Why usetilescross for tiling?
Tile cross, also known as tile clip and tile positioning cross. Foreigners call it tile spacer or plastic cross, which translates to tile spacer or plastic cross.
Why use Tile Cross?
This should start with leaving gaps when laying ceramic tiles. So why do we need to leave gaps when laying ceramic tiles?
First, because both ceramic tiles and cement have the characteristics of thermal expansion and contraction, if no seams are left during decoration, the thermal expansion and contraction of the cement will cause damage to the ceramic tiles in the future.
Second, if the house is lived in for a long time, the long-term accumulated pressure between the bricks will cause pressure on the tiles, leading to cracking and bulging problems.
Third, during the paving process, the decoration master will inevitably make mistakes. The purpose of leaving seams is to make timely adjustments and corrections when mistakes occur. In addition, leaving seams can also prevent the tiles from colliding with each other and causing bad edges.
Fourth, when laying ceramic tiles, leaving seams can be laid into regular lines, which can make the room look more beautiful and highlight the quality of life.
Fifth, leaving seams can facilitate the future maintenance of the tiles. If the tiles are damaged, it will be more convenient to replace the tiles.
Sixth, seamless tile laying will leave small gaps, which become more difficult to clean. After leaving the gaps, use a seam sealant to fill the gaps. Not only will there be no dirt, it will be more beautiful, and it will also be beneficial to your family. of good health.
The purpose of using Tile Cross is to adjust the size of the gaps between the tiles so that the gaps are consistent and even, so that the tiles can be laid neatly and beautifully.
If there is no tile cross, even if the builder has the idea of leaving a seam for paving, it is difficult to ensure that the width of the seam is consistent because it is not used to fix the width and can only be estimated by sight. , which greatly increases the difficulty of construction, and also causes the width of the remaining seams to be inconsistent, affecting the visual effect.
How to use Tile Cross?
Tile crosses can be used in two main ways. One is the horizontal type, where the Tile Cross is placed horizontally between two tiles; the other is the vertical type, where the Tile Cross is placed vertically between the tiles. between. No matter which method of use is adopted, inDuring the process of laying ceramic tiles, you must first position the tile cross in the gap, ensure that the corner-to-corner cross positions are accurately aligned, and finally adjust the size of the gap.
You also need to pay attention to the amount of tile cross. Generally speaking, a piece of ceramic tile can be matched with a tile cross. The Tile Cross with a specification of 5 mm can be used three times. Generally, the tiles are removed after they are dry before use; while the 3 mm and 2 mm Tile Cross are difficult to remove. Generally difficult to reuse. It is recommended to purchase according to the principle of matching one tile with one tile cross.
How to choose the specifications of Tile Cross?
You can choose its specifications according to the following sizes:
Use 1.5mm-2.5mm for polished tiles; 2.5mm-4mm for antique tiles; 1.5mm-2mm for interior wall tiles; and 2.5mm-3mm for glazed floor tiles.
Generally speaking, 5.0mm Tile Cross is used for medium-sized tiles, and 8.0mm Tile Cross is used for large-sized tiles and outdoor tiles. In actual situations, it should be configured flexibly according to needs.
