Application of decorative cladding materials

Surface preparation

Care must be taken to ensure that the application area is durable, dry, clean, dust-free and suitable for the next steps. The surface must be free of all oil, rust, thick lubricating oil and paraffin residues that will weaken the adhesion, the surface must be free of debris and the surface must be saturated with moisture. The surface should be primed with UNIVERSAL ASTAR to reduce its absorbency and provide a durable adhesion surface. Excess iron debris and wood chips must be removed and any gaps must be repaired on the surface two days in advance with a suitable TAMCRETE® repair material.

Application of ceramic tiles, joint filling and protection

When pladding with natural stones in outdoor spaces, the adhesive should be selected by taking measures such as the size, weight, and absorbency of the decorative stone. When applying light-colored decorative natural stones, CERAMAX® FLEX WHITE adhesive class C2 with increased features according to EN2004-1 standard can be used in order to prevent the color changing of the stone. CERAMAX® ULTRA or CERAMAX® FLEX can be used on dark colored natural stones. For long-lasting joint filler application in wet areas such as bathrooms FUGAMAX® FLEX or ya FUGAMAX® COTTO should be used which are silicone-based, flexible, and antibacterial. IZOMAX® S420 or IZOMAX® S440 impregnation materials can be used to protect natural stones, directly, in outdoor spaces.