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My advice is to study for a general understanding of all existing options. And only then make a choice.

Natural stone facade tiles.The raw material is natural materials. It weighs a lot, so it requires special care when installing. Looks solid and has a unique pattern, but if you need to replace one or more elements it will be difficult to find a similar tile in color

Porcelain stoneware is a mixture of quartz, clay and feldspar. It looks like a natural stone, but costs cheaper. Easily withstands exposure to moisture and temperature fluctuations.

Concrete Facade Tile. Made on the basis of concrete, covered with a special paint. Imitates any surface – marble, stone, brick. Appropriate only for warm climates, because it is not resistant to temperature changes.

Clinker facade tiles. Produced from clay, different colors are obtained by adding dyes. It is fired in a special kiln at 1200 ° C. It is distinguished by increased wear resistance.

Agglomerate is a mix of quartz and synthetic additives. It has an increased strength, but is lighter than bricks and stone. Not suitable for load-bearing function.

Any of these varieties can be installed with their own hands. To do this, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work: clean the surface of debris and dust; level the walls – apply a layer of plaster up to 2 cm thick; wait for the plaster to dry and trowel the surface with a special brush.

For greater reliability, you can use a reinforcing mesh. It is mounted in the process of plastering the walls.