By sunny 
Decorating a house is like creating a symphony, each step is a unique note, and tiling is undoubtedly one of the most crucial movements. It not only relates to the beauty of the walls and floors, but also directly affects the living comfort and durability of the house. Today I will share practical tips for tiling to help you avoid the pitfalls of decoration and create your ideal home.
Step 1: choose tiles, balance quality and style
Three elements of quality control
● Flatness test: two tiles face-to-face fit, gap uniformity is up to standard
● Knocking sound: crisp sound = high-density materials
● Water absorption test: slow penetration of water dripping from the back = strong stain resistance
Style matching guide
● Modern simplicity: light gray glossy tiles (visual expansion magic weapon)
● Rustic style: soft small patterned antique tiles
● Industrial hardcore: cement texture matte brick
Step 2: construction preparation list
Three must-do matters
① thoroughly clean the base surface: no dust oil stains (with a wire brush to deal with the old wall)
② advance planning tile arrangement, to avoid the emergence of unsightly narrow edge tiles
③ ready for the four magic weapons: level, tile cutter, tooth spatula, cross positioning card
Step 3: Standardized construction process
Substrate treatment
● Wall leveling: cement mortar to fill the concave and convex places
● Waterproofing focus: the bathroom to do 48 hours closed water test (a key step!)
Paving Tips
① When applying the adhesive, use a toothed spatula to evenly scrape out stripes (to enhance adhesion)
② Tap solidly with a rubber hammer immediately after laying bricks to expel air
③ Leave a 2.5mm gap (perfectly compatible with seamstress)
④ Use a leveler to ensure that the brick surface is absolutely flat
Step 4: Perfect finishing details
Golden time for seam sealing: 72 hours after paving (make sure the adhesive is fully cured)
Color matching tips
● Choose the same color for light-colored tiles (invisible seams)
● Contrasting colors for darker tiles (to create visual highlights)
Ultimate protection
Pave anti-scratch mat + regular maintenance (sprinkle water daily for the first 7 days)
Home is a haven for us when we are tired, and each carefully laid tile speaks of a heartfelt commitment to life. From the careful selection of tile styles and quality, to the construction of the layers of control, and then to the end of the almost obsessive detail polishing – these seemingly ordinary steps, in fact, building the cornerstone of the ideal home.
When we treat every paving detail in a professional manner, the harvest is not only visual enjoyment, but also the quality of space to withstand the test of time. Now, let’s use tiles to give the house personality and charm, with craftsmanship to brighten the sense of life rituals, so that every corner becomes the starting point of a happy story!