Tips

Tips

Additional tips regarding installation instructions:

 

  • Always submit dry samples / samples from the entire delivery before installation
  • Check the correct name of the tile, always go through maintenance sheet and technical sheet with the client. Processing in accordance with the installation instructions.
  • Is the type of natural stone to be used suitable for the room?
  • After delivery of the tiles, immediately place them inside or protect them against rain / frost.
  • Checking the substrate for level and flatness.
  • Control of the quality / applicability of mortar, glue, grout to the type of natural stone.
  • Measure the moisture content of the subfloor. Preferably in writing by means of report.
  • Checking the tiles before installation, NOTE: installation is acceptance.
  • Sort tiles before installation.
  • Do not spray tiles with water after installation.
  • Leave joints open for at least 2 weeks.
  • Avoid covering the floor after installation (possibly colorless cardboard, always vapor permeable). Never use stucco foil or juice carton. (it is used to prevent moisture from passing through).
  • Joint width Marble, Granite, Basalt, Travertine is 3mm. For Quartzite / Slate 5-8mm.
  • For good adhesion with certain types of Slate, it is advisable to brush the underside of the tiles with a mixture of cement / water adhesive emulsion. (burning).
  • White Marble can sometimes discolour spontaneously after processing, professional processing is very important.