＂Eight Needs＂ and ＂Seven Don'ts＂ for Slate Floor Inst

The following points should be done to install floor slate

 

　　· Determine the scope of installation. Choose suitable slate tiles according to local climate, floor frequency and other related factors.

 

　　· Pay attention to the foundation where the slate bricks are installed to ensure that they meet the requirements. You can ask the sales staff to recommend the base plate corresponding to the slate brick you bought.

 

　　· Predict the color change, and you can use these advantages when you install it manually.

 

　　· Read the warranty information, or instructions or information related to the purchase of slate tiles.

 

　　· Plan ahead and check the color patterns, thickness changes, overall spacing, etc., so as not to discover problems after installation.

 

　　· It is best to use the same type of cement when installing slate tiles, which is beneficial for indoor and outdoor installation. You can also ask the salesperson to tell him which brand and type of cement are suitable for purchase. Read the instructions carefully before purchasing.

 

　　· Choose a suitable slate floor sealant. You may want high-gloss floors (to make slate floors look shiny), low-gloss floors (not as shiny as high-gloss), or floors that don't want gloss at all, which require different sealants. Sealing will make the floor look more beautiful, but it is best to choose a suitable sealant.

 

　　· Ask a professional installer to install it. If you have no installation experience, it is best to ask an experienced installer to install, which can avoid errors and serious losses.

 

　　 Points to note

 

　　· Don’t think too much about damage and waste. During transportation and construction, accidents may happen at any time.

 

　　· Use slate bricks to pave sand. Slate bricks must be installed on a solid foundation with mud.

 

　　· Did not check whether the foundation is loose or dirty. The most important thing to install a slate floor is to have a clean, flat foundation.

 

　　· The ground was wet during installation. Despite the elasticity of slate, it is still important to avoid water damage during installation.

 

　　· Seal the waxed or oiled slate floor with residue. This leaves marks and is difficult to remove.

 

　　· Grouting too early. It is best to wait a day before grouting so that the mud can be completely fixed.

 

　　· Forgetting to use safety goggles and other equipment when cutting slate tiles.