To lay a mirror tile with their own hands, first of all, decide on the choice of material.

The main option is two:

1. the base is Poly Penopolmine. Paint with metal particles is applied on it, which gives a mirror surface. They are easy, cheap. It is extremely easy to install - put on glue. However, a smooth mirror surface with the help of them will not achieve - give distortion. Generally appearance Quite medium.

1. the base is glass. The mirror layer is formed on the back side of the algaam, metal spraying, foil, and so on. Quality depends on the strength and properties of this layer, as well as glass quality, which in the amount and determine the cost. Require a thorough preparation of the foundation, careful relationship (the main enemies - chips and the darkening of the Algam). Resistant, durable.

Let's talk about laying glass tiles in more detail.

Preparation of the basis for laying

Laying the mirror tile with your own hands is possible almost any smooth, dry, clean, with sufficient clutch surface. The keyword is "smooth", since the large differences throughout the surface give a "broken" mirror image and visible immediately.

The base (wall or ceiling) must be cleaned, to process with an antiseptic and primer deep penetration, align the base plaster, then shap and polish (irregularities up to 2 mm), to be prevented.

In case of impossibility of alignment, the base is sewn with a sheet of plasterboard or asbestos. The base area is measured, buy a tile with a margin (marriage, chips for delivery and laying, errors, as well as several pieces that will be spare).

While the base dries out, override the tile itself. Lay it on the floor as it will lie on the surface.

Attention: The sizes of tiles even within one batch can vary within 2 mm (more - marriage), so that the laying will need to repeat on the surface to exactly.

Tip: The most important thing is the angle, on which, first of all, the look at the entrance to the room and the direction that is closest to the window. They are performed as accurate as possible.

To lay the tile, you will need glass cutter (perfect diamond), drill on glass or metal. You can also work with stovetur. The rest of the toolkit is similar to the set for laying ordinary ceramic tiles : Level, plumb, ruler, square, gear spatula, spatula Rubber or other nonmethelical, painting tape, double tape.

We choose the adhesive mixture

To glue the mirror on the usual tile glue, it is impossible because the algaam on the effect of the acid medium begins to darken. Therefore, glass mirrors are glued only on chemical-neutral bases based on silicone (without acid in composition), epoxy resin, mastic. If there are concerns that the wall or ceiling will dance, then the tile can be glued on the sealant.

The glue is applied to the wall in the size of the tile layer with a thickness of 0.5 - 1 mm, and then aligned with a toothed spatula. When gluing on liquid nails, which frozen slowly, the tile from the back is duplicated with double tape.

Masonry mirror tile do it yourself

Having secured reliability, smoothness, good adhesion with the base (for this, a thin layer can be applied to the wall cement-sand mixture, the rear surface of the tile is to deceive the thin layer of mastic and sprinkle with sand). Start laying the first row. He is necessarily horizontal.

Clauses to do with the help of cross. What they are already, the more difficult to dock the drawing, but the more homogeneous visually the canvas turns out. The gaps of more (up to 3-4 mm) visually "split" reflections, but this is the only way of laying on the basis of irregularities.

Liquid nails dry slowly, so do not suit for uniform styling large squaresBut when using more viscous glue, you can lay several rows at a time.

Grinding the tropped edges of the tile can be small emery or bar for sharpening knives.

Alternative to gluing tiles on the ceiling can be:

• a typical suspended design, where each tile falls into its excavation, leaving the communications available above;
• you can also put a mirror tile by attaching it to the plasterboard or a wooden crate on the screws and closing the holes from them with caps.

Full glue grip occurs in 4-5 days.

Grouting can be made with a sealant or transparent silicone. It is best to put the seams with painting scotch, and then cut through the grooves in them, which will then lie down the sealant. Pollution remove with a cloth and a non-metallic spatula.

Total: to put the mirror tile with your own hands - requires the skill of working with glass, attentiveness, accuracy. You need the perfectly even base and adhesives that will not damage the mirror layer. Such an element in the interior immediately attracts attention, and therefore the selection of glass is also important, the sizes of the tile, its placement relative to light sources.

We bring to your attention a small educational film: "Laying the mirror tile on liquid nails and two-way tape".

The mirror tile is a unique finishing material that allows you to implement the most courageous design ideas. Unusual reflective surfaces look original in the bathroom and on kitchen apronThe mirror tiles decorate walls and ceilings in residential premises, clubs and cafes.

The installation of glass tiles is much different from the laying of an ordinary tile, all the work - from the preparation of the surface to the grout of the seams - can be performed with your own hands.

However, it is necessary to take into account some nuances that relate to the main selection of glue.

To glue - glue for mirror tiles

Glue on a cement basis destroys the mirror amalgam (reflective layer), therefore special adhesive compositions are used for these purposes. Here are the most acceptable options:

TYTAN for mirrors - specialized composition based on synthetic rubber and resins. Designed directly for gluing mirrors of any species and sizes to most pre-prepared surfaces: concrete, plaster, GWL, GKL, wood materials. The mounting glue for the mirror mosaic and TYTAN tile does not damage the reflective surface, it is quickly settled, ensures high compound strength, it is not afraid of high humidity, forms elastic seam. Tytan glue is produced in standard tubes under the gun, costs about 200 rubles.

Loctite Mirror (Lokate for Mirrors) PL 520 - Elastic mounting glue for reliable mounting of the mirror tile. It has high adhesion, suitable for lining of different surfaces: wood, concrete, plastered and painted walls, GVL, GLC, metal. Does not contain aggressive solvents that can destroy the mirror amalgam. The standard glue tube Loctite Mirror PL 520 (290 ml) under the mounting gun costs about 150-200 rubles.

Simson Mirrocol - Special elastic glue for mounting all types of mirrors on concrete and plaster bases, metal surfaces, wood, ceramic tiles. Simson Mirrocol is made on the basis of MS polymers (modified silicone), does not contain isocyanates and solvents that can damage the mirror amalgam. Glue does not have unpleasant odor, suitable for facing vertical and inclined surfaces. Standard tube (290 ml) under the mounting gun costs about 350 rubles.

Moment Installation Glue for MR-50 mirrors - High-strength moisture resistant composition created on the basis of synthetic resin specifically for mounting mirrors and laying mirror tiles indoors. Does not damage the amalgam mirror substrate, provides light and reliable installation on different surfaces (Concrete, Tree, Plaster, GVL, GLC, Metal and Painted Surfaces). MP-50 is available in standard cartridges under the gun, costs about 250 rubles.

How to glue a mirror tile with facet

Work on the laying of the tile begins with the preparation of the base (walls). It is necessary to clean the surface from the remnants of wallpaper, peeling plaster and paint, eliminate all the protrusions and tubercles. After that, check the flatness of the wall plane.

Strong base is a prerequisite, otherwise all surface defects will be visible at the jacks of tiles. In-interest defects can be eliminated by plastering, plasterboard will help with more serious irregularities.

Pure prepared surface Many glue manufacturers are recommended to treat primer (recommendations for the choice of composition are indicated in the instructions).

If the installation of tiles with facet is carried out indoors with high humidity, I strongly advise you to treat the walls with special antifungal compositions in order to exclude the development of mold. Tile installation work is starting only after the complete drying of the primer.

• glue (any of those listed above or other neutral adhesive sealant);
• pistol for liquid nails;
• bilateral construction scotch;
• roulette;
• level;
• long line or rule;
• rag (pure dry rags).

The process of laying the fake tiles consists of several stages:

Marking. Ideally, only a professional with a lot of experience will be gladly sticking the mirror tile with Facet. Beginner craftsmen strongly recommend spreading the wall under the size of the tiles.

It is much more convenient to work on the finished pattern on the wall. If the room is experiencing temperature differences, it is necessary to leave the so-called thermal seam between the tiles (there will be enough two millimeters).

This gap will save the facing from damage caused by the thermal expansion of the base material.

Laying. The glue is applied to the tile, which in a few minutes of shutter speed (usually 2-3 minutes) fit into the desired location and slightly pressed for a few seconds.

To exclude the slaughtering tile, you can use two-way tape (one tiles are enough two strips of 3 centimeters), but it should be noted that in this case the position adjustment will be impossible.

Grout. After 3-4 hours, the seams are grouting. For these purposes, you can use the same glue. After drying the grouts, the cladding is cleaned of adhesive traces with a rubber spatula.

Particularly resistant spots are removed using the vehicle and cleaning agent.

If the whole wall is wedged, it will be necessary to cut tiles. For these purposes, the usual glass cutter is suitable. In the absence of appropriate skills, you can use the services of firms on the cutting glass.

VIDEO INSTRUCTION

Laying of a mirror mosaic

As in the case of a mirror tile with facet, work on laying mosaic begins with the preparation of the base (see the instruction above).

For the lining of the walls, the following tools and materials will be needed:

• glue on a cement-free basis, a gun mounting;
• roulette;
• marker or construction pencil;
• level;
• long line;
• rubber spatula for grouting seams;
• rag.

The process of laying a mirror mosaic also consists of several stages:

1. Marking. A horizontal markup is produced, on which the rows of mosaic mirrors will be laid;
2. Applying glue. This is a very responsible moment, since the glue must be applied to each of the tiles on the grid. It is important not to rearrange, otherwise the excess glue will be difficult to remove from small seams before grouting;
3. Laying mosaic. The canvas with mosaic mirrors is applied at the place and presses evenly. At this stage it is important to verify that each tile fits tightly to the wall. Similarly apply the rest of the tile;
4. Grout. After complete drying of the glue, the seams are grouting.

During the stacking, you need to work with the tile extremely gently so as not to scratch the surface.

If you need to drill a hole in the tile for the withdrawal of the wire for the lamp, etc., it is better to mark the place of the marker and use the services of the nearest glass firm (they are in each area).

It is cheaper and easier than buying expensive drill on glass, and drill the mirror newcomer from the first time it is hardly possible.

It is advisable to immediately buy more tiles more than the calculations show. First, during transport or laying, a fragile material can be damaged. In addition, it is desirable to have a couple of tiles in case of repair.

Mirror tile Designed to decorate the indoor space of any premises. It can be applied both in dry and indoors with excessive humidity. It is a wonderful material that allows you to remove the shortcomings of repair and visually increase your room. The mirrored tile with facet is combined in fact with any room: whether it is a bathroom or a living room, a bedroom or an entrance hall, she will fit into your style everywhere.

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The mirror tile with facet can be easily furnished with their own hands alone, for this you need to stick to certain rules.

Pre-preparation of the surface and requirements for it when laying a mirror tile.

The mirror tile with facet can be applied to any surface, sufficiently strong and pre-prepared.

1. In order to guarantee a good gluing of mirror tiles to the base, the surface will preliminarily clean from dust, remove old wallpapers, sucking the paint.

2. If necessary, you need to apply a means to the wall to combat fungi, mold and other rashes.

3. After that, the base is ground. It is better to use as soil oil paintor special compositions used to primitive surface surfaces.

The surface must be:

1. Smooth and not having bugs, sharp fades and protrusions

(Roughness is allowed and potholes on the sites of a small area).

2. Smooth - only minor curvatures of the foundation on large areas are allowed.

3. Dry and clean.

4. Well-primed.

Attention!

. You can not use for gluiting the mirror tile composition on a cement basis (concosite, plotonite, etc.).

. It is impossible to use acidic (acetic) "universal" sealants. The use of these materials over time can lead to the appearance of black and gray points in the places of applying glue and destroy the mirror surface, although it can prevail the mirror not expectable effect and significantly saves on the design (aged mirror).

. In cases where the alignment of the surface requires high costs and time, the mirror tile can be mounted on plasterboard, chipboard, smooth slate plastic or other hard and smooth material, previously closed to the wall or ceiling.

. In rooms with excessive moisture or with sharp drops of temperature in order to avoid the dug and the appearance of chips on the mirror tile, it is recommended to glue the tile, leaving the thermal seam with the help of crossbars for laying a conventional ceramic tile of different thickness.

Compositions for sticking

In order to avoid the location of the mirror tile, it is recommended to apply for the initial fixation of double-sided tape with a thickness of about 1 mm.

We advise you to use neutral sealants of any color, but we recommend using a dark gray sealant - it does not create a sharp contrast with the most mirror surface and has bactericidal and antifungal properties (in contrast to transparent), which is very important for premises with excessive humidity, such Both bathrooms and showers, baths, etc.

When installing the sealant, it is possible to rub the seams after a day. Tiles, glued with glue for mirrors, we advise you to rub in 48 hours. The use of sealant has another advantage - the mirror tile is glued and maintained by the same composition. In front of the grout of the seams of the edge of the mirrors and the tile adjacent to it, we get a painter ribbon

Laying of a mirror tile with facet

1. Calculate the number of mirror tiles in vertical and horizontal rows, taking into account the fact that your panel can consist of mirror tiles with different geometry (squares, rhombus, triangles, rectangles).

2. Follow the place on which the mirror panel will be mounted. It is enough to post the beginning of the calculation of the mirror panel and make several stop points.

3. Pre-put entirely on all mirror elements on a flat horizontal surface as they are after installation.

4. In the embodiment, if you stick tiles into the joint - due to a possible error in size (permissible deviations for GOST is + - 2mm, on fact it is + - 1 mm), look for a place for each mirror tile so that all elements in the mirror Panel lay tightly to each other. In such an embodiment of the mirror tile, we recommend to have a stock of mirror elements 5-10%.

5. Apply to the surface covered with glue, tile. In the event that the sealant is used, then the tile is better glued to the base, i.e. Apply the sealant to the back of the tile.

6. Remove the remnants of glue or sealant with a mirror tile by a non-metallic spatula. Traces of sealant are perfectly cleaned 2-3 hours after gluing. To remove particularly persistent stains, it is allowed to use any finely dispersed cleaning agent or thin metal watt (0000).

For the manufacture of mirror tiles of various formats, a 4 mm thick mirror tile is most often used, but also use 6 and 8 mm in this case. In this case, on a thick mirror tile, you can make a coolest fump while maintaining the width of the Facet, which will emphasize the game of light in the edges of the mirrors. Despite the fact that modern ceramic tile, usually thicker (8 mm or more). The difference in the thickness of the ceramic and mirror tile is preferable to compensate for the conventional cement - sandy composition, applying it a necessary layer on the wall area, where the mirror panel is expected to be installed, while the mirror tile is installed in the bathroom, you can make a mirror with heating to get rid of moisture condensate on the mirror . To do this, simply install and connect the heating mat on the wall.

Attention!

. In the installation process, the mirror tile must be strictly in a vertical position (you can learn them to the wall). When storing the tiles with a stack without using cork pads, damage mirrors may appear scratches or points on the front side.

When decorated with mirror tiles, the ceiling together with glue can be applied standard suspended accessories for conventional suspended ceilings.

If necessary, remove the electrical or plumbing wiring on the mirror panel, you can drill a hole or make a cut in the mirror tile, it is better not to do without proper hardware, you yourself can only place the tile and pass it by a specialist, but I will risk it yourself to make cuts To do this, you need a modern machine for two third-party drilling in glass, or the usual without a shock drill with skillful hands.

Order for several mirror tiles more than you intend to spend: during transportation or during installation, three or four tiles can be damaged. It is also better to leave a couple of tiles for repair.

In our glass - mirror workshop. You can always order a high-quality mirror tile by standard dimensions 150x150, 200x200, 300x300, 400x400 and 500x500, 600x600 or any of your size and form we will produce. The Russian moisture resistant mirror of this company (AGC Flat Glass Europe) is applied in the hostess (AGC Flat Glass Europe) The mirror of this company was previously positioned as Belgian, Czech now is given it for Japanese partly this is true, but only partly is due to this as the fact that the plant producing mirrors and glass is included in the AGC world concern (Asahi Glass Company, Ltd. enters the groupMitsubishi. . Headquarters - in Tokyo. Although the very production of the mirror canvase is in Russia the village of Spass-blast near the clina near Moscow. The edge of each mirror tile is framed by Facet of different widths from 5 to 60 mm, we can also make a tile and a facility with a polished or polished edge that will certainly affect the price of the mirror tile in a smaller side as the manufacture of facility on the mirror tile is more complicated technological process Although very beautiful.

We wish you a pleasant and fruitful work!

A variety of modern finishing materials allow to embody the most bold designer ideas. One of the most convenient finishing materials, which has recently become becoming increasingly popular as a universal decor element, is a mirror tile.

The mirror tile is a wonderful material that will eliminate the disadvantages of repair, visually increase the room. The mirror tile is used for almost any room: in the bathroom, in the hallway, in the bedroom, for suspended ceilings.
The mirror tile has a lot of advantages, thanks to which it is beneficial to stand out among other finishing materials for the decor.

Benefits:

High level of reflection;
. Resistance to external influences: humidity in the room, the use of chemical preparations;
. Versatility and a wide range for any interiors;
. Practicality (ease of care)

The mirror tile is presented in a wide range capable of satisfying any consumer taste. The mirror tile is made of various shapes, colors and sizes. The main dimensions of the mirror tile: small size - 292x295 mm, large size - 1195x1995 mm.

If you decide to make a light variety or eliminate existing repair defects, or simply want to visually expand and clarify the room, then your choice is a mirror tile.
The mirror tile is easy to put independently without resorting to the services of professionals.

Mirror tile laying process

1. First of all, prepare the surface

The surface for laying the tile should be perfectly smooth, not to have any flaws. If necessary, remove the plaster from the surface to concrete or brick. Then align the surface with a putty. At the end, get the surface with the primer and let dry.

2. Make marking on the surface for laying tiles

In obligatory, it is necessary to put markings on the finished surface in order to perfectly put the tile rows. When determining markup, take into account the real sizes of the tile in order not to be a bevel. In the case of laying a panel from a mirror tile, first pick up all the tiles for the future panel and spread it on the floor. Only then can carry the panel directly to the surface.

3. Getting Sticking Tile

Remember that laying the tile must begin with a horizontal row. Stacking scheme is simple. At first we take one tile, apply an adhesive mixture on the inner surface, specially selected, then apply the tile to the surface and press it with your hands. Be careful not to damage the tile. As soon as the tile is glued, set the cross on the border (purchased in special storewhich is used to determine the seam thickness between tiles). Next you continue in the same order. If you intend to lay out a big panel, break the work into several stages.

4. Make steam grout

Only after the entire tile will be laid, let it dry for several days. Only after the glue is completely dry, you can proceed to the grout of the seams. For this purpose, a special neutral silicone (transparent), which is absolutely impaired on the surface. To do this, prepare a glue gun and silicone. With the help of a gun, squeeze a small amount of silicone in the seams. Surplus silicone must immediately wipe with a wet sponge. After silicone fully solids, cotton cloth rubbing tiles to a gloss.

Mirror tile - a new word in the decoration finish. Simply, the result will harmoniously complement any interior. it decorative material for finishing work. It is resistant to moisture, detergent and cosmetics, so you can use it in the bathroom. Due to the fact that such a product has a refractive factor to 92%, decorative elements From this material visually increases the space and makes it lighter. It is used and as all sorts of panels on the walls. We should not forget that this is quite a delicate material, therefore there are certain rules in how to put a mirror tile.

Preparation of the basis

Due to the fact that the thickness of the mirror tile, in contrast to ceramic, less than at least twice, the base for laying should be prepared especially carefully:

• remove all dust, garbage, remnants of wallpaper, glue, plaster and so on. In some cases, it will have to clean the wall to concrete or brick - depending on which the building is built;
• align the base. This is a prerequisite. Otherwise, everyone will find out on the appearance and quality of the laid tile. The volume of unevenness depends on the amount of alleged work. If defects are not very significant, then it is enough to shock the surface. If it is not possible to align the foundation in this way, you can attach drywall;
• carefully. This is done in order to achieve the maximum tile clutch with the base.

Ultimately, a well-projected smooth, without significant flaws, should be obtained.

A selection of adhesive mixes

Before glueing a mirror tile, you should choose especially carefully.

For such a material, glue on a cement basis is not suitable. It is also necessary to be careful when choosing a sealant, because cement and vinegar destroy the mirror amalgam and spoil the appearance of the surface of the product.

Most optimal option - Special tile glue that is used for mirrors. Also well lay the tile on the neutral sealant or liquid nails.

Variety of choice

Today, all sorts of tiles with a mirror surface are presented on the market. it universal Materialwho has rich color gamut. Thanks to this variety you can post any pattern or even a picture. Manufacturers offer not only square tiles to choose from, but also rectangular, as well as with beveled edges. The size also has a rich assortment - from the smallest 292x295 mm to the largest 1195x1995 mm. This will help create a unique and exquisite interior, embodying any designer plan in reality.

Laying tiles

As we have already noted, this material is quite delicate, so it is not recommended to lay it without prior markup. The result obtained may be far from the desired. Mirror tile so that the outcome harmoniously complemented the interior?

To do this, we suggest you break all the work into several stages:

• Surface markup for tile laying. In order for the picture to be perfect, you should lay out the desired pattern pre-on the floor, on a flat surface. Then carefully detract the wall or ceiling on this workpiece. It is important to take this stage responsibly, without any extra rush.

• Laying tiles. After you have prepared well, chose the right glue and outlined the future pattern, proceed. It is necessary to start below and glue along horizontal rows. It is very important not to retreat from markup.

If there are temperature differences in the room, it is better to leave a small gap between the tiles. It will keep the mirror coating in the future from deformation and cracks. For uniform seams, use special crosses. They will ensure the step that you have conceived.

Immediately during the laying, the product is better to store non-stacks, but vertically. It will keep the sensitive coating from.

• Apply glue. If you plan to glue on a special mixture or sealant, there should be no problems. The coating elements are well attached and crawled. Adhesive base (The mixture, sealant, liquid nails) is applied directly to the tile, which is then applied to the desired location, and is attached for a few seconds. It is worth paying attention to that liquid nails are not suitable for laying on a large area, as the rows can get along one to another. So that this does not happen, fix each tile of scotch.

Video on how to glue a mirror tile:

If there is a need, it is best to use diamond glass cutter for this. Then the edges will be smooth, without unnecessary chips.

• . After you laid down all the surface, we must give it well to frost. Often it takes several days. If you left the seams, they must be closed in order to protect the tile from the moisture ingress and give it aesthetic look. Best of all, a neutral transparent silicone can cope with this task. Apply it with the help of a special pistol, and the excess then remove with a damp cloth or a special non-metallic spatula.

Observing these, you can put a mirror tile on your own, decorating the interior with a refined and beautiful decorative element.