{"id":26381,"date":"2021-10-25T17:54:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T17:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terracotadoalgarve.com\/en\/?page_id=26381"},"modified":"2025-02-16T10:45:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T10:45:13","slug":"how-to-install-the-cement-tile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/terracotadoalgarve.com\/en\/how-to-install-the-cement-tile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install the Cement Tile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;26373&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;26374&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The placement process that we recommend is simple, clean and fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend also hiring a professional applicator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>1 PREPARATION OF THE SURFACE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare a perfectly level surface of concrete or self-leveling cement, leaving a reserve of height 24 mm to glue the tiles (20 mm for the mosaics, 4mm for the glue cement).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for the surface to dry completely, otherwise the moisture will evaporate through the mosaics depositing patches of saltpeter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the chosen design is a traditional rug style start by disposing the center, then the surrounding tiles and then finally the plain mosaics from the exterior part with the cutouts till wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2 PREPARATIONS OF THE MOSAICS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean and moisten the bottom face (gray) of the mosaic in order to facilitate the adherence of the cement paste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean also the side faces to ensure a perfect junction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cut the tiles use a diamond disc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3 APPLICATION OF CEMENT GLUE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the concrete glue evenly to the surface with the aid of a wide jagged trowel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also apply the concrete glue on the underside of the tile (double bonding)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>4 PLACING<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the tiles and level them very carefully, one by one, pressing them with the palm of the hand. Hammering vigorously with a rubber mallet surely cause the gradual appearance of micro cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mosaics are placed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leaving no joint between tiles(dry joint or minimum joint &#8211; the variation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between two tiles is + \/ &#8211; 1 mm);<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Well aligned (to respect the drawing);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perfectly leveled (the mosaics can not be polished -tolerated difference in thickness is\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0+ \/ &#8211; 1 mm this is compensated with the glue cement).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>We flatly discourage the placement of the mosaics directly on top of a fresh cement screed. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, the result over time will be, almost certainly, uneven mosaics, with lack of adequate support or hollow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>5 JOINTS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The space (very thin) between the tiles is filled with a paste of cement for joints, which is applied with a trowel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the plain floor tiles you may pigment the joint cement paste to approximate the color of the mosaics. When it is mosaics with drawing you should not use pigmented cement paste for the joints.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess jointing paste should be eliminated immediately with a damp cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>6 Cleaning during the work<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean immediately with a damp cloth the remains of cement or dirt from work, so they do not adhere to the mosaics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patches of dry cement are removed by sanding gently with water sandpaper No. 600.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>7 DRYING<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow the finished floors to dry well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not step on the tiles before the cement glue is fully dry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drying will take several days, depending on weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After complete drying the tiles will recover the original color.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>8 TREATMENT\/PROTECTION<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the surface is completely clean and dry, and using a brush, apply the Zorpit-PGM water\/oil repellent protector, which, without altering the appearance of the material, prevents moisture absorption and the appearance of stains. Wait 24 hours and apply a second coat of the product. This treatment prevents the deep penetration of organic substances without altering the original appearance of the Mosaic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>9 DAILY CLEANING<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should only use neutral detergents. Industrial products, acids or alkalines, may irreparably damage the mosaics, leading to changes or loss of color.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hydraulic Mosaic floor can be cleaned with a cloth or soft brush with water and neutral soap (green or blue soap, marble products).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The colorless wax protects and gives shine to the mosaics but does not clean and builds up in successive layers if not stripped.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;26373&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;26374&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The placement process that we recommend is simple, clean and fast. 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