PVC floor tile is a universal coating with a huge variety of patterns, a wide range of colors and a large selection of textures. And if you recall its superstability to wear, then we can safely say that its application is everywhere - whether it is an office or a dwelling.
Characteristics of PVC floor tiles
Tiles can be laid in rooms with high traffic and high humidity. Its advantageous difference from laminate, linoleum and cork floors is that the tile is not only not afraid of moisture, but also prevents the formation of fungus and mold. So for the floor in the kitchen and in the bathroom, PVC tiles are simply perfect.
Speaking about PVC floor tiles, it is impossible not to mention its high aesthetic performance. Laying down such a tile, you can give vent to fantasy and embody any design idea. In addition, this thin PVC tile is easily cut, which for creating a floor design and an interior in general gives even more opportunities.
If you want to create an elegant style, you can buy a tile with imitation of marble, parquet and other noble materials. Due to the fact that the tiles are in the shape of plank, you can very realistically lay the "parquet" in the traditional form of the "Christmas tree" or "deck". Or you can create rectangular drawings with imitation of expensive and valuable wood.
Advantages and variety of PVC tiles
This tile can boast of its excellent properties, such as:
- Durability , achieved through a specific multi-layer composition. Thus, the upper protective layer can withstand up to 10 million steps without loss of quality and color. And an additional protective UV layer protects the pattern from discoloration and abrasion.
- Ecological compatibility . On the complete safety of vinyl tiles for the health of people and animals, there are corresponding certificates of quality.
- Versatility . This tile is used not only as a floor covering, but sometimes even glue the walls with it. In addition, due to its plasticity, the tile can be applied to curved surfaces.
- Easy cutting and mounting . You can cover it with sections of any geometry and curvature. In addition, self-adhesive PVC floor tiles eliminates the need for glue application, which makes the laying process simple and fast.
- High practicality . Such a tile perfectly resists pinholes, has cushioning and thermal insulation properties, is a silent coating.
- Modular PVC floor tiles have a unique locking system for locks , which makes it an interesting option for certain cases. It is very easy to mount and dismantle, it has wonderful sound and vibration-proof properties, high strength, which can be used even in production, not to mention living quarters.
Tips for laying PVC tiles
The surface of the floor for laying the tiles must be flat and dry. Preliminarily, the floor is primed and then dried well. Then the work proceeds as follows: first, the "beacon" tiles are pasted along the axes from the center of the room, then the remaining tiles are already mounted from them.
If the tile is not self-adhesive, you can use conventional PVA glue or double-sided adhesive tape. All tiles are put in butt, and if you need to cut the tile, it is best to heat it with a hairdryer - this will simplify the task.
Always buy tiles for a couple of squares more than the area of the room. This is necessary for the stock, because often along the walls it is necessary to cut it.
The day before the start of laying, the tiles should be in the room, and the laying itself is carried out at a temperature not lower than +20 ° C. Cut off on the front side to see the picture and select it correctly.
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