Did you know that a material such as gypsum is one of the most environmentally friendly materials. In terms of its environmental friendliness, it is approximately on the same level as natural wood. For the decoration of spaces, gypsum has been used for a long time. Today, the fashion for this material has returned to our homes in the form of plaster tiles.
Perhaps in hardware stores you noticed something similar to brick or natural stone, but this “something” did not weigh kilograms, but turned out to be quite lifting. So this was an imitation of plaster. But this is not the only design option from plaster tiles. Considering the fact that this material is quite flexible and can acquire any texture, it is widely used in cafes, restaurants, homes and even offices.
About The Features
Gypsum tiles are lightweight. And this is very neat plus for the finishing material. The fact is that there are surfaces that are not able to withstand tiles or wallpaper with paint. Then the lightest gypsum tiles come to the rescue.
Another feature is installation. Forget about healthy coolies with mixes and solutions. The most you need is regular assembly glue. Thus, you will significantly save on the finisher.
The lightness and structure of gypsum tiles make it possible to use them as insulation. Of course, not the main one, but the additional one. In addition, it perfectly suppresses any noise, that is, it has good soundproofing performance.
There are also some disadvantages to gypsum tiles. In particular, it should never be used in rooms with high humidity. Due to its porous structure, it easily absorbs water from the air. This leads to rapid destruction.
About Installation
We have already mentioned that the installation of gypsum tiles is quick and easy. Now let’s discuss this in more detail. In hardware stores, depending on what you plan to use this finishing material for, it is recommended to buy cement or liquid nails, mastic or PVA glue.
Always start tiling from a corner and work towards the center. In some situations it may be necessary to trim the edges of the finishing material. You can make the edges even and beautiful with a hacksaw for metal.