Speaking of tile baseboards, everyone must be familiar with them. Ceramic tile baseboards are not only beautiful but also protect the wall. So how to install tile baseboards? First of all, we need to make preparations in advance, and then it depends on which installation method to use, so let’s take a look at it together!
1. What is tile baseboard
1. Tile baseboards, as the name suggests, are the wall areas that can be kicked by feet, so they are more susceptible to impact.
2. Making skirting can better make the connection between the wall and the ground stronger, reduce the deformation of the wall, and avoid damage caused by external collision.
3. The baseboards are also easier to scrub. If dirty water splashes on the mopping floor, scrubbing is very convenient.
4. Tile baseboards can not only have a better beautification and decoration effect. It can also play the role of protecting the wall.
5. It is the contour line of the ground, and the line of sight often falls on it naturally. In general decoration, the thickness of the skirting line outside the wall is 5cm-12cm or 8cm-15cm.
2. Preparations for installation of tile baseboards
1. Before construction, the wall surface should be carefully cleaned and watered one day in advance.
2. Use a toothless saw to cut one end of the skirting board at the external corner to 45° according to the required quantity, rinse the skirting board with water, and then dry it in the shade for later use.
3. When installing, start from the outer corner and try to stick it to both sides to check whether it is straight, whether the gaps are tight, whether there are any defects such as missing edges and corners, and the actual sticking can only be done after passing the test.
4. No matter what installation method is adopted, a skirting board must be attached to each end of the wall first. The height of its upper edge should be on the same horizontal line and the thickness of the wall should be the same. Then, the edges of the two skirting boards should be pulled through. Lines are installed piece by piece in order.
3. How to install tile baseboards
There are two main installation methods: pasting method and grouting method.
1. Paste method
This method mainly follows the wall markings and horizontal lines for paving. The specific method is as follows:
Use 1:2 cement mortar to apply primer, then smooth out the scratches, wait until the bottom mortar is dry and hard, and then apply 2-3mm plain cement mortar to the wet and dry tile skirting board for pasting. It is best to Then use a rubber mallet to hit it flat;
When pasting, we need to pay attention to using a level ruler and a ruler board to level and straighten at any time, and then use cement paste of the same color as the ground to wipe the seams the next day.
2. Grouting method
This method requires temporarily placing the skirting boards where they need to be installed, and then we use gypsum to firmly connect the two adjacent skirting boards to the ground and wall;
Then use 1:2 cement mortar (volume ratio) with a consistency of 10-15cm for grouting. During this process, we need to clean up the overflowing mortar at any time. After the poured cement mortar has finally set, we can then put the gypsum Shovel it off and wipe it clean, and finally wipe the joints with cement mortar of the same color.
So, you see, is the installation method of tile baseboards very simple? I believe most people still know how to do it. Maybe you can also see how the decoration master does it to see if it is the same as the method mentioned above. Then the above content is what the editor shared with you This is the article about how to install tile baseboards. I hope it can help you!
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