LAYING, USE, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Laying When you receive the material ordered, after having checked that the goods delivered correspond to the shipping documents, and in any case before laying, it is important to check carefully that the tone, caliber and grade of material match your order. It is also necessary to check that the material presents no visible def ects (as deined by the general terms of sale and by table 2 - page 410), as no complaints will be accepted once the material has been laid, if such defects were visible beforehand. As the shading is a characteristic of ceramic products, we request that you check the value V- SHADE of the tiles you wish to it. To obtain the best aesthetic result possible, the material should be laid using tiles from different boxes and thus obtain a varied mixture. For products with vein markings, as with natural stone effect tiles, we recommend arranging the vein markings of the slabs in such a way that the best aesthetic and chromatic effect is obtained. The end customer must assure that the environmental and lighting conditions for which he is responsible are suitable to allow the tile itter to carry out his work in a reliable manner. He must therefore check the materials and the tile-laying operation, as described above. We recommend that the tiles are glued to the substrate using speciic, high-performance adhesives. Please remember that the substrate must be stable, dry and properly prepared for laying. It is necessary in any case to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturers of substrates and the speciic adhesives used. Cement-based adhesives must be applied at room temperature, generally between +5° and 30/35° C. The most suitable adhesives for the laying of Supergres materials should be labelled according to the currently valid European Standard, EN12004. When laying the material, no marks should be made on the surface with pencils (graphite) or permanent markers, particularly on polished surfaces. Although it is not necessary to dampen the tiles before laying, if the tiles are very dusty, it is advisable to rinse quickly in clean water. In the period after the surfaces have been tiled until they are handed over the end customer, the ceramic tiles must be kept clean and free of cement, sand, mortar and any other material that might cause stains and/or mechanical surface abrasion. The inished surfaces must be protected from potential damage or contaminations owing to the foreseeable presence of other tradesman such as painters and decorators, electricians, carpenters etc. For continuous surfaces we recommend staggered layouts, with a distance between edges of no more than 20 cm. For rectiied materials, the minimum joint prescribed is 2 mm (this method allows the grout to have a better grip on the sides of the slabs, greater absorption of any movements of the substrate and consequently of the slabs themselves). For non-rectiied materials the minimum joint required is 5 mm. Supergres will not accept any complaints for rectiied tiles that have been laid leaving joints of less than 2 mm. WARNING: FOR MATERIAL THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN LAID, SUPERGRES: - DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY COMPLAINTS FOR VISIBLE DEFECTS, AS DEFINED IN TABLE 2 PAGE 410 - DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THE TILED SURFACE BUT ONLY FOR THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MATERIAL SUPPLIED. ONCE THE MATERIAL HAS BEEN LAID, IT IS WISE TO KEEP ASIDE A FEW TILES FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE REPAIRS OR TO HAVE A SAMPLE OF THE MATERIAL IN THE EVENT OF COMPLAINTS Joints and grouting In large, open spaces it is absolutely essential to position the expansion joints at regular intervals; in smaller rooms, on the other hand, it is suficient to leave a slight space between the tiled surface and the walls around the room, which will be hidden by the skirting board. The tiles must be laid under the supervision of a planner or site manager, who must ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the standards in force in the respective country. For the use of epoxy grouting or the addition of resins or similar substances, it is important to properly follow the manufacturer's instructions as the fact such products harden more quickly requires greater attention. We also believe it is important to carry out a cleaning test on a part of the looring. Especially for lapped and polished products, we suggest using grouts that match the colour of the tiles (e.g. avoid using black grout with white tiles). It is important to remove any excess grouting immediately and accurately after application while still fresh, using a sponge and plenty of water. A few days after laying, once the joints are completely dry, it is essential to thoroughly clean the tiled surface using buffered acids (see the following chapter: Cleaning "after laying"), in order to completely remove all residual substances. Some examples of "acid"-based detergents designed speciically for this purpose are: • DETERDEK FILA INDUSTRIA CHIMICA - www.ilachim.com • DELTA PLUS KERAKOLL - www.kerakoll.com • KERANET MAPEI - www.mapei.it Cleaning "after laying" Porcelain stoneware Properly cleaning the tiles after they have been laid is crucial. If residues of the grouting used is removed inaccurately or too late, it may leave stains that are dificult to remove, and create a ilm of cement on the loor that can absorb any form of dirt. It is essential to loosen and eliminate these residues completely using buffered acids diluted in water (always follow the instructions provided on the box), which will then have to be removed quickly by rinsing the entire loor with plenty of clean water. We advise repeating this washing and rinsing operation several times until any stains or residues are completely removed. We suggest carrying out a preliminary test on a sample surface of several metres; if the results are good, you can then clean the • SERVICE ACIDO GEAL - www.geal-chim.it • DISYCOTT FABER - www.faberchimica.com • BONACLEAN BONASYSTEM - www.bonasystemsitalia.it
entire surface. After this, the loor must then be cleaned thoroughly with a basic or alkaline detergent to degrease the surface. This is because acidic detergents may leave a ilm of grease on the loor that could trap dirt. White body wall coverings It is essential to clean the tiles after laying for the purpose of all subsequent maintenance operations: in this way, any residues of grouting as well as the normal dirt created during building works are eliminated, such as mortar, adhesive, paint etc. Once the grouting has properly dried, clean the surface with a neutral detergent, complying strictly with the instructions for use on the box or package. Decorative trims and special inserts with relief patterns and/or precious metals (gold – silver) Great attention must be paid during both the cleaning phase and the laying phase; it is vital to avoid the use of abrasive products that might scratch or damage the surface. For the cleaning of surfaces in Supergres, we recommend using exclusively a soft cloth with warm water and alcohol. Everyday cleaning Once the surface has been cleaned “after laying” (see previous chapter), for everyday cleaning we recommend the use of a neutral detergent. Avoid using widely available detergents containing waxes and polishing additives that can deposit an undesired coaching on the looring. We strictly advise against the use of waxes greasy soaps, illers and various treatments (water and oil repellent) on the Supergres product, as they are not necessary. If the above treatments have been applied they will irstly need to be removed from the looring using speciic products following the manufacturer’s instructions. In the case of coatings created by soap, lime scale or dirt, you will need an acidic detergent, diluted in water as appropriate (always follow the instructions on the label). It should be noted that is hydroluoric acid (HF) and its derivatives may damage the tiles permanently. For routine cleaning operations we recommend the use of bleach or ammonia, appropriately diluted in water. For all lapped or polished surfaces, the use of non-abrasive cleaning equipment is necessary to prevent the surface from losing its shine or becoming scratched. We also recommend leaving the loor to dry properly to prevent stains from forming. Extraordinary cleaning In the case of particular and/or particularly stubborn stains, we recommend using speciic detergents as those indicated in Table 1: "cleaning products". It should furthermore not be forgotten that the removal of any type of stain is easier when the stain is still fresh. It is always important to test the detergents on a small area before applying to the entire surface, particularly in the case of porcelain stoneware with a lapped or polished inish.
Table 1 - Cleaning products
TYPE OF DIRT
SOLUTION
DETERGENTS/ MANUFACTURER
DETERDEK / FILA SERVICE SOLVACID / GEAL CEMENT REMOVER / FABER KERANET / MAPEI DELTA PLUS / KERAKOLL BONACLEAN / BONASYSTEM
LIMESCALE, CARBON, CEMENT, CHALK, MORTAR, PENCIL, METAL RESIDUE, RUST, CEMENT GROUT, COLOURED GROUT, WALL TEMPERA
ACID SOLUTION
PS87 / FILA DETERFLASH / GEAL
BEER, COFFEE, COKE, WINE, ICE CREAM, TIRE MARKS, FAT, KETCHUP, MAYONNAISE, JAM, MUSTARD, LIPSTICK, RUBBER SOLES, HAIR DYE, URINE, VOMIT, STAINS FROM SUCTION CUPS, TAR, CANDLE WAX, PROTECTIVE WAX, GLUE, CHEWING GUM, INK, ADHESIVE TAPE RESIDUE, OILS, MARKER PEN, RESINS, NAIL POLISH, CIGARET- TE
ALKALINE SOLUTION
ALKALIN CLEANER / FABER AMMONIACA / UNIVERSAL
FILA SOLV / FILA SOLVENT STRIPPER / FABER
SOLVENT
ACETONE / UNIVERSAL TRIELINA / UNIVERSAL
For an y speciic request contact:
www .ilasolutions.com www.kerakoll.com www.mapei.it www.geal-chim.it www.faberchimica.com www.bonasystemsitalia.it
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