Installation Guide
Pay Attention: our installation rules are more important than installation notes in general or for different tiles. We don’t accept complaints after installation. Installation means you accept the tiles as they are. There for it is important to read and respect this installation guide.Cement tiles are matt and porous. Dirt can enter the tiles easily. Therefore the tiles we delivered are with polishing. If tiles are ordered without polishing they are matt and porous and they have different installation rules.
IRREQULARITIES
The production method of cement tiles means that there are color nuances in any assortment.Werecommend therefore selecting tiles from different boxes when you installing them, to avoid the appearance of discrete color zones.
There will always be little faults in the tiles that can look very ugly when seen apart. However, these will lead to an interesting and artisanal character for the whole floor. Because of the method of production, you should expect 5% or more faults in the tiles edge faults or cracks of 0.5 cm2. These tiles should perhaps not be used as a whole tile, but can be used as pieces for cutting parts for borders or half tiles. Thus the loss will be little. It would be counterproductive to want a set of artisanal tiles that are perfect uniform.
NECESSARY INSTALATION RULES
GAP: Install the tiles almost against each other. Place the tiles close together with a gap of ±1 mm. All our tiles have to be installed side by side.
DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT:
There cannot be more than 1mm in difference in height between two adjacent tiles.
TRADITIONAL WAY OF INSTALLING
With thick cement on a stiff sub floor (concrete or stabilized sand) this method has several disadvantages.
•The tiles need to be soaked in water half an hour before installing them.
• High risk of breakage when a hammer is used. Do not use a hammer but instead use the palm of your hand to press on the tile until the same level is achieved.
•The lack of flexibility of the concrete can sometimes lead to hairline cracks, if the sub floor shifts.
•Installation needs to be done by a professional.
• High risk of breakage when a hammer is used. Do not use a hammer but instead use the palm of your hand to press on the tile until the same level is achieved.
•The lack of flexibility of the concrete can sometimes lead to hairline cracks, if the sub floor shifts.
•Installation needs to be done by a professional.
