The beautiful design of the facade of the house not only emphasizes the taste of its owner, but also creates reliable protection of the walls from the vagaries of the weather. The best solution to this problem is facing with facade tiles. A modern decorative solution will also be appropriate for the design of socles, stone or concrete fences, interiors.
In construction stores, facing tiles are presented in a wide range. The richness of color solutions, many textures and types at a relatively low cost make you pay attention to it.
Clinker cladding plate
Clinker facade tiles are manufactured from highly plastic shale clay. At the initial stage, the raw material is prepared, then distributed in forms and sent to the drying oven, where it loses the moisture residue, then it is covered with glaze and fired. Production is possible only in an industrial way, since sophisticated equipment for the production of facade tiles is used.
Methods of making clinker tiles:
- "spaltplatten" - the result is a tile having protrusions on the back side;
- “Bakstein Rimechen” - the raw materials are distributed in forms, then the upper 15 mm are cut off and sent for drying, and the remainder is returned for processing
Concrete façade finish
The manufacture of concrete cladding is based on vibropress and vibro-casting methods of production. Vibration casting technology is now more relevant and has many advantages, allowing you to get finished products with a low level of porosity, so we will only consider it.
Before pouring, the molds for the production of facade tiles are lubricated with emulsol. Then a concrete solution of crushed stone, sand, cement and pigment is prepared. To form the mixture, special equipment for the production of facade tiles - vibrating table is used.
After that, within 24 hours, the fill is dried at a temperature of at least 20 aboutC. The process of extraction from the forms again occurs on the vibrating table. 26 hours after the final hardening of concrete, the product acquires the maximum level of strength.
Technical and operational characteristics of products
In modern production, natural components are used, which include various mineral additives that create a solid structure of the product and give it color. Products do not emit harmful substances or unpleasant odors during operation. On its surface there is no dust, dirt and soot left. It is resistant to temperature extremes, fireproof. The lack of susceptibility to weathering determines an unlimited service life.
Of all the production methods, one can distinguish the method of vibrocasting, using affordable equipment for the production of facade tiles, sold in construction stores. The low cost of equipment is reflected, ultimately, in the finished product.
A concrete mixer, a special machine for the production of facade tiles (vibration platform) and a drying cabinet are equipment that can be assembled independently. If you have additional financing, you should save time and buy the necessary equipment.
If the technology of production of facade tiles is followed, then its quality and appearance will always be impeccable
Adhesive mounting
The fastening of the facade finish does not include the construction of special structures and is carried out using simple improvised means. Masonry must be started from a corner or opening.
Initially, the surface of the wall and tile is wetted with water. Then, using a special spatula with teeth, glue is applied over the entire working surface. Due to the significant weight of the facade tile, the adhesive layer should be thicker than five millimeters. The finished cladding element is applied to the wall and pressed until the glue protrudes on the sides.
Lathing
Laying tiles more convenient to start from the corner from the bottom up. Installation of the cladding is carried out using a galvanized profile or edged boards around the perimeter of the treated area. Then a horizontal mark is created using the hydraulic level in a circle around the facade. The first tile is attached to four screws, the next to two. If there are mortgages on the panel, then the second row will have to go into them and fasten with dowel-nails. During installation, it is possible to lay a layer of insulation between the wall and the crate.
There are many educational videos that describe the whole process of work step by step. Whatever equipment is used for the production of facade tiles, the process of its installation is equally simple and affordable for every person.
Due to the wide variety of shapes and colors, each object after facing with facade tiles can become a real masterpiece. Today it is possible to execute any design decision - from simple laying on the wall to the most daring and elaborate ideas in the form of a palace, an old estate, a medieval castle.
