Many people think that PVC tile, which is often used for interior decoration of a kitchen or bathroom, is nothing more than ordinary linoleum cut into small pieces.
However, this is not entirely wrong. Even despite the fact that the starting material is the same both for PVC tiles and linoleum, these materials themselves are completely different in their characteristics.
According to the tactile sensations, linoleum and PVC tile are also different. In this case, it makes no sense to compare which material is better and which is worse - they are simply different by default.
Scope of PVC tiles
It is believed that PVC tiles can not be laid on the walls. However, this is also not a completely true statement. In this case, there is no malicious violation of the installation technology.
Here the "snag" as if in another. Commercial PVC-tile, which is adapted for significant loads and its price is appropriate, it is impractical to glue on the walls for financial reasons. After all, she will not experience strong operational loads.
However, if you plan to make an original interior design, and the price of the issue is not of particular interest to you, then PVC tile can also be glued to the wall. Nothing wrong with that.
Please note that PVC tile feels great in wet rooms: for example, in the bathroom or in the kitchen in the washing area.
But gluing PVC tiles to the wall next to the stove or just the hob is undesirable. Over time, it may heat up and exfoliate. The adhesive becomes malleable under the influence of high temperatures and cannot hold the PVC tile on itself.
Planer for working with PVC tiles
To work with PVC tiles, the author recommends using a special mini planer, which is useful to you after cutting the tiles. The tool is designed to restore factory microfascia on a protective coating.
In addition, with the help of this plane you can cut PVC tile at an angle of 45 degrees for its smooth joining in places of external and internal corners.
Also, PVC tiles can be cut at an angle of 45 degrees on a circular or miter saw. This is especially convenient when you need to prepare a large number of fragments.
Another tool that can come in handy when working with PVC tiles is a milling cutter. If necessary, the tile can be milled from the back and bent to 90 degrees. The result is a seamless angle without seams.
You can find more detailed information about the main features and nuances of using PVC tiles in the decoration of the room in the video on our website.
