Laying instructions |
Determining room dimensions |
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The
room dimensions are important for calculating the necessary
quantity of tiles in order to plan the laying pattern and
to determine the starting point of the installation. You determine
the room dimensions in square metres by measuring the length
(a) and the width (b) and multiplying with one another [=
(a) x (b)].
In the event of non-rectangular rooms (see illustration)
the surface is divided into several rectangles (1, 2, and
3). Through the addition of the partial surface areas the
total surface area of the room can now be determined in turn.
Please also control whether the new floor fits under the door.
If not, the door has to be shortened. |
Planning the installation |
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A variety of
different patterns can be prepared by using various types
of stone and tile formats. The Quick Stone design inlays in
cube and strip form have exactly one fourth the width of a
standard tile (308 x 308 mm). As a result, you can prepare
patterns without having to cut the tiles required for this
by using a quantity of inlays that are divisible by 4.
With the help of the room dimensions determined in Step 1
it is possible - depending on the respective laying pattern
- to calculate the number of required tiles (of any sort).
You need 10.75 standard files per square metre. With rectangular
installation ca. 5 % scraps are to be additionally calculated
into the equation, with diagonal installation ca. 10 %. In
addition, at least one pack of Quick Stone tiles should be
held in reserve in order to have replacement tiles (in the
same shade of colour) on hand in the event of damage.
During the utilisation of inlays it is to be noted that 4
stripes each or 16 cubes yield the area of a standard tile. |
Controlling the under-surface |
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Quick Stone
can be installed on normal cement screed flooring as well
as on already existing floors (ceramic, wood). Installation
on floor heating is also possible. However, the old floor
should be in good condition and have an optimal evenness.
With a 2.5 m long straight edge determine whether the under-surface
is level. Possibly existing uneven spots may amount to a maximum
of 2 mm. Larger uneven spots must first be levelled in accordance
with Step 4 of these instructions.
If your floor already has an optimal evenness, you can skip
this step of the instructions. At any rate, the room has to
be cleaned before the installation. |
Preparing the under-surface |
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Uneven spots
on screed floors are filled with a tile filling material for
screed topping. This is spread with a rubber wiper.
Depending on material strength, the level surface created
as a result has to thoroughly dry for ca. 24 hours (see manufacturer's
specification for exact drying time).
In the event of installation on a wooden floor, any loose
floorboards first have to be nailed down or screwed onto the
under-surface. Defective floorboards should be replaced.
After that, level out all uneven spots with a tile filling
material for wood. The filling material can be spread with
a straight aluminium levelling staff and has to thoroughly
dry afterwards. |
Determining the starting point |
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Depending on
the selected laying pattern, a suitable starting point for
the installation now has to be determined. You determine the
centre of the room by stretching two diagonal strings from
the corners. A useful starting point should be determined
individually in the event of non-rectangular rooms (see example
room).
In the event of rectangular installation, align the first
row of tiles along a line that is stretched in the middle
of the room and runs parallel to the side walls. Afterwards,
continue to work on the front side.
In the event of diagonal installation, the longitudinal axis
and transverse axis of the room is determined first, and marked
in between the 45° angle. Along these axes the rows of
tiles are laid straight on the longitudinal axis and diagonal
along the transverse axis. |
Installation |
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Before the
installation, compare the tonality of the tiles and always
lay tiles mixed from at least 3 packs.
Start with the installation in the centre of the room, and
shove the next tile from the side into the first tile until
this noticeably clicks in. If necessary, use a rubber hammer
for this purpose. Proceed with the other tiles in the same
manner. While doing so, absolutely make sure that the edges
always point in the same direction as the grouting profile.
When you have reached the wall, tiles may have to be cut.
Quick Stone modules are cut with the help of a right-angle
grinder (Flex) with diamond cutting wheel or a wet-cutting
machine. Lateral cuts of less than 2 cm should be avoided,
since this impairs the stability of the module.
The cut modules are inserted by first shoving the teeth into
the module already laid out. Then the module is placed on
the wall and slowly pressed downward. A rubber hammer and
a plastic wedge can also be utilised for this purpose. |
Installing the skirting |
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Apply the tiling
adhesive on the back side of the skirting tile, and firmly
press this to the wall in the joint run of the floor tile.
While doing so, a space ( in grouting line-width) should be
maintained between the skirting and the floor tile.
Small wooden shims can be placed underneath for consistent
maintenance of this spacing. |
Permanently elastic grouting of skirting |
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The transition
between floor tiles and skirting as well as the perpendicular
joints in the corners of the room must be grouted with natural
stone silicone based grouting material. |
Installing the border strips |
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The Quick Stone
border strip has been developed to enable straight as well
as round room borders. Thanks to a specially developed clamping
system made of resistant plastic it is possible to install
a border without screws or bonding. The border strip is only
clamped to the edge of the floor.
The Quick Stone floor can be walked on immediately after
completion of the installation. |
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