PLACEMENT OF THE THICK PORCELAIN STONEWARE MATERIAL

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1 PLACEMENT OF THE THICK PORCELAIN STONEWARE MATERIAL

2 PLACEMENT OF THE THICK PORCELAIN STONEWARE MATERIAL The Thick porcelain stoneware is a system designed for multiple outdoor applications. These are pieces of porcelain stoneware, 60.3x60.3 cm with a thickness of 20 mm, which APE offers to ensure aesthetics and functionality of exterior surfaces.

3 PEDESTRIAN PLACEMENT ON GRASS The pieces of Thick porcelain stoneware are placed easily on the grass without any tools or mortar. Additionally, there is the advantage that they may be removed and placed in a new position at any time. Without a doubt, this product is the ideal solution for private home gardens, parks, and other public spaces. For placement, simply follow a few basic rules. Thus, to construct a tile walkway, simply place the pieces on the surface equidistant from each other. To prevent unevenness, it is recommended to dig out 5-6 cm of grass, add a layer of fine gravel and compact the bottom prior to placing the piece. For perfect drainage and to prevent accumulation of water, transversal and longitudinal inclination should be taken into consideration. Even so, there should be no concern for water absorption; for this material it is practically null. In the event a more traditional placement is required, a 3 mm joint is recommended, with the rest of the above process the same. césped / grass / gazon grava fina / fine gravel / gravier fin

4 PEDESTRIAN PLACEMENT ON GRAVEL OR SAND The Thick porcelain stoneware material is particular in that it may be placed on gravel or sand easily. This makes it ideal for terraces, gardens, beach walkways, pool areas or high-traffic areas. This material is highlighted for its ease of placement, drainage of rainwater and for the absence of expansion joints. For proper ground drainage, transversal and longitudinal inclination should be taken into consideration during the levelling phase. Even so, there should be no concern for water absorption for this material; with a thickness of 20 mm, it is practically null. Placement of a 3 mm joint is recommended. grava / gravel / gravier grava / gravel / gravier drenaje / drainage / drainage terreno / ground / terrain

5 DRIVABLE PLACEMENT ON CEMENT The most traditional placement of the Thick porcelain stoneware is on a continual cement foundation. Due to their thickness and resistance, these pieces may be placed on access ways for rolling transit, garages or terraces. This achieves perfect continuity between the interior surfaces of the garage or dining room and those of the exterior patio, access way or terrace. Pavement on a continual cement foundation is fully transitable while offering the advantage easy cleaning of tire marks and oil or fuel stains. For proper ground drainage, transversal and longitudinal inclination should be taken into consideration during the levelling or compacting phase. Additionally, drainage substrate material may be used to prevent accumulation water and facilitate drainage. Remember that, in any case, the Thick porcelain stoneware has a thickness of 20 mm with practically no water absorption, thus, drainage systems are not required. Placement of a 3 mm joint minimum is also recommended. cemento / concrete / ciment bloque (eventual rejilla electrosoldada) screed (electro-welded mesh if required) bloc béton (éventuellement féraillé) nivelación / levelling / réagréage dren / drainage / drain forjado / floor framing / fondation

6 FLOATING PLACEMENT PEDESTRIAN Floating placement is placement of the Thick porcelain stoneware at a height. This is carried out using fixed bearing supports at a habitual height of 10 mm from the placement foundation. This application is simple since it may be carried out, without the use of special tools or equipment, by raising the level of the pavement 10 mm while avoiding the use of adhesive compounds and mortar for joints. The placement is ideal for areas with a lot of rainfall as this application has a very high ground drainage capacity. Placement of a 3 mm joint minimum is recommended.

7 ELEVATED PLACEMENT PEDESTRIAN Placement of the Thick porcelain stoneware at a height above that of the ground makes necessary the use of PLOTS, i.e. support structures that elevate the pavement. Plots are prefabricated, adjustable and self-levelling, which allow placement between a minimum of 10 mm and maximum of 100 mm. With a specific weight of 47 kg/m2, The Thick porcelain stoneware may be placed on flat decks, guaranteeing a reduced load for balconies and floors in general. Elevated placement facilitates quick and easy inspection of underlying elements, such as piping or drains without excessive masonry costs, i.e., it is ideal for easily running and repairing piping or other elements. For proper surface drainage, transversal and longitudinal inclination should be taken into consideration during the levelling or compacting phase. Drainage substrate material is recommended to prevent accumulation water and facilitate drainage. Remember that, in any case, keeping in mind the advantage of porcelain stoneware, this material has practically no water absorption, a characteristic making it resistant to ice. Placement of a 3 mm joint minimum is recommended. WARNINGS WITH RESPECT TO ELEVATED PLACEMENT For placement of 60 60x20 mm plates, with floating or elevated assemblies, it is recommended that the maximum transit surface elevation be no more than 10 cm. However, if required, there are elements that enable a greater height. To maintain quality standards and ensure that the elevation of each plate is safe, APE recommends using a central 5th support in format during assembly in order to properly distribute the loads over the transit surface. It is also possible to mount 60 60x20 mm plates at heights greater than 10 cm; up to 50 cm in height. This requires pre-applying a fibreglass mesh for elevations up to 30 cm or galvanized metal for elevations up to 50 cm, using adhesive on the bottom of the plate. In the latter two cases, placement of 4 supports per plate is sufficient. soporte separador / separation support pieces separación / separation aislamiento témico / thermal insulation capa impermeable / impermeable layer bloque en pendiente / sloped block forjado de cobertura / concrete base

8 TECHNICAL CARACTERISTIQUES

9 TECHNICAL CARACTERISTIQUES INKJET INKJET IMPRESSION DIGITALE ESPESORADO THICK PORCELAIN STONEWARE FORTE EPAISSEUR MASA COLOREADA COLORED BODY TEINTÉ DANS LA MASSE MATE MATT MAT PORCELÁNICO PORCELAIN GRES CERAME ANTI-SLIP R-11 TRANSITABLE DRIVABLE CARROSSABLE PEATONAL PEDESTRIAN PIÉTONNIER