advice

1. General advise for natural stone installation
2. Quality control on installed floor tiles
3. Protective measures for natural stone flooring
4. Advice for installations of interior floors
5. Advice for installation of exterior floors
6. advice for installation of marbles
7. Advice of installation of sandstones
8. advice for installation of mosaics cleft/ random bricks 3x1
9. advice for installation of morias mosaics 1x1
10. advice for the installation of Pietra Lece
11. Protective measures after installation
12. lithofin maintenance advice for natural stone inside
13. lithofin maintenance for natural stone outside
14. lithofin maintenance advice for kitchen tablets natural stone
15. Lithofin maintenance advice for bathrooms and showers
16. lithofin maintenance advice for kitchen tablets caesarstone
17. Care and Maintenance Caesarstone

• General advise for natural stone installation

  Protect the tiles from rain, wind and frost. Stone that are frost-sensitive can best be stored in a frost-free room. Prior to placing natural stone, both boxes and/or crates should be mixed to obtain a harmonious colour and structural range. Then the backside should be dusted off. If the tiles are still wet, they should be be left to dry out before starting the installation work.

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• Quality control on installed floor tiles

  An installed floor tile should never be judged with indirect light or against the light. The surface should be judged standing up straight and looking down straight on the stone.
  Hence, judging walls should be done in the same way but looking horizontally and straight to the stone.
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• Protective measures for natural stone flooring

  At entrances, ‘sandy’ shoes may cause wear or scratching to natural stone flooring, therefore a protective mat should be placed. Frequently walked on areas (such as kitchen floors) should be treated more intensively. 
  The underside of table or chair legs should have a protective film (compressed textile or cork) to avoid scratching when moving tables or chairs. Hard plastic should not be applied as it may cause wear to the floor.
  Grease and wine stains should be removed immediately and thouroughly rinsed with hot water and a linseed oil based soap.

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• Advice for installations of interior floors

  A pvc-foil needs to be placed on the concrete floor. This foil should be erected at the edges to the height of the skirting. Edge insulation (strips) must be placed up the the skirting height form the bottom up. This will allow the floor to expand and shrink. If the rooms are too big then an expansion joint should be made. On the concrete base a flat covering floor (chape – thick mixture sand/cement) will be applied whereon the floortiles can be glued or placed in 1 cm (max.) mortar.
  This covering floor (up to 7 cm thickness) needs to dry out for 1 month before installing the stone. Many stones such as Gris Foussana, Carrara, Jura marble, Jeruzalem marble etc. are easily affected by moisture evaporation from the underlying surface. This may cause discoloration and damages.
  
  If the tiles are bedded in mortar then the joints should be left open for 1 week. The tiles should never be sprayed with water after installation. For information about the proper adhesives and glues you may contact specialised companies such as Eurocol tel 0031 75 627 16 00, e-mail : sales@eurocol.nl
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• Advice for installation of exterior floors

  It is crucial that a stable underfloor is in place. If this underlying floor does not allow for water to poor through then a draining foil must be placed. On the underlying floor a covering floor (chape thick mixture sand/cement) should be placed. The covering floor should have a 1.5% slope on which the draining foil is placed. This will allow water to poor off the stone. Then the tiles should be placed in a mortar bedding using the same slope angle. The architect should indicate whereto the water needs to be led to run off the terrace. The mortar or adhesive should be adapted to the type or stone and the area, please contact a specialised company such as Eurocol tel 0031 75 627 16 00, e-mail : sales@eurocol.nl
  Where the terrace joins up with walls (of the house) there should be a edge strip of insulation that will allow for any shrinking and expansion of the terrace floor. This strips should be up to the floor level from through the underlying floor. After installation this strip needs to be trimmed off just under the tile’s surface and the joint has to be filled with an elastic jointing kit. Distances of over 5 m or 35 m2 should also have the same elastic joint. More information on exterior flooring can be provided by the WTCB or can be found in their magazine nr 4/1990.
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• advice for installation of marbles

  Files

  • FFFEULAlicense_517.pdf
  • gb620fa120130405162502nl_518.pdf
  • pragmaticguidetosass_519.pdf
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• Advice of installation of sandstones

  Sandstones like Pietra Serena, Bateig blue etc… should be installed using a ‘dry’ adhesive or cement. Too much moisture may cause discoloration on the stones edges and surface. Before installation the stone’s edges should also be treated with a sealer. This will prevent the moisture of the joint mixture to penetrate into the stone and leave markings to the edges. So jointing and installation should be performed by a specialist.
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• advice for installation of mosaics cleft/ random bricks 3x1

  In order to install the mosaics in a most efficient way, the tiler needs to remove the parts of the mesh backings that are sticking out. This way the sheets will fit nicely together. Furthermore, the different rows need to be placed in stretcher bond, so the individual mesh backings wouldn’t be visual after installation and pointing.

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• advice for installation of morias mosaics 1x1

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• advice for the installation of Pietra Lece

  How do you recommend us to place these tiles, which products to use?
  The products that are normally used for natural stones.
  
  How do you recommend us to fill the joints, which products to use?
  The products that are normally used to fill the joints of natural stone. 
  
  What do you recommend us for maintenance of the tiles after placement ?
  First of all, after installation, it is important to remove any residue of installation materials such as cement, adhesive, grouting etc. To achieve this, the floor must be washed with water and neutral detergents. We advice to clean and treat the pietra lece with specific products for natural stones, such as detergents and stain-resistant products.
  We recommend not to use acid based products to clean and treat the pietra lece, it is a limestone impregnated by bitumen, and therefore, the solvents and the acids would corrode the surface.
  After placing the pietra lece we advice using the following products:
  - cleaning: Fila Cleaner
  - stain resistant: Fila W/68
  - satined wax: Fila Stonewax
  - polished wax: Fila Longlife
  
  For daily maintenance it is enough to clean the tiled area with a cloth. 
  
  How can we remove the smell?
  The smell disappears after 15 to 20 days. The use of the products advised above accelerate this process.

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• Protective measures after installation

  The tiles should be protected by using a ‘breathing’ perforated foil. Sand grains can cause wear and scratching so the stone should also be protected against ‘sandy shoes’.
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• lithofin maintenance advice for natural stone inside

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• lithofin maintenance for natural stone outside

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• lithofin maintenance advice for kitchen tablets natural stone

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• Lithofin maintenance advice for bathrooms and showers

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• lithofin maintenance advice for kitchen tablets caesarstone

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• Care and Maintenance Caesarstone

  Care and Maintenance
  
  The ever-lasting finish requires only simple and routine care to maintain its good
  looks. To clean CaesarStone®, we recommend using warm water and a mild
  detergent or a quality spray and wipe type cleaner.
  
  • Stubborn Stains or Dried Spills
  
  To clean CaesarStone, we recommend using warm water and a mild detergent or a
  quality spray and wipe type cleaner. If, however, you wish to give your CaesarStone
  countertop or surface a thorough cleaning, we recommend using CaesarStone brand
  cleaner, Comet Creme Cleanser with Bleach, or Soft Scrub brand cleaner and a 3M
  Never Scratch™ Scotch-Brite® ‘All-purpose Scrubber’ or equivalent which can be
  used without damaging the surface.
  NOTE: Do not use cleaning products that have a high Ph Level, such as oven
  cleaner or paint remover, as they may etch and damage the surface.
  To remove adhered materials like food, gum and nail polish, first scrape away the
  excess with a sharp blade or plastic putty knife. If there are any grey metal marks on
  the surface, our recommended cleaning agents should remove it. Household Bleach
  and acetone can also be used if required to remove stubborn marks.
  
  • Heat Resistance
  
  CaesarStone can tolerate moderately hot temperatures for brief periods of time.
  Prolonged exposure will result in discoloring or other types of damage.
  Please inform your customers that they should avoid direct contact between very hot
  pots and the CaesarStone surface. Excessive localized heat may damage the
  surface or cause hairline cracks. We always require using an insulator/hot Pad/ Trivet
  especially when using cooking units like electric fry pans/woks/kettles.
  
  • Tough, Yes — Indestructible, No
  
  As with any surface, CaesarStone can be permanently damaged by exposure to
  strong chemicals and solvents that under mine its physical properties. Do not use
  products that contain trichlorethane or methylene chloride, such as paint removers or
  strippers.
  Avoid any highly aggressive cleaning agents like oven/grill cleaners and dishwasher
  agents that have high alkaline/Ph levels. Products containing oils or powders may
  leave a residue and should be rinsed off thoroughly.
  Should your surface accidentally be exposed to any of these damaging products,
  rinse immediately with water to neutralize the effect.
  
  • Scratch Resistance
  
  CaesarStone is a highly scratch resistant surface; however, avoid abuse using sharp
  objects such as sharp knives or screw drivers directly onto the surface.
  
  • Honed Finish Cleaning and Maintenance
  
  Please understand that honed finishes will require more daily maintenance than our
  polished finishes. Since there is more exposed surface area with honed finishes,
  metal marks, finger prints and other signs of daily living will show on honed material.
  Most of these marks can be easily removed with little effort and cleaning products
  such as Caesarstone® brand Cream Cleanser. For tough stains, gently work the area
  with the cleaner and a green Scotch-Brite pad.
  Honed materials may obtain slight surface markings during transportation,
  fabrication, or installation. These marks can usually be removed using the above
  mentioned cleaning methods or with Acetone.
  It is possible to use a stone color enhancer on the surface of CaesarStone honed
  materials to help minimize the appearance of fingerprints and marks due to normal
  use. These products may include Tenax Ager or Aquamix Enrich and Seal®.
  Note: As Caesarstone® is non-porous, it will therefore keep its lustrous gloss and
  ultra smooth surface without polishing. Under no circumstances should any type of
  stone impregnating sealers be applied to any CaesarStone surface.
  When fabricating any CaesarStone material with a honed finish take care not to overpolish
  any edge details beyond the honed finish on the slab face surface. This can
  normally be obtained by wet polishing using diamond granite or marble pads
  progressing only to a 400 grit level.
  All CaesarStone fabrication requires the avoidance of modifying the factory polish on
  the face of the slabs. It is recommended for the honed and polished finishes that a
  protective layer, such as tape or plastic, be applied to the slab face to prevent
  accidental damage to the factory polish during fabrication.
  
  • Environmental Commitment
  
  CaesarStone has a lot to be proud of. We are the first quartz surface company
  worldwide to carry the ISO 14001 environ mental standard — a global standard
  framed specifically for environmental protection in industry.
  This means that everything we do — in our plant and outside — is governed by an
  environmental management policy. It begins with safety standards that protect all
  workers, and continues with ecologically friendly production processes.
  As for our customers, they benefit from manufacture that assures totally inert
  products that prevent the spread of toxins and require almost no detergents.
  We at CaesarStone are working for a cleaner, safer, and better quality environment.
  Everyone at CaesarStone is part of this commitment — it’s part of our way of life.
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