Has triat el teu terra de hydraulics rajolesYou have already selected from thousands of designs and materials. You lay it according to the instructions, but at a certain time of the year the water table rises, causing aesthetic problems, even to the point of cracking the materials. These are the 2 reasons why this happens, just to give you an idea.
The hydraulic slit rises, but it is not a mystery.
When a hydraulic earth slab rises, it is not because it is of poor quality or because the cementing foundation has not done its job. It is simply because there are 2 major factors to take into account. Here are the 2 reasons:
- The Humitat
The great enemy of old or modern water cracks is humidity both indoors and outdoors. Most of these small accidents happen in summer with high temperatures or in winter when temperatures are very low, where changes in temperature affect the design and cause the materials to rise or increase in size. This should be taken into consideration when working in extremely cold or extremely hot places.
Why is humidity the problem? This problem has the power to creep in everywhere. In the case of hydraulic cracks, if they are not sealed and waterproofed, they will reach the concrete floor, so that somehow all the vapour has to escape. In a few words, your soil will be swept away.
- A bad job on the opposite side of the road
Number 2 goes hand in hand with number 1. The humidity enters and emerges for a simple reason: the opposite flooring, which all works of this type have, is of poor quality, it is simply not sufficiently damp for the climatic sector of the site.
The hydraulic earth is rising, but there is a solution. Above all, in the hands of professionals.
Advice when installing hydraulic mosaic tiles
Once the surface on which the water tiles or mosaics are to be placed has been levelled and filled, the fish must be placed in the form of a presentation to ensure the result before they are placed. If a traditional mosaic format is sculpted, it is necessary to start from the centre of the design, then to place the fish on the sides and finally to place the external fish and cut them as required using a wet disc or a grinder.
Preparation of the rajola
A good preparation of the hydraulic slab is essential to guarantee its subsequent maintenance and a first class result once the installation is complete. First of all, and once the entire floor has been installed, it is advisable to rinse each of the cracks with neutral liquid soap washed down with water. It is important not to use any type of abrasive liquid such as ammonia leach, or anything else that could deteriorate the appearance of the hydraulic cracks.
Once the solution of liquid soap and water has been applied, it is very important to wait until the soil is completely dry to avoid the appearance of clogs. After this step, it is necessary to apply a waterproofing product that will prevent the appearance of clogs caused by future accidental leaks. In this case, we recommend using our waterproofing product Torra sealer.
The work carried out in placing the hydraulic cracks can cause water to evaporate, giving rise to the appearance of calcification deposits with a whitish appearance. However, they will disappear easily with a neutral soap cleaner, but you can also use our Torra floor cleaner for a more effective cleaning.
By following these simple steps, we will prepare the floor and protect it from damp, damp and daily wear and tear. Subsequently, it will only be necessary to carry out periodically a very simple maintenance, which will preserve all the properties of the hydraulic slab by using our daily use product Torra maintenance, which will clean and preserve the shine of your hydraulic floor.
Col-locació:
With the help of a sponge, completely mop the surface to facilitate the adhesion of the mosaic and the cement glue.
Apply the adhesive to the surface of the tile evenly, then place the adhesive on the tile, which we would call double hooking, try to scrape the adhesive in the same direction on both surfaces, otherwise, the air bubbles that are trapped can cause the mosaic or hydraulic slab to rise.
It is recommended not to use a black rubber mallet as it could scratch the fish, instead, it should be pressed with the palm of the hand to place it in the right position and at the right level. Pay attention to the leveling of the mosaics, because unlike marble and granite, mosaics cannot be levelled with a polishing machine because
We would damage the hydraulic earth in a totally irreversible way.
Avoid leaving adhesive residue on the fish, as once it has dried, it makes it difficult to clean. When you have finished laying the tiles, if the hydraulic floor is very rough with residues from your own work, we recommend that you clean it with our product Torra floor cleaner, carefully read our instruction manual for its correct application.
As you can see, the installation of mosaics and hydraulic tiles seems to be something simple, however, it has its problems and risks, so it is recommended to hire specialised and qualified people, in order to obtain a good job, saving time and money.
The protection of the hydraulic grid
When it comes to installing hydraulic slits, it is essential to pay attention to every detail to ensure an impeccable result. The perfect alignment and levelling of each slit is essential to achieve a visually attractive and long-lasting finish. However, meticulous installation is not enough; subsequent care is equally crucial.
The sealant plays a vital role in the maintenance and protection of water cracks. In addition to improving their appearance, it acts as a barrier against the absorption of difficult pipes, reducing their porosity and extending their useful life. It is essential to use our Torra sealer waterproofing to preserve the beauty and integrity of the cracks without altering their original appearance.
When applying the sealer, it is essential to ensure that the surface is completely clean and dry. Using a 20 cm roller or spatula, which is the width of most of the hydraulic shredders used, makes the task easier and makes it possible to reach complicated areas easily. Accuracy in the application of the sealer is key; too much product could leave unwanted patches. Therefore, carefully following the instructions that Mosaics Torra has on each of its products will guarantee optimum protection without compromising the aesthetics of the water cracks.
It should be noted that before applying the sealer it is advisable to test it on a small piece of rajola to observe the reaction. From this point on, we can carry out the sealing procedure with confidence.
Now I already have the terrace installed or I am thinking of buying a water sluice, but... How much maintenance do I have to do? Both indoors and outdoors, the hydraulic slab requires regular maintenance. This maintenance allows to conserve the silt and to reinforce the protective layer of waterproofing treatment.
For daily cleaning we can use neutral soaps (no acids) and once a week we can wash the floor by diluting a glass of Torra wax tile in a bucket of water. In this way, we clean the waterproofing and the normal roughness while we apply the treatment of the soil.
Advice on mosaic care
In this article we want to give you some tips to keep your waterproofing impeccable as the first day.
Cleaning: What is the ground covered with?
For each type of tile, we will use the most suitable cleaning product. Torra Floor Cleaner is ideal for cleaning end-of-pipe residues, cement and salt efflorescence. For other types of tiles you will need to use a neutral soap or a different type of specific cleaner. You can contact us for advice.
Treatment: How to treat indoor hydraulic cracks? And external cracks? Is it necessary?
Treating the silt means saturating the porosity of the fish, protecting them against all kinds of domestic taints while maintaining the natural tone or intensifying it with a matt effect that enhances the colours of the fish. Therefore, absolutely necessary and 100% recommended. The treatment products act as hydrofugs and oleophugs, i.e. they waterproof the fish while maintaining the tone or enhancing the natural beauty of the Rajola Hydraulica soils.
