Floor on floor – Learn about the advantages and disadvantages
Want to better understand floor-to-floor application? Here are some tips for you, the advantages and disadvantages.
Ceramic flooring can be used in various environments such as floors, walls, countertops, vats, pias, furniture and decoration. at the time of renovation, it is always an excellent choice to bring quality design to the main building surfaces.
Leveler and mortar kit. Production: Deborah Apsan | | Photography: Evelyn Müller
A very common question among people who are going to retire is: can I put a new ceramic over an existing one? The answer is: sim, he can! The floor-on-floor porcelain tile is a quick and viable solution for those who don't want to make a mess and break it when it's time to redesign the environment..
however, it is important to consider factors such as humidity., shape and weight of pieces, therefore, some care must be taken.
- Before starting work, make sure the current floor is secure and has no detached or loose parts, and if there are no parts with hollow sound (hollow) – this is the main limiter;
- Call a professional to check the elevation of the final level of the new floor - if there are any slopes - and check the changes that will need to be made, such as adjusting doors and thresholds that will be aligned with the previous floor level;
- Clean the surface eliminating all residues such as dust, ink, oil, or loose particles that prevent the adhesion of the mortar;
- It is important to pay attention to the surface runoff of washing water from the floor;
- Pay attention to the steps in the environment where the new coating is not installed and also to the height of the doors, thresholds and bathrooms, that will need to be cut or raised;
- to settle down, use appropriate adhesive mortar and moisture resistant grouting material.
With all this care, you will have a safer work, of quality and durability, in addition to a completely renovated space and with the savings that floor on floor brings to the budget.
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