During the installation process of gray tiles, you do need to pay attention to some key details, which are crucial to ensuring the quality of decoration and user experience. Here are some things to note when installing gray tiles:
First of all, sufficient preparations must be made. Before installing ceramic tiles, make sure the base surface is clean and free of dust, oil and other impurities. If there are decorations such as lime plaster, latex paint or wallpaper on the wall, they must be cleaned thoroughly, otherwise it will affect the bonding strength between the cement mortar and the base layer. In addition, if the wall is cracked or uneven, it needs to be repaired and processed first to ensure the flatness and verticality of the wall to avoid cracking or falling off of the tiles later.
Secondly, the soaking treatment of ceramic tiles cannot be ignored. Gray tiles usually have a higher moisture content and therefore need to be fully soaked in water before paving. The soaking time is recommended to be no less than half an hour. This can ensure that the tiles fully absorb water, help the bonding between the tiles and cement, and enhance the firmness of the wall. At the same time, the wall surface must be fully moistened to prevent the moisture in the mortar from being quickly absorbed by the dry base layer and affecting the bonding fastness.
Then, pay attention to the paving sequence and techniques during the paving process. For example, floor tiles should be laid from the inside out. If the ground has a slope or a floor drain, attention should be paid to finding the slope in the drainage direction; wall tiles should be laid from bottom to top, with the bottom tiles laid last, and the floor tiles should be pressed after the wall tiles are laid. . When laying, use appropriate adhesives and tools to ensure a strong bond between the tiles and the base layer.
In addition, inspection and maintenance after paving are equally important. After the paving is completed, you should check whether the ceramic tile surface is flat, free of hollows, and whether the gaps are even. For hollow tiles, they should be processed in time to ensure the overall paving quality. At the same time, in the early stage after the ceramic tiles are laid, avoid placing heavy objects or walking on the surface of the ceramic tiles to avoid damaging them.
To sum up, when installing gray tiles, every step from preparation to paving to post-inspection and maintenance requires careful operation to ensure the final decoration effect and quality.
