15 Precautions for Masonry Construction:
1. Cement that has exceeded the factory date by three months should not be used.
2. Different types and grades of cement must not be mixed.
3. Sand must be river sand - you can taste it to tell.
4. Wall and floor tiles need to be soaked for over two hours, dried in the shade, before they are laid.
5. It's better to buy a few more wall and floor tiles rather than too few, otherwise there may be color differences.
6. There should not be two rows of partial bricks on one wall.
7. After grouting is completed, clean the tiles immediately.
8. For laying marble (light color) on the ground, waterproofing should be applied on the back of the stone.
9. Chamfer 45 degrees on the external corner.
10. Floor tiles should slope towards the drain, otherwise water may accumulate.
11. When wall tiles meet pipe openings, use the method of cutting around the pipe so that it still looks like a whole tile.
12. Ground marble is best dry laid.
13. Floor tiles must be stain-resistant and anti-slip - don't just go for looks.
14. Matte finish tiles are hard to clean.
15. For balcony floor tiles, pay attention to the drainage direction.
This article is provided by Hangzhou Renovation Network of Zsezt2011bo.