In home decoration, floor tiles have become the first choice for many floor decoration materials. It is favored by decoration owners for its solid texture, easy cleaning, heat resistance, wear resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and water impermeability. There are many kinds of floor tiles, including whole body tiles, glazed tiles, whole body polished tiles, seepage tiles, seepage polished tiles, etc. However, these floor tiles are not all non-slip, especially if there are old people and children at home, you must do some anti-slip when buying Test in case something goes wrong. It is the wish of many decorators to save money when making a budget, but for bathrooms with strong functions, if the places that should not be saved are omitted, many hidden dangers will easily remain. Therefore, when making plans, it is best to know clearly which places cannot be saved, so as to avoid unnecessary troubles in the future.
1. The pipeline budget cannot be saved
The water and electricity are not done well, and the decoration is equal to zero. The bathroom is a place where multiple channels of water and electricity gather. If there are water and electricity leaks due to design and material selection problems after installation, the cost of rework will be a lot of money. Therefore, it is necessary to select good-quality water pipes, wires, and wire pipes in the early stage, and the wiring must comply with the regulations.
2. Reserved sockets cannot be saved
With the expansion of space and the increase of functions, there are more and more electrical appliances in the bathroom. Many families have installed sanitary ware such as smart toilets, integrated bathrooms, jacuzzi, multi-functional bathroom cabinets, or audio-visual equipment such as TVs and stereos. If the budget is limited during decoration, you can also reserve the socket first to avoid the trouble of rewiring in the future.
3. Waterproof materials cannot be saved
Waterproofing in the bathroom is also very important. Not only should the material be good, but it should also be painted as required. The ground waterproofing generally needs to be brushed twice and a 24-hour closed water test is carried out, while the wall waterproofing must also be done at a height of 180cm. The waterproofing of the corners and water pipes should be done more carefully, this is the place where problems are most likely to occur
4. The anti-slip surface cannot be saved
There is often water supply on the floor of the bathroom, and ordinary tiles are easy to slip and fall when walking on it. Especially families with old people and children should pay more attention to this problem. Therefore, you must pay attention to its anti-slip property when choosing floor materials for bathrooms. Although the price is a bit more expensive, what you get back is the safety and health of your family when using it.
5. Heating equipment cannot be saved
Bathing at home has become the living habit of most people. However, the bathroom is usually not a warm place, especially in winter, when the temperature difference is large, it is easy for people to get sick. Therefore, heating equipment such as floor heating, radiators, and Yuba are also indispensable items in the bathroom. The product type will depend on the specific situation.
6. High-quality sanitary ware cannot be saved
The frequency of use of sanitary ware is high, and it is rarely replaced after installation, so the quality must be good when selecting products. Otherwise, there will be problems every three days, not only troublesome to repair, but also easy to cause water leakage, difficult to clean, and unusable. Among them, the choice of faucets and hoses is particularly important, and if they are not selected properly, they must be replaced frequently.
7. Tempered glass cannot be saved
It is often heard that there are incidents of self-explosion and injury in shower rooms, glass basins, etc. This is mainly related to the quality of the glass used. Good tempered glass is generally difficult to break, and it will not hurt people when broken. Therefore, in order to use it safely, everyone must not be greedy for temporary cheapness, and try to choose high-quality and well-known brands.
8. Commonly used objects cannot be saved
Floor drains and ceiling lights are commonly used but unobtrusive objects in bathrooms. The quality of them also directly affects our normal life. If the floor drain is not selected properly, it will easily cause poor drainage or the smell of the water. Ordinary lights will not light up after being damp, so the ceiling lights must be treated with moisture-proof treatment.
General decoration owners do not know much about decoration materials, and have certain difficulties in how to judge the slip resistance of ceramic tiles. Decoration experts suggest that for non-professionals, some simple methods can be used to judge. First of all, judge from the appearance of the floor tiles, such as some floor tiles whose surface is as smooth as a mirror, generally have poor slip resistance. Second, when purchasing ceramic tiles, it is best for the owner to step on the floor tiles to test the anti-skid effect.
The owner can walk on the dry brick surface first to test the anti-slip effect. If you feel slippery when walking, don’t choose this kind of floor tile. If there is no slipping on the dry floor tiles, the owner can also pour some water on the floor tiles, and then walk on the tiles to see if they will slip. This method is the simplest and most effective way for ordinary owners to judge the anti-skid effect of floor tiles. But now many merchants are cunning. They will wax the floor in advance to improve the anti-skid effect, but this layer of wax will disappear after three to five days. Therefore, the owner should first check whether the floor tiles are waxed when purchasing. The wax should be removed first, and then the non-slip test should be carried out according to the above method.
The floor tile materials used in different functional spaces of the home are also different. Decoration experts suggest that if there are old people and children at home, antique bricks can be laid in the living room. The antique brick itself has a matte surface and has a good anti-slip effect, which can take care of the elderly with inflexible legs and lively children.
There are often water marks on the kitchen and bathroom floors, so the floor tiles have higher requirements for slip resistance, and ceramic tiles with smooth surfaces are not suitable for use. Decoration experts suggest that it is best to use non-slip tiles with convex and concave textures on the floor of the kitchen and bathroom. These non-slip tiles can form a certain amount of friction with shoes and have a good anti-slip effect, but the price of kitchen non-slip tiles may be more expensive.
