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2 Table Of Contents The Nile Co. Heritage & Quality 5 About the Terrazzo Collection 6 Mosaico 9 Lux 17 Granite 23 Customization 27 Technical Data

THE NILE CO. HERITAGE & QUALITY THE NILE CO., FOUNDED IN 1942, IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH QUALITY CEMENT AND TERRAZZO TILES IN EGYPT & THE MIDDLE EAST.

3 THE NILE CO. HERITAGE & QUALITY THE NILE CO., FOUNDED IN 1942, IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH QUALITY CEMENT AND TERRAZZO TILES IN EGYPT & THE MIDDLE EAST. ITS PRODUCT RANGE INCLUDES HANDMADE ENCAUSTIC CEMENT TILES, DOUBLE- LAYER AND SINGLE-LAYER TERRAZZO TILES, DECORATIVE OUTDOOR AND PAVEMENT TILES, AND NATURAL QUARTZITE STONE TILES FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE. A pioneer in the cement tile industry, the Nile Co. is continuously developing and upgrading its products and manufacturing techniques by adopting the most up-to-date technology in the field. Vertical expansion all along the supply chain has enabled the Nile Co. to control every aspect of the production process; from the extraction of raw materials to the transportation, processing and manufacturing of the tiles; thus ensuring the quality and consistency of their finished product. They are currently the only Egyptian manufacturer to produce tiles that can handle up to 240/cm 3 and have a production capacity of 4000 sq.m. per day, which is unmatched by any of its local peers. The Nile Co. has supplied a vast range of projects and clients, from large-scale public projects to sports clubs, schools & universities, and hospitality, commercial and residential projects. Its list of clients and projects is a testament to the trust and confidence placed in its products by some of the largest and most established architectural consultants and construction firms in the region. The company was founded by Ibrahim Abdel Hafiz, a pioneering Egyptian industrialist who personally ran its operations for over 60 years. Today, the Nile Co. continues to be managed by the next generation of the family, building on over 70 years of history and experience in making world-class quality cement tiles. 4 5

TILES Terrazzo was one of the first flooring materials created thousands of years ago by the ancient Romans from the chips left over from work with marble and stone; bound with cement, colored with

4 TILES Terrazzo was one of the first flooring materials created thousands of years ago by the ancient Romans from the chips left over from work with marble and stone; bound with cement, colored with natural oxides and blended with water. Terrazzo combines the durability of marble with the strength and economy of concrete, is low maintenance and can be re-polished in-situ years following installation bringing the surface back to near new finish. These heavy-duty double layer tiles are composed of a back layer of sand, cement and dolomite, and a top layer of cement mixed with marble chip, aggregates and coloring pigments. They are suitable for both indoor & outdoor use in hightraffic industrial, commercial and residential environments that require a sophisticated and durable flooring finish. Terrazzo is currently back in fashion as a flooring material in luxury interiors such as bathroom floors, reception areas and wall claddings. With a lifespan of over 50 years, Terrazzo tiles provide a cost effective solution (at half the price of single layer tiles), and the Nile Co. has a manufacturing capacity of 3000 sq.m per day. Our Terrazzo Collection includes Mosaico tiles, Lux tiles with marble slab, and heavy-duty Granite chip tiles. 6 7

MOSAICO OUR MOSAICO TILE COLLECTION HAS DEVELOPED OVER THE COURSE OF DECADES OF EXPERIENCE TO INCLUDE A UNIQUE RANGE OF COLORS AND MARBLES THAT PROVIDES A VARIETY OF TILE OPTIONS SUITABLE FOR

5 MOSAICO OUR MOSAICO TILE COLLECTION HAS DEVELOPED OVER THE COURSE OF DECADES OF EXPERIENCE TO INCLUDE A UNIQUE RANGE OF COLORS AND MARBLES THAT PROVIDES A VARIETY OF TILE OPTIONS SUITABLE FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES. MOSAICO TILES ARE MANUFACTURED FROM A UNIQUE BLEND OF MATERIALS THAT PRODUCE TONAL VARIATIONS THAT ARE A KEY CHARACTERISTIC OF ITS UNIQUE AESTHETIC, MAKING IT AN IDEAL FLOORING SOLUTION FOR TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY SETTINGS. 8 9

6 MOSAICO Cobra & Greisho GREISHO GREY GREISHO PINK COBRA GREEN CODE: TER-MOS Karara (25-30mm) / Green (15mm) COLOR: Grey CODE: TER-MOS Pink (25-30mm) / Green (15mm) COLOR: Pink CODE: TER-MOS SIZE: 40x40 cm Green (50mm & 15mm) COLOR: Green COBRA PINK COBRA GALALA COBRA BLACK CODE: TER-MOS SIZE: 40x40 cm Pink (50mm & 15mm) COLOR: Pink CODE: TER-MOS SIZE: 40x40 cm Galala (50mm & 15mm) COLOR: Beige CODE: TER-MOS SIZE: 40x40 cm Black (50mm & 15mm) COLOR: Black GREISHO GREY 10 11

7 MOSAICO 15mm Chip GALALA/BEIGE BLACK/WHITE KARARA/BLACK CODE: TER-MOS Galala (15mm) COLOR: Beige CODE: TER-MOS Black (15mm) COLOR: White CODE: TER-MOS Karara (15mm) COLOR: Black BLACK/BLACK GALALA+GREEN/GREY KARARA/WHITE CODE: TER-MOS Black (15mm) COLOR: Black CODE: TER-MOS Galala & Green (15mm) COLOR: Grey CODE: TER-MOS Karara (15mm) COLOR: White 15mm GALALA/BEIGE 12 13

8 MOSAICO 25-30mm Chip KARARA/WHITE BRESCIA+GREEN/WHITE KARARA/BLACK CODE: TER-MOS Karara (25-30mm) COLOR: White CODE: TER-MOS Brescia & Green (25-30mm) COLOR: White CODE: TER-MOS Karara (25-30mm) COLOR: Black GRANITE IMITATION PINK/PINK GALALA/BEIGE CODE: TER-MOS Pink (25-30mm) & Black (15mm) COLOR: Pink CODE: TER-MOS Pink (25-30mm) COLOR: Pink CODE: TER-MOS Galala (25-30mm) COLOR: Beige 25-30mm KARARA/WHITE 14 15

9 LUX LUX TILES FEATURE LARGE MARBLE SLABS MIXED WITH SMALLER CHIPS AND A COLORED CEMENT MIX. AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE OF MARBLE, THEY OFFER A SOPHISTICATED AND LUXURIOUS FLOORING OPTION FOR USE IN HIGH-END INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS. A RANGE OF MARBLE TYPES AND COLORS ARE AVAILABLE

10 LUX KARARA/KARARA/WHITE GREEN/KARARA/GREEN BLACK/GREEN/BLACK CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Karara (4mm) COLOR: White CODE: TER-LUX Green (Slab) / Karara (15mm) COLOR: Green CODE: TER-LUX Black (Slab) / Green (4mm) COLOR: Black KARARA/GALALA/BEIGE KARARA/GREEN/BLACK KARARA/GREEN/GREEN CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Galala (4mm) COLOR: Beige CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Green (4mm) COLOR: Black CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Green (4mm) COLOR: Green KARARA/KARARA/WHITE AT HELIOPOLIS SPORTING CLUB 18 19

LUX GREEN/GREEN/GREEN KARARA/KARARA/BEIGE

11 LUX GREEN/GREEN/GREEN KARARA/KARARA/BEIGE KARARA/KARARA/BLACK CODE: TER-LUX Green (Slab) / Green (4mm) COLOR: Green CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Karara (15mm) COLOR: Green CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Karara (15mm) COLOR: Green KARARA/KARARA/GREEN KARARA/KARARA/PINK KARARA/PINK/PINK CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Karara (15mm) COLOR: Beige CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Karara (15mm) COLOR: Black CODE: TER-LUX Karara (Slab) / Pink (4mm) COLOR: Green KARARA/KARARA/WHITE & GREEN/GREEN/GREEN AT CAIRO MARRIOTT HOTEL (installed 1985) 20 21

12 GRANITE GRANITE TILES OFFER THE MOST DURABILITY AND STRENGTH OF ALL THE TILES IN THE TERRAZZO COLLECTION. THEY ARE IDEAL FOR COMMERCIAL FLOORING APPLICATIONS AS THEY OFFER HIGH LOAD RESISTANCE AND REQUIRE MINIMAL ONGOING MAINTENANCE. SUITABLE FOR USE IN OUTDOOR AREAS SUCH AS VEHICLE RESILIENT DRIVEWAYS, PARKING GARAGES, FACTORIES, WAREHOUSES, SUPERMARKETS, ROOFS, AND BASEMENTS

13 GRANITE GRANITE/WHITE GRANITE/BEIGE GRANITE/YELLOW GRANITE/ORANGE GRANITE/PINK GRANITE/BRICK CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN COLOR: White COLOR: Beige COLOR: Yellow COLOR: Orange COLOR: Pink COLOR: Brick GRANITE/NATURAL CEMENT GRANITE/GREY GRANITE/BLACK GRANITE/BROWN CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN CODE: TER-GRN COLOR: Natural Cement COLOR: Grey COLOR: Black COLOR: Brown 24 25

14 CUSTOMIZATION 26 27

15 MOSAICO CUSTOMIZATION Mosaico tiles can be customized by selecting various combinations of marble chip type, marble chip size, and the color applied to the cement mix from the palettes below. MOSAICO COLOR PALETTE MOSAICO CHIP TYPE WHITE BEIGE YELLOW GREEN NATURAL CEMENT BLACK CHIP BRESCIA CHIP GALALA CHIP CAFE AU LAIT PINK BRICK GREY BLACK PINK CHIP GREEN CHIP KARARA CHIP MOSAICO CHIP SIZE 15mm CHIP 25-30mm CHIP 28 29

16 TECHNICAL DATA MATERIALS Front Layer: Portland cement, micron marble powder, marble chip, admixture, special chemicals, color pigment Back Layer: Portland cement, sand, dolomite FINISHES Polished (uncoated) PRODUCTION CAPACITY 3000 sq.m./day APPLICATIONS Indoor & outdoor, Floors only Suitable for use in high traffic/heavy duty areas in commercial spaces, factories, public areas, garages, cafes/hotels, sports clubs, hospitals, schools, banks and other. Also suitable for homes and residential projects. Mosaico MOSAICO 25x25cm TEST AVG. RESULT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS RANGE according to Egyptian Specifications (2005/269-2) NORMAL USE HEAVY DUTY USE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SIZE CM THICKNESS WEIGHT/SQ.M. TILES/SQ.M. TILES/METER LENGTH Abrasion 0.69mm loss 6mm max loss 3.6mm max loss Bending/Flexural Strength kg/cm2 At least 30 kg/cm2 At least 40 kg/cm2 Water Absorption 3.37% Not more than 10% 25x25 25 mm 55 kg x30 30 mm 70 kg MOSAICO 30x30cm 40x40 40 mm 90 kg TEST AVG. RESULT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS RANGE according to Egyptian Specifications (2005/269-2) NORMAL USE HEAVY DUTY USE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS TEST RESULTS Tests conducted by the Egyptian Housing & Building National Research Council Abrasion 1.19mm loss 6mm max loss 3.6mm max loss Bending/Flexural Strength kg/cm2 At least 30 kg/cm2 At least 40 kg/cm2 Granite Water Absorption 4.55% Not more than 10% GRANITE 30x30cm MOSAICO 40x40cm TEST AVG. RESULT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS RANGE according to Egyptian Specifications (2005/269-2) TEST AVG. RESULT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS RANGE according to Egyptian Specifications (2005/269-2) NORMAL USE HEAVY DUTY USE NORMAL USE HEAVY DUTY USE Abrasion 0.51mm loss 0.6mm max loss 3.6mm max loss Abrasion 0.58mm loss 6mm max loss 3.6mm max loss Bending/Flexural Strength kg/cm2 At least 30 kg/cm2 At least 40 kg/cm2 Bending/Flexural Strength kg/cm2 At least 30 kg/cm2 At least 40 kg/cm2 Water Absorption 3.43% Not more than 10% Water Absorption 3.65% Not more than 10% 30 31

17 TECHNICAL DATA ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Terrazzo has been used as a flooring solution for thousands of years, since the Roman era until today. Considered one of the world s first recycled products, it was created by workers utilizing the waste chips from slab marble processing. Today, cement & terrazzo tiles are considered a green, environmentally friendly product and can contribute up to 5 LEED credits under the U.S. Green Building Council s (USGBC) LEED-NC rating system. There are several elements that distinguish them as a sustainable construction material with minimal environmental impact compared to many other flooring solutions: Typically last the lifetime of the building and have extremely low maintenance costs. Is a product that is comprised of zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) materials, exhibiting little or no offgassing over the life of the cured floor. The non-porous, cleanable finish does not support microbial growth, nor allow moisture to accumulate, helping to maintain a mold-free environment with improved indoor air quality. Most of the raw materials are natural (marble chips, white cement and natural color oxides) and the process does not use harsh chemicals that might affect the environment. Materials are locally sourced, minimizing transportation costs. The production process is non-polluting and uses minimum energy, as tiles are not fired in a kiln (unlike ceramic tiles). Additionally, any manufacturing waste produced is recyclable. PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL Most of our production lines employ Italian-made machinery and go through the following production phases: Automated weigh stations for the calibration of raw materials according to the required standard ratios of the batching plans. Top of the line mixers that achieve complete homogeneity of the mixture on time. Tiles are pressed using automatic high pressure hydraulic compressors using the latest technologies, with a pressure of 250kg per square centimeter. Tiles are stored on metal platforms in preparation for the curing process, which is required to ensure the quality of the finished tile. Curing rooms that are equipped with the latest systems to provide the correct environmental conditions required for the curing process to take place at the highest standard. Advanced marble polishing machines (12 head) process the surface of the tiles through grinding, smoothing, polishing and finishing, guaranteeing that the final surface of the tile face is of the required quality and finish. Imported Italian polishing stones are used. Our own modern testing laboratories ensure that raw materials and finished products adhere to our stringent quality standards. INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE: Terrazzo tiles are installed according industry standard methods, taking note of the following: In the case of floor installation, an under-layer of clean, dry sand with a thickness of 5-12cm should be laid beneath the tiles. The quantity of cement in the fixing mortar should be at least 200kg and no more than 250kg per cubic meter of sand. Cement mortar should be of a soft (but not too liquid) consistency and applied with a thickness of at least 2cm. Lay tile from a room s center-point to ensure cut tiles are at edge of floor near the walls. Grout lines should be between 1mm-3mm thick. Excess grout should be constantly cleaned off the face of the tile during installation. White cement should be used for grouting, and a colored oxide of the same color as the tile may be added to the grouting cement if desired. The floor should not be used for at least 24 hours after installation. For large projects (above 10,000 sq.m. of tile), it is recommended to install the tiles 10 days after delivery to give time for the tiles to dry after curing. It is recommended to clean the tile products on a daily basis of sand and/or dust. The tiles can be cleaned with a PH neutral mild detergent, avoid using an acidic/alkaline cleaning product. Spills should be cleaned quickly to lessen the degree of the stain, using an organic detergent. For heavy-duty spaces it is recommended to clean the tile using a polishing/cleaning machine every 5 years

18 Showroom 6, Salah El Din St., Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt T: + (202) M: + (2) sales@thenileco.com Factory 9, El Seka El Baydaa St., Abbasiya, Cairo, Egypt T: + (202) F: + (202) factory@thenileco.com Administrative Office 21, 26th July St., Downtown, Cairo, Egypt T: + (202) F: + (202) administration@thenileco.com info@thenileco.com Copyright 2016 Photos: Souraya Hassan / Faouzi Massrali / Habi Girgis Design: Tandem

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