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Knowing how to lay flooring can help many people who want to renovate an environment, so knowing what to do is very important for the service to be perfect, so follow our tips to make your new floor look wonderful.
What it takes to lay flooring: 6 tips from an engineer
A poorly laid floor can cause water to accumulate in your environment, and can even cause accidents. Thus, we consulted with Civil Engineer Rodrigo Cruz, for tips on how to lay flooring. Check it out:
See_also: Sideboard for living room: 70 elegant models for decoration- Choose the floor according to use: Cruz says that the floor must be chosen according to the area where it will be placed, i.e. if it will be indoors or outdoors, and if it will be wet or dry, and also if it will be floor or wall.
- Attention to the mortar: Use adhesive mortar that is appropriate for the location where the floor will be laid.
- Suitable spacers: Use spacers appropriate for the type of floor.
- Adequate amount: The engineer warns that it is important to buy the correct amount of flooring. This is because, if it is necessary to make another purchase, there may be a difference in coloration.
- Buy too much: Considering material losses, Cruz recommends always buying 10% more than the area to be covered. In addition, if the laying is diagonal, Cruz indicates buying 15% more than the area to be laid.
- Talk to your architect or engineer: If possible, ask your architect or engineer for a floor or wall layout plan according to the dimensions of the chosen floor.
The tips given by engineer Rodrigo Cruz can help when laying floors, and Cruz also affirms that a reliable professional is ideal for the job, since floors are an "expensive material and there can be no waste due to errors in execution," says the engineer.
How to lay flooring
After the expert's tips, how about putting your hand to the work? Or rather, on the floor. This way, we have separated 10 videos to help you do this job. So, check out our selection of videos:
How to lay floors with mortar
A well-prepared mortar is essential for the floor's finish. Therefore, Ronaldo Araújo explains how to prepare the mortar and how to lay floors using this product.
How to lay ceramic tile floors
Paloma Cipriano explains how to lay a ceramic floor, and she also gives tips on what to do when laying a new floor. In this video, the floor is laid in a bathroom, so not just any mortar can be used, so Cipriano also gives tips on how to proceed in this situation.
Floor on Floor Tips
Floor over floor is a cheaper and less messy solution. However, there are some points that must be taken into consideration. In this way, Ralph Dias explains in which cases you should reconsider whether it is worthwhile to put floor over floor.
Backyard Tiles and More Tips
To lay a floor in your backyard you have to take a few things into consideration. For example, whether the floor is slip-resistant. In addition, you have to make the right choice of mortar. This is because the mortar must be resistant to changes in temperature and humidity.
How to lay a floor out of square
Leaving a floor fillet is an unwanted thing, that is, when there is a small piece of flooring next to the wall of the room. So, to prevent this from happening, Raphael Madeira gives tips on how to lay flooring in a room that is out of square.
How to lay ceramic tiles on the wall
Laying ceramic floor tiles on the wall is not a difficult task. In this video from Fernando's Tips channel, you will see everything that is needed for the ceramic floor to be well laid on the wall. In addition, the video also gives tips on how to apply the grout and make cutouts for taps and the like.
How to lay sidewalk flooring
The sidewalk floor must follow a few rules. For example, it must be slip-resistant, for everyone's safety. In this way, the channel Building Renovation Repair gives tips on how to make the perfect sidewalk floor. In addition, Thiago also explains what to do before laying the floor on the sidewalk.
How to lay porcelain floor tiles
Porcelain tiles are beautiful, but they must be laid well, which is why JR Construction teaches how to do it, and Josias gives foolproof tips on how to align the porcelain tiles so that there is no height difference between each piece.
See_also: Amarillis or lily of the valley, the tropical flower that will make your neighbor jealousAfter so many tips on how to get flooring done without a headache, it's time to go for the renovation. For example, you can start by renovating a small room, so how about choosing a bathroom tile and start the renovation?
