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          CERAMIC FIXING INSTRUCTIONS
          LIMESTONE FIXING INSTRUCTIONS
          POLAR RIVA FIXING INSTRUCTIONS
          PORCELAIN TILE INSTRUCTIONS
          SLATE FIXING INSTRUCTIONS
          MAINTENANCE GUIDE

Below are the same guides in Polish (Polski)

          LIMESTONE FIXING INSTRUCTIONS in Polski
          POLAR RIVA FIXING INSTRUCTIONS in Polski
          PORCELAIN TILE INSTRUCTIONS in Polski
          SLATE FIXING INSTRUCTIONS in Polski


:: LIMESTONE FIXING INSTRUCTIONS ::

Fixing instructions for Limestone on to Suspended Timber Floor with Electric wire under floor heating

1 Ensure that Joists, floor boards, Waterproof ply, Tongue and grove etc are stable without excessive movement, screwed down, dust free and dry.

2 Cut Ditra matting to fit area then fix using Ditra Adhesive. Ensure sheets are overlapped and a kerdi matting skirting is used if the area is to be water proof.

3 Apply single part rapid flex white adhesive to the Ditra matting to create a level screed 2mm above the Ditra matting. Allow to dry

4 Fix the under floor heating as per manufacturers instructions & test. Ensure that none of the heating elements are in contact with matting.

5 Fix the Tiles with a minimum 2 mm joint using single part rapid flex white adhesive using a notched trowel to create a 4 mm bed again ensure that none of the heating elements are in contact with the tile. Wash tiles and allow to dry

6 Apply one thin coat of MN Stainstop to tile , after 15 mins remove any excess with a dry cloth

7 Grout using a flexible floor grout , then thoroughly remove all residue.

8 Leave grout to dry for at least 24 hours, then wash tiles, once dry apply one/two thin coats of MN Stainstop to tile , after 15 mins remove any excess with a dry cloth

9 Clean and set up a regular maintenance programme.

10 Do not switch on the under floor heating on for at least 2 weeks and then only increase the temperature above room temperature by 2 degree increments per day until the desired temperature has been achieved.

Fixing instructions for Suspended timber floors or floors where there is a mix of substrates, cracked old screed, green screed or water pipe underfloor heating systems

As above omit points 3 & 4 ie creating a screed etc, apply adhesive to the matting using a notched trowel and fix tile immediately to create a 3 mm bed above the matting. Follow points 6,7,8 & 9

Fixing instructions for Screeded Floors with/without under floor heating

As above omit points1,2,3 & 4 i.e. creating a screed etc. apply adhesive direct to a primed screed using a notched trowel and fix tile immediately to create a 3 mm bed. Follow points 6,7 & 8
N.B. New Screeds should dry out or cure before tiles can be laid; industry recommendation is 25 mm per week, otherwise use ditra matting as above.

Fixing instructions for walls areas ie plaster/plasterboard, ply, backer board & render

As above omit points1,2,3 & 4 apply adhesive direct to a primed surface using a notched trowel and fix tile immediately to create a 3 mm bed.. Follow points 6,7 & 8

For Dark limestone to enhance the natural colour apply coats of MN Colour Intensifier, once the tiles have been fixed and before the MN Stainstop, until the desired hue has been achieved.

N.B. That although most of our limestones once sealed will have a low absorption making them resistant to staining, they are natural so they will be affected by strong acids & alkalis such as strong detergents, bleach etc.

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