Laying quartz vinyl tiles. Laying PVC or quartz vinyl tiles on the floor: installation process and tools Glue for quartz vinyl tiles

Tell me, what type of quartz vinyl tile is SPC tile?

SPC material is the so-called stone-polymer composite, which many manufacturers and sellers call a type of interlocking quartz vinyl tile. In fact, there is little in common between them. Polymer composite - SPC tiles are rigid sheets of plastic with fairly fragile locking systems that do not bend at all during installation and can easily break if handled carelessly. For this reason, this flooring is much more demanding in preparing the base than interlocking quartz vinyl tiles 5mm thick. In this regard, some manufacturers glue a 2mm backing to the mounting side of SPC tiles to avoid problems with its hum and crackling (brittleness) during operation, thereby declaring a total tile thickness of up to 6mm, while in fact the thickness of the tile itself is about 3 .2 - 4 mm. With such a thickness of the tiles, given its fragility, problems arise with the locking connections - they often break even during transportation (when transported to transport companies). The locking system requires careful handling during installation. One wrong move can damage the lock. For this reason, dismantling this floor covering is problematic. Some sellers, faced with this problem, claim that partial breakdown of the locking system is not a defect and the tiles can be laid with such locks.
As for real reviews of the use of this polymer tile, consumers recognize its rigidity, relative to quartz vinyl coatings, without considering this its advantage. Wear resistance and tactile sensations also suffer due to this rigidity. There is no feeling of shock absorption underfoot even with the use of underlays. When laying quartz vinyl, there is no need to use a backing, but with SPC tiles it is simply necessary. Acoustic comfort suffers greatly due to rigidity. In order to find the right substrate for SPC tiles, you need to approach the matter wisely - not every substrate is suitable for installation. You need a dense - a certain cork or other substrate, but with high density. If you use a simple foam backing for laminate flooring, the locking system will quickly become unusable under the pressure of furniture and other local loads, and the tiles will heave at their joints.
Thus, summarizing the advantages of this material presented by Chinese manufacturers, we come to the conclusion that these, in comparison with interlocking quartz vinyl tiles, are rather disadvantages due to which this tile inferior in practicality, convenience, wear resistance. Quartz vinyl tiles are softer in operation (“more pleasant to the ears and feet”), do not require substrates, can be dismantled and laid in another place, thicker and warmer, easier to transport, not as slippery as this plastic. The wear resistance of quartz vinyl is higher due to its ability to withstand point impacts - the fall of heavy objects, which easily leave chips on SPC composite tiles.
Well, the most important thing is the environmental side of the issue. You need to think carefully before purchasing polymer-plastic composites from China, or supposedly Belgium, Germany, or Korea. Often, sellers and manufacturers themselves confuse consumers in this in order to hide the real place of production of this material, knowing that China has always been “famous” for cheap production from recycled materials with all the ensuing consequences...

Tell me how to apply the glue, do I need to prime the surface and what kind of glue is suitable for quartz vinyl tiles?

It is not necessary to prime the surface, just remove dust, clean with wet cleaning and let dry. The glue is applied with an A2 spatula with a fine tooth (we give such a spatula as a gift when purchasing tiles) directly onto the base or onto the base + tile (depending on the installation method and type of surface).
Quartz vinyl tiles are laid using contact adhesive or dispersion adhesive. Dispersive is more often used for all absorbent substrates. Contact is suitable for installation on both absorbent and non-absorbent substrates (linoleum, metal, tiles, painted surfaces, PVC coatings), vertical surfaces, ceilings.
When using dispersion adhesive, it is applied only to the base; in this case, there is no need to apply glue to the tiles.
When laying by contact method on vertical surfaces and the ceiling, we smear both the tile and the base, let the glue dry (about 20-30 minutes) and then glue it.
For contact adhesives (for gluing to walls, ceilings and non-absorbent substrates), we recommend KIILTO 2 PLUS (KIILTO TWO PLUS), for small volumes it is sold in 1.4 kg containers, for dispersion adhesives - for absorbent substrates - KIILTO PLUS. Supplied in containers 1.4; 4; 18kg.
Glue for household linoleum Not suitable for gluing quartz vinyl. Also, make sure that the instructions on the can itself state that it is suitable for installing quartz vinyl tiles. Many builders use adhesives that are not always suitable for installing these coatings, without going into the instructions for the purpose of the adhesive.

What can you say about the environmental friendliness of this material? I heard the opinion that these tiles are like industrial linoleum, they emit harmful substances and are recommended in well-ventilated areas ONLY... all sorts of passions have been said... but the same laminate is also not natural!!! soaked in all sorts of rubbish...

Quartz vinyl tiles were developed by Japanese specialists and produced in South Korea. Japanese and Korean companies pay paramount importance to the environmental safety of their products. Emission level harmful substances into the atmosphere allows you to use this design PVC floor tile in in public places, homes, children's, educational and medical institutions. The opinion about industrial linoleum is erroneous, since completely different technologies and materials are used in the production of this tile, in particular quartz sand, calcite, which are environmentally friendly clean materials, these components are connected with another main component - vinyl, which is inert material. IN given time A lot of items are made from it (water bottles, food containers and films, etc.) used in everyday life. At the same time, PVC tiles have both mandatory and voluntary examination certificates, which confirmed the absence of harmful emissions into the environment and the suitability of the tiles for use in preschools and other institutions.

Is it possible to use heated floors under quartz vinyl tiles?

Yes. When heated or cooled, the material is not subjected to temperature changes in size, due to its balanced structure and the presence of quartz sand in its composition.

Is it possible to glue tiles to the wall?

Yes, walls/ceilings can also be finished with quartz vinyl tiles, the only thing you need to do is use contact adhesives, for example KIILTO 2 PLUS glue, which is applied to both surfaces to be glued, wait a while (5-10 minutes) and press firmly against each other. It is allowed to apply glue only to the wall, depending on the type of surfaces on which installation is taking place. Some small areas can also be glued using Moment type glue. Avoid getting Moment adhesive on the front surface of the tile; if it gets in, remove it immediately!

How cold is quartz vinyl tile material? Does it need underfloor heating?

Quartz vinyl tiles have low thermal conductivity, due to this they do not transmit cold well from the base, and their surface acquires the temperature of your room. It is not necessary to install a warm floor underneath it; it is only needed if the room does not have heating and it will be used during the cold season ( country houses, balconies).

How is your tile different from self-adhesive tiles?

Quartz vinyl tiles are laid using a special adhesive for vinyl tiles, which ensures reliable adhesion of the tiles to the base; in addition, it is excellent waterproofing and does not collapse over time. Self-adhesive tiles have an adhesive base similar to double-sided tape, which loses its properties over time, is highly susceptible to temperature changes, and if the base is not sufficiently dust-free, the tiles simply will not stick. You also need to take into account that if you started laying the tiles incorrectly (there is a gap between the tiles), then you won’t be able to re-glue them, you need to either leave them as they are, which will not look aesthetically pleasing and during operation dirt will get into this gap, or tear it off tiles and glue new ones, because the adhesive layer on the old one will already be damaged, and you also need to take into account that during dismantling part of the base may come off, which will entail additional labor costs for leveling the base. Unlike self-adhesive tiles, when laying Quartz vinyl tiles, glue is applied to the base and allows you to adjust the position of the tile, moving it in the desired direction, without losing the strength of the base and the quality of the tile.
In addition, Quartz Vinyl tiles contain crushed particles of superhard materials. natural minerals silicon carbide, corundum and quartz, which guarantees dimensional stability, provides excellent absorbent and springing properties, and provides special comfort when walking. Well, on top of everything else, Quartz vinyl tiles have a minimum wear resistance class of 34, in contrast to self-adhesive tiles, which have a wear resistance class of 22. Please also note that the “self-adhesive” has a total thickness of about 2 mm (together with the adhesive layer), is thin, requires more careful preparation of the base, and when laid on concrete it will be a rather hard floor. Currently, all self-adhesive tiles are supplied from China under the guise of Belgian ones, and what distinguishes Chinese tiles from quality ones is their smell. And of course there is no quartz sand there.

Tell me, is it possible to lay tiles on a concrete floor? The apartment is new, renovated by developers, now there is linoleum on the floor, the floors seem to be smooth.

If by concrete floor you mean a concrete screed, then you cannot lay it on it! This base is not strong and also not level enough. This base needs to be filled with a finishing floor leveler, wait for it to dry and glue the quartz vinyl tiles.

Tell me, what are your tiles laid on, what are the requirements for the base?

Good afternoon, PVC quartz vinyl tiles can be laid on any flat, strong and smooth base. It could be finishing leveler, poured onto an existing concrete floor or plywood, gypsum fiber board or OSB board with putty (applied acrylic putty on wood) with recessed screws and putty joints of sheets around the perimeter. It should be noted that old coatings, such as loose linoleum and laminate, are not strong enough bases.

I always considered such tiles to be an ordinary subspecies of linoleum, but I see this as a rather interesting material. I'm going to do some minor renovations in the kitchen and toilet, maybe I'll install PVC tiles. What will happen if water gets on it?

Quartz vinyl tiles are absolutely inert to water, that is, they are not afraid of moisture getting on the coating; moreover, in the event of flooding, they will serve as a kind of waterproofing layer and will not allow water to pass through. Within reason, of course.

We looked at Tarkett PVC tiles in the store and didn’t understand the differences between them and cut linoleum, what is the difference, please explain?

In the modern market, PVC tiles have come to be called all vinyl tiles, but in fact they are different and not all PVC tiles are Quartz vinyl. This is absolutely different materials, both in composition, production technology, appearance and performance characteristics. Including tactile sensations - quartz vinyl tiles are difficult to distinguish from wood by touch, which cannot be said about cheaper analogues.

You say that your tiles have high wear resistance, but you can pierce them with a sharp object anyway, what should you do in this case? Are there any mastics for repair?

One of the advantages of our tiles is their maintainability. If the tile is damaged during use, it can be replaced locally. To do this, the damaged tile is carefully heated with a hair dryer, carefully “picked” with a knife at the seam and cut out. After this, the base is cleaned of glue residues and tiles from the repair stock are glued in (it is better to take tiles with a reserve).

How long does it take to walk on glued PVC tiles?

The time the floor is ready for active use depends on the room temperature. Under normal conditions room temperature And making the right choice glue for the base - after 18 hours you can carefully move on the floor, not forgetting that the glue has not yet “set” enough; final drying of the adhesive compositions occurs within 72 hours from the moment of installation. Then you can arrange the furniture.

There are interlocking PVC tiles, is it more convenient? And we also saw in a program about repairs a tile with an adhesive edge, glued overlapping edge to edge. What is this?

Interlocking PVC tiles (PVC tiles with the CLICK system) are increasingly being produced with a thickness of 3-4mm, which is only 1-1.5mm thicker than regular tiles (glued to the base using glue for PVC coatings), while it is just as flexible, and therefore it needs absolutely the same level, dry, clean base as under the adhesive one. The lock on such a tile, if of course you can call it a lock, is a “tongue-and-groove branch” made of PVC about 0.3-0.5 mm thick. If the covering is laid on an uneven base, then this “lock” will not withstand the normal load to which the floor covering is subjected - the locks will bend, tear over time and the tiles will corrode. The seam will be exposed. Over time, moisture, dust, and dirt will get into unglued seams, which will continue to “grow” the resulting gap. Also to significant shortcomings it is necessary to take into account the lack of repairability of the coating, because it cannot be cut out (one damaged tile) and inserted, as is the case with glued PVC tiles. You will have to disassemble the entire floor (similar to repairing a laminate), and the second high-quality styling, considering appearance“locks” probably won’t work. The same aspects of operation and installation can be applied to tiles with so-called adhesive tapes around the perimeter. Not even the strongest double-sided tape will withstand the mechanical and temperature influences to which any floor covering is exposed, and will also not withstand moisture, which will always penetrate inside this structure and destroy it. Nothing at this time can qualitatively replace the layer adhesive composition which provides strong adhesion to the base. The base must be level in any case. Saving on foundation preparation in order to purchase expensive castle covering, or coverings with adhesive tape around the edges - will not give the desired economic effect. We advise you not to skimp on preparing the base, to buy an appropriate floor covering, the operation of which has been proven over the years at many facilities, and to glue it to the base, so that later you won’t feel bad for the unprepared base, and for spending significantly more money on purchasing a covering that was initially captivating its ease of installation, beautiful advertising. Well, if you still don’t want to “mess around” with glue, and are ready to spend money on an interlocking one, then choose a tile with a thickness of at least 4.3 mm (it has a stronger interlocking connection), and a length of no more than one meter ( optimal size For interlocking tiles, in which there is no shrinkage along the length, as often happens with large longitudinal dimensions - the end connection diverges, dirt gets there). Also pay attention to the size of the tiles - many manufacturers general indicator length and width add 2-3 mm of the lock, but in fact it is not a useful area, and for decent volumes the buyer pays “for air”, as a result there are not enough tiles, because no one takes these millimeters into account, but in fact they turn into square meters, hidden in locking connections. Require the calculation of the “usable area”, without taking into account the interlocking connections!

What is more profitable to lay - linoleum or quartz vinyl tiles?

What do we have when purchasing linoleum? It is inexpensive and easier to lay (which is not always the case, by the way). This is where its advantages probably end, because when purchasing linoleum, we are faced with problems that do not exist with quartz vinyl tiles: dents from furniture and high-heeled shoes remain on it (this topic does not particularly concern people until the moment they purchase a new one). furniture, or decided to change the decor in the house), linoleum is slippery, wear-resistant commercial linoleums have a “non-home-office” appearance. Linoleum is more difficult to transport; linoleum does not convey the texture of wood, as is the case with quartz vinyl tiles, and linoleum, which resembles a wooden surface with a porous surface, is very difficult to care for, dirt gets clogged into the pores, and cleaning them is very problematic; linoleum is not repairable (the patches are visible and do not restore the previous appearance). The appearance of linoleums also leaves much to be desired. There is no feeling of a solid floor. Therefore, if we consider in more detail the costs of operating the floor covering in the long term (for a long time), then it will definitely be more profitable and wiser to purchase and glue quartz vinyl tiles one-time than instead to buy and re-lay linoleum twice, removing all the furniture from the rooms, and having other related problems.

Now there are PVC tiles with a thickness of 3 mm and with protective layer 0.7mm, only it is Russian, not Korean. Does it have better characteristics?

Since PVC tiles began to have a thickness of 3mm and a protective layer of 0.7mm, this did not add significant changes to its structure from the previous 2mm thickness. There is no quartz sand or other super hard minerals present in quartz vinyl. It is these components that provide the tile with density and hardness. In turn, density and hardness ensure that the tile will not be subject to stretching, shrinkage, changes in its linear dimensions during operation, and will not sag (press through) under the influence of heels and furniture legs, and, therefore, the load on the protective layer will be minimal, and it will last longer in the end. In the case of just PVC tiles with a large protective layer, it’s the same as putting a hero’s helmet on a thin hero, will the hero withstand the blow... If there is no dense base under the helmet? In this floor covering All indicators play a role, and not just the size of the upper protective layer. After all, commercial linoleum with a protective layer of 0.7 mm has already been invented, but over time, “paths” still appear on it in places where people constantly walk. This is a soft material. Here are the main differences. Ask for the tiles, touch them, compare them, and make sure.

There are many options for finishing the floor surface. One of the recently emerging materials is vinyl facing plates or their improved version - quartz vinyl, where the polymer structure is supplemented and reinforced with fine quartz sand. Laying PVC tiles is not a difficult process from the point of view of a professional. If you want to tile the floor yourself, you can’t do without knowing some of the nuances.

Features of polymer tiles

In order to experience a minimum of difficulties when laying PVC tiles on the floor, it is important to understand the specifics of this type of coating. The material is polymeric and multilayered. Front side The plates are covered with a durable transparent polyurethane film, which gives the material wear resistance, and therefore durability. Further down, the structure of the synthetic cladding is as follows:

decorative layer responsible for the formation of pattern and texture;
load-bearing base consisting of polyvinyl chloride and quartz sand;
a stabilizing layer formed by fiberglass, giving the plates a constant geometry and dimensions;
mounting vinyl base.

Despite its synthetic nature, quartz vinyl cladding very naturally conveys the appearance of various natural materials, which are often wood, ceramics, wild stone. Vinyl floor covering is not afraid of wet cleaning, exposure household chemicals. The moisture resistance of polymer finishing plates allows them to be used for cladding not only in ordinary rooms, but also in the kitchen, bathroom and toilet. The advantage of the material, making it competitive with laminate and floor tiles, is elasticity and resilience. Quartz vinyl is much more tactile and dampens sounds well thanks to its porous, multilayer structure.

Vinyl tiles are often compared to high-quality linoleum. Polymer plates really resemble linoleum coating in many technical parameters.

The advantages of quartzvinyl are obvious:

much more convenient to transport and climb to floors;
much less waste, especially in rooms of non-standard geometry;
laying PVC tiles on the floor is not very difficult, either floating or glue method.

The only disadvantage of the material in question is its cost, which approximately corresponds to commercial-grade linoleum. But the advantages of quartz vinyl plates outweigh this disadvantage of polymer cladding in the eyes of many consumers.

Differences in PVC tiles by installation method

Manufacturers have provided two main methods for laying quartz vinyl tiles on a mounting base:

adhesive;
floating (castle).

The first technology involves gluing each element of the polymer cladding to the base of the floor. You can glue the finishing plates using a special adhesive for quartz vinyl tiles. Some manufacturers make the task easier by applying a sticky substance to the back surface facing material and making vinyl tiles self-adhesive.

Laying finishing floor plates using the floating method is possible if the tiles are equipped with joint locks. More often, quartz vinyl is found with adhesive locks, less often - with latches, like those used to join parquet board or laminate.

Requirements for the subfloor

More often, the mounting base for laying synthetic plates is a properly prepared screed made of cement-containing materials, which can be:

concrete;
self-prepared cement-sand mortars;
ready-to-pack mixtures for screeding (levelers);
self-leveling solutions.

Whatever building material is used to level the floor base, the result must be a surface that meets the following requirements:

strength and integrity (the presence of large cracks and peeling fragments is excluded);
flatness (surface curvature should not exceed 2-3 mm per 2 linear meters);
absence from work surface solid particles that can damage the material during further use (careful cleaning must be carried out);
sufficient adhesion with moderate ability to absorb moisture, which is especially important when PVC installation- tiles using the adhesive method (achieved by treating the cement screed with a priming solution);
moderate humidity (after pouring the screed or repairing it, you need to let the material dry).

You can check whether the cement screed has dried sufficiently in this way. A piece of plastic film is placed on the surface and pressed along the edges. If at room temperature after 3 hours condensation is detected under the film, the base of the floor has not dried enough.

It is better not to use any forced drying of the screed. This will dramatically reduce the strength of the floor base and can lead to peeling and cracking.

Laying PVC tiles on plywood or pressed particle boards(OSB) is used less frequently. Plates are usually used to level existing wooden floors, or plywood is mounted over joists, creating a surface for laying polymer facing tiles. To plywood installation basis Almost the same requirements are imposed as for cement screed. It should be smooth, without sharp changes. The seams between sheets of plywood or OSB must be puttied before laying PVC tiles using the floating method or gluing them. When laying on glue, the dried putty is primed. Rest of surface slab material does not require primer treatment - the surface of OSB and plywood boards meets the necessary requirements in terms of moisture absorption and adhesion.

You will learn how to glue PVC tiles to the floor a little later. Now let’s talk about what is needed for a successful installation process.

Preparing tools and purchasing materials

For PVC laying or quartz vinyl tiles using glue, you will need general construction and special tools. From the usual tools the following will be useful:

construction tape (meter);
knife with replaceable blades;
drill with a spiral mixer attachment;
two spatulas (wide and narrow);
construction square;
rubber tamping hammer.

Special tools are a notched plastic spatula and a pressure roller. A regular trowel-comb, used when laying tiles, will not work in our case, since the formed layer of glue will be redundant. The point is not that there will be an overconsumption of glue for quartz vinyl tiles, the price of which is 6-10 dollars per kilogram. Simply gluing polyvinyl chloride tiles onto a thick adhesive layer will be problematic, so you need special tool with small triangular teeth.

The second specialized tool is a metal roller for uniformly pressing the polymer plates to the mounting base. The weight of such a tool is about 50 kg and professionals prefer to “tamp” vinyl tiles to the floor with just such a roller. You can replace the heavy metal roller with the usual one used for wallpapering, but then you will have to spend a lot of physical energy, forcefully pressing the roller to the floor when rolling each quartz vinyl tile.

Of the materials that will be needed in the work, you need the polymer tile itself and glue for its installation. Before purchasing what you need, you need to correctly calculate the amount of both. There will be no problems with glue - on each package (hermetically sealed plastic buckets of various sizes), the manufacturer indicates the average consumption per m2. You just need to know the floor area in the room to determine the required amount of glue.

The number of tiles is a little more difficult to calculate. You need to initially imagine how the installation will be done (along or across the floor). Knowing the width and length of the room, the required number of cladding units is calculated. The width of the room is divided by the width of the plates, the length of the room by the length of the tiles. Niches under heating radiators and entries into doorways are taken into account.

There is no need to make a large supply when purchasing quartz vinyl, since the plates are laid with a minimum amount of material waste.

Having calculated and purchased the required amount of material, and having the necessary tools at hand, it’s time to find out how PVC tiles are usually glued to the floor.

The process of installing quartz vinyl with glue

After preparing the base, you can begin installation work, which are absolutely no different when laid on cement screed and plywood. First, the surface is marked for laying the first row, which is usually done from the far wall to the entrance to the room. Sometimes, if the floor geometry is complex or irregular, tiles have to be laid from the middle of the room. In this case, the center must be determined by cutting off the diagonals and finding the point of their intersection. It is convenient to lay square plates from the middle of the floor - this way they will find symmetry on their own. It is more convenient to start laying oblong tiles from the wall. If necessary, the covering plates of the first row are cut along their long size so as not to appear as a too narrow strip to the opposite wall.

Square polymer tiles They preferably lay the seam into the seam, that is, like ordinary tiles. Rectangular plates are easier and more economical to lay like laminate (laying a row begins with a whole fragment, the next strip of covering starts with a cut piece). The plates are glued end-to-end to form a minimal seam between adjacent tiles. The master’s task is to join the individual facing elements as tightly as possible, while gluing them securely, especially in the places where the plates join, where they most often come off during the operation of the coating.

This is how you should glue the tiles to the floor.

The adhesive mass (before use must be thoroughly mixed with a construction mixer) is distributed over the surface of the screed or plywood base slightly wider than the element to be glued.
Using a plastic spatula, a uniform layer of adhesive is formed. After applying some types of glue, you need to let it sit for up to 10 minutes (carefully read the manufacturer's recommendations).
The plate is placed close to the adjacent, already laid tiles and pressed against the floor over its entire area.
After the initial installation of the tile on the adhesive, it must first be gently tapped with a mallet (rubber hammer), then rolled with a pressure roller. As a result, glue squeezed out from under the plate may appear in the seams, which is immediately removed with a damp cloth or sponge.

If the tiles are self-adhesive, then the task is easier. It is necessary to remove the film protecting the adhesive layer from the back surface of the plates and glue the tiles to the floor base. It is necessary to roll self-adhesive tiles with a roller.

Laying quartz vinyl tiles and PVC plates involves cutting them near the walls to the required size. Cutting polymer material simply - using a construction knife. After measurements, a mark is made on the front surface of the tile with a pencil or marker. The construction square is combined with the mark, forming a perpendicular to the length of the facing element. An incision is made along the ruler with moderate pressure using a knife blade, after which the plate is bent and broken. It is not recommended to use a grinder for cutting tiles - the material melts when heated, and the smell is not the most pleasant.

Using the floating method, quartz vinyl tiles are laid quite simply. Adjacent elements are joined using adhesive locks that protrude beyond the plates themselves on two adjacent sides. It is enough to remove from the locking connections protective film and very quickly join adjacent tiles, making them a single floor covering.

There are many types of tile adhesive. Taking into account the type of work being carried out, the base on top of which the cladding will be attached, the material with which the coating will be made, tile adhesive is selected. For example, if when working on interior decoration vinyl briquettes are used in the premises, then a special connecting mixture must be selected.

This type of flooring will need vinyl tile adhesive. Decoration can be carried out outdoors (decoration of building facades) or interior (decoration of premises). To carry out work outdoors, the binding component must be moisture-resistant, heat-resistant (as with low temperatures, and at high). When carrying out interior renovations, it is also necessary to take into account the purpose of the room; moisture-resistant glue may also be required.

Adhesive for PVC tiles (click to enlarge)

PVC surfaces are in no way inferior to other types of tiles; rather, they are superior to all other surfaces. Due to their plasticity, lightness, compactness, polyvinyl chloride slabs are simple, more convenient than others, environmentally friendly, have high level wear resistance. It is permissible to use cladding not only on top of the floor, but it is also possible to decorate walls.

Quartz vinyl slabs can be used even when laying heated floors.

Polyvinyl chloride coatings are divided into many varieties according to different characteristics.

For example, according to the production method, polyvinyl chloride surfaces are divided into:

pressed - produced using special plasticizers, in order to improve quality, the entire composition is compressed;
quartz vinyl – this coating is made using natural quartz as a base.
Types of PVC coatings (click to enlarge)
Types of tile adhesive
Tile adhesive differs according to many criteria, but first it is distinguished by the form of production.

With such an abundance of glue, it is difficult to choose the right mixture. You will need glue special for PVC tiles to connect the vinyl covering. What kind of adhesive should be used for vinyl tiles? Do you need separate adhesive for quartz vinyl tiles?
What is special about the adhesive suitable for PVC boards?
The connecting composition is truly special, it has many differences:
- withstands low temperatures;
- stable in humid environments;
- provides reliable adhesion of the cladding and the base;
- withstands elevated temperatures, which allows it to be used with underfloor heating systems.
Remember! To choose the right adhesive mixture, you need to pay attention to some circumstances:
- the purpose of the premises being designed should be taken into account;
- pay attention to the material from which the base for covering is made;
- determine, take into account temperature regime, humidity level;
- take into account the load that will further affect the coating in the future.
Watch the video to find out more:
Only by clearly understanding what material is used and for what purpose, in what room, under what conditions the connection will be made, only then selecting the right glue will not cause you any difficulties, and the process itself will be completed successfully. Based on this, there are several types of glue when installing PVC coverings.
Types of glue suitable for PVC tiles
The binder component suitable for polyvinyl chloride cladding is divided into several types, based on the constituent components and its purpose.
Each type of glue has a complex composition, individual characteristics, and methods of use. The question arises, how to glue PVC tiles to the floor.
Installation features
Lay vinyl tiles on the floor without using glue, like laminate. There are also self-adhesive tiles, which do not require special care, you just need to remove the adhesive tape. The installation process of other types of polyvinyl chloride coatings has several features.
- before gluing the slabs, you need to clean the base from debris, dust, and level it;
- the slabs must be glued to the base, starting from the center of the surface to be glued;
- laying out the slabs can be done like laying out a laminate, one after another or according to the pyramid principle;
- prepare an adhesive solution; to mix the composition, it is better to use a construction mixer;
- To apply the paste you will need a notched spatula;
- excess adhesive should be removed immediately with a damp cloth, since dried excess will be difficult to remove;
- mounted tile briquettes must be tapped with a rubber hammer and rolled with a roller to ensure better adhesion to the base;
- You can use the pasted surface only after a minimum of 24 hours, a maximum of 48 hours.
From the video you will learn all the necessary information:
Perhaps experienced craftsmen know the intricacies of the process of laying this type of covering, but not everyone has such information, so novice craftsmen need to know about some points that arise during the installation process.
- before gluing PVC boards on top concrete base, you need to check it for condensation. You can attach the oilcloth to the base with tape and leave it overnight. If condensation has accumulated, the base must be dried;
- It’s worth thinking through the laying principle in advance, sketching out a diagram, especially when laying in diamond shapes;
- you should work quickly, because the adhesive dries quickly;
- If it is necessary to cut off part of the cladding, it is better to do this after attaching the whole briquette.
PVC briquettes are durable, have an attractive appearance, are easy to install, and therefore are quite relevant. The floor can be laid out of vinyl material according to the design idea, using several shades or textures of the material. Such covering requires a special adhesive composition, thanks to which it will last long years. For example: a two-component or thermally activated component may be suitable for quartz vinyl tiles - this material is used more often for heated floors.
When choosing a connecting compound, you should not be guided by well-known manufacturers or high price. Suitable glue you can choose only by knowing what material will be used and what type of work it requires. In order for the process to end with a good result, you need to take into account some installation features and work with glue correctly, according to the instructions.
Important! The adhesive liquid must be used very carefully: some types set instantly, therefore, it will not be possible to correct any errors that occur.

Compared to the installation of other types of cladding, the connection process PVC boards quite simple and enjoyable. Thanks to the abundance of adhesive composition, PVC tiles can be connected in almost any room.
Good luck with your selection and easy installation!

For high-quality indoor flooring, in addition to choosing DeART tiles, you also need to select the appropriate adhesive for installing quartz vinyl tiles. DeART FLOOR recommends using special adhesive compositions from the joint Russian-Finnish concern KIILTO for installing adhesive quartz vinyl tiles.

To determine the appropriate adhesive composition, you need to determine the type of base on which the quartz vinyl tiles will be mounted.

Bases can be either absorbent or non-absorbent.

Absorbent substrates are defined as surfaces capable of absorbing water. These include:

concrete, cement-sand screeds;
plywood;
OSB, OSB (OSB) boards - oriented strand board;
Chipboard - particle board;
Fiberboard – fibreboard;
GVL – gypsum fiber sheet;
GKL – plasterboard sheet.

KIILTO PLUS adhesive is ideal for these types of surfaces.

Non-absorbent bases include:

painted surfaces;
metal surfaces;
ceramic tile, porcelain stoneware;
linoleum, other PVC coverings;
mosaic floors (terrazo);
laminate;
plastic compounds (plastic coatings);
fiber concrete;
rubber;
table tops and furniture fronts

For these bases, use KIILTO 2 PLUS glue (KIILTO 2 PLUS)

Supplied in containers of 1.4; 4 and 18 kg.

Quality in harmony with the environment

The Kiilto company strives for harmony of functionality and environmental issues when solving problems posed by our consumers.
In 1993, the Finnish Standardization Union (SFS) confirmed the high level of Kiilto's work with the ISO 9001 quality certificate. The ISO 14001 environmental program and the OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety management system are also integrated with this quality system.
Support system High Quality covers all stages life cycle products: development, production, marketing and sales, customer service, warehousing and delivery of products, also takes into account environmental protection, health and safety.
In August 2013, all Kiilto divisions in Russia successfully completed the certification procedure according to the ISO 9001 quality management system standard at DNV.

An invisible but very important factor

Kiilto company pays Special attention environmental and safety issues. The company strives to organize production in such a way that all activities, from the development stage, the manufacturing process to recommendations for final use, are carried out in an environmentally friendly manner.

In 1992 Kiilto joined international program chemical industry enterprises "Responsible Care - Responsibility for tomorrow", which includes environmental protection, health and safety.

By signing the program, Kiilto has committed itself to actively contribute to the protection of an enabling environment and to openly provide information about its products, production processes and plans for the future.

Kiilto's development department is constantly studying more reliable and environmentally friendly alternative raw materials, developing products that are harmless to health and the environment.
All Kiilto product packaging contains instructions for disposal and use of empty packaging. When choosing packaging materials, the company gives preference to the use of recycled materials.

Thank you for choosing KIILTO for your DEART FLOOR quartz vinyl tile!

Quartz vinyl floor tiles belong to advanced PVC coatings, which, in addition to polyvinyl chloride, include quartz sand. The last component is not so little - as much as 60-80%, while PVC and various additives are only 20%. In a word, quartz vinyl tiles are closer in origin to the mineral quartz than to PVC. This gives the tile extraordinary strength, almost zero abrasion, fire safety, and moisture resistance. The presence of polyvinyl chloride in the composition allows you to imitate any materials, as well as their texture. Quartz vinyl tiles can be a double of wood, granite, marble, slate, ceramics - anything. Thanks to this, you can implement any designer fantasies without significant financial investments.

The structure of quartz vinyl tiles: what's inside?

Quartz vinyl tiles are multilayer, their design is as follows:

1st layer (top) – transparent polyurethane. If we remember that the main component of self-leveling floors is also polyurethane, it becomes clear that this layer protects the tiles from scratches, deformation, and abrasion;
2nd layer – decorative film. She is responsible for the colors and patterns of the flooring;
The 3rd layer is the main one made of quartz vinyl. Gives the tile basic properties: strength, sound insulation, moisture resistance;
4th layer – fiberglass reinforcement. Strengthens the structure, makes the tile not subject to deformation;
5th layer (bottom) – vinyl, balance.

If you decide that your floor should be quartz vinyl, do not rush to call finishing specialists. Below we will provide detailed instructions its installation, which will allow you to cope with this matter yourself.

The special properties of quartz vinyl tiles are determined by its multilayer nature.

Materials and tools for installation

When laying quartz vinyl tiles, the following materials and tools are used:

leveling compounds ( cement mortars, putty, etc.), primers - for preparing the floor surface;
tape measure, square, coated cord, pencil or chalk - for marking;
notched trowel, acrylic glue - for gluing tiles (if a material without an interlocking joint is used);
roller - for leveling glued elements.

1. Leveling and preparing the surface

The surface on which quartz vinyl tiles are laid has special requirements. The floor must be thoroughly cleaned and leveled, all defects must be leveled.

remove debris, remove traces of grease, paints, polishes, remove dust;
level the surface with leveling mixtures or cement screed;
repair cracks, chips, and potholes with putty;
apply primer;
check the humidity - it should not exceed 5%.

For plywood, OSB sheets or GVL(the wooden base is covered with these materials):

sand down the differences between the sheets to level the surface;
remove garbage, remove dust;
if there are defects (gaps, cracks) - putty;
check humidity (up to 5% is acceptable).

Self-leveling floor - the best surface for quartz vinyl tiles

2. Floor marking

The axes are laid out on the floor surface. To do this, find the centers of two opposite walls and use a coated cord to connect them into a line. The center is marked on this axis and a second line is drawn through it, at a right angle. As a result of marking, you get 4 identical rectangles, relative to which the tiles will be laid.

The center lines of the markings must intersect strictly at right angles

3. Installation of tiles

Quartz vinyl tiles can be installed using adhesive or non-adhesive connections. In the first case, the adhesion of the tiles to the floor is ensured by dispersion or contact adhesive. This installation model is by far the most common.

Another case is a glueless connection; it is only possible using the latest PVC series tiles with interlocking Click connection. Thanks to the tongue-and-groove system, quartz vinyl tiles with lock connection during installation they are connected only to each other, bypassing the need for adhesion to the floor. To do this, simply insert the groove of one tile into the longitudinal recess of the other and snap them into place. In other words, laying such quartz vinyl tiles is done in the same way as laminate flooring.

Quartz vinyl tiles with a locking connection are easy to install and just as easy to dismantle. For example, when moving to another apartment, you can disassemble the quartz vinyl covering and take it with you

When using conventional adhesive tiles, first of all, glue is applied to the prepared surface with fan-shaped movements. Start from the sector furthest from the doorway. After laying the elements, coat the next sector, then the next, etc. The adhesive for installing quartz vinyl tiles must be applied evenly using a spatula with rates A1-A2. In this case, its consumption will be optimal and will be 0.25-0.35 kg/m2. You cannot immediately glue the tiles onto fresh glue, since it has not yet acquired the necessary adhesive properties. Only after 8-10 minutes, when it dries a little, can installation begin.

Laying of adhesive quartz vinyl tiles is carried out from the center to the periphery

Quartz vinyl floor tiles are available in tiles and planks. The planks should begin to be laid along the center of the axis and lead away from you, to one side, moving along the previously laid planks. The laying of square tiles begins from the corner where the marking axes intersect, strictly inside the sector furthest from the entrance. You should also install the tiles yourself. Other installation schemes are possible, all of them are shown in the instructions for quartz vinyl tiles. After gluing, each element is rolled with a roller from the center to the edges for better adhesion to the floor.

Quartz vinyl tiles and strips should be laid tightly to each other, without gaps. Expansion joints between walls, pipes and other stationary objects are not necessary.

If trimming is necessary, markings are made on the front of the quartz vinyl, along the line of which a trim is made to approximately half the thickness. Next, the tile is bent and the final cut is made.

Trimming quartz vinyl tiles is done with a regular construction knife.

5. Preparation for use

Once the quartz vinyl tiles are laid, it is necessary to remove any remaining adhesive that may have remained on the surface and squeezed out of the seams. The glue comes off easily soft cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol.

Quartz vinyl tiles can be walked on immediately after installation. Loading with furniture is allowed after 24 hours, when the glue has completely dried. Floors should be washed and final cleaning carried out only 5 days after installation.

Video with installation example

In order to better understand the technology of laying quartz vinyl tiles, watch a short video: