The article describes the process of updating the seams of ceramic cladding: a list of the necessary materials necessary for work; characteristics of the main types of mixtures for grouting; The course of work.
Having put the tiles qualitatively, you can proceed to its grout, which disguises the existing visual defects — it is just enough to carefully perform all the work.
In a dwelling, from time to time the seams of ceramic or tiled cladding need to update. The main reasons for starting work can be:
low -quality work of previous masters;
the desire to update the tone of the grout, giving the room a slightly different look;
deterioration and time adversely affecting the seams;
In some cases, it is possible to use a vacuum cleaner.
If the grinding of the joints is carried out in a room with high humidity, the sealant should be used, choosing it in accordance with the type of tile. The composition of the grouting mixtures can be viewed on the package, but most of them can include materials such as:
Polymer material. Advantages of polymer grout: convenience in use, gives shrinkage when dried, the formation of water and muddy surface; frost resistance;
Epoxy resin. Epoxy grouts are used when working in industrial, retail and office premises. It is difficult to work with such a grout, since it is quite viscous;
cement. Cement mixture is the most popular material for homework of this type. Color — white or grayish. Scope: glossy and matte tiles. Cannot be used for marble products.
The process of updating the joints of ceramic/facing tiles is as follows:
First you need to scratch the seams with a sharp object as neatly as possible, without damaging the facing tiles. To change the color of the seams, it is enough to remove the upper layer of the grout, for the complete replacement of the grout, it is completely removed;
eliminate dust in the seams. For this purpose, either a vacuum cleaner or a wet sponge. The ideal time/cleanliness option — first use a vacuum cleaner, then walk with a damp sponge; The actions should be performed from top to bottom, slowly, in order to avoid divorces;
After complete laundering, wipe the tiles dry with a rag;
grout of the seams;
wait to complete sutures.
At the end of the work, it remains to enjoy the result for a long time.
