Every family sooner or later makes repairs in their house. Agree, the process is long and costly. Most of the starting point is the choice of flooring. People prefer options that are easy to clean with detergents, have an affordable price, are safe for he alth, durable and wear-resistant. Ceramic floor tiles are a reliable coating that will serve faithfully for decades.
How to choose ceramic tiles?
People who are used to choosing products depending on the country of origin can now expand their arsenal of preferences. Ceramic tiles in Russia and abroad are famous for meeting all existing quality and safety requirements, regardless of the manufacturer. The appearance of such a floor covering is distinguished by a we alth of options. Design solutions are always unusual and unique. Creators-artists create ceramic tiles, which are exactly like pavement, fabulous malachite, and noble marble. Remember, ceramic tiles for floors in light shades will visually expand the room, and dark ones will narrow it. But the second option is more practical and convenient for those who do not have the opportunity to frequently clean.
How to check the quality of a tile?
The surface that ceramic floor tiles have must be absolutely flat. Damage is unacceptable. To check for smoothness, lay one tile on top of another. There should be no gaps or gaps between them. It is important that the texture of the coating is slightly rough. This will avoid injury. Checking the tile for the presence of an anti-slip agent is easy. To do this, drop water on the ceramic surface and run your finger over it. Also do not forget to check the tiles of the same batch for the same size. The thickness of ceramic floor tiles varies from a few millimeters to three centimeters. Too thick tiles should not be laid in a residential building, they are intended for industrial premises.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of "ceramic floor tiles"?
The advantages of this coating (in the absence of shortcomings) are many, among them the following stand out:
- moisture resistance;
- Exceptional original color fastness;
- mechanical fortress;
- invulnerability to hits;
- insensitive to temperature changes;
- high density;
- fire safety;
- ability to withstand any load;
- highthermal conductivity;
- UV resistant.
The only substance that negatively affects tiles is hydrofluoric acid, which is almost impossible to use at home.
Moreover, ceramic floor tiles, the price of which is extremely low, will save a lot. Ideal coverage for reasonable money - that's what people who are guided by the ratio of "price-quality" dream of.
