What techniques to use to lay large formats?

In addition to providing a feeling of spaciousness, add aesthetic value and bring more sophistication to the decoration, large format porcelain tiles completely change our perception of the environment.

However, the installation, even if fast, requires a series of care. You need to pay attention to handling, storage, settlement, grout and other details that will make a difference in the work and give, to space, the beauty you expect.

To better understand the subject, let's embark on a journey together on the ballasts. Through a series of four publications, you will learn the care and techniques necessary to achieve the desired result in your project. And to begin, Pay attention to the tips and find out the best way to install the piece!

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– To move the ballasts, use appropriate tools that provide stability and safety to the plates, since the shape and thickness require extra care.

– Remember if: movements must always be carried out by at least two people!

– For tension relief, Before making straight cuts, it is important to make a hole with a diamond drill at the point where the angle of 90 How to make a porcelain tile staircase in. Only after this step, use the electric cutting tool (maquita). This procedure is very important, as it prevents unwanted breaks and cuts.

– Position the weights on the easel to apply the laying mortar – which must be prepared using, preferably, an electric mixer to obtain a more homogeneous mixture.

– Using a 3MM notched trowel, apply the laying mortar in a direction parallel to the shortest side of the coating. It is worth noting that on the wall or floor, the mortar must be applied with an 8MM notched trowel, in the same direction as the application made to the coating, without crossing the strings.

– Another detail is that, as the pieces have reduced thickness, It is not recommended to use a rubber hammer directly on the piece to crush the cords.. The ideal is to opt for the trowel, so that the applied force can be distributed over the largest possible area.

– Whenever it is necessary to make straight cuts, use appropriate and specific tools for large formats, This way you will have accurate and quality results.

– And finally, after laying the ceramic coating, protect the laid area against damage that may be caused by possible traffic at the construction site.

Now that you know how to install porcelain tiles, stay tuned for the next post! In it you will understand, with details, on the preparation of cuts and drilling in large format coverings. About that, watch the instruction video for laying ballasts and large formats:

Until then!