When approaching the issue of choosing tiles for the bathroom,it is necessary to be guided not only by the design, texture or color, but also by the technical characteristics. What factors affect the durability of the tile and what should you pay special attention to? The range of tiles is very large nowadays, and it can be extremely difficult to make a choice. And the question probably arises: how long will it last? In order to understand in as much detail as possible and understand which tile is worth choosing, we decided to ask the general director of the Megapolistroy company, Violetta Paslar, for advice. Violetta Paslar, Megapolistroy General director of the Megapolistroy repair and construction company, which began its activities in 2011 in St. Petersburg. The company has already completed more than 100 successfully completed repair and design projects. “It is important for us that the result of our company's work pleases customers for many years without additional service.” megapolistroy.ru
— The bathroom is one of the most frequentlyvisited places in the house. Let's consider the technical characteristics that tiles for this room should have. Factor 1: abrasion coefficient It is important to understand that a product with lower technical characteristics is not necessarily of lower quality. It is just that the area of its use is completely different. As for bathroom tiles, the requirement for the "abrasion" criterion is low, unlike rooms for other purposes. Group 1 (PEI I) - for places with little traffic, where soft shoes are used (bathroom, bedroom).
Project of the company "Megapolistroy" Factor 2: resistance to loads (bending resistance)
This criterion is very important for the tiles thatwill be subjected to pressure or impacts. The thicker it is, the greater its resistance to loads. This factor is also affected by water absorption, which ideally should not exceed 5%. Violetta Paslar, Megapolistroy:
— When choosing floor tiles, ask the master what thickness the other floor coverings will be. To make the floor level. megapolistroy.ru
Project of the company "Megapolistroy" Factor 3:resistance to temperature and humidity This means the following: resistance to temperature changes, frost resistance, resistance to cracking (for glaze). That is, with sudden changes in temperature, the enamel surface should not be destroyed.
Project of the company "Megapolistroy" Factor 4:resistance to chemical influences We all use active chemicals to clean the surface of tiles. It seems that they are able to withstand this kind of influence, but this is not entirely true - there are some nuances. When choosing tiles for the bathroom, make sure that they have classes AA and A (AA - not affected by substances, A - resistant to influences).
Project of the company "Megapolistroy" Factor 5:slip resistance This criterion is important for human safety, since the bathroom is a high-humidity room. The tile must be able to prevent the object placed on it from slipping. The parameter is measured by the coefficient of friction, which must be equal to R10, where the angle of inclination is from 10 to 19 degrees.
Project of the company "Megapolistroy" Factor 6:painting method When it comes to ceramic tiles, the most popular painting methods are glazed and full (Full body). The first is characterized by the fact that clay is used to create tiles, which are painted with glaze on top and placed in a kiln, where they are fired at high temperatures. Such tiles are very fragile, but when laid on a surface, they can last for many years. And with the Full body method, clay is mixed with paint before firing, which has a positive effect on quality. But the cost of such tiles will be higher.
Project of the company "Megapolistroy" Factor 7:market leaders Previously, you could request a certificate of conformity of product quality from any retail tile store. But now, in Russia, mandatory certification is not provided for, according to the RF Government Resolution of December 1, 2009, No. 982. Violetta Paslar, Megapolistroy: - Thus, we have lost the opportunity to check the quality of the selected tile using documents. And this means that we need to focus on trusted manufacturers. megapolistroy.ru
Project of the company "Megapolistroy" Here is a small onelist of factories proven by experience. In the price category above average and luxury, the Marazzi group holding, the Spanish factory APE and Marazzi Italy stand out. In Russia, in the "economy" or "medium+" segment - Italon, Atlas Concorde, Kerama Marazzi (part of the Marazzi group holding). Tiles from Chinese manufacturers Cimic and O Sal Sapiente have proven themselves well. Factor 8: household practice Let's consider one of the household methods for checking the surface of a tile to insure yourself against an incorrect purchase.
- You must select 2 tiles from one collection.
- Put them on top of each other.
The corners and surface of both tiles must fit tightlyfit together. If so, then most likely the entire batch is even. But you should also keep in mind that the decorative materials you buy should be from the same batch, otherwise there will be problems associated with slightly different sizes and shades. Additional information about the tiles will also be given to you by the pictograms depicted on the packaging.
It is not necessary to lay the floor in the bathroomtiles with increased frost resistance or high wear resistance. These are usually used in large shopping areas or other commercial premises. It is also unreasonable to cover floors with tiles intended for walls. They can be of very high quality, but will serve for a very short time, since this is not the area of its use. It is important to approach the choice of ceramic coating wisely so that it pleases the eye with its beauty for a long time.
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