ᐅ Install baseboards immediately after tile installation or at a later stage
Created on: 25 Dec 2015 08:01
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Hello everyone,
we have a lot of tiling going on, and our tiler said he would prefer to install the skirting tiles later because of the screed settling and moisture (so that it can still escape somewhere).
Some acquaintances said they would definitely skip the silicone joint, as otherwise there is a risk that it might crack.
Is it normal to wait with the skirting boards (also tiles)? I’m asking because we have already been to several new builds where this was done right away.
Best regards
we have a lot of tiling going on, and our tiler said he would prefer to install the skirting tiles later because of the screed settling and moisture (so that it can still escape somewhere).
Some acquaintances said they would definitely skip the silicone joint, as otherwise there is a risk that it might crack.
Is it normal to wait with the skirting boards (also tiles)? I’m asking because we have already been to several new builds where this was done right away.
Best regards
S
Sebastian7925 Dec 2015 13:36Install baseboards immediately. Depending on the insulation used and the readiness of the floor covering (some apply the finishes too early), you will hardly have any cracks at the expansion joints.
And if you do, just repair them as Saruss suggests – many areas are difficult to access later, and after the construction phase, you still want to have a nice finish somewhere, don’t you?
And if you do, just repair them as Saruss suggests – many areas are difficult to access later, and after the construction phase, you still want to have a nice finish somewhere, don’t you?
S
Sebastian7925 Dec 2015 13:47Makes even less sense
Saruss schrieb:
I don’t even want to think about how many pieces of furniture would have to be moved, shifted, and emptied in order to do that afterward.Yes, that’s just how it is! When there are cracked joints, you have to deal with the furniture again, plus there are additional costs and the labor involved.
Our screed has apparently settled by about half a centimeter (0.2 inches), even though it was well dried.
In our case, not only have the joints cracked, but other areas held, whereas the baseboard tiles have come loose. Fortunately, this is covered under warranty...
Would you mind sharing how you repaired it? As far as I know, silicone does not adhere to silicone.
The silicone sticks to silicone in my case. I applied it straight from the tube onto the crack after wiping the area once with a cloth. Then I smoothed it over once with a plastic scraper, wet it, and finished by smoothing with my finger.
As mentioned, out of over 70m (230 feet) of baseboard/sealant joint, there is a 30cm (12 inches) crack. All the baseboard tiles are in perfect condition.
As mentioned, out of over 70m (230 feet) of baseboard/sealant joint, there is a 30cm (12 inches) crack. All the baseboard tiles are in perfect condition.
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