Outside corner tile laying. Tips for tiling in corners

31-08-2015

In construction, perfectly flat right angles simply do not exist, any professional builder will confirm this. And if in geometry there is a theorem proving that the sum of all angles in a rectangle is 360 degrees, then in rectangular rooms it does not work.

Qualitatively designed corners that hide the flaws of the room are an indicator of the professionalism of the tiler.

That is why laying tiles in corners always causes certain difficulties not only for home craftsmen, but also for professional tilers. The only difference is that the novice craftsman theoretically knows one or two ways of laying tiles in the corners, while the craftsman knows at least five such methods and is faced with a dilemma of which one to use.

Preparing for the workflow

As there are no angles at 90 degrees, so there are no even adjacent surfaces that would form them. Before laying the tiles, it is imperative to lay out the cladding, taking into account all the features and condition of the surfaces on which the tiles will be laid.

In apartments, tiles are usually tiled, as a rule, the kitchen, bathroom, toilet and, less often, the floor of the corridor or hallway. A glazed balcony or loggia can also be tiled both on the walls and as a floor covering. In all of these spaces, tilers are faced with interior and exterior corners, window niches for central heating radiators, and niches in the walls.

The outer corner is formed when facing window and door openings, the perimeter of niches.

All these nuances are taken into account when laying out tiles for rooms and rooms to be faced.

The layout of the entire room and the final calculation of the amount of required tile material and building mixtures for laying, processing and grouting the tile will depend on what kind of tile laying on the corners will be.

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Styling methods - nuances

First of all, it is necessary to find out by what methods the tiles are laid in the corners and which ones are applicable in specific cases. At the moment, the following methods of working with corners can be distinguished:

bookmarking corners with trims;
installation of a special corner on the outer corner;
laying joint to joint at an angle of 45 degrees on the front;
stacking with sawed ends;
the tiles in the corner fit joint to joint.

Tilers classify these methods as easy and difficult to work with. But for such an assessment, you must first familiarize yourself with them in detail.

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Trims - element features

An inner corner trim allows you to make a quality transition from one plane to another without cutting the tiles.

Trims are decorative elements designed to complete interior and exterior corners. They can be made of aluminum, plastic, metal. They have a wide variety of colors, which makes it easy to choose a trim for any cladding color scheme. In addition to corners, with the help of trims, transitions from one level to another are made, with a decrease or increase, joints of different types of facing tiles, reinforce deformation points and other problem areas of the masonry.

Trims constructively represent a profile, which in section can be taken approximately for a right-angled triangle. With legs, this conditional triangle is attached to the mating surfaces, and the hypotenuse plays the role of a decoratively designed joint. The face of the trim (its hypotenuse) can be either convex or concave.

One of the legs is attached with silicone to one of the mating surfaces on the already laid tile. The second leg includes a tile from another surface.

With the help of trims with a concave front part, they make out the transition from floor to wall, when it is practically a plinth, and also form an inner corner on the walls vertically.

Outside corner trim protects end tiles from chipping and conceals corner irregularities.

The raised part of the trim decorates the outer corners. At the same time, at the outer corners, trims additionally perform protective functions, preventing chips and other damage to the corner tile.

The selection of trims takes place both in terms of tile thickness and colors. The choice of material from which the trim is made will depend on the planned load on the section of the cladding on which it will be installed.

This method of sealing corners is the most aesthetic in terms of the final result of the work and can be applied even by novice tilers. Experienced craftsmen have mastered it a long time ago and are ready to use it.

The advantage of this method lies in the fact that there is no need to trim tiles completely, or the number of trimmings is significantly minimized. From additional building materials, only silicone sealant appears for attaching trims, and from tools - a metal file for cutting aluminum or metal profiles. A profile made of plastic can be cut with a knife.

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Corners - everything is simple enough

Corners are one of the types of trims, but they are much simpler in design. They have only one leg formed, and the hypotenuse always has a convex surface.

The corners are installed on the outer corners of aisles, window and door openings. The corners are not attached to the silicone sealant, but directly to the adhesive mixture under one of the vertical rows that fit the outer corner. The tile of the adjacent vertical row is brought to the corner "butt-to-joint".

It must be remembered that all outer corners are made out only with whole tiles. Although, of course, this is a matter of taste and requirements for the quality of the cladding put forward by the customer. But we must admit that the cutoffs at the outer corners look not only unprofessional, but also extremely unaesthetic.

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Washed down the front part at an angle

The most difficult way to install tiles in the inner corners of the floor surface. It is used by experienced craftsmen, as well as in cases where the corners deviate greatly from the 90 degree mark.

On the floor, tile work starts from the center to the corners.

With the classic layout of the tiles on the floor, to the walls and corners, they fit in whole tiles, leaving a gap for laying the trims. With this layout, a distance remains between the whole tile and the wall surface that is greater than the width of the half of the tile, so it is not difficult to put trims, even for beginners. All cuts are rectangular and, depending on the type and thickness of the tiles, can be obtained using either a glass cutter or a manual cutter.

The sequence of laying tiles on the floor surface is as follows.

In the classic layout, the center of the floor is first determined and whole tiles are laid from it to the walls. Having finished with the laying of the whole tile, they begin to lay the trims along the walls, while the laying takes place until the penultimate trim in the inner corner.
The last two cuts, which will form the corner, require cutting at a certain angle along one smaller side of the rectangle. With an internal angle of 90 degrees, and such an angle can be obtained when leveling the walls with sheets of drywall, trimming occurs with an angle of 45 degrees of both mating cuts.

As already noted, straight inner (and outer, too) corners are extremely rare, therefore, in each corner, an individual marking of the trims is made.

Sawing the corners of the end tiles is a complex process that requires high precision of the tool.

To do this, the edge is applied end-to-end to the corner and a line is drawn along the face of the tile from the inner corner to the outer corner of the last whole corner tile. The same actions are carried out with another cut, but along another wall.

It is best to cut the tiles with this corner setting method with an electric tile cutter installed on a stationary bed and with a diamond cutting roller. Then the trim line will be flat and does not require additional processing.

However, such tile cutters are quite expensive, and their rent is also not cheap. For small amounts of trimming at an angle, you can use a manual tile cutter, but cut with a small tolerance. Tolerance is necessary in order to align the cut line with a grinder and adjust the tile edge to the masonry site.

When marking corner cuts or solid tiles, it is necessary to take into account the width of the tile joint so that it does not stand out among the row joints.

A person is characterized by a desire to live in comfort and coziness, which is impossible without good repairs in the entire apartment or house. Particular attention should be paid to rooms with high humidity and sharp temperature drops. Here, facing tiles are used as a finishing material.

Corner stacking method

Repair on your own is difficult to do on your own. An inexperienced person lacks knowledge, skills and a special tool. It is especially difficult to dock together two panels at the corners. Therefore, he must know how to lay tiles in the corners.

If you follow all the technologies and rules, you can learn how to lay tiles in the bathroom, toilet and other rooms on your own.

There are several techniques on how to properly lay tiles in the corner of the bathroom. Each person will be able to choose the most acceptable for himself.

3 methods are distinguished from the degree of complexity:

trim panels 45 degrees;
use corner profiles;
butt joint.

Undercut 45 degrees

This method is the most difficult one. It will require great concentration of attention and accuracy. The craftsman will need a special tool. The tile cutter is easy to buy at almost any hardware store. To make the panels docked as tightly as possible, the corners are cut by 45 degrees. The main advantage of this method will be the final result: a beautiful and original corner of the bathroom.

Using corner profiles

If you use corner profiles, then the master will get a fairly even inner corner. The building profiles are fixed directly to the wall with a sealant. The tiles are already joined in them.

In this method, it is important to choose the right corner profiles. They must be suitable for the size and thickness of the selected material. Metal, plastic and aluminum corners of absolutely any size and color are on sale. The second method is much easier to implement than cutting the tiles at a 45 degree angle.

Putting the butt joint is quite simple, but visually not quite a beautiful result at the finish. The edge of the panel on one wall is closed by the other, located perpendicularly. The method is the fastest and most economical compared to the other two.

Sequence of laying panels

The tile should look beautiful and last a long time. Therefore, they first put it on the walls, then on the floor. Thanks to this, the floor panels do not have to be cleaned for a long time after the repair, because the main percentage of dirt, adhesive, cement and other repair costs ends up on the floor. From many years of experience in laying tiles, it went: lay floor panels only at the final stage of construction.

Laying tiles in the corners between the wall and the floor does not need any special treatment. The joint is simply closed with a plinth. An experienced craftsman deliberately leaves a small gap where he will simply insert a decorative element in the future.

Process sequence:

laying tiles on the bathroom wall must start from the corner;
an adhesive solution applied to the work surface will help fix the panels;
then, work on laying the tiles begins;
a flat and perfect surface, without shifts and curvature, is obtained when the panels are laid from the corner;
this is how the whole bottom row is laid out;
a good craftsman does not forget to leave a gap, where he will then install the skirting board.

The evenness and accuracy should be checked after laying each horizontal and vertical row with a special level. It is purchased at a hardware store. Inspection at every stage of the job will help to minimize the risk of curvature or movement of panels and entire rows. A deviation at one of the stages of at least 1 mm will, as a result, affect the visual picture. This work looks extremely sloppy.

Special crosses made of plastic help an experienced craftsman to make all the gaps the same. They are used between all tiles, and to create an even gap between the wall and the floor of the room.

Types of crosses for laying panels

Laying technology

You must first lay the whole tiles. That is, all rows of the wall are laid in solid panels, leaving at the last stage those places where the sawn parts are glued.

It must be remembered that there are pipes and other sanitary holes in the bathroom and toilet. The tiles for them must be very well and correctly measured. After that, it can be cut with a special tool. Such a procedure is done at the final stage of finishing.

The wrong approach to the tiles can adversely affect the final work, there will be many cracks and chips. Such elements will no longer fit in the decoration. They will have to be thrown out. Therefore, the master is very careful in his work with panels and their cutting.

The nuances of working in the corners

Before starting work on laying tiles in the corners of the bathroom, the best way is chosen. Each of them has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Some even have a special tool.

The tile will lay down evenly and neatly in any way, if you follow a certain sequence:

the panels are laid out strictly along a horizontal or vertical row;
each of them must be checked by the building level;
the position of the tiles does not change relative to the floor, wall or ceiling. They may not be in perfectly even proportions;
the evenness of the panels is measured exclusively by the level;
the size must be selected so that solid panels are stacked in the largest possible amount.

The butt joint does not require any special recommendations. It is important to make the work surface level. This will greatly facilitate the installation of tiles. If you need to cut a panel in a corner, you should use a tile cutter. It cuts an even layer without chipping or cracking.

Using a special corner

If you use a building corner. It is also called trim.

Technique of work:

the master initially verifies the desired length and cuts the profile at this level;
a sealant will help fix the tile on the trim;
the building corner is installed vertically and checked with a level;
the even part of the trim is applied to the already installed panels;
on the second side, new rows of tiles are placed.

A day after the end of the work, the master wipes all joints with a special solution. So, the trim installed in the tile will not be visible in the future.

Cutting tiles at 45 degrees is ideal for outside corners of the bathroom. It is the neat way to suit such surfaces. The panels are cut using a special tile cutter with a swivel bed. A diamond-coated disc is used here.

The craftsman carefully checks the outer corner. After cutting, the edges are well sanded. If this process is not approached with all care and accuracy, then the outer corner will become sloppy, which will ruin the overall impression of the bathroom and toilet.

The most common type of finishing material used to decorate bathrooms and toilets is ceramic tiles. To complete the overall look and give the room aesthetics, professionals began to use special corners for the tile material in the bathroom.

The main task of such devices is to mask all existing shortcomings that appeared during the facing work, as well as to protect the corners from mechanical stress and the appearance of fungus.

Where are they used?

Most professionals use plastic tile corners using the 45 ° bevelling method. But such a procedure requires skills and responsibility. It is better not to use this method if the facing process is carried out independently by a person who has no experience in such work. In this case, for self-styling it is better to find corners for the tile material, which are called "layouts".

Such elements will be indispensable when facing steps, outside corners of the bathroom and kitchen backsplash. Usually plastic layouts are used for this, which are sold in a large assortment of colors and shapes.

External layout

The most popular type of tile corner is considered the outdoor type of layout. Such a product is intended for decoration of the outer corners of the room. Distinguish the external layout according to the dimensions, selected according to the thickness of the ceramic tiles. The most common corners are 11, 9 and 7 mm.... The usual length of products is 2.5 m.

On one side, the layout has a groove into which the tile material is installed. The other side of the layout with a decorative type of surface gives the outer corners completeness and aesthetics.

The use of such material helps to protect the outer corner from various damages.

The following materials are used in the manufacture of corners:

brass;
aluminum;
plastic.

Installation technology

Mounting of external PVC gaskets, also called "trims", is carried out after the end of the wall cladding forming the outer corner.

The work must be done according to the following algorithm:

Before starting the cladding of the second wall, the trim groove should be inserted into the tile slab, with which the other wall of the room is faced. At the same time, it is necessary to strictly observe the dimensions of the groove according to the dimensions of the tile - otherwise, with a smaller groove size, it will not work. If the groove is larger, more sealant will have to be used.
For the convenient implementation of finishing the next wall, you need to fix the corner with tape.
The tiled material is placed tightly against the layout - you must always control the vertical level.
At the end of the work, the voids should be repaired using acrylic or silicone glue. It is necessary to cover the seams very carefully so that there is no extra space left.

Pruning

When installing trims, it is necessary to trim in those cases when they expect to equip suspended ceilings. Once the trim (profile) has been installed, trimming is much more difficult. Securing the corner in the doorway will take some skill.

Usually trimming is needed when the corners are perpendicular to each other. Perform a 45 degree trim trim to trim the 135 degree outside corner. The work must be done very carefully, since any deviations will lead to the appearance of a crevice at the junction.

Also, sloppy work will lead to the appearance of a burr, which will not allow the corners to sit tightly.

In this process, the miter box will be an excellent assistant, providing a more accurate location of the layout at the correct angles. Sami cuts are made with a hacksaw or using a turbine.

For a perfect pruning, you need experience in this business. Therefore, you need to start doing the work in all seriousness, having previously made measurements and markings. If there are differences in the geometry of the cut of the resulting angle, you should be smart.

Repair or complete replacement of the layout

If you want to change the layout due to the appearance or the existence of damage, you will need to repair the trim or make a complete replacement. This process is quite complicated, but it can still be done. For this:

the damaged element is carefully cut off without damaging the ceramic tiles;
preparation in progress: trimming;
it is necessary to protect the plane itself, pre-protecting the tile material itself;
the layout is installed using a binder, for example, glue.

Internal layout type

The outer type of trim carries a significant functional load, while the inner type is used much less often. There is no need to use an internal trim if the room angles are set to zero.

In terms of structure, the inner trim is distinguished by its complexity of design. It consists of the following details:

groove for ceramic tiles;
perforated ledge;
decoratively concave fragment.

The installation of the inner corners to the tile material should be started after one of the walls has been fully clad. Then the layout is tightly applied to the facing side. When finishing the next wall, the tiles are brought into the groove of this corner, and then they are strongly pressed. Even with a sufficiently tight installation, voids are formed. When finishing work, such voids are usually sealed with glue.

Most experts mount plastic keyboards with a simple method. Since the interior corners usually have a decorative function for installation with tiles in bathrooms, they should be installed after covering the walls that form a right angle. On each layout, a perforated ledge is cut off, the corners are planted, gluing to the tile itself.

This technique has its advantages:

simplified installation stage;
possible installation after finishing with ceramic tiles.

Corners for steps

When finishing steps, the corners are especially important. Firstly, they improve the appearance, and secondly, such a material will ensure the durability of the facing steps.

The corners used for facing steps can be of two types:

similar to wall-mounted;
waybills.

The first type is used in works very rarely. The reason for this is the weakening of the angle of the step when installing the corners, which greatly reduces the service life. In addition, moisture is retained, dirt accumulates.

The most effective is the overhead type of corners.... Such devices can provide safety by preventing slipping.

Metal overhead corners are usually used.

Joint processing

Even with a tightly installed bathroom to the wall, small crevices remain in the junction area, which must be sealed with sealant before mounting the corners. In this case, the best option would be to use the aquarium sealant option. You can start work after complete drying.

It is better not to carry out the mounting process alone, since it will be easier to carry out such work with an assistant. Help will be needed to ensure the required accuracy of laying the planks. Besides, to achieve a high quality of the work performed, the density of pressing the corners along the length will allow- this is the only way to achieve good adhesion of two surfaces.

In order not to spoil the enamel coating, masking tape is glued to the edge of the bath itself.... After that, the planks should be cut out, based on the size of the installation area, then you need to apply "liquid nails" or another similar composition to the corners. Lay this type of planks directly on the edge of the bathtub, while pressing them strongly against the bathtub itself and the wall.

When facing walls with ceramic tiles, special attention is paid to the design of protruding corners. To make them neat and safe, you should use special outside corner for tiles. The modern market offers a wide range of tile profiles that differ in size, color and design.

What are they needed for?

The main purpose of the corners is to decorate the corners of the wall. Thanks to them, the lined surface looks more neat.

In addition, the process of laying tiles is greatly simplified:

no need to trim the edges of the tiles at an angle of 45 ° for further joining;
the corner has a groove that hides all the irregularities, forming a perfectly straight line;
it is easy to cover rooms with a complex configuration, in which there are many protrusions and turns.

Another important benefit of outdoor corners is that they provide additional moisture protection, so the tiles will last much longer. The decorative properties of the profiles should also be noted, because they add aesthetics to the room and harmoniously complement the tiles.

Material

For the manufacture of external corners, several materials are used: metal, plastic and ceramics. Each of them has its own advantages and rules of use, therefore it is recommended to consider the profiles in more detail.

Ceramic corners will be a good addition to the interior. Products painted in silver or gold look the most advantageous. Among the huge assortment, you can choose a profile, the surface of which will completely imitate the tile design, and it can also have its own attractive pattern.
Plastic materials made of perforated PVC profile. They are presented in a wide range of colors, so choosing the right shade is not difficult. The plastic outer corners are flexible and very lightweight, so they are easy to install. Unlike other profiles, PVC can be installed after wall cladding using a sealant.
Metal corner has high strength and durability. Most often, aluminum is used for the manufacture of profiles, because it allows you to create reliable and at the same time lightweight elements. But also on sale there are materials from brass, stainless steel, with chrome or nickel plating. The surface of the outer corners is painted in various colors, but most often they imitate gold, platinum and silver.

Views

Profiles for the decoration of external corners are presented in a huge assortment. They differ in size, thickness, fastening method, material, color and decor.

Depending on the material, the products are divided into 3 types:

Soft. For their production, PVC is used in combination with silicone, which is applied to the edges of the profiles. They are universal, because well suited for tiles not only with a smooth surface, but also with a relief.
Hard. They have the greatest strength and reliability. Corners are made of ceramics and various metals, including alloys. Often, the surface of metal profiles is not painted, but still, you can find on sale models not only in gray, but also in gold, bronze, platinum or silver. As for the ceramic ones, their colors are quite varied.
Semi-rigid. They are made of durable plastic, but unlike soft-type models, they do not have silicone pads. The degree of flexibility of semi-rigid corners is an order of magnitude lower than that of soft corners, but this factor only simplifies their installation. The most popular models are white and the rarest black ones.

The length of the profiles for the outer corners varies between 2.5-2.7 m, therefore, when finishing the walls, it is necessary to cut the material. The groove width can be from 6 to 12 mm. The size of the base of the product, which is located directly under the tiles, depends on the material and can be 20-40 mm. As for the method of fastening, the outer corners are usually attached under the tiles with tile adhesive during tiling, but there are also models that can be glued to the surface with a sealant.

How to choose?

In order for the finished wall corners to acquire aesthetics and high strength in the end result, you need to know how to choose the right outer profile. First of all, you should decide on the material. Semi-rigid PVC products are most often used, but in some interiors, for example, high-tech or loft, metal models will look good.

In color, the corners should match the tiles, or be lighter. The classic option is a white profile, because it blends harmoniously with tiles of any shade. For refined interiors or for laying panels, you can find corners with a pattern or original texture.

When choosing profiles for decorating external corners, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the tile, because it should freely enter the groove, but so that there is no gap left. If a corner without a groove is selected, then its height must correspond to the thickness of the tile, so that when the surface is faced, a solid angle is formed without protrusions and depressions. In addition, before buying products, it is important to make sure of their quality - they must be even, with the same material thickness and without damage.

Styling

Outside corners are installed during tiling and do not need to be fixed to the wall first. The first step is to level the surface for further cladding. Then prepare the tile adhesive and apply it to the corner to be tiled. The thickness of the layer should be the same as for fixing the tiles. The profile for forming the corner is applied to the treated surface and pressed so that the perforated base of the product is securely fixed with a solution.

Tile is one of the most popular, practical and inexpensive finishing materials. That is why tiles are so often found on walls, floors and ceilings in the kitchen, bathroom or toilet. But when facing with tiles, tiles alone cannot be dispensed with. To make the interior look beautiful and complete, you will need to use additional elements, including a corner.

Advantages

The tile corner is not an obligatory element of the cladding, but, nevertheless, it solves a very important functional and decorative task.

To fully appreciate the benefits of a corner, you need to carefully consider its benefits:

The ability to design complex geometric surfaces. Cutting tiles at an angle of 45 ° is very difficult, and sometimes impossible at all. Using a corner allows you to solve this problem and do without cutting at all.
Masking unevenness and roughness of the edge of the tile... The cut, shaped with a corner, turns out to be perfectly even and smooth.
Decorative factor. The corner, made in a contrasting color, gives the finished canvas a finished and neat look.
Waterproofing. Using a corner is an ideal solution to the issue of moisture getting into the joints between the tiles. The corner prevents the formation of mold and the appearance of fungus, the service life of the coating itself is significantly increased.
Security. The use of a corner prevents possible injury from slipping on a wet floor. The corners and ends of the tiles can have chips or irregularities, which can lead to various cuts or injuries.

If the design provides for the cladding of a bathroom or other room in a complex stylistic solution, for example, baroque, folklore, ethnicity, then the corner may be an obligatory part of the composition.

Types and types

The corner is used to decorate corners, joints between tiles, complex surfaces, joints between plumbing and a wall, etc. According to its form, it is divided into two groups: external and internal.

Outside corner. It is used to decorate wall protrusions. This is necessary because this part of the coating is subjected to constant mechanical stress. The sharp edges of the tiles covered with a corner completely eliminate the danger to people nearby. In this case, the corner also performs a purely protective function. The outer corner can be laid immediately when laying the tiles or after finishing work on the finished floor.
Inner corner. It is used to decorate the corner joints of tiles at the intersection of adjacent planes, for example, walls and ceilings, as well as the junction of the shower stall and the wall. Such a corner has a somewhat rounded, concave shape. The use of an inner corner prevents moisture from entering the joints between tiles or tiles and the wall.

Depending on the functions performed, the corners can be decorative or functional. The decorative corner is used purely for aesthetic purposes. A corner that is contrasting or of the same color as the main canvas gives the interior a more harmonious and stylish look. The functional corner takes on a serious mechanical load.

Most often, the corners are made of plastic, metal or ceramics. However, the fastest, most inexpensive, but also short-lived and less attractive option for decorating joints is a ribbon border. Most often, such a corner is self-adhesive. Some models are pre-treated with a fungicidal compound to prevent mold and mildew. Such a corner is very easy to operate, it bends well and does not crack.

Material

The following materials are used for the manufacture of corners:

Metal (aluminum). A universal material, the shade of which is harmoniously combined with any color scheme of the interior. In addition, aluminum can be perfectly combined with other metal structures of the room, for example, a shower cubicle or other plumbing fixtures. The advantages of such a corner include its lightness, high strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
The corners are often made of metal alloys. Most often they are covered with gold or silver paint (such options are considered universally suitable for different interior color solutions). Corners are nickel-plated or chrome-plated.
The pvc (polyvinyl chloride) corner has a number of advantages. It is very lightweight, strong enough, has excellent waterproof ability, and is presented in a huge range of colors, which makes it easy to find the right option for even the most sophisticated interior.
Ceramic corner (or profile "for ceramics")- one of the best options in terms of the aesthetic integrity of the interior. Often a ceramic corner is part of a tile collection, so it is best to purchase just such a model.

If we compare corners made of different materials according to several criteria, then, of course, metal will not come out first in terms of durability. The materials with the shortest service life are polyethylene and PVC.

Metal corners also provide the greatest tightness. The worst indicator on this list is plastic.

The advantages of polyethylene tape include ease of installation and the lowest cost of the materials presented above. However, the constant exposure to moisture leads to the fact that after a couple of years the tape will have to be changed. Plastic is a very affordable material, it is easy to install, resistant to mold and mildew, and quite elastic.

The advantages of a ceramic corner, in addition to high strength and water resistance, include low thermal conductivity and impeccable aesthetic appearance over a long period of service. Among the shortcomings, one can single out the high cost, the complexity of installation, especially in interiors with non-standard architectural design. Perhaps the only factor in ceramic wear is impact resistance. After a strong impact, the ceramic can quickly begin to crumble, so it should be replaced as soon as possible.

How to choose?

The choice of a corner for a tile depends on several factors:

Tile thickness. Depending on this indicator, the corner can also have a number of different thicknesses. Professional builders recommend choosing a corner 1 mm larger than the thickness of the purchased tile.
Design features. According to the type of rigidity, the corners are divided into 3 groups (hard, semi-rigid and soft). Depending on the complexity of the architecture, you can choose the most suitable corner option. Plastic is perfectly cut and is suitable for the design of complex geometric structures, including curvilinear ones. The metal profile is ideal for geometrically clear and straight spaces.
Before buying a corner, it is best to take a sample of the tile that you plan to use for cladding to the store. So you can choose the corner that best suits the color. This applies, of course, to those cases when the corner and tiles are purchased from different collections.

Styling options

Before choosing a laying option, it is necessary to determine which ceiling covering will be used. If the ceiling is made of gypsum plasterboard or it is suspended, then this is an ideal option. The corners are installed exactly to the mark where the ceiling covering will pass. Before installing the corner, you need to make the necessary measurements and trim.

There is no unequivocal decision about what to lay earlier - tiles or tiles.

The first option is to lay the corners on a previously marked surface. Then the main canvas is laid, and the tile at the joints with the corner is trimmed.
The second option is tiling the walls and laying the corners. This method is a little easier than the first, but the first time the finished coating looks neater.

Before starting installation, experts advise making careful measurements and marking the walls, as well as sawing the corners at the joints. The appearance of the finished interior depends on how correctly and accurately this stage of work is performed.

How to install?

Tiling usually starts from the area around the bathtub.

Laying the corner over the tiles is done as follows:

The tile surface must be carefully prepared, cleaned and degreased.
Then the contact points of the bath with the wall are treated with a sealant. Even if the bathtub is close to the wall, there are still cracks. Moisture can get there, and provoke the appearance of mold and mildew. After sealing the joint, the corner is processed with an adhesive solution (liquid nails) and laid to the surface of the bath. In this case, the bar must be pressed tightly over the entire surface.
Next, the tiles are laid in a vertical direction, and then the inner and outer corners are mounted.