However, no matter how good the quality is, the white sewing agent will inevitably turn yellow and black.
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Causes of yellowing and dirtiness
It was carefully cleaned, why is it still yellow?
▲ Brick joints that turn yellow for a long time.
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1. When decorating, caulking will be done if there is not enough time.
After the tiles are pasted, the water vapor in the wall must be completely dry, otherwise the joints and bricks will change color due to water vapor.
2. Sewage and oil pollution seeped in.
In the kitchen and bathroom area, over time, there are always corners that are moldy and yellow.
3. The quality of the sewing agent is not good
A good waterproof joint is not easy to seep, so it is not easy to yellow.
4. White seams are easy to oxidize and turn yellow.
Long-term direct sunlight will oxidize the color, especially in outdoor and balcony areas.
In fact, for anything, the service life is too long, and the color can't be restored.
Compared with the traditional jointing agent, the waterproof and mildew-proof performance of the caulking agent has been greatly improved. If you choose white joint, clean it regularly and keep it clean.
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Matching of brick color and joint color
Then, besides white, what other beautiful colors do we have that are not dirty?
1. It is recommended to choose a solid color without flashing.
The gap of solid color highlights the aesthetic feeling of ceramic tiles.
In a house with a small space, shiny joints will be particularly conspicuous, which will increase the visual burden, so it is more suitable for a hall with a large space.
Even if it is a solid color, it has a little luster, which is determined by the characteristics of resin (the raw material of sewing agent).
▲ Beautiful sewing color cards, and general brands have these basic colors.
2. It is recommended to choose neutral color seam.
In addition to the timeless black and white ash, there are also colors such as vanilla, beige and light brown to choose from.
▲ Very rare dark blue tiles, gray seams, the effect is very good.
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▲ Beige seam with the same color tiles, classic and exquisite?
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3. Choose a color that contrasts strongly with the tiles.
Black brick white seam, white brick black seam, is the most common usage of "contrast color".
▲ This picture perfectly explains what is "black and white contrast"?
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① Dark brick+light seam
Emphasize the line sense of tile paving, and also let the bricks have a sense of breathing.
Source: toppstiles.co.uk.
② Small white brick/small white bread brick+dark mortar joint
The most representative combination of "bright brick+dark seam" is all kinds of small white brick+dark gray seam, which is in sharp contrast and has a strong sense of lines.
▲? The edge of the bread brick has radian, and the light shines its own shadow.
Source: bhg.com.au.
Don't use pure black, it's too rigid, just like most girls don't buy black eyebrow pencil. Use dark gray to make it more three-dimensional.
▲ Faner's model room is made of imitation white bricks. You have to be very, very close to see the slot.
The cost of paving small white bricks is too high, so now tile brands are pulling grooves on big bricks to imitate small white bricks.
As long as the color of the seam is the same as the color of the groove, the effect will be very good, and the groove brick looks exactly like the real small white brick.
③ Hexagonal brick+white seam
Hexagonal bricks are small in size. When the shop is stuck, the seams should be as thin as possible (generally not more than 2mm), and then white seams should be used, which is very delicate.
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(4) blue brick+white seam
The bathroom is probably the most suitable place for water bricks, full of fantasy.
White seams can brighten the color of tiles and imitate the purest sea blue.
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4. Choose a color similar to the tile.
(1) lightweight brick+lightweight joint
It looks clean and the space is more integrated.
② Small white bread brick+white seam
Small white bread bricks can also be matched with white seams, the effect is very clean, and the pure impression is brought to the extreme.
Source: bobvila.
③ Hexagonal brick+light seam
If the hexagonal brick itself is light in color and the gap is light in color, then the gap should be widened appropriately, and the gap should not be too full, so as to show the angular sense of the hexagonal brick.
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④ Imitation wood grain brick+same color seam
To imitate the effect of "seamless wood floor" to the maximum extent, the colors of bricks and joints should be close, such as No.65438 +04 1 brown in Ma Bei.
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Wood grain brick must not use white seam! The gap will be too obvious and too rigid.
Source: Taobao
(5) Imitation cement brick+mortar joint
The effect is like cement self-leveling, and ins online celebrity home map is so "disguised".
Source: lifestyleceramics.co.za.
⑥ Imitation marble brick+white joint/light mortar joint
Jazz white, fish-belly white, snowflake white and other popular marbles. , can be matched with white seams.
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Choose gray with a depth similar to the stone texture, without contradiction.
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⑦ Tile+Same color seam
If it is a colored tile, just look at the color on the tile as the color of the joint.
For example, tiles are mainly white, and white seams can be used.
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For example, if there is gray on the tile, you can sew gray.
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⑧ Antique brick+ivory seam/beige seam
Oblique beige antique bricks are particularly common in American decoration, and ivory seams always appear.
Source: homequicks
If you want a stronger sense of retro, you can use a yellowish beige seam, which is more chronological than a white seam.
Source: homequicks
Most of the edges of antique bricks are not completely straight, so don't stick them too close; In addition, the brick itself will expand when heated and contract when cooled, so the joint will be larger (about 0.5~ 1cm).
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5. Use color cards to avoid color difference to the greatest extent.
American sewing brands generally provide color cards. If you stick the color card on the tile, you can intuitively see whether the combination of the beautiful seam and the tile looks good.
▲ Beautiful sewing color card
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Generally speaking, no matter what color caulking agent is chosen, it should be considered according to the color, material and size of the brick;
Another point is the quality and brand choice of caulking agent.
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Color and brand of caulking agent
Different brands of caulking agents have different types, and of course the colors are different.
Among the three mainstream caulking agents: caulking agent, porcelain caulking agent and epoxy colored sand, the color of caulking agent is mainly black and white ash, which is convenient to construct and cheap.
There are many colors of porcelain caulking agent, mainly white, gray, gold, silver and black, and the price is relatively high, and the average market price is about 30-40 yuan/㎡;
Epoxy colored sand has matte texture, rich colors, good filling and high anti-pollution performance, but the disadvantage is that the price is too high, and the price difference between imported brands and domestic brands is very large.
▲ Epoxy colored sand has many colors whether it is an imported brand or a domestic brand.
1. Ma Bei
The first reaction of many people when they talk about imported sealant is it.
There are two product types of Marpe in Marbe, Italy: caulking agent and epoxy colored sand.
The jointing agent model is 280 1, and the epoxy colored sand model is 14 1 entry type and 149 high-end type.
▲ Ma Bei 14 1 epoxy sealant?
Source: Ma Bei official website.
14 1 is entry-level, but its waterproof and antifouling performance is good. The joint of 14 1 type ceramic tile should be more than 3mm, and the effect is the best.
In terms of color, 14 1 model has 26 colors, and there is also a color number called "14 1", which stands for coffee color. Be careful not to get mixed up.
▲ Ma Bei color card? Source: 1688
Darren Wang, a little friend who lives in Faner, uses Mabei 14 1 brown for children's shoes, which matches the wood grain bricks.
2. Gao De
Parexdavco is a brand of Paris Group.
The jointing agent has a good reputation and is suitable for the gap of 1~5mm, but the online flagship store only sells 6 colors, in fact, there are more than 6 kinds, so you can go offline and have a look.
Source: Gaode flagship store
▲ In the model room of Faner, the highly respected dark gray jointing agent is used.
Beware of fake brands such as Germany's "Gaode" and the OEM behavior of genuine fake goods.
3.black & decker
Pattex, a brand of Henkel Group.
The choice of colors is relatively simple, only white, beige and gray. Model ME38, suitable for kitchen and bathroom decoration; The upgraded version of ME39 is resistant to trampling and suitable for people coming and going in the hall.
Source: Black & decker flagship store
4. Gao Zhuo
Among the brands of sewing agents, Gao Zhuo is the most famous, and its color is mostly gold.
There are colorful cows, sewing Meijia, Yijia, Xin porcelain, sewing Jiebao and so on. , are Gao Zhuo's "vest" brand.
Is the gold content of sealant color card in Gao Zhuo high?
Source: Tmall flagship store
When buying caulking agent, you don't have to be superstitious about publicity or import when choosing brand. The key point is to buy products that meet the national standard and are endorsed by CMA testing institutions.
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Beautiful sewing. Is it environmentally friendly?
1. The product must have a test report.
Regular sewing products must have test reports. Be sure to ask the merchant before buying to ensure that the products meet the national standards.
▲ A brand test report
2. National standards related to sewing.
At present, the national standard related to beauty joint is ceramic tile joint filler (JCT 1004-20 17).
Joint sealant, porcelain joint sealant and epoxy colored sand are all classified as "reactive resin joint sealant (RG)", and the main indicators are as follows:
▲ Source: Ceramic tile sealant (JCT 1004-20 17)
Due to the rapid development of joints and the lag of standard formulation, there is no environmental protection requirement in ceramic tile caulking agent, so we can only refer to the Limits of Hazardous Substances in Adhesives for Interior Decoration Materials (GB 18583-2008).
Among them, caulking agent and porcelain caulking agent are classified as "solvent-based adhesives", and the main indicators are:
▲ Source: Limits of Hazardous Substances in Adhesives for Interior Decoration Materials (GB 18583-2008)
Epoxy colored sand belongs to "water-based glue", and its main indicators are:
▲ Source: Limits of Hazardous Substances in Adhesives for Interior Decoration Materials (GB 18583-2008)
After you get the product test report, make sure that the test results meet the above national standards, and then you can buy with confidence.
The "nano", "negative oxygen", "silver ion" and "in addition to formaldehyde has a clean taste" advertised by merchants are all gimmicks. It conforms to national standards and protects the environment, which is very good. Where can we expect it to use nanomaterials?
As for the emphasis on "polymer materials", it is an IQ tax. Children's shoes that have studied junior high school chemistry know that everything from plastics to starch is called polymer organic matter.
3. How to judge whether the test report is reliable?
Usually, the words CMA, CAL and CNAS are printed on the cover of the test report to prove the qualification of the testing organization.
CMA: It means that it is a social third-party testing institution recognized by the national or provincial quality supervision department, which has the effect of judicial expertise and can be used as court evidence, which is very serious.
CAL: It refers to the testing organization recognized by the national or provincial quality supervision department, which is directly established or authorized by the quality supervision department and can undertake the testing tasks of the government, which is even more awesome. To apply for CAL, you must first pass CMA.
CNAS: That is to say, it is a testing laboratory accredited by the National Laboratory, and any party, second party or third party laboratory can apply for it. CNAS is internationally recognized, and most export products must be inspected by CNAS.
The conclusion is that it is enough to identify CMA mark for products that implement domestic standards.
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