By sunny In the decoration process, drain tile paving seems to be an insignificant detail, but hidden many doorways. It not only directly affects the drainage efficiency of the bathroom, balcony and other areas, but also to enhance the overall value of the space is key. Are you curious about how to make the drain tile area both practical and beautiful? This issue, we will come together to unlock the drain tile paving ‘hidden play’!
First, drainage tile paving modelling big reveal
Drain tile paving a variety of shapes, common six kinds. Each shape has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, here we come to understand in detail.
back to zigzag
The zigzag shape is a popular choice for drain tile paving. During construction, the slope is accurately set aside so that the drain tile steadily occupies the lowest point in the area. Water flow will quickly converge along the ring groove around, drainage efficiency is very high, not easy to accumulate water.
Its sharp geometric lines with simple paving levels fit seamlessly with modern minimalist style. Not only can create an invisible water guide system, but also can inject a sense of sophistication into the space, practical and value both. Moreover, because of the back of the word-shaped paving is more common, the construction difficulty is not high, under normal circumstances, the master can do a good job.
cyclone
Cyclone-shaped paving is the drain tile around the tiles cut into a cyclone windmill shape, to create a low middle, surrounded by high three-dimensional water structure. Water flow as being sucked into the vortex as fast as the convergence of the water, drainage efficiency is called ‘the strongest on the surface’.
Its unique rotating lines have their own visual impact, but there are also small challenges behind the coexistence of face value and strength. Complex cutting process coupled with multi-layer collage, very test the skills of master tilers. Not only time-consuming and costly bricks (cutting a high attrition rate), and layers of lines for small homes or minimalist style may be slightly cumbersome.
Hidden
Hidden paving through the drainage tile surface carefully create inlaid tile grooves, the floor tiles precisely cut and polished into a suitable square, tightly embedded in them, so that the drainage tile is perfectly invisible in the texture of the floor tiles, and the ground into one. This minimalist to almost ‘disappear’ design, perfectly suited to the minimalist style, wabi-sabi style and other decorative styles, so that the entire space is pure and advanced.
However, there are also trade-offs behind ‘value first’. Compared with traditional drainage tiles, the hidden design increases the complexity of the drainage path due to tile splicing, and the drainage speed may be slightly inferior. It is more suitable for the drainage needs are not too demanding, the pursuit of space integrity and visual stunning sense of homeowners.
Long strip
In the shower with long strip drainage tile, long lines can instantly enhance the sense of space. The large drainage outlet has its own aura, is the bathroom of the ‘value of the bearer’. Its minimalist design and modern style, industrial style decoration is perfectly adapted to the bathroom space can instantly pull full tone.
However, the gorgeous appearance also hides a ‘small trouble’. Due to the long drainage tile can not do like the traditional drainage tile slope, water flow convergence efficiency greatly reduced, drainage speed is inevitably limited. More headaches is that the wide gap is very easy to become hair, debris ‘gathering place’, is hiding dirt ‘disaster area’. If you want to maintain efficient drainage, you have to clean it frequently, which is suitable for the diligent and exquisite homeowners who pursue a sense of design.
Mouldless
No modelling drainage tile main ‘Buddhist minimalist’, no complex cutting and splicing, floor tiles natural spread. Simply look at the face value, can indeed create a sense of clean space. But this ‘spontaneity’ hides a fatal short board – drainage tile location is not the lowest point of the ground, the water can not smoothly to drainage tile convergence, but the corner of the wall has become a water ‘disaster area’.
Over time, the humid corners are not only easy to breed mould, but also may lead to wall moisture, floor deformation and other issues. Unless you have excellent waterproof bathroom space and daily cleaning, otherwise it is not recommended to try easily, after all, practical is the first key to home decoration.
cross paving
Cross paving clever use of four tiles diagonal cut, precise enclosure of the cross cross geometric lines, the drainage tile stable embedded in the centre of the intersection. This way of paving so that the floor tiles and drainage tiles as one, sharp symmetry of the aesthetics of the face, easy to pinpoint the atmosphere of the minimalist style, instantly enhance the degree of sophistication of the space.
Four tiles naturally form four drainage slopes, water flow can quickly converge drainage tile, drainage efficiency online. However, to achieve the perfect effect of a tight fit, extremely test the cutting precision of the master tiler and paving craft. Remember to choose experienced masters to sit in the construction, in order to harvest the practical and face value of the results of the double full marks.
Second, drainage tile how to choose?
Drainage tile is small, but the role should not be underestimated. It shoulders the drainage, anti-odour, pest control and other important task, known as home ‘invisible guardian’. If the drainage tile is not well chosen, then the trouble can be a lot to go. Here we talk about how to choose the right drainage tile.
Material doorway deep, choose the right durable
Drainage tile material is diverse, common stainless steel, copper, zinc alloy and plastic. The choice of material is directly related to the service life and performance of the drainage tile. Among the many materials, copper is the best choice. It is extremely durable and can be used for a long time without rusting in a humid environment.
Copper drain tile surface can also be electroplated, such as chrome, nickel brushed, etc., not only a variety of styles, but also looks high-grade atmosphere, can enhance the entire home grade.
leak core is the key, choose the right anti-odour
Leakage core is the core of the drainage tile accessories, drainage tile body to play a supporting role, leakage core is to play the role of anti-odour and insect prevention and drainage. An excellent leakage core, must meet the requirements of durability, high drainage efficiency and anti-odour and pest control. Currently on the market, there are many styles of leakage core, common gravity seal, water seal and magnetic levitation and other forms.
Among them, the water seal is the most unselectable, its sealing effect must be achieved under the premise of water, otherwise it will not play the role of sealing, and the leakage core is easy to clog. Magnetic levitation leakage core looks advanced, the actual use of spring elastic seal, durability is not high. The best leak core is the T-shaped gravity seal, which no longer discharges water in a diagonal direction, but vertically downwards, draining faster and without washing water onto the mortar layer. Then with the counterweight block, you can maintain a good seal.
Third, drainage tile paving and purchase tips
Advance planning
Before the decoration, be sure to plan ahead of time the location and shape of the drainage tile paving. According to the size of the space, style and drainage needs to choose the appropriate drainage tile and paving.
Choose a professional master
Drainage tile paving is a great test of the master tiler’s skills. In order to ensure that the paving effect is both practical and beautiful, must choose experienced professional master construction.
Focus on details
In the paving process, pay attention to the details. For example, the gap between the drainage tiles and floor tiles should be uniform and flat; the slope of the drainage tiles should be reserved accurately. These details will directly affect the drainage efficiency and overall aesthetics.
Regular maintenance
Drainage tile in the use of the process requires regular maintenance. For example, regularly clean up debris and hair near the drain; check whether the leakage core is blocked or damaged. Only good regular maintenance can ensure the long-term use of drainage tile effect.
Fourth, conclusion
Drain tile paving is small, but the doorway is quite a lot. From the modelling selection to material selection, and then to the paving construction and maintenance, each link is crucial. Hopefully, through the sharing of this issue, you can have a more in-depth understanding of the paving and purchase of drain tile. In the decoration process, may wish to spend more effort in the drainage tile this ‘small details’, I believe that it will become your home decoration in the ‘pen’!