What mistakes to avoid when tiling a bathroom or kitchen?

Do you want to improve your tiling technique? Have you tiled some spaces but are not sure if you have done it correctly? We will tell you the most common mistakes that you must take into account so as not to commit in any of your jobs. We also tell you what one of the professionals who collaborates with Questions advises us.

When installing a tile, it is important to keep in mind certain details that can lead to a good final result. Next, we will tell you the mistakes that a bricklayer should avoid at all costs when tiling a bathroom or kitchen.

Newcastle Tiling, are experts in works and renovations, tells us that it is important that the support is correct because sometimes the tiles fall off because the gripping material has lost its adherence to the wall.

1. An incorrect stakeout

Improper layout of tile installation is one of the most common mistakes. This circumstance usually implies the need to cut tiles into "strips" to cover the terminations of the wall-wall or wall-floor spaces. It is important that the initial layout is done correctly to know the distribution of the tiles on the surface.

2. Remove the tile joints

Although the joints go unnoticed, they play an important role in tiling and you cannot make the mistake of eliminating them. They are responsible for absorbing tensional differences, hide the difference in dimensions between the tiles and also facilitate the replacement of new tiles.

It is estimated that between 1mm and 1.5mm should be left between the different tiles. However, when dealing with medium or large tiles, a greater distance can be left. The tile joint is extremely necessary for an excellent result.

Know what are the most common mistakes when tiling a bathroom or kitchen. We tell you what must be taken into account for you to obtain a good result. And if you prefer that this work be done by a professional, do not hesitate to ask for your budget without obligation.

3. Using the wrong adhesive

The type of adhesive used in the tiling will depend on the characteristics of the material. If the tile has a high porosity capacity, traditional mortar should be used, that is, mechanical adherence. If, on the other hand, it is a material with low absorption capacity and therefore low porosity, a thin layer of cementitious adhesive or also known as glue mortar must be applied.

4. Incorrect application of adhesive with a notched trowel

A common mistake in tile installation is the incorrect application of the adhesive with the notched trowel. Applying the adhesive in circular motions can cause certain parts of the tile not to stick to the surface. Gaps are generated in the material causing it to break at any time.

Another common method is the installation of the tile by points, mistakenly believing that it is the most appropriate way to do it; however, it has been proven that the most effective method is to do it in a straight way, forming straight lines with the notched trowel. This technique allows to have a greater adhesion on the surface.

5. Formation of air bubbles

Another common and overlooked mistake is the formation of air bubbles. They are generally produced by the use of high speed kneaders or by not respecting the mixing and resting times of the adhesive. Similarly, the incorrect use of a notched trowel that does not correspond to the size of the tile can cause this problem.

Now that you know the mistakes you shouldn't make when tiling, you can put it into practice. And if you prefer that this work be done by a professional, you can ask an expert Newcastle Tiling for your budget.

And if you want to take the opportunity to make a reform of your bathroom, ask for a budget for bathroom reform.