Ceramic baseboard: how to choose the right one and carry out installation work
Finishing the floor with ceramic tiles in rooms whose walls are covered with alternative decorative materials requires an elegant design of the junction of surfaces around the perimeter. Tile manufacturers suggest using a ceramic skirting board for these purposes, which will harmoniously fit into the interior. Moreover, in addition to decorative qualities, this decoration element facilitates the maintenance of the tiled flooring, leaving no traces of cleaning on the wall finishing material. It is difficult to imagine a skirting board made of wood or plastic combined with ceramic floor tiles, so the difference between these types of finishes is great.
How can I replace a ceramic skirting board?
Tiles have long been used for finishing floors in kitchens, hallways, bathrooms and toilets, in the case of separate placement of sanitary units in the apartment. Ceramic floor skirting was created by ceramic manufacturers not so long ago. How, then, did you get out of the situation if it was necessary to finish the joint between the floor and walls?
Everything is very simple. Conventional ceramic tiles were launched, which were cut into three or more parts using special tools, depending on the chosen plinth width. Considering that not all devices for cutting tiles ensure evenness of the cut edge, one could not even dream of the impeccable beauty of such a border. However, it was a more or less acceptable method, allowing you to give the room a special look.
In the bathroom, a ceramic skirting board is launched not only from below along the perimeter of the wall, but also in the form of a side at the place where the sink and the bathtub touch the wall lining. Placing a bath close to the wall is a purely Russian invention in design, associated with the small size of the bathrooms in apartments with a standard layout. Europeans have a different approach to this issue, placing the bath in the middle of the room on a small podium.
Nevertheless, manufacturers respond to the peculiarities of customer demand, because this allows you to increase the number of sales of manufactured products. Therefore, tile collections are complemented not only by various decorative inserts, but also by ceramic skirting. This commercial offer saves buyers from the artisanal methods of finishing the joint of the floor and walls associated with cutting tiles.
What to consider when buying?
About buying a ceramic skirting that is suitable in style, you need to worry in advance. It is best to purchase a ceramic floor skirting with tiles, making a calculation based on the dimensions of the room. This will ensure that the decorative element matches the selected tile, not only in size but also in color. Do not forget to purchase special corners, both internal and external.
Depending on taste preferences, you can choose a baseboard that contrasts with the main color tone of the tile. In some cases, this emphasizes the geometry of the room and introduces the severity of the interior, which subordinates all the lines that attract attention with its contrasting color.
How to mount it correctly?
Manufacturers produce this element of decoration light and thin, which allows you to use ordinary tile adhesive used for gluing wall tiles when laying it.The height of the skirting board is calculated by the manufacturer taking into account the height of a particular collection of tiles to ensure their harmonious combination in the interior. The top of the baseboard is designed as a chamfer - a rounded slice that gives the product an elegant and sophisticated look.
When calculating the required amount of decorative skirting, a 5 percent allowance for the minimum volume is taken into account. This stock may come in handy at the time of installation, suddenly there will be a skirting of the skirting board or a random battle of material. Spare parts for the skirting board can also be used to locally repair damaged areas.
To summarize, it can be noted that ceramic skirting is appropriate in rooms with tiled floors. Do not forget to purchase this additional decoration if you start laying floor tiles in your apartment.
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