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How to fix natural stones

Limestones, granite, marble, slates…Each type of natural stones has its own technical or aesthetical characteristics, and their composition can vary a lot compared to standard ceramic tiles.

Tiling of balconies and terraces

The existing design of a balcony should be of a rigid concrete construction, with a slope of 1.5 mm/m towards drainage point.

Tiling over existing tiles and painted surfaces

Difficulties with non-porous surface ... Standard cement based tile adhesives rely on a mechanical adhesion
to bond onto the substrate. The wet cement engages physically with
small irregularities, ...

Tiling of uneven surfaces

Increased difficulty in achieving a flat finished surface

Tiling in wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens

Fixing material must be chosen to suit the level of exposure to water.

Floor tiling with large tiles

Select a flexible adhesive and leave a 4 mm minimum joint width between tiles when fixing large tiles.

Tiling in swimming-pools

Swimming-pools are the ultimate wet areas for tiling, due to severe
usage and maintenance conditions.

Tiling on facades

It is important to use a flexible adhesive and a high performance grout with for external applications.

Special tiles

The outstanding aesthetic qualities of certain special tiles can often hide the fact that extra care will be needed when fixing. Generally, the back of special tiles can be very dense or smooth, ...

Wet areas (Bathrooms)