Tile paving reasons for leaving gaps Tile gap size specification
Reasons for leaving seams in tile paving
1. The tiles have thermal expansion and contraction problems
Tiles and the cement mortar used to paste tiles will have the problem of thermal expansion and contraction. In the process of temperature or moderate changes, tiles and cement mortar will have a certain expansion and contraction. If no joints are left, the tiles will appear in the process of later use. Bulging or cracking.
2. There is an error in the size of the tiles
Although ceramic tiles are now mechanized production, there will be certain size errors in the process of product production. If no seams are left, it is easy to cause uneven seams when ceramic tiles are laid, which affects the appearance of ceramic tiles.
3. There are errors in the construction of workers
The paving of tiles is a construction project with a very high degree of proficiency. During the entire paving process, it is impossible for workers to completely pave each brick without errors. In addition, the effects of tiles pasted at different times and in different situations will vary. If there are no seams, it is also difficult to ensure the straightness of the joints of the tiles, thereby affecting the continuity of the tile paving.
Tile gap size specification
There is no uniform standard for the gap size of tiles. In addition to meeting the thermal expansion and contraction factors of the tiles themselves, it also needs to be determined in combination with the decorative effect of the tile paving. But generally you can refer to the following.
1. The size of the gap in the wall tiles
The size of the seam left on the wall tiles of the kitchen and bathroom should generally be about 1-1.5mm, not less than 1mm. Air nails or packaging bags can be used as a reference. Special effects can also widen the gap, such as 5mm, etc. Like some antique bricks or exterior wall tiles, balcony strip bricks, it is better to leave wide seams.
2. Ground tile gap size
Floor tiles, such as vitrified tiles, generally leave a seam of about 1.5-2mm when paving. The gap of floor tiles is generally not too large. If it is too large, it is easy to accumulate dirt and affect cleaning.
Three, stitching processing time
After the tiles are left with gaps, they also need to be hooked. Generally, 24 hours after the tiles are attached, that is, after the tiles are dried and solidified, the lime and soil debris in the cracks of the tiles need to be cleaned up before hooking.
Summary:
Tiles and the cement mortar used to paste tiles will have the problem of thermal expansion and contraction. In the process of temperature or moderate changes, tiles and cement mortar will have a certain expansion and contraction. If no joints are left, the tiles will appear in the process of later use. Bulging or cracking.
Release Date:
2021-11-12
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