1)
TILES
e. SUGGESTIONS FOR LAYING OUTDOORS
2)
JOINTS
WALL TILES/INDOOR
L ≤ 30 cm
3)
SEPARATION LAYER
Normal-setting
L ≤ 90 cm
Class
C2TE
C2TE
C2TE
T
R2T
T
R2T
C2TE/S1
A presa rapida
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
4)
STRENGTHENING LAYER
L ≤ 30 cm
Adhesive
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
5)
DRAINING LAYER
6)
SEPARATION LAYER
7)
IMPERMEABLE LAYER
8)
LEVELLING LAYER
9)
LOAD BEARING LAYER
10) FRENCH DRAIN
KERABOND
PLUS
TIXOBOND
WHITE
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX
KERALASTIC T
KERALASTIC T
KERAFLEX
L = Longest side
Type of substrate
Cement screeds, in anhydrite*,
TOPCEM, TOPCEM PRONTO,
MAPECEM, MAPECEM PRONTO
Heated substrates, concrete, old
ceramic tiles, marble tiles, stone
Wood, PVC, rubber
Metal
Damp-proofing systems
(MAPEGUM WPS)
* after application of PRIMER G
L = Longest side
Type of substrate
Gypsum* or cement plaster,
plasterboard. fibre-reinforced
cement panels, lightweight
aggregate blocks
Concrete
Old ceramic tiles, marble tiles,
stone
Wood-based composite panels
Metal
Damp-proofing systems
(MAPEGUM WPS)
L ≤ 30 cm
Adhesive
Class
KERABOND
C1
KERAFLEX
C2TE
KERALASTIC
R2
KERALASTIC
R2
KERAFLEX
C2TE
Normal-setting
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
Adhesive
Class
KERAFLEX
C2TE
KERAFLEX
C2TE
KERALASTIC
R2
KERALASTIC
R2
FLOOR TILES/INDOOR
L ≤ 30 cm
Quick-setting
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
Normal-setting
L ≤ 90 cm
Class
C2TE/S1
C2TE/S1
Normal-setting
L ≤ 90 cm
Class
C2TE/S1
C2TE/S1
FLOOR TILES/OUTDOOR
L ≤ 30 cm
Quick-setting
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
Adhesive
* after application of PRIMER G
L ≤ 30 cm
Adhesive
Normal-setting
L ≤ 90 cm
Class
C2TE
C2TE
C2TE
T
R2T
T
R2T
C2TE/S1
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
KERAFLEX
WALL TILES/INDOOR
L ≤ 30 cm
A presa rapida
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
L ≤ 30 cm
Adhesive
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
KERABOND + ISOLASTIC
KERABOND + ISOLASTIC
WALL TILES/OUTDOOR
L ≤ 30 cm
A presa rapida
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
Adhesive
KERABOND
TIXOBOND
WHITE
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX
KERALASTIC T
KERALASTIC T
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERALASTIC T
KERALASTIC T
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
C2FT/S2
ELASTORAPID
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
ELASTORAPID
C2FT/S2
L = Longest side
Type of substrate
Cement screeds, in anhydrite*,
TOPCEM, TOPCEM PRONTO,
MAPECEM, MAPECEM PRONTO
Heated substrates, concrete, old
ceramic tiles, marble tiles, stone
Wood, PVC, rubber
Metal
Damp-proofing systems
(MAPEGUM WPS)
* after application of PRIMER G
L = Longest side
Type of substrate
Gypsum* or cement plaster,
plasterboard. fibre-reinforced
cement panels, lightweight
aggregate blocks
Concrete
Old ceramic tiles, marble tiles,
stone
Wood-based composite panels
Metal
Damp-proofing systems
(MAPEGUM WPS)
* after application of PRIMER G
L ≤ 30 cm
Adhesive
Class
KERABOND
C1
KERAFLEX
C2TE
KERALASTIC
R2
KERALASTIC
R2
KERAFLEX
C2TE
Normal-setting
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
Adhesive
Class
KERAFLEX
C2TE
KERAFLEX
C2TE
KERALASTIC
R2
KERALASTIC
R2
FLOOR TILES/INDOOR
L ≤ 30 cm
Quick-setting
30 cm < L ≤ 90 cm
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
KERAFLEX
“KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERALASTIC
KERALASTIC
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white); KERA-
FLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
Class
C2TE
C2TE/S1
R2
R2
C2TE/S2
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
ELASTORAPID
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FTE/S2
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
ELASTORAPID
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FTE/S2
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
ELASTORAPID
ELASTORAPID
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
ELASTORAPID
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
ELASTORAPID
ELASTORAPID
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
ELASTORAPID
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
Class
C2FTE/S2
C2FTE/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FTE/S2
Class
C2FTE/S2
C2FTE/S2
C2FTE/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FTE/S2
Class
C1
C1TE
C2TE
C2TE
R2
R2
C2TE/S1
Class
C2TE
C2TE/S1
C2TE/S1
R2T
R2T
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
ELASTORAPID
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERALASTIC T
KERALASTIC T
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
When using tiles for outdoors laying, while confirming the resistance to freezing of Ceramica Sant'Agostino tiles (Standard
UNI EN 202), some fundamental laying requirements must be met in order to ensure that the flooring will resist freezing.
The most important conditions to satisfy are :
1) SLOPE : the flooring must be laid so that there is a minimum slope of 2% (2 cm lower for each meter in length).
2) EXPANSION JOINTS : it is advisable to use expansion joints every three linear meters along the support layer. To
compensate for expansion and contraction due to seasonal changes in temperature. These joints are to be filled with
foam insulating material.
3) GROUTING : employ water-proof materials suitable for use outdoors.
4) WATER-PROOFING LAYER : this material, too, must be applied at a 2% slope.
5) DRAINAGE : above the water-proofing layer and adequate surface drainage layer must be prepared to allow for any
water infiltrations to run off without building up pressure.
The best way to lay tiles outdoors is summarized in the two diagrams below. These refer to installation with a thermal
insulation layer (floors on the upper floors directly over another apartment) and insulation-free insallation (es. overhanging
balconies which do not require insulation).
Class
C1
C1TE
C2TE
C2TE
R2
R2
C2TE/S1
Class
C2TE
C2TE/S1
C2TE/S1
R2T
R2T
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
Class
C2TE/S1
C2TE/S1
Class
C2/S2
C2/S2
Adhesive
ELASTORAPID
ELASTORAPID
Class
Class
Class
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
KERAFLEX
30 cm <
Adhesive
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX
KERALASTIC
KERALASTIC
KERAFLEX
C2TE
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
KERALASTIC
KERALASTIC
KERAFLEX EASY S1;
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 (white);
KERAFLEX MAXI S1 ZERO (grey)
Class
C2TE
C2TE/S1
R2
R2
C2TE/S1
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S1
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
Adhesive
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1
Class
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S1
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S1
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
ELASTORAPID
ELASTORAPID
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
ELASTORAPID
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
ELASTORAPID
ELASTORAPID
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
KERAQUIK MAXI S1 +
LATEX PLUS
Class
C2FTE/S2
C2FTE/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FTE/S2
Class
C2FTE/S2
C2FTE/S2
C2FTE/S2
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
L = Longest side
Type of substrate
Cement screeds, in anhydrite*,
TOPCEM, TOPCEM PRONTO,
MAPECEM, MAPECEM PRONTO.
Concrete, old ceramic tiles,
marble tiles, stone
Damp-proofing systems
(MAPELASTIC, MAPELASTIC SMART
MONOLASTIC,
MONOLASTIC ULTRA)
* after application of PRIMER G
L = Longest side
Type of substrate
Plaster, concrete
Damp-proofing systems
(MAPELASTIC, MAPELASTIC SMART
MONOLASTIC,
MONOLASTIC ULTRA)
* after application of PRIMER G
L ≤ 30 cm
Adhesive
30 cm <
Adhesive
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
30 cm <
Adhesive
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
L > 90 cm
Adhesive
KERABOND + ISOLASTIC
KERABOND + ISOLASTIC
Class
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
C2TE/S2
ELASTORAPID
C2FT/S2
ELASTORAPID
C2FT/S2
ELASTORAPID
C2FTE/S2
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
KERAFLEX
MAXI S1
C2FT/S2
ELASTORAPID
C2FT/S2
C2FT/S2
ELASTORAPID
C2FT/S2
Class
C2TE/S1
C2TE/S1
Class
C2/S2
C2/S2
Adhesive
ELASTORAPID
ELASTORAPID
Class
Class
KERAFLEX
30 cm <
Adhesive
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX
KERAFLEX
KERALASTIC
KERALASTIC
KERAFLEX
C2TE
C2TE/S2
ELASTORAPID
INDEX
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