When it comes to renovating your home or renovating a room, choosing how you want your walls to be renovated is a key decision. Ceramic tile is a common wall decoration material, but before tiling, some preparation work is required for the wall.
Before starting the renovation, you first need to check the condition of the wall. Check the wall for moisture, cracking, unevenness, etc. If there is a large breakage or unevenness in the wall, tiling can be problematic.
The walls need to be cleaned before tiling. Use a cleaner and brush to clean the walls and make sure they are free of dust, oil, or other dirt. After cleaning, rinse the wall with clean water and let it dry.
If the wall is cracked or uneven, it needs to be repaired. For small areas of cracking, caulk can be used to repair to ensure a flat wall. If there is a large area of damage, it may need to be repaired by a professional repairer.
Before tiling, the wall needs to be sanded.
Use sandpaper or a grinder to sand the wall to remove uneven surfaces and residual paint. After sanding, clean the wall with a damp cloth and wait for the wall to dry completely.
Before tiling, consider putting moisture-proof treatment on the wall. Using a moisture barrier or paint on the wall can prevent the tiles from cracking or peeling off due to moisture.
After the wall preparation work is completed, you can start tiling. The first step is to determine how the tiles will be arranged, such as horizontally or vertically. Then, use tile adhesive to glue the tiles to the wall, taking care to keep the spacing between the tiles consistent.
After the tiling is completed, the brick joint treatment needs to be carried out. Use tile grout filler to fill the gaps between the tiles and use a brick grout scraper to scrape off excess filler. After waiting for the filler to dry, wipe the tile surface with a damp cloth to clean.
Ceramic tile is a common wall decoration material with the following characteristics and advantages:
Strong wear resistance: The surface hardness of ceramic tiles is high, not easy to wear, and it is suitable for high-frequency use.
Good waterproofness: Ceramic tiles have good waterproof properties and can be used in humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Easy to clean: The tile surface is smooth, not easy to stain, and easy to clean.
Rich styles and colors: Tiles are available in a variety of styles and colors to adapt to different decoration styles.
Environmental protection and health: ceramic tile is an environmentally friendly decorative material, which does not contain harmful substances and does not release harmful gases.