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1 IMPROVED

2 STRATUM Inspired by Nature, Improved by Technology Stratum is a new concept that brings a revolutionary product into the natural stone industry. A series of natural stone treated by nanotechnology which reinforces the internal porous structure of the stone, resulting in a totally new product with almost zero porosity and new highly improved properties. INTRODUCTION With the use of Nanotechnology developed by Tino over natural stone, Stratum becomes a natural material with unique characteristics in the market and with infinite possibilities of applications.

3 CALCAReUS SediMenTATiOn ADDING THOUSANDS OF YEARS TO In nature, solid-state recrystallization is a metamorphic LAYeRed STRATUM LiTHifiCATiOn process that takes place under situations of intense temperature and pressure during thousands of years where grains, atoms or molecules of a rock or mineral are packed together, creating a new crystal structure, thus giving new improved physical THE BEAUTY OF properties to stone. acceleration natural metamorphic process YeARS ROCK MeTAMORPHiSM T & P Stratum employs exclusive nanotechnology, a high- Stratum expresses the real beauty of the walls of natural stone that have endured for Milennia in the hearts of the mountains. This natural look inherent in natural stone is accentuated by the exclusive treatment that allows natural stone to reach similar properties than porcelains. The Stratum collection highlights the visual and Nature and these unique, authentic natural stones are the inspiration for the Stratum collection. Stratum comes in 5 different colors of natural stone: Two White tones, Silk White and Silk Beige, thus offering a wide range of design possiblities. tech process which brings to reality an accelerated version of the metamorphic change that natural tone undergoes when subjected to high temperatures and pressure over thousands of years. stone ReCRYSTALLiZATiOn natural STOne QUARRY tactile effects generated by the working of nature, which are intentionally emphasized for an even more natural and homogeneous final effect. stratum collection

4 NANOREINFORCEMENT NON TREATED STRATUM NATURAL STONE full body treatment Nanoreinforcement treatment, developed by Tino, uses nanocrystals to fill the space between micrograins in the stone, thus forming a new internal molecular structure that results in a significant improvement of natural stone properties. This revolutionary technological process creates a 100% natural new product with almost zero porosity and lack of the micro-defects that cause tension or weak spots in natural stone. All this has been achieved with zero alteration of the natural raw material, keeping intact the inherent beauty and homogeneous esthetic of natural stone and, while at the same time improving its physical and mechanical properties. ZOOM X

5 DURABILITY IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Stain Resistant ADVANTAGES EASY MAINTENANCE 100% NATURAL

6 durability THERMAL SHOCK TEST (35 CYCLES): ANTI EFFLORESCENCE: The highly improved internal molecular structure of Stratum protects Stone from external agents during larger periods of time than any other natural stone product. Salt crystallization tests have shown enormous resistance against extreme conditions cycles. This brings a great added value to our product, marking the real difference against other sealers. Common Sealers only protect the upper layer of the stone. With time, this layer washes off and it must be reapplied. With Stratum you have a life guarantee of the product since its treatment is not on an upper layer but a whole change and reinforcement of the internal structure of the stone. STRATUM NON TREATED SALT CRYSTALLIZATION TEST (15 CYCLES): STRATUM NON TREATED Stratum Nanotreatment creates an internal barrier inside the stone that allows it to block rising humidity and dampness, thus preventing the occurrence of stains, efflorescence and halos after installation. STRATUM NON TREATED ANTI EFFLORESCENCE STRATUM NON TREATED

7 100% NATURAL IMPROVED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Nanotechnology developed by Tino, corrects all of the micro-defects that cause tension or Stratum does not attemptto imitate the natural look of Stone in an artificial weak spots in natural Stone, making this product stronger against external agents. product. Instead, we take the natural material and improve upon its properties. We explore every natural stone quarry in the globe to find the perfect product NON TREATED STRATUM improvement Over Original Stone for you. The quality control process takes place in the initial state, we take extreme care when selecting Stone blocks to bring you the best quality natural product in the market. Flexion ASTM 880 Mpa % Our respect and admiration for natural stone has been the key to success in the genesis of Stratum. Abrasion Resistance ASTM C % Nature is our inspiration and we are commited to it. ANTI SPALLING The reinforced internal porous structure of the stone increases the abrasion resistance and acts as anti spalling for floor tiles, making this an ideal product for high residential traffic and with very easy maintenance. STRATUM NON TREATED

8 NON TREATED STRATUM improvement Over Original Stone Absorption ASTM C % Capilarity (g/m 2 ) % drop COnTACT AnGLe TeST Stain resistant STRATUM natural STOne non TReATed natural STOne Due to its low porosity, the new Stratum surface is a highly resistant product, both to occasional stains in domestic use and to chemical agents. Even the most difficult stains like wine, coffee, ink and rust can be easily cleaned. Splashes or drops of everyday cleaning products like bleach, cleaning pipes or degreasers for furnaces do not cause any damage to the material. This lack of porosity generated by the process of internal nanorecrystallization gives Stratum a resistance against stains never seen before in natural stone. STAIN RESISTANCE TEST The stain test gives excellent results for over 24 hours, much better performance than other more compact natural stone such as Marble. NON TREATED The absorption rate is reduced 10 times and the capilarity absorption is reduced almost 100 times over the original natural stone. 0h 1h 5h 24h STRATUM STONE 0h 1h 5h 24h Comparison (above): Various stains over 24h on Stratum surface.

9 THE STRATUM COLLECTION SILK WHITE SILK BEIGE

10 stratum collection SILK WHITE silk white Silk White is a natural homogeneous white stone, with fine grain and a light creamy tone. Its matte finish gives the stone an appearance that resembles concrete. This natural look inherent in natural stone is accentuated by the exclusive Stratum Nanotreatment that increases enormously the physical properties of the original Stone. Silk White can be supplied in various textures, formats and patterns, thus offering a wide range of design possibilities. This product is ideal for Floor tiles, Wall tiles, Countertops and many other applications. SLABS AVAILABLE TEST RESULTS RECOMMENDED USES SQUARE SIZES 36x36x0.79 in 24x24x0.39 in 90x90x2 cm 61x61x1 cm ULTRA SIZE rectangular SIZES 48x24x0.79 in 36x24x0.79 in 24x12x0.39 in 120x60x2 cm 90x60x2 cm 60x30.5x1 cm ULTRA SIZE STANDARD ASTM C97 ASTM C97 PROPERTY Bulk Specific Gravity Absorption VALUES kg/m 3 140,9 lb/ft 3 0,1% Indoor Cladding RESIDENTIAL ASTM C99 Modulus Of Rupture Dry Condition 7,5 MPa PSI Indoor Flooring thickness 0.79 in / 2 cm 0.39 in / 1 cm ASTM C99 ASTM C170 ASTM C170 ASTM C880 Modulus Of Rupture Wet Condition Compressive Strength Dry Condition Compressive Strength Wet Condition Flexural Strength Dry Condition 7,9 MPa PSI 59 MPa PSI 56 MPa PSI 10,2 MPa PSI Outdoor Cladding Outdoor Flooring Countertop OTHERS PLEASE CHECK ASTM C880 ASTM C1353 Flexural Strength Wet Condition Abrasion Resistance 8,8 MPa PSI 5,4 floor Wall Countertop f W C ANSI A137.1 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) DCOF > 0.42

11 SILK White Pictured: Silk White Floors Right, Above: Silk White Floors Right, Below: Silk White Floors

12 stratum collection moon pearl silk Beige Silk Beige is a natural homogeneous beige stone, with fine grain and a creamy tone. Its matte finish gives the stone an appearance that resembles concrete. This natural look inherent in natural stone is accentuated by the exclusive Stratum Nanotreatment that increases enormously the physical properties of the original Stone. Silk Beige can be supplied in various textures, formats and patterns, thus offering a wide range of design possibilities. This product is ideal for Floor tiles, Wall tiles, Countertops and many other applications. SLABS AVAILABLE TEST RESULTS RECOMMENDED USES SQUARE SIZES 36x36x0.79 in 24x24x0.39 in 90x90x2 cm 61x61x1 cm ULTRA SIZE rectangular SIZES 48x24x0.79 in 36x24x0.79 in 24x12x0.39 in 120x60x2 cm 90x60x2 cm 60x30.5x1 cm ULTRA SIZE STANDARD ASTM C97 ASTM C97 PROPERTY Bulk Specific Gravity Absorption VALUES kg/m 3 140,9 lb/ft 3 0,1% Indoor Cladding RESIDENTIAL ASTM C99 Modulus Of Rupture Dry Condition 7,5 MPa PSI Indoor Flooring thickness 0.79 in / 2 cm 0.39 in / 1 cm ASTM C99 ASTM C170 ASTM C170 ASTM C880 Modulus Of Rupture Wet Condition Compressive Strength Dry Condition Compressive Strength Wet Condition Flexural Strength Dry Condition 7,9 MPa PSI 59 MPa PSI 56 MPa PSI 10,2 MPa PSI Outdoor Cladding Outdoor Flooring Countertop OTHERS PLEASE CHECK ASTM C880 ASTM C1353 Flexural Strength Wet Condition Abrasion Resistance 8,8 MPa PSI 5,4 floor Wall Countertop f W C ANSI A137.1 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) DCOF > 0.42

13 SILK beige Right, Above: Silk Beige Floors Below: Silk Beige Floors

14 silk beige Below: Silk Beige Floors STRATUM COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE TEXTURES The collection can be supplied in 6 different textures: Natural, Domus, Croco, Velvet, Crochet and Waves, thus offering a wide range of design possiblities.

15 installation manual 1. Use the correct tools for installation: Angle grinder or cutting table with water cooled-diamond blades to avoid chips on the edges. Notched trowel to spread mortar or adhesive and rubber trowell for grouting. Spirit Level for leveling and cross spacers for joints. White rubber mallet. Vessels to mix and prepare adhesive or mortar. installation manual 2. The concrete substrate must have good consistence. Its tensile Strength will not be smaller than 1N/mm2. Before starting installation of stone tiles, it should be confirmed that concrete substrate is dry. In basements or groundfloors, where water table is close to the floor, it will be necessary to waterproof the substrate. In rough or sloped substrates, it will be required a leveling mortar layer. Leveling layer must dry before installation of natural stone. As a general standard, a period of 28 days for drying is required before installation. 3. Substrate must be completely clean, free of dust, either kind of particles, grease, etc. If it is not clean, bonding problems could happen. 4. Natural stone absorptivity and substrate properties will condition the adhesive type chosen. Tino does not recommend the use of sand mortars or general purpose cement. Always use specific adhesives for tiles installation. According to ISO :2010 Standard Classification of Adhesives, recommendations of adhesive for each kind of stone material are: Limestones and sandstones: C1 adhesive for indoors and C2 adhesive for outdoors. Marbles and granites: C2 adhesive for indoors and outdoors. STRATUM: C2 adhesive for indoors and outdoors. Stone with fiberglass or mesh back reinforcement: R adhesive (reactive)

16 5. In order to ensure 100% contact between pieces and substrate, stone tiles must be installed using the buttering technic. This technic consists of applying a uniform thin layer of adhesive in both sides, piece and substrate, using a notched trowel. The adhesive will always be used according to instructions of the adhesive producer. 6. Install pieces by tapping them with the rubber mallet until reaching a total flattening of the grooves created in the adhesive with the notched trowel. 7. Grouting process consists of filling the joints between pieces with grouting material. Joints must be clean of adhesive, dirt and either kind of particle. In this way, effectiveness of grouting material will be increased. Joint sizes recommended by Tino: Minimum size: 1,5mm. With smaller size and appropiate viscosity of the grouting material, joints will not be correctly filled. Indoors recommended joint: 2mm. Outdoors recommended joint: 5mm. In order to absorb dilatation and contraction processes caused by environmental conditions. Stone pieces joints must always respect perimetral and structural joints Grouting material must be applied 24-48h after ending stone pieces installation. Environmental conditions will be important to define this time lapse, as the water used in the adhesive must evaporate to avoid moisture under the tiles. 9. Grouting material will be applied in the joint gap with a rubber trowel. Traditional grouting, consisting of spreading material over the pieces, must not be used; the reasons to avoid this are the problems to clean pieces because of their porosity. 10. To avoid grouting material sticked in the joints, use a humid sponge to release it just after finishing grouting process. 11. When stone pieces are installed with surface finish (honed, polished, brushed, etc), a covering must be used to protect such finish during construction process. In this way natural stone product installed will not be damaged and also will be easier to clean. 45