How to make an apron in the kitchen from tiles?

Surely, every person at least once in his life came across repairmen who, instead of doing quality work, only spoiled everything. Such situations are increasingly forcing us to engage in repair work on our own, especially when reliability and accuracy play a huge role in this process. For example, when you need to decorate an apron made of tiles in the kitchen, many are afraid to take it on their own, but if you are well prepared, study the necessary information and view several master classes, you can try to do it yourself. In fact, to understand how to make an apron in a kitchen from a tile is not difficult, if, in addition, you know clearly what to do at each stage.

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How to calculate the right amount of tile?

Naturally, first of all, it is necessary to correctly calculate how much material is needed to form a kitchen apron from a tile with your own hands. To do this, you need:

1. Know clearly what size the apron will have. What indicators should be considered? For example, it is better to take a standard size kitchen. In such rooms, the height of the apron from the countertop, as a rule, is 50-74 cm. In principle, the working area can be larger and reach the floor. That is, you can tile only the work surface or the entire wall. Much depends on how the lower pedestals are located.
2. Consider that the tile will go 20 cm behind the countertop. Why? So that dirt and water do not accumulate in the joints. That is, the height of the apron will be equal to 70-95 cm.
3. Take into account the dimensions and location of the hood. As a rule, it is located at a height of 60-70 cm from the surface of the plate. This suggests that the apron will not be more than 75 cm.
4. The size of the apron horizontally will be equal to the length of the entire wall. Tile can be finished only part of the wall, for example, at the stove and sink. So - less material is needed.

Now it will be appropriate to calculate the total area of ​​the apron. Determine the height, width, and you get the size of the future design.

Important! Naturally, you will have to calculate the number of tiles. It all depends on the installation method and material:

• It will be much faster and easier to stack 20 by 20 squares or 27 by 40 rectangles, but keep in mind that they will cost a lot.
• The most practical option are models where the height and width are 15 cm.

 

How much material to buy? It’s better to play it safe and take a little more, so that in case of an unforeseen situation urgently not to run to the store.

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What tools will be needed to lay the apron?

So, you have already calculated how much material is needed to put the apron from the tile into the kitchen with your own hands, bought it and are ready to work. Take your time, now you need to prepare all the tools. You will need them to clean the walls of old tiles and install a new one.

You can not do without this set:

1. Hammer drill. It will help to remove the old coating without any problems.
2. Screwdriver with a mixer. With its help, the adhesive composition will be prepared.
3. Buckets. It is better if there are two of them, with a capacity of at least 10 liters.
4. Spatula. It is desirable that one is rubber, and the second is narrow with teeth.
5. Two building levels.Long and short to measure separately for each tile and for the entire wall.
6. A device for cutting tiles.
7. Abrasive block and nippers. They will help, if necessary, to correct areas that have broken off.
8. Rubber mallet. With it, they check how tightly the apron fits against the wall.
9. Crosses for adjusting the thickness of the seams.
10. Pencil and ruler.
11. Cord.

Do-it-yourself apron laying in the kitchen will be done using a special adhesive. It is better to get it together with a tile. But you do not need to cook it in advance.

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Preparing the wall surface for installation

Perhaps, once you already did your own repairs, and you know how to remove the old coating, prepare the adhesive and clean the walls. If you do not know how to lay the apron out of the tiles in the kitchen with your own hands, how to prepare the wall at all, then follow the recommendations below.

Important! How long does the preparation take? It will be enough days to apply putty and eliminate any defects.

Getting started:

1. Remove the old coating. If there was tile on the wall before, it must be removed using a punch. Then you need to clean it from the plaster layer. Use a spatula and water to remove the wallpaper. You can even remove the paint by hand, but it is better to purchase a special solvent.
2. Check the density of the plaster layer. She should not move away from the wall. In the presence of holes, tubercles and irregularities, they must be leveled with putty. It is applied to the wall with a narrow spatula.
3. We pay attention to the corners. If you plan that the apron will smoothly move from one wall to another, then make sure that the angle is perfectly even.
4. Draw the notches on the wall. This should be done after the final drying of the putty. They are needed in order for the glue to grip at the highest quality.

Important! When the old coating is removed, it is necessary to check the surface of the plaster for the presence of fungus and mold stains. Before laying the tiles, it is necessary to treat the wall with a fungicide to prevent further spread of mold.

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Features of laying an apron of tiles

In this section, we will gradually consider how to make an apron in the kitchen yourself. Step by step, the work looks like this.

Wall marking

Since we already know what size the apron will have, we need to make appropriate marks. Do not forget that its height will depend on the location of the hood. But the width may vary.

So:

1. Set the marks where the upper and lower edges of the apron will be. The size and scope of future work will now be visible.
2. Next, we take a wooden beam and make a horizontal level so that the tile does not move from below.
3. We also make the level vertically, and for this you can take the lace with a small weight, fix it on the ceiling and lower it.

Thanks to these levels, you will lay out the tiles clearly and evenly.

Glue preparation

If, after calculating the dimensions of the apron, you understand that it will be quite high, then it is better to knead the glue in parts. Pour water into a bucket and pour dry solution there and mix everything with a screwdriver.

Important! Do not even try to glue the tiles with a dried composition, because it just does not stick.

Determining the location of the first tile

It can be laid in the center or started from the corner. Which is better?

• If you have a corner kitchen, and the edges of the tiles will protrude, then it is better to start from the corner. This way you close the cut sections.
• If the kitchen sets cover the corners, then you can start from the center.

Glue application

This is done with a narrow spatula, and its distribution - with a notched spatula on the surface. As a result, you will get grooves.

Laying tiles with even pressure

Fix the tile with a rubber mallet to glue the donkey. If the first tile will be with the edge, it is better to install a corner.

Horizontal control by level

This must be done to lay exactly the bottom row of the apron.

Important! Remember, the smaller the tiles, the more often you will have to perform this action.

No need to rush immediately to finish the entire wall, otherwise - reliable masonry will not work. The most important moment is the first row. It should dry properly during the day.

Using the tile cutter, we process the latest row of aprons.

Finishing work:

1. Now you need to hammer the entire area of ​​it with a hammer. If somewhere you hear a dull sound, it means that the material has not stuck there, you will need to re-attach it.
2. After checking the entire wall, you can grind the seams between the tiles with a rubber spatula and remove the crosses.
3. Then you need to wash everything from dirt and dust.

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If you follow all the tips and advice on how to lay out an apron from a tile in the kitchen with your own hands, then you will definitely be happy with your work. In addition, caring and proper care will significantly extend the life of this coating.