You will need
- - spatula;
- - putty;
- - drill;
- - the bit;
- - hammer;
- level;
- roulette;
- - cleaning tiles;
- - sandpaper No. 100;
- - acetone;
- - vinegar;
- seam paint;
- sealant;
- - glossy epoxy paint;
- - masking tape ;
- - a dust mask;
- - gloves;
- glasses;
- knife;
- - dusters;
- brush.
Instruction
1
Select the method to remoteability tile in bath room in several ways: to replace the corrupted elements, to close the tile with another material, update the stitches or to decorate the walls with decorative panels. Let us consider the option that is most suitable for you at this time.
2
Update seams between plicability the condition of the stitches in different ways: paint marker, use of suture colors or apply new grout. Use the marker and paint suggests a temporary tile update. If you satisfied with this pre-use detergent and a stiff brush to clean joints from dirt. In the presence of bluish or black spots additionally treat them with a weak solution of vinegar. Thoroughly rinse the surface with water and dry. Use the colors – they are suitable to work with seams of different widths. Pick any color and apply the paint to the gaps between the tiles.
3
Replace the old grout, if the use of detergents does not produce the desired result. First, using a scraper or spatula chop up at least half of the suture layer. Sweep up crumbs with a brush the dust and fill the joints with fresh mortar. Remove with a damp sponge the excess off the tile, wait until dry and wipe the surface with a clean cloth.
4
Replace broken tilesIf damage the finish slightly, cracked tiles subject to mandatory replacement. To facilitate their disconnection from the wall, drill next to the crack a few holes. In order not to damage good walls, remove the tile in pieces with a gouge and hammer. Prepare the surface, which scrape off the old adhesive and brush sweep up the dust from the places where there is no cladding. Restoring the finish, make sure that all the tiles were at the same level. A day later, fill the joints with fresh grout mixture and dry the surface.
5
Color tileUpdate any of the boring pattern of the wall without changing the tiles. If to remove from its surface a glossy enamel, you can paint the tiles , and solid paint or apply any pattern. Using sandpaper sand the tile. Treat it with acetone to remove any grease and dirt. Prime the surface, allow it to dry for at least 3 hours and apply epoxy paint.
6
Make decorative otdelemy a quick way to upgrade the finish is close to wall bath room plastic panels. They are resistant to high humidity and can withstand contact with water. You can collect the panels from several panels. Install on the wall the mural is a picture of the big sizes, made in plastic. Make a combined finish bath: mural on the Central wall, and the rest – decorative panels. For the harmonious perception of the interior of the bathroom , consider the combination of basic colors pictures and decorative panels.
Note
Before painting bathroom tiles do not use a Hairdryer to dry – it may cause the appearance of dust on the primed surface.
Useful advice
Treat the seams between the tiles with sealant – this will help to prevent darkening when exposed to moisture.