For the kitchen, they always tried to choose a reliable coating that is not frightened by drops of fat, dirt and blows of fallen dishes – and the tile in this case was and remains a win -win option. But it is completely different in characteristics. Wall ceramic tiles are weak on bending loads and, therefore, is not intended for laying on the floor. Therefore, if you want to put a round table for negotiations, a kitchen set or a large refrigerator, then porcelain tiles should be laid on the floor. This is a special type of coating – in fact, it is a synthesized stone, which is made of a mixture of metal oxides, a field spat, kaolin and clay. As a result, after a full production cycle, a material similar to tiles is obtained, but durable as a natural stone. The most for the kitchen room.
Italians were especially successful in the production of porcelain. They have released so many varieties and collections that the choice of a suitable seems to be a rather difficult matter. But this problem can be solved by the designer who will competently select the color and texture for the interior of your kitchen. Когда керамогранит выбран, остается его правильно уложить. There are no particular difficulties, since the technology is identical to laying ceramic tiles. The main requirement is to perfectly align the base surface with a bulk floor or thin cement -sand screed. As a rule, porcelain tile is produced in a large format, not less than 60 by 60 mm, and this creates a certain inconvenience when leveling the plane. The seams after laying are closed with a special grout.
Previously, porcelain tiles have always been stacked in a checkerboard pattern, but a modern approach to design requires other solutions. For example, in a small kitchen, it is advisable to lay a “oblique” cage, that is, at an angle to the wall. Visually diagonal styling increases the kitchen space. The question arises of how to start such styling. Everything is very simple. Draw a diagonal from one corner of the kitchen to another corner. In different directions, begin to glue the porcelain tile with parallel lines. When the main array is ready, it remains to make a trim to the wall in the form of small triangles.