Plastic tile for walls and floors: installation features (27 photos)

Plastic tile for the bathroom is a great alternative to the classic tile and can be a good option for an economical and stylish finish. And plastic ceiling tiles are distinguished by many positive features and a very simple scheme, according to which it is necessary to lay the tiles.

In this article, we will analyze in detail the following points:

How is plastic tile laid?
What parameters should a plastic floor tile have?
What parameters should a plastic wall tile have?
How to choose plastic panels for a bathroom under a tile?
Types of decorative tiles for the kitchen and bathroom.

Having considered the main advantages, disadvantages, as well as aspects of installation work, you will find answers to many questions related to the process of decorating the room.

The main advantages of plastic-based tiles

First of all, it is worth considering the advantages of plastic tiles, which will help to understand why the plates made of this material are the most optimal finish option for the bathroom in terms of practicality and convenience.

Among the main advantages are:

Protection against aggressive environmental conditions as well as adverse conditions. The bathroom, unlike the kitchen, is subjected to regular temperature changes, increased humidity, and a large accumulation of steam. Almost everyone knows the fact that a large amount of moisture can adversely affect many finishing materials. However, plastic tiles are not exposed to the negative effects of such phenomena, skillfully opposing them.
Resistance to substances for washing, cleaning, as well as other chemicals with an aggressive structure. In the bathroom, people very often engage in procedures that are related to personal hygiene, thorough cleaning, and washing when using chemicals with a very active structure. Plastic tiles on the walls and ceiling are resistant to chemicals.
Ease when caring for stoves. Plastic tiles are fairly easy to clean, and the remnants of soap stains, hygiene products, powder and water can be easily removed with a simple rag.
Easy installation. Plastic tiles, unlike ceramic products, are much easier to lay. Due to the lightness of plastic, the process of installing tiles does not take much time.

Despite the noticeable advantages, plastic has certain disadvantages.

Let properties such as moisture resistance, resistance to steam, as well as temperature differences inherent in the material, it is better to avoid the contact of plastic and heating elements. First of all, such elements can be a pipeline through which hot water flows, a heating radiator, and also a device for drying towels.

Installation work

It is worth noting that plastic as a material is practically inferior in no way to ordinary tile, in some categories it can significantly surpass ordinary ceramic tiles.

The installation itself is done in a rather simple way, without requiring the installer special knowledge, as well as skills. The entire workflow can be completed quite quickly. The installer will need a crate, as well as drywall.The crate is a kind of frame where already laid objects are located.

The first step is to properly treat the surfaces using a special primer that can prevent the spread of fungus and mold.
Upon completion of the processing procedure, it is necessary to equip the surface with special rails, the distance between which should be no more than fifty centimeters. Drywall sheets need to be fixed on the surface of the rails. It is important that gypsum board has the property of resistance to moisture, otherwise the finish of the bathroom will begin to deteriorate over time, which can negatively affect the wall itself.
Thanks to the careful processing of the drywall surface using a special primer, plastic plates placed on the ceiling and walls will be much more effective in adhesion.
Use glue of a specialized sample which is usually applied during repair work. It is excellent for mounting plastic-based tiles.

After the installation is complete, you will have to wait for some time and only then start operating the plumbing unit.