How to make kitchen countertops made of ceramic tiles with their hands Bashny.Net

First, the pros tiled countertops. A tile is easy to clean, resistant to mechanical impact and, most importantly, looks good. In addition, this exclusive is much cheaper countertops made of artificial and furthermore, natural stone. Porcelain, by the way, and the strength is not inferior to whole natural stone.




Countertops trim tiles in any format, including mosaics. Interestingly tile looks the same size on the horizontal surface and the wall. To add variety to the apron ceramic decoration.



Choose a tile in accordance with the plan is very simple. Its range of shops is enormous and remains true to combine the color and size of the material to all objects of a kitchen. The table top can be demonstrated irregular, then it will become an element that acts as an accent on the background monochrome furniture, walls and flooring.

In the kitchen, a large area of ​​organically looks tiles 30x30 and even 60x60 cm In the latter case, no need to trim the tiles when laying on the base width of a standard countertop -. 60 cm.

For a small kitchen and a tile picked up modest size. Desirably, it is a multiple of the width of the table top. Square 10x10 15x15 cm silt will be just right. And, of course, mosaic.



Horizontally disposed plane - not the best place for the application of tiles with a rough surface. It looks great, but can become a place of deepening the accumulation of dirt. This coating requires constant careful cleaning and causes frustration hostess in the selected material for countertops.

Required for registration countertop materials - chipboard (ADI) not less than 10 mm thick plasterboard (plasterboard). Still need water-resistant tile adhesive, construction PVA glue, colored antifungal silicone sealant to match tiles and screws. From the Tools - Tile (can be rented for 2-3 days); Normal, gear and rubber spatulas; building level; electric jig saw and screwdriver.

On exposed via level and connected by a series of lower cabinets furniture screws securing the fabric chipboard. On both sides of double-coated impregnation against moisture. The next layer - of GVL. It is glued to the bottom plate by means of PVA and fix screws with a pitch of up to 15 cm. The holes for the built-in stove and sink cut jigsaw before the finishing ceramics.

To avoid distortions, when installing the rough layer countertops are continually building level, preferably a length of at least 100 cm.

On GVL stick masking grid, creating a textured surface on the plate. Along the outer edges of countertops erect formwork made of thin wooden slats. Only then start to work with tiles.

Limited field pieces of wood covered with tile adhesive with a notched trowel and spread evenly. The tiles are laid using at the junction of the finest crosses to joints get almost imperceptible, and in the future do not have to clean them too often. If necessary, in view of tile undercut distance between the elements. The cut edge of the wall usually pay.

Excess adhesive is removed immediately: after the solution has dried further efforts will be needed for this. Formwork can be removed in a day. It is necessary to bear in mind the constant control of the masonry building level. Tile even half a millimeter must not protrude over the total surface. The seam along the wall is filled with silicone sealant to the cabinets on the body has not penetrated moisture.

To make ends countertops can use ready-made aluminum rails. But it is much more solid look ceramic tile borders with the same or a contrasting color. On the rounded corners of the border spread by cutting into small pieces.



Sutures are not overwritten earlier than the day after laying tiles. Strong and durable fugue based on epoxy resin. But it is very viscous, it is necessary to work quickly, treating small areas. Excess is removed immediately and then polish with a dry cloth. In order to easily cope with the work, it is better to engage grouting together.

Suitable cement and Fugue. Working with her is easier, but the tile cleaning also carried out without delay. For reliability and durability of color dried grout covered with special soil release.

Dilute fugue in small portions, following the manufacturer's recommendations. Apply the mixture with a rubber spatula. To consolidate the results ready for exploitation of the surface is not subjected to stress during the day.

Ceramic tiles adorn the new countertop kitchen set and converted fairly served as furniture. This experience will come in handy for finishing the dinner table, which will make a decent pair of unusual tabletop.