Laying of large-format tiles in wall and floor areas
The ceramic industry is advancing in its technical progress and, in line with the trend, is producing ever large-size tiles by using special processes, which are often also becoming ever thinner. The client wants flat coverings with as few joints and narrow joint as possible, some of which are not feasible. In addition to above-average expertise, this type of installation requires special knowledge, creativity and, last but not least, special tools. In particular, the substrate assessment is an important aspect, since it often requires additional levelling to improve the surface evenness in the wall or floor area.
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2. In case of calcium sulphate screeds, the mixing water of the tile adhesive must not penetrate into the substrate. The residual moisture must not exceed 0.5% by weight before installation. For this type of substrate, apply two coats of the quick-drying multi-use primer weber.prim 804.
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3. In the wall area, small-surface unevenness can be levelled with appropriate adhesive mortar, such as the multi-use flexible tile adhesive weber.xerm 861. For larger levelling jobs, it is recommended to use the quick-setting levelling and repair mortar weber.plan 818.
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4. For levelling surfaces, it is absolutely necessary to apply an additional coat of the floor self-levelling compounds weber.plan 813-10 (1 - 10 mm) or weber.plan 813-25 (1 - 25 mm). Refer to the application tip "Application chart of weber.plan 813" for full information about specific primer and leveling thickness in accordance with each substrate.
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Priming
1. Apply the primer weber.prim 801 on absorbent substrates or the primer weber.prim 803 on non-absorbent substrates. The quick-drying multi-use primer weber.prim 804 can also be used for pre-treatment of all substrates.
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Application on walls
After the tile adhesive has been combed over the entire surface of the wall area and on the backside of the tiles, the ceramic covering can be laid onto the fresh mortar bed of weber.xerm 861. A slight knocking or sliding motions will achieve the best possible contact (i.e. full-surface between tile and adhesive).
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Application on floors
Large-format, thin tiles must be covered with a fabric backing on the reverse side in order to be used on floors. In this case, such tiles are also installed with the temperature-independent setting flexible adhesive weber.xerm 859 F in the floating-buttering method.
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2. Work the premium grout weber.fug 875 BlueComfort into the joints flush and deep with a hard rubber float on walls and floors. After a few minutes, apply a very small quantity of the grout. Smooth down the surface with soft diagonal movements and remove excess material.
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4. Connection and movement joints must be closed with the elastic silicone joint sealant weber.fug 880 or weber.fug 881. In the case of natural stones, use the specific sealant weber.fug 883. For better bonding, use the primer weber.fug 884 (absorbent joint sides) or weber.fug 885 (non-absorbent joint sides).
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Tools
Special types of installation also require special tools, such as: glass suction cups, cutters, hand wire, grinding pads as well as appropriate holding and carrying devices, etc.