Installation Instructions

Innovation in installation.

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IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO LAY THE SURFACE OF THE TILES IN LINE WITH THE TURF: THIS WAY THERE IS NO RISK OF DAMAGING THE LAWN MOWERS.

Owing to the possibility of installing it dry (on grass, sand, gravel, and elevated floors) the 20mm porcelain outdoor tile collection is the most versatile solution for exterior floors in residential and public areas.

DRIVEWAYS
AND PATHWAYS
SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS
AND ADJOINING AREAS
URBAN FURNITURE AND
PUBLIC PLACES

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HIGH-TRAFFIC
INDUSTRIAL ZONES
PUBLIC PARKS
AND GARDENS
TERRACES
AND BALCONIES
CAR PARKS
AND DRIVEWAY AREA
OTHER
AAPPLICATION SOLUTIONS

LAYING SOLUTIONS

DRY INSTALLATION
ON GRASS

Easy to lay, adjust, and move. An ideal solution for public parks and private gardens.

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DRY INSTALLATION
ON GRAVEL / SAND

Easy to lay, adjust, and move. Boasts ideal aesthetic. features to enhance contemporary buildings

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INSTALLATION ON
SCREED WITH ADHESIVE

Build resilient and durable outdoor spaces, pathways, driveways, and more with the installation of 20mm tiles on screed with adhesive

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ELEVATED FLOOR INSTALLATION

Easily removable, inspectable, and reusable. Ideal to be applied with different kinds of support and is apt for concealing wiring pipes, and more with accessibility

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SPECIAL
ELEMENTS

In order to guarantee excellent aesthetics and functionality for the various possible applications, the 20mm outdoor porcelain Simstone tile collections have a rich set of step elements and special pieces.

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DRY INSTALLATION ON GRASS

IT IS GOOD PRACTICE TO LAY THE SURFACE OF THE TILES IN LINE WITH THE TURF:
THIS WAY THERE IS NO RISK OF DAMAGING THE LAWN MOWERS.

To create a pathway with stepping stones, first of all, it is important to determine the number of steps necessary for the entire path, making sure that the tiles are positioned equidistantly. So as to obtain maximum stability, it is recommended to dig out about 5/8cm from the soil, and then place a fine layer of gravel. Compact the substrate and then position the tile. To allow the turf to grow well, it is advisable to leave a gap of at least 10cm between one tile and another

SAFE AND STABLE
LONG-LASTING
EASY TO CLEAN
DRAINS

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To determine the correct sizing and positioning of the flooring, place the tiles on the ground and carefully position them equidistant from each other. Mark the perimeter of the tile using a spade in the soil.

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Remove the turf and dig out about 5cm of soil. Form a stable and uniform substrate using fine gravel (grain size 4/8mm).

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Lay the tile, so as to have an approximately 0.5cm level difference, between the tile and the ground. To simplify tile installation it is possible to use suitable tile installation handles. Knock the tile along the edges with a rubber hammer until it is at the same level as the turf

DRY INSTALLATION ON GRAVEL / SAND

Gravel Ø 4/8mm (10/30cm thickness)

For installation on sand it is good to remember to place a geotextile on the gravel, on which to spread out a layer (from 2 to 5cm thick) of dry sand with a grain size of 0/2mm. It is necessary to compact the sand with a vibro-compacting plate

Sand (2/5cm thickness)

before proceeding with the installation of the tiles. For particular uses and for stressful loads, it is advisable to consult a technician in order to calculate precisely the thicknesses of the various layers of the substrate.

Spacer Design

Spacers designed for laying tiles on sand or gravel are an extremely versatile and practical system despite their simplicity.

SAFE AND STABLE
LONG-LASTING
EASY TO CLEAN
DRAINS

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Form a stable and uniform substrate using fine gravel or sand. Level the substrate with a metal straight edge.

3

Position the tile and then compact the edges in order to level the tile with the substrate. It is suggested to use a joint of at least 4mm to allow good water drainage.

Avoid Displacement

IN ORDER TO AVOID THE DISPLACEMENT OF THE SUBSTRATE AND CONSEQUENTLY THE TILES, THE SUBSTRATE MUST BE PARTITIONED WITH CONTAINMENT EDGES OR PERIMETER CURBS.

INSTALLATION ON SCREED WITH ADHESIVE

IN ORDER TO AVOID AESTHETICALLY UNPLEASANT CUTS OF THE TILES, IT IS SUGGESTED TO DEFINE THE SLOPES OF THE SCREED TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE SIZE CHOSEN FOR THE INSTALLATION.

For installation on screed with adhesive we recommend a joint of at least 5mm. The size and position of the expansion joints must be established by the project supervisor; they must have an indicative width ranging from 4 to 12mm and divide the surface to be paved in a uniform pattern with dimensions ranging from approximately 3x3m to 4x2.5m. To facilitate the flow of rainwater, it is always necessary to assess the slopes of outdoor paving; when laying with adhesives on screed, the slopes are determined by the latter.

SAFE AND STABLE
LONG-LASTING
EASY TO CLEAN
RESISTANT TO VEHICULAR PASSAGE

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Before proceeding with the installation clean the substrate thoroughly. In order to obtain a flat floor, it is important to apply an even layer of adhesive.

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Check the planarity of the flooring regularly during the laying operations.

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Once the installation is finished grout the flooring. Remember to observe the times indicated by the manufacturer for light foot traffic before walking on the tiles.

Expansion joints

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In correspondence with a structural or dividing joint in the screed, it is mandatory to provide an expansion joint with a width that is at least the size of the existing one. If there are joints between different surface types, it is mandatory to provide an expansion joint.

3

Around fixed elements of the supporting structure, such as walls, steps, columns, etc., it is mandatory to provide peripheral joints with a width of between 4 and 12mm.

Avoid Cuts

IN ORDER TO AVOID AESTHETICALLY UNPLEASANT CUTS OF THE TILES, IT IS SUGGESTED TO DEFINE THE SLOPES OF THE SCREED TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE SIZE CHOSEN FOR THE INSTALLATION.

ELEVATED FLOOR INSTALLATION

The elevated floor technology offers many specific and immediately perceivable advantages: it allows the passage of cables, pipes and necessary installations to be managed easily; it enables the underfloor to be inspected easily and guarantees an effective draining of rainwater. Thanks to the presence of independent elements, elevated floors absorb expansion and structural movements, thus avoiding the formation of cracks on the waterproof embrane. The absence of the screed makes it possible to substantially reduce the weight that burdens the structures, while offering a high resistance to loads.

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The installation on the plastic supports must only been done on perfectly waterproof substrates. Before proceeding with the installation clean the substrate thoroughly

2

With regard to the number and position of the supports, as well as the type of reinforcement on the back of the slab, it is recommended to follow the instructions given in the following table, which are essential to evenly distribute the load.

3

With the use of the special adjustment key it is possible to obtain a perfectly stable surface and with the required slope for better water drainage.

SPECIAL ELEMENTS

In order to guarantee excellent aesthetics and functionality for the various possible applications, the 20mm outdoor porcelain Simstone tile collections have a rich set of step elements and special pieces.

STAIR TILE WITH STRAIGHT EDGE
STAIR TILE WITH ROUNDED EDGE
SWIMMING POOL EDGE
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