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Before wall & floor tile laying, the decoration master will ask the owner to prepare a large basin, and then fill it with water, and soak the ceramic tile in the water. Then, why should you wet the tiles before installing? And how long is it suitable for the ceramic tile to soak in water? Now read on the article to learn everything you need to know about tiles soaking.
Wet The Tiles Before Installing - Why Must Tiles Be Soaked In Water?
Why must ceramic tile be soaked in water? Because there are a lot of tiny space in ceramic tile’s interior, they all have certain water absorption. If you don’t soak tile in water or don't soak enough water and directly lay the tiles, the ceramic tile will absorb the moisture in the cement, so that there is a gap between the ceramic tile and the cement connection part, and the bonding is not firm, resulting in hollowing and tile falling off. Therefore, the ceramic tile must be soaked in water before use.
How To Soak Ceramic Tile In Water?
It is very important to prevent the problem of water after tile placement. It seems very simple to soak ceramic tile in water, but there are many places to pay attention to. Improper treatment will also cause problems.
- Water depth: The size and height of the basin should be enough to ensure that the water in the basin is higher than the height of the other ceramic tile. And when soaking tile in water, be sure to immerse all ceramic tiles in water.
- Ceramic tile placement: Put the ceramic tile into the water basin, pay attention to glaze up, ceramic face down. If the glaze is downward, the ceramic tile corner is easy to fall off due to collision. When the ceramic tile is pulled out from the basin after soaking in water, the glaze should also face upward. Because if the sharp corner of the glaze is on the ground, it is easy to knock off the porcelain. It is better to pack the cartons on the floor first, and place the tiles against the wall.
How Long Should Ceramic Tiles Be Soaked In Water?
Do you know how long ceramic tiles should be soaked in water? Due to the different water absorption of ceramic tiles, there is no specific standard. The higher the water absorption, the longer the soaking time. But must let ceramic tile "drink full"water, until no bubbles are observed in the water. In addition, according to the weather to determine. In rainy season, the time can be shorter because of wet weather. In summer, because the material is drier and it’s easy to evaporate water, it is necessary to extend the ceramic tile soaking time.
When Can You Install Ceramic Tile After Soaking In Water
After the ceramic floor tile/ceramic wall tile is "full of water", take it out and dry it. When there is no watermark on the surface of the ceramic tile, it can be installed. Because of some reasons, the ceramic tile can't be laid immediately after soaking in water. If it needs to be placed for several days, due to the long drying time, the moisture of the tile body will volatilize, so it needs to be soaked again before laying. If placed for a long time, it will lead to color difference and even cracking after laying, so you’d best lay the ceramic tile immediately after soaking in water.
