Can tiles be laid on the bulk floor

The choice of flooring is based on the conditions in which it will be used. With significant loads and high humidity, the optimal material is tile. If the entire technological process is observed correctly when laying a tile coating, then the surface will be durable and durable. Properly selected colors can also improve the interior of the room.

Tile Base Requirements

The quality of tile work depends on the foundation on which they will be carried out. It It should be even, clean, without cracks, crevices and holes.

therefore before facing works, the foundation must be prepared. Leveling the surface produce using solutions based on sand-cement mixtures or polymeric materials.

Previously, the entire area should be thoroughly cleaned and primed in 2-3 layers to improve adhesion.

REFERENCE! The use of epoxy or polyurethane primer mixtures also gives the surface waterproofing properties.

Alignment of sand-cement mortars is carried out according to beacons previously installed at the level. Solutions made of polymer materials have the property of self-leveling.

Bulk floor and its compliance with the requirements for the foundation

The disadvantage of cement screed is the fact that to comply with the required strength characteristics, its thickness should be at least 3 cm. Therefore Recently, bulk bases, which are composed of these mixtures, have become widely used.

REFERENCE! The polymer mixture allows you to create a coating layer from 3 mm to 80 mm.

This base meets all the requirements that are needed for tile.

The solution is made in accordance with the instructions on the packaging.

• A dry mixture is gradually added to the container with the required amount of water.
• With the help of a nozzle, a whisk on the perforator, the solution is thoroughly mixed to the consistency of sour cream.
• After that, the material is poured evenly onto the surface starting from an angle that is opposed to the entrance.
• To distribute the solution on the surface and remove air bubbles, it is rolled with a special roller with spikes.
• Final drying takes place within 24 hours.

As a result of all the work before the master appears flat and monolithic base, ready for the next stages of work.

Laying tiles on the bulk floor

Before laying, you must determine the method that will be used for this work, and mark the base.

When installing tiled products in a row along the wall, which is opposite the entrance, a line is drawn at a distance equal to the size of the tile plus 5 mm. On it will align the tile.

IMPORTANT! The base for better adhesion of the materials should be primed.

• When facing a bulk surface it is recommended to prepare a special adhesive on a polyurethane basis. It is applied to the tile and leveled with a comb spatula. The height of the ridges should be about 6 mm.
• The tile product is installed in accordance with the marking and pressed.
• Using a small level the horizontal position of the installation is checked and, if necessary, adjusted by the blows of a rubber hammer.
• The next product is installed by marking next to the first. The glue between them is removed and special plastic crosses are inserted to form a gap between the two elements.
• Checking the installation of this tile is carried out not only on the horizontal, but also relative to the first. For this the level must be put on two products at once, and if necessary they are adjusted. In the future, such verification is carried out constantly with the help of a large level.
• If the last tile in the row does not fit completely, it is cut with a tile cutter or a grinder with a diamond wheel.
• After installing all the products and completely drying the glue, the plastic crosses are removed.
• Tile gap is filled with grout. To hide the gap along the walls, install skirting boards.

The bulk option is more expensive than a cement screed, but this is offset by a reduction in the time of facing work and the quality of the coating.