B

G

H

I

C

A

C

D

B

B

C

INSTALLATION ON SCREED WITH ADHESIVE

Ideal for: Terraces, indoor areas, high traffic areas

1- Creat a screed to the proper standard, which may or may not be waterproofed depending 0n requirement.

2- Apply the adhesive evenly(apply to both the screed and the slab if heavy loads are expected).

3- Lay the slabs using cross spacers to creat suitable joints (for unrectified products, a joint of at least 5 mm is requird).

4- Creat expansion and separation joints suitable forthe location and the size of the area to be coverd.

B

A

Examples of laying on a soil with adhesive

A. Tile

B. Adhesive

C. Concrete screed(may include electro welded mesh)

D. Reinforcement layer

E. Concrete screed

F. Loose stone foundation (gravel)

G.Soil

B

A

Example of laying on a cement with adhesive

A. Tile

B. Adhesive

C. Concrete screed

D. Separation layer

E. Thermal insulation element

F. Vapour barrier

G. Waterproof layer

H. Sloping screed

I. Floor

D

E

F

G

INSTALLATION ON FIxED OR ADjUSTABLE FEET

Ideal for: Offices, Terrace, places to hide pipes or cables.

1- Check that the substrate is flat, firm, rigid and able to support the weight of the paving without deformation.

2- Choose suitable pedestals, polypropylene feet and other system are available in the market

3-Give the surface of the paving a suitable gradint to ensure effective stormwater drainage

4- Follow the instruction of the choosen system

E

F

D

C

H

F

G

E

B

C

A

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