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BALDOSA CERÁMICA: COLOCACIÓN, MANTENIMIENTO Y REJUNTADO

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR DETONED SERIES GROUTING:
In order to obtain an excellent aesthetic finish regarding design and to appreciate It is not recommended to start grouting before the adhesive has completely
all their qualities, we recommend you mix floor tiles from different boxes before hardened. A premature manipulation could disturb the positioning and
starting to arrange them. adherence of the tiles. Grouting is done with a rubber spatula or grouting
trowel. The material should be pressed with back and forth movements to
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR LARGE FORMATS ensure that the joints are completely filled.
For large (largest side of 60 cm.) and/or rectangular formats, we recommend the
use of levelled systems such as bells or wedges in order to guarantee a proper GROUTING MATERIAL:
arrangement. Wide ranges of grouting materials for ceramic tiles exist, allowing selection
New Tiles S.L.U. is not responsible for any other form of placement. of the most appropriate, depending on the type of tile and environment. Most
The self-levelling system has some advantages such as saving time in arranging of these materials contain cement and other components which have specific
the pieces or the self-levelling among pieces in order to obtain a totally flat functions (whitening, mould resistance, smoothness of texture, hardness,
arrangement. flexibility...) There are also other materials such as epoxies, organic materials
When laying rectangular formats discontinously, never do so in the centre of the and siliconbased, which do not contain cements, and far surpasses cement-
based products when it comes to certain functions. Greater care and skill will
piece. be needed when using these products.
In order to maintain the aesthetic appearance and avoid difficulties in installation, Cement-based mortars:
we recommend that discontinuous laying does not exceed 20% of the side to which USE AND MAINTENANCE | UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN USO Y MANTENIMIENTO
it is applied. Containing hydraulic binders, mineral fillers and organic additives, these
need only be mixed with water or another liquid just before their application.
WALL AND FLOOR TILE JOINTS GROUT JOINTS: They may contain colouring agents in order to obtain colour variations. These
A tile joint is the separation between each ceramic tile and those adjacent. mortars are divided into “normal” or “improved” categories according to
This gap may be functional or aesthetic, or used to compensate for any irregularities their attributes (reduced water absorption, high scratch-resistance...). They
are prepared by adding the amount of water indicated by the manufacturer
between the tiles’ sizes. With regards to these joints, the following considerations to obtain a sufficiently thick and homogeneous paste. There are products
should be taken into account: on the market for both thick and thin joints. They can be applied to interior
· Generally, a grout joint of not less than 1.5mm is recommended (including and exterior wall and floor coverings. They are compatible with all tile
rectified products). types. These grouts are not recommended for areas which undergo frequent
· For products with an irregular edge, a grout joint of not less than 3mm should be cleaning with aggressive products, nor in industrial food plants (kitchens,
used. slaughter houses...) or hygienic environments (operating rooms...).
· Concerning modulars (installing tiles together which have various formats) a Reactive resin mortars:
grout joint of 5mm is recommended for correct modularity. Made from synthetic resins (generally epoxies), organic additives and
EXPANSION JOINTS: mineral fillers, these grouts harden caused by a chemical reaction. They are
available in one or more components. They may contain pigments to provide
These are areas of unavoidable interruption in the ceramic tiles in order to colouring. The main characteristics of these products include their resistance
accommodate possible dimensional variations. to chemical products and bacteria, their high level of adherence, very good
They are classified as follows: resistance to humidity, and excellent abrasion resistance. Their area of usage
· Structural joints, which are those pertaining to the building structure. In this is that for areas where hygiene, chemical resistance, high scratch-resistance
case, the joint must be left in the tiles coinciding with the joints in the structure and excellent resistance to humidity are paramount.
or walls. TYPE NAME
· Perimeter joints, those which should be left at the edges of tiled surfaces with
other areas such as walls, pillars, steps, etc., to avoid the build-up of structural CG1 Material for normal cemente joints.
pressure. These should be continuous and greater than 5mm. They can be CG2 Material for improved cement joints.
hidden by the skirting pieces, and must be filled with an elastic material up to
the structural support. RG Material for reaction resin joints.
· Partition joints, used to divide large areas covered with tiles, to avoid
accumulations of contractions and dilatations. The maximum area that should RECOMMENDATION
be covered without these joints is 60m2 for interior surfaces and half the area in You should not use colour joints containing smoke black (micronized coal) or
exteriors. Partition joints should be no narrower than 5mm. other colours that can make it difficult to clean coated surfaces.

CERAMIC TILES: A Glazed wall tiles.
Not recommended for floors.
RECOMMENDED USE For light transit areas with soft soled footwear,

Our products have been designed for different B such as private bathrooms and bedrooms without
uses and, after technical tests, they have been direct access to the outside. Any abrasion should
be avoided.
divided into six groups, depending on their
resistance to chemical products, abrasion, etc. For medium transit areas with soft soled or
C normal footwear, for example, rooms in the living
THE RESULTS OF THESE TESTS HAVE BEEN areas of a home with the exception of entrances,
ESPECIFIED IN EACH ONE OF THE MODELS and other rooms that may have a lot of traffic.
AND HAVE BEEN OBTAINED ACCORDING For medium transit areas with normal footwear.
TO THE ANALYSIS CARRIED OUT BY THE D Recommended for all areas of private home
EXTERNAL LABORATORIES AND BY OUR (kitchens, entrances, corridors and terraces), as
OWN LABORATORIES. well as offices, consulting rooms and other places
of similar use. Medium resistance to abrasion. 285
E For areas of regular transit, such as commercial
zones, hotels, exhibition rooms and shops. Fairly
high resistance to abrasion. 284