Tile for the porch - we select wisely
When finishing the porch, many wonder how to trim the porch, what material will last longer. If you use a tile, which tile for the porch is best suited.
Давайте разберем этот вопрос более подробно. Что важно знать, если вам потребовалась outdoor porch tiles.
Primary requirements
What you should pay attention to when choosing a tile, it is on the mechanical characteristics. Mechanical characteristics determine the wear resistance of the tile during operation. First of all, this applies to floor tiles that are constantly exposed to mechanical stress.
Determine the hardness of porch tiles
Determined by the hardness of the tiles on the Mohs scale. This definition is carried out as follows. On the surface of the tile is carried out by one of the natural materials, ranging from the softest.
When a scratch appears, the tile is assigned a hardness number according to the definition of the preceding material. The higher the number, the higher the hardness of the ceramic tile.
The materials used in this study are located in the following sequence:
- Talc
- Gypsum
- Calcite
- Fluorite
- Apatite
- Feldspar
- Quartz
- Topaz
- corundum
- diamond
It should be noted that the tile with a shiny surface is more prone to scratches compared to tiles with less gloss. Therefore, it is not necessary for the porch to choose a tile with a glossy surface.
Accordingly, this refers to the tile, which will be located on the steps (see Steps for the porch: the original design of the main entrance) and other horizontal surfaces of the porch.
Durability of the porch tile
With regards to hardness, we found out. Abrasion of the tile surface is an important factor in its operation. To determine the durability of the tile can be by numbering on the package.
The designation is indicated from I to V:
- Accordingly, the higher the numbering group, the greater the resistance to abrasion.
- When choosing a tile for the porch, it is important to consider the degree and intensity of its operation.
- The table shows the characteristics for each group according to the degree of intensity of operation:
- There is a group 0. We do not consider it at all, since it is not intended for flooring.
Slip is an important factor
When choosing a tile for a porch, many people do not pay attention to such an important fact as the slip coefficient. But this is especially important for the tile, which is located horizontally. Paying attention to the structure of the surface, it is worth wondering what kind of resistance to sliding at the tile you are purchasing.
The slip coefficient is determined by the marking R. The higher the number, the higher the adhesion of the shoe to the tile surface. This parameter is determined by the degree of slope at which the tile can withstand sliding.
The main parameters of R:
As can be seen from the table, the maximum resistance to slip has a tile labeled R13.
Our advice - ceramic tiles for the porch should be with the maximum slip resistance coefficient. This does not apply to a tile located vertically performing purely decorative functions.
Key factor - frost resistance
First of all, the tiles on the porch should be frost-resistant. To find out whether your tile is intended for use in the winter season, please refer to the labeling on the packaging. On such a tile must necessarily be an icon - a snowflake.
Our advice - if there is no snowflake on the package, and you are assured that it can be used on the street, refuse to purchase this tile.
Tile Corrosion Resistance
What else is important for tiles located on the porch. Resistance to aggressive effects of precipitation and external weather phenomena. It is no secret that in the modern world with a large number of cars, hazardous industries and other factors of human activity, a large amount of harmful emissions is formed.
Even such a refreshing phenomenon as rain, in the modern world, can carry harmful, chemical impurities. Therefore, tiles located on the street should have a high resistance to chemical attack. For this well suited tile marked "AA".
With the basic requirements sorted out. Now you need to choose the material from which the tile is made, the most suitable for use as a facing porch of the house (see. Making the porch - an indicator of your hospitality).
Porcelain tile - the right choice
One of the best options for facing various surfaces located on the street is a tile made of porcelain stoneware. The color of such tiles should be made to the full depth.
So:
- No exterior color and gloss, favorably affects use of this material outside of the room. The tile made on this technology does not lose an original form and technical characteristics at adverse influence of external environment.
- Porcelain tile for facing the front part of the porch can have any surface. For the horizontal surfaces of the porch, you should choose a porcelain stoneware with a rough, grooved surface. Such a surface, even in winter, will retain maximum anti-slip qualities.
Help - porcelain is not made of granite chips - this is a delusion. Porcelain tile is made of the same material as ordinary tile: clay, kaolin, quartz sand and feldspar.
The main difference lies in the technology. Porcelain tile is produced at high temperatures under high pressure. Due to this, quartz sand melts, and the pressure does not leave the slightest pores in the tile. From here high durability and frost resistance.
Manufacturers produce tiles of porcelain, for horizontal surfaces, up to 12 mm thick. This increased thickness greatly extends the life of the tile.
Our advice - used on the street tiles, often subject to strong mechanical stress. Sometimes from the fall of heavy metal objects, it cracks. Therefore, do not take tiles that are too large. Replacing a cracked small tile is much easier and cheaper.
Basic rules for styling
Facing the porch tiles is as follows:
- Laying tiles on the porch is made on the cleaned surface. At first put mix or mastic on which the tile will be laid subsequently.
- It will be correct when mastic is applied based on one tile. Having the ability to quickly harden, it becomes unusable.
- They level it with a special spatula with notches moistened with water. Leveling is done neatly over the entire surface of one tile. Here it is necessary to take into account an important rule. The entire thickness of the layer of the mixture should not be greater than the thickness of the tile.
- After the tile has been laid on the binder, it is leveled using a building level. To strengthen the bond of the tile with the mastic, the tile is pressed into the binder by tapping with a rubber mallet.
- It is necessary to insert special crosses of the same size between the tiles laid side by side. Having established crosses, once again check tile laying by level and if necessary adjust. All residues of mastic extruded around the edges are collected, it will be used for laying the next tile.
- When laying the next tile, you need to focus on the tensioned cord. It will help avoid possible deviations to the side. Thus all subsequent tiles are laid row by row.
Using these recommendations and tips, tiling the porch will not be a difficult task for you.