Tile floor quartz vinyl: pros and cons, glue for quartz vinyl tile, laying of quartz quarry tile.

In the modern market of building materials there are many floor coverings, a novelty of which is quartz tilt. This inexpensive and beautiful material will give the floors of your home an individuality. We will talk about what is included in this coating, its varieties and peculiarities of packing in this article.

Quartz tile composition

This coating is the most modern PVC coating.

The composition of the material includes:

• polyvinyl chloride;
• quartz sand.

And the sand in the tile is from 60 to 80%, and the remaining components are only 20%. Therefore it turns out that quartz vinyl tile in its composition is close to quartz, rather than PVC coatings.

Due to this composition, the tiles have the following qualities:

• high abrasion resistance;
• water resistance;
• high class of fire safety.

Due to the presence of polyvinyl chloride in the composition of the material, the tile can imitate various materials and textures, from wood to natural stone. This gives a wide flight of design thought.

Quartz vinyl lock tiles

As a laminate or parquet board, this tile can have a spike-groove connection. This tile mount much easier and faster, and most importantly it is not connected to the floor. This is very convenient, especially if you want to change individual elements of the cover. Also, you do not have to prepare the substrate for laying and messing with glue. Simplicity of laying and beautiful appearance make quartz vinyl tile with a lock connection very popular among consumers.

Quartz floor tile

The flooring should be strong and easy to clean, and everyone wants the floor in his house to be beautiful. Quartz vinyl tile meets all these requirements. It is strong and consists of several layers, its thickness is 1.6 - 4 mm. As with any material, tiles have their advantages and disadvantages. Let us consider them in more detail.

Pluses:

• ease of laying;
• a wide variety of colors and textures;
• easy to care for;
• high strength;
• does not absorb and does not allow moisture;
• additional noise insulation.

By cons are:

• the gravity of the coating due to the composition of the sand;
• the need to level the surface before laying, otherwise all the flaws in the floor will be visible.

But this is not so significant and positive qualities outweigh the balance in their favor. After completing the preparatory phase, you can quickly lay the tile and enjoy the beautiful floor.

Quartz tile properties

Thanks to the sand included in the quartz vinyl tile, it is resistant to deformations from temperatures and moisture. Even after several years, the size of the tiles will remain the same and the floors will be strong. This material is allowed to be used in rooms with a temperature range from -30 to +60. This greatly expands the range of application of quartz vinyl tiles from living rooms to production shops. In addition to such properties as strength and safety, this tile is easy to use. It can be laid on an old covering or a concrete screed. The only condition is the absence of dust on the surface for installation, tiles can be glued to the floor unevenly. This floor covering has good physical characteristics.

Quartz vinyl tile finefloor

Acquiring floor coverings, we intuitively give preference to well-known brands that are on the market for more than one year. For example, a floor covering from the Belgian manufacturer FineFloor. This is a tile consisting of many layers, which are additionally reinforced with fiberglass, which gives the material excellent strength. The composition of the tile is absolutely natural and does not contain phenolic compounds, i.e. is safe for the human body.

FineFloor's tile consists of:

• shredded river sand;
• crushed shell rock;
• vinyl.

The number of the first two components reaches 70% of the main mass of the product. Thanks to its natural composition, this tile can be used not only in living quarters, but also in hospitals and food industries.

Quartz vinyl tile from this manufacturer is unique in its structure and consists of nine layers:

1. It is processed by ultraviolet rays, which contributes to resistance to burning out.
2. Polyurethane coating gives additional strength and protects the material from staining.
3. Protective polyvinyl chloride layer that prevents the development of unfavorable microflora on the surface of the tile and gives it different textures, thanks to embossing.
4. Decorative layer of vinyl, it is he who gives the tile the appearance of this or that material.
5. Fiber-optic layer provides maximum reflection of light from the surface of the coating, which gives it a more natural look.
6. The glass fiber reinforcement layer gives the material flexibility and tensile strength.
7. The basic quartz vinyl layer carries all the load and ensures the accuracy of the tile sizes.
8. The reinforcing canvas of fiberglass provides additional strength and flexibility to the coating.
9. The embossed vinyl layer absorbs vibration and shock loading.

Thanks to its natural composition and multi-layer structure, finefloor tiles have a number of undeniable advantages:

• safety for human health;
• resistance to chemicals;
• does not conduct or accumulate electricity;
• ease of maintenance;
• resistance to mechanical damage;
• does not shrink when the temperature in the room fluctuates, etc.

Thanks to the above qualities, you can trust the Belgian manufacturer to choose this tile for your home.

Glue for quartz vinyl tile

Mount the quartz tile can be on the glue. Most models of this coating have an adhesive basis, but it is desirable to plant them on the glue. For this purpose, a special compound for PVC coatings is suitable.

The adhesive for these coatings can be divided into two types:

1. adhesive for vinyl floor tiles;
2. water-based formulation.

Which glue to choose depends entirely on the operating conditions. For residential premises, the water-based composition is perfect. it is more ecological and safe for human health. On average, the glue consumption is 250-350 g per square meter, while the price for 4 kg of packaging is an average of 1000 rubles. The main thing to observe the precautionary measures and do everything neatly, then you will get a strong and beautiful floor.

Flooring with quartz vinyl tile

You decided to lay out the floors of quartz with vinyl tiles for this it is not necessary to hire workers, you can handle it on your own.

The following tools may be needed to install the cover:

1. ruler;
2. roulette;
3. spatula with tooth sizes of 2 mm;
4. construction knife;
5. pencil;
6. roller for material rolling.

Having prepared all the tools, it is necessary to tackle the basis for the floor, i.e. clean from dust, stains from paint, solvent, etc. After that, wash well and allow to dry completely. If the laying is done on a wooden flooring or from thick plywood, it is necessary to secure everything securely so that the ground does not walk. The most ideal coating for laying quartz vinyl tiles is a screed made of a self-leveling compound.

Let's consider in more detail the stages of laying:

To start, you need to   clean the plane  on which a quartz vinyl tile is to be laid.

If the concrete surface is necessary:

• remove garbage, traces of paint, dust;
• level the surface with mixtures;
• shpatlujem cracks, excavations if any;
• primed the surface and let it dry.

If the floor is covered with plywood or OSB sheets it is necessary:

• sand the surface to remove unevenness at the joints of the sheets;
• remove chips and dust;
• if there are cracks they must be shpatlyem.

After that you can go to floor marking. It is divided into four parts. Do this in the following way, find the center of two opposite walls and connect these points with a straight line (you can use a coated cord). Also enter the remaining walls. Now when laying the cover it is necessary to focus on the resulting squares.

Installation of tiles.

Stacking can be carried out in two ways:

1. on the glue;
2. with a lock connection.

In the second case, the laying of the coating is similar to the installation of a laminate. And the tiles are connected only with each other. The first option is the most common.

We will consider it in more detail:

1. on the surface of the floor we apply glue fan-shaped movements;
2. we begin to lay the material from the square most distant from the door;
3. apply the adhesive with a spatula with a tooth size of 1-2 mm;
4. let it stand for about 10 minutes, so that it gains adhesion properties;
5. begin to lay the cover from the angle of the selected square along the marked line;
6. after stacking each tile is rolled with a roller in the direction from the center to the edges, this will allow it to stick better.

Lay tiles tightly to each other and the walls, no compensation joints do not need. If it is necessary to cut off a piece of tile, then on the front side an incision depth of half the thickness of the coating is made. Then it is bent along this line and cut off.
  The last part is the preparation of quartz vinyl cover to use. To do this, you need to carefully inspect the floor and remove excess glue. This can be done with a soft cloth dampened in alcohol. Walk on the cover can be done immediately, and it is desirable to install furniture not earlier than in a day. To arrange wet cleaning, do not rush, it is allowed after five days from the moment of laying the cover. Following these items, you can independently lay on the floor quartz vinyl tile, and get an excellent and aesthetically attractive coating.

  This article tells about quartz vinyl tile, its composition and properties. Descriptions of material from the Belgian manufacturer are given. Also, the main stages of the installation of this coating are described. Using the advice of the article, you can choose and independently produce the tiling. As a result, received a high-quality and durable coating. Successful work.