Tile for socle

The choice of materials for the lining of the plinth is huge. One of them is a tile. But even then everything is not so simple - you run the risk of again encountering a rather large assortment. What are the main types of tiles for finishing the socle of the house exist and what are their characteristics - we learn in this article.

Facing tile for socle

1. The most traditional and classic is the clinker tile for the plinth. In appearance it resembles clinker brick, but it is much thinner and lighter than it. And the price of the tile is much lower. Mount this kind of finishing material is quite simple. Also among the positive qualities can be called absolute water-repellent, so that it is not necessary to process additional solutions with any solutions. Clinker tiles have a rather long life, is environmentally friendly, durable, hygienic, frost-resistant and unpretentious to care.
2. Another option is polymer sand tile for the plinth. By appearance such masonry resembles a relief brick wall. The material is quite strong and lightweight, plastic, moisture resistant and is not afraid of frost. For additional thermal insulation of the cap, you can mount it on the frame with screws. Although you can just glue the tiles directly on the surface of the walls.
3. Relatively recently, when exterior decoration was used porcelain tiles for socle. Its popularity is growing due to such useful properties as water resistance, sound and heat insulation, strength and attractive appearance. This tile is also resistant to mechanical damage, is not afraid of frost and does not burn.
4. Very solid looks stone tile. This material is an order of magnitude higher than the above. It is made mainly of sandstone, limestone or granite. Externally, the tiles can be different - resembling a brick or in the form of large wide slabs with different in texture and color.
5. Tiles based on resins are very similar to clinker bricks , but its thickness is only 3 mm. The material is very flexible, so that it can be faced with plinths of various shapes, up to arched ones. Tiles can be cut with ordinary scissors and form the desired design.