What are the instructions one has to follow to lay Paving Tiles/Blocks ?
- Create a firm sub base using river sand, black metal in proportion as per requirement of site application e.g. light/ heavy traffic. Drive, pathway.
- Prepare base mortar with cement and sand in the ratio 1:4.
- Set the levels for the finished floor as specified by the Architect/Contractor.
- Prepare the cement slurry, spread it on the leveled mortar base.
- Wet the reverse of the tile with water. Do not immerse the tiles in water.
- Place the tiles/blocks on base mortar/materials. Tap gently and uniformly with a rubber/wooden grip covered with cloth to obtain perfect levels.
- Thickness of bedding material is to be adjusted considering the thickness variation of tiles to maintain the final level.
- Use the granite cutting machine for cutting the end portion of the tiles for perfect edges.
- Clean the surface of the tile with clean water wet sponge immediately after laying. Ensure that the base mortar cement which squeezes through joints does not settle on the tile.
- Water used for cleaning should not be salty or hard.
- It is suggested to leave a fine gap all round the tile for better fitting.
- Do not use the area laid for 48 hours.
- Fill in the joints with pointing material / a polymer based cementious tiling joint filler. Do not apply the pointing material all over the tile surface.
- Allow pointing material to set for 15 minutes and then clean the surface of the tile with wet sponge, removing the excess pigment on the tile surface.
- Wash the surface with soap water or mild detergent to obtain a clean surface.
What are the precautions and maintanenance measures which will enhance life and beauty to your site ?
- While unloading, stack the tiles properly to avoid breakage or damage at corners.
- Avoid scratching or scrubbing on the Glossy surface.
- Avoid stacking / loading of steel, iron, or other heavy material on the laid area.
- Do not apply point loads.
- Remove-Greece, oil, tyre marks to keep the surface clean it can be easily removed by detergent / soap water.
What are the desired site conditions before laying tiles/blocks ?
- Total site should be ready in all respects before laying the Blocks/Tiles ie: duly completing base leveling, slopping, rolling, fixing curbing stone or brick wall for support of paving tiles/blocks at the end edges if required. Raising of chambers, laying drainage, sanitary, electricity lines. Complete Marble/Natural stone polishing, Painting of ceiling – verandahs. Fixing and polishing of windows, doors and gates or other cementing work.
Other important notes ?
- All designs and shapes are registered patents.
- Performance and aesthetic is assured only against strictly adhering to above technical specifications ( for stocking, laying and maintenance of tiles) Please ask, refer to our technical brochure before laying the tiles. No complaints will be entertained once the tiles are fixed.
- Efflorescence World over, shade variation and efflorescence is an inherent feature of all tiles due to constraints in water, cement & pigment technology. This is in no way detriment to the performance of the materials and responsibility cannot be accepted for its occurance.
- The colour of the samples shown in the photgraphs are indicative only.
