tile or ceramic and have a rough idea of the number of units required for the entire room.
Before applying the adhesive material carefully read the instructions: usually applied with a serrated knife by drawing a small area, so as to allow corrections before it dries completely. If the ceramics are heavy also apply a layer of adhesive on the back of them. Do not forget that the surface must be perfectly smooth and clean prior to placement of the adhesive, check using a level. The tiles are placed with a slight twisting motion, pressing hard against the wall. Check from time to time the vertical and horizontal to verify that they are perfectly aligned, and place thin pieces of wood or pieces of plywood that will maintain the separation of the joints. Also check during installation if the tiles have been sufficiently well bonded: move them to make sure it does not take off. If off, you will notice that the back is free of adhesive, then place a heavy dose and push against the wall. To locate the tile affirm a thin wooden board and tap with a hammer. Excess material should be cleaned immediately. The cement joints shall be applied after the adhesive is completely dry. The cement is purchased at hardware stores and then prepares as directed, should be extended with a blow-distributing rubber diagonally across the joints. Meanwhile, with a damp towel, wipe away the cement that remained on the tile face. It is only when the boards are dry buff with a clean dry cloth.
As we said at the beginning, the surfaces (floors, walls, counters) must be completely smooth, free of nails, wedges and keys. If it is a renewal remove traces of paint, paper or grease. On the walls is particularly advisable to use a plumb bob or a level to draw perpendicular lines intersecting at the center of the area. If the surface is too large to do this work, divide it into square making sure the horizontal starting points are all on the same line. Remember that the fitting is installed after the lining in place.