Mistakes to Avoid While Installing Tiles in Your Home

Whether you are getting new kitchen or bathroom in your home, the kind of tile and the proper installation of it play a significant role in giving a unique look. If you are doing the tiling on your own and not hiring tiling services Brisbane then there are few mistakes that you need to avoid. If you avoid these mistakes, it will enable you to do the work in a better manner.

Selecting the Wrong Adhesive

When you are tiling the floors around the shower and bathtub in bathroom, it is important to use a waterproof adhesive. At times, even the tiles are fitted in a proper manner; water can leak to the adhesive. If you are using an adhesive which is not waterproof then it will crumble and decay causing the tiles to break and crack. You should keep in mind that water will be able to get to the adhesive in the form of condensation.

Purchasing Less Tiles

You should always purchase more tiles than you require. It is best to get at least 20% more tiles than you are expecting to use. This will be beneficial if there is any miscalculation, breakage, and cutting difficulty. If it is not used during the installation process, you can keep them for future use, if some tiles develop cracks. Also, there are some retailer who might give you refund if you give the tiles back.

Skipping the Step of Preparation

The preparation before installation of tiles is pretty important. You have to clean the surface before laying out the tiles. If you do not do so then you might not be able to lay the tiles in an even manner. If you are placing tiles on the wall then make sure that you have removed all the wallpaper. Make use of a light sander over the surface. An exception in this case is when you are laying tiles over the existing tiles. In such a situation, you have to clean the existing tiles and thereafter drying them up. you also have to scour them up lightly so that it has a better grip.

Forgetting About the Battens

A batten is basically a thin rod of wood which is attached to the wall, temporarily when you are laying the tile.  You need to make use of two battens, one in a horizontal position and the other in a vertical position, for making sure that you are laying the tiles in straight lines. You can also use the battens for the purpose of measuring and spacing. You can simply ay the tiles on the floor and check the amount of space you are going to need. Thereafter you can mark it on the batten. These markings will enable you to catch any mistake you are making while laying the tiles.

Do not forget to seal the gap properly if you installing tiles for the bathroom floors. If you do not seal properly then there might be leakage of water. If all these seem too difficult then you can hire tiling services Brisbane.