Laying Famous Vitrified Tiles
Plaster the surface of the floor to be laid with smooth finish
and complete the plastering and curing at least one week prior to installation
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Kindly look for the arrow( –» ) on the back of the tile and follow the laying pattern
as shown in Visual (A) or Visual (B). |
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Before fixing Famous Vitrified Tiles, lay them out in the desired
pattern and make sure that they give an acceptable blend of colour. Please note
that certain amount of shade variation is inherent in the manufacture of a vitrified
product.
THE COMPANY WILL BEAR NO LIABILITY AFTER THE SLABS ARE FIXED.
For fixing Famous Vitrified Tiles, we recommend the use of chemical
fixing adhesives available in the market with proper trowelling method for 100%
coverage behind the tile and for peerless bonding. Please follow the fixing instructions
provided along with the adhesives.
For fixing Famous Vitrified Tiles on the floor using sand and cement, follow the
instructions given below :
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A) |
Use cement and sand mortar in the ratio of 1:4 Add some water to create a consistent
paste. |
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B) |
Once the mixing is completed do not add any further water and use the same withen
one hour. |
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C) |
Apply a 20-30 mm. Layer of bedding material over an area of 1 square metre at a
time on the surface of the area. Apply a fine slurry to the back of the tille to
ensure proper and full-bedding. |
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D) |
Press gently for even adherence at the back of the tile. DO NOT USE AN IRON HAMMER
OR SOME HEAVY MATERIAL TO PRESS THE TILE. |
For fixing Famous Vitrified Tiles on Dado, we recommend the use
of chemical fixing adhesives available in the market. Please follow the manufacturers
instructions for the same. We do not recommend the use of sand and cement for fixing
on Dado.
Mark and lay out tiles from the center of the area to be layed so that the cut tiles,
if any, will appear on the outer edge towards the wall.
The nominal size we maintain is 605 X 605 mm. As a part of the internationally accepted
laying practices, use of 2 to 5 mm. Spacers is recommended.
Completed the tiles laying process by pressing the cut Famous Vitrified Tiles firmly
into place along the floors.
Allow a minimum of 48 hours for bed curing. After this period fill the joints with
chemical grouts with recommended joints. Usage of grout sealant is recommended for
keeping the grout free of dust.
15 minutes after finishing the grouting process, wipe off excess grout with a damp
sponge and polish the tiles with a soft and dry cloth for a clean surface. The tiles
can also be cleaned by mild acid. (However, Hydrofluoric acid and its derivatives
should not be used.)
