So that the surface of the base is ready forsubsequent finishing works, it is primed with special compounds. This technology allows to ensure good adhesion of tile and wall or floor surface. This allows the tile to hold firmly to the base. Finishing in this case is durable and aesthetic.
Primer before tiling is applied without fail. This step is not recommended. Today, there are a lot of different tools on offer that allow you to perform work quickly and efficiently. How to choose and apply a primer, you need to know in detail before repairing.
Studying, which primer to treat the walls before laying the tiles, its general characteristics should be considered. Such solutions have a special composition. It is applied to walls, floors before various finishing works. Primer improves the adhesion between the tile and the base.
On sale are products that are good water-repellent characteristics, and also prevent the formation of fungus and pathogens.
The components of the primer differ film-formingproperties. The composition may include resins, linseed oil, and other substances. Their type and ratio vary depending on the manufacturer and the field of application of the primer. In the production of such compounds, new scientific developments are applied, which ensures high reliability of the presented means.
Many owners of real estate, who perform repairs themselves, Do you need a primer before laying the tiles. Professional builders do not have this issueoccurs. Regardless of the features of the substrate, it must be primed. This is especially necessary for loose, soft or crumbling surfaces. If you do not pre-treat them, the tile just crumbles after a while.
Even a solid base of concrete blocksit is recommended to primed before finishing works. This will qualitatively impregnate the pores of the material. The continuity of the solution during the surface finish with tiles is significantly increased.
Primer allows you to save on quantitytile adhesive. Its consumption during the application of tiles to the treated substrate is significantly reduced. In this case, the appearance of the finish will be better. Tile can be installed more smoothly.
Quality primer, price which will match the capabilities of the buyer, today is represented by various manufacturers. However, it should be understood that there are two main varieties of them.
The first category is a primer forabsorbent surfaces. This, for example, can be brick, putty or concrete. Such solutions penetrate deeply into the base. They are available as a concentrated liquid.
The second group includes a primer forrepelling water surfaces. This, for example, can be porcelain stoneware, metal surfaces. In this case, the application of the solution will improve the adhesion of the tile adhesive to the surface. Smooth surface will become rougher. Such a primer has the form of a paste. When choosing the required composition, it is necessary to evaluate the type of surface on which the tile will be glued.
There are a lot of varietiesprimers, which differ in composition. When choosing, the properties of such solutions should be taken into account. One of the most popular is the acrylic primer. It has universal characteristics. This primer for walls white. It is most often used in modern construction. Such a product is not suitable only for metal surfaces.
Another popular type is the alkyd primer. It has increased strength. It is used for non-absorbent surfaces. But for plasterboard or plaster it does not fit.
Also popular are primers, which have in their composition gypsum, cement or lime. They are designed for concrete, brick, plasterboard surfaces.
There are other types of primers. However, they are used much less often. Before buying, you need to study the features of the product.
Today, the market for building materials is presented primer, price which can differ significantly. The most popular manufacturers of such products are the companies "Cerezit", "Knauf", "Caparol", as well as the domestic brand "Starateli".
Primer "Ceresite" is distinguished by a largediversity. Today, its production is carried out in Russia. This allows you to reduce the cost (10 liters worth about 570 rubles.) Without loss of quality. This is one of the best options.
German manufacturer Knauf also offersa high-quality primer. Universal and special compositions are on sale. The cost of such products is acceptable. A can of 10 liters will cost about 600 rubles.
The cost of the primer "Caparol" differs depending on its purpose. There are usual and special compounds. It is also a well-known, high-quality product.
The domestic producer of "Starateli" isone of the largest similar productions in the territory of our country. The product range is diverse. The cost of such a primer will be less. For 10 liters of solution you will pay only about 400 rubles.
It is applied priming before tiling in the bathroom on special technology. First, the surface of the base must be properly prepared. Walls or floors must be thoroughly cleaned of debris, dirt and dust. It is also necessary to completely remove the remains of the old coating. For example, if the surfaces were originally covered with oil paint, it will need to be removed with a spatula.
If there are obvious defects on the surface, potholes, they need to be covered with special solutions.
After surface preparation, it is necessary to giveattention to tools. In a specialized store you need to buy a roller and a fly brush. Also it is necessary to prepare a special container for the primer. In such a bath it will be convenient to prepare a solution.
Having prepared a brush, a bath and platen for primer application, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the technologyimplementation of this process. You need to buy a concentrated product. It is diluted with water in the correct proportion immediately before application. It is convenient to do this in a prepared container.
Ready-mixed solutions are also on sale. They do not need to be diluted with water. Just pour the product into the bath and start to work.
The roller must be dipped in the primer. The product is carefully applied to the base of the wall or floor. In hard-to-reach places, the surface can be smeared with a brush. Then you must wait until the surface dries completely. The roller and tray should be washed. They can be used again.
Tools for applying a primer tonon-absorbent surface will be identical to the previous process. As mentioned above, for such surfaces, the primer has a paste consistency. Before use, the solution must be thoroughly mixed. It is necessary that all components are evenly distributed in the primer.
The composition can be applied to the surface even with a brush. The work is done simply and quickly. How much the primer dries before laying the tiles, you should look at the packaging. The manufacturer must indicate this information.
Tools must be rinsed with water. Such a primer is often sold in large packages. It is used in the repair or construction of a house, a large object. Otherwise, there is a lot of unused primer.
Primer before tiling requires proper preparation, if this is assumed by the manufacturer. Buying concentrate, you should carefully study the instructions.
To penetrate deeply into the base material, it is required to apply two layers in a row. And it is very important that after the first application the film does not dry completely.
If it is planned to apply the primer in two layers, the first one should be prepared with a solution in a concentration of 1:16. It is applied to walls or floors, and then immediately the second portion of the preparation is prepared.
For the second layer, the concentration of water and primershould be 1:12. If the first layer has time to dry completely, it is not necessary to apply the second time. In this case, the primer can not absorb well into the substrate.
If, for some reason, the primer has fallen ontiles, it should be washed off immediately. While the solution is not dry, it is well removed from the surface with a damp cloth. However, in some cases, time is lost.
Primer before tiling should be applied in accordance with thehigher technology. Do not apply it to walls if the floor covering is not protected from getting a solution. If the tile is already laid, it should be covered with a film. Only after that start working on the walls.
If the primer had time to freeze on the surfaceit should be cleaned first with water. You can cover the stains with damp rags and leave them for a few hours. After this, it is likely that the primer will be washed off the coating. If this does not work, you will have to use a cleaner for the mounting foam. The product is applied to the contamination and left for a certain time (written in the instructions). Then, using a scraper, the frozen primer is removed from the tile.
Also suitable for such purposes are anyalcohol-based solvents that are at hand. Suit acetone, turpentine, etc. The faster it will be found contamination with a primer, the easier it will be washed away from the tile.
Having considered how it is applied primer before tiling, everyone will be able to perform such work independently.
