How to put tiles in the kitchen, which tiles to put in the kitchen

If you choose a tile for the kitchen, then pay attention to the following:

• purpose: facing the apron, floor or walls;
• tile material: lacobel, ceramics, porcelain stoneware;
• tile design and texture;
• wear resistance, the possibility of wet cleaning.

For the floor and apron, it is better to choose tiles larger than 20 × 20 mm. It is easier to install over large areas. In addition, such tiles are better cleaned of the fat layer. It is advisable to lay matte tiles on the floor in order to avoid involuntary slipping.

Pay attention to the design of the kitchen aprons. It is this part of the interior that attracts the eye. In the company catalogs, you can find hundreds of options for the execution of the kitchen work area.

When choosing a tile, remember the basic design rules:

• the tiles should match the color of the walls and kitchen set;
• it should not attract undue attention, so as not to get bored over time.

With this in mind, it is better to stay on soft, light colors. Simple patterns, designs with rounded shapes and slight gradients are suitable for the kitchen.

Glossy tiles are suitable for walls and an apron. Its installation consists of the following steps:

• cleaning walls, removing the old coating to the cement base;
• leveling the surface with putty;
• application of a primer to increase the adhesion properties of the surface;
• preparation of an adhesive composition;
• the tiles are carefully leveled in relation to the floor;
• tile joints are planed to close the holes.

At the same time, the differences are constantly measured and, if necessary, the surface is leveled. With an excess portion of the adhesive, the tile is removed, the layer is leveled and re-laid. At certain times, you need to cut the tiles, make holes with a tile cutter and other power tool.

When laying the floor, use the same steps as for backsplash walls. What is the difference between laying tiles on the floor:

• you can start laying both from the walls and from the center;
• walls must be leveled, plastering may be needed;
• fragments of tiles around the perimeter of the room must be equal;
• the tiles can be laid obliquely, directly along the seams and in the center of the seam – this is preferable.

Thus, tiling is a laborious process that must be carefully prepared for. With perseverance and a competent approach, the result of labor will impress with its beauty.