What is a ceramic tile cross? What is the use of using ceramic tile crosses?
2024-09-11 5443Hello everyone, today we will introduce a ceramic tile cross product. Some of our friends are still unclear about what a ceramic tile cross is?
Ceramic tile cross is a plastic product used to adjust the size of ceramic tile gaps, which is widely used with the increasing demand for home decoration among household users.
What is the use of ceramic tile crosses
1、 Assist in effectively adjusting the size error of wall tiles to make the overall appearance more beautiful;
2、 Reserve expansion joints for wall tiles to prevent hollowing and falling off due to the compression of the upper row of wall tiles on the lower row of wall tiles;
3、 Adjust the size of the gaps in the middle of the tiles to make them neat and beautiful, and ensure that the gaps between the tiles are consistent and even.
Why use ceramic tile crosses for tiling:
1、 Ceramic tiles have problems with thermal expansion and contraction:
Ceramic tiles and cement mortar used for pasting will have problems of thermal expansion and contraction. During the process of temperature or moderate changes, ceramic tiles and cement mortar will have certain expansion and contraction. If no gaps are left, it will cause ceramic tiles to bulge or crack during later use, and the time-consuming repair will bring inconvenience.
2、 There is an error in the size of the tiles:
Nowadays, ceramic tiles are all produced mechanically, but there may be certain dimensional errors in the product production process. If no gaps are left, it is easy to have uneven joints during tile pasting, which affects the appearance of the tiles.
3、 There are errors in the construction of workers:
Tile laying is a highly skilled process that requires construction workers to have a high level of proficiency. It is impossible for workers to lay every tile without any errors during the laying process. The effect of tiles laid at different times and in different situations will vary. If no gaps are left, the flatness of tile joints cannot be guaranteed, which will affect the continuity of tile laying.
4、 Size of gaps in floor tiles:
The size of the gap left in the wall tiles of the kitchen and bathroom should generally be around 1-1.5mm, not less than 1mm. Air nails or packaging bags can be used as reference materials. Special effects can also include widening gaps, such as 5mm. It is better to wait for some antique bricks or exterior wall bricks, balcony strip bricks to leave wide gaps.
5、 Suggestions for gaps in floor tiles:
For example, when laying vitrified tiles, the gap is generally left at around 1.5-2mm. The gaps in floor tiles are generally not too large, as they can easily accumulate dirt and affect cleaning.
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