Three Things to Consider When Installing Tiles Into Your Bathroom or Laundry
Tiles are a great flooring option for wet spaces because they are naturally averse to water and do not get stained, moldy, or aged easily. However, there are a few things that you need to know about tiles that can impact your decision on how to install them. They do, after all, need to be installed well if you want them to last any significant amount of time, but many people simply go for the cheapest installation option they can without considering the long term ramifications.
Here are three very important things you need to remember when installing your tiles in a wet-zoned area.
1. Waterproof Tile Flooring Adhesive
While tiles are waterproof themselves, the actual adhesive that keeps them in place is not necessarily as waterproof as them. Finding waterproof tile flooring adhesive is very important when planning how to design your tiled floor. The last thing you want is for your bathroom or kitchen to have shaky tiles just a year or so after they have been installed because you went for a cheaper adhesive option that wasn't as secure against water. It is easy to tell which adhesive is more waterproof, just look at their description and notes, and it will be listed as a feature without a doubt.
2. Where to End It
Tiles come in certain sizes that, for the majority of your bathroom, can be put down uninterrupted so that they look great. However, when it comes to the corner and edges many people realize that another full tile would not fit, so they have to cut the tiles in half (or smaller) to get a perfect fit to the edge. If you plan for this before you start laying tiles down you can ensure that you put these smaller tiles on the edges away from the door and closer to the walls. This makes them less likely to be seen and more visually friendly for any visitors.
3. Choose the Right Grout
Grout is also known as mortar and it is put between most tiles when creating flooring to keep them still and in one place. Choosing the right type of grout is important because it will be just as visible as your actual tiles are. That means spending a little extra than the cheapest option in this area ensures you have a pristinely clean surface and a much more resistant and watertight floor than you would with budget options. Don't take grout for granted or it can have severe consequences.
