Instructions for selecting the size of the inspection hatch for tiles
Modern renovation in the bathroom allows you to "hide" all the unsightly engineering communications under the decorative decoration, which helps to create a stylish, functional room without unnecessary details. When laying ceramic tiles or other facing material, hidden hatches are used to hide the pipes, while leaving open access to the most important communications. Today we will consider in detail what a hidden hatch under a tile is, what its design is and how to choose the right size of this product.
Hidden hatch - what is it?The hatch is a structure consisting of a frame and a lid, which is mounted indoors under the cladding.
The manhole cover has a tank for pouring concrete, on which the adhesive for ceramic tiles and granite Teknofay EX C2TE is then applied and the facing material is laid. The design is invisible, because it is hidden under the cladding, while opening the lid, you can get to the necessary utilities at any time.
Hidden hatches are widely used in bathrooms, bathrooms of private use, as well as in public spaces, for example, in factories and industries. In the second case, it is advisable to install a hidden hatch with clamping screws, since they provide vandal-proof functions, such a hatch cannot be opened just like that. Standard hatches are installed in private premises, which can be easily opened at any time.
What are the hatchesHidden hatches can be mounted under floor tiles or walls, it depends on the configuration and features of the room in which the hatch is installed.
There are models with hinges and removable, in the second case, the lid is simply removed, opening access to the utility network, at the same time, models with hinges resemble a miniature door.
If heavy natural materials, such as granite and marble, are used for cladding, reinforced models of hidden hatches should be installed that can withstand a heavy load. There are also hidden street hatches that are used under paving slabs and roadbed.
How to choose the size of the hatchOf course, you need to choose the size of the hatch based on the size of the hidden communications to which you want to leave access, and also take into account the dimensions of the cladding material.
Knowing these figures, you should start calculating. The standard formula advises adding the thickness of the hatch frame to the light hole, then try on the tile dimensions to the resulting value. The maximum limit of the ledge of the hatch-sized tile is 20 mm on the hinge side and 70 mm for removable models.
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